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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1961
Page
13
A Speed Graphic valued at 250 dollars is reported missing from the Senior High School dark room. Miss Louise Tapp notified police after evidence suggested the camera was stolen when a window pane was broken. Detectives circulate the serial number in hopes of locating the item and identifying the culprits.
Charles Lee Amos Sr died June 7 leaving an estate in excess of 1.5 million with personal holdings about 1 185 368.71 and about 500 000 in real estate. Charles Lee Amos Jr and R Kenner Amos named as administrators with North Carolina National Bank. Inventory lists stocks and bonds near 1 million and Melrose Farm livestock valued at 54 475. Real estate ownership amounts to 500 000 plus 30 000 in joint property.
A called meeting for organizers of a Lutheran Church in the South High Point Archdale area is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at 313 Tarheel Drive the Rev F L Conrad president of the United Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina will attend along with mission developer Rev Charles R Huggins Initial steps toward organizing the Archdale church will be taken the Hug gins family now lives at 4125 S Main St Ext.
High Point officials discussed refund costs and locating recipients. City Clerk Lois Smith noted checks cost about 35 cents, prompting a proposal to require claim contact before issuing refunds. Delinquent utilities accounts cited 1955 1957 deficits totaling 4089.98, with statute limits limiting collection chances though old bills can block new service until paid.
Robert Lee Harvey transfers from Greensboro to the High Point NC National Bank branch. He becomes assistant manager of the time payment department. A Jamestown native and Greensboro–area resident, he is a Jamestown High School and Western Carolina graduate, joined NC National in 1955, served in the Army 1956–58, and is married to Shirley Yokeley of Winston-Salem.
A devotional prayer by Roy H. Stetler from Harrisburg asks God to direct humanity away from feverish aims toward the beauty of divine peace. He prays for forgiveness of strain and stress and for lives to reflect Thy peace in Jesus name Amen.
A High Point banker and a Jamestown farmer, Sam Wiley, were members of Wachovia Bank and Trust Co. backed 1961 North Carolina Agribusiness Caravan. The 12th Wachovia sponsored tour spanned Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas to study farm operations, processing, industry and ports development.
The Nike missile bus touring North Carolina during the 4th of July week will visit High Point on July 6 at College Village Shopping Center. SFC James Vincent leads the Army team providing information on tactical and defensive uses of the missiles. Doors open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
GREENSBORO The J N Rawleigh Co of High Point yesterday filed suit in Superior Court seeking 8594 44 from Yanceyville Knitting Mills Inc and Olin Helms. The complaint states Helms guaranteed performance of obligations by the Yanceyville firm under a factoring agreement.
The forecast from Friendship calls for lingering cloudiness with occasional rain or drizzle tonight, followed by increasing clouds and warmer temperatures on Wednesday. Highs should reach 68 to 72 today and about 80 tomorrow, with a drop to 61 tonight and a partly cloudy warm Thursday with scattered showers.
A surge in requests for street improvements totaling nearly 397 000 awaits funding. City Manager Harold Cheek warns of budget strain as the 1961 62 plan is formed. Petitions favor first come first served. residents pay up to 6 per front foot for pavement with the city covering widths over 32 feet.
Two accidents yesterday caused total damage of 750 dollars. On N Main Street Elizabeth Harden Sears was rear ended by Donald Ray Hunt as she turned left. no injuries. Hunt cited for following too closely. On Mangum Avenue Barbara Kelly Tillman was hit when a Globe Furniture Co truck rolled from a driveway. 250 dollars damage to Tillman’s car. Jesse Burns Wilson charged for failing to set the hand brake. Wilson works for Haley Transfer Co of High Point.
Randolph County land near Prospect Street to be annexed for an S and G Building Company industrial site. City council approves a Fairfield Road and South Main Street shopping center business permit and supports annexing a portion outside the city. Public hearing required before final action.
High Point merchants and business leaders plan the annual Merchants Assn banquet tonight at 7 at the Sheraton Hotel. Principal speaker will be R J Alander of the Charlotte News and Observer. music by Mrs Betty Sue Johnson. Ralph Greeson to be installed as new president and heads the slate.
Three lightning strikes within four minutes yesterday morning led to two false alarms at 9 16 and 9 17 a m. and a third call at 9 20 a m. at B W Upholstering Co where a lumber yard dust pit burned. Damages were minor and the alarm system was damaged but repairable. A separate mid afternoon incident at Wash Tub Launderette caused loss of clothes due to lint igniting gas from a dryer.
High Point Police Chief C. C. Stoker concludes his 30th year on the force and his 15th as chief. He notes policing has changed since earlier, tougher days and hints at retirement at age 65 with Social Security due in January.
U S Middle District Court judge in Greensboro ruled Kay Manufacturing Co of New York and High Point infringed a Universal patent for a wire spring used in upholstered furniture. Four valid claims were infringed and a restraint on further infringement was ordered after trial and evidence review.
Bill Hylton of High Point an international director of Toastmasters Clubs conducted an officers training session in Charlotte. The weekend event focused on the installation of new officers for District 37.
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