Robbers Haul 150 Pound Safe From Colonial Store
State Bureau of Investigation joins local detectives to probe a Sunday theft at Colonial Store on Montlieu Avenue. A hole in the roof allowed thieves to remove a 150 pound safe, cart it to a nearby car, and flee. Officials say the cash amount is undetermined, with management withholding figures. investigators suspect an outside group and continue efforts to identify suspects.
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State Bureau of Investigation
Colonial
Montlieu Ave
Detecos
Investieg
Narcotics Addict Sought In Theft Of Medical Bags
Two local physicians report their medical bags stolen from cars. Police describe the suspect as a desperate dope addict and value each bag at about 200 dollars. Dr. A. P. Fortney of Jamestown and Dr. M. L. Slate are the victims.
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A. P. Fortney
Jamestown
M. L. Slate
Teachers Withdraw Voting Registration
Three Guilford County teachers withdrew their voter registrations for the March 8 school bond election after a dispute over permanent residence rules for school personnel. County election officials said the action followed arguments about whether teachers may register and vote where they teach if they consider another home their permanent residence.
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Dean B. Pruette
Robert Rankin
High Point
County of Elections
Rankin
Jamestown Rotary Club marks three milestones in one
The Jamestown Rotary Club celebrated Rotary International’s golden anniversary the club’s founding anniversary and a tribute to members’ wives. Nearly 90 attended at the Jamestown School cafeteria with Rev. Walter B. West giving the invocation and E A Resch of Siler City delivering the address.
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Jamestown
Jamestown Rotary Club
Mahs
E. A. Resch
Siler City
Rotary
Rotary International
Jamestown Club
New Jamestown
Walter B. West
Anneth T. Miller
Guy Johnson
Resch
Miller
Tom
Train delivers baby on Zephyr near Grand Junction
The California Zephyr arrived in Grand Junction Colorado with a bonus passenger a baby boy born about 39 miles west in Ruby Canyon. Train crewmen aided the delivery and an ambulance rushed Rosalind Zars and her newborn son to St Marys Hospital in Berkeley California local hospital reports say
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Here
Ruby Canyon
Zars
Berkeley
Calif
Rosalind Zars
St. Mary's Hospital
High Point Parents Protest Move to Put Nurseries Under Welfare
A large group of High Point nursery operators and parents travel to Raleigh to oppose House Bill 203 limiting private nurseries by placing them under the State Board of Public Welfare. They argue it lowers standards and increases red tape, urging support for keeping nurseries under education and health oversight instead.
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High Point
Raleigh
State Board of Public Welfare
Committee On Public
Weiver
General Assembly
Ralph Miller
Welfare Department
Education Department
Health Department
Department of Welfare
March Weather Shifts From Windy to Mild
March turns milder after a brief wild spell with gusts reaching 54 mph, strongest since Hurricane Hazel. Highs reach 67 today and 60 tomorrow as temperatures ease from yesterday’s 71 degree peak, the warmest March reading since 1951.
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Hazel
Friendship Weather Bureau
Young Adult Coed Club Sets Second YMCA Meeting
The newly formed Young Adult Coed Club will hold its second meeting at the YMCA on Friday at 8 p.m. The club is open to young men and women aged 18 and up.
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YMCA
Suburban Bus Schedule Set by State Utilities Commission
The State Utilities Commission orders a new City Transit timetable starting March 20 for Springfield area service. Four daily trips between High Point and Springfield replace Bakertown routes. Public hearing followed a dispute over proper methods in suburban service changes. The plan keeps Archdale Allen Jay and Trinity routes unaffected.
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City Transit Company
Springfield
State Utilities Commission
Bakertown
High Point
K. Herman Falk
City Transit
Falk
Archdale
Allen Jay
Trinity
Little Theater to Open Night Must Fall at High Point
The High Point Little Theater presents Emelyn Williams’ Night Must Fall opening tomorrow at Memorial Auditorium on the campus. Curtain times are 8 PM with performances Friday and Saturday nights. Director Harker Collins leads cast Bill Gray Elsie Samé and Lucy Kibler. tickets at the door.
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High Point Little Theater
Emelyn Williams
Memorial Auditorium
High Point E
Harker Collins
Bill Gray
Elsie Same
Lucy Kibler
Employment Conditions Improve in February Report
Local State Employment Security Commission reports February shows higher hiring and lower unemployment claims. Manager Ralph E. Miller notes 337 hires, up 19 percent from January, while new unemployment claims drop 67 percent and continuing claims fall 42 percent from January.
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State Employment Security Commission
Ralph E. Miller
Miller
Pensy
Ts Thobdocnines
Furnice
Two Hit and Run Wrecks Under Police Review
Two minor hit and run incidents were under investigation by traffic officers today. Theodore Mack reported his car was struck on Leonard St by an unidentified auto. Allen Smith of 341% S Main reported slight damage on Parkway.
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Theodore Mack
Leonard St
Allen Smith
S. Main
Parkway Yes- Dam
Liquor Referendum Petition Drive in High Point Fades
Original organizers of a High Point liquor referendum reportedly withdrew public support, though petitions continued to circulate. Attorney J. W. Morgan said the movement may be dead as a meeting to organize publicly was canceled. Petitions seek a General Assembly bill authorizing an election on ABC stores in the city. 1,800 signatures needed. J. M. Thomas had discussed starting a new petition drive if the movement lapsed.
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High Point
J. W. Morgan
North Carolina
General Assembly
ABC
Morgan
J. M. Thomas
Ferndale
Guilford County bills spark statewide debate in Legislature
The House Judiciary committee chaired by Clyde Shreve and Tom Turner weighs bills on driving under barbiturates in Guilford County with talk of statewide scope. A zoning measure prompts Shreve to joke about removing zoning from English. another bill targets school prowlers in Guilford, with questions about trespass laws. The panel motions to postpone consideration.
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House Judiciary Committee
Clyde Shreve
Tom Turner
Guilford County
Sam Worthington
Pitt
Guilford
Edgefield
Local Artist Louis Voorhees To Exhibit At Guilford Library
The Guilford County Fine Arts Festival Association will sponsor a one man show by painter Louis F Voorhees at High Point Public Library audio visual room. The exhibit runs from next Sunday through March 26 with viewing hours 3 to 6 pm for the opening and library hours thereafter.
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Guilford County Fine Arts Festival Association
Louis F. Voorhees
High Point Public Library
O. Arthur Kirkman
Avage
Davis Named Rotary Executive Board Member
George Davis of the High Point Rotary Club is named to the District 281 Rotary International executive committee. The appointment, effective until June 30, 1957, was communicated by John M. … of Leaksville district governor. Davis lives in Jamestown.
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George Davis
High Point Rotary Club
Rotary International
Davis
John M. H
Leaksville
Rotary
Jamestown
School Bond Vote Shows Tax Payers Will See Small Increases
Editor notes a ten year plan tied to a six million dollar school construction bond. County estimates raise the tax rate from 70 cents to a peak of 74.87 cents in 1959-60 then fall back to 70 cents by 1965-66. The plan favors immediate needs via bonds over higher gradual increases.
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Stramenen
Civitans Hear Tax Help From Local Accountant
J. D. Ross told Civitans at the Sheraton luncheon that taxpayers must file accurate returns with proper records, noting tax rise with political control and pointing to common deduction items. The program included a Q and A and was introduced by Lang Mullinnix.
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J. D. Ross
The
Civitans
Sheraton
Club
Iscountries
Lang Mullinnix
Bloodmobile
High Point
Roe Bers
Bill Wilson
Lexington
Mickey Schwartz
Jim
Barbers Launch Fund Drive for Crippled Children
Barbers in High Point will start a citywide campaign to raise funds for the North Carolina Crippled Children's Association. An association member said proceeds from March 8 will be collected by city barbers and donated. All barbers are expected to participate in the drive.
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High Point Nne
American Masters Association
North Caroa Crippled Children’s Associatie Association
Prayer for Today and Mercy from Kinard Insurance Executive
Prayer during Lent asking for confession cleansing and grace. The text mentions an insurance executive Kinard from Owberry, 8 C, seeking mercy and peace.
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Ignames
Kinard, Owberry
8. C
Insurance Executive
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