Veterans of High Point Center Theater Describe Film Evolution
Rush Crawford and G Marvin Haley longtime projectionists at the Center Theater recall changes in film gear from nitric nitrate to celluloid. They note VistaVision over Cine still praise depth and clarity while handling reels and shifts for a daily movie run. Haley recalls starting in Elberton Ga and meeting his wife in Charlotte before coming to High Point.
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Robert Marks
Enterprise
Rush Crawford
G. Marvin Haley
Center Theater
Sowhord
Baler
Center
High Point
Haley
Crawford
VistaVision
Lan Dane
Rialto Theater
Elberton
Charlotte
Orpheum Theater
Howell St
E. Lexington Avenue
Enthusiastic Publisher Builds Water Sports Magazine Empire
Robert E. Petersen, 30, Los Angeles native, launched Water World and four other magazines Motor Trend Motor Life Rod and Custom and Car Craft. He started from scratch, never attended college, and now runs a million dollar publishing firm focused on water sports and adventure. He even covers new shark fishing techniques off Southern California.
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles
Robert E. Petersen
Water World
Petersen
Motor Trend
Motor Life
Rod and Custom
California
de Grace
Florida Keys
General Finance Co Moves to New Modern Headquarters
H R Stone and associates moved General Finance Co to a sleek new 131 N Hamilton St location from 113 E Washington St. Grand opening Friday featured door prizes for visitors. The brick and glass building includes a large parking area and private efficient interiors. Other staff include Cliff Farlow Philmore Plummer Betty Hawkins and Elsie Sands.
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H. R
Herb) Stone
General Finance Co
Stone
N. Hamilton St
Washington St
General Finance
Cliff Farlow
Philmore Plummer
Betky Hawkins
Elsie Sands
Tower Players Present Get Thee Behind Me at Memorial Auditorium
The Tower Players of High Point College stage an original winter drama Get Thee Behind Me on March 15 and 16 at 8 30 p m in Memorial Auditorium. Under Jane DeSpain the production features six scenes spanning New York Jamaica Paris Vienna London and a Southern U S A town with songs adapted from Broadway hits. Richard Hallman portrays the young man faced with a wealthy relative s demand he marry before 25 while a devil emissary and a conscience figure contend with him.
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The
Tower Players
High Point College
Memorial Auditorium
Jane DeSpain
New York
Jamaica
Paris
Vienna
London
U.S.A
Richard Hallman
Professor Richard Cox
Charlie Holcombe
Garland Young
Ronald Everett
Judith Wilson
Margaret Black
Miss DeSpain
Lew Lewis
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Ann Kurfees
Aubrey Flynt
Sonny Thornton
Gloria Locker man to appear in High Point spelling contest
Gloria Locker-man is set to participate in a Winston District Methodist spelling contest at William Penn High School Gymnasium on March 15 at 8 p.m. The event, a benefit for the North Carolina conference pension fund, features multiple area schools including Columbia Heights Kerley Park Carver Mount Airy and Winston-Salem schools among others.
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Gloria Lockerman
High Point
Winston
The
Methodist Church
Gloria
William Penn High School
Columbia Heights
Kerley Park
Carver
Mlang
J. J. Jones
Mount Airy
Midway
Winston-Salem
Stone
Stoneville
Charles Drew
Madison
Trinity
Central High
Asheboro
Alfred J. Griffin
Fairview St
Leonard St
William Penn
Church St
Thomasville
Yadkin
Boonville
Ramseur
Randolph
Liberty
Florence
London
Walnut Cove
Pension Fund
North Carolina Conference
Questioning a Kidnapping Tale Fits Ellsworth Night
A detective interrogates Donald Ellsworth after a staged kidnapping tale. The boy claims three assailants and a ransom paid, yet inconsistencies suggest a setup. Police seek truth and motive while the couple awaits more clues and their son’s return.
Eden Returns to Bed After Fever Attacks En Route
Sir Anthony Eden, former British prime minister, is up after fever. He arrived in New Zealand February 12 for health, suffered two fevers on the Rangitata, and fell ill again February 23.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Anthony Eden
Rangitata
Sunday Crossword Puzzle List and Clues
A long list of crossword clues across across and down entries including places, persons, and common terms. Entries include Bohemian dance, Verdi's field, Nepos, and WWII figures. The puzzle spans multiple theme areas with various word lengths and definitions.
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Charlotte Haley
Greensboro Opera Company
Greensboro
Bonanza
Miss Lindsay
Ida Lindsay
King St
Saint Mark
Don Furney
Lonnie Lindsay
High Point Memorial Hospital
Hoover’s Funeral Home
Greenhill Cemetery
Presbyterian Church
Fourth Street
C.E.S
E.S
Odd Fellows Hall
Federation
First Baptist Church
Leonard Street
Robert Young
Lula Kirkpartick
Te High Point Memorial Hospi
Ministers Wives
Ministers Wives Alliance
Maggie Burris
Daniel Brooks
Flower Lovers Garden Club
Estelle Nelson Underhill
Dr. Morgan
Ashburn
Beauticians Club
Dorothy
Wendell St
Hildred Bartinger
Davis Ave
C. T. Boyd
Second Church of God Mission
Cedar Street Church
United Order of Tents
Elks Rest Cles
Maggie
Las
Ellen Hall
Beverly Bell
Dorotha Simp
Community Bathy Club
Mattie Tyson
Paul
Rosetta Baldwin
C. BE. Yokeley
Vera Grier
N. E. Smith
Mr. Caldwell
Dickie Caldwell
Olga St
Entre-Nous Garden Club
Maude Williams
Day St
Mary Grava
Sarah Grace Johnson
Laura Mauney
Frantic-Atlantic
Eartha Grier
Y-Teen Club
Margie Stricklin
Virginia P. Johnson
Netti Hood
Atkins High School
Happy Variety Garden Club
Johnnie Mae McCants
Ula Amaker
Wisteria Garden Club
State Garden Club
Jane
Ushers Union
Emmanuel Baptist Church
LODGE
Ruth No
Furniture City Cosmetologists Club
M. L. Byrd
George Ellsworth
Donald
Donald Ellsworth
Eden
Bohemian
Verdi's Field
Joes
Negrito
Scents
Whit
Shearer
Mr. March
Kazan
Dauce
F.D.R
NATO Council
U.8.t
Seattle
Puget
Scot's Cape
Cremona
France
Minie
Stair Rail
Kanes
Channel Dee
Ener
Lure
Arctic
Fle
Indias
Var
Bizet
Gam
City On the Hudson
Tia
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