Readers pick: Brando and Grace Kelly shine for Oscars
A flood of letters nominates actors and actresses for Academy Awards. Marlon Brando is praised for On the Waterfront while Grace Kelly is lauded for Rear Window and other roles. Other frequent mentions include Mitchum Crosby Hepburn Wyman Taylor and Heflin with varied favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Cox
Cassell St
Marlon Brando
Audrey Hepburn
Jane Wyman
H. RR
Armsworthy
Monroe St
Grace Kelley
Voorhees Exhibit Set Today at Guilford Arts Fest
Local architect Louis F. Voorhees presents a 32 painting one man show at the Guilford County Fine Arts Festival. The exhibit runs today from 1 to 6 p m with refreshments served by St Marys Episcopal Church Ladies Guild and continues through March 26 during library hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Voorhees
Guilford County
Werk
Ladies’ Guild
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Voorhees
Michigan
High Point
Gloucester
Mass
Hugh Breckenridge
Breckenridge
James Powell
Snow Lumber Co
Robert Marshall
Forest Hill Drive
Louis Voorhees
Neil Austin
Georgia Cox
Observance of HPC Day Scheduled
High Point College Day will be observed in churches across High Point and nearby towns today. Dr. E Trare of the public relations office says faculty staff and student leaders will speak at morning worship. About 12 000 college folders have been prepared to highlight education’s value and the college’s services to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
High Point
Etrare
Coltrane
Jamestown
Archdale
Trinity
Thomasville
Lenoir Rhyne Building Group Plans Monday Dinner Meet
Thurman Briggs special gifts chairman calls a 7 p.m. Monday dinner at Emmanuel Lutheran Church for leaders in the special gifts and laymen groups. The meeting reviews progress in the $1,500,000 campaign for new buildings and endowment at Lenoir Rhyne College and urges reports to headquarters. Attending campaign leaders include Leon M. Rivers, Rev. John A. Pless, Von Cesén, Allen Fritz, and Richard Minges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman Briggs
Lexington
Lenoir Rhyne College Building Fund
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Briggs
Leon M. Rivers
High Point
John A. Pless
von Cesen
Wilmington
Allen Fritz
Goldsboro
Richard Minges
Fayetteville
Accident Box Score and Property Loss Totals
A summary table shows accident counts labeled last week and year to date with 192 cases noted. Property loss totals reach $87 654 08 to date this year and $1 405 to date this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Bata Seckeek
Guilford Votes On 6 Million School Bond Referendum
Guilford County voters face a six million dollar bond measure to fund High Point Greensboro and rural school construction while aiming to keep a pay as you go plan. If approved bonds would be issued as needed via short term notes with a tax impact around twenty cents for five years and possible flexible plans depending on federal funds and court rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Alston
Wae
Guilford County
Board of County Commissioners
Volice
High Point
Greensboro
Amos
Supreme Court
Sample Ballot Special Bond Election in Guilford County NC
Guilford County voters cast ballots on March 8 1955 for a special bond issue. The notice outlines election details including polling places and the bond measure scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford
North Carolina
Ballot voting instructions for mark placement
The notice explains how to mark a ballot with an X for FOR or AGAINST and instructs returning a damaged or defaced ballot to obtain a replacement. It emphasizes correct placement beside the chosen option and to follow proper procedure.
Guilford County School Building Bonds Authorized
The order passed on January 31, 1955 authorizes up to 6,000,000 in bonds for Guilford County to fund new elementary and other school facilities, plus remodeling and equipment for existing school buildings and related plant facilities with other available funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford
County of
A Or
Guilford County School Bond Proposal Details
A sample ballot for a countywide vote on a proposed 6 million dollar school bond issue is shown. Polls open Tuesday from 6 30 a.m. to 6 30 p.m. The measure funds building additions and equipment for elementary and other school facilities and land purchases in Guilford County.
Miller To Speak To Industrial Management Club
Macon T. Miller of Field Crest Mills Leaksville Spray will address the Industrial Management Club at 6 30 p m March 15 at the YMCA The talk titled Supervision Is Management will cover Miller s industrial relations work and supervision articles He will be presiding by temporary chairman Guy Kinney and brief committee reports will follow as the club earns support from supervisors foremen and top management
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon T. Miller
Field Crest Mills
Leaksville-Spray
Industrial Management Club
YMCA
Miller
Guy Kinney
Ymca Industrial Committee
Motorcycle Club Offers Services For Civil Defense
The High Point Motorcycle Club offers members to all Civil Defense branches and unveils a safety and sportsmanship program for the coming motorcycle season. Kaolan Wall, 1955 president, announced the plan at a Friday night meeting. Other officers named include Bill Robertson secretary-treasurer D B Allman road captain and Charles Whitt assistant road captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Motorcycle Club
Civil Defense Organization
Kaolan Wall
Bill Robertson
D. B. Allman
Charles Whitt
High Point City Band Rehearsal This Monday
The High Point City Band will hold a regular rehearsal Monday night at 7 30 p m at Blair Park Cubhouse as announced yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point City
Blair Park
Cubhouse
Chamber backs school bonds as election nears
The education committee and the Chamber of Commerce board approved a resolution supporting the issuance of school bonds and praising the local school board for promoting the upcoming bond election. Frank J. Sizemore Sr. stated the committee drafted and the board approved the resolution late last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Education Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Frank J. Sizemore Sr
Chamber of Commercce
High Point Plans Bond Financed School Expansion
A 1959 60 study supports using bond anticipation notes for five year periods to fund 22 urgent school projects in High Point. The plan would issue short term bonds up to six million dollars, retired after another five years, and save interest. High Point's share totals 3 381 000 plus current revenues for a new high school, elementary additions, more classrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, and space expansions as enrollments rise toward 1961 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Act Point
Bumgarner Wins Speech Contest In Area Three Toastmasters
Gene Bumgarner of the Forsyth Toastmasters Club won first place in the Area Three District 37 Toastmasters International Speech Contest at the Sheraton Hotel. Six clubs from High Point Winston-Salem and Clemmons competed with Bumgarner’s topic Enthusiasm Is Essential. Second went to Dr. N C Johnson Jr and third to Neal Austin. George Covington presided and High Point was named site for one of three regional contests to be held in June with about 250 Toastmasters expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Bumgarner
Forsyth Toastmaster’s Club
Toastmaster International
Sheraton Hotel
High Point
Winston-Salem
Clemmons
Bumgarner
N. C. Johnson Jr
Piedmont Club
America
Neal Austin
The
High Point Toastmasters
Jim Frisbee
City Club
David Peoples
Reynolds Club
We Johnson
Clemmonsub
George Covington
Jim Bulla
High Point Club
Petition Circulates to Support Judge Myatt Reappointment
High Point attorneys circulate a petition urging Governor Hodges to reappoint J Archie Myatt to the Municipal Court. Bar Association members decline comment. Myatt recently returned from illness and vacation in Florida claiming to feel wonderful and fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Luther Hodges
J. Archie Myatt
Myatt
Florida
Leaders Discuss Needs of North Carolina Schools
North Carolina school superintendents and board chairmen from eight large cities met in High Point to address shortages in special education personnel and classroom space. The gathering, organized with UNC education staff, covered personnel policies, local capital outlay, Folger Commission recommendations, and publicizing school programs via media. Participants included leaders from Durham, Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, Burlington, Winston-Salem, Asheville, and High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point City
Boards of Education
High Point
Guy B. Phillips
Chapel Hill
UNC School of Education
North Carolina School Board of Education
Phillips
Folger Commission
L. S. Weaver
Boyce Spurgeon
Durham
Jesse Sanderson
Fred B Wheeler
Raleigh
E. H. Garinger
Herbert Spaugh
Charlotte
B. L. Smith
D. E. Hudgins
Greensboro
L. E. Spikes
Walter W. Williams
Burlington
John W. Moore
E. T. Pullen, Jr
Wineston-Salem
J. W. Byers
H. E. Johnson
Asheville
Dean Pruette
W. A. Tomlinson
Thomasville Jaycees Stage Paper Drive
Thomasville Jaycees announce a paper drive to begin February. Local volunteers collect newspapers and office paper for recycling and community service. Organizers urge residents to place materials outside for pickup on designated days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville Jaycees
Jail Interview Reveals Segregation Views of Chicago Woman
A well educated Chicago Negro woman jailed on forgery counts shares a peaceful integration plan calling for acceptance of Supreme Court rulings. She says Southern Negroes want desegregation but fear white resistance, and contrasts Northern freedoms with Southern limits, while noting personal experiences of prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Supreme Court
South
United States
High Pointers Help Produce State Guide
Two High Pointers helped prepare an upcoming North Carolina guide published by the University of North Carolina Press. The North Carolina Guide offers extensive coverage of Piedmont regions with city tours, maps, and detailed points of interest in Chapel Hill Greensboro High Point Raleigh and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northlina
University of North Carolina Press
Blackwell P. Robinson
High Point
North Carolina
S. C. Clark
Guilford County
Greensboro
James G. McClamrock
Piedmont North Carolina
Piedmont
Chapel Hill
Durham
Raleigh
Setory
Cos
Oxford
Roxboro
Reidsville
Madison
Statesville
Mocksville
Warrenton
North Wilkesboro
Tar Heel
Thieves Gain $25 At Central Upholstery Co
Officers report after internal rummaging the Central Upholstery Co was ransacked. Jesse Hunter 30 year old Reid Street Negro was arrested on a charge of stealing a $68 watch from Jessie Mae Martin. Bond set at $200 with the defendant jailed. A separate accident at Monthieu Avenue and North Hamilton Street involved a 17 year old driver, Nay Fraley, whose car struck a pole after a tire blew out. Damage estimated at $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Hunter
Reid St
Hunter
Jessie Mae Martin
Ree
Monthieu Ave
N. Hamilton St
Nay Fraley
New Veterinary Clinic To Hold Open House Today
A new veterinary clinic on N Main St Ext near the city limits invites the public to an open house today from 2 to 6. The facility offers care for dogs and cats with the latest equipment and outside accommodations. Dr Nelson McCoss, formerly with the state veterinary division, co operates with Dr J McCoss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Main St
Nelson McCoss
A. C
Rap J. McCoss
High Point
State of North Carolina Department of Agriculture
Dr. Jones
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