Washburn Expected To Seek Mayorship
Former Councilman Jesse Washburn appears set to seek the Democratic nomination for mayor as filings close April 16 for the May city election. Republicans report interest in his candidacy amid a looming primary in the fourth ward and a contested tax proposal for a 20 or 30 cent rate hike. Election dates set include a Democratic primary April 23 and the general May 7, with registration deadlines to be announced.
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Forrest Cates
Jesse Washburn
Fig- SO Aero TD
M. L. Patrick
Patrick
Charles Stuart
Wall
Stuart
P. Hunter Dalton
Municipal Board of Elections
J. N. Rawleigh
GOP
Movies On Cancer Available Through Local Chapter
High Point chapter has received educational films for public distribution. Call Mrs. Edward Silver at 2 3438 for details and access.
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High Point Chapter Iias
Edward Silver
Mild Weather Forecast and Fire Watch in Guilford County
Forecasters expect continued mild weather with slightly cooler temperatures tonight and tomorrow in the Piedmont area. Greensboro High Point Airport shows a low of 45 tonight and a high near 70 today. County forester John Spivey warns of moderate fire danger in Guilford after a three acre Jamestown blaze likely caused by a cigarette. Jamestown and Pinecroft-Sedgefield fire departments contained the fire. the county owns all involved land.
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Friendship
Piedmont
Greensboro High Point
John Spivey
Guilford County
Jamestown Sanatorium
Spivey
Jamestown
Pinecroft-Sedgefield
Brinkley Named Principal of New Consolidated High School
Thomasville notes H L Brinkley formerly of Hasty High was elected principal of the newly consolidated Hasty Wallburg High School. The school sits on Highway 109 near the old Greensboro Road between Hast and Wallburg. Board members include Wilson Hedgecock president Brian Criddlebaugh secretary and Austin Saintsing. Brinkley was appointed on Superintendent Evans’ recommendation.
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Thomasville
Holland L. Brinkley
Hasty High School
Hasty
Prayer for Today by Carl Kopf
A prayer from Reverend Carl Heath Kopf of First Congregational Church Washington DC stresses that each new day dispels darkness. The text asserts faith forgives sins and confers confidence, acknowledging God’s light over fear and sorrow through Jesus Christ.
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Carl Heath Kopf
Washington, D. C
First Congregational Church
Morgan Declares Economy Sound At Spring Finance Forum
Mrs. Morgan tells High Point crowd economy remains sound while warning against debt high taxes and social security reliance She endorses good stock buys and urges more investment The forum sponsored by High Point Savings Trust drew audience questions autographs and praise from Tay Beck y Willard and Holt McPherson Porter presiding director welcomed attendees The bank framed the event as a public service with plans for a yearly spring forum and a two day stay by Mrs. Morgan before heading to Greensboro.
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High Point Savings & Trust Company
Morgan
Becky
Bi N. Williard
Greensboro
Holt McPherson
F. Logan Porter
79 year old Mrs Morgan a TV quiz legend
At high point college Mrs Morgan, known from The $64,000 Question, touts investing wisdom and stocks. She refuses to grow old, planning to settle near Rhode Island after years of lecturing and publishing Investors' Road Map.
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Mrs. Morgan
Sheraton Hotel
Alice B. Morgan
Wall Street
Simon and Schuster
New York
Rhode Island
New York Stock Exchange
a _ Providence
A. 1
Morgan
Stock Exchange
Revisions In Zoning Sought On Main Street
City commission to study a zoning proposal affecting N Main Street between Shirley Avenue and Guilford Street and near Blair Park. Main would shift from Residence C to Business A while nearby Residence A areas may align with new district plans. Also approves subdivision plat and annexation of three lots after property inspection.
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Main Street
City Commission
N. Main Street
Shirley Avenue
Guilford Street
Blair Park
N. Main
Com
A. J. Pool
Tabor Street
Forrest Avenue
Field Street
Woodruff
Concert Association Opens Drive for Members
The Piedmont Community Concert membership drive for 1957 58 began with a 7 30 p m meeting at First Methodist Church. Howard Coble president introduced the membership chairman Mrs T A Schubert Jr who outlined duties for 40 team captains and 200 workers. The drive aims to sell 1250 memberships for what officials call the best season yet with new members eligible to attend the March 18 Metropolitan Opera tenor Jon Crain concert at Cologne High Point Auditorium.
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Piedmont
First Methodist Church
Howard Coble
T. A. Schubert Jr
Schubert
Jerry Wax
New York
Columbia, Concerts, Inc
Jon Crain
Metropolitan Opera
Cologne
High Point Auditorium
Eens
Jury Being Selected In Taxi Murder Trial
Two young Black men face trial in Superior Court for the January killing of a High Point taxi driver. Julius Bunton and John Kollock Jr. joined a jury pool after a 50-person venire was summoned for the case.
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Tom Alston
Superior Court
High Point
Julius Bunton
John Kollock Jr
Five Year Terms Loom In High Point Robberies
Court room detail highlights two 21 year old South Carolina natives Bunton and Kollock charged with the January death of cab driver Clifford W. Phillips. Police say Phillips was shot after picking up two men at a taxi stand. suspects arrested in Bennettsville.
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Bunton
Kollock
Clifford W. Phillips
South Carolina
Bennettsville
A & T College
Superior Court
Jerry Wilson
Charlotte
High Point group plans citywide welcome for visitors
A Chamber of Commerce committee led by Harold Bennett Sr. aims to brand High Point as Furnitureland U S A and boost hospitality for the four annual furniture markets. The group, with members Dick Culler John Dwyer Woodroe Haywood and Thomas Elder Jr., studies banners window cards and signs for airports stations and hotels to greet visitors and promote the city.
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High Point
Furnitureland
Chamber of Commerce
Harold Bennett Sr
Bennett
Dick Culler
John Dwyer
Woodroe Haywood
Thomas Elder Jr
Greensboro-High Point
Burnet Fined and License Revoked After Drunk Driving
William L. Burnet of High Point was fined $100 and court costs and had his driver's license revoked for one year in Municipal County Court Greensboro. A hit and run charge against Burnet was dismissed.
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Greensboro
William L. Burnet
High Point
Municipal
Burnet
Thayer Coggin Expands With $100,000 Plant Groundbreaking
Thayer Coggin Inc on W. Burton Street breaks ground for two new industrial buildings costing about 100000 including machinery. The project will add about 50 jobs and is slated for 90 days construction. The expansion follows a joint filing with James Inc and is supported by local economic development leaders.
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Thayer Coggin, Inc
W. Burton Street
Phil Clarke
Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Division
High Point
Ot Ae Ee Eo - Thayer Cogg
O. James, Inc
J. Thayer Cog
AA to Meet at St Mary's Parish House Tonight
Alcoholics Anonymous plans a members only meeting at 8 pm at the parish house of St Marys Episcopal Church. Information available by writing to P O Box 5053.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Jto P. O
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Redding Street
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Pete) Carter
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W. Broad Street
Kindley
Ray Carter
William David Hall Jr
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