Airport Authority awards near 900000 in Friendship airport upgrades
The Greensboro High Point Airport Authority awarded contracts totaling 899313.71 for a new terminal and apron runway parking improvements at Friendship Airport. The project includes a 582061 terminal bid and 317252.10 for outside work with CAA review pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro-High Point
J. T. Martin
CAA
Fort Worth
Tex
King-Hunter Inc
Greensboro
Itf
Robb Plumbing & Heating Co
Wholesale Grocery Sold in Major Local Purchase
A wholesale grocery on Wise Street sold its entire merchandise stock in a cash deal valued around $200,000, with the buyer declining to disclose the exact amount. The firm, located on W Green Street and incorporated in 1941, is led by Horne with two other stockholders. Purchasers expect to liquidate the stock in coming weeks.
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Wise Street
W. Green Street
Horne
Malpass
Revue Cast Named At College Rehearsal Details
Richard Hallman of High Point and Professor Richard Cox lead a cast of eight scenes in a college revue. Paul Cass travels from New York to Vienna and back in search of a spouse, marries a tenuous Southern girl in Paris, and returns home. Over 40 students perform, with music by Dr. Lew Lewis. The singing group includes Paul Atwell and Jim Rose among others. the girls' dance group features Ann Kurfees and Jackie McCulloh. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights.
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Richard Hallman
High Point
Richard Cox
Paul Cass
Cass
New York
Vienna
South
Paris
Lew Lewis
Paul Atwell
Jim Rose
Jim Smith
Dale Ward
Pat Mize
Wini Stuart
Judy Seward
Jackie Smith
Elaine Mills
Betty Mullinix
Carolyn Miller
Maryette Brown
Ann Kurfees
Jackie McCulloh
Sylvia Deaton
Avie Gunn
Elaine Hoover
Priscilla Gingrich
Doris Talley
Lions Hold Father-Son Program By Archdale-Trinity Club
The Archdale-Trinity Lions Club hosted a Father-Son program last night. Music for the event was provided by the Trinity Glee Club directed by Mrs. Leila Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdale-Trinity Lions Club
Trinity Glee Club
Leila Payne
Youth 18 Steals Money Receives Suspended Sentence
An 18 year old Billy Lee Kindley was found guilty of taking 268 dollars from his brother in law Ray Carter. Judge Hubert E. Olive suspended a 12 month term for two years and placed Kindley on probation after payment of costs. Lewis McCullough was also found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon and given a suspended sentence with orders to pay court costs and medical bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert E. Olive
Billy Lee Kindley
Ray Carter
Kindley
Lewis McCullough
Patricians Donate $100 To Penn High School Band
The Patrician Club gave $100 to J. Y. Bell the band director and to the High School Band via the William Penn PTA. H L Cutchings of the AFSC spoke on job opportunities and service points for graduates. The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority member reinforced parental guidance and home chores to aid youths in choosing vocations. Mrs. E P Wilson assisted with refreshments after the meeting. Toussaint L Overture Lodge 524 Prince Hall Masons will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Odd Fellows Hall.
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PENN
William Penn
J. Y. Bell
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
H. L. Cutchings
American Friends Service Committee
Cutchings
AFSC
E. P. Wilson
Prince Hall
Masons
Odd Fellows Hall
Jurors Nearing Completion in Bunton Kollock Murder Trial
In Superior Court jurors for the first degree murder and robbery case against Julius Bunton and John Kollock Jr. were nearly all selected. Eleven jurors had been chosen, with four picked this morning and seven yesterday. The trial concerns the Jan 5 shooting of Clifford W. Phillips, a High Point taxi driver.
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High Point
Clifford W. Phillips
Bunton
Kollock
Phillips
Hoskins Street
Washington Terrace Park
Bunton and Kollock
Bennettsville
S. C
Naemus Viet Tan Aintegro
Invitation To Shrine Parade Plans In High Point
A mile long parade of Oasis Temple ceremonial units is set for High Point on May 24 if E. T. Howard is named chairman with Fleet Lewis handling transportation. Greensboro committee members Neil Jones and Ernie McFetters join the planning for Greensboros spring ceremonial and regional hosts from Thomasville and Jamestown prepare a post parade barbecue at City Lake.
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Oasis Temple
High Point
E. T. Howard
North Carolina Masons
Fleet Lewis
Howard
Greensboro
Neil Jones
Ernie McFetters
Shriners
Thomasville
Jamestown
Five Teens Charged Over Damaged Gym Floor
Deputies say five youths broke into Allen Jay School after a Sunday basketball game and played in the gym in street shoes. They admitted picking a lock as the floor was damaged beyond refinish, costing about $200. charged with forcible trespass. Names: Larry Sechrest Jerry Palmer Wesley Hawkins Darrell Blair Marvin Wilson. Municipal Court hearing scheduled.
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Allen Jay School
Larry Sechrest
Fairfield Rd
Jerry Palmer
Wesley Hawkins
East Avenue
Darrell Blair
Marvin Wilson
Route 4
High Point
D. S. Lee
Lions Of 10 Clubs Meet Here Thursday
L. A. Dodge of Detroit former Lions International president will speak at a Union Meeting of local Lions Thursday night. He will be welcomed by district dignitaries and Detroit Lions Club officials in Michigan. Covington and Wilson will join the airport welcome.
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Lions of 10
L. A. Dodge
Detroit
Lions International
Club of Detroit
Michigan
University of Michigan School of Business
Colvenol Chemical Products Inc
Leader Dog For the
High Poin
Thomasville
George Covington
Carl C. Wilson
Dodge
Firemen Respond to Two Alarms Including Trash Box Fire
Firemen answered two alarms yesterday afternoon. A trash box fire behind the Elwood Hotel at 5:50 p.m. prompted one call, while a grass fire near the Junior High School on Ferndale Drive triggered the other.
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Elwood
Ferndale Drive
Prayer for Today from First Methodist Church minister
A Jackson Michigan minister Hoove Rupert of First Methodist Church offers a devotion praising God’s presence in nature and asking divine guidance to write the word of God on hearts through Jesus Christ.
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Jesus Christ
Hoover Rupert
Jackson, Mich
First Methodist Church
Jaycees Seek Benches at Bus Stops in City
Local Jaycees urged City Council to install more benches in parks and at bus stops. Council welcomed the idea but noted limited sidewalk space and suggested seeking private property permission before revisiting. Separately, 10-A Fire Department petitioned to tap city hydrants at the city limits for rural response. policy currently restricts firefighting outside the city.
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Jaycees
Legion Birthday Party Friday at Rainbow Supper Club
I. T. Mann Post 87 of the American Legion will hold its annual Legion Birthday Party Friday at 6 30 p.m. at the Rainbow Supper Club. Billed as a ladies night the program will include dancing and entertainment after dinner according to commander T Lohr.
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I. T. Mann
The
American Legion
Rainbow Supper Club
T. ©. Lohr
Two Detectives Promoted In Local Police Force
Police Chief C. C. Stoker announces promotions of Shaw Cooke and W. L. Crisco to detective. Both veterans move to full-strength detective division effective Saturday. Cooke, 31, since April 1, 1953 lives at 239 Boulevard. Crisco, 26, joined Sept. 1, 1953, lives at 902 Sixth St. Both selected from Civil Service list after high test scores.
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C. C. Stoker
Shaw Cooke
W. L. Crisco
Stoker
Cooke
Police Department
Boulevard
Crisco
Sixth St
Civil Service Commission
Falling Weather Yet To Break Damp Piedmont Period
Observers say mild Piedmont weather should outlast current dampness but still forecast some precipitation through tomorrow. Light rain tonight with scattered showers tomorrow and remains cloudy. Friday should end the rain with slightly cooler temps. The U S Weather Bureau bulletin calls for 3 to 6 degrees above normal to Monday with 0.5 to 1 inch of rain likely tomorrow and Sunday. Friendship recorded a 41 degree low last night. tonight near 50 and today’s high 68 with tomorrow’s 70 expected.
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Piedmont
U. S. Weather Bureau
Friendship
Scout Executive Reports Girl Scout Growth in Council
Miss Mary Driggers executive director of the Keyauwee Girl Scout Council told the High Point American Business Club at the Sheraton Hotel that membership has risen 60 percent over two years. The talk coincided with the council 45th anniversary. Bill Bencini won the attendance prize and Bob Bencini won the jackpot.
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Keyauwee
Land Sold For Mart Building
The Southern Furniture Exposition bought about 70 feet of frontage on Wrenn Street from the city for 25000 at public auction. The deal expands to 180 feet total for a market facility addition and includes city land for government purposes with a 20000 purchase to complete the tracts. Market plans call for an eight story addition connected by overhead walkways.
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Furniture Market Corporation
Wrenn Street
Furniture Market
Leo Heer
High Point Inter-Racial Council Outlines Goals
The newly formed High Point Inter-Racial Council published a seven point statement of aims at its second YMCA meeting. It calls for unity beyond divisions, stronger community spirit, and promotion of Hebrew-Christian ideals. The group plans quarterly meetings, with the next on the second Tuesday in June.
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High Point Inter- Racial Council
YMCA
Ipa Rs
Groups Plan Concert To Finance Trip
Two senior high groups invited to perform at the Music Educators' National Conference in Miami in April will join for a Sunday concert at 3 p.m. in the Junior High auditorium. The High School Orchestra directed by First van de Steur and the Choralettes directed by Miss Nancy Anne Staley will sell tickets at the door and before. Parents have pledged part of the travel money and students plan more fundraisers beyond a light bulb sale to cover the rest.
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Music Educators
Miami
Fla
First van de Steur
Choralettes
Nancy Anne Staley
Florida
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James O. Gilmore
Security Life and Trust Co
Winson-Salem
National Association of Life Underwriters
Colored News
Tom Alston
Robert Marks
York
Bunton Kollock
Ing
Horace Kornegay
Clontz
Hubert Olive
Lexington
Uty
John Roach
Julius Bunton
John Kollock Jr
Janet Teague
Superior Court
Herman Burrows
John Kollock
O. H. Leak
Frank Dunbar
High Point Enterprise
S. A. Dodge
Legion
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