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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1958
Page
29
High Point unemployment claims eased slightly last week as 1 823 people received checks, 207 fewer than the prior week. Improved weather boosted construction and hosiery mill rehiring. new claims fell to 190, with 298 additional claims filed. Inter state claims rose to 12.
High Point Memorial Hospital announces the 140 bed addition with Heart Center will open April 1. I Paul Ingle notes a March 30 public Open House from 3 to 6 pm and March 27 final inspections by Medical Care Commission officials.
Rainbow Girls plan an Easter Lily Drive this Saturday in High Point to raise funds for the High Point Society for Crippled Children and Adults. About 30 to 40 girls will walk downtown collecting donations and selling Easter lily lapel pins. They will wear chest streamers and carry baskets while aiding the Easter Seal drive.
Duke University bands and High Point High School ensemble will perform Friday at 8 p.m. in the Junior High School Auditorium. Duke’s group is directed by Dr. Paul R. Bryan and High Point’s by David L. Carter. Tickets are on sale now and at the door.
Sen. 0. A. Kirkman announced he will run for a fourth term in the North Carolina State Senate, the first Guilford delegation member to declare. The High Point figure cited seniority and experience, noting his past roles including chairmanships on the Insurance and State Government committees. He also leads the study panel on public school finance.
Four Boy Scouts of Troop 26 High Point District affiliated with Immaculate Heart of Mary Church are set to receive the Ad Altare Dei Award at the 9 am mass. The medal honors service to the Church and Catholic practice. Recipients: Michael Heer Donald Libertore Le McManus and Donald Ackley. Attending clergy include Rev Father Michael Carey and Rev Father Michael J Mulkern.
Dr. Robert Lee Humber of Greenville will address a public meeting on the state owned art collection at 8 p.m. Thursday in the YMCA all purpose room. Sponsored by the Junior League, the free event covers the museum founded in 1956 after Humber helped obtain a 1 million dollar state appropriations act in 1947 and led the creation of the state art commission in 1951 with matching funds from private sources.
Three scouting courses aimed at Scoutmasters Troop Committeemen Institutional representatives and parents will be offered at the furniture building. The first class Monday at 7 30 will cover What Boy Scouting Is Training Operation and Meetings and Activities will follow on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
The city observes National Library Week proclaimed by Gov. Hodges with endorsement from Truman and Hoover. Leo Heer chairs a volunteer committee coordinating displays of rare and notable books in downtown High Point while 175 posters circulate to promote the observance across libraries, schools, and colleges.
Local Republicans face a vacancy after U S Commissioner T C Kennedy left High Point for Davidson County. With national GOP in power township Republicans have first crack, but only Lee J Young shows real interest and has several precinct chairmen endorsing him.
The Enterprise Friendship Tour to London Amsterdam Brussels and Paris has a 90-person quota with a new priority list. Applications and deposits received by June 15 or until filled will secure a place for an 16 day trip by air and ship returning September 3. Costs including hotels meals and sightseeing total under $800. Contact Joe Brown or Mrs Adelaide Wendler at 4569 for details.
Forrest Cates offers a witty, candid look at a used car auction. Dealers bid behind a fog of signals while buyers confess faults, and the event blends humor with a stern honesty about vehicle sales.
Dress rehearsals for the 12th Jaycee Jollies start next week at the Junior High School Auditorium, with previews this week at Adams Dance Studios. The show opens March 26 with acts including Karen Britt, Susan Horney, Jane Jackson, Carolyn Conrad, Simpson Trio, Cornelia Beck, Jimmie Martin, Bonnie Pierce, Eleanor McCall, and John Southern. General Chairman Paul Teague notes strong advance sales and likely full houses for Friday and Saturday performances. Tickets available from Jaycees or local outlets Wright Womble Pitts Belk Beck Co.
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