Victim Curtis Leonard Remains Critical After Fire
Curtis Leonard, severely burned on hands arms face back and chest, is in critical condition at High Point Memorial Hospital after a Friday night fire at 706 Mint St. Neighbors rescued him from the burning apartment owned by Betty Tate. James Bird pulled Leonard to safety as flames surged. Fire officials have not yet determined the cause.
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High Point Memorial Hospital
Curtis Leonard
Leonard
Mint St
James Bird
Betty Tate
Bird
Methodist Protestant Women Establish Scholarship Fund at High Point College
A scholarship program named The Methodist Protestant Women's Memorial Scholarship Fund was created at High Point College by women from the former Methodist Protestant Church in North Carolina. The endowment totals $12,000, earmarked to award honor student scholarships for the freshman year, converting former loan funds into immediate scholarship aid.
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High Point College
North Carolina
High Point Coles
G. C. Halton
High Point
D.&. Col
Dennis H. Cooke
AEC Expert Will Talk To Club At YMCA Meeting
United States Atomic Energy Commission official Jon D. Anderson will speak to the YMCA Industrial Management Club Tuesday at 6 30 PM in Schenectady New York. His topic A Proper Perspective For The Atomic Age covers atomic energy in industry.
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Jon D. Anderson
United States Atomic Energy Commission
Schenectady
N. Y
YMCA
Anderson
Atomic Energy Project
Boston
Milwaukee
Oak Ridge
AEC
Howard R. Pancoast
Bryant Electric Co
Charlie Monk
Brentwood Baptist Church
Don Horne
J. C. Jollies
Forest Fires vs Insects and Disease Kill More Trees
The article notes that nine out of ten forest fires are human caused, but insects and disease destroy ten times as many trees as fires, underscoring ecological threats beyond flames.
Pianists and Bands End District Music Contest in High Point
The High Point District Music Contest wrapped with 35 soloists 10 bands and one orchestra in competition. Pianists performed at High Point Senior High Auditorium bands and the orchestra played at High Point Junior High. Judges rated the Junior High Orchestra excellent just below superior with bands following in sequence.
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High Point
High Point Junior High
High Point Junior High School
Allen Jay
Mineral Springs
Griffith High
Pilot Mountain
Denton High
Jamestown High
Mooresville High
Asville
Point High
Kenneth Cuthbert
Eastern Carolina College
Greenville
Nicholas Erneston
Appalachian State Teachers College
Boone
Alan Bone
Duke University
Durham
Stewart Pratt
Meredith College
Susanna Bell
Betsy Creech
Superior
Kernersville
Sally Blackwell
Vicki
Summerfield
Dawn Crissman
Boonville
Billie Hartsell
Jonesville
Jackie Sue Lohr
Lexington
Grace Harris
Greensboro
Lorna Dickson
Elkin
Frances Speas
Reynolds
Joyce Groome
Superior Boro
David Brooks
Pilot Mountain Senior High School
Wanda Bullington
Robert Smith
Linda Pell
Patricia MacKenzie
Joyce Redman
Linda Jones
Bank Robbery Suspect Sought After Narrow Escape
Private office scene reveals lead suspect Joe Acomb as bank robbery target. Clerk Bob Calhoun described the robber as masked with adhesive tape, demanding money. Detective notes Acomb’s past loan rejection and poverty as motive. Sheriff's chase leads to Sunset Road shack.
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Albert Graves
Bob Calhoun
Calhoun
Sunset Road
Joe Acomb
Acomb
Doc Jenkins
Wood 82 Dies At Home Near Randleman
William Julian Wood 82 of Route 2 Randleman died at home Saturday at 4 15 p m after a three week illness. He leaves three daughters Ora Johnston Lena Wood and Alma Sherwood five brothers Oscar J C T C Percy and C H Wood one grandson and two great grandchildren. Funeral services set for Grays Chapel Church Monday at 2 30 p m with burial in the church cemetery the body to be placed in the church 30 minutes before services.
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Ashebord
William Julian Wood
Randleman
Ora Johnston
Lena Wood
Alma Sherwood
Oscar Wood
Bluefield
W. Va
J. C
T. C. Wood
Charlotte
Percy Wood
C. H. Wood
Asheboro
Grays Chapel
Sizemore Rites Set For Today At 3 P.M.
Funeral services for Frank J. Sizemore 74 will be held today at 3 p.m. at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church with Dr. C. C. Herbert Jr. and Rev. C. W. Bucky officiating. Interment follows at Oakwood Memorial Park. Sechrest Funeral Home will hold the body, to be placed in the church 30 minutes before services. Sizemore, longtime High Point Chamber of Commerce secretary, died Friday at High Point Memorial Hospital. Memorials are directed to Wesley Memorial Church building fund.
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Frank J. ‘Sizemore
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
C. C. Herbert Jr
C. W. Bucky
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Sechrest Funeral Home
Sizemore
Brantley Circle
High Point
Wesley Memorial Church
Local Youth Paper Wins Recognition at National Convention
A High Point youth edited school paper earned first place in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association contest at its 34th annual New York convention. The award in printed newspapers for boys private secondary schools went to The Oracle of Woodberry Forest School. Earl N. Phillips Jr. of High Point serves as editor in chief.
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High Point
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
New York
Columbia University
Oracle
Woodberry Forest School
Earl N. Phillips Jr
the Oracle
Theater Role To Be Talked In High Point
High Point College radio class presents a program on WHPE from 4:30 to 5 pm discussing college and community theater. Judy Wilson interviews Robert Barner and Mrs. Ralph Rochelle about the High Point Little Theatre with Tower Players president Larry Williams outlining activities. A satirical skit on television westerns by Sonny Thornton opens the broadcast.
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High Point
High Point College
WHPE
Judy Wilson
Robert Barner
Ralph Rochelle
High Point Little Theatre
Barner
Rochelle
Tower Players
Larry Williams
College Dramatics Group
Sonny Thornton
Clinic Set Tomorrow by Charles Cullen in High Point
A capacity crowd is expected as Charles E Cullen conducts a sales and public relations clinic at the Senior High School Auditorium at 7 30 p m. Sponsored by the High Point Merchants Association the one night course aims to help attendees sell their personalities.
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Charles E. Cullen
High Point Merchants Pen
Charles Cullen
Campbell
Cullen
Groundbreaking Ceremony Planned for Five Points Sunday School
The First Baptist Church in the Field Street Apartments schedules a groundbreaking today at 2 30 p m for the Five Points Sunday School site near E on Ave Street. The project began two years ago and has met in various Five Points locations since moving from the apartments last May. Bell and the Rev Troy Robbins moderate.
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Five Points
Ave Street
First Baptist Church
Field Street
Feag Bell
Eat
Troy Robbins
Piedmont
Fleet Officer Wins Again
Bootleg bust on Windley Street nets two ounces of liquor as officer R. J. Brown nicknamed Speedy uses swift actions to trap a small amount of booze. Reportedly planning new gear like tennis shoes and a medicine-dropper to improve future captures.
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R. J. Brown
Brown
Speedy
Windley Street
Penalties Levied on Unpaid 1957 Taxes in Denton
Denton March 15 Tax Collector Allen Myers said penalties on unpaid 1957 taxes are now being collected. Delinquent taxpayers will receive statements by mail and should pay promptly to avoid extra legal expenses.
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Denton
Allen Myers
Artist Will Give Art Exhibit at High Point College
Harriet Fitzgerald renowned artist and lecturer from New York's Abingdon Square Painters will visit High Point College Tuesday and Wednesday for a series of talks and a gallery exhibit. She will discuss aesthetic criteria for teachers, modern art developments, and the 19th century revolution in art while showcasing about 20 works inspired by Danville Virginia, Skyline Drive Virginia, Morehead City North Carolina, and Bear Mountain Catskill scenes. Raiford Porter coordinates the program for the Arts Program in association with the Association of American Colleges.
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Harriet Fitzgerald
New York
Abingdon Square
High Point College
Association of American Colleges
Fitzgerald
High Point
Danville
Skyline Drive
Virginia
Morehead City
North Carolina
Bear Mountain
Catskill
Miss Fitzgerald
Randolph- Macon Woman's College
Charles ‘Barzansky
Barzansky
Raiford Porter
Hayworth Eyes Monday Recommendation on Judgeship
Hayworth said he will make a recommendation to Judge Stanley on Monday if no Republican shows interest. If no GOP candidate emerges, he would likely back Young for the position.
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Hayworth
Stanley
Young
Library Week Focus on Reading Across the City
National magazines highlight reading importance this month while civic groups in the city plan programs this week about libraries and reading.
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Ber
NHS Induction and Senior Events Highlight High Point Activities
Spring NHS induction will occur Tuesday in the High Point High School auditorium with juniors and seniors to be inducted and the NHS Service Award to be announced by last year's winner Ronald Koonts. Prominent events include sophomores' April 18 dance, FBLA state convention in Asheville, and Savant Society Science Club winners Cy Gray and Nancy Clinard advancing to district competition at Wake Forest March 29.
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National Honor Society
High Point High School
NHS
Niga
Ronald Koonts
Pat Flythe
Alice Rawlinson
Ed Grimsley
Dixie Roach
Ann Kirkman
Cy Gray
Nancy Clinard
Savant Society
Nancy
North Carolina
Wake Forest
Missing Ladder Report Leads to Clarification in Denton
Grady Surratt reports a ladder theft to Denton police chief Tom Gallimore. A local merchant admitted borrowing the ladder. a tree incident caused damage, then the borrower sought to replace parts before returning it. All parties reached an understanding.
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Denton
Grady Surratt
Tom Gallimore
Surratt
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