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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1958
Page
13
Guilford County Sheriff John Ernest Walters announced his bid for a new term. The 12 year veteran will seek the Democratic nomination in May and run in November. He notes reforms in the sheriff’s office including a 48 member department deployment and recent uniforming of personnel.
Census data show High Point city schools topped 10 000 pupils after six months marking a historic peak. Superintendent Dean B Pruette cites birth trends and planned additions to ease crowding as the county launches a two year 10 million capital outlay program. Projects include Montlieu Avenue School expansions Brentwood cafeteria Johnson Street cafetorium and a new eastern elementary with a northeastern junior high planned for construction next year.
Highway Patrol officer Fred Mueller known as The Terror of 29 is transferred from Lexington to Jacksonville effective April 1. His nickname stems from a high arrest rate on speeding along Highways 29, 70, and surrounding county roads, which also boosted county income from court costs and fines.
The city weather station at the airport logged brief snow flurries from about 11:21 to 11:15 yesterday with snow pellets from 11:55 to 12:10. Thursday will see clearing clouds and cooler sun in the afternoon, with Friday partly cloudy and milder. Immediate temps were below normal with highs near 38, lows around 33, and tomorrow's highs 45 to 50. State outlooks show a slow trend within five years.
City Council votes to map a formal W Green Street widening plan and set procedures for dealing with building owners. They consider contractor cost estimates and court settlements, noting past E Green Street costs. State offers 80 20 cost sharing and piecemeal construction toward the Trinity Avenue link to the highway cloverleaf.
John Lowe Murray 61 of Route 4 wins Municipal Court ruling over his 1930 Model A coupe cited for improper equipment. Police plan to seek registration revocation while Murray jokes of another car at home. Court observers fear outcome may be short lived as authorities pursue further action.
Joe Dobson announces the state tax office is relocated to 211 E. Green St in the old Elwood Cox home and offers help with income tax filings. County officials consider opening a traffic division to direct visitors who come seeking the tax office.
Mattie R. Idol of High Point sues The Glass Decor Co. of High Point and Albert W. Klemme Jr. for $51,100 in Guilford Superior Court claiming Klemme’s speeding and negligent driving caused Feb 10 collision on Highway 68 eight miles north of High Point. Idol alleges severe injuries and medical costs, seeks $50,000 for personal injuries and $1,100 for car damages.
A prayer service at Lexington Avenue Baptist Church will be led tonight at 7 30 by the church youth. The monthly Brotherhood dinner is scheduled for tomorrow at 7 p m.
Robert D. Wessels of the Atomic Energy Commission described a bargain in atomic energy to the Industrial Management Club. He touted a new submarine capable of over 50 knots and ice operation as key advantages over Russia, noting 100000+ AEC employees and Schenectady spend of 1% million dollars weekly.
Warwick RI Councilman Lambert L Lind, 30 minutes late for a meeting, said a constituent showed him a hole described as wash tub size. He rolled two boulders into the hole, added gravel with a shovel from his car, and drove over the spot to smooth it. He serves on the City Council Highway Committee.
Carolyn Dillon daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Dillon 513 Mont heu Ave received the National Honor Society Service Award the top honor for High Point High School students Ronald Koonts last years recipient presented the cup during spring NHS inductions Dillon is senior class president and Best All Round Senior a member of NHS Beta Club Masque and Gavel A Capella Choir and French Club with a Duke University scholarship 650 value She helped lead 16 seniors and 15 juniors into NHS in a candlelight ceremony
Duke alumni of High Point will hold their annual dinner meeting at the Furniture City Restaurant Friday at 6 30 p m with Dr Harold W Lewis as guest speaker. New officers will be elected to replace current officers including John Crowder president Mrs John Peacock vice president Jack Campbell secretary and Bill Mitchell treasurer.
City to hire a fulltime Civil Defense director after parttime chief Dick Meisky cites lack of time. Council formed committee to fill post with two prospects, including a retired Navy chief petty officer at a start salary of 300 dollars monthly. Potential plan to use parttime assistant George Spinnett as fulltime director is discussed. An office is provided by the federal government.
Henry Tysinger 43 of Route 5 was charged with reckless driving and lack of operator’s license after crashing on Smith Road at 6 20. He suffered head stitches, chest bruises, and possible broken ribs, released from Memorial Hospital. Bond set at 300 for trial March 28. A separate 7 35 incident on Route 311 sent Constance Jefferson to hospital with facial nose injuries when a car went out of control and struck a bank. Cary Mayfield lost control on Route 311 north of Winston-Salem, veered into an embankment, with damage around 150 dollars. Both injured women are school teachers.
C Harry Atkinson of New York City, building consultant, will join First Reformed Church Thursday to advise building committees on a proposed 901 English St site church. Brotherhood supper at 6:30 p.m. invites all members. building committee members may attend discussion at 7:30 p.m. Atkinson formerly worked for the National Council of Churches and edited Protestant Church.
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