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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1957
Page
9
Gas stations show competitive pricing with regular gasoline at 29.9 cents and some as low as 27.9 cents. Distributors boost dealer tank allowances to 2.2 cents, aiding recent cuts. Many outlets keep high test prices despite lower regular rates, while others align both grades. A highway check shows stations offering 25.9 cents for regular grades.
Mrs. Edward L. Grimsley president of the local council says awards will be presented by C. G. Mackintosh area manager of the U S Savings Bonds program and by Mrs. Jewel S. Kirkman state woman's chairman.
The YMCA World Service candy sale launches to support relief efforts. Proceeds will aid rebuilding of Y buildings damaged by war and assist Korean relief initiatives through the World Service program.
Weather notes show a high pressure ridge moved in from the north, bringing rain and cooler conditions. Morning temperatures hovered around 51 degrees, dipped to 45 by late morning, with a forecast of 40 tonight and highs around 51 to 55 later in the week as moisture returns and clouds persist.
Donnie DeBerry reports two men approached him near 713 Hilltop claiming money and a watch, then enlisted him to swap his cash with theirs. They drove him in a 1949 car to the Henley Hotel and planned a break-in at Club Carolina at 700 E. Washington St. Missing were about $10 in change and some beer, discovered this morning by officers.
Members of the local Greek community marked the Greek Independence anniversary at St. George Greek Orthodox Church hall. The program, presented by Order of Ahepa, featured a welcome, singing and dancing led by Mrs. Bocholis and Mrs. Savvas, and a guest talk by Frances Demitrious of Greensboro who praised America and recalled Greece under World War II. The event closed with prayers for deceased Ahepa members, followed by supper and dancing.
Jack Lee Bryant age 18 of Route 2 High Point was charged with driving without a license and exceeding safe speed. Jack Arden Smith age 26 of 114 Peachtree Dr High Point was charged with failure to yield. Bryant’s 1955 car struck Smith’s 1956 vehicle causing about 900 dollars in damages.
A Municipal Court session handed a six month road sentence to a 36 year old man during a three year period without a search warrant. James L. Driggers, 31, of Sinclair Street, was given a four month suspended sentence after being found guilty of drunken driving. He must pay a $100 fine and court costs and not drive for one year.
Paul Fine son of J L Fine and Mrs Fine of 508 Parkway was elected first vice president of the Phi Kappa Literary Society for the spring quarter at the University of Georgia. The group sponsors debating and public speaking activities on campus.
Two youths were injured when a car driven by Joel Wayne Marley lost control on a curve and struck a telephone pole. Marley, 18, and passenger Charles L. Dailey, 19, suffered head and eye lacerations respectively. Marley was cited for speeding. The car, valued at $1,500, ended in a yard at 627 E Lexington Ave after the pole and yard were damaged. In a second crash, a vehicle rear ended a pickup at W Washington and College, causing $375 damage. Herman Lanier, 28, sustained a back blow. Angie McCollum, 48, was cited for excessive speed.
A 30 to 35 year old hosiery mill worker Ronnie Lee Edwards was struck on a rain swept highway near Guilford County and died at High Point Memorial Hospital. William Lee Myers turned himself in after hearing the fatal crash on radio. Edwards was identified by laundry marks and is survived by his father from Ararat Virginia. Authorities ruled out robbery as a motive.
Clinics for children entering first grade this fall at two schools start at 9 a m. Only those who will be 6 on or before Oct 16 may attend. Parents should ensure physicals and immunizations are completed and birth certificates are brought. Dr Lynch assists Dr Wallin at Oak Hill Wednesday.
Judge J A Rousseau of North Wilkesboro will preside over trials including Hayes Dick L Wilson and Mat thew Freeman of Greensboro for morals offenses. Maxton D Rogers of Route 1 Randleman faces larceny and receiving charges, while Richard Taylor of Asheboro is charged with assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury.
Officials plead for two or three heavy rain events to stabilize water levels and prevent further damage in the flood-ravaged city. Agencies coordinate relief, repair, and shelter efforts as residents await forecasts.
Veterans of World War I Bar Racks 670 installed officers for another year at a supper in the VFW home on W Burton Street. T. C. Potts was installed as president. Mrs. E G Kittles aided formation of the ladies auxiliary, temporary officers include Mrs. C H Greer president Mrs T C Potts secretary and Mrs C F Suttenfield treasurer. This makes WV I a third largest veterans organization with 60 barracks in the state and support for a state department of auxiliaries. The auxiliary marks the state’s fifth unit.
Two minor weekend fire calls were logged by local firefighters. A stove left cooking on 413 Denny St. prompted an alarm as the family attended church. A second false alarm occurred at Park and Blair Street due to youths tampering with the device.
A formal morning prayer attributed to Luther W. Youngdahl a district judge in Washington DC asks for daily sufficiency amid life’s shifts temptations and disappointments. It seeks spiritual steadiness and courage through Christ as the day begins.
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