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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1956

Page

7

Open House Honors Miss Diane Snyder on Seventeenth Birthday

Miss Dianne Snyder was honored at an open house Saturday evening for her seventeenth birthday. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Snyder, at 112 Kendall St., Spring flowers filled the area. Refreshments were buffet style with a white tiered birthday cake trimmed in green and ivory. Ice cream molds and candles completed the spread, with about 25 guests from her Senior School class invited to call between 8 and 10.

Dianne Snyder Tely Snyder

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Flora Clark

Mrs Flora Clark of 6300 Wesley Place was honored at a birthday dinner hosted yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs H E Crawford in Roc Road. Attendees included the Daltons from Floyd Virginia Helms Lawsonville and Greensboro residents among others. Mrs Clark received many attractive gifts.

Flora Clark Wesley Place Eof H. E. Crawford Roc Road Crawer Clark B. E. Dalton Brenda Floyd Wayne Dalton Cs . Helms Stuart, Va G. Lawson Lawsonville Joe Clark Boyd and Dale Greensboro Bob Griffith W. Allred Onan David Dalton Taig

VFW Auxiliary 1960 Volunteers Aid Salisbury VA Hospital

Ten volunteers from Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary assisted in Salisbury VA Hospital's annual visitors day yesterday. They guided guests through the hospital to showcase recreational facilities and other areas. Attendees included Mrs Annie Lees Greates and Mrs Frances Tait.

Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary Salisbury Va Hospital Annie Lees Greates Eee ‘Owery Frances Tait

Church 5ee Sichaamma Selection Causes Mrs Phillips Debate

Church discussions name potential Mrs A or Mrs C C Phillips and mention Mrs V M Franks in a growing local naming dispute.

Sichaamma C. C. Phillips V. M. Franks

YWCA Teens Schedule and Activities

The notice lists weekly activity times for Y W C A teen groups across grades 6 to 11. Highlights include swimming classes, lifeguard and water safety, crafts, gym time, and a Wednesday fashion show, plus a Saturday Jr High camping trip.

Jr. High Betty Hastings

Times Open to College Grads Marks Change in Careers

Dorothy Roe reports that Indiana University and Missouri show booming enrollment and abundant journalism jobs for graduates. She recalls the shift from editors demanding experience to publishers seeking college trained reporters copyeditors and editors.

Dorothy Roe Associated Press Ares Indiana University Bloomington Ernie Pyle University of Missouri Gretchen Kemp Indiana Journalism Faculty

States to Review Tax Setups as Revenues Rise Nationwide

State revenues climb while tax structures face wide scrutiny as legislatures convene. The 48 states report rising receipts with general revenues exceeding 16 billion annually and tax collections around 11 percent of that total. Deficits edge up, and experts predict more revisions as states seek new revenue sources and broaden tax bases.

Sam Dawson New York Foundation

Seven Die Violently In State Weekend Toll Rises

The Associated Press reports at least seven people were killed violently in North Loreline over the weekend. Victims include seven year old Kathy Spencer struck by a truck with another girl. seven others died in incidents from traffic to drowning and accidental shootings.

Associated Press North Loreline Kathy Spencer High Point James P. Peacock Laos Byes Roy Elizaity Luthoris van Dyke Louise van Dyke Mount Holly Calvin Thomas Richard Tippett (Tippy) Frye Cornelius Robert Farris Bailey Madison County Grady Allen Grace Elkin Arlington Arnold Lee Alberty Mooresville

Robber Wears Distinctive Garb in Miami Heist

Miami police seek a man who robbed a rent a car agency of $220 describing the suspect as wearing a gray flannel suit. Officers say the choice of attire is unusual for Miami and unlikely to deter sightings.

Miami Fla

Open House At Oklahoma City Police Station Draws Crowd

More than 3,000 people visited the Oklahoma City police station for an open house marking the first event in 25 years. Exhibits on crime detection check forgery narcotics and other forms of mayhem drew interest for six hours.

Oklahoma City

Market slide sidelines oil gains as volume slows

The New York stock market ended lower with oils lifting early and some gains for International Paper and Bell, but most issues fell. Trading volume was modest around 2 million shares, while the NYSE faced fire damage repairs, and the AP average slipped about 20 cents.

New York Bell Hertz Superior Steel New York Stock Exchange Associated Press

President Reviews U.S. Aid

President Eisenhower outlined U.S. military and economic aid across the globe. He cited basic power plants in South Korea, formation facilities in Cambodia, mineral developments in Bolivia and Pakistan, and progress in Southern Vietnam aiding refugees. Defense funds support eco stability, with Spain and Yugoslavia as the only European recipients.

Eisenhower South Korea Cambodia Bolivia Pakistan Viet Nam Europe Spain Yugoslavia Middle East A. Eisenhower United States

Dow Jones Averages at Noon from Bache & Co

The Dow Jones averages at noon show 30 industrials at 514.63, rails at 178.27, 178.23, utilities at 66.03, 65.66 and 15 stocks at 183.28, 183.11 with total volume figures of 970,000, 1,370,000 and 2,860.

Bache & Co

Harriman Attacks Administration in Milwaukee Speech

Harriman accused the White House of middle road policy and favoring big business over small ventures. He told Milwaukee Democrats that defense decisions are driven by Treasury officials rather than the president or military leaders and warned that market only policies could leave the United States isolated.

Milwaukee New York Harriman Treasury He United States Secretary of Defense Chiefs of Staff United States

Seven Americans Die in French Car Crash

Seven American servicemen were killed when their car struck a large truck on a road near France while returning from Paris to their U S Air Force base. The truck driver was unhurt and the victims' identities were being withheld pending family notification.

Robert Espagne France Paris U.S. Air Force Base

Nagging, self worth, and aging minds in daily life

The text argues a strong belief in personal worth helps resist nagging and criticism. It notes many can feel important through small roles like selling PTA tickets, while aging minds often dwell on the past, risking forgetfulness and irrelevance unless they stay useful.

Oddities and trivia from American culture and press

A collage of notes on state songs and regional tunes, a Michigan Auto Club survey on driving complaints, a Rome Sentinel headline about odd girls, a drug store prescription gift, light jokes about family and manners, and reflections on film safety and British slang. The piece also quotes editor Tom Wallace and Dr. Robert M. Hutchins on journalism and academia.

Maryland Auto Club of Michigan Rome N. Y Pennsylvania England Louisville Times Tom Wallace Robert M. Hutchins Chicago University U. S Hutch

Tito Visits Paris to Bridge East West Gaps

Tito arrives in Paris for a state visit amid anti Tito posters. French leaders expect discussions on easing Western relations with Yugoslavia and North Africa, strengthening Franco Yugoslav ties, and trade prospects in industry agriculture and military supplies.

En — Frenc Tito France Western Europe Britain Yugoslavia West North Africa Belgrade Atlantic Community Egypt Agleria Organization For Realth Economic Cooperaon

Irish Free State Constitution Adopted in 1922

The constitution of the Irish Free State was adopted on December 11, 1922. Robert E. Peary reached the north pole on April 6, 1909.

Irish Free State Robert E. Peary North Pole

Wise Men Launch Mission for Atlantic Cabinet Proposal

Pearson, Martino and Lange traveled to capitals to win approval for new duties. Dulles told the NATO Ministerial Council that Eisenhower favors a panel of Atlantic leaders to meet regularly, harmonize attitudes, and act within NATO or a broader free world context to preserve Western civilization from communism.

Pearson Martino Lange U.S Dulles NATO Eisenhower Estern

Red military buildup cited in TV interview comments

International Cooperation Administration official said aid must continue while there is military danger. He noted a proposed shift of foreign aid toward the Far East but warned against overallocating to Asia. He argued the Far East lacks the economic base seen in Europe after the war.

International Cooperation Administration Europe Far East Asia Hollister

Smoking greatly raises cancer death risk versus non-smokers

Statistics show seven times as many heavy smokers two packs a day die of cancer as non-smokers, highlighting stark risk differences in tobacco use.

Pity unclear data on national gas pipelines

The statement notes 420000 miles of natural gas pipelines in the United States but lacks context, dates, sources, and supporting details.

United Sates

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