Operation Ouch Under Way For 800 High Point Children
The High Point phase of Operation Ouch began with 800 second graders from High Point entering Tomlinson and Griffin schools for polio vaccine injections. An additional 114 students in first and third grade provided blood samples at Tomlinson. Nurses and physicians worked in shifts, with most shots completed by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Tom Alston
Guilford County
Tomlinson and
Griffin
Tomlinson School
Dispatch
North Carolina
Jack McGee
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Tomlinson School Clinic
Greensboro
State Board of Heart
Dr Heaton to Speak at HPPA Meeting Friday
Dr Heaton will speak at the High Point Personnel Association meeting Friday at 6:30 PM in the Junior High School cafeteria. More than 500 foremen and supervisors in the High Point area are expected. a barbecue dinner will be served. Heaton, a West Virginia native with TV programs in Greensboro and Charlotte, has long worked on personnel problems and relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Southern Conference of Human Relations
High Point Personnel Association
High Point
West Virginia
Heaton
Greensboro
Denison University of
Granville
Ohio
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary of
Louisville
Hewton
Kentucky
Virginia
Southern Conference On Human Relations
North Carolina Board of Arbitration
Didate
Sprinkle
Hunt
Haworth
Supreme Court
ABC
Shorteff
J. W. Donavant
Greensbo
Thomas L. Turner
Pomona
John E. Walters
Sidney B. Allen
Carson Bain
Charles J. Hunt
Pleasant
Ralph Johns
Thomas Reynolds
Climax
Edward E. Simmington
T. Lynwood Smith
Zack L. Whitaker
Oak Ridge
Harvey E. Eller
Thomas Bert Bailey
Guilford candidates push open meetings and prison reform
Guilford County legislative contenders at a League of Women Voters forum backed repealing secrecy laws, separating the prison system from the Highway Department, and expanding rehabilitation. Incumbents largely favored changes, while new hopefuls pledged to address reforms if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest
Enterprise
Guilford County
League of Women Voters
Joseph M. Hunt
Greensboro
House of Representatives
Senate
Women’s League
The
League
Democrats
O. Arthur Kirkman
High Point
B. George Barber Jr
J M. Hunt
Byron Haworth
Thomas Turner
Clyde R. Shreve
Summerfield
Ralph W. Slate
H. O. Sprinkle
Durham
Congress
Carl T. Durham
Albert Hart
U. S
Congressional Investigation Committees
Hart
House
Area Bands To Combine In Concert
A 107 member band from four area high schools will perform at an 8 p.m. Saturday free concert at the Junior High School, marking the first annual High Point Band Clinic. Frank Prin Ell of the University of Kentucky directs. local directors include David Carter, Frank Gabriel, and Tennyson Jones. A 6 p.m. banquet precedes the concert for band directors and school officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Frank Prin‘ell
University of Kentucky
Bob Ingram
Jamestown
Jamestown School
High Point High School
Thomasville High School
Allen Jay School
Ingram
Prindell
David Carter
Frank Gabriel
Tennyson Jones
Appalachian College
Boone
Randleman Man Charged With Trespassing
A 61 year old Randleman resident Calvin Al phonzo Sampson Hayes faced a trespassing charge at the local police headquarters after being forbidden to enter Chester A. Hay worth property. He posted bond for a Municipal Court appearance on June 2. Citations were issued against two Olga Street women for malicious property damage claimed by neighbors Frank J. Slaydon and Ruby Hemmingway and Irene Patterson. The case involves dogs killing four rabbits valued at $82.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randleman
Calvin Alphonzo Sampson Columbus Hayes
Hayes
Chester A. Hay‘worth
Olga St
Frank J. Slaydon
Carter St
Ruby Hemmingway
Olga
Zoning Board Takes On New Duties In City
The planning and zoning commission agreed to study zoning law amendments and make recommendations to City Council. The board of adjustment would handle deviations from zoning laws if the change is approved. Also the commission began reviewing buffer zones and allowed off street parking on vacant residential lots near business districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning and Zoning Commission
Board of Adjustment
Zoning Commission
Leon Sharp
Sali Taro
J. R. Davis
Everett C. Morris
Wiltshire Blvd
Carolina Ave
Field St
Greensboro Church Receives 50 000 Gift for Chancel
The First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro accepts a gift of 50000 from A. L. Brooks for renovating the church chancel. Dr. John A. Redhead Jr. says construction of the furniture for the chancel will begin immediately. the chancel was included in 1929 plans but never built. Brooks is the sole surviving member of the original building committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Greensboro
A. L. Brooks
John A. Redhead Jr
Brooks
Jury Returns True Bills In Murder Cases
Guilford Superior Court grand jury returned indictments against Aaron Robinson of Pomona and Sidney Vanadore of High Point for murder. Robinson, 45, is charged in the death of John Thomas Mitchell, 25, found shot in the trunk of a car in Winston-Salem on March 28 after being reported missing for a week. Vanadore, of Westchester Drive, High Point, is charged in the death of John Phifer of Route 2 Lexington on April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford
Realty Transfers Involving John Haworth Property and Others
Realty transfers list multiple deeds: John Haworth to Louise S Horney seven lots. Marion J Swaim and others to K S Pugh two lots. Haworth to E M Burns four lots. Steffan to Anna Steffan one third Blair Park and Jordan Richardson tracts. Crary to Ralph P Bulla lot in Wall Crofts subdivision. David Craugh to Bulla lot in same subdivision. Hayworth to Max W OConnor tract on US Highway 311. Bridgers to Charles M Jones twenty two Bridgers lots. W E King to M G Cole lot adjoining Kivett land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haworth
Louise S. Horney
Marion J. Swaim
K. S. Pugh
E. M. Burns
Stephenos George Steffan
Anna Steffan
Blair Park
Jordan and
Richardson Streets
W. E. Crary
Ralph P. Bulla
G. Wall
C. C. Crofts
David Craughn
G. K. Wall
Joseph A. Hayworth
Max W. O'Connor
Jamestown
Aline W. Bridgers
Charles M. Jones
Bridgers
W. E. King
M. G.cole
Kivett Land
City Plans Miss High Point Pageant for 1954
A two day program for Miss High Point 1954 was outlined by chairman Charles Jarrell. Events May 28 and 29 include a talent contest, a Main Street parade, luncheon, bathing beauty judging, banquet and final judging at Albion Mills Stadium. The winner advances to Miss North Carolina and then Miss America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jarrell
Main St
Albion Millis Stadium
Jarrell
High Point
Atlantic City
N. J
Democrats Propose Pre Convention Primary In Guilford
A resolution to allow a preferential presidential primary in North Carolina will be submitted at the Guilford County Democratic Convention in Greensboro. The 2 p.m. Saturday gathering at the county courthouse will also name delegates to May district and state conventions and elect county officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Guilford County
Greensboro
Charles C. Wimbish
Sche
Raleigh
Wimbish
Platform and Resolutions Committee
Record Low Temperatures Hit High Point in Late Spring
The Weather Bureau logged a new late spring low of 35 in High Point, the second record low this week. On May 6, 37 marked the previous May reading, with little temperature change expected through tomorrow under mostly cloudy skies. Rain is forecast for late Wednesday evening and night, with highs of 68 today and tomorrow and tonight’s low around 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Weather Bureau
Friendship Bureau
Workers Busy In Clean Up Campaign
City trucks clear rubbish gathered by residents in the annual Clean Up Fix Up Paint Up campaign. Public works reports over 150 calls for free pickups that normally cost $2 per trip. The drive is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, Junior Chamber of Commerce and fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dean
Public Works
Local
Chamber of Commerce, Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ifire Department
Women Voters League Work Described at Exchange Club
The High Point Exchange Club heard Mrs. George C. Haltom discuss the League of Women Voters goals and achievements. She praised city efforts to clear substandard housing after returning from the Denver National Convention. Civil defense committee was announced by President Charnock. Hoyt Harris won the attendance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Exchange Club
Plantation
George C. Haltom
League of Women Voters
Jack Dunn
Gladstone
J. E. Beamon
James Hogue
James Roberts
Charnock
Hoyt Harris
High Point NA L U Officers Election Set
The High Point chapter of the National Association of Life Underwriters will elect officers for 1954 55 at its Thursday monthly meeting. The group will convene at 12 30 p.m. at the YMCA with Pydy Smith presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
National Association of Life Underwriters
YMCA
Pydy Smith
Deaths and Funerals in Bligh Point and Trinity
Allen Luther Hudson 80 died at home on Baker Street after years of declining health. He leaves a wife, three sons, one daughter, siblings, 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral 2:30 p.m. at Reavis Memorial Baptist Church with burial in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Mrs Mary Elizabeth Royal Miller of Route 1 Trinity died. services 3:30 p.m. at Hopewell Methodist Church with interment in Hopewell Church Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Luther Hudson
Walter H. Hudson
Baker St
Davidson County
Mr. Hudson
Bligh Point
Lexington
Reavis Memorial Baptist Church
Martha Kepley Hudson
Frank Hudson
Igh Point
Joel L. Hudson
Drake Branch
J. H. Pope
Linwood
N. L. Irvin
Elkin
Arthur Shields
Luke Clinard
Winston-Salem
Lloyd Garner Jr
Floral Garden Park
Mary Miller
Mary Elizabeth Royal Miller
Trinity
Hugh L. Miller
Hopewell Methodist Church
J. L. Love
Mareshall Jones
Herbert Jones
Clayton Jones
Robert Royals
Gerald Royals
Vance Welborn
Hopewell Church
Prayer for T(S)DAY
A religious invocation asks guidance to choose virtue over temptation. It seeks strength to act rightly in a new experience, avoiding unholy paths, through Jesus Christ and offers the author C Baker Pearle of Bethel AAC Church in Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
C. Baker Pearle
Kansas City
Bethel Ale Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Heaton
Dr. Heaton
HPPA
Don Sturkey
Greensboro Church
High Point Township
Women Voters League
Allen L. Hudson
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