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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1956

Page

11

Wendover Division Okayed for Subdivision Growth

Greensboro council approved a subdivision in Wendover known as Wendover Hille No. 2 with plans to sell lots in the $20 000 range. Developers J A Stanford and J A Marley will fund sewer and water facilities and streets will be curbed and guttered. The council also reappointed Charles L Kearns to the Greensboro High Point Airport Authority and authorized various city actions including sale of a life estate lot on My Avenue and a $5 600 contract to Sid's Auto Repair Co Inc for police radio equipment. A new building inspector assistant salary was set at 325 to 350 monthly.

Approv Council Oneness Subdivision Wendover Hille No. 2 Oreee Light J. A. Stanford J. A. Marley Stanford Charles L. Kearns Greensboro-High Point Oe Ag Cornell My Avenue Ciece Sid's Autonoe Co. Inc

Lawyers Hear Address By Judge Preyer

Judge Preyer urges speed in civil and criminal cases with five month trial aim. He calls for a public Bar Association meeting at the Police Club featuring a barbecue supper and invites jurors from both sexes.

Preyer Exper

Conservationists Open Sessions In Greensboro

About 125 Agricultural Stabilization leaders began a two key quarterly staff conference in the Home Economics Building Auditorium Greensboro. The five sessions held in the state this month aim to advise ASC leaders on current programs and policies for the coming season and commodity handling.

Greensboro Confavansa Jing D. Godfrey ASC

Hodges To Address Guilford Democratic Rally Tonight

Hodges will speak as governor and not as a candidate at a Guilford County Young Democratic Club rally. Incumbent Ren Durham and Ralph Scott are also expected to appear for the district event. The gathering includes fried chicken and a fireworks finale after the program.

Iford Democrats Ee Point Municipal Luther Ren Carl T. Durham Ralph H. Scott Guilford County Young Democratic Club Hodges Campu William B. Umstead Durham Fog Scott Guilford Alamance Orange Raleigh

Management Club Ladies Night At Greensboro Club

The Greensboro Area Society for Advancement of Management hosts its annual Ladies Night with a 6 15 start and 7 pm dinner. Entertainment features a floor show in the club ballroom and door prizes for members. Reitzel N Morgan leaves as president. C Aubrey Tingen of Vick Chemical Co becomes president for 1956 1957 with members from High Point Industries present.

Greensboro W. J. Rives Reitzel H

AB Club Plans Three‑Act Comedy Production at High Point

AB Club and the Farm sponsor John Patrick comedy to be staged in Memorial Auditorium at High Point College with curtain at 8:15 each night. Dean Thomas and Bradner report progress urging renewed ticket sales, with at‑door sales Thursday and Friday nights. Attendance prize and Dean Tune prize mentioned.

John Patrick Memorial Auditorium High Point College Dean Thomas Bradner Egypt Italy Dean

Four Injured In Auto Crash Near Asheboro

Four persons were injured about 11 p.m. in a two car collision on U S Highway 20 in North Asheboro. Injured were identified as Crawford Daniel Hames of Greensboro with chest lacerations.

U. S. 20 North Ashewee Sebaved Crawford Daniel Hames Greensboro Chest Lacera

Polio Shot Clinics To Continue At Local Health Dept

Dr. Loren Wallin head of the health department says Montlieu Avenue clinic will keep its schedule with Tuesday and Thursday sessions from 2 to 4 p.m. Parents of children needing second doses are urged to bring them to Montlieu Avenue and a Well-baby Clinic will host an additional polio session.

Loren Wallin Montheu Avenue Oe Wallin Montlieu Avenue

Forgery Count Filed Against High Pointer

A year long case details worthless checks drawn on a local bank. Webb, Neighbors of N Main Street, and a Geka store allegedly passed checks totaling $3 and $320 with May 11 and May 21 dates. Eddinger and others were arrested as authorities pursued charges including revocation of a license. Brotherhood meets at Emmanuel day hall with supper served by church women. Rev Ernest Heimer presides.

Webb O. R N. Main Street Geka Lawrence E . Eddinger Brotherhood Brotherhood of Emmanuel Nowo Ernest S.heimer F. Salabury Angelical Lutheran Synod of North

Deaths and Funerals Partially Readable Notice

The Rev. G F tor and the Rev F A oe will officiate the funeral service. A tormented family obituary fragment notes Fierel Gerdes Peek of 429 Welch Dr Oak likely linked to the death notice.

G. F . Tor F. A. Oe Torment Fierel Gerdes Peek Welch Dr Oak

Psychiatrist Fincher Addresses Exchangites on Psychiatry

Dr. Robert C. Fincher spoke to the Exchange Club citing pressing needs in psychiatry. He noted the need for two personnel, hospital bed relief, and expanded coverage of pediatric treatment under health insurance. Attendance was led by Paul W. C and arrangements were made for the Greenville convention with the Kernersville group.

Exchange Club Robert C. Fincher Latry Veterans Administration Fincher Paul W. C Greenville Kernersville

Speed Trap Nets Nine Motorists

Nine motorists were cited by police in a speed trap. most drivers trapped hailed from outside the city limits.

Permit Issued for Medical Office Building

The city building inspector issued a permit to Doctors F. W. Grom J. G. Grotme and J. B. Miller for a medical office building at 110 Church St. Work is planned to finish by August with an estimated cost of 16 dollars.

F. W. Grom J. G. Grotme J. B. Miller Church St

Rules for Daily Gym Etiquette and Towel Policy

The notice instructs visitors to either pay for a towel or bring their own each day. It also reminds people to leave all valuables at home.

Taylor Street House Hit By Trailer Crash

A house at 804 Taylor St sustained about 600 in damages after a large truck trailer crashed into it. Police say driver Vance R. Gerring backing a cab connected to the trailer caused the impact due to leaking brakes. One report mentions Daniel Brooks Apts resident James N. Adams being charged on a $100 bond for reckless driving in a related incident.

Taylor St Taylor Street Vance R. Gerringer Greensboro Pal Court James N. Adams Daniel Brooks Apts Washington Street Adams Washington Booker T. McCluney Ae Ee

New York Governor to Speak at UDC Rally

The New York Governor agreed to address a rally of Democrats Clubs of North here. The event spans June 16 to July 4 with Averell Harriman mentioned for escort at the Point, and a State Executive Committee meeting scheduled for 2:30 PM to organize the program.

Democrats Clubs North Averell York New York Sagen State Executive Committee TDC Harriman

Board Rejects Rezoning In Thomasville

The Zone Board of Adjustments in Thomasville rejected a zoning proposal and said the City Council will make the final decision. The board’s action last night leaves the fate of the rezoning up to the council.

Thomasville Oeaesee

City adopts easy payment plan for street project costs

City Council approves a new policy raising front foot charges from 2 to 6 dollars for property owners and offers assessment or installment options. Corner lots pay 6 dollars per front foot, 4.50 dollars for the first 200 feet on side lots. utilities must be installed first. Some members seek further revisions and temporary scope.

Crete Iteas Atoll Finance Committee Robert Rankin Deverege Masta Council Haworth Rankin

Cold Front Partially Derailed. Local Weather to Turn Mixed

Weather observers report the western end of a cold front stalls tonight with residents facing variable skies. The U S Weather Bureau five day forecast calls for near normal temperatures tomorrow and rainfall between half an inch and three tenths of an inch, while Thursday may bring warmer conditions. Night lows recently reached record levels at several stations.

Gene Gaye Friant P Weather Bureau Eny

Hosiery Mill Executive Succumbs in Thomasville

Ronnie Lee Hill Sr., 68, of 1683 Moore St, died after five years of illness and five days in critical condition. Born in Davidson, he lived in Greensboro before returning to work at Lee Hosiery Mill in Thomasville. A West End Methodist Church member, he is survived by four sisters Mitzie Hill of Midway Esther Clodfelter of Greensboro Sheriff Yokeley of Lane and Elmer Hill of Midway, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body is at J. C. Green and Sons Funeral Home pending arrangements.

Thomasville Ronnie Lee Hill Sr Moore St Nea Hill Davidson Midway J. C. Green and Sons Funeral Homes

Realty Transfers in Hich Point Township and Jamestown

Property records show multiple transfers in Hich Point Township and Jamestown area. Transfers include quitclaim like deeds from several individuals to spouses and new owners for multiple lots along Springdale Avenue Roger Reynolds Jr. and others, plus parcels along U S Highway 29 and 70 and at Kivett Drive and Freeman Mill Road. Businesses or individuals named include H M Armentrout C Edwards and wife Hoke and wife Welborn W R Skeen and wife Em ery Jamestown Township D Gurnee So Rat Becker and wife P M Harris and wife M D James and wife Walter Dea and others.

Hich Point Township Quen Reese Dallen Jr Springdale Avenue Owen Reese H. M. Armentrout C. Welch C. G. Edwards Roger Reynolds Jr Hoke Hayworth P. M. Harris M. D. James Welborn W. R. Skeen James Bu Emery Jamestown Township D. Gurnee Becker D. L. Kersey Walter Dea Kivett Drive Freeman Mill Read

Area Sales Club Elects Two Local Men To Offices

The Area Sales Club elected two local men to officer roles. Frank Wood of George T. Wood & Sons was named treasurer and Glenn Cmte of Granville Bonded was chosen secretary. Wilbur tot of Gocunsiane was elected president.

Area Sales Club Frank Wood George T. Wood & Sons Glenn Cmte Granville Bondedoung Lane Geeensboro Wilbur Tot, Else Gocunsiane, Vise

Holly Grove Candidates to Speak at Lexington Meeting

Candidates from Holly Grove and Stoner potential panel members scheduled to appear at 7 30 PM in the Davis Townsend Auditorium Holly Grove Lexington for a United Education meeting. Stoner seeks Senate nomination and Phil Ot seeks reelection as part of the tonight event.

Andseon County Davis-Townsend Holly Grove Lexington Stoner Senate Philot United. For Education

Anti Red Rallies Announced By Local CAP Officials

The Point squadron of the Civil Air Patrol plans two anti red rallies at Senior High School Auditorium at 7 and 9 p.m. on June 22. Speakers discuss anti communism and the film The Red Similar. Local CAP officials organize with the National Film Service and the Anti Communist League.

Point Squadron The Civil North Carolina CAP Fienal Anti Communist League Iac National Film Service

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Wendover Division Aubrey Tingen AB Club Asheboro YMCA S. Main St Luther Earnhardt Concord Linwood Smith Amos Kearns High Point Exchangites Elf Borncocuieceneen Hosiery Mill
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