Campout Evaluation Praised as Great by College Leader
The second annual Family Campout at City Lake Park in High Point drew 254 campers from 10 states and 62 participating families. Dr. Wendell M. Patton, president of High Point College, called it a great success and praised the expanded schedule and more free time for participants. Workshops included fishing with equipment from Julian Smith of Michigan State, canoeing, bird lore, and demonstrations led by Wake Forest and NC State figures.
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High Point
City Lake Park
High Point College
Wendell M. Patton
College
Parks and Recreation Department
Patton
Jesse L. Taylor
Taylor
Julian Smith
Michigan State
American Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Merchants Meet In Charlotte 60th NC Merchants Convention
North Carolina Merchants Association holds its 60th annual convention at Queen Charlotte Hotel Charlotte with J C Penney to speak on Sixty Years Ago and Now Calvin K Snyder to discuss The 1962 View Along the Potomac sessions include greetings from Doris Matthews Paul A Johnston and Mayor Stan Brookshire A golf tournament tours of Charlotte and a reception precede evening events Willis H Edmund will speak on Operations 40 Raley will discuss boosting sales Page will present prize winning address Final day features a luncheon with Weimar Jones and a Best Retail Advertisement Awards presentation
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Doris Matthews
N. C
Weimar Jones
Franklin Press
The
Highland Maconian
North Carolina Press Association
Exvo Association
Caro
Michigan State Soccer Racks Up 21 Shutouts in 49 Games
MSU soccer team achieved 21 shutouts across 49 games from 1956 to 1961, highlighting a dominant defensive era under the program’s early years.
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Michigan State University
City Council Balks at Paving Linden and Springdale Streets
High Point council in committee session declined to guarantee paving and grading for Linden and Springdale before the new shopping center opens in October. The city will pursue the issue through the city manager, while addressing other actions including $20,000 for Washington Terrace Park drives and several street paving resolutions.
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St. Main Street
John G. Hutchens
National Food Stores
Linden
Springdale
Washington Terrace Park
Bar Association
Oak View
Knox Walker
Miss Pelagio Green First Negro In St Louis Opera Chorus
ST. LOUIS AP Miss Pelagio Green 19 a Harris Teachers College sophomore is the first Negro selected for the city opera dancing chorus. She recalled nearly fainting when named on her fourth try after dieting to slim down.
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ST. Louis
Pelagio Green
Miss Green
Harris Teachers College
New York
UN Envoy and SA Ambassador Rescued After Boat Capsize
A United Nations investigator and South Africa’s ambassador to the U.N. were rescued from the Zambesie River after their boat capsized during a fact-finding tour of Africa. They were unharmed after about 15 minutes in the water along with government aides.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
United Nations
U.N
Zambesie River
Africa
B. G. Fourie
Martinez de Alva
Child Killed In Beach Accident
A car driven by Paul Wayne Brewer struck two sisters riding along NC 130 near Holden Beach killing 4 year old Angela Kay Chavis and injuring 11 year old Caroline Ann. Angela died at James Walker Memorial Hospital. Funeral set for Sharon Methodist Church.
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Wilmington
High Point
N. C. 130
Holden Beach
Paul Wayne Brewer
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Angela Kay Chavis
Jesse Jr. Chavis
Caroline Ann
Forced Landing All A Mistake
Venezuelan transport plane returning from Miami with cargo was forced to land in Cuba by two Russian built MIG fighters. Pilots said Cuban officials released them after brief questioning at Camaguey airport and called the incident a mistake.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Cuba
Camaguey
Miami
Fla
Professors To Hear Banquet At High Point College
The High Point AAUP chapter will hold its annual banquet Wednesday in Harrison Hall with President and Mrs. Wendell Patton and Dean and Mrs. Harold Conrad as special guests. Blaine Madison Commissioner of Correction for North Carolina and a High Point College trustee will speak.
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High Point
The
American Association of University Professors
Harrison Hall
Wendell M. Patton
Harold Conrad
Blaine Madison
Correction
State of
North Carolina
High Point College
French Rail Workers Strike Paralyzes National System
Rail workers went on a 24 hour strike across France affecting the State rail network. In Paris many bus drivers walked off and several subway lines shut during morning rush hour. Only about 10 percent of buses ran as long distance services continued to final destinations. Workers demand shorter weeks and other benefits refused by the government. Further national strikes are planned later this week.
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Paris
France
Swerving Trucks Cause Accidents Involving Parked Vehicle
Police report multiple wrecks on English Road and nearby streets. A truck driven by Herman W Brower swerved to avoid a dog and hit a parked station wagon owned by Steve Dan Hassapelis, with no injuries. Another truck driven by John Calvin Turner struck a telephone pole, causing power lines to sag and damage to Turner vehicle and the pole. No charges were filed in either incident. ongoing investigation noted. A third driver, Robert Allen Britt, was cited for failing to report an accident after colliding with a telephone pole, with trial set May 23.
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Herman W. Brower
Green Oak Drive
Brower
Steve Dan Hassapelis
N. Centennial
John Calvin Turner
Statesville
Ollie Chester Johnson
Rt. 3
High Point
Johnson
Ierash
Thomasville
Robert Allen ‘Britt
Britt
English Road
Nancy Sue Britt
Ruth Marie Osborn
Upside Down Stamp Sells for 5200 at New York Auction
A 2 cent Pan American Exposition stamp depicting an upside down railroad train sold for 5200 at H R Harmer Inc auction. The stamp from 1901 Buffalo exposition came from Margaret Flick Hoff of Florence Italy previously New York. Buyer unnamed.
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New York
H. R. Harmer Inc
Buffalo
Margaret Flick Hoff
Florence
Italy
Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides Across Southwestern Japan
Heavy rains and winds lashed southwestern Japan on Tuesday causing landslides and train disruptions. One woman was injured at Nagasaki, and two ships were damaged at Yawata Port per the Maritime Safety Agency.
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Tokyo
Japan
Nagasaki
The
Maritime Safety Agency
Yawata
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