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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1955
Page
13
The Southeastern Dry Kiln Club, mainly drying engineers from Southern Furniture Manufacturers' Association plants, plus forestry and manufacturing school reps, meets Friday and Saturday at the Sheraton Hotel. A Friday banquet follows a discussion program, with Saturday morning devoted to tours of local furniture plants in High Point.
Mrs. R. O. Becker of High Point was chosen as vice chairman of the Red Cross Veterans' Administration Advisory Council in Winston-Salem. The 17 chapter council coordinates volunteer work for the Salisbury VA hospital. A June 22 one day training for hospital volunteers will be held at the hospital.
The Grand Lodge of North Carolina Independent Order of Odd Fellows adjourned its 112th annual session at noon in Greensboro. C A Outen was installed grand master, succeeding James R Young, who remains national representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge convention in Chicago. Other new officers include Baxter Finch, W G Cash, L B MacBrayer, and R V Pate with additional appointments from W D Smith to Ralph E Wood. Awards honored member gains for Concordia Lodge Beaufort Excelsior Lodge Statesville and Golden Belt Rocky Mount plus Reption High Point. Three Greens boro and one High Point candidates plus a Blanche Bason degree from Alpha Ort Rho Girls Club complete the proceedings.
Generally fair weather with moderate temperatures is forecast for this area through tomorrow. Daytime highs near 70s, nights around mid forties. tonight’s low about 46 and tomorrow’s high near 72.
Patricia Caughman impressed a large audience at High Point High School with a versatile senior piano recital. She demonstrated Bach to Beethoven mastery, Schubert Impromptus, Chopin nocturne, Debussy mood, and a lyric Schubert piece, with the High Point Orchestra under Virginia Frank. Praise extended to conductor Mrs. Sidney Gayle and the city schools music program for fostering local talent.
During the second day of a two week civil term in Superior Court Judge F Donald Phillips presided. Jury heard cases including Charles H Devine versus Central Motor Lines over a traffic crash with evidence on damages sought. Lum H Lewallen and wife were awarded 2000 for injuries from a November 1951 crash.
Thomasville report says George Davenport, 33, painter of 219 Polk St., posted a $100 bond on an assault with a deadly weapon charge involving Virgil King. Hearing set May 23 in Recorder's Court. Arthur and Bennie Peace, poultry market operators, charged with assault on Sarah Frances Leak. bonds of $200 each posted pending May 27 trial in Recorder's Court.
A 30 year old Greensboro case worker is held on $750 bond for embezzlement of 431.63 from Zell Skinner of 1554 English Street. Police say the incident occurred last month and Sizemore is to appear in Municipal Court though the date is not set.
A Citizens Group for a Referendum has petitioned High Point officials to set a liquor vote for July 16, 1955, arguing that a Saturday election would boost turnout. City Council action is pending June 7, with no funds available before June, and the council split 5-4 on holding the referendum.
City Council authorized the building inspector to issue permits for nine two story brick and steel apartment buildings on Meredith and Leonard Streets. J. W. Lamet leads the local firm developing the 38 unit project, with five rooms per unit on two floors. City Planner Paul Brooks calls it one of the better recent Negro housing proposals. A second large 28 unit project on Windey Street is already at the site.
A Senate committee approved the seven cities water authority bill allowing joint action by High Point Thomasville Greensboro Lexington Wilston Salem Kernersville and Burlington to secure new water sources. The measure shifts some power to a state water board and aims to simplify land condemnation and cross-county access for projects.
Four men linked to a baseball lottery ring received suspended sentences and heavy fines after raids on two homes near High Point. John Loflin, Ernest Stroud, Ray Gurley and Rufus Johnson were ordered to pay court costs in Asheboro. Loflin drew eight months suspended and $500. Stroud six months and $250. Gurley six months and $250. Johnson four months and $150.
Marvin W. Nash, who served two weeks during World War I and stayed 12 years, was reappointed by the City Council to another four year term as Municipal Court clerk. Judge Archie Myatt supported Nash, and the unanimous council vote did not resolve potential future changes if a new judge is elected.
Buz Sawyer resumes in The Enterprise after a two day absence due to a mail mix up. Today's and tomorrow's pages will be doubled to finish the missing storyline.
Bill Stronach director of parks and recreation for High Point spoke to the Civitan Club at the Sheraton. He urged long range recreational planning to curb juvenile delinquency boost adult morale and keep the community vibrant. Guests included W. R. Smith of Charlotte and E. G. Jarvis of High Point. Attendance prizes went to Ben Witherington and Paul Turberville.
Four traffic accidents yesterday caused two injuries and $2,640 in property damage. Johnny Randall Miller 24 of Trinity sustained three broken ribs and a compression chest injury after a Park and Kearns St collision. Carolyn Hickley 21 of 430 Friddle St treated for lacerations. Miller cited for failing to yield. Other incidents resulted in arrests for hit and run and drunken driving on Highland Rd. Damage totaled $850, $750, and $350 for separate crashes. Police filed no charges in another Elm St collision.
Prayer asking to be good ground for God's seed, to grow thoughts into actions of love or truth. Seeks cultivation to resist weeds and barrenness and keep the seed alive through Christ. Written by James W Kennedy rector The Church of the Ascension New York City.
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