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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1957

Page

9

Girl Named For Second Scholarship Awarded

High Point High School senior Eileen McKvaine, already selected for an Elks Club Scholarship, received a Meredith College educational grant in Raleigh providing a $150 credit. Principal D. P. Whitley praised her as an excellent student and active National Honor Society member.

High Point Elks Club Meredith College Raleigh D. P. Whitley Eileen McKvaine Edgedale Dr Mcllvaine Whitley

Accident Driver Cited To Court

Henry G. Early 62 a Mills Home poultryman was cited to appear in Recorder's Court June 14 for failing to yield right of way. He drove one of two cars in Friday's collision on High Point Road. Leonard Simmen the other driver a Thomasville furniture designer remained on the critical list at Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem.

Thomasville Henry G. Early Mills Home Recorder's Court Early High Point Road Leonard Simmen Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem

Rose Plans Move From Market Row to Willowbrook Site

Rose Furniture Co. Inc. plans a new 24 000 square foot three store building on Willowbrook’s 200 block site after removing two houses. Construction starts July 1 with move in targeted for February. project cost estimated at 110 750 dollars excluding fit out. The firm’s offices note modern air conditioned reinforced concrete masonry construction with 40 off street parking spaces.

Rose Willowbrook Vance Kester Retail Furniture Company Kester Rose Furniture Co. Inc C. V. Kester S. Main St W. R Kester G. C. Kester O. V. Kester Sec‘reatry Gene Kester Southern Furniture Exposition D. R. Parker

Union Hill Names Seventh Grade Honor Winners

Two seventh grade students at Union Hill School tied for the citizenship and scholarship award Ruth Bowers and Judy Hollingsworth both of Kivett Drive 3016 and 3012. Principal C W Howell presented the awards with Munns of 2426 Kivett Drive taking first in the boys division.

Union Hill School Ruth Bowers Kivett Judy Hollingsworth C. W. Howell Munns

Free learn to swim program offered June 3 to 12

The YMCA YWCA and The Enterprise sponsor a free learn to swim program for youths aged 9 to 17. Participants use a coupon to enroll during June 3 through 12.

Enterprise Ymca-Ymca YMCA The YWCA Enterprise

Pair Fined After Boat Ride and Trespass Arrest

Two youths Joseph Restor and Stepen Woodward both 19 were arrested for trespassing while rowing a lake behind Pointer Drive In near Greensboro Road. They received suspended 30 day sentences after paying 16 dollars and court costs.

Joseph D. Restor Riverside N. J Stepen B. Woodward Chattanooga Tenn Sheriff's Department Pointer Drive - In Greensboro Road Herman Burrows Byron Haworth Martin Sign Co Better Burger English Street Jerry W. Duncan W. A. Mickey Fair Grove Road Lexington High Point Salisbury Teresa Scruggs Mickey

Ilderton Motor Break-In Nets Thief Nothing

Detectives investigated a break-in at Ilderton Motor Co on South Main Street reporting the shop was ransacked but nothing appeared stolen. Entry was gained by breaking a window and releasing a latch. A missing bicycle belonging to Ronnie Tate was recovered and the youth possession was turned over to juvenile officers.

Ilderton Motor Co South Main St Ronnie Tate Clara Cox Apts

County Board hopefuls eyed as High Point backs candidate

The party chairman in Greensboro signals support for a High Point man to run for the county board. Potential candidates include retired Mayor George Covington, with discussions noting the need for a countywide representative and possible Greensboro backing amid cautious planning after past defeats.

High Point Greensboro Mauldin George Covington Covington Hubert Bryant Lynwood Smith

Weather Warmth Edges Up With Scattered Showers

A cloudy day becomes a little warmer and more humid with scattered showers or thundershowers. Last night’s low at the airport was 56. Today’s forecast high near 80. Tonight’s low 54 to 57 and tomorrow’s high around 82.

Cleanup drives fulfill 1392 free trash pick-ups in campaign

The public works department logged 1392 requests for free trash pickups during the Clean Up Fix Up Paint Up drive, which ended Friday. Crews will finish remaining orders next week and will not accept new ones. the effort ran for one week this year, shorter than last year’s two-week campaign with about 1500 orders.

Public Works Department

Lions Elect H. A. Wood At Oak View

Election of officers was the chief item at the Oak View Lions Club meeting at Oak View School. Herbert A. Wood was elected president with Ted Cochrane as first vice president, Paul Shaver as second vice president, and Gilbert Lewis as third vice president. Robert Buie was also elected.

Oak View Lions Club Oak View School Herbert A. Wood Ted Cochrane Paul Shaver Gilbert Lewis Robert Buie

Lexington Boy Dies as Bike Hits Concrete Truck

James R. Everhart, 11, of Lexington, died after riding his bicycle into the side of a concrete mixing truck driven by Bennie W. Walser. The collision occurred as the boy emerged from a yard. he was taken to a hospital where he died en route. He leaves his parents Mr. and Mrs. Kindley Everhart and two brothers.

James R. Everhart Lexington Bennie William Walser Route 3 Kindley Everhart Call Roy Lee Everhart The

Judge Haworth to Lecture at Tar Heel Girls State Meeting

Judge Byron Haworth of High Point Municipal Court will lead and lecture at the 18th Tar Heel Girls State Meeting at Woman's College June 16-21. Charles W. Phillips WC public relations director will again be in charge. Girls will form two political parties and hold conventions and campaigns for the governor and other posts. Mrs. E. W. Mountcastle of Wilson chairs the Girls State Commission. Mrs. Paul J. Johnson Sr. of Hendersonville is state president.

Byron Haworth High Point Woman's College Charles W. Phillips Ion High Iors E. W. Mountcastle Wilson Girls’ State Commission of the Auxiliary Paul J. Johnson Sr Hendersonville

Fire Crews Halt Haystack Blaze and Kitchen Stove Flood

Firemen extinguished a haystack fire near a garage at 1203 Day St after a blaze began in a hay pile. Earlier an alarm sent units to 607 E Commerce St for an oil cook stove flood with no damage reported.

Day St E. Commerce St

Shrine Parade Set for Friday in High Point

Oasis Temple units including the Band Chanters Patrol and Oriental band will parade through High Point’s business district Friday afternoon. The event precedes the Temple’s Spring Ceremonial in Greensboro Saturday. Potentate Robert Presley and temple officials will attend both parade and dinner at Lake Howard.

Oasis Temple High Point Greensboro E. T. Howard First Presbyterian Church Temple Patrol Charlie Robinson Lake Howard City Lake Shriners Robert {. Presley Fleet Lewis Frank Davis

Med School Graduates Listed from UNC School of Medicine

Three students will receive MD degrees on June 3 at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Gerald Max Wagger of High Point and two Thomasville natives William Gordon Smith Jr and John K Farrington, all with pre medical studies and Phi Chi fraternity involvement.

High Point Thomasville University of North Carolina School of Medicine Gerald Max Wagger Rose Wagger Lexington Ave I. D. Wagger Asheboro William Gordon Smith, Jr W. G. Smith John K. Farrington R. K. Farrington Wagger UNC Phi Chi Medical Fraternity Smith Randolph Macon Academy Virginia Duke University Farrington Thomasville High School Duke

High Point youths visit Congressman Durnam on weekend

Congressman Carl Durnam hosted four High Point youngsters over the weekend. Accompanied by Mrs. J. A. Hart, former secretary to the Congress, the visitors received a personal capital guidance session during the social event.

Carl Durnam High Point J. A. Hart Congress

Pay Boost For Clerk Questioned By Guilford Officials

Debate centers on Joseph P. Shore of Greensboro seeking a raise from 10500 to 12000 for Guilford Superior Court clerk. Lawmakers split on backing the bill with questions about county funding and jurisdiction, four years after a prior salary increase.

Joseph P. Shore Greensboro Guilford Superior Court Shore Guilford County General Assembly Board of Guilford County Commissioners Guilford

School Board Meeting Set at 4 P.M. Wednesday

The board of directors of the Virginia Armfield School for Exceptional Children will meet Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the league room of the YWCA.

Virginia Armfield School For Exceptional Children The YWCA

Health Board Considers May Changes in County Health Dept

A special study committee was appointed to consider changes in administering the County Health Department. It will report to the county health board on June 13. Members include Dr. J. E. Slate, Dr. T. E. Sikes Jr., and E. D. Idol.

County Health Department County Health Board C. C. Fordham J. E. Slate High Point T. E. Sikes Jr Greensboro E. D. Idol James Crabtree Pittsburgh Fordham George Covington Health Board Special Committee High Pointers Health Department

Three-W vehicle collision injures three and more on city streets

A three way crash at Mallory Street and Mangum Avenue yesterday about 445 p m injured three people including two year old Hilda Mae McCann. Frances McCann and Russell Blackburn sustained injuries and McCann was charged with stop sign violation. A second incident in the morning damaged a hydrant and car with minimal injuries. A third collision on Centennial Avenue involved Robert Brown and Joseph Scearce with minor damages and a charge for following too closely.

Mallory Street Mangum Avenue Hilda Mae McCann Oak Street Memorial Hospital Frances McCann Russell Blackburn Centennial Avenue McCann Mitchell Alford Lake City S. C Kearns Street Richland Avenue Alford Robert Brown Archdale Joseph Daniel Scearce Scearce Brown Centennial

Archdale Elementary to Close Friday Afternoon Exercises

Archdale Elementary will close Friday at noon under Principal Raeford Coggins. Closing exercises begin 10:30 in the auditorium with Rev. W. W. Stanley conducting devotion and the glee club performing. Certificates will be given to 32 graduates as they prepare to enter Trinity High School next fall.

Archdale Raeford Coggins W. W. Stanley Archdale Baptist Church Glee Club Trinity High School Thoma Wells

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