High Point United Fund Sees Major Health Groups Decline
Four national health organizations rejected invitations to join the October campaign. The fifth group, the National Foundation for Infant Paralysis, has not replied. Fund president Bland W. Worley says state or national policy guided the refusals, while inviting continued cooperative fundraising for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point United Fund
National Foundation For Infant Paralysis
Bland W. Worley
The
Heart Association
Cancer Society
Tuberculosis Association
League For Crippled Children
High Point
Worley
United Fund
Red Cross
N. C. Children's Home Society
Guilford County Mental Hygiene Society
Junior League Milk Fund
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Salvation Army
Red Shield Boys’ Club
Family Service Bureau
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
United Defense Fund
Parachutist Melvin Robinson to perform trick jumps
Parachutist Melvin Robinson a veteran of about 500 local trick jumps will perform Sunday at Fraley Field weather permitting at 3 p.m. He will also demonstrate the self designed one seater plane. Donations asked for the Archdale VFW building fund with no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Robinson
Fraley Field
Archdale Vfw
Robinson
VFW
Highway 311
Gamble Returns From GM Dealer Council Meeting
High land Motors president FE. B. Gamble returned from a spring meeting with top General Motors executives in Detroit. Gamble was among 50 GM dealers invited to the Dealer Council gathering to exchange ideas on serving customers better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. B. Gamble
Highland Motors, Inc
General Motors
Detroit
Mich
Gamble
United States
Canada
Solicitor objects to further delay in rape case
Solicitor Charles T. Hagan Jr protests a request for a further continuance in the case of Diffie Wade Staley 27 of Randolph County charged with assault with intent to rape his 11 year old niece. Judge Clarkson says trial may proceed with notice to the absent solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Hagan Jr
Diffie Wade Staley
Randolph County
Herbert F. Seawell
Carthage
Staley
Seawell
Hagan
Francis O. Clarkson
Harvey Carpenter Elected President of Thomasville Chamber
Harvey Carpenter Jr. of Carolina Underwear Co. was elected president of the Thomasville Chamber of Commerce for the next fiscal year. Harold Harrison was re elected first vice president and Doak Finch second vice president with Dolan Calhoun as treasurer. Kenneth Hoyle was reappointed manager for another term. The installation occurs at next Tuesday's annual banquet at the Woman's Club. John Paul Lucas Jr. of Duke Power Co. will address the officials. Lucas is a former Charlotte reporter and has held multiple academic and civic roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Harvey Carpenter Jr
Carolina Underwear Co
Thomasville Chamber of Commerce
Harold Harrison
Doak Finch
Dolan Calhoun
Kenneth Hoyle
Chamber
Carpenter
Lucas
North Carolina
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
National Planning Association Committee
South
Methodist Church
Charlotte Rotary Club
Association of Charlotte Civic Clubs
Rotary
Raper Wins Thomasville Road-e-o Teen Drive Contest
Jim Raper a 17 year old Thomasville High senior won the first annual Thomasville teenage Road-e-o with 447 of 500 points. The event sponsored by the Thomasville Jaycees drew 20 youths and advances state and national competition. Second was Bob Boyles. third George Veach. others included Gary Lopp and Gary Boggs Julius Thomlinson. Plaques will be given later at the Jaycee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Jim Raper
Sam Raper
Raper
Thomasville Jaycees
Charlotte
North Carolina
Washington, D. C
Bob Boyles
Thomasville Hill School
Alvah P. Boyles
George Veach
Hasty
Buck Veach
Hardy Henry
Jaycee
Henry
Gary Lopp
Gary Boggs
Julius Thomlinson
W. T. Green Jr
Harold M. Petty
Paul M. Shore
E. L. Hargrave
Bob Holladay
Boy Arrested For Shooting Firecrackers In Thomasville
A 17 year old Broad Street youth Kenneth E. Hurray was arrested about 12 10 a m on a charge of shooting firecrackers within the city limits and released on a 50 dollar bond. Trial is set for May 28. William R. Johnson of Ivanhoe Virginia was freed on 50 dollar bond for drunkenness and violation of prohibition laws. Another local, Lacy Steve Chappell of Route 3 Thomasville, was cited to appear Friday on reckless driving charges after being arrested on Highway 29 70 yesterday. State patrols reported a record number of speeding charges with eighteen warrants issued yesterday.
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Thomasville
Broad St
Kenneth E. Hurray
William R. Johnson
Ivantee
Lacy Steve Chappell
Route 3
Accessory Thief Strikes Cars Citywide
City police investigate three thefts of car rims and a tire wheel from vehicles at local premises. C. C. Freeman Sr. reports chromium headlight rims stolen from his parked car, with C. B. Hauser and Dolph Cox also reporting tire and wheel thefts at their sites. Detectives probe a break‑in at Piedmont Machine Works on 415 Grimes St, where $10 in change was taken from a desk.
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C. C. Freeman Sr
C. B. Hauser
Shady Rest
Dolph Cox
C&s
Piedmont Machine Works
Grimes St
Bank Meeting Slated Tonight in Thomasville
More than 100 bankers and their wives travel to Thomasville for the Piedmont Conference of the NABAC annual meeting. Retiring First National Bank president Walter W. Rapp will see new officers installed and R. L. Pope of the same bank will be the featured speaker. Dan's Darlings, led by Dan Smith, provide entertainment with pianist Mrs. E. S. Earnhardt.
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Thomasville
Piedmont
National Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrolers
Walter W. Rapp
First National Bank
Tonicht
R. L. Pope
Dan
Darlings
Dan Smith
E. S. Earnhardt
Alvah Boyles
Robert Steibing
J. C. Holmes Jr
Burer Craven
C. Finch
Evelyn Prince
R. S. Powell
Amos Ragan
Ben Harris
R. C. Jenkins
Frank Lambeth
NABAC
Marietta Workers Club Plans Myrtle Beach Fishing Trip
The Marietta Workers Club discussed a weekend fishing excursion tentatively set for the June 6 weekend. Members, led by Jack Paris, planned a Myrtle Beach trip at their monthly meeting after a chicken supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Myrtle Beach
Jack Paris
Opposition Seen to Plan for New Medical Center
Residents near the proposed 450000 medical center site fear opposition at a Thursday public hearing before the board of adjustment. The center, bounded by Locke Link and Council Sts and Quaker Lane, would be a two story steel brick building with 28528 square feet. Twenty one doctors and dentists have joined as charter members of High Point Medical Center Inc.
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Board of Adjustment
Locke, Link
Council Sts
Quaker Lane
City Hall
Nurses’ Home
Boulevard
Guilford County Medical Association and Dental Association
High Point Medical Center Inc
M.D
Memorial Day Service moved to Greenhill Cemetery
Memorial Day services on May 30 will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Greenhill Cemetery instead of the parade. Attendees are asked to bring flowers to honor deceased relatives and comrades. Other notices include Ever Ready Club meeting at Mrs. Livian Smith’s home Thursday at 8 p.m. Industrial and Social Club meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at 307 Taylor St. Cottage Prayer Band meets at Vera Taylor’s on Gordy St. tonight at 7:30.
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American Legion
Greenhill Cemetery
Ever Ready Club
Livian Smith
Fourth St
Industrial and Social Club
Josephine Nixon
Taylor St
Cottage Prayer Band
Vera Taylor
Gordy St
Raper Carie B. 64 Funeral in Winston-Salem
Carie B. Raper, 64, died Saturday afternoon after a period of declining health. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 p.m. in Sechrest chapel with Rev. J. P. H. McNatt officiating. Interment followed in Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers included Ernest Hurst Oscar Ellington Thomas Kennedy T. R. Kennedy W. W. Raper Jr. and James W. Raper. He had lived in High Point and owned Tom's Service Station on the Thomasville Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carie B. Raper
Sechrest Chapel
J. P. H. McNatt
Brentwood
Covington Sees No Tax Rate Change for New Fiscal Year
Mayor George Covington says High Point will maintain the current $1.10 per $100 valuation tax rate despite planned capital projects. He notes no surplus expected, looming costs for sewer outfall lines, street paving policy backlog, and electrical system overhaul, with no anticipated tax cut this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
George Covington
Beause
Nea
High Point
Two Young Women Vie For Miss High Point Title
Two contestants compete for Miss High Point honors and the chance to represent the city in Miss North Carolina. Mickey, 21, daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Mickey, works at Belk Beck. Little, 19, daughter of Mr and Mrs F W Little, is employed by Pilot Life Insurance Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Mickey
Johnson
Belk-Beck
Miss Little
F. W. Little
Route 1
Pilot Life Insurance Co
Eleven Girls to Seek Miss High Point Title
Eleven girls will compete for the 1954 Miss High Point crown in High Point North Carolina. The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors the events with talent judging Friday night at 8 in the Junior High School auditorium. A Main Street parade Saturday at 11 features contestants and a Western Style horse show at Albion Millis Stadium with bathing suit judging between events. Final judging and crowning occur Saturday night at 8:30 at the stadium, with Miss Jean Burnworth presenting the crown. Judges include Mayor George Covington Holt McPherson Miss Barbara Ann Crockett Miss North Carolina 1953 Mrs Betty Sue Coletrane Johnson and Miss Burnworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
Polly Yow
Main St
Albion Millis Stadium
Jean Burnworth
High Point
George Covington
Holt McPherson
The
Enterprise
Barbara Ann Crockett
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Betty Sue Coletrane Johnson
Burnworth
Bids Opened for New Guilford Health Center on Montlieu Ave
Guilford County Commissioners planned to open bids today for a new health center on Montlieu Avenue across from High Point College. Contracts are not expected to be awarded today as bids require Medical Care Commission approval. The site was purchased months ago by the county board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County
Montlieu Ave
Board of Commissioners
Medical Care Commission
High Point College
Commencement Address Planned by High Point College Leader
Dr. Dennis H. Cooke president of High Point College will deliver the commencement address at Granite Quarry High School tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis H. Cooke
High Point College
Granite Quarry High School
Five youths charged in weekend wolfpack break ins
Five youths face charges in a string of break ins and thefts labeled the weekend wolfpack. Bobby Kennedy 16 and Fred Morgan 17 were charged with breaking and entering larceny and receiving with bonds set at 200. Douglas Alderman 17 R L Dills 17 and Major Wood Jr. 16 were charged earlier with burglaries at Traditional Upholstery Co and McLeod's Service Station and National Upholstery Co. Wood faces two counts. Kennedy and Alderman released on bond. Dills Morgan Wood jailed. Cases set for Municipal Court May 31. A Nebo woman 21, Lessie Ethel Bugg, was arrested for two forgery counts. Colon Evans 34 Sophia resident remains jailed on driving with revoked license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Ray Kennedy
S. Hamilton St
Fred Morgan
Mangum Ave
Douglas Alderman
Asheboro St
R. L. Dills
W. Burton St
Major Wood Jr
W. Green St
Wood
Manning St
McLeod
George Leverett
Plainclothes Division
Lessie Ethel Bugg
Nebo
Spring's Return Seems Settled in High Point Forecast
The weatherman reiterates that spring is returning with continued sunny and warm conditions. Today 85 degrees high with a 58 degree low tonight. last night 51. Partially cloudy skies Wednesday may slightly mar the ideal pattern. tomorrow's high around 80.
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High Point
Realty Transfers Across Towns Highlight Multiple Property Deals
Real estate records show numerous transfers including E Lyne to Lee Wilson two Snow Park lots, Bennison and Johnson families exchanging parcels near D S Neill and Lowe Estate, and multiple Bennison transfers of Oak Hill and Brentwood areas. Other moves include Welborn St, Hamilton St, and Eastview plots with various buyers and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigh Peter Township
E. Lyne
Lee Wilson
Snow Park
Tenner Bennison
Clyde Johnson
D. S. Neill
Lowe
J. W. Johnson
Edwin P. Bennison
Allan Bennison
Brentwood School Park
Allan Bennis
Milbourne Heights
E. M. Foley
Ralph M. Branch
Brown and Tabor
Better Bilt Homes Inc
James M. Hayworth
Rotary
Clarence O. Sechrest
E. B. Surrett
Welborn St
Nannie V. Thomas
Nellie G. Jarrett
Oak Hill Park
Wayne C. Freeman
R. H. Freeman
Eastview
Auto wreck civil suit settled for 1250 dollars
Compromise settlement for 1250 dollars ends a civil suit arising from an auto wreck. Minor plaintiff Barbara Lewis Pegram, represented by Thomas M. Lewis, suffered serious injuries. Defendant L. W. Owens to pay attorney fees and medical expenses. judgment signed by Municipal Court Judge Archie Myatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Lewis
Barbara Lewis Pegram
L. W. Owens
Archie Myatt
Plans To Use State Powell Bill Funds For City Streets
The city plans to spend a state Powell Bill allocation on three street improvement projects in southern and eastern districts with work likely to begin around July 1. Projects include Craft St at Harvel Park and Day and West for Nagiesh, plus Savoia for Negroes from Kivett Dr to Leonard St. The city expects about 120 000 to 125 000 from Powell Bill funds and will announce additional projects later. George Dean says work will start after a dust control oil shipment arrives and petitions by property owners are due July 1.
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Powell
George Covington
Craft St
Harvel Park
Day
Nagiesh
Eal Savoia
Kivett Dr
Leonard St
North Carolina
Covington
High Point
Powell Bill
George Dean
Public Works
Dean
Election Officials To Get Ballots Books Thursday
High Point Greensboro and Guilford County registrars will meet Thursday to receive ballots books and instructions for the primary Saturday. A L Meyland county board of elections chairman has announced High Point registrars will meet at 5 30 p m in the county building here Greensboro and county registrars will meet at the courthouse in Greensboro at 10 30 a m Meyland stated that all registrars will open their polling places at 6 30 a m and close them at 6 30 p m A meeting to canvass the votes and return election books will be held in the county courthouse June 1 at 11 a m Meyland added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Greensboro
Guilford
A. L. Meyland
County Board of Elections
County Regise Trars
Meyland
District Governor visits Exchange Club outlines covenant
District No. 1 Governor L J Siebert of Leaksville explains the National Exchange Club covenant as an educational plan to strengthen citizenship and honor veterans. Reports from the Rocky Mount conference are given by Garland Abbot M L Patrick A E Sherron and Thornton Carmack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Club
Local
L. J. Siebert
Leaksville
Sievert
Rocky Fount
Garland Abbot
M. L. Patrick
A. E. Sherron
Thornton Caarnock
National Exchange Club
Louisville
Puerto Rico
Lloyad Tinderwood
Red Shield Boys’ Club
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Nancy Hill
Dean Mac Pruette
Becky Hammer
Rachel Richardson
Marvin Williams
Paul Moss
Lin
Miss Frank
Margaret Locke
Lawrence Brown
Sturkey
Wallace Spencer
Spencer
B&h
State
George Hershel Anders
Asheville
Mendenhall
Anders
Ethel Diggs
Harvey Carpenter
Marietta Workers Club
Public Works Department
High Point Enterprise
Pt Ana
Elaine Mickey
Jackie Little
Ier
Lae
Wolfpack’ Gang
Colon Evans
Sophia
Ward St
B Teague
Kevenersville
Joe Phillips
Paul Snore
W. F. Jones
D. Ex ‘Dunlap
B. C. Meehan
Evans
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