Seniors Inducted Into NHS at High Point High School
Eleven seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society at High Point High School as new members Betty Bundy Jerry Bullin Ruth Ann Crawford Patsy Garrison Carolyn Ann Guyer Carolyn Hill W L Hill Caroline Kirkman Louise McGahey Patsy Wall and Harriette Zimmerman were welcomed with candles as existing members explained the groups four pillars scholarship character leadership and service Irene Whitley presided and the service award will be given to the senior with the most unselfish school contributions next spring including a list of 18 current members and plans for future inductions
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High Point High School
Betty Bundy
Jerry Bullin
Ruth Ann Crawford
Patsy Garrison
Carolyn Ann Guyer
Carolyn Hill
W. L. Hill
Caroline Kirkman
Louise McGahey
Patsy Wall
Harriette Zimmerman
Irene Whitley
Jean Blankenship
Kay Moore
Mike Collins
Frances Blair
Vada Byers
Carol Sue Denning
Joy Goldsmith
Claire Greer
Charles Huff
Thema Howell
Penny Hutchinson
Donald Jacobs
Sandra James
Barbara Madison
Carolyn McSwain
Day Moore
Bill Newsome
Irene Whi
Mae van Zett
Observance of American Education Week Planned
Thomasville plans local observance of American Education Week November 6 to 12 with windows displays and a daily radio broadcast by one of five schools. Theme is Schools Your Investment in America. Local kickoff at churches for Good Citizenship Day with topics from five schools on character building classroom practices fundamental living better living and a strong nation.
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Thomasville
America
Main St
Colonial Dr. School
Church St. School
Kern St
Liberty Dr
National Education Association
The
American Legion
United States Office of Education
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Elizabeth Leonard
Alta H. Watkins
George H. Arnold
Mary Long
Jeff Warner
Seasonal Dip Noted In Building and Mailing Permits
A report shows October postal receipts off by 4,491.50 while new construction permits total 44,290 for 15 projects. Universal Television Co. received a 15,000 permit for new space and Smart Sox Inc. 14,000 for plant construction. City officials caution seasonal patterns may mislead but note shipping via company trucks remains active.
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Lux Canenaliy Chaser
Cal Shi
York
Sones Ing
Aniversal Teevision Co
Ammount
Smart Sox Inc
Inspectors Say Permit Violated at Reliance Paint Plant
Inspectors say the Reliance Paint and Varnish Co. plant in the industrial area violated initial building plans and used the structure for paint manufacturing. City and state officials report misrepresented plans, unauthorized revisions, and failure to stop work despite orders. Local fire inspectors later noted production of explosive materials.
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Reliance Paint and Varnish Co
Neas
Genoa
State Building Office
Someon
Esr Ag
Rmit
Wilding
Mercury to Drop Below Freezing Tonight
The forecast calls for freezing temperatures with an afternoon clearing sky. Tonight and tomorrow expect light winds and near seasonable highs around 54 degrees, with tonight’s low near 28 to 30 degrees, much colder than last night.
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H Polat
Freeze Wales
Woman officer Louise Freeman joins Asheboro police force
Chief Clarence Lovett announced the appointment of Louise Freeman as a patrol officer on the second shift making her the force's second woman. He also named Boyd Cagle and John Seerees for third shift roles with Cagle a North Asheboro resident and Navy veteran, and Seerees promoted to sergeant status.
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Louise Freeman
Everett
Eves Avenue
Clarence J. Lovett
Boyd Cagle
Fred Cagle
North Asheboro
John Seerees
Freeman
Star
Asheboro
Cagle
Ashe
Medical Testimony Given In Death Case
State evidence in Superior Court indicates an alleged ax murder victim died of lockjaw rather than head wound. Defense seeks non suit claiming death from medical negligence. Coroner and doctors discuss tetanus injection and whether the wound alone caused death. State plans second degree murder verdict. defense notes prior violence by the victim.
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L. C. Cheetman
L. Richardson Preyer
Inide
Mentinens Frat
Agurs
Nee
H. H. Creft
de Creft
E. S. Sams
Cheetmon
Sams
Cheetman
Guilford County Valuation Surges in 1955 Growth
County tax office figures show Guilford County property values rose to 576 319 612 in 1955 from 557 561 129 in 1954, with Morehead leading at 197 148 320. High Point Township posted 14 717 849, while rural valuations reached 84 399 793. High Point city values climbed about 34 percent to 129 357 633, despite a 600 thousand shortfall in earlier estimates affecting the city budget.
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Guilford County
Greens
Morehead
High Point
Greensboro
No Candidates In Election Instructs Write-In Votes
Vacant election slate leaves hamlet voters told to record their choices on blank paper sheets. Officials indicate no candidates are running and direct residents to submit write in selections as permitted.
Carroll to Speak at Open Meeting in Asheboro
Dr. Charles F. Carroll of North Carolina will address the Asheboro Woman's Club on November 9 at the Asheboro Country Club. The program, organized by the education department led by Mrs. Carl Lanier, includes introduction by Guy B. Teachey. Hostesses include Miss Billie Russell and Miss Jocembere from the Fine Arts Department.
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Asheboro
Charles F. Carroll
North Carolina
Jo Cembere
Fine Arts Department
Judge sentences Hobson for abuse case
Ralph A. Hobson, 38, formerly indicted for a state crime, received a two year sentence with five years suspended after pleading. He was ordered to pay court costs and to report periodically on good behavior. Hobson had been accused of molesting his 11 year old niece. The judge noted the defendant appeared lame for the incident.
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Fae
Ralph Arthur Hobson
Ae Iro
Ra State
L. Richardson Preyer
Hobson
H E
Inter-Club Council Elects D. O. Ward
D. O. Ward was elected to lead the Inter-Club Council on Tuesday night. Ward has long led church civic work and served as chairman of the board of deacons at N Main St Baptist Church. Other officers elected include Joe T. Reynolds as vice president and Julian Jo as treasurer, with two-year terms for several directors.
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D. O. Ward
Ong Hh
N. Main St
Lane District
Virgina Carolina
South Caron
Ward
Pena Ice
Shaels c
Joe T. Reynolds
Civitan Club
Neat
Kos’ Rege
Sanama
The
American Business Club
Charlies H. Peace
UF Drive Reaches 80.5 Percent in United Fund Campaign
The drive shows $155 187 raised or 80.5 percent of the $193 500 goal. Division results include Advance Gifts 101.2 percent Industrial 70.5 percent Commercial 47.0 percent Chain Stores 42.5 percent Government a cent Salesmen 47.2 percent Special Gifts 31.3 percent Geographic 19.9 percent. Campaign chairman Jim Millis urged division chairs to submit returns promptly.
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United Fund-Red Cross
Jim Millis
Muscular Dystrophy Chairmen Named in High Point Campaign
Mrs. Al R. Cross and Fireman J Gallimore chair the local Muscular Dystrophy Association drive for a November 18 house-to-house canvass. Local chapter supports patient services with 25 percent of funds retained. remainder funds research and clinics. Notables joining include Georg xon Adele Hicks and R E Clement. Volunteers urged to register at Hillcrest Drive or 236 for the statewide effort endorsed by firefighters and letter carriers and backed by Gov Hodges.
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al R. Cross
Hillcrest Dr
Georg Xon
Adele Hicks
R. E. Clement
Cross
High Point
Gallimore
Luther Hodges
Mages
George Covington
Death of Mrs. Sarah Bailey Leaves 179 Direct Descendants
Mrs. Sarah Bailey, 89, of Rt. 1 Salt Rock West Virginia died here yesterday leaving 179 direct descendants. Surviving are daughter Mrs. Clara Lucas and four other daughters, three sons, 70 grandchildren, 99 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
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Chesapeake
Ohio
Sarah Bailey
Rt. 1
Salt Rock
W. Va
Clara Lucas
Air Show Promises Spectacle With Balloons Parachutes
The Sunday air show features Miche l by the world's only hot air balloon and aerial acrobatics. Ben Huntley of Charlotte and Melvin Robinson will perform free fall parachute jumps from high altitude. Deaton notes ample parking and an unobstructed view as the event aims to boost local interest in flying and possibly establish a local airport.
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Fenere Michel
Plare
Ben Huntley
Charlotte
Miami
Melvin Robinson
Deaton
John Law Fined For Truck Overload In Ohio Court
John R. Law, 27, of Strasburg Ohio, was fined 1034 dollars plus costs in the New Concord mayor’s court for an overload violation. State highway patrol reported his truck was over by 35.280 pounds.
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Zanesville
Ohio
John R. Law
Law
Strasburg
J. K. Taylor
New Concord
State
Prayer for Moral and Spiritual Reform in Challenging Times
A brief devotional plea urging focus on moral and spiritual life over material pursuits. The prayer asks for better orders and better people to turn to God’s will, citing a closing blessing attributed to John 8 and attributed to Bishop Emeritus Conan Eugeee of the United Brethren Church.
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Jesus
John
Conan
Eugeee SS Mo
Ngelical
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Ek Tee
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