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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1955
Page
11
The city planning and zoning commission approved a revised subdivision ordinance and recommends adoption by City Council. It requires subdividers to install curbs gutters and crushed stone on streets they grade for development and clarifies drainage sewer and water facility policies. The panel also backed a street classification plan.
Unsettled weather expected with temperatures a few degrees below normal. Forecasters indicate a chance of rain and overcast skies tomorrow across the region.
Jury presented case outlines with multiple defendants. H N ee bound over on a bank case under two thousand dollars bond. Willie Ploeeatt received a 90 day suspended sentence for hit and run with two year condition and fine. James C Hill found not guilty of assault. Jackie Ome ordered to pay costs. Fred E Cruthis convicted of drunk driving with eighteen month suspended sentence and fines. Floyd D Header received 30 day suspended sentences for malicious damage and concealed weapon.
The Furniture City American Business Club joins James town High School Band in raising funds for a Miami trip to perform at the Orange Bowl. A committee will pick the outstanding AB Club member. Jack Greer attended with John Kennedy. K. G. Kennedy joined. Door prize won by Clarence Hustrulid.
Kankakee Illinois Police Chief Wallace Flannery says his officers are strictly enforcing a no exceptions order to ticket cars for overparking. He cites two instances where he parked, left to get change, and returned to find tickets. After paying a second 50 cent fine, the chief reaffirmed that the order still stands.
In Winston-Salem Federal District Court Judge Hayes sentenced Scott to two years for posing as an FBI agent. FBI informant Carmen J. Stuart testified Scott posed during meetings with a girl in Mount Airy and at a VFW dance. Scott admitted his mistake and promised not to repeat the conduct, but the judge called the testimony abnormal and noted prior bond release in August.
Local 63 United Auto Workers members will decide between two contract offers after a special meeting at the Tryon Street plant. The union seeks a wage increase, extended vacation pay, and an extra half holiday on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve with pay as negotiations resume after the old contract expired last Tuesday.
A religious reflection from William J. Faulkner of Chicago Illinois praising quiet places open roads silent woods calm lakes and hills as sources of spiritual rest and healing in Jesus name Amen.
Police reported injuries at Howell and North Main Streets after a pickup truck from a coal company collided with another vehicle yesterday at 12 10 PM. The injured were Robert G. Anderson 21 of 406 Tomlinson Street and Odell Reeder 48 of Jamestown. Damages were estimated at 250 dollars per vehicle.
High Point the debit totals for October show a small month gain while the ten month total rises sharply. The year to date reaches 498 218 000 versus 427 764 000 last year with gains also seen in Raleigh Wilmington Wilson and Winston Salem at about 15 percent.
City firefighters were summoned to extinguish an auto fire yesterday afternoon at 1 40. The damage was extensive and S P Kimsey was listed as the vehicle owner.
Veterans and citizens observe Buddy Poppy Day on November 12 as a tribute to heroes and freedom. The proclamation designates November 12 as the day of observance honoring veterans and national service.
A robbery suspect was held on a $4,000 bond after a magistrate hearing. Sybil Whitehead, 11, identified the man as the robber of a drug store cash register while alone in the store at the time.
A disorder of limited clarity outlines a NARC research effort led by Richard Masland of Winston-Salem at the Naeedo School of . The campaign targets support and action with an event scheduled for November 13. Kennerly estimates around 300 retarded children are born each year.
A radio class presents an ironic interpretation of a Maupassant tale. The planned performance features student actors and a modest production set.
A $25,000 damage suit was filed Saturday in Guilford Superior Court against a High Point bus company. The plaintiff says she fell inside a bus on February 23, injuring her back and identifying the incident with the bus operation.
Trustees of High Point Memorial Hospital launch a drive to raise 350000 for the Heart Center expansion. Subscriptions fund deluxe private rooms at 10000 each with more rooms planned as pledges come in, payable over three years and eligible for income tax deductions.
Local Toastmasters Arch Schoch and Reeve Felts played key roles at the district education conference in Charlotte. International President John M. Haynes attended, praising progress in communication. Other speakers included Hills and North Carolina humorist Clifton, with regional clubs Archdale Post 206 and Piedmont Toastmasters actively engaging in sessions.
Judge George B. Patton opened Randolph Superior Court with 11 divorces granted yesterday. Plaintiffs include James Walden from Ruth Walden and Willie Macomer from Ellis Hunter, among others in the two week civil term.
A weekend education conference held in Sanford was reported at a Keen club meeting attended by High Point club members. Hodges spoke and Glenn Smith, Charles Warner and M. L. Patrick were noted attendees. Joe Beamon Jr. appeared as a guest with Beamon listed as a club member.
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