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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1962
Page
17
A two alarm blaze leveled a one story plant at 1506 Wendell Street injuring no one. About 20 workers were inside when the fire started near spray bins in the wood finishing operation. Firemen contained the flames with no sprinkler system and no estimate of loss yet.
High Point hosts a three day Hawaii themed event for about 1000 Jaycees from across the state. Registration Friday leads into a Friday party and Saturday sessions with a luncheon and banquet headlined by Bob Conger. Jaycees will tour local sites and have remodeled Alderman Studios for the meeting.
Miss Tully Crockett, 17, was chosen by Mayor Carson Stout to represent High Point in Greensboro for the Miss Holiday Jubilee of 1963 contest on November 23. The winner earns a $400 scholarship. contestants receive a Beauty Queen Certificate. Crockett, a Central High senior and former Homecoming Queen, is the daughter of Earl B. and Mrs. Crockett of 627 West Lexington Avenue.
Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc announces an Oak Workshop at Sedgefield Inn on November 15 for furniture makers and designers using Appalachian oak or planning to start. Talks cover new finishes design opportunities oak properties and accelerated activity from fall 1962 introductions.
The weatherman forecasts clear, crisp conditions for the High Point area through Friday. Tonight will be cold with a low near 26 and clear skies, while Thursday should bring fair skies and warmer temperatures. High tomorrow is expected around 62 with yesterday’s airport high at 55 and a 31 degree overnight low.
The Parks and Recreation Dept sponsors Blair Park Club House event at 8 p.m. to introduce Western style square dancing. The Open House invites public observation and the club will form classes for interested learners.
Baritone Cornell MacNeill will perform as the featured artist at the Community Concert Association program in Memorial Auditorium at High Point College. The 8:30 p.m. event is part of a 1962 46th year series sponsored by the association and the college. Gilbert Gray is president of the Community Concert board with officers and new members listed.
The county board’s new members Percy Sears and W E Davis attended a courthouse briefing to learn county operations ahead of the Dec 3 meeting. The session included answers to questions and a look at responsibilities as the current holdovers and incumbents prepare to swear in and elect leadership.
William Penn High School will host an Open House Thursday night at 7 45 to observe American Education Week. Parents and friends will see teachers and students meet the challenge of change during the classroom program followed by a short business session in the auditorium.
The Enterprise reports a debate sparked by Heritage President Rhett Ball’s claim that furniture will follow patterns seen in textiles and cigarettes with a few giants dominating. Proponents cite history of mergers and industry growth, while skeptics argue the craft will retain many small firms despite occasional consolidations.
Calvin C. Orrell head of operations for the Republican Executive Committee apologizes in writing to Chief Deputy D. S. Lee after a tirade toward deputies serving legal papers at Orrell's Funeral Home. He says fatigue and heat of the moment led to unkind remarks and admits the incident while defending the deputies acting in good faith.
Howard Hensley age 41 and Frank Wicker age 37 were arrested at the Holiday Inn Motel on embezzlement warrants signed by Cecil Shaver who also lived there. Police say the men worked out of California and Shaver claims they embezzled 900 dollars. more than 1,000 dollars was found in their possession. Trial in Municipal Court set for November 16.
Police search for a young man who snatched a pocketbook from Mrs Beulah Owens on Whiteoak Street at 8 30 p m yesterday. She was walking home from work when the youth ran by grabbed the bag and disappeared between two houses.
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