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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1960
Page
11
Rumors claim private firms may take over city ambulance service in High Point. Funeral directors have discussed centralized or private options, but no formal agreement exists. Previous talks noted by directors emphasize maintaining service while financial losses deter voluntary exits.
Dr Christopher L Wilson delivered a historical overview of church state relations from the Middle Ages to modern times at the City American Business meeting. A native of Yorkshire, he studied at Leeds and London universities, taught in England and the United States, and moved into industry and academia in a career spanning Imperial Chemical Re, Hudson Foam Plastics and Phillips-Foscue.
W E Stanton principal reports a weekend theft at Leonard Street School. An intruder broke a door glass, unlocked the entry and stole food items including grits, six cans of milk, 15 potatoes, hamburger, and eight dollars in cash.
Carroll L Mann Jr state college civil engineering professor will address Construction Specifications Institute members at the High Point Greensboro Airport Restaurant tonight at 6 on Speci aorene and Contractual Relat The CSI includes members from High Point Greensboro and Winston Salem.
Two youths, John Dexter Walls Jr. and Beverly Ray Gillespie, faced swift action after a midnight crime spree. Police recovered 126 of 130 stolen cigarette packs, two bushels of apples, and vending coin boxes. They received 90 day terms for malicious damage, eight months for larceny, and related penalties on the roads, with prior records noted.
H. Frank Hunsucker Sr. died at 1:50 p.m. after an extended illness. He founded Highland Cotton Mills and served as chairman of the board. A longtime trustee of High Point College, he also held director roles at Wachovia Bank, North State Telephone, and the Sheraton Hotel. He was active in Masonry and Kiwanis, survived by his wife Marce Goley and children, with funeral set at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church.
James Nance of Windley Street was convicted in Municipal Court for stomping an acquaintance in the face, breaking the victim Samuel Keenan Jr.’s nose and left cheekbone. Keenan was hospitalized. Nance received an eight month suspended sentence with five years good behavior, plus medical costs and court costs.
City council in formal session approved a new street projects contract estimated at 283000 dollars to be funded by property owners pro rata. The plan adds to nearly 600000 dollars in street improvements for the current fiscal year and lists Pinehurst Drive Rockspring Road Larkin Street Sprucedale Drive and other streets for work.
Three local residents were named to the board of directors of the Central Carolina Rehabilitation Center during the board’s regular meeting. The appointees were Mrs. Margaret Dalton Jack Campbell and James H Millis.
Optometrist Dr M D Keith received the Exchange Clubs Exchangite of the Year Award at the Rainbow Supper Club for devoted service to Crippled Children and local projects. The honor was presented by J H Mourane as club president Lester Morgan led the program on a ladies night.
Forecasts show tonight mostly fair and not too cool with a low near 44 degrees. Temperatures reached 72 today after a 37 degree low last night. Clouds increase Thursday with scattered showers likely from Thursday night into Friday.
A string of high volume traffic crashes on High Point streets caused more than 3520 in property damage yesterday. Notable incidents included a 1952 truck flying 50 feet off an embankment on E Washington Street and a two car crash on E Commerce at S Centennial with 2400 in damage. No injuries reported.
Jeff Williams of Chickasha Oklahoma addressed the High Point Executives Club at the Sheraton Hotel urging faith in America. The humorist called the TV age tense yet urged courage and hope. He noted the American people determine a nation’s greatness and stressed readiness in challenging times.
North Carolina residents are invited to an Appreciation Night dinner in Raleigh on December 6 honoring Gov. Luther Hodges. Tickets cost 6.00 each. reservations are requested by November 25 with mail orders to Governor's Dinner, P. O. Box 301, Raleigh.
A prayer leading to right judgment and first things first is offered by Russell S. Hutchison of New Concord Ohio professor of Bible and Religion at Muskingum College. The prayer asks for divine wisdom in study and service through Jesus Christ.
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