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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1961

Page

2

Stock market hits new highs in heavy trading

The New York market pushed into record territory with the AP 60 up 1.40 to 269.90 at noon. Gains in American Telephone Sears Roebuck and Woolworth lifted averages while Big Three automakers slipped and rails made only minor gains. The Dow rose 4.94 to 737.50 as oils and nonferrous metals moved higher.

New York Associated Press American Telephone Woolworth Sears Roebuck Wall Street Chrysler Ford General Motors U.S. Steel American Stock Exchange U.S

Wives Send Peace Plan Replies From Kennedy Khrushchev

Mrs John F Kennedy and Mrs Nikita Khrushchev reply to the Strike for Peace movement agreeing women should push for peace while differing on methods. Mrs Kennedy cites Kennedy administration strength as path to peace and Mrs Khrushchev cites threats against homes and children naming Margaret Chase Smith as a critic of U S defense policy.

Washington John F. Kennedy Nikita Khrushchev Dagmar Wilson Kennedy Margaret Smith Sen Margaret Chase Smith Maine U.S Khrushchev

Civil Defense To Resume Warning System Tests

Civil defense director George Spinnett announced tests of the warning system will restart on November 27. Sirens will emit a three minute steady blast for general alert and a three minute wailing tone for take cover, with street clearance requested during take cover tests.

Civil Defense Office George Spinnett Spinnett

Warroad Girl, 20, Heads Orphan Family After Death

Rita Foster, 20, son and seven daughters and relatives depend on her to run the household after the death of their mother and their father illness. Grace Foster appointed legal guardian. The Warroad, Minnesota family includes Nancy 17 Michael 15 Gloria 14 Barbara 12 Delores 11 Roberta 9 Vonnie 20, also away briefly.

Nancy Michael Gloria Barbara Delores Roberta Rita Warroad High School Minneapolis Vonnie Warroad Lake of the Woods Minnesota Donald Foster Grace Foster Miss Foster

Baptists urged open doors to all races in colleges and churches

The Southern Baptist Christian Life Commission urged a relevant Christianity to address race problems and other issues. Dr Valentine urged that the law requires racial desegregation in public facilities but a higher law requires integration of all believers. The report backed admitting Negro students to Wake Forest and Mars Hill and urged trustees to open doors regardless of race. The convention planned to name a new president as two candidates were discussed.

Christian Life Commission Southern Baptist Convention Valentine State Christian Life Committee Roger H. Crook Raleigh Wake Forest College Mars Hill College C. B. Deane Rockingham Deane Nane Starnes Asheville George Simmons Wadesboro First Baptist Church

Employment Personnel To Meet Here In North Carolina

The Greensboro High Point Winston Salem area IAPES chapter will hold its fall meeting at the local YWCA Building tomorrow night. About 85 representatives have reserved for a 6 30 p m dinner. State Superintendent Charles Bates will speak on improving relations between the local Employment Security Commission office and the State Department of Education's Trade and Industrial Education Division. Out of area guests include J W Beach Richard Smith John Fleming Clarence Bass Edson Bates and John G Harris. The Greensboro High Point Winston Salem area covers seven local Employment Security offices in Greensboro High Point Winston Salem Spray Mount Airy Reidsville and Thomasville.

Greensboro-High Point Winston Salem North Carolina Chapter of International Assn. of Personnel In Employment Security YWCA Charles Bates Trade and Industrial Education Raleigh Employment Security Commission Trade Industrial Education Division State Department of Education J. W. Beach Employment Security Commission of Richard Smith IAPES

Man and wife hospitalized after apartment shooting

In Gastonia North Carolina Homer Southard 57 and Wilbur Grant 46 were involved in a dispute at their shared apartment building. Mrs Evelyn Southard was wounded when a rifle shot pierced a door and struck her stomach. Grant fired back as Southard was also hit.

Homer Southard Wilbur Grant Evelyn Southard Grant Southard

Obituary notices for Knox and Sanders families in High Point

Frank T. Knox 77 of 1618 West St died Sunday night after years of declining health. He worked at Silver Knit Hosiery Mill and belonged to Second Presbyterian Church. Surviving: son Herman Knox, two nieces, a cousin, and funeral details set for Thursday at Second Presbyterian with burial in Greenhill Cemetery. Also mentions services for John Sanders age 18 and related memorials and church roles.

Frank T. Knox 1618 West St Mecklenberg High Point Mary T. Holt Washington, D. C William Caldwell Second, Presbyterian Church John L. Pharr Greenhill Moore Funeral Home St. Paul Holiness Servstandard Chury John Sanders Bose Ives Mens Church Nis Carolina Flossi Tom Sanders Ches Ester Cester Oweet Chester Andy Sam Patethoaist McLeod Anners W. Astor Buri the Bey Baptist ‘Hill

Bus Blasting Case Thrown Out Of Court

Superior Court Judge William Copeland acquitted Enoch Jones and Eugene Chance two Indians charged with blowing up a school bus on December 31 1960 amid integration tensions in Lillington North Carolina. The judge cited insufficient evidence after a conference with Solicitor Archie Taylor. Chance and Jones pleaded innocent.

Lillington N.C Superior Court William Copeland Enoch Jones Eugene Chance Copeland Archie Taylor Chance Ad Jones

Rayburn's Health Wanes Amid Repeated Illness Cycles

Rayburn's administrative assistant John Holton quotes doctors noting this is the fourth illness and Rayburn has weakened with each return. The pattern shows alternating improvement and relapse, signaling a continuing decline in his condition.

Rayburn John Holton Mewsmen

Reckless Driving Charges Hit Local Residents

Reckless driving charges were filed against Carol Wayne Young 20 of Willowbrook Street for driving on Kroger parking lot property. Frances Jean Small Smith 23 faces a 7 note worthless check charge to Anderson's Drug Co and disposal of a mortgaged television. David B. Green 18 and Phillip Ray Everhart 16 were cited for reckless driving with Dec. 6 court dates. The song On the Banks of the Wabash was written by Paul Dreiser, brother of Theodore Dreiser.

Carol Wayne Young Willowbrook Street Kroger’s S. Main Street Frances Jean Small Smith Church Street Anderson's Drug Co David B. Green Triangle Lake Road

Christmas Club Checks Mailed to 2 843 in NC

North Carolina National Bank distributes 1 580 379 in Christmas Club checks to 16 608 depositors across nine cities from Greensboro to Wilmington. Cities listed include Charlotte with 2 957 depositors receiving 318 085 and Winston Salem starting its first Christmas Club year.

Charlotte North Carolina National Bank P. N.calhoun Greensboro High Point Raleigh Burlington Durham Statesville Tarboro Wilmington Winston-Salem

Touch of Mink Fashions Open for Winter Wear

A circular mink accent can dress day or night wear with options including a boa scarf shawl collar or ascot Each piece costs under 100 dollars offering affordable luxury for winter wardrobes.

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