High Point Adds Funds for Greensboro High Point Airport
City council approves about 11 000 more to the airport after federal plans for a 950 000 radar site. Total 28 875 this year with future 28 857 requested next year. Funds to acquire land and 295 000 in construction to expand capacity for Capital and Eastern airlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Greensboro
Charles Kearns
Kearns
Capital
Eastern Airlines
Eastern
Golden Falcons
Fleeing man with whisky nabbed. others face charges
Walter Lee Crowder, 36, of Route 5 fled after being spotted with two half gallon jugs of whisky, leaving a trail as he ran. He was charged with liquor law violation, posted 300 bond, and awaits Municipal Court. Also, John L Silverheels faced assault charges with a shotgun threats, and a related auto theft case involving Frye and Barefoot. Bonds ranged from 200 to 1,000 with hearings set for Nov. 21. Other arrests included Prentiss Wall for a bad check and Willie Holder for drunk driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lee Crowder
Route 5
Crowder
John L Silverheels
Hughie Frye
Joe Barefoot
W. Green Street
Frye
Barefoot
Silverheels
Jay Silverheels
Tonto
Lone Ranger
Prentiss Lamar Wall
Thomasville
M. K. Eldridge
S. Main Street
Wall
Willie R. Holder
Real estate transfers in High Point area
High Point Savings and Trust Co transfers Oak wood Cemetery addition to Harold M. White. Multiple parcels shift from Irvin White to James C. Cox and wife and others as well as juniors and spouses in Irvin Heights. W R Gordon conveys Gordon Road lot to J E Gordon and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Township
High Point Savings and Trust Co
Harold M. White
Oakwood Cemetery
Irvin White
James C. Cox
Jack Snider
Paul H. Collins
James A. Johnson
Junior
Oliphant
W. H. Lamb
R. E. Jones
H. M. Graves
James F. Gragg
John W. Harrison Jr
Irvin Heights
W. R. Gordon
J. E. Gordon
Gordon Road
Summer Spell Still With Us
The forecast continues warm autumn weather with highs near 75, mid 60s tomorrow, and mild nights around the mid-50s. Scattered showers are possible late tonight into Wednesday, with Thursday turning fair and cool and no extreme cold in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Weather Bureau
Midwest
North Carolina Patrol Launches Weekend Crackdown
The State Highway Patrol orders all leaves canceled as part of an emergency drive to reduce rising highway deaths. Captains in Troop C hold meetings in Greensboro while Col. James R. Smith and officials plan intensified enforcement and publicity for the weekend. A new camera car will join speed checks as 92 people have died in weekend crashes since October, with 22 fatalities last weekend alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Greensboro
A. W. Welch
Welch
Raleigh
James R. Smith
Col. Smith
Capt. Welch
Tra Ific
North Carolina
Foam Rubber Co. Plant Going Up
The six year old Southeastern Foam Rubber Co. completes footings and brick work on a new $100,000 plant on Progress Road. The move from Commerce and Willowbrook Street to be completed by Feb 1 will expand staff from 40. The 25,000 square foot one story facility fronts Progress with a Johnson Road service road. The plant will house new machinery for foam rubber and polyether foam products from Hewitt Robbins Inc. of Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Foam Rubbber Co
Progress Road
Commerce
Willowbrook Street
J. R. Rhodenhiser
Rhodenhiser
Industrial Development Corp
Southeastern
Hewitt-Robbins Inc
Buffalo
N. Y
Johnson Road
J. W. Coltrane
Ward Street
Phillips-Foscue Corp
W. Green Street
Center Joint Center Bids Exceed Appropriations Review
A study committee will review bids for a new county city joint center Thursday. Architects meet with the committee at 9 a.m. to discuss financing as bids total about 1.14 million, about 300 thousand over combined appropriations. The project, to be sited beside the current city hall, will house law enforcement, courts and tax offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Hinson
Hinson
High Point
Month Proclaimed for Religion in American Life by Mayor
Mayor Jess Washburn proclaims November as Religion in American Life month. Sponsored by the local Jaycees, activities stress religion in personal family and community life and urge regular worship attendance to uphold freedom of worship.
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Jess Washburn
Jaycees
Washburn
Unsafe Place: Driver Hits Building After Crash in Louisville
William Jackson, seeking a safe practice spot, drove into an empty lot in Louisville and accelerated too hard. The car rammed a fence and struck a building, causing $1,500 in damage. Jackson faces reckless driving and no driver's permit charges.
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Louisville
William Jackson
Jackson
Annexing of Plant Ordered by High Point City Council
Carolina Container Co. will join High Point on Feb 1 1959 under a city policy requiring outside firms to annex when applying for water and sewer services. The council approved the application and allowed immediate utility taps while maps and petitions are prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Container Co
High Point
Carolina
Prospect Street
Carolina Container
Bill Williams
Utilities Department
Annexation Study Committee Forms for High Point Plan
A special study committee appointed by Mayor Jess Washburn meets at city hall to study High Point annexation efforts. The group, including council members Katharine Kirkman Hubert Bryant and Charles Stuart, aims to report to the City Council by month end with a plan to lead local business development and civic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Jess Washburn
Washburn
Katharine Kirkman
Hubert Bryant
Charles Stuart
Clarence E. Lambeth
Joe F. Wood
John W. Austin
George Lyles
George Covington Holt McPherson
Robert Conner
General Assembly
City Planning Department
Inflation Warning From Judge Kessinger at High Point Dinner
Judge Harold C. Kessinger of Ridgewood New Jersey warned inflation is the major U S problem urging courage and budget balance by Congress. He said the dollar has weakened about 50 percent in 15 years and a 25 cent dollar could come next generation if inflation isn’t checked.
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United States
Harold C. Kessinger
Ridgewood
N. J
High Point Executives Club
Kessinger
Blackburn College
Northwestern University
University of Chicago
Rotary International
Prayer for TOSDAY by W. Kenneth Pope in Houston
A dated Methodist prayer asks for greater trust in God and companionship amid uncertainty. It seeks strength to face trials with Christ beside believers, asking to remove loneliness and to journey in faith without fear.
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God
Christ
Records Broken by Library as October Circulation Surges
Public library circulation reached over 13 000 in October, a 25 percent rise from 1957 and 16 consecutive months of records. Librarian Neal Austin cites growing public interest, the Washington Street Branch's 34 percent first month gain, and the Bookmobile's year one expansion as drivers.
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Public Library
Neal Austin
Austin
Washington Street
Washington and
Fourth Streets
Main Street
Arts and Crafts Open House Ends Fall Series
The Arts and Crafts Workshop closes its fall series with a public open house at Junior High School at 7 20. City Council and parks and recreation commission members are invited to view student work and displays. Refreshments will be served. The winter series begins January 8.
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Arts and Crafts Workshop
City Council
Parks and Recreation Commission
Smoker Blamed For Park Street House Fire
A Park Street fire was caused by a youngster smoking beneath the building. Firemen said flames spread from the woodpile to the first floor and attic, damaging furnishings, floors, and walls. A relative, E. R. Tucker, admitted the unsafe smoking under the home.
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Park Street
Park St
E. R. Tucker
Hillcrest Drive
Edgedale Drive
Cable Street
Biren and Johnny Fitzgerald Try Trial Separation
Hollywood AP reports Erin Biren and singer Johnny Fitzgerald are attempting a trial separation from their seven year marriage. They have not consulted attorneys about divorce yet.
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Hollywood
Erin Biren
Johnny Fitzgerald
YMCA Campaign Opens With 130 Attendees
The YMCA launched a 2,200 member drive with a Y A Rama event. George Dixon and Guy E Kinney outlined the 1958 59 enrollment plan. Membership runs 15 months through February 1960 with prizes for top sellers. First report meeting set for Wednesday November 19 at 6 p m.
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YMCA
Dick Meisky
George Dixon
Guy E. Kinney
Cochairman
I. Paul Ingle
Noah Cecil
Beauty Titlists To Perform On Radio Show
Miss Julie Young of Knoxville Tennessee winner of Miss High Point College will perform on WHPE radio tomorrow at 4 PM singing Young and Foolish. Also appearing are Miss Betty Lane Evans Miss North Carolina singing Embraceable You and Miss Sandra Parnell of High Point singing Musettas Waltz from Puccinis La Boheme. The trio is presented by the college radio production class on their weekly program Search For Today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Young
Knoxville
Tenn
WHPE
North Carolina
Betty Lane Evans
Sandra Parnell
High Point
Search For Today
Youths Given Second Chance After Larceny Case
Four youths in Municipal Court received deferred sentences after pleading guilty to stealing a carburetor from a motor company on Kivett Drive. Judge Byron Haworth ordered three teens to first offenders camps, then allowed bond for Dec 12 to discuss probation with Guilford County officer Willard Dean. A fourth youth, David Van Hoy, was convicted of stealing 10 gallons of gas from Northwood Oil Co and given a three month sentence, suspended on good behavior and a $25 fine plus court costs.
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Byron Haworth
Kivett Drive
Haworth
Herthy Alson Hill
James Phifer Hill
Weldon Wilbert Hill
Guilford County
Willard Dean
David van Hoy
Spring Lake
Northwood Oil Co
van Hoy
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Susie Helms
Lynn Nicks
Bunny
Terry Duke
Janet Teague
High Point Enterprise
Virginia Line
South
Carolna
Foam Rubber Co
Harvell Park
High Point Garden Club
Council For Jewish Women
Rotary Club
Franklin, Vernon, Thissell, Cable and
Woodbury Streets
Committee
Harriss Covington
S. Paul Ingle
Alan Bohler
Paul Sullivan
Robert Cress
Lee Sherrill
Ken Litton
Bob Latta
Jack Hawks
Harrison
High Point College
Taylor Simpson
W. Kenneth Pope
Houston, Tex
First Methodist Church
Arts & Crafts
Mayberry
Virginia
John Provence
Jack B. Cook
Hobart G. Hollifield
Tipton Street
Heac Ee
James Turner
Turner
Williams
Kenneth Green
Ennis Street
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