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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1962
Page
5
High Point College increased student labor wages by 10 cents per hour retroactive to Nov. 1. The raise aligns with the trustees' aim to keep education accessible at a church related college. Programs include student work, scholarships, endowed awards, and NDEA loans totaling hundreds of thousands. the raise supports tuition increases and aid needs.
Thomasville police yesterday arrested Ray Wilson Godfrey of Carmall Street on a charge of pen-support originating in Charlotte. Verla R. Godfrey made the accusation and trial is set in Charlotte domestic relations court on Dec. 3. Godfrey posted $200 bond pending the hearing. A Mocksville man Bolen A. Young, 40, faced similar charges after Ruby Kirk of Thomasville made the accusation and Young posted $300 bond for his appearance in Thomasville Recorder's Court Friday. Jerry Dolan Dwiggins, 23, of Rt. 3, faced worthless check charges after F. L. Mackie of Elkin accused him of writing a $72.50 check. Dwiggins was arrested by sheriffs deputies and turned over to Elkin authorities.
Lexington City Board of Education has filed a condemnation action to acquire about 15 acres for a new junior high. The Grubb family, including Robert Grubb Jr his wife and relatives, own eight acres within the site. The board already options over six acres to Theodore and Gilmer Leonard for 24000 dollars. An offer to Grubb is pending and he may respond next week. Appraisers will be appointed to value the property.
Twelve finalists were announced for the Miss High Point College beauty title including two from High Point. Final competition is set for December 14 at the High Point College Memorial Auditorium. Finalists include Carolynn McAllister and Joy Watkins from High Point along with nominees from Jacksonville Florida Aiken South Carolina Eustis Florida Leawood Kansas Raleigh North Carolina Salisbury North Carolina Brunswick Georgia Pulaski VirginiaAberdeen Maryland and other locations.
A committee to study High Point Blue Laws was formed yesterday by the local Ministers Alliance. The group will examine the Sunday closing law and possible improvements while preserving a day of rest for High Pointers. Rev. John A. Wemeldorf, secretary, said the alliance opposes full Sunday business operations. The alliance aims to include minority religious perspectives in shaping the issue.
Three High Point residents pursued two suits yesterday in court. Elizabeth C and Virginia C Hedrick as co executors sue in federal court for a 6756.17 estate tax refund claiming IRS miscalculated taxes by not excluding a gift to five children before Mrs Hedrick’s death January 2 1959. In Guilford Superior Court Coy Lee Brown seeks 20245 damages from Fred Wiliam Brafford for injuries in a June 15 traffic collision in High Point when Brafford allegedly struck Brown’s pickup after driving from a private laneway.
Firemen responded to 213 N Centennial this morning and put out flames in a poorly constructed chimney. Fire damage was limited to a small area around the chimney as the alarm at 7:50 a.m. prompted rapid response. An oil space heater rented in Ralph E B Miller’s name was cited as a contributing factor to the mishap.
In Reynolds Auditorium the Winston-Salem Symphony under conductor John Suele presented an all orchestra program praised for technical mastery and expressive unity. Highlights included Franck's Symphony in D minor and Tschaikowsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasie Overture, with strong audience acclaim and calls for more symphonic engagements. The review notes solid, improved overall quality and anticipates the next performance on Feb 5, 1963.
Mendenhall, president of High Point Downtown Development Corp, told Lexington Chamber members at the Dutch Club that the group formed three years ago to address downtown vacancies. He listed sponsors as the Merchants Assn, Chamber, Board of Realtors and city government and cited moves since a March 1961 mass meeting. He urged community character, persistence and sincerity as keys to success.
Local Army Recruiter Joe Vincem announced seven men enlisted in the Regular Army through the High Point office during October. Enlistees include John T. Davis and William P. Brown. from Thomasville Samuel S. Branson and David N. Burgess. from Asheboro John G. McLean. from Lexington Thomas C. Hinkle III. and William G. Robbins of Ramseur for Airborne. All signed in their chosen fields after qualification.
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