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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1956
Page
13
City Council approved residents of Shirley Avenue seeking a name change to Parkway. The four block street near N Main and Main Parkway will be renamed after a regular meeting next week. The decision stems from a petition signed by all Shirley Avenue residents.
Two African American men accused of breaking into a sporting goods store were bound over to Superior Court. Willie Walton pleaded guilty in Municipal Court while Clyde Leftwich denied the charge. Police found clothes in a suitcase Walton and Leftwich carried, Leftwich claiming he was unaware of the crime. Walton was sentenced to 30 days for a prior judgment noncompliance.
A prayer by George A. Martin of Steubenville Ohio pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church asking God to help believers see Christ clearly, avoid distractions, and keep all else in true proportion during prayer.
Kathleen Hinson, a Brevard transfer and High Point College senior, was chosen Miss High Point College of 1956 57 at HPC Memorial Auditorium. She impressed with a pantomime titled Bell Bottom Blues and earned runner up spots for Shirley Y, Barbara Huntley, Patricia Beam, and Adele Lee while Arlene Burris assisted as past holder. The pageant, themed My Fair Lady, featured judges from WMFY TV, Alderman Studios, and local media, and winner advances to Maid of Cotton in Columbia next year.
Mrs. Bessie Cartwright Vestal is named assistant librarian at High Point Public Library. Neal Austin announced the new post created last spring by the library board and City Council. Vestal will start Monday and oversee adult loan services as administrative assistant to the librarian. She is a Guilford County native and UNC Chapel Hill Library Science graduate.
Realty transfers reported across High Point and Jamestown townships include transfers by F. L. Link Jr and wife to T. J. Myrick and wife? M. Stadiem and wife to Bruce Clodfelter and wife. C. H. Rodden and wife to A. R. Johnson and wife. J. E. Hoover and wife to H. V. Johnson and wife. O. L. Hardwick and wife to Owen Reese. W. A. Elmore and wife to E. A. McKeehan and wife. Edward Kenney and wife to R. D. Davis. Gate City Savings and Loan Association to W. S. Collette and wife. In Jamestown Township J. C. Collitt and others to Frank Dick and wife six lots in Kearns Heights. H. G. Iderton to Mauldin Holdom Inc. Dalford Joseph Huff and wife to John Haworth and wife. John Haworth and wife to Dalford Joseph Huff and wife three lots of W. L. Jackson property.
State Highway Patrol reported two motorists cited after a 2:45 p.m. crash at U S Highway 0A and Albertson Road. Arthur P. Faulkner, 60, Henderson, failed to signal. Ray A. Newsom, 24, Route 4, Thomasville, followed too closely. No injuries. Newsom's car damage about $300.
City auditors flagged small irregularities in payroll bookkeeping and the handling of funds from building permits trash collections and traffic fines. Officials said they would study the issues further.
A severe cold spell continues to grip the Piedmont with lows near 20 expected tonight and more frigid readings tomorrow. Forecasters predict partly cloudy skies and a return to colder temperatures, with a five day period averaging five degrees below normal and possible frozen precipitation over the weekend. Local weather crews warn of another hard freeze tonight and urge caution for outdoor fires and cigarette use.
In Scranton, Luther Reed received $14,800 after a missing verb in his wife’s will caused the sentence to omit actions. The legal issue centered on the phrase "He did not any thing I had so I will him $5," which led to the will being invalid and Reed obtaining the amount.
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile from Charlotte opens a three day stop at the Armory on English Street seeking 450 pints. Donors can give 11 am to 5 pm today and Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm Friday with extended drive to meet a Civil Defense rise in quota. A new dedication book will record gifts to relatives or friends.
Capus Waynick former ambassador to Nicaragua and Colombia described Latin America’s importance in the United States economy at the Exchange Club. He highlighted raw materials like tin manganese iron and copper and noted Latin America buys 29 percent of U S exports. He urged youths to prepare and secure a job before going abroad. Dr A E Sherron introduced him and Harold Davis presided.
Four alarms brought firemen twice back to the first calls. A kitchen fire at 73542 E. Washington St. damaged the room and contents. The blaze rekindled to force a mattress extinguishing. Occupant listed as Cleveland Price. An unrelated accident caused a false alarm at Myrtle Desk Co. on Taylor St and another false alarm at 1:38 a.m.
Three Cities Committee in Winston-Salem heard a six month air survey by Gotch Crawford on a single airport for High Point Winston-Salem and Greensboro. If favorable a location layout and cost estimates would be recommended. Results due later in the week with Greensboro tonight for talks with the GHP Airport Authority.
High Point Lodge No. 1155 will hold a memorial service Sunday at 3 PM led by Exalted Ruler Brownie P. Wagner. Eulogies will honor C. W. Thompson R. R. Ragan John A. Fitzgerald and Frank J. Trepke with Capus Waynick delivering the memorial address.
Dr. Jack Lynch presented a progress report to the IEEE Planning Council board at the United Fund offices. The Guilford County health survey aims to collect data on residents with disabilities with Greensboro and High Point backing the plan. A fundraising committee led by Mrs. Tom Pitts and Dr. Lynch will finance the project. The board’s next meeting is set for January 22 at the United Fund office.
A 57 year old man was shot in the leg and Ben nie Teasley of Loftin Street was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and intent to kill. The injured man is Paul Lendon of 202 Cecil St. Teasley posted $300 bond and was to appear in Municipal Court. Frank J. LaPradde of Route 3 Thomasville was arrested on an embezzlement charge and posted $500 bond for court today.
John B. Hughes, renowned for News and Views, will speak to High Point Executives Monday night. He has toured Europe and the Far East since World War II and serves as a network speaker for the National Association of Manufacturers. Reservations must be in by Monday.
The North and South Carolina Hi Y Conference comes to town December 7 to 9 with speakers Otis Hinnant Thomas White Holt McPherson and the Rev Arlo Newell. Events begin 6 p.m. Friday and close with Sunday worship. The YMCA seeks private homes to host visiting delegates and residents may offer one or more beds for the boys. Meals except Saturday and Sunday breakfast provided by the Y.
In Dallas Joe Valdez watched a customer drive off after stating I got what I wanted. The pump showed $4.50 worth of gas pumped but no payment followed. Valdez reported the incident as a theft of fuel.
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