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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1957
Page
34
Roaming through the Piedmont to Abingdon Virginia highlights the Barter Theater history and early stars such as Gregory Peck and Ernest Borgnine. Autumn weather shifts mood as anecdotes span hunting lore and scenic mountain life.
Smithfield NC October 12 A scheduled trial for J Percy Flowers on an old assault on an officer charge may affect a 300 dollar bond. Officers have searched for Flowers to serve liquor law and assault warrants while he reportedly appeared near the courthouse on October 2 but has since eluded capture. The assault case, set for a second trial next Tuesday, follows a mistrial at the first proceeding. Sheriff and solicitor indicate bond forfeiture if Flowers fails to appear.
The maiden Aquarama voyage on the Cleveland to Detroit run faced technical woes as ship-to-shore telephones failed. Crew shortages included no cigarettes, loud foghorns, and a novice bartender mixing sweet vermouth into martinis.
The Eastern Belt shows fairly steady prices as volume remains light and quality down slightly. Deliveries to the Stabilization Corp. under the government loan program reach about 5.7 percent, with weekly gross sales around 26.12 million pounds at 55.70 dollars per hundredweight. Season totals top 321.6 million pounds at 54.50 dollars, versus last year’s 440.8 million pounds at 52.14 dollars. On the Middle Belt prices fall to season lows while deliveries to the stabilization corporation rise to roughly 14 percent. The Sanford market plans final sales on Oct. 25. Old Belt results show heavy volume Monday-Tuesday then light rest of week, with Stabilization Corp. deliveries around 22 percent and total weekly sales near 27.63 million pounds at 53.11 dollars. Virginia leads state totals, followed by North Carolina.
Hundreds of workers rush booths and exhibits as the 90th North Carolina State Fair readies to open for a five day run. The fifth annual State Singing Convention comes to the State Fair Arena tomorrow at 1 p.m. with more than 40 participants and an expected five hour program.
Camp Lejeune announces 56 permanent Civil Service layoffs due to a budget cut for fiscal 1958. The base will reduce authorized civil service staff from 2,528 to meet a lowered operating figure of 15.5 million dollars, absorbing losses through vacant positions retirements and non renewal of short term staff.
Public notices list four civil service positions with pay ranges from $210 to $345 monthly, age limits, height and education requirements, and a date of October 18 1957 at 7 30 PM for a plant operator position. Also includes personal thanks notices and local housing ads for rooms and furnished accommodations.
Classified notice lists a complete bath hot water and rent of 43.50 for a duplex at Colored 1428 B Olga Street plus a Club Road apartment with four rooms. Including address details and room counts in compact real estate brief.
Property ads show numerous un furnished and furnished units for rent at 2 to 6 rooms. Private baths, stoves and water provided, couples preferred, and prices range from 32. to 100 a month. Locations include 415 Cable, 207 Ward, 410 Park, Eastover, Lindsay, and more listings citywide.
Chrome breakfast room sets 39.95 and up and used bedroom suites 39.95 and up. New bedroom suites 99.95. Cedar chests 10 and up. 60 piece sheet and towel sets 35 with 1 down delivered. Blankets 19.95 with 1 down. Studio couches 49.95. Modern 2 piece living room suites 112.95 and up. Trade in your old furniture. We trade anything of value.
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