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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1957
Page
11
The United Fund Red Cross campaign reported 113352.00 dollars or 49 percent of its goal at yesterday's meeting. Chairman J R Adams urged workers to turn in funds and cautioned Greensboro UF's competition. Lambeth Inc and Harris employees have pledged a day’s work each.
Guilford County Commissioners move toward approving a seven million dollar school bond referendum to be sent to Raleigh for authorization with tentative Dec. 10 election date. High Point may couple a school supplement tax with the bond vote, raising the levy from 25 to 40 cents per $100, voting limited to High Point district residents.
High Point Friends Meeting observes its first Homecoming Sunday with Dr. Alexander C. Purdy of Hartford Theological Seminary as guest speaker delivering the Quaker Lecture at 11 AM. A reception for Dr and Mrs Purdy follows at the Meeting House on Quaker Lane.
Dallas police said 38 year old Erwin Anders of Player Drive faced charges of drunken driving and violating prohibition laws. His trial was scheduled for night court on October 28 and he was released on bond set at an unspecified amount.
Mrs. Harold Bennett Jr. and Mrs. Fred Joyce were named co chairmen of the Junior Red Cross in High Point. The move was announced as Joyce aids the Junior League member role. Charles Mendenhall chaired the meeting in A Glenn Smith’s absence. Bill Lindsay reported bloodmobile collections ahead of quota. Mrs. Elizabeth Ennis and two first aid instructors will attend a refresher course.
The planning and zoning board changed Tryon and Ennis Streets from Residential B to Business B after withdrawing objections. Annexation of Gor don and Ijames Streets was approved with tentative subdivision approval. Petition for annexation filed by Security Development. Subdivision subject to curb gutter and regulations. Preliminary plats approved for Centennial Avenues and Larkin Street. Final plat approved for Ijames Estate.
The Randleman Merchants Association met at the Lions Den with nearly full membership. President Sherrill Shaw announced plans for the Christmas season and community events.
Ralph Miller, manager of the local employment office, reports a 2.7 percent rise in overall local employment from July to September and a 3.1 percent gain in factory work. Textile and hosiery sectors show about 3.3 percent above July, with December through January hiring expected to rise. Skilled positions like loopers and upholsterers remain in strong demand as the job market expectations for late 1957 and early 1958 look bullish.
The North Carolina Odd Fellows chapter heads met at Repiton Lodge on W Commerce Street where the state leader urged members to visit the sick and fulfill the order's duties. Twelve high school students shared experiences from a June trip to the United Nations in New York City, following a dinner in Sutton's honor and a brief business session.
Sheriff deputies hunt burglars who struck the Clemmons home while the couple was at work. The break-in on Holly Grove Road between Lexington and Thomasville was discovered about 6 p.m. Monday. Loot includes two power mowers a plow a radio rifles shotguns pistols fishing gear a strong box and other items. A similar earlier burglary at the same residence is noted.
Thomasville seniors will be entertained October 25 by the Golden Agers at Lexington. The groups will join a luncheon at Lexington YMCA led by Assistant Recreation Director Darrell Winslow.
In Superior Court civil division Clinton Forbis seeks to annul a deed to Ralph Kerr and wife, alleging the elder Forbis was not of sound mind when it was made. A jury was expected to decide this dispute later today, as another case loomed. Enrique Deliz Sanchez, a dental technician, challenges a 1957 statute amendment banning tooth repair without a licensed dentist order. Judge Walter Crissman granted a restraining order pending trial, later easing some restrictions while keeping client contact limits. Judge Susie Sharp presides over the term.
The forecast hints at light rainfall with clouds and modest rain chances tomorrow. Tonight’s low around 53 to 58 with highs near 70. overall mild, not heavy precipitation expected through Friday.
Dawn sighting of a Sputnik satellite rocket by Greensboro Moon Watch Team at 4 59 am matches yesterday path with a three degree higher altitude. David Neave of the Greensboro Astronomy Club notes the brief 15 to 20 second view under the Big Dipper. He mentions Albert Jones and James Stewart from High Point and the moonwatch station near Pomona Road.
The city’s water system recovered from a Sunday crisis after a wash water filter pump coupling failed. A new coupling was installed by 10 p.m. and full production resumed by noon Monday. Operators used extra chemical purifiers to compensate during the outage.
The High Point District of the Boy Scouts of America held its annual meeting with about 347 attendees in the Senior High School Cafeteria. Rev. N. C. Williams urged adults to model proper leadership for youth amid concerns about juvenile delinquency. Officials reported progress of committees and elected Dr. Dean B. Pruette as chairman with new field executive Bob Tye introduced.
The High Point Optimist Club discussed the annual Optimist Bowl between NC State and Wake Forest freshmen. The game is set for 8 p.m. Friday Nov 1 at Albion Mills Stadium with proceeds to the boys work fund.
The Brotherhood of Emmanuel Lutheran Church meets in the Fellowship Hall at 6 30 with supper provided by church women. Dr R A Lineberry head of the science department at High Point College will be guest speaker.
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