Six Homes Granted Permits In City Weeklong Start
Construction began last week with six new homes and 31 repairs, maintaining a steady city pace and sixth place in North Carolina. J H Hayes Inc earned a seven room 21000 home at 1602 Laurel Lane Wendover Hills.
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North Carolina
J. H. Hayes Inc
Laurel Lane
Wendover Hills
Holton
Ben Krauss
Holton St
Charles T. Beck
Rotary
C. B. Morris
Hulda St
Andrew J. Nilen
Furlough St
F. H. Murray
Parkway
Ellwood Lee
Rockspring Rd
H. J. Hawks
Delk. St
High Point Face Veneer Co
W. Russell Street
Three Held In Marion Slaying
Mrs. F Wilkinson, 69, widow of a paper box maker, was found beaten to death in her Marion NC home. Three Negro brothers were held for questioning but not charged. Her sons James and Will Wilkinson discovered the body. the front door was open and motive was not established.
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Marion
N.C
F. Wilkinson
D. W. Smith
Wilkinson
James K. Wilkinson
Will Wilkinson
Etta Paper Box Co
F. L. Brooks
High Point
Roosevelt River Named for Theodore Roosevelt Explorer
The Rio Teodoro in South America was named to honor Theodore Roosevelt after he led a party of explorers there in 1914.
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Roosevelt’s
Theodore Roosevelt
Week of pleasant autumn weather forecast
A week of pleasant autumn weather with above normal temperatures is forecast for the central Piedmont. Fair skies and cooler nights with a warming trend midweek precede a potential rainfall Friday or Saturday and a high of 65 today with a low of 43 last night.
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Piedmont
Man’s Ear Severed In Street Assault Case
Tom Smith of Vail Alley was left earless after a sharp implement allegedly wielded by James McCollum of Loflin Street struck him. The ear was reattached surgically and McCollum faces an assault with a deadly weapon count with a Oct. 29 Municipal Court hearing. Further weekend arrests include Henry Burke, Edward H a, Dock Shoe, and Teresa Mills Flowers on various charges with Oct. 29 to Nov. 10 hearings.
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Tom Smith
Vail Alley
Smith
James McCollum
Loflin Street
Mestitches
McCollum
Henry C. Burke
Vall Street
Edward H.a
Leonard
Dock Shoe
Route 5
Rocka
Teresa Mills Flowers
Alston Road
Sammy Evans
Furlough Street
Samuel H. Wood
Route 2
Walnut Cove
Ellen J
Evans
Wood
Denham
UN Week Ceremony Planned
Two tree planting ceremonies will be held at local schools in observance of United Nations Week. Mayor Jess Washburn proclaimed the observance, noting the UN’s 13th anniversary and its work to save lives and relieve suffering.
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United Nations
Herb Warner
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Tomlinson School
Jess Washburn
U. N
Warner
Labor market in High Point shows growth yet higher unemployment
The Employment Security Commission reports a 1.4 percent rise in High Point area employment from mid September 1957 to mid September 1958 as the labor force expands. Unemployment remains 7.6 percent higher than a year ago while automation and cost cutting keep marginal workers displaced.
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Dick Rigby
High Point
Employment Security Commission
Commission
Aera
Ralph Miller
Miller
The
Guilford County
Fire Hits Duplex on Reed Street
An unattended cooking stove caused a morning fire at a Reed Street duplex, forcing two families from their homes. The blaze damaged the six room apartment, spread to adjacent structures, and left the interiors a total loss. The Irby family and the Hunters escaped unharmed with two children each. Owner listed as K. Martin of Washington Street.
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Reed Street
Lawrence
Velma Irby
Reed St
Irbys
Jessie
Willie Mae Hunter
K. Martin
Washington Street
Deep River Fire Association Sets Meeting and Elections
The Deep River Fire Association will hold an organizational meeting at 7 30 pm at the Deep River Friends Educational Building tomorrow. A temporary chief will be elected and first aid class plans discussed. The group covers four miles from the church and includes Crestwood Park Cedrow Avenue and Lindale subdivisions.
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Deep River Fire Association
Deep River Friends Educational Building
Williard
Franklin Briggs
William Carroll
Grady Lain
Ralph Thornton
Russell Kimrey
J. B. Shackelford
Harry Jeffers
Frank Cole
Willard
Deep River
Oak View
Colfax
Guilford
Jamestown
High Point
Crestwood Park
Cedrow Avenue
Lindale
Ministers Name New Officers
The High Point Baptist Pastor's Conference elected new officers led by Rev. L. R. McNeill as president and Rev. James DeLoach as vice president. Rev. Charles Pierce became secretary treasurer and Rev. Charlie Monk Jr. headed the radio committee with Rev. E. W. Price as program chairman. The group will keep The Baptist Hour on air Sundays at 1 30 p.m. through December and plans bi monthly meetings. Retiring president is Rev. Frank Marks.
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L. R. McNeill
Fairmont Park
High Point
James DeLoach
Conrad Memorial Baptist Church
Charles Pierce
Jewel Baptist Church
Charlie Monk Jr
Brentwood Baptist Church
E. W. Price
Green Street Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Frank Marks
Hilliard Memorial Baptists Church
Automobile Hits Fence Pole As Driver Dozes
Eighteen year old Jimmy Franklin Bryson told officers he dozed off at the wheel on Tryon Street and wrecked his car after running off the road. The auto struck a fence at Heritage Furniture Co then a utility pole, which broke in two. Damages were set at 300 to the car 25 to the fence and 75 to the pole. No charges were issued.
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Tryon Street
Jimmy Franklin Bryson
Bryson
Heritage Furniture Co
Supreme Court Justice Qualifications In Constitution
The U S Constitution imposes no age citizenship or legal competency requirements for Supreme Court justices and does not specify political viewpoint or background. The lack of formal qualifications leaves selection to legislative and executive processes and precedent.
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Supreme Court
Prayer for To Day by Conrad Bergendorf
A devotional prayer asking God to lift focus from daily tasks to the kingdom’s mercy, renewing strength and inner joy as believers continue their duties through Jesus Christ. © Conrad Bergendorf, Rock Island, Ill. president Augustana College.
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Jesus Christ
Conrad Bergendorf
Rock Island, Ill
Augustana College
Criminal Court Term To Open On Tuesday
A one week criminal jury term of High Point Municipal Court led by Judge Byron Haworth begins Tuesday morning. After uncontested divorce actions, the docket features about 70 defendants with charges including assault drunken driving liquor violations fornication adultery larceny receiving stolen property resisting an officer peeping tom driving during revocation and other traffic offenses.
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High Point Municipal Court
Byron Haworth
Banner Still Waves Memorial Statue for Key in Frederick
A memorial statue of Francis Scott Key stands over his grave in Frederick Maryland. The statue continually points to a flag that flies night and day honoring the author of the Star Spangled Banner.
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Francis. Scott Key
Frederick
Six Seek Miss Buddy Poppy Title at VFW Post Event
Six contestants compete for Miss Buddy Poppy 1958 at VFW Post 619 Home on Greensboro Road. Prizes include a loving cup and clothing for the winner and jewelry for the runner up. Contestants include Sandra Hussey Melinda Nixon June Collins Delinda Hutchins Priscilla Chaffin and Suzy Willoughby. The pageant features dances songs and a Charleston routine with The Kings performing in addition to the talent contest.
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Don Horne
VFW Post
Sandra Hussey
Melinda Dixon
DeLinda Hutchins
June Collins
Buddy Poppy
VFW
Greensboro Road
Ray W. Hussey
W. Ray Street
High Point
Melinda Nixon
M. A. Nixon
Forest Avenue
High Point High
Chaffin
Charleston
Willoughby
The
Kings
VFW District Meeting Honors Stoneville Post
About 150 delegates attended the 10th District VFW meeting in Thomasville with a luncheon and joint VFW auxiliary session. Stoneville post earned plaques for best district attendance and first to meet its 1959 membership quota. special guests included Otis Brown, John Bickerson, Steed, and A. C. Ingram.
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Thomasville
Stoneville
Otis Brown
Greensboro
John Bickerson
Monroe
Steed
A. C. Ingram
Auto License Office Adopts New Hours and Quarters
The local license examiner's office announces new hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday due to relocation to a new patrol headquarters. Staff includes Examiners F. D. Gooch, Fred Smith, and R. D. Harrellson. no appointment by phone is needed.
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Dick Carter
Carter
F. D. Gooch
Fred Smith
R. D. Harrellson
Harrellson
Clarkton
Examiner
State Highway Patrol
S. Hamilton Street
Springfield Avenue
S. Main Street
Thieves Steal Cash From Feast Bar Drive In
Deputies probe a Saturday night break in at Feast A Bar Drive In on N Main Street Extension. Robbers forced the rear door and fled with $83 in change, plus a tackle box. Entry reported around 10 15 a m yesterday. Repairs to the rear door estimated at about $60.
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Sheriff's Deputies
N. Main Street
Hubcaps stolen from car at Elkhart dance hall returned weeks later
In Elkhart Indiana the four hubcaps were stolen from Michael Deenn Oscar during a dance. Three weeks after the incident Del Regno found the hubcaps back on his car at the same dance hall.
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Elkhart
Ind
Michael Deenn Oscar
del Regno
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High Point Memorial Hosttal
Ashington
Connie Jowett
Judy Craver
Siler City
Carol Lashley
Graham
Shirley Grife
Draper
Virginia Key
High Oint
Janet Teague
Deep River Assn
Deep River Assn. Funds
Deep River Fire Assn
Grady Lane
F. Ray Williard
Food Committee
Willard Hicks
H —_ Frank Cole
J. B. Shackelor
MR. McNeill
David Cox
VFEW
Hilliard Memorial Baptist
W. Frank Marks
Claude Blackwell
Mr. Marks
Lloyd Willard
J. W. Saunders
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