Sertoma President to Visit Local Club Luncheon
Sertoma International president Dr. John M. Fernald of Los Angeles will visit the local Sertoma Club at 12 15 p m lunch in the YMCA main dining hall. He is a renowned surgeon and a past Sertoma leader with ties to the American College of Surgeons and the International College of Surgeons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Fernald
Sertoma International
Los Angeles
Sertoma Club
Fernald
YMCA
American College of Surgeons
International College of Surgeons
American Board of Surgery
California
University of California
Asheville
Alegent
International Club Projects Committee
Arizona-California
Sertoma
Wilshire Sertoma Club
Angeles
Wilshire Methodist Church
California Medical Alumni Association
Air Force
Knitting Arts Exhibition Expands as Industry Recovers
New York observers say the textile knitting industry leads the recovery as space sales surge for the Knitting Arts Exhibition in Atlantic City New Jersey. Eight percent of Atlantic City Exhibition Hall space had been booked within 30 days though limited space tightens communications for knitting machinery and supplies. The show opens April 25 1955 in its 42nd year and is backed by three industry associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Knitting Arts
Atlantic City
N. J. Res
Atlantic City Exhibition Hall
Atlantic
YMCA Bible Class to Hold First Luncheon Talk
Edward S. Maclin, from the University of West Virginia and now with the city engineering department, will speak at the YMCA for the first weekly Men’s Luncheon meeting held Wednesday at 12 15. The class, organized by Christian laymen and ministers, is the fourth session of the group. The Christian Emphasis Committee leads the initiative with Harry Bell as chairman and members Carlyle Lewis Holt Meelsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward S. Maclin
YMCA
A Nay Maclin
Firsterian Church
University of West Virginia
Navy Extends Reenlistment Window For Former Ratings
Navy extends time to reenlist retaining rating for former sailors holding communications technician electrician mate pipefitter electronics technician interior communications electrician mineman radarman sonarman radioman and teleman. TM1 Norbert P. Meredith, local recruiter, says eligibility now longer than prior three months. contact local office room for appointments Monday and Tuesday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Tueslday Betoen
Ana He P.m
Complete Disinterest Marking Local Scene as Election Nears
The article notes rising apathy ahead of next Tuesday's election with Republicans planning limited campaigning and Democrats offering little activity. Officials predict a small turnout and list candidates across federal state and local offices, including Zeb Whitlow for Guilford County Commission and Rufus K. Hayworth challenging for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayworth
Mierke
Guilford
High Point
U. S
Sam J. Ervin Jr
W. Kerr Scott
Paul C. West
Edwin Gill
Rex Morton
Charlies F. Gold
Fred G. Frick
Frank Conette
Supreme Cowustice
M. W. Barnhill
Buford T. Henderson
Supreme
Police Charge Woman With $148 Theft
A yearold Black woman Mary Lee Steele of 713 Fairview St was arrested early today by local detectives and charged with larceny and receiving in connection with the theft of 148.78 and checks from Mrs. D E over the Saturday night. Bond was not posted. Also arrested last night was Rayvone Cornelius Lambeth 26 of 1802 Trinity Rd on embezzlement with a witness George T Parker of Spur Distributing Co at 336 S Main St alleged to have embezzled 123.44 from Spur company. Trial in Municipal Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lee Steele
Fairview St
D. Ee
Steele
Rayvone Cornelius Lambeth
Trinity Rd
George T. Parker
Spur Distributing Co
S. Main St
Lambeth
Spur Company Sey
Obituaries and funeral notices from local area
Deaths and funeral notices for Surrett infant son of John FE and sane. Mack Brown of Route 3 Thomasville. Hattie Roberts Fagg of Stoneville. Olive Clark of High Point and Conway Ark. Joseph Coval Milligan of Trinity. multiple survivors listed. Services scheduled at homes, churches, and convalescent homes with interments planned in local cemeteries and family plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrett
John FE
Mitchell
Mack Brown
Thomasville
Route 3
Ennis Poindexter
Route 5
Elkin
Hattif Fpagg
Hattie Roberts
Fagg
Stoneville Christian Church
A Espess
Fore
Tex
Stoneville
Maryfield
Joseph Coval Milligan
Trinity
Mr. Milligan
Florence
D. C
Annie
Robert Milligan
Fannie Prince
Josephine Davis
South Carolina
The
Southern Railway
Trinity Baptist Church
Emma Moore
Norfolk
Estelle Krinski
Brooklyn
Lottie Broadway
High Point
Kathleen Burris
San Diego
Calif
Elizabeth Smith
Louise Macaluso
Meadville
Phila
Harold C. Cove
Mason's Fish Market owner Kelly Ross Mason dies
Kelly Ross Mason 68 former owner of Mason's Fish Market and resident of 319 Salem St. died with services at Sea Level Methodist Church Carteret. The funeral was led by Rev. L. Lewis and assisted by Rev. K Gaskill. Pallbearers included Delmar Lester Julian Elmo Jesse and Preston Gaski. Interment followed in the Mason family plot in Town Cemetery at Stacey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Ross Mason
Thomasville
Mason's Fish Market
Salem St
Sea Level Methodist Church
Carteret
Rev
L. Lewis
K . Gaskill
Saints Delight
New Bern
Delmar
Lester
Julian
Elmo
Jesse
Preston Gaski
Mason
Stacey
Night Traffic Hazards Theme Promotes Safer Night Travel
High Point Safety Council official Ilderton announces October traffic safety program focusing on after sunset risk. National Safety Council data show night death rate two to three times daylight, with peak fatalities between 5 and 8 pm in both city and rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caren Liderton
Rman
Tober
High Point Safety Council
Siderton
Traffe
Sree National Safety Council
National Safety Council
Ilderton
Llderton
HPC Chapter Accepted By Theta Chi
The oldest local fraternity at College was admitted into Theta Chi after national approval. Organized in 1927 as Epsilon Eta Phi, the local group has worked to meet Theta Chi standards and 24 active members remain. Alumni will join national affiliation. rush week was underway with Trealey, secretary, and David Holt as inter-fraternity representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fon Mon
Chi National
Epsilon Eta Phi
Theta Chi
Eta Phi
Trealey
David Holt
Inter-Fraternity Council
Industrial Club To Hear McNary
The Young Men's Industrial Club of High Point will hold a bi monthly dinner meeting Thursday at 6 30 pm. Guest speaker Charles T McNary of Blue Bell Inc Greensboro will discuss the Gre nes and the possibilities of the club organization. Jesse a club agent will
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Industrial Club of
High Point
YMCA
Charles T.mcnary
Blue Bell, Inc
Greensboro
Jesse
Club Agene
Catholic Men's Club Monthly Meet Night Dinner
The Catholic Men's Club holds its monthly meet night at 6 in the Guild Hall on 500 Monthey Ave. A dinner precedes the meeting, hosted by members of the losing team from the recent meat drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild Hall
Monthey Ave
Cancer Discussion Set at Oak View Grange
Mrs A W Flynn executive secretary of the American Cancer Society will show films and discuss latest scientific findings on cancer at Oak View Grange Hall this evening. A physician will accompany her for a Q and A period. The public is invited to attend starting at 7 30. Refreshments will be served by Agi Grange members as a community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Flynn
American Cancer Society
Oak View Ee. Hall
Net Agi Grange
Estate of J Elwood Cox valued at 53472
Estate of J Elwood Cox valued at 53 472.90 is left to his four minor children after Cox and his wife and two friends drowned during Hurricane Hazel on the North Carolina coast. The Guilford County court notes no life insurance was listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elwood Cox
Guilford
Cox
Frank Armfield Jr
Ocean Isle
North Carolina
Final Talk on Church Union Set for Tomorrow
Dr John A Redhead Jr pastor of First Presbyterian Greensboro will lead a final program in a series on the union of Northern Southern and United Presbyterian Churches. The 7 30 p m talk at First Presbyterian will argue in favor of the plan ahead of Dredge Presbytery vote on January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Redhead Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Greensboro
Northern Presbyterian Church
Southern Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church
Redhead
Dredge Presbytery
Presbyterians Report On Convention In New Orleans
A report on the Presbyterian men’s convention held in New Orleans was presented to local church members. Dr Maclin led remarks on foreign missions and rising numbers of new ministry candidates. R A Short appointed a nominating committee for the November meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Edward Matlin
Maclin
R. A. Short
Alexander
Clyde Garrison Kvents
I Aw
Ana
Kane
Cabale
Nine Named To Board By Lutherans
Emmanuel Lutheran Church elected its 1955 56 board at a Sunday congregational meeting after morning worship. Members include Dr M L Ader holdt R E McCann Harold Black Robert L Conrad George E Schultheiss Newell Black Robert E Stroupe Clarence Schultheiss and W W Gluyas counseled for an unexpired year. Other terms include Frank B Lee Alvin E Black G Ray Ralls Dr L R Zimmerman Moyer Meatows F C Morehead and J R Graham.
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church
M. L. Aderholdt
R. E. McCann
Harold Black
Robert L. Conrad
George E. Schultheiss
Newell Black
Robert E. Stroupe
Clarence Schultheiss
W. W. Gluyas
Frank B. Lee
Alvin E Black
G. Ray Ralls
L. R Zimmerman
Moyer Meatows
F C. Morehead
J. R. Graham
James
Lee
McCann
Seevien
Ing. Hardy
Foto
Liam PD
Gibson
Aor
Z. M. Silman
Treas
Market Attendance May Break Record
Market observers report growing attendance at the Southern Furniture Exposition with a nationwide mix of buyers. Dealers say 1955 stock shows design and finishes improving though prices hold steady, while late orders push delivery into next year.
Girl Struck By Car On S Main
A pedestrian, Laura Smoak Lawe, 64, was struck by a car on S Main while stepping into traffic at 4 15 pm. Police cited Alonzo L. Du Pree for failure to yield and another driver for failing to reduce speed. A second collision at Park and Russell Streets involved the DuPree vehicle and Eldr eath. A third crash occurred at Elm and Thurston Streets at 6 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Adie
Alonzo L. du Pree
Triangle Lake Rd
Drew
SU W. Bo i
Park and Russell Sts
L. Williams
Elm
Elm and
Thurston Sts
John E. Hearne
Route 1
Meeting Set On Rezoning Proposal Near Superhighway
City planning and zoning commission schedules a special meeting at 7 30 p m at city hall to consider rezoning along the superhighway for an industrial and business development project. Property owners and nearby residents are slated to be heard, with objections already raised by adjacent tract owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning and Zoning Commission
City Hall
Ang
Overcast Skies Forecast Rain in Point City Area
The weather office at Friendship reports overcast skies tomorrow with possible rain. Temperatures will dip to the low 70s during the day and around 46 tonight, with a high near 78 today and generally fair conditions unlikely until Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Friendship
Furniture Co Office Burglary Reported in City
Heritage Furniture Co at 911 W Broad reported missing about 175 dollars mostly silver from two desk drawers. E W Clark, superintendent, filed the report. One drawer yielded 130 dollars taken by force with a screwdriver. another with 58 dollars taken by key. The theft occurred between Saturday noon and 8 am Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heritage Furniture Co
W. Broad
E. W. Clark
GOP Committees State Meeting In Thomasville
Local party committees gathered in Thomasville for a final pre election meeting on W Main Street. Precinct chairmen urged leaders to attend the Wednesday night program at 7 30 guarding election efforts and a report on prior meetings will be given at a special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
W. Main St
Neari Ak Eee
Vine
Tax Matters Filed By Locals In Federal Suit
A High Point woman Shirley West Johnson and as executrix of Bedford Forest Johnson sue to recover 1966 dollars claiming overcollection of additional taxes for 1947 to 1949 from Edwin, a former IRS collector for North Carolina. Also filed in Guilford County is a discharge by Ey's Luggage Shop for a retail dealer's excise tax of one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Shirley West Johnson
Bedford Forest John
Edwin
Internal Revenue
North Carolina
Guilford County
Prayers for T S DAY Prayer Text
Prayer excerpt by W Emery Hartman of Columbus Ohio minister at Bexley Methodist church asks guidance to act with integrity in daily life and to pray fairly whether winning or losing in Jesus name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Jesus
W. Emery Hartman
Columbus, Ohio
Bexley Methodist Church
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Hug D. Clark
Little Rock
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