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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1955
Page
9
Dear Mary Haworth advises handling in law friction caused by an aging mother. The 68 year old, widow, recently suffered a stroke and struggles with being unwanted while living with her daughters. Guidance urges clear boundaries and respectful, firm stance to avoid her taking over.
A readable guide for parents on recognizing febrile convulsions in children and steps to take before medical help arrives. It advises cooling the fever, calling the doctor, giving aspirin and phenobarbital with a doctor's guidance, using an alcohol sponge, and avoiding giving anything by mouth during a convulsion.
A mother who seeks child support from a defaulting father is urged to avoid court battles. Instead, she should consider alternatives with local Family Service Association. The piece argues that urging fatherhood through legal action can harm mother and child, advocating nonconfrontational remedies.
In Hollywood the estate of the late actor James Dean is estimated at $100000. Two business managers, Carl Coulter and William Gray, were appointed by the Superior Court after Winton A. Dean approved the appointment. Dean, 24, died September 30 in a traffic crash.
Gates, a gas helper, told police he felt the car strike something but drove home. Officers booked him on suspicion of manslaughter as investigators determine if the vehicle struck and killed 25 year old Clement Warfield in Los Angeles.
Dr H R Cooke president of High Point College spoke to the Altrusan group on trips to five countries. He described languages money customs and passport procedures and noted poverty seen in Egypt. He also discussed the Geneva Atomic Energy Commission meeting and praised British remarks about U S leadership for peace.
Mrs. F B McDowell announces the birth of a daughter to Marie Robertson McDowell, October 4 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Gina Kay Wilson born October 23 at High Point Laan Hospital to Gina Kay Wilson and David T Wilson of 201 Woodbine Street. Ronda Kay Dumbleskie born October 24 at High Point Memorial Hospital to Kay Dumbleskie and Sr F Dumbleskie of 40 Clara Cox Apartments. Terry Lynn Lambeth born October 24 at High Point Memorial Hospital to Patricia Brown and G D Lambeth of Route 5 High Point. Robert Emery Bencini Jr born enroute to High Point Memorial Hospital. Mrs Sara Haltiwanger Bencini of Winston-Salem.
Mrs Karen Eleine Clapp announces the birth of a daughter, Karen Eleine, on October 24 at High Point Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. L. H. Warren remains ill at 8 Fifth St. and has been confined to home for some time. Miss Julie Wendlet, daughter of Vernon W and family, pledged to Alpha Delta Pi at the University of North Carolina where she is a nursing school freshman. Gary B. Davis, daughter of Serv C. Davis of 7% Ferndale Dr., will seek treatment at Guilford Sanatorium for asthma. Mrs. R. P. Burgess of 308 Lexington Ave. entered High Point Memorial Hospital and is improving under treatment.
The Associated Master Barbers and Beauticians of America endorsed a nationwide standard haircut price of $2. The group also proposed a minimum $5.5 fee for services including haircut shampoo and nail care at its annual convention keynote.
Marilynn Himes Riviere, 4 foot 1 inch, is one of nine women helicopter pilots in the United States and the only one with a helicopter instructor license. Daughter of a former Ohio congressman, she learned to fly fixed wing before discovering helicopters. She and husband Joseph Dyer Riviere rarely fly together, joking about who gets to pilot.
The note advises against shelling peas to preserve flavor before cooking, implying immediate use or minimal prep yields best results. It frames shelling as unnecessary or detrimental to taste.
A nervous robber apologized to taxicab driver Edward Greynowicz for taking his wrist watch and eight dollars yesterday. Over thirty minutes the robber explained his money troubles. The driver agreed to return the watch if possible and after negotiations received fifty cents, cigarettes, and coffee.
The note highlights that marines, soldiers aboard warships, have a long history dating to early naval conflict. It emphasizes their enduring role in maritime warfare and defense across eras.
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