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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1955
Page
19
The speaker argues against severe license revocation and supports jail sentences in general but not for repeated speed or reckless offenders. They propose a $100 fine and a one year driving ban for drunk driving, deeming it stiff enough to deter violations.
The Thomasville United Fund drive runs October 29 to November 5 with a goal of 28414.76. Fourteen agencies approved for membership include the Davidson County Children's Center for the Handicapped and Florence Christian Home. Co chairs for the downtown parade were Herb Stone and Cliff Black. Harry Brown Finch chairs general supervision with division leaders named for gifts from business, government, schools, and industry.
The Advance Gifts Division of the United Fund Red Cross campaign reports 106 percent of its quota. Overall, the drive has raised 135377 dollars, 70 percent of the goal, with other divisions at Industrial 59.4, Commercial 28, Salesmen 31, and Special Gifts 24 percent.
City council meets Tuesday with two issues on the docket. A resolution honoring the late R B Terry for service on the city board of power water and airport commission will be adopted and entered into minutes as a memorial. The second item lists applications for outside water connections.
Malcolm S. Bowman of Nia Falls Ontario addressed YMCA Ys Men from Carolina states urging a shift from Jekyll Hyde living to a direct Christian life. He warned against racial prejudice and materialistic attitudes while urging worship of the God of the Prophets and personal positive change.
Forrest Cates reports school commissioners press Turner over Welch property delay. Koonts outlines postponements from Oct 17 Greensboro to Nov 14 trial date, with bond possibility and a looming appeal. Board balks at surveyor access, county may fund purchase after price set by court.
Summary unavailable due to fragmented OCR text. The readable figures show totals of accidents and property losses for the week and year to date, with injuries and fatalities partially indicated. Specific numbers and locations could not be reliably extracted from the damaged source.
The annual Miss High Point College contest at Memorial Auditorium Tuesday begins at 8 p.m. with 18 HPC coeds, two per class and one from each sorority and fraternity, competing for Miss HPC. Judges include Miss North Carolina Faye Arnold and Ann Strickland. Diamond Carter will host. Admission 50 cents. The program features beach and moonlit desert scenes with bathing suits and evening gowns plus songs and dances.
High Point, Thomasville, Guilford County, and Davidson County posted higher September sales and use tax totals than year earlier figures. Guilford led counties with 413 688, while Davidson reported 85 305 and Randolph 54 469. August totals generally exceeded September in several areas.
D A Neese of 305 Montheu Ave. won a pushbutton range in Household Appliance Co. golden anniversary national contest held locally.
City and county law enforcement report reduced vandalism ahead of tomorrow night’s Main St Halloween party. Police and sheriff say they will patrol the High Point area, warn against fireworks, and encourage safe costumes and lighting to protect pedestrians and vehicles.
The piece surveys Halloween origins in pagan customs across Britain and Ireland, noting bonfires on hilltops, animal sacrifices, and fortune telling games like nut divination and the three dishes. It contrasts ancient beliefs with present day trick or treaters in the neighborhood.
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