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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1961
Page
11
Local youngsters and parents will enjoy a Halloween party from 7 to 10 PM at College Village Shopping Center and Washington Terrace Park. Events include stunt contests, jitterbug, dances, and costume judging with prizes. Ten dollar prizes will honor top Halloween window paintings by city homerooms.
The weatherman predicted some cloudiness for Halloween with generally fair and slightly warmer weather. Temperatures were forecast to reach a high near 80 with a low around 53 tonight and again around 80 tomorrow, following yesterday’s 75/47.
The Miss High Point luncheon at the new Moose home on Main Street noon Saturday raised 40 dollars for the United Fund. Ed Daily announced the tab and, after the treasurer presented the check, Tommie Townsend was called to the front to receive and present the contribution in the Moose Home’s name.
Hillyn Farms of Welcome and Moo Chic of Linwood were state winners in the 1960 Dairy Efficiency Contest at the DHI Supervisors Conference in Raleigh. Hillyn Farms, run by Mr. and Mrs. H L Hill, was runner up. Moo Chic, run by the D Clarence Link family, placed fourth. This is Hillyn’s fourth straight year as a winner and Moo Chic’s second straight placement. Judging factors include herd averages feed programs replacements production per man and management practices.
Election officials outlined plans for a state wide bond referendum on November seven to fund 61 million dollars in state institutions improvements. Local interest remains light with only 30 voters registered since September. Polls open 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m across 20 precincts with machine voting and no paper ballots. Precinct three voters move to Piedmont Rambler 788 North Main Street after a fire at Bay Street School. Ten bond items range from 13 008 million for educational institutions to 289 000 for agriculture research stations.
T V Morgan will report for work with the Highway Patrol Wednesday serving in the Thomasville area. Morgan comes to this area from Wadesboro.
A devotional prayer asks for divine purpose in life and freedom from self pity and superficial religiosity. It seeks confidence and joy in walking God’s path, attributed to Stuart LeRoy Anderson of Berkeley California president of the Pacific School of Religion.
High Point city council prepared to hear bids on a major sewer water extension tied to eastern annexation and a proposed Deep River reservoir. Officials expected condemnation actions for utility rights of way and reviewed subdivision planning near lakefront areas while considering fire lieutenant salaries and recreation facility improvements.
High Point input shows new construction valued at 32 700 last week after three weeks at 100 000. Two residential permits were issued and several new homes planned at 1304 Wickcliff 1324 King St and 1923 N Main. A fallout shelter at 415 Hillcrest and a business space expansion at 1923 N Main were also approved. Repair permits totaled 10 600 with notable carport and porch repairs at 402 Burge St and additions at 1608 Edmunden.
The second of three Home Preparedness workshops will be in the Ferndale Junior High School auditorium starting at 7:30. Asst. Chief Talmadge Ellington of the High Point Fire Department discusses Fire Safety and Frank Lambeth of WMFR talks Communications.
John Clarkson Briggs 29 of Rt. 1 High Point died in Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem from injuries after a single vehicle wreck on Highway 68 near Burnt Poplar Road. He was found pinned in the wreckage by a neighbor and died at 6 07 p.m. Funeral planned for Deep River Friends Meeting House.
A gathering of Democrats in High Point will hear the party task force report on strategy and reorganization. The meeting with the executive committee, delayed from Tuesday to Thursday, aims to address Republican advances and party financing with precinct officers in attendance.
Rosaine, a long established High Point retailer, begins its 31st year with Progress Week as the interior remodel finishes. The children's shop moves to the second floor for better display, a junior teen department opens on the first floor, and bridal fur and formal areas stay on the second floor. Norman Schwartz says special buys and an extensive merchandise giveaway await visitors who register during the week.
Sherman Rogers 24 of Barnwell Street was arrested about 1 30 a m on public drunkenness and charged with carrying a concealed weapon after police found a .22 caliber pistol. Rogers posted bond to appear in Recorder's Court on November 13.
Two murder cases head the docket in Superior Court this week with Judge Walter E. Johnson presiding. William Jeppy Burton, 17, faces a charge of shooting his stepfather Paul Baldwin, while Betty Jean Alexander, 18, is charged with killing her mother Mary Lee Alexander after a domestic dispute.
A late night drive in on N Main Street erupted in a free for all. One man Jimmie Ray Williams 20 was jailed for failing to aid officers. Burns Hughes Jr. 35 Jamie M Frith 20 and Ray Irvin Davis 20 were charged with affray. Davis also faced carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct. Bonds were posted and all face Municipal Court. Other weekend arrests include Charles Glenn Morgan 19 and Bobby Lee Greer 20 for resisting officers. Morgan posted 200 Greer 150. Billy Baxley 26 was charged with assault on Billy Eugene Morgan posting 100 bond. Roy Scearce 18 James Troutman 27 and Leroy Teal 36 charged with reckless driving with Teal posting 100. Larry D White 19 charged with issuing a worthless check posting 100 bond.
Mrs Fannie Chatman 78 of 311 Woodberry St dies Friday survived by two daughters and three sons funeral Wednesday 2 30 p m at Roberson Zion AME Cheraw S C. Willie McWilliams dies resident since 1943 survives wife seven daughters three sons 13 grandchildren four great grandchildren funeral Tuesday 4 p m St Marks Church. Circle No 8 Libemiare meets Annie Tyson 9092 Park St 7 30 p m Thursday all members to attend
Police investigate two vending machine thefts at Wright's Grocery on Julian Street. Weekend break in damaged a candy machine and caps were removed from a soft drink dispenser. Unclear merchandise loss.
Thomasville Lions Club hosts Ladies Night at the Woman's Club Building with Jerry Ball of Charlotte. Ball, a public relations manager for Esso Standard Oil, is known for wild piano stunts including a concert 100 feet above ground in a crane and a seven hour show in freezing 20 degree weather for the March of Dimes ending with Dixie played from hanging heels.
High school seniors and graduates in the area may apply by November 17 for Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps college scholarships. A nationwide selection of 1600 will receive tuition books and 600 dollars annually for four years, with a competitive exam December 9 and summer training cruises. Applications available at high schools or the local recruiting office. eligible ages 17 to 20 on July 1, 1962.
Thomasville firemen reported the sole call of the day was a mechanical false alarm at Commercial Carving Co. where pressure drop in the automatic system triggered the bell at 7:06 a.m.
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