Bridges Damaged By Heavy Rains At Armstrong Park
Parks director Bill Stronach reported 400 to 500 dollars in damage at Armstrong Park after last Saturday’s storm. He said a stream rose from two inches to seven feet, flooding the area and washing away grass and weakening park bridges. A supervisor will monitor the main park and children may be sent to shelter during storms.
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Armstrong Park
Bill Stronach
Stronach
High Point
Armstrong
Lexington Band Heads to Miss America Pageant
The Lexington High School Band, about 70 members, travels to Atlantic City New Jersey to honor Miss Betty Jo Ring Miss North Carolina. They will serenade her upon registration at Hotel Dennis. The band funds the trip with local donations.
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Lexington
Atlantic City
N. J
Betty Jo Ring
North Carolina
Washington
Ring
Dennis
Civitans Describe Caravan Trip and New Members
Three Methodist Youth Caravan members returning from Quba shared a report at the Civitan club meeting held at the Sheraton. The audience welcomed new members Bill Beaver Lloyd Flythe Jr Woodroe Haywood and J D Ross as officials praised the cordial reception and the program slide show featured scenes of buildings streets and flowers.
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Methodist
Quba Reed
Civitan Cadee
Sheraton
Prayer for TODAY
Eternal God the prayer speaks of seeing beauty in creation and hearing hope in others It asks for guidance to notice people around us and to expect the best It requests joy and warmth through divine presence in Jesus name Amen.
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God
Jesus
W. Ralph Ward
Pittsburgh
Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church
United Fund Agencies Seek Higher 1955 Budgets
Two more United Fund agencies filed 1955 budget requests at a meeting on Hamilton Street. The Children's Home of North Carolina seeks 3299 dollars, up from 2500 last year, with increases tied to a new child adoption program. Duke University subsidizes this adoption effort. The Milk Fund, run by Junior Service League of High Point, asks for the same amount as last year, reflecting no administrative costs. Nathan Ayers presented the Children’s Home budget to United Fund officers Fred Thomas Herman Smith and Fred Alexander.
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United Fund
Ind
Hamilton St
Children’s Home
North Carolina
James Smith
Smith
Duke University
Junior Service League of
High Point
Lea
Nathan Ayers
Fred Thomas
Herman Smith
Fred Alexander
Employment Survey Reveals Steadily Improving Situation
The August report from the local N C Employment Security Commission office shows 444 new job openings, a 107 percent rise from July, with demand strongest in furniture and textiles. The office placed 303 people, new unemployment claims fell 42 percent, and continued claims declined 7 percent, signaling an ongoing upswing as autumn approaches.
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N. C. Employment Security Commission
Batak
TeSys Fe
Mianaree VL
Esc
Aan
Ring Stolen From Beauty Shop In Local Theft
A white gold diamond ring valued at 300 was stolen from a drawer in Festien Beauty Shop 102 W Washington St yesterday between 9 am and 7 pm. Police note a woman with two girls saw the theft and are investigating.
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Wey
Ma Lou Bass
Festien
Washington St
Pollicen Jeers
Guy Meredith
Pope St
Perry St
Investioni
Assault Charged In Thomasville Case Involving Knife Threat
Willie Smith of 203 Church Street was released on bond after arrest on an assault with a deadly weapon charge. Complainant Sam McKenzie said Smith threatened to cut him with a knife. Trial scheduled for later month.
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Thomasville
Willie Smith
Church St
Sam McKenzie
Smith
Auto Hits Pole in Eerie Street Collision
Willie Lee Berie thirty a Negro soldier narrowly escaped the scene in the block of Eerie Street and then crashed into a stone wall. The car was badly damaged. the telephone pole snapped on impact. The accident occurred about 6 25 a m. Police said no charges were filed and listed Fort Bragg as the address.
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Willie Lee Berie
Eerie St
Rorie
Fort Bragg
Rail Agent Warns Vandals Over Track Obstructions
Southern Railroad official HL Sneed warns parents and the public that placing objects on tracks endangers passengers crews and may lead to murder charges if a death results. Authorities seek to identify the juvenile pranksters and prevent further incidents near the central railroad station.
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Southern Railroad
HL Sneed
Four years for assault with deadly weapon and hit and run
Virgil Marsh, a year old well driller from Route 5 High Point, received four years total in Municipal Court—two years on each of two counts—for assault with a deadly weapon and hit and run driving connected to a road incident. The case tied him to a prior nine month sentence in Thomasville and cited a history of assaults in his hometown of Elkin.
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High Point
Virgil Marsh
Thomasville
Marsh
Elkin
Sears J. Byrd
Davidson County
J. Archie ‘Att
Queen St
Nichols
Alvin Hollingsworth
Pickett St
Local Ys Men Club hears talk on world congress travel
Layman Max Meeks a local radio announcer and Methodist Church layman spoke about his trip to a world conference in Washington at a Y's Men's Club meeting held at the local YMCA last December. Craun, the club president, died in an incident after the meeting as the club resumes its handicapped outreach and plans an outdoor supper at High Rock Lake in September.
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Max Meeks
World Co
Washington
Craun
High Rock Lake
Coroner Cannot Fix Time of Death in Murder Trial
Coroner Dr W M Long testified he could not determine exact time of death of John Thomas Mitchell in the first degree murder trial of Aaron Robinson. He suggested death could have occurred up to a week earlier, citing chest and head wounds. Jury selection was underway with multiple witnesses listed, including Raymond Mitchell, father of the deceased, and Sheriff deputies.
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Orsyth County
W. M. Long
John Thomas Mitchell
Aaron Robinson
Long
Mitchell
Raymond Mitchell
Sheriff's
High Done
Barty
Winston
Woeteak Supdes
Thomas
Charles T
Teeny Itley Jr
High Point
Robinson
Worth Henderson
Greensboro
Vehicle Thief Sentenced Five Years for Car Thefts
The court gave a five year sentence to the suspect who admitted stealing cars and a truck abandoned near Greensboro. The defendant, whose motive was a fascination with driving, testified he never owned a car and lacked a driver's permit.
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Greensboro
Dunlap
Autumn Weather Arriving Early Forecast Sparks Mild Outlook
The weatherman predicts a fair and mild spell with temperatures near 80 this afternoon and in the fifties tonight and tomorrow. Lows around 35 degrees and a recent low of 34 degrees were recorded, while frost and football field imagery darken the scene.
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Greenspp Teaes
Tri-City Committee Holds Initial Meeting
Fordham Jr. of Greensboro elected president of the Tri City Committee formed to address issues common to High Point Greensboro and Winston Salem. Fifteen businessmen met at Sedgefield Inn for seven and a half hours to organize a formal advisory group with rotating leadership among the three cities and a plan to draft a joint statement within 30 days.
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Fordham Jr
Greensboro
Tri - City
High Point
Winston-Salem
Sedgefield Inn
Nermal
Paul Can ‘Ot Dent
High
H. Gramsey
Salem College
H. C. Bailey
Winston - Salem
High Point Chamber
Oh Ent
Fordham
Actios
Aining
Commaitee
Paulie
ID. A. Rawley
Cha L. Kearns
Howard Pancoast
Ed Mendens
Hall
Anita Eagle to edit Hi Pt Hi column at Enterprise
Anita Eagle, rising senior at Enterprise High, will edit the Hi Pt Hi column, replacing Nancy Hill. A top student active in National Honor Society, Beta Club, Masque and Gavel, and Future Teachers of America, she plans a teaching or journalism career and will join The Pointer as associate editor.
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Cane Cade
Anita
Nancy Hill
B. H. Hill
Cedron Ave
Future Teachers of America Club
E.teun
New York
The
Pointer
Vs — Methodist
Shame
Poundmaster rounds up unlicensed pets in city
City poundmaster conducts a patrol for stray unlicensed dogs amid new city and state rules. Police say almost 2,000 pets licensed since July with annual rabies inoculation required. A child was bitten by an unlicensed dog, prompting impoundment for observation to avoid shots if symptoms do not appear. Penalties set at 1.50 for males and 3 for females per license infractions.
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Genef C. C. Stoker
Cenete
Hici Point
Cahealilion
Stoker
Sable
Petition Hearing For Sedgefield Set Oct 1st
The State Municipal Board of Control in Raleigh set October 1 for a hearing to determine a vote to incorporate Sedgefield as a town. Secretary of State Thad Eure announced the time, with Attorney General Harry McMullan chairing the board alongside Eure and Stanley Winborne. A report notes 69 of 117 property owners favor the petition.
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State Municipal Board of Control
Raleigh
Thad Eure
Harry McMullan
One
Eure
Stanley Winborne
State Utilities Commission
Caveness
Fire Prevention Talk By High Point Official At Toastmasters
T. G. Shelton, High Point fire prevention officer, spoke to the Toastmasters Club on industrial fire safety. He outlined habits workers can adopt and warned of fire's wide impact on the community. Attendees included Wright, Jer Huber, Jack Harrington, Jaude Canady, David Lindsay, and Reese Felts. New officers were slated for election at next week’s meeting.
Trees Chopped To Feed Cattle in Arkansas Farm Update
State stockmen report cutting trees to feed cattle for the first time on farms. State Sen Melton notes trees downed on pastures as representatives observe the practice amid a campaign to reduce waste and provide feed options.
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Ark
Melton
Mittee
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