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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1961

Page

9

Railroad Appeal Arguments Over Reciprocal Switching

Superior Court Judge Hal Walker heard Southern Railroad and High Point interests in an appeal of the North Carolina Utilities Commission ruling that the railroad violated switching rules. The case, argued without a jury, centers on reciprocal switching rights and interstate shipments amid filings from the railroad and chamber/industries.

Superior Court Hal Walker Southern Railroad High Point N. C. Utilities Commission F. C. Hillyer J. W. Morgan Chamber James Lovelace Thomasville Denton Hpt&d Utilities Commission Interstate Commerce Commission ICC

Police Report Two Traffic Collisions in Town

Police logged two accidents on Sunday. A police car driven by Officer Joel Dawson was rear‑ended at N Main and High streets. no injuries or charges. A three‑car crash at Westover Drive involved Jesse Crews, John Reitzel‑Ferrell and Albert Wilkerson with $200, $75, and $300 damages respectively.

N. Main Westover Drive Joel Dawson S. Main and High Streets Willie Mae Osbin Lamm Greensboro Dawson Lamm Jesse Lee Crews Winston - Salem John Reitzel- Ferrell Oakwood Street Albert Wilkerson Wesley Place Wilkerson Ferrell

Thieves Take Spare Tire and Wheel From Church Lot

Bernard Chenoweth of East Lexington Avenue found his car parked at Green Street Baptist Church had been robbed. Thieves removed a spare tire and wheel, used his jack to lift the front, and stole a front wheel in an incident valued at 75 dollars.

Bernard Chenoweth E. Lexington Avenue E. Green Street Baptist Church Chenoweth

Eight Enlisted By Army In Past Month

Army recruiter Sgt. Joseph Vincent announced seven High Pointers recruits and one Trinity man enlisted in August. Recruits include Kenneth D. Wright Oscar E. Queen John W. Owens E N Kelly Donald E. Spiedy James J. Gentry Woodrow H Bowman of High Point and John F Stunda of Trinity.

Army Joseph Vincent High Trinity Kenneth D. Wright Oscar E. Queen John W. Owens E. N. Kelly Donald E. Spiedy James J. Gentry Woodrow H. Bowman High Point John F. Stunda Trin

Building permits surge to over 100000 in High Point week

High Point building activity rises for the fourth straight week with total permits reaching 120000. The Presbyterian Home for the Aged on Greensboro Road leads at 90000 for new apartments, plus three new residences and two nonresidential permits. Other notable issues include Grace C. Clodfelter’s 10000 home on North Dr and 9000 business building by W E Crissman at 2005 English. Repairs total 7280, including 2500 for alterations at 499 Otteray and 1000 for F R Hearne’s grocery fire repair at 701 Park.

Presbyterian Home For Greensboro Road Grace C. Clodfelter North Dr Willard Shackleford John Ward Denny Cedrow W. E. Crissman English and the Silvercraft Furniture Co Otteray Isabelle Cetrangelo F.R. Hearne Park

Pretty Young Girl Bound Over On Forgery Charges

A pretty 18 year old girl from Tennessee, Nancy Jo Gillis, was bound over to Superior Court on forgery charges. She allegedly forged three checks belonging to Barbara V. Dunn, using personalized checks to buy clothes and shoes. Bond was reduced from 1500 to 900. she faces a Guilford County Grand Jury hearing.

Superior Court Nancy Jo Gillis Tennessee Steele Street Barbara V. Dunn Byron Haworth Guilford

Autos and TV Fire Calls Reportedly Routine

The fire department answered four calls yesterday and this morning including three automobile fires. A car owned by Paul Freeman burned after he lit a match while refueling near Bakertown Road. Elwenia Brown’s TV ignited by a wiring short at 701 Woodbury, with damage confined to the set after removal. Backfires in carburetors caused two car fires. Jimmy D Hayes’s car smoked near Willowbrook and Grimes, and W G Hayden’s car burned near 1200 S Main with about 50 dollars damage.

Paul Freeman Freeman Bakertown Road Elwenia Brown Woodbury Jimmy D. Hayes Willowbrook Grimes W. G. Hayden S. Main

Man Arrested Twice Within One Day

Thomasville reports Wade House, 51, of Carmault Street arrested twice in 24 hours over the weekend. First charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct, released on $150 bond for Recorder's Court Sept. 29. Rearrested on drunkenness and disorderly conduct upon complaint by Mrs. Bell. Curtis Wayne Hunt, 19, of Hill Street, charged with carrying a concealed weapon at a Saturday night dance. posted $200 bond for trial Sept. 22.

Thomasville Wade House Carmault Street House Fred Bell Recorder's Court Bell Curtis Wayne Hunt Hill Street

Booze and Auto Tag Lead to Arrests

Police report two men face charges after moonshine and a license plate case. Claude Curtis of Wendell Street is charged with transporting whisky and car seizure followed by $100 bond. Clyde Elliott of Radio Tower Road is charged with larceny for the tag, bond set at $100. Other actions: Seldon Craughn charged with violating prohibition, bond $50. Melvin Carter charged with drunken driving and no license, bond $300.

Claude Curtis Wendell Street Curtis Clyde Elliott Radio Tower Road Elliott O. C. Suggs English Street Seldon Cecil Craughn Asheboro Street Melvin C. Carter Freeman Road Ridgecrest Drive Carter

Prayer for TODAY back to school blessing

A prayer asks for children returning to school to have desire to learn and willingness to work. It asks for clear thinking, useful service, and right living, and asks blessings on teachers in the name of the Master Teacher. James C. Kinard Newberry South Carolina former president of Newberry College.

James C. Kinard Newberry S. C Newberry College

Exporting Requirements Program For High Point Thomasville Firms

An evenings program at the Adams Memorial YWCA will teach exporting basics to manufacturers in the High Point and Thomasville area. Sponsored by the local chambers, the talk covers markets and potential profits. C. R. Harris will preside, with Joel New, D. Leon Williams, and J. Edgar Kirk among presenters.

Adams Memorial Ywca High Point Thomasville Joel B. New U. S. Dept. of Commerce Greensboro D. Leon Williams N. C

City to gain more Powell Bill funds this year

High Point will receive 218 929.94 dollars from Powell Bill funds, part of more than seven million distributed to North Carolina towns. The city’s increase comes as the state uses the 1960 census for the allocations, with slower growth reducing shares for some municipalities.

High Point Powell Bill Raleigh Charlotte Greensboro Winston - Salem Asheville Durham Asheboro Denton Jamestown Kernersville Lexington Ramseur Randleman Thomasville

New Boy Scout Troop Formed At St Stephen Church

Field Executive D L Crawford announced a new Boy Scout troop formed at St Stephen AME Zion Church with 21 boys. Scoutmasters George E Jenkins and Phillip Ballard lead the unit, and more troops are planned at Northwood School and Randolph Presbyterian Church.

D L. Crawford St. Stephen Ame Zion Church George E. Jenkins Phillip Ballard Crawford Northwood School Randolph Presbyterian Church

Tribute to local youths at Hellenic group dinner

Four youths from the Hellenic Community were honored at a testimonial and awards dinner at St. George Greek Orthodox Church Hall. Nick Maheras and Timothy Caplanides received plaques for scholastic excellence in Hellenic School while Brad Caplani des and another student earned Soap Box Derby trophies. Steve Hassapelis received the Past President's Jewel for his service to Chapter 368. Harry Kotsionis spoke during the event.

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association St. George Greek Orthodox Church Hall Nick Maheras Anne Maheras N. Hamilton St Timothy Caplanides Michael Caplanides Blain St Steve Hassepelis Board of Governors Ahepa Harvey Kotsionis Angelo Kotsionis E.farriss Sr Brad Caplanides Steve Steffans Steve Hassapelis Harry Kotsionis High Point St. George Greek Orthodox Church

Kernersville Youths Face Court Trial

Three Kernersville youths head to Guilford Superior Court for trial in a two week term on racing and speeding charges. Charles Edward Smith 16 faces manslaughter in the February 27 collision that killed Sudhawit Anekawaya a Thai physician. Smith also faces racing. Larry Gene Atkins 16 and Bobby Everette 22 are charged with speeding over 80 in a 55 zone while racing eight miles west of Greensboro on Highway 421.

Greensboro Kernersville Guilford Superior Court Charles Edward Smith Rt. 4 Sudhawit Anekawaya Smith Larry Gene Atkins Bobby Everette

Thomasville Man Receives Emergency Head Injury Treatment

Floyd Lucas of Cancer Street was carried to Memorial Hospital in Thomasville for emergency treatment after falling and striking his head on an unknown object while walking toward the family garage. At noon his condition was listed as not yet determined by hospital authorities.

Thomasville Floyd Lucas Cancer Street Memorial Hospital Lucas

City planning to rule on two office office building requests

The city planning and zoning commission will review two requests to erect office structures tonight at city hall. F R Williard seeks approval for an Eastchester Drive site near Centennial Street in an interim residential district for offices and retail sales. Ringjack and Company proposes an extension at Chestnut and Westchester Drive for office space in an interim residential district. The panel will also consider a group housing development on Oxford Place between Idol and North Main Streets and discuss changes to right-of-way requirements from Arbor Dale east of Rotary Drive to Ferndale.

City Planning and Zoning Commission Planning Board City Hall Chestnut and Westchester Drive Oxford Place Idol and N. Main Streets High Point Vance Kester Arbordale Rotary Drive Ferndale

Tea Planned For Contest Prospects

A Miss High Point pageant prospect tea will be held Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the YWCA. Pageant officials will answer questions and provide entry forms. Mayor Carson Stout will attend. Open to High Point residents, nearby areas and High Point College students. Contestants must be 18 by Sept 1 1962 and high school graduates by then. The winner on Oct 28 advances to Miss North Carolina in Charlotte next July. Call the High Point Jaycee office 1 5 PM today tomorrow or Wednesday. The Jaycettes host the event.

YWCA Carson Stout High Point High Point College Eligile North Carolina Charlotte High Point Jaycee Jaycettes

September Forecast Notes High Temperatures

The forecaster reports persistently warm weather with daily highs near 87 degrees, four degrees above normal, and nightly lows around the mid-60s. Expect isolated thundershowers tomorrow afternoon and later in the week, with about 0.25 inch of rain and a warm humid pattern through Wednesday.

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Downtown Development Meeting Set

The Downtown Development Corp sponsors a third program tomorrow at 7:30 PM in the YMCA on S Main Street. Elmer A. Lundberg of Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. will discuss materials and design for remodeling store fronts and buildings.

Downtown Development Corp YMCA S. Main Street Elmer A. Lundberg Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co Lundberg American Institute of Architects Architectural Department Carnegie Institute of Technology Producers’ Council, Inc Ed Mendenhall

Two Cars Stolen In Four Days From Local Homes

Police investigated two vehicle thefts within four days. A Tate Street brick mason, Harry Franklin Scott, reported his 1950s era car valued at 450 dollars stolen from in front of his house between Saturday midnight and 7 a.m. Sunday. A Perley A. Thomas Car Works car, driven by John Thomas of Emerywood Drive, was taken from in front of his residence after he left it about 10 p.m. Thursday. it was missing when he checked at 6 a.m. Friday. No value given for the 1958 model. Descriptions of both cars are on file as investigators pursue leads.

Perley A. Thomas Car Works Tate Street Harry Franklin Scott Thomas John Thomas Emerywood Drive

No Costs Levied In Trespassing Indictment

Eva Buck 44 of Taylor Street received a prayer for judgment continued for 12 months on the condition she stay away from the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Roper unless invited Judge Haworth did not require payment of court costs in the trespassing case.

Eva Buck Taylor Street Enterprise Paul Roper Haworth

Dillon Reunion Tees Off September 17 at Battle Round Park

The Dillon reunion is scheduled for September 17 in Greensboro at Battle Round Park. Activities begin at 11 a.m. at shelter 13 on the fairgrounds.

Dillon Greensboro Battleround Park Shelter 13 Fair Grounds

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Joe Rawiey High Point Enterprise Merit Shoe Store Dunn Gillis Wachovia Bank W. L. Crisco David Howard E. Commerce Street Howard Gladys Flynn Biltmore Billy Ray Beeson Resi Ahepa Board of Governors
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