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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1954
Page
31
A fatal and multiple injury car crash sequence unfolds near the barricade on the High Point Highway. The scene features a wrecked vehicle, a baby’s screams, and ambulances. accidents at the site have surged, with workers abandoning the flashing light for red signals.
Observation reports vehicles from the Thomasville business district heading west on the thoroughfare merge near an underpass. Repeated crashes tear up traffic entrances. Veteran participants argue a curb was proven, while superhighway travel looms.
William R. Campbell son of Raymond Campbell of 816 Magnolia Court graduates from Northwestern University Dental School and plans to join the Naval Dental Corps next week. He earned a commission as lieutenant (jg) and will begin active duty after orders. Campbell, a High Point High School alumnus, starred in football basketball and track and served as senior class vice president and Pemican sports editor. He studied at Lenoir Rhyne and UNC before dental school.
Salina Kansas residents learn pet rescue steps after a kitten falls in a well. Firefighters lower a basket with hamburger as bait and pull the cat to safety, showing practical response to urban wildlife incidents. Alberta Pfannenstille was involved in the reported scene as the pet’s owner.
Thomasville and nearby High Point residents fear the new through highway will not curb fatalities. Officers say better night driving could reduce crashes. Officials expect barricade removal in months and patrols warn the cost of damage could reach hundreds of thousands.
The Uwharrie Council of the Boy Scouts of America plans meetings next Thursday and Friday at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church to launch an intensified Explorer Scout program for boys from age four. John Shut, deputy regional scout executive from Atlanta, will speak at 7:30 p.m. each night. The council expects 100 advisors assistants scoutmasters and elected boy leaders to attend as it expands outdoor adventure social service vocational guidance and other activities.
The monthly Scoutmasters district meeting will be held Monday night at 7 30 in the Chamber of Commerce offices presided by Frank Size more Jr district commissioner Discussion focuses on autumn scout activities and plans. The World Health Organization ran antimalaria campaigns in 21 countries and other efforts against 27 diseases in 1953 its fifth year of activity.
The Silver Valley school relocates to the old Denton building for the 1954-55 term serving all of lower Davidson County. Principal W O Jones leads a staff of 11 teachers with 12 grades and 730 lunches served daily.
Ensign Boys' Secretary lists needed roles from coaches and skill instructors to game room supervisors and craft instructors. The YMCA calls Christian men and women to help youth and asks interested persons to contact Ensign or Jack Nantz at 9127 or 7927.
An 11 year old, labeled disruptive at school, improves after Family Service Bureau intervention. His parents Mr and Mrs B confronted challenges raising him, with the teacher noting unresponsive behavior to typical discipline. The article follows the family’s reluctant decision to seek outsider guidance and outlines Butch’s strained relations at home and in class.
The Be family and their son Butch work with the Family Service Bureau to improve relations. After moving to their own home and several sessions with a social worker they regain harmony, though occasional relapses occur. The service is offered free to citizens of High Point.
Local column advocates streamlined courts in Thomasville with a 6 man jury system. It notes proposals to end jury trials in Recorder Court, discusses inequities in the judicial process, and calls for modernization of lower and superior court practices. The piece cites recent rail incident coverage and broader civic concerns.
South Korea national police today launched a campaign to reduce rat numbers. Prizes will be awarded to individuals who kill the most rats. Police Director Kim announced the effort.
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