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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1969
Page
17
A plan to issue 5 million dollars for water and sewer improvements is set for a June 3 referendum. County leaders note no industries have left due to water or sewer issues and say improvements have been provided as needed. A recommendation proposes a regional line linking Greensboro Janestown and High Point.
Eastern Air Lines reveals major schedule changes for Greensboro‑High Point‑Winston‑Salem, adding a third daily nonstop to Chicago with several new flights via Roanoke and Charleston. The plan includes Newark, Pittsburgh, Montreal, and Washington routes, plus morning inbound mail and freight service.
Jamie Burford Mathews 51 of 605 Forrest St died at 1 pm in High Point North Carolina Memorial Hospital. Born December 17 191? in Fineslake she was a UNC Greensboro alumna and married William Harvey Mathews in 1989. A St Marys Episcopal Church member, cremation followed a service at 4 30 pm in the church. Memorials to St Marys Episcopal Church preferred.
James Albert Suits infant son of Mr and Mrs James W Suits Route 6 Greensboro died Sunday at Wesley Long Hospital Survivors include two sisters Tina and Hanner of RandlemAn Rt 1 and Carrie Lee Suits of Rt 2 McLeansville plus the parents The notice lists multiple relatives and locations in the Greensboro area Our sources provide this obituary brief with standard familial details and local addresses
Students at High Point College elected officers for the rising sophomore, junior, and senior classes in the final Student Government Association election of the year. Officers include president John Koven for the rising sophomore class.
Reld Clifton Deal known as Bul Deal, 48, of 1713 Eastover Drive, died at 4 15 am at High Point Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Newton February 19, 19xx, son of Eunice B. Deal and the late %r Barline Betty Honeycutt. He served in World War II and worked with Carpet Maid Dutch Laundries. Surviving: wife Earline H. Deal of the home. son William Bruce Deal of the home. mother Eunice B. Deal of 2403 Eastover Pi. sister Rapthe Kinsey of 1107 Robin Hood Rd. brother Grady Deal of 2403 Eastover Pi. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday at Chapel by Rev John F. Cagle. Burial Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Body at Sechrest Funeral Home. Family home at 488 Eastashavee Pi tonight 7–9.
Leroy Kirkpatrick of High Point was found dead at his home Sunday morning. Born January 17, 1930, he was the son of Elonzo Kirkpatrick and the late Emma Graves Kirkpatrick. He lived his life in High Point, attended local schools, and was formerly with the City of High Point and was employed at Myrtle Desk Co. Survivors include Eloiza Point, four sisters including Mrs Mary Berries and Mrs Louvenia Isaac, five brothers Robert, Charles, Ellison Kirkpatrick, James of Greensboro, and Fred of Staten Island. Funeral is Thursday at 4 pm at St. Paul Holiness Church on Pearson Place. Burial at Moore Funeral Home Cemetery. The body will lie in state at Moore Funeral Home Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm and at 1901 Drew St. after 9 pm.
Firemen answered a fire at the Deniel Brooks Apartment home of Andrew Murray when a central hot water heater heated by defective controls ignited. They said no property owner was present and the unit burned the gan. Another fire on E Washington Street started by children playing with material.
Mrs. Elsie Hall Cave, 6, of Rt. 1, Greensboro, died Monday at Point Memorial Hospital after three days. She was born October 15, 1903 in Patrick County Virginia, worked at Slane Hosiery MI, member of Green Street Baptist Church, and leaves a daughter Opal Bergman, a son Minford Cave, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, four sisters, four brothers, and a stepmother. Funeral services will be at 2 30 PM Wednesday at Greer Street Baptist Church, with burial in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. The body remains at Sechrest Funeral Home until 30 minutes before the service. Family visitation tonight 7 9. Pallbearers named.
Charlie Lee Mattocks 70 of 1111 Homewood Ave died Monday at 7 15 PM in High Point Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health. Born August 7 1896 in Loudon County Tennessee he moved to High Point in 1925 and was a charter member of Albertson Road Baptist Church. He worked for Fulp's Bus Lines and Adams-Millis Corp, retiring six years ago. Surviving: widow Lela Picklesimer Mattocks a daughter Beulah Callahan a son Johnny Mattocks a brother Roy Mattocks one grandson and one great grandson. Funeral Wednesday 2 30 PM at Albertson Road Baptist Church with burial in Floral Cemetery. The body is at Orrell's Liberty Road Chapel and will be returned to the home of Beulah Callahan at 1526 Homewood Ave today. Family visitation 7 9 PM tonight at 1526 Homewood Ave.
Tyavid Delmar Leonard, 57, of Route 1, died Sunday. Funeral services were held at 4 30 p.m. today at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel.
John Edgar Wright, 77, died Saturday. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. at Bethel Friends Meeting. The body lies at Ridge-McDowell Funeral Home.
ASHEBORO The fifth candidate announces bid for the Asheboro City Council in the May 8 municipal elections. Fields Caviness, an Asheboro Insurance official, served a first term on the council, while Duck Hedrick, defeated in 1907 after one term, also runs. Hedrick and Kivett are Republicans. Mayor Robert Reese, a Democrat, seeks a fourth term and currently holds no position.
Charlie P. Phillips 85 of Rt 1 Bear Creek died Monday after a long illness. Retired farmer and Gaines Grove Primitive Baptist Church member. Survived by his widow Mary and five sons Howard Leonard Kelly Caiis Curtis. four daughters G C Gaines Fred Wilson Alex Cock man Bobby Lowe. two sisters Lt R Hill and Dora Brewer. Services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Bear Creek Baptist Church. Body at Smith and Buckner Funeral Home in Siler City.
Moving day for county personnel includes transferring furniture and equipment to the newly renovated building on Main Street. The Randolph County Health Dept leads the move, followed by the County Welfare Office, Ridge-McDowell Ambulance care, and the sheriff's office. When finished, one facility will serve Archdale Trinity and nearby areas.
High Point College announces sixteen graduating seniors elected to the Scholastic Honor Society joining three seniors elected last year. New SHS members include Sue Allman Dennis Sigman Martha Fieldem Lantz Gaffney Daniel Calhoun Betty Idol Nancy Holmcombe Paul Owen Susan Fischer Phyllis McDowell Linda Weiss Richard Godfrey Beulah Smith Sylvia Pratt Richard Collins and David Taxhorn. Honorary members are Emily Sullivan Raiford Porter. Outgoing officers include Dr Conrad Miss Carter and Earle Dalbey. Roy Epperson elected secretary treasurer. Banquet and initiation set for May 5 at 6 30 p.m. at the YWCA.
A 44 year old Thomasville resident on Young Street was arrested on an assault with a deadly weapon charge. Charged after allegedly threatening Alfonzo Anderson with a shotgun, he is free on 200 bond and due in court April 18. A separate note lists a bad check accusation against Peggy Wood Martin, 34, of S Hamilton Street High Point, with hearing set for April 14 after posting 100 bond. Also reported: stolen FM tuner seven stereo tapes two pliers and a screwdriver missing from Garland Haney’s car on Griffith Street. value about 85.
Randolph Guilford and Davidson county dairymen will meet Thursday to discuss the new holstein site analysis program. The session will be held at Meredell Farm three miles west of Liberty. Grayson Bowers, holstein field man, will conduct the meetings.
Commission members discuss four year terms for appointees and authority to secure air space over property plus financing changes. They show interest in continuing dredging of South Buffalo Creek near Greensboro. County manager John Witherspoon notes delay due to land owner opposition. Commissioners approve 10 525 for a package sewer treatment plant for the animal shelter with Greensboro and High Point to cover half the cost, reducing the county share to about 5 200.
Shelton officials discuss street projects near Oakview School. Mrs Parrish says the school board claimed it could not act until nearby street work finished. Councilmen challenge stance noting paving affects school parking. Mayor Davis proposes informing the school board of the city position to clear up misunderstanding.
Legal notice from North Carolina Guilford County appointing MATIEA S. VAN DERVOORT as executrix of ROBERT T. MANDERVOORT estate. Creditors must present claims by September 25, 195% and all debts to be paid promptly. Includes attorney firms and local contact details for High Point and Thomasville.
Lost item fragment appears in OCR, mentioning a sink brown something, a Senate street, and a reward offer with contact code 431. Details are incomplete but indicate a lost item and monetary incentive.
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