GOP Voter Registration Surge Signals City Hall Battle
A rapid shift in voter registrations favors Republicans ahead of spring elections in Enterprise City. Nearly 100 voters joined the Republican ranks on a single Saturday, with many as new signees or converts from Democrats. Analysts see a party leadership struggle between an “organized” faction and a Davis-led camp, while Democrats previously held a 3 to 1 margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Cates
Enterprise
Publican
Voth
Robert Davis
Davis
A. G. Whitener
Bob Davis
It Pays to Read Exhibition at Public Library
The High Point Public Library hosts the It Pays to Read display aimed at businessmen and students. Librarian Neal Austin cites an International Paper survey showing top earners read more, with 338 magazines and 53 books weekly versus 28 books and 229 magazines for lower earners, highlighting reading as vital to business decisions.
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High Point Public Library
Neal Austin
Austin
International Paper
U. S
Civitan Club Donates for THS Band Uniforms
The Civitan Club approved a 160 dollar contribution to Thomasville Senior High School band uniforms at their meeting last night in Thomasville. The donation will fund new uniforms for the band and support its upcoming performances and events.
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Thomasville
Civitan Club
Thomasville Senior High
Two New Candidates Enter Democrat Race
The High Point Democratic slate expanded near the 6 p.m. filing deadline with Ban ner F. Wyatt entering the mayor race as a Democrat after switching from Republican, and Henry A. Millis Jr. filing for City Council from the first ward. Wyatt, 46, native of Ashe County, inspector at Pittsburgh Plate Glass, lives at 303 Friddle St. Millis, 44, head of Sportland Recreation Inc., former Burlington Hosiery executive, serves on the Civil Service Commission. Wyatt vows to oppose liquor stores and visit churches. Millis is a former Independence mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Stout
Banner F. Wyatt
Wyatt
Henry A. Millis Jr
Whitener
Stout
Ashe County
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co
Friddle St
Friddle St., In the Fourth Ward
Wilkes County
Adams County
Pennsylvania
Hazel Cofffey
N. Wilkesboro
Thomas Jerry Wyatt
Pensacola
Fla
High Point
Millis
Sportsland Recreation Inc
Burlington Industries
Local Civil Service Commission
Independence
Psychic research and life after death in modern science
The essay surveys researchers like Myers Lodge Carrel and Rhine who link apparitions to nonmaterial reality. It discusses the view that humans inhabit two worlds and that death may allow continued spirit communication beyond immediate memory.
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Hamlet
Heaven
Earth
Horatio
Thomas S. Kepler
Association Press
National Board of Ymcas
Uni
Sir Oliver
Spiritual view of the universe and immortality in the era of ESP
The article discusses Sir Oliver Lodge and other researchers arguing that reality lies in the ether and immaterial realms. It cites Rhine on clairvoyance and precognition as evidence of mind transcending space and time. It links these views to belief in Jesus' resurrection and Christian faith. Tomorrow: Philosophic Views.
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Frederick H. Myers
Sir Oliver Lodge
Alexis Carrel
J. B. Rhine
Frederick W. H. My
Duke University
Rhine
Myers
Lodge
Carrel
Jesus
What's Made in High Point and Who Makes It
The High Point Chamber of Commerce released the Blue Book of High Point Industry now listing 425 industries up from 400 in 1961 62. The 4 x 8 pocket size edition features an All-American City shield cover an artist sketch of the new chamber building and includes listings for industries motor freight lines railroads airlines suppliers finance and service firms.
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High Point
Industtrial
High Point Industry
High Point Chamber of Commerce
Phil Clarke
Clarke
Sunrise Service Slated Sunday In Thomasville
A sunrise Easter service will be held Sunday at Memorial Park stadium in Thomasville at 6 a.m. Rev. Richard A. Cheek will lead. The week also features a Good Friday service from noon to 3 p.m. at the Memorial Methodist Austin Finch Chapel with Rev. Barrett Wilson as chairman and ministers Wayne Fouts Harold Rickman W B Carr Carl Hemphill Glenn Brooks Edwin Needham and James Helvey participating.
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Memorial Park Stadium
Richard A. Cheek
Austin Finch Chapel
Memorial Methodist Church
Barrett Wilson
Wayne Fouts
Harold Rickman
W. B. Carr
Carl Hemphill
Glenn Brooks
Edwin Needham
James Helvey
April Showers Continue With Clouds and Light Rain
An April day features light rain, ample clouds, and mild temperatures. The pattern runs tonight with partial clearing and cooler air, and Thursday is seen partly cloudy and cool. Yesterday’s high reached 71 with a 53 low. today’s high was 62 and tonight’s low 48, with tomorrow’s high forecast at 60.
Pre Easter Services Begin Tonight at First Presbyterian Church
Dr. John F. Anderson Jr guest minister at First Presbyterian Church, Dallas native and seminary graduate, will preach Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 30 with themes Jesus and Our Failures and Small Ships on a Stormy Sea. Lord’s Supper observed Thursday at 7 30 by church ministers.
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John F. Anderson Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Anderson
Dallas
Texas
Austin College
Sherman
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Orlando
Fla
Tyler
Jesus
Roy E. Watts
Permits Issued for Duplexes in Thomasville
City Building Inspector Edsel Harris issued two permits for duplex apartments on Hunter Street in the Carl Black subdivision. Each duplex covers 1,400 square feet and will be billed at $5,600 under new rates adopted by the City Council.
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Thomasville
Edsel Harris
Hunter Street
Carl Black
Jnat
Lionel Welborn
Lengthy Patent Trial Nears End in Hosiery Case
The 29 day federal court hosiery patent trial nears closure as defense rests after admitting exhibits 1 through 138. Plaintiffs challenge a sock exhibit and its repair history while rebuttal testimony proceeds with patent expert Robert E. Burns testifying. Plaintiffs contend the four defendant groups infringed three hosiery toe closure patents by Adams-Millis Bear Brand Getaz DeLong.
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Winston-Salem
Welch Jordan
David Rabin
L. Richardson Preyer
Frank DeLong
T. Lynwood Smith
Robert E. Burns
Adams-Millis Corp
High Point
Bear Brand Corp
Illinois
James Getaz
DeLong
City Switches Duke Power Areas Tomorrow
Nearly 1 000 Duke Power Co. customers will be switched to the city's electrical system tomorrow causing a brief 15 minute outage. The eastern section will see the second switch since the 1960 annexation. Affected streets include River Road to Gordon Road, Gordon Road to Highway 68, Highway 68 to Deep River, Wiltshire Boulevard and Woodruff Street, and Manor Road south of Greensboro Road. The city acquired about 3 200 residential customers in the purchase, with 72 already switched.
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Duke Power Co
Theity
Duke
River Road
Gordon Road
Highway 68
Deep River
Wiltshire Boulevard
Woodruff Street
Manor Road
Greensboro Road
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Civitans
God
Paul J. Tillich
J. R. Rhine
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Furniture Exposition
Ward Avenue
S. Main
S. Hamilton Street
Main Street
Dick Swaim
High Point Enterprise
Furniture City Barbers Assn
John Anderson JR
Joe Brown
Silver Knit
Melrose
Crown
Harriss & Covington
Amos Mills
Lemco Hosiery Co
Burlington
Ward Street
Harvell Park
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