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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1977
Page
9
High Point City Council moved to end city oiling of dirt streets while rejecting a full paving plan funded by property owners. The council backed private scraping and oiling by residents with city inspection to protect workmanship.
High Point unveils The Old Plank Road Depot a transformed Southern Railway station into a restaurant. Nearly 300 guests sampled crepes and desserts as restoration meets Victorian railroad décor, with plans for a late May to June public opening.
Enterprise staff writer reports mixed views from Spring Furniture Market attendees in High Point, with optimism about a strong market ahead and enthusiasm for bright new colors and the Environment Collection by Pierre Cardin. Attitudes vary by region as buyers note high prices but willingness to invest in durable, quality pieces for lasting value.
JIM HAWKINS reports Crescent Furniture Co and Trend Line Furniture Corp executives say retailers visiting the April Southern Furniture Market in Piedmont NC are buying. Kohler, Stanley, and Kroehler leaders call the market fantastic with high production and good future prospects as attendance rises.
The City Council discussed a grant plan to hire four part time escorts to assist handicapped seniors using two city buses, aiming to deviate routes for pick ups. The COA backed proposal would match funds and cost about $1,000 monthly, but initial reaction was cool and the plan was sent to the finance committee for study.
Randolph County Board of Education approved Jerry Tillman to lead the new Archdale-Trinity Middle School opening next fall. John Waller will move from Trinity Elementary to succeed Tillman at Trindale Elementary.
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