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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1964
Page
2
Local Weather Bureau forecasts variable cloudiness and warm conditions. Today may bring a few scattered showers with a high near 80 over the weekend and lows around 60 overnight. Monday is expected to be considerably clouded with scattered showers and warm temperatures.
Officials of Plymouth Furniture Co announce a rebuilding program after a Friday night fire destroyed the factory and machinery. They will retool the old plant on Geddie Place, start production by mid next week, and aim to resume shipping by week’s end. The firm has borrowed funds and is negotiating for extra space, with sales staff pledging to stay.
Twenty one acts from High Point Concord Thomasville Greensboro Graham and Hickory were selected at Central High School auditions for the Tar Heel Talent Contest sponsored by the High Point Woman's Club. Winners may receive prizes and TV exposure in the region. Notable entrants include The Carolettes Judy Harris Ruth Goodwin and The Dell among others with judges from Wachovia Arthur Murray WGHP WMFR and Terry's Musical Productions.
Retail sales at the April market are expected to rise over April 1963 with buyers optimistic about 1964. Manufacturers from Bassett Stanley Bassett Jr. and others report good attendance, new lines, and designs embracing Mediterranean and Early American styles as they forecast a robust year.
Waynesboro Virginia Basic-Witz Furniture Industries introduces BasiCredit a new financing plan for home furnishings. The plan aims to compete with auto appliance and other big ticket purchases as a way to expand consumer credit in the furniture market. Bernard L Copeland president of Basic-Witz emphasizes credit as the life blood of home furnishings growth.
Four area Lions Clubs sponsor free glaucoma screening at Wesley Memorial Church with local doctors. Visitors register, undergo vision checks, eye drops, and tonometer tests to measure eye pressure. Those flagged may be advised to seek further evaluation. Glaucoma often causes painless, gradual blindness, earning the moniker thief in the night.
Central High proposes a Summer Enrichment Program for top students with advanced biology English French history mathematics and industrial technology courses. The plan aims for self funding via a higher 45 tuition and small classes of 15, meeting five days weekly for six weeks for half a credit.
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