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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1968
Page
20
European furniture experts forecast a decade of change with molding plastics dominating upholstery. Conran argues for plastic packaging and undistressed wood finishes, while Solie from 3M cites material and design integration. The press event, sponsored by the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Assn, highlighted new materials driving industry evolution.
The board heard that Burford’s new post is seen as a promotion by officials but the Negro community disputes this view. Pruette noted a higher salary for a 12 month role and Burford would oversee all secondary schools as a third ranking official. Sammy Chess Jr. reiterated community opposition and it remains unclear how the NCTA will respond.
The school board votes to defer action on appointing a principal at Andrews until next Thursday. Dr. Perry Little backs Chess's statement and Mrs. Bill Gorman urges equal treatment for Negro students. Chairman John Clinard says the session will be closed but any formal action would be public.
Senator B Everett Jordan says the Farmers Administration approved a 135000 dollar loan for North View North Carolina project and HUD opened 62540 dollars for Winston Salem and 100000 for Greensboro.
The text traces the word highway from English origins to America. It explains how wildlife and public routes followed animal paths on grassy high ground, with these routes becoming known as high roads or high weye before evolving into highway.
The gray fox can ascend trees by leaping between low branches or by gripping the trunk with its limbs and climbing with its claws when branches are scarce.
Hats once came in few sizes and were adjusted with lining drawstrings to fit the wearer. The piece notes how hats like the Hat Bowl illustrate a bygone time when production centered on standard sizes and fit was achieved by internal cords.
A series of motor accidents left several injured with no critical cases. Ruby Blaner and Robert Patterson collided on Lexington Avenue with a passenger Ernest Spainhour injured. Kenneth Wible struck a parked car owned by Police Capt. George Leverett on Centennial Street. Raymond Delappe faced reckless driving charges after a Broad Street crash with Althea Norton. Total damages ranged from 550 to 1500 dollars.
THOMSVILLE The Davidson County Community College board approves plans for a physical education auditorium and complex with 1 500 permanent seats and 500 removable chairs totaling 2 000 seating. The project includes classrooms and recreation rooms and will be presented to an architect for final design.
The Defense Department released 44 additional servicemen killed in Vietnam. Among them is Sgt. Rodney H. Koehne of Fayetteville North Carolina listed as killed in action. Pfc. Lawrence W. Eller, previously listed as missing, is now recorded as killed in action. he was the son of Mr and Mrs James C Eller of Ferguson.
The silencer used on firearms was invented in 1908 by Hiram Maxim. In 1932 a federal act halted manufacture and sale in the United States and required silencers to be registered with the Treasury Department.
The author Henry Light-Horse Lee crafted the famous line First in war first in peace first in the hearts of his countrymen. He delivered the oration to Congress after George Washingtons death.
He argues education cuts welfare reliance and meets labor needs in North Carolina. He calls for a hand up not a hand out, local control, and greater business involvement to address core poverty and community problems. He warns of possible summer riots but urges nonviolence.
Montlieu Avenue PTA concluded its year with a school cafe theatre recital featuring the Montlieu band directed by David Duncan and the sixth grade chorus under Dorothy Hoskins. Robin Parks narrated sang solos by Margaretta Yarborough Terri Turner Eric Roberts Charlie Smith Martha Phin nix Robert Davis Randy Yow Mark Rich Doug Cheves and Craig Jones. Officers for 1968 69 are Mrs P Douglas Kerr president Mrs David Duncan vice president Mrs Lanzer McCall secretary and Mrs Thomas J Robinson treasurer. Ledford PTA to meet Thursday April 18 at 7 30 with a Ledford choir program including Folk Songs and popular selections.
The Municipal Court of High Point NC issues a summons by publication in the divorce action Mattie M Stanley versus Bobby Joe Stanley. Defendant must appear by April 24 or risk default. case concerns one year separation and child custody.Filed April 2 1968 Betty H Campbell Asst Clerk Municipal Court High Point NC. Bencini Wyatt attorneys.
North Carolina notices announce IRENE M. NEWMAN as administratrix of Billie Maude Floyd estate and Elizabeth King Phillips as administratrix of James William Phillips estate. Creditors must file by specified dates in 1968 and debtors should pay promptly. attorneys Stephen E. Lawing and Fisher & Fisher handle matters.
Multiple public notices from High Point North Carolina announce sealed bids for city purchases including uniforms vehicles and radio equipment with bid opening on April 30 1968 and April 29 1968. The city reserves rights to accept reject or delay bids and demands bid bonds and FCC insured payments. Also notice to creditors for Velon Kearns Kearns estate with claims due by April 5 1968 and executrix Wilma K. Lain.
Substitute Trustee announces sale of Lot 3 and Lot 22 Wildwood Heights in Guilford County at 11:00 and 11:30 AM on April 23, 1968 at the City County Building High Point NC. Sale subject to taxes and easements. buyer pays 5 percent cash as good faith.
The property at Lot No. 23 Wildwood in Jamestown Guilford County North Carolina is to be sold by public auction at noon on Tuesday March 23 1968 at the city county building front door. Terms require 5 percent cash on the day and evidence of good faith.
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