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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1970
Page
13
North Carolina Attorney General Robert Morgan will speak tonight at a YMCA hosted Industrial Management Club meeting. He will address the group on current state affairs and business concerns.
The Greensboro-High Point Airport Authority approved buying 15.61 acres in three tracts for 158000 dollars. Purchases included 1.75 acres near the NWSE runway for 25000, 9.36 acres for 23000 with two houses, and 4.5 acres on U S 421 near the terminal for 90000, plus rights on 3.45 acres along Wilson Road.
A 65 year old with arteriosclerotic heart disease asks about dangers of high altitudes. Some ASHD patients tolerate mountains, but thin air raises heart workload and risk of heart attack. Follow doctor’s guidance, proceed cautiously at personal risk.
Jerry Earnhardt of Hillsville Virginia a former Archdale resident was killed in action in Vietnam on April 13 Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Earnhardt of Hillsville his maternal grandmother Mrs Mary Bondurant of Westfield and his paternal grandmother Mrs Vada Earnhardt of Asheboro Funeral will be held Wednesday at 4 p m at Archdale Wesleyan Church by Revs Joe Shockley and James Denny Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park Cemetery in Asheboro
The board requires two Democratic and one Republican member with pay of 100 dollars monthly plus 15 dollars per meeting. No legal mandate for a High Pointer though tradition notes past chairs. Kesiah announced intent to resign months ago after taking a Florida position and remains until a successor is appointed.
Heart health advice offered by Dr Thosteson with a mailed request. Readers may receive a booklet by sending a self addressed stamped envelope and 25 cents, though individual replies cannot be guaranteed due to high volume.
Thomas Sledge 88 of 1100 Prospect St died today at 2 45 a m in Lambs Nursing and Convalescent Center after four years of declining health and 13 months in hospitals and rest homes He was born September 8 1882 in Davidson County and lived in High Point area 35 years He was a member of Albertson Road Baptist Church and worked at Carolina Container before retiring at 75 He is survived by his wife Lizzie Johnson Griffin a son and daughter two stepsons and three stepdaughters seven grandchildren and other relatives The body will remain at Cumby Mortuary pending funeral arrangements.
Mrs. Tink Lorvomorie of Bladenboro died April 10 in a Lumberton hospital. Funeral was held April 12 at the Church of God in Bladenboro with Rev. B Loftin and Rev. M Sprinkle. Burial followed at Lewis Cemetery Bladenboro. Survivor Myrtle Robinson of 114 Taylor Ave High Point.
Walter M. Wicker died Monday at his home near Sanford. He was a longtime High Point resident and member of White Hill Presbyterian Church. He leaves a daughter Mrs. O F Patterson Jr of Sanford. two sons Carle Wicker of Raleigh and Major Paul J Wicker of Cleveland. sisters Mrs Lillie Hendricks and Mrs Mildred Brown, both of High Point. and 10 grandchildren. Funeral at White Hill Church Wednesday at 10 30 a m with burial in the church cemetery. Body at Rogers Funeral Home.
Mrs. Tolie Shelton Gray 83 of Stratford Road died Sunday at High Point Memorial Hospital after a six month illness. Born in Stokes County she moved to High Point area in 1920 and was a member of High Point Primitive Baptist Church. Survives include several nieces and nephews. Funeral 2 p.m. today at High Point Primitive Baptist Church officiated by Elder W. W. Willard and Rev. Worth Pugh. Burial in church cemetery.
Burtis N Mabra of Talladega Alabama died suddenly Friday night in Talladega. He formerly resided in High Point and served as a principal in a Talladega city school. Survived by a sister Mrs Pearl Ross of 815 Hilltop Street High Point. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 pm in Talladega. Family at 827 West Battle Street Talladega Alabama.
Mrs. Louisa Ward Lowrance 40 wife of Byrd Mast Lowrance of Rt. 3 Tyre Community died at home Monday from a personal safety related rifle wound according to Sheriff Fred C. Sink. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs. Stephen Edwards two sons Tony and Delainy four sisters and two brothers. Body at Piedmont Funeral Home funeral arrangements incomplete.
Mrs Kate Collins Overman 69 died at her Liberty home. Survived by husband Jesse C Overman seven daughters including Mrs Walter Jones and Mrs Edith Whitesell of Liberty and Mrs J W Layton of Greensboro. three sons J C Overman Jr Kenneth Overman and Norman Overman. brothers Moyer Frank Moses Collins. sisters Louie Rier son Inez Smothers Charlie Cox Maude Sands Lillie Dew. Service Wednesday at 3 30 p m Friendly Wesleyan Church. Body at Loflin Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hattie Hodge Bulla 78 wife of William Harvey Bulla of Asheboro died Monday after a long illness in the local hospital. She was a member of Neighbors Grove Wesleyan Church. Survived by daughter Mrs. Violet Lassiter and two sons Lester Lloyd Bulla and Harvey Leon Bulla. Funeral at Neighbors Grove Wesleyan Church Wednesday at 4 pm. Body at Pugh Funeral Home with family 7 to 9 tonight.
Raymond W. Watson Sr., 65, of 2401 E Lexington Ave., died Monday and was pronounced dead on arrival at High Point Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p m Wednesday at Sechrest Chapel, with burial in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight at Sechrest Funeral Home from 7 to 9.
Commissioner Shaw calls for more flexible zoning rules to fit residents needs while Montgomery says a majority focus guides the program. Complaints span tractor sheds trailers on property and street rights of way. Maxwell cites referendum concerns and proposes petition driven legislative change to enable votes on welfare and health services.
Russell Woodward Ferree 62 of Asheboro died Monday in a local nursing home after a lengthy illness. He was a retired furniture salesman and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Ruth Slack Ferree a daughter Alton Craven of Monroe Ga a brother Hodgin W. Ferree Cedar Falls and two sisters Coy Thomas Cedar Falls Diffie Wright Stoneville. Funeral was to be held today at 3 30 p m at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel.
Florence Beck Swicegood, 81, dies at Lexington Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was a Tyre United Methodist Church member. Surviving are three sons L. Lawrence Swicegood of Lexington and Hoyle and Jake H. Swicegood of Linwood Rt. 1, and a daughter Mrs Alfred Williams of Linwood Rt. 1. Service Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Tyre United Methodist Church. Body at Piedmont Funeral Home. family visitation tonight 7 to 9.
Walter Cleav land Myers 77 of Ramseur died Sunday in an Asheboro hospital. Survived by three daughters Mrs Albert Ussery of Biscoe Rt 1 Mrs Larry Gentle of Ramseur and Miss Martha Ann Myers of Hickory and a son James Marshall Myers of Virginia. Service set for 4 p m at Loflin Fu
Claude Ervin Holt 58 of Asheboro died Monday in Randolph Hospital after a month's illness. Survived by Onoto Holt son Jerry Holt of Italy daughter Mrs Joseph Poole of Rt 2 Asheboro mother Mrs Velvia Holt Rt 7 Asheboro two sisters Mrs Ruth Poe and Mrs Irene Lanier Greensboro two brothers Clay Holt Camden S C and Ernest Holt Lamar S C. Body at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
Ledger notices announce the estate of Lucy J. Grant executor William R. Grant setting a claims deadline of November 1, 1970. Additional items outline a May 7 1970 public hearing on a land swap between High Point and Jamestown with cash consideration and a property deed exchange on Bundy and Penny Roads, plus a High Point project notes sale. The notices include dates, locations, and developer names such as Catherine W. Harrington.
Floyd Cruthis administrator will sell at 11:00 A M on May 16 1970 two parcels in High Point Township Guilford County North Carolina by court order under No 69 SP 732 The sale includes tract 1 of about one half acre with a frame house tract 2 of 33 27 acres with a frame dwelling Both tracts to be sold separately then together bid deposit 10 percent subject to taxes easements and court confirmation See Plat No 2 and Book 53 Page 409 with directions from S Main Street to Fairfield Road and Highway 62.
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