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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1970
Page
15
Attorney General Robert Morgan of North Carolina will address an Industrial Management Club gathering at the YMCA tonight. The event promises remarks from the state’s top legal official on industry and governance.
The Greensboro-High Point Airport Authority approved buying 15.61 acres in three tracts for 158000. Purchases include 1.75 acres near the northwest southeast approach for 25000 two houses within 9.36 acres near the northeast southwest runway for 23000 and 4.5 acres on U S 421 near the terminal for 90000 with a right of first refusal on part of a 5.2 acre tract along Wilson Road west of the airport.
A reader with arteriosclerotic heart disease asks about high altitude danger. The doctor explains some tolerate high elevations, others risk heart attack due to the heart's limited ability to raise output in thin air. They advise following the treating physician and traveling at personal risk.
A reader asks what high triglycerides mean for heart disease risk. The reply explains triglycerides are fatty substances linked to plaque and arterial blockage potential, and asks about possible dietary changes to reduce risk.
A patient asks about lemon juice and salty juices like kraut, pickle, and dill juice for high blood pressure. The doctor notes lemon juice is harmless, but salted drinks can worsen blood pressure due to high salt content and advises avoiding excessive salt.
Jerry Earnhardt of Hillsville Virginia a former Archdale resident was killed in action in Vietnam on April 13 Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs Cliford Earnhardt Hillsville Va maternal grandmother Mrs Mary Bondurant Westfield and paternal grandmother Mrs Vada Earnhardt Asheboro Funeral set for Wednesday at 4 pm Archdale Wesleyan Church with Rev Joe Shockley and Rev James Denny burial at Randolph Memorial Park Asheboro
The board requires two Democratic and one Republican member with pay of 100 dollars monthly plus 15 dollars per meeting. A High Pointer has traditionally led the elections office, though not legally required. Kesiah planned to resign months ago after a Florida job offer and remains on the board pending a successor.
Dr Thosteson offers a booklet titled How To Take Care Of Your Heart. Request by writing to him in care of this newspaper with a self addressed stamped envelope and 25 cents. He cannot answer individual letters due to high volume but reader questions may be featured in his column.
Thomas Sledge 88 of 1100 Prospect St died today at 2 45 a m in Lambs Nursing Center after four years of declining health and 13 months in hospitals. Born September 8 1882 in Davidson County he lived in High Point ~35 years and worked at Carolina Container. Surviving wife Lizzie Griffin two sons three daughters and several grandchildren. Body at Cumby Mortuary pending funeral plans.
Mrs Tink Lorvomorie died April 10 in a Lumberton hospital. Funeral held April 12 at the Church of God in Bladenboro with Rev B Loftin and Rev M Sprinkle officiating. Burial followed at Lewis Cemetery Bladenboro. Survived by Myrtle Robinson of High Point.
Walter M. Wicker Ward reports the death of Walter M. Wicker Monday at his Sanford home. A High Point resident and White Hill Presbyterian member, he leaves a sister pair Lillie Hendricks and Mildred Brown of High Point, a daughter Mrs. O. F. Patterson Jr. of Sanford, two sons Carle Wicker of Raleigh and Major Paul J. Wicker of Cleveland, Ohio, and ten grandchildren. Service set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at White Hill Church 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 in 1920 and belonged to High Point Primitive Baptist Church. Survived by nieces and nephews. funeral today at 2 PM at High Point Primitive Baptist Church 209 Rockspring Rd officiated by Elder V. V. Willard and Rev. Worth Pugh with burial in church cemetery.
Burtis N Mabra of Talladega Alabama died suddenly Friday night in Talladega. A former High Point resident he was then in a city school in Talladega. Survivors include sister Mrs Pearl Ross of 815 Hilltop Street High Point. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 p m in Talladega. Family address 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 Davidson County Sheriff said death resulted from a personal safety related rifle wound Survivors include her husband a daughter Mrs Stephen Edwards two sons Tony and Delainy Warance two brothers Bennie Ward James Ward and four sisters Mrs Norman Tester Mrs Talbert Tester Mrs Tom Ward and Mrs Ruth Presnell 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 and three sons. Funeral Wednesday at 3 30 p m at 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 husband two sons Lester Lloyd Bulla and Harvey Leon Bulla and daughter Violet B Lassiter. Services Wednesday at 4 pm at Neighbors Grove Wesleyan Church. Body at Pugh Funeral Home with family tonight 7 to 9.
Funeral services for Raymond W. Watson Sr., 65, will be at 2 p m Wednesday at Sechrest Chapel with Cecil E. Haworth and Rev. William P. Price officiating. Burial follows at Floral Garden Park Cemetery. The body remains at Sechrest Funeral Home and the family will be at the home tonight from 7 to 9. He died after arriving at High Point Memorial Hospital Monday.
Commissioner Shaw calls for more flexibility to fit the people as Guilford zoning administration faces critique. Montgomery defends a majority focus while noting no personal axes to grind. Maxwell raises referendum concerns and proposes petitioned legislative change to allow a vote 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 Cedar Falls siblings Hodgin W. Ferree Coy Thomas Diffie Wright. Funeral set for today at 3 30 p m at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel.
Florence Beck Swicegood 81 died Monday at Lexington Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was a Tyre United Methodist Church member. Survived by three sons L Lawrence Swicegood Hoyle and Jake H Swicegood, and a daughter Mrs Alfred Williams. Service Wednesday at 2 pm at Tyre United Methodist Church. Body at Piedmont Funeral Home with visitation tonight 7 to 9.
Walter Cleve land Myers 77 of Ramseur died Sunday in an Asheboro hospital. Survivors include three daughters Mrs Albert Ussery Rt 1 Biscoe Mrs Larry Gentle Rt 1 Ramseur and Miss Martha Ann Myers of Hickory and a son James Marshall Myers of Virginia. Service scheduled for 4 p m at Loflin Fu
Claude Ervin Holt age 58 a Randolph Hospital patient died after a month long illness. Survived by Onoto Clodfelter Holt son Jerry Holt of Frosinone Italy daughter Mrs Joseph Poole of Asheboro mother Mrs Velvia Holt sisters Mrs Ruth Poe and Mrs Irene Lanier brothers Clay Holt of Camden S C and Ernest Holt of Lamar S C. Body at Pugh Funeral Home funeral arrangements incomplete.
Executor William Ray Grant asks creditors to present claims by November 1, 1970. Also includes sale of project notes by High Point Redevelopment Commission with details on bonds and bid procedures. Public hearing scheduled May 7, 1970, for proposed land exchange with Jamestown and cash consideration.
The executrix of Fred M. Franklin estate notifies creditors to present claims by April 9, 1970 and debtors to pay promptly. A separate notice advertises sale of Guilford County real property in High Point Township on May 16, 1970 with two tracts totaling about 33.27 acres, subject to taxes and court confirmation.
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