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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1968
Page
13
Ask Andy explains bottled gas use in rural homes and contrast with city pipelines. It describes propane as a liquid turning to invisible gas, its relationship to butane, and how petroleum hydrocarbons form from earth’s ancient life. The piece notes natural gas pockets form atop oil.
The excerpt describes propane as a versatile component in making acetone, antifreeze, ether, chloroform, inks, and dozens of modern plastics including kitchen vinyl and raincoats. It notes propane’s shift from primarily fuel gas to its liquid form for transport and its role in 20th century chemical recipes. It also includes a Q&A about the Mississippi River name and Ojibway origins and a remark on the Ojibway influence on Longfellow’s Hiawatha.
A Methodist religious editor from Columbia South Carolina writes a prayer praising God's enduring love through Jesus Christ. It asks for strength for today, a clean heart, and joy and hope grounded in trust in the Master. The tone is devotional and exhortative.
Affirmative and negative teams from High Point Central and Thomasville Senior High will compete in the 56th annual NC High School Debating Union tournament. Twenty five teams in Chapel Hill will debate the Congress topic uniform regulations for criminal investigation procedures. The Ay trophy will go to the verses team and top speakers will receive medals.
Winston-Salem attorney Jim White seeks the Fifth District Democratic nomination and will appear in Davidson County with Grand Ole Opry singers. He will be at the Thomasville Civic Center May 1 for a country and western program from 8 to 9 30 p.m. featuring Loretta Lynn Doyle Wilburn Tennesseeans and J Lee Webb. White also plans a downtown Lexington show May 1 from 1 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Market officials report buying remains in depth in both traditional and contemporary lines. A new Mediterranean group is well accepted as first quarter business is strong. Some uncertainty cited from national conditions, but no big complaints or pessimism overall.
THOMASVILLE The City Council will discuss an agreement with the State Highway Commission to widen a bridge on the east side of the city at I-85. The project will enable further widening of National Highway and paving to start after bridge work. The council will also hold a public hearing on Myers and Davidson Street closures related to a new Thomasville Furniture Industries plant.
James town Elementary School hosts a Battle of the Bands Friday at 7 p.m. Contestants must be 19 or younger. Registration opens Wednesday at Jamestown Town Hall. Top prize includes regional representation and a recording session with a Greensboro booking organization. The winner advances to state finals and national competition.
Gov. Dan Moore will travel to High Point Wednesday for an investiture at High Point College with Gov. John McKeithen of Louisiana speaking. He will meet college trustees and attend a luncheon, then travel to Yanceyville Thursday for the grand opening and dedication of the Baptist Home. Friday includes a speech at the North Carolina National Guard Association annual convention in Raleigh.
Geneva Lockhart 41 of 714 Vail Ave died Friday morning in Charlotte at her mother's home. Born in Anson County she lived in High Point since 1942 and worked for Marsh Furniture Co. Survivors include five daughters and a son. Funeral 4 p.m. Tuesday at Temple Memorial Baptist Church with burial in Greenhill Cemetery. The family to be at Moore Funeral Home tonight 7 to 9.
W. T. Neal, 75, of 219 S. Vance St., Lexington, died at 12:20 a.m. today at home from a heart attack. He was born in Rockingham County, a son of the late William Neal and his wife.
The obituary notes the death of T Adrian Neal, a Lexington resident and member of First Methodist Church. Survived by wife Pauline Hubbard Neal, son Adrian Neal, and sister Nellie Moseley. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mitchell Faulkner. Burial in Floral Garden Cemetery High Point.
Mrs Maggie Creech Robertson 86 of 604 Cable St widow of A Robertson died at 1 15 am Sunday at High Point Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health She was born November 19 1881 in Columbus County daughter of Stephen M and Matilda Vance Creech She had lived in High Point since 1906 and was a member of Calvary Methodist Church Surviving are daughters Mozelle McKinney Greensboro and Sonia Walton Greensboro two sons William A Robertson High Point and Fred G Robertson Locust St 11 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren Burial will be in Springfield Friends Cemetery at Sechrest Chapel with Rev Grady R Barringer officiating The body will lie at Sechrest Funeral Home with family at the home tonight 7 to 9 Pacific time
Guy Thomas Fulp 64 of Route 3 Kernersville died Saturday after a long illness at Forsyth Memorial Hospital Winston Salem. He was a retired farmer. Survived by wife Mary Tilley Fulp three sons Bobby Johnny Donald all of area routes four daughters Dorothy Booth Trilby Walker Peggy Rutherfordton Janis George a brother Walter Fulp Funeral held today at 2 p.m. White Oak Grove Church with burial Garden of Memory Walkertown.
Funeral services for Jerry Carson Funderburk 57 of 1121A Grace St were held today at 4 p.m. at Cumby Chapel with Rev. Beldon Smith and Rev. Grayson Hobson presiding. Burial followed at Floral Garden Park Cemetery. He died from injuries after a laundry truck he drove lost control on a Meadowbrook Road curve in Trinity. Survived by a sister Mrs Naomi Cooper of Dayola Georgia.
Henry C. Ingram a retired textile worker on N. Cecile Street died Friday at Lexington Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his son Willie Lee Ingram of Lexington. Services were set for 2 p.m. at Wayside Baptist Tabernacle with burial at Lockingbee Cemetery Churchland.
Mrs Ber nice Throckmorton Jones 66 of Ruther Glen Va died Saturday in a Richmond hospital. Born August 17 1901 in Henrico County she leaves two sons Warren R Jones Fort Lauderdale Florida and Clarence L Jones Ruther Glen two daughters Mrs James Dean Jr Mechanicsville Va and Mrs George Atkinson High Point 12 grandchildren three great grandchildren one brother and four sisters. Service 2 p.m. at Joseph W Bliley Funeral Home Richmond with burial Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery. Body to remain at the funeral home until the service.
Mrs Lillie Gunn Tritt of Sanford died Sunday in Lee County Hospital. A former Lexington resident and Erlanger Baptist Church member. Survived by daughters Violet Cline, Louise Dunn, Nell Joyce. son Bryant Tritt. sisters Mrs Sam Patterson and Mrs Maude Pigg. Services at Piedmont Funeral Chapel at 4 p.m.
Joanna Waynette Hill infant daughter of John Wayne and Sharon Hill died at birth yesterday at High Point Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her parents, a brother Phillip Richard Hill, paternal grandparents C E Hill and wife, and C G Presnell and wife. Graveside services scheduled Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Oak Wood Cemetery conducted by Rev Lloyd Garner. The body lies at Harold C Davis Funeral Home until service time.
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