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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1975
Page
1
A veteran reminiscence outlines the zoot suit era with padded shoulders long coats and high waistbands. It recalls chain key accessories and the carefree street life then contrasts it with postwar material shortages and tighter fashion that ended the era.
The Triad Epilepsy Assn meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce. Senior Citizens Day at Farmers Market on Old Highway 64 West invites clubs to sell arts, crafts, or produce with Harold Fritts donating stalls. no reservations needed. Health care workshop for preschool staff runs two sessions at First Presbyterian Church. High Point premiere of Blazing Vaults or Peters Last Stance screens Aug 14–17 at Center Theatre with tickets at the Center and door.
Kim H Mansfield of Mansfield Ohio is named physical director of the High Point Central YMCA and will begin duties August 18 at the Main Street building. A Houston native, he moved to Mansfield, studied at Salem College and Ashland College earning a B S with honors. He has led YMCA programs and manages an outdoor pool in Mansfield. He and his wife reside in the city. Day Care Workshop The Guilford County Health Dept is sponsoring a
Ray Hubbard reports on High Point where the first nonpartisan school board election gathers candidates. Incumbents Chestnut and Herndon announce runs as four wards select four-year terms, three appointive posts two years. Filing runs Sept 12 to Oct 3 with no primary, amid ward redraws that shifted incumbents to different wards and sparked speculation among several other board members about contesting seats.
High Point City Councilman Henry Shavitz criticized the slow progress of the City Lake Park miniature train project. Parks officials cited weather and used-track procurement issues, with a possible Labor Day opening or, at best, October. Shavitz quipped that “This is a helluva way to run a railroad.”
Morning edition of the High Point Enterprise from Sunday August 10, 1975. This page highlights local news items, brief notices, and upcoming events in High Point and surrounding area.
In Raleigh AP report Judge Hamilton Hobgood, 64, a veteran of the North Carolina Superior Court, presides over the Joan Little murder trial with a firm hand yet a folksy demeanor. He demands order, recalls farm days, and aims to put witnesses and jurors at ease during the four weeks of proceedings.
Fair weather continues through Monday with warm days in the Piedmont region. Highs in the 80s, lows in the upper 60s, and a 20 percent chance of rain. Winds south 5 to 10 mph.
The Enterprise announces three staff changes in advertising. Barry Brown becomes marketing and sales manager to train staff, direct sales, and gather market data. Doug Owens advances to classified advertising manager. Lane Oldham moves to retail advertising sales as an account executive. Brown, Owens, and Oldham each have long tenure and family details listed.
The High Point Enterprise publishes from High Point North Carolina with A Daily and Sunday editions and various subscription rates. It lists delivery contact points, advertising representatives, and mentions Associated Press news usage and postal classifications.
An informal essay confesses laughter at the idea of talking to plants while recounting a co workers devotion to plants. The writer describes a cherished plant that survived longer than others and jokes about the plant’s dramatic reactions, ending with a personal apology for mocking the practice.
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