Civic Center Theater Proposal for High Point
A citizens committee in High Point plans restoring the old Paramount Theatre and adjoining City Hall to create a civic center. The four phase plan proposes theater restoration, City Hall use by United Appeal and Arts Council, expanded lobby, and police building renovations for set construction and workshops. Estimated cost about 200000 dollars with strong community support and council approval.
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Tee
City Hall
United Appeal
High Point Arts Council
John W. Hedrick
J.A. Jones Construction Co. of
Charlotte
High Point
United Fund Office
Arts Council
The
Baptist Group Plans Meeting On New Life Homes
Central Baptist Association executive committee meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Baptist Center on Steele Street. The agenda includes a discussion of the missions committee recommendation regarding New Life Homes for Alcoholics and the association will consider taking over the homes operations at the invitation of the current board of directors.
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Central Baptist Assn
Baptist Center
Steele Street
Woodrow W. Robbins
Missions Committee
New Life Homes
Robbins
City issues over 1.8 million in building permits in July
The Inspection Division reported 246 permits valued at 1,835,637 in July, sixth straight month above one million. New dwellings totaled 34 valued at 820,411 while business and industrial permits reached 11 for 743,630. Inspections included 625 building, 272 heating, 665 sub standard, 312 electrical and 240 plumbing checks. Demolitions authorized: five residential structures and three non residential structures.
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Freeman Hill
Hill
Medicaid Costs Rise Beyond Budget Projections
Greensboro Guilford County faces higher Medicaid costs than planned for 1971-1972 as July and August payments total about 23 886.76 and 21 490.53. County accountant Thomas Cashwell notes changes ordered by the General Assembly may still reduce the county’s share.
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Greensboro
Guilford County
Thomas
Cashwell
General Assembly
Denton Man Named Head Of New Bank
Denton resident Paul Dunn has been named head of the local Bank of Montgomery office as the new facility plans to open around September 1. Bank president John Wallace said opening depends on securing a temporary facility until a Salisbury site building is ready.
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Denton
New Bank
Paul Dunn
Bank of Montgomery
John Wallace
Troy
Dunn
Carolina Bank and Trust Co
Wallace
Salisbury
That n This Kicking The Smoke Habit
A narrator reflects on quitting cigarettes after ten months, noting initial difficulties and gradual improvements. He discusses cravings, health changes, and altered attitudes toward smokers while acknowledging modest benefits and lingering challenges. He admits future relapse fears and coping strategies.
Sears recalls mini bikes over fuel tank leak risk
Sears Roebuck and Co. seeks three mini bike models Nos 80716 80717 and 807660 since February for fuel tank replacement after reports of gas line leaks at high speeds. B M Brooks of the High Point store urges owners to return bikes and check for a tandem front fuel tank.
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Sears Roebuck and Co
B. M. Brooks
Sears
High Point
Cinema Cafe Film On Peace Corps At Library
The Peace Corps is the focus of the Cinema Cafe program at the High Point Public Library Tuesday at noon. A Mission for Discovery follows volunteers on the job and at home, highlighting their work and experiences.
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Peace Corps
Cinema Cafe
High Point Public Library
Mission For Discovery
Reeds Are Finalists In Family Pageant
Oklahoma family Edmond Synar and Virginia Ann with three children won the All-American family award in Lehigh Acres Florida. They receive a $30,000 condominium a 1972 car savings bonds and a 110 volume library. The pageant included 51 families from across the states and Washington DC with finalists from North Carolina and Morgantown Kentucky.
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Lehigh Acres
Fla
Oklahoma
Edmond Synar
Virginia Ann
America
All American Family Inc
National Conference of Christians and Jews
National Federation of Womens Clubs
North Carolina
Robert Reed
Thomasville
Reeds
Lynar
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Civic Center
Robert Marks
Enterprise
Carolinas
Carolina Playmakers
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Will Rogers
Paramount Theatre
Dean Rich
Citizens Committee
Rich
Orangeburg
S.C
Abbeville
D.C
Columbus, Ga
Lancaster
Jake Froelich
Robert Rankin
Earl Congdon
Harold Johnson
William Hawley
Robert Hutchens
William Freeman Jr
Commerce and
Wrenn Streets
Art Richardson
Baptist Group
New Life Aid
High Point Enterprise
Brooks
Oklahoma State
Washington, D.C
Hugh R. Hocker Sr
Alma Jean
Jaycee
Jim Grogan
Thomasville Jaycees
Harvey M. Carpenter
Carpenter
Bill Bethune
Goldsboro
C. Richard Lloyd
Jim Stratford
High Point Enterprise, Inc
Church Avenue
N.C
Associated Press
Ward-Griffith Company
National Advertising Representatives
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