Davidson County delays Medicaid funding showdown
Davidson County commissioners will not fight the state and federal governments immediately over Medicaid payments. They may seek changes to welfare laws, while acknowledging they must cover an additional 50,000 dollars for Medicaid if budgets do not flex. County officials plan to decide on next steps at a September association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Davidson County
Robert Carroll
Davidson
North Carolina
Carroll
State Social Services Department
General Assembly
High Point axe Sunday Morning page note
A brief note from High Point indicates the Sunday Morning edition dated August 16, 1970, page 2A. The item notes page assignment or publication detail without additional context or stories.
State Zoo Authority names leaders and site criteria
Asheboro NC The State Zoo Authority appoints Norman W Pope as temporary chairman and Ernie Group of Durham as vice chairman. It sets a final site decision for 1971 and invites Dec 9 10 presentations at Raleigh. The 14 point criteria require 1000 acres one mile buffer zoning no taxes and strong local funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
North Carolina State Zoo Authority
Norman W
Red) Pope
Ernie Group of
Durham
Cinema Cafe Film Showcases Newfoundland Journey
A 27 minute trailer tour of Newfoundland will be shown in two public viewings at the High Point Public Library. Watch salmon leaping Humber River caribou crossing rivers and island wildlife in vivid scenes. Sessions are 12 15 p m in the audio visual room with drinks and 3 15 p m at Astor Dowdy Towers 701 E Green Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
High Point Public Library
Humber
Astor Dowdy Towers
E. Green Drive
Hearing Scheduled On Street Project In High Point
A public hearing on the proposed construction of part of the intermediate loop street system in High Point is set for Sept. 15 at 10 30 a m in Room 200 at the City County Building. Paul Welch of the State Highway Department says the session will be conducted by the State Highway Commission with details on the corridor and relocations. An aerial map is on view at the City County Building and the city traffic engineer's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Paul Welch
State Highway Department
State Highway Commission
Albertson Road
Atwood Corp
Prospect Street
Thomasville and
Denton
Sherman Road
Elm Street
Elm
Surrett Drive
S. Main Street
Linden Avenue
Springdale Avenue
King Street
Birthday Anniversary Near Disaster For Forgetful Dad
A writer details a normal morning that nearly derails when a phone call reveals it is his wedding anniversary. He recalls planning dinner, confesses to his wife, and notes a playful lesson about memory and family in a humorous, domestic vignette.
Holiday Inn Names Allen As Chaplain
Dr. Kirk Allen, pastor at First Presbyterian Church, is named chaplain on call at the High Point Downtown Holiday Inn. Guests may call for counseling or referrals to their faith leader. The program was initiated by Soliday Inns Inc. chaplain W. A. Nance, a 30 year Methodist minister.
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Kirk Allen
First Presbyterian Church
High Point
Holiday Inn
Ernest J. O’banion
W. A. Nance
Soliday Inns Inc
Memphis
Tenn
Nance
Talent Show Acts Selected in Tar Heel Event
Twenty one acts from North Carolina were chosen Saturday to compete in the Tar Heel Talent Show at Ferndale Junior High on Aug 28. Fifty three acts auditioned at Central High School with judges from several towns selecting winners in four categories including dance instrumental music vocal and variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Central High School
The
High Point Woman’s Club
North Carolina
Agnes Louise Owen
John P. Mears
J. K. Stephens
Bill Hill
Jack Waugh
Deborah Hahn
Warren Jones
Dennis Hester
Kernersville
Rodney Blake Hough
Kannapolis
Richard Montgomery Jr
Greensboro
Vicki Baker
Sanford
Cathy Barnard
Eden
Kathe Beaver
Mt. Airy
Suzanne Bernhardt
Salisbury
Emma _ Shotwell Day
Oxford
Kathy Wilson
Debbie Wilson
Eddie Gray
Randleman
Brenda and
Pam _ Hollingsworth
Rose Ann Pipkin
Lucy Jennings
Meg Spender
Dawn Stroud
Marcella Walsh
Jayne Young
Winston-Salem
Kathy Haithcock
Cindy Hill
Laura Britton
Dessa Pearson
Benny Younger
Ferndale Junior High School
Paper Drive Slated Today in High Point
The Jaycees plan a city wide paper drive in High Point starting at 1 p.m. They ask residents to leave bundled papers and magazines at the curb for pickup. If missed, a special pickup can be arranged by calling Jaycee headquarters Monday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Jaycees
Jaycee
Heritage Employees Are Feted At City Lake Park Outing
Heritage Furniture Co employees and families enjoyed a company picnic at City Lake Park with lunch games and prize awards. Long service honors included Ada Rogers and Everett Embler at 25 years and Elsie Smith at 20 years.
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Heritage Furniture Co
City Lake Park
Heritage
Drexel Enterprises ,Inc
Ada Rogers
Everett Embler
Elsie Smith
Carol Briley
Bess Turner
Calvin Cashatt
David Angel
Kenneth Power
Jake Smith
Loma Bullock
Mildred Byrd
Sandra Godwin
Wayne Veach
Catherine Brown
Roy Dorsett
Edgar Stanley
Mary Ruth McKinney
Kathleen Shelton
Mittie Woodward
Don Southards
Costello Love
Clyatt Snider
Judy Roberts
Marty Russell
David Dahle
Kenneth Nealey
Ruth Young
Dewey Davis
Rachael Crofts
William Ozment
Winfred Winslow
Larry Jones
Dale Davis
Alta Clodfelter
Homer V. Hodges Jr
Doris Deviney
John Tysinger
Hassell Dodson
Larry Woodward
Richard Clark
Dedication Services Scheduled for King's Chapel Church
The dedication of King's Chapel Church on Saunders Place will occur at 11 AM during morning worship today, marking the 37th general assembly of the Church of God in Jesus Christ Apostolic. Additional services run through Aug 23 with 2:30 PM Bible discussions and 7:30 PM evangelistic services. Announcement by Bishop W. A. Jones. Pastor Bishop C. Covington.
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King’s Chapel
Saunders Place
General Assembly
The
Church of God In Jesus Christ Apostolic
W. A. Jones
C. Covington
The Gateway Is Reading and Community at the Library
A library visit shows the space as a family hub for all ages. Readers of many kinds share the building from toddlers to teens to seniors, with a first library card signifying access to the world. The author recalls a former student, Elizabeth Hansen, and her sister, highlighting joy in reading and lifelong learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hansen
Jamestown Junior High School
Melody
High Point Public Library
Homecoming Service At First Baptist Trinity
A homecoming service will be held at First Baptist Church in Trinity at 3 p m Sunday. Rev J W Jones of St Marys Methodist Church will be guest speaker. Dinner follows and visitors from Rockingham and Concord join a prayer band. Rev E N Young is pastor.
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First Baptist Church
Trinity
J. W. Jones
St. Mary's Methodist Church
Rockingham
Concord
E. N. Young
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Enterprise
Davidson County Commission
Shutt Hartman
Axe
Don Wrenn
Legislative Building
Raleigh
Charlotte
Pope
Zoo Authority
Potentia
North Carolina Zoological Authority
North Carolina State Zoological Park
Cinema Cafe
Steve Setzer
Harrison Rucker
Arts Council
N. Main St
Alan MacKeraghan
Setzer
Rucker
MacKeraghan
Fine Arts Guild
Sonny Hedgecock
City Hall
City
National
Right To Work Committee
South Africa
David
Allen
Brenda
Pam Hollingsworth
Roa
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