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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1975
Page
6
A roundup of obituaries and funeral notices for WincSt Stanly and Guilford counties, listing W C Bunting Asheboro, Edison Ma hala Lexington, Irene Watkins Russell Knollwood Hall Asheboro, Timothy W Keaton Greensboro, Joseph Harold Gray Lexington, Dora Lomax Wilson Lexington, Robert Richardson Greensboro, Nancy McDaniels High Point. Details include ages, residences, survivors, funeral times, and burial sites.
Fire crews investigated a minor blaze under a vacant house at 515 Dayton Avenue with suspicion of arson in a trash pile while a grease fire at 508 Radford Street caused little damage. Miss Nancy Lee Weddington, 20, of Lexington died at home. autopsy found no foul play. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
High Point residents across wards announce bids for City Council. Wilson, a Wilson Jewelers manager, denounces high utility rates and downtown costs, pledging to return taxpayer money. He cites a faltering stadium and parking garage as concerns and vows to work for all residents. Arsenault, a flea-market part owner and mother of nine, cites high electric bills and calls for investigations and rate reforms while seeking the first ward seat.
Larry Wayne Campbell, 22, of Route 1, was struck on Lindsay Street at Ray by a car driven by Elizabeth Watson of W Ray Avenue at about 8 25 p.m. He had no light or reflective clothing. Watson stopped at a stop sign and did not see him. No charges were filed.
Guilford County Democrats will host breakfast with Rep. Richardson Preyer and other officials at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Jamestown Town Hall. Sponsors include Democrats in Precincts One Two Three in Jamestown and Precincts One and Two in Friendship Township. Tickets available from precinct chairs or at the breakfast.
Kraft Converters divisions in High Point and Maxton voted against union representation after two days of balloting. Of 65 counted votes, 45 opposed and 20 supported the Upholsterers' International Union. 24 votes were challenged, but if correct, would not change the result. NLRB officials were not available for comment. figures cited by Associated Industries.
U S Senator Robert Morgan voices despair over recession inflation and debt while criticizing the federal government for overreach and inefficiency. He recounts early days in Washington, says Congress overreaches into local programs and many lawmakers vacation while the nation faces crime energy and economic pressures. He campaigns across North Carolina to explain issues and propose solutions.
Murrow and Morgan discuss political change in America. Morgan criticizes senators for staying in Washington, urges a sharply reduced federal system and more home rule, arguing people want less federal control and more accountability from elected leaders. He notes many congressmen lack contact with their home states and fear of federal overreach.
Morgan warned that oil price controls would need action when Congress reconvenes in September as current measures expire September 4. He cautioned about Cuba policy shifts, noting some lawmakers favor more engagement while Fidel Castro still exports revolution. He also backed a bill for universal free lunch and criticized the present program as inadequate. Morgan intended to tour Randolph to gauge local opinion on these issues.
Guilford College presents a high school scholars program for seniors and some juniors. Participants work with John K. Bell to select courses and earn Guilford college credit. Students may take one or two courses per semester to advance placement in college. Registration for the program will be held Tuesday.
Charles Rabb resigns as director of student activities and the campus center at High Point College to become assistant dean of students in charge of programming at Old Dominion University in Norfolk Virginia. He will lead and improve a similar program for about 13 000 students starting Monday.
The Allen Jay High School class of 1970 will hold a five year reunion Saturday at 4 p.m. at City Lake Park. Proceeds from a car wash and bake sale at Fairfield Plaza’s High Point Bank benefit the Beaes Jay Activity Bus and Dance Clinic. A jazz dance clinic for ages 10 and up runs Saturday 9 a.m. to noon at the Southside Multi-Purpose Center on Taylor Avenue. Eta Mu car wash sponsors at Wachovia Bank building Westchester Mall starting 9 a.m.
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