Stigma Keeps Eligible Families From Free Lunches In High Point
Enterprise staff writer Lee Mortimer reports that stigma deters many eligible families in High Point from applying for free or reduced price lunches. Sandy Dillard, city schools food services supervisor, explains income guidelines and efforts to enroll more middle income families, noting confidentiality and continued stigma despite outreach.
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Lee Mortimer
Enterprise
High Point
Sandy Dillard
City Schools Food Services
Dillard
Harvest Time In Davidson County Farms Open For Harvest
Davidson County reports indicate fall approaches with cool mornings and schools reopening. Bill Spainhour’s farm shows soybeans ready for baling as he hopes for 48 hours of dry weather to finish the harvest.
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Davidson County
Bill Spain
Spainhour
Man Accused In 3 Deaths
Asheboro police charge Robert Love Dunlap now held in Central Prison with three counts of murder and one of arson for the February 1974 fire that killed James S. Brown Joe Autry and Lloyd Winfred Hoover at 515 Greensboro St. Warrants allege malice aforethought. witnesses named include Lt. Neal Cockerham and Fire Chief John McGlohan. Details of the alleged involvement were not released.
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Don Wrenn
Enterprise
Asheboro
Greensboro St
James S. Brown
Joe Autry
Lloyd Winfred Hoover
Dunlap
Neal Cockerham
John McGlohan
Judge Dismisses Insurance Suit Against Marsh Furniture
A July court ruling dismisses a $320,000 class action filed in Superior Court by E. C. Moorefield and six Marsh Furniture employees alleging rebates from New York Life were misused. Judge J A Rousseau Jr. granted summary judgment, finding no illegal action under the contract or state law.
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Marsh Furniture Co
George Marsh
Marsh Furniture
Dave Irvin
E.C. Moorefield
Centennial Street
New York Life
Marsh
Irvin
J.A Rousseau Jr
Plantiffs
Marsh Furniture’Co
Plant
Candidates Spending Runs Into Thousands
Greensboro reports show candidates for the North Carolina House and district judge seats spending heavily ahead of the November election. Total disclosed spending reaches about 41,900 with 73,100 in contributions. House races dominate with 32,200 spent and 32,000 in contributions.
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Jim Hawkins
Greensboro
N.C. House of Representatives
Guilford County
Carolyn Hurley
Board of Elections
Marceline Burton
Guilford County Board of Commissioners
Evan Dean
Guilford County Board of Education
David Shavin
House of Representatives
Michael Smedberg
N.C. Senate
Board of Commissioners
Register of Deeds
Board of Education
Jim van Hecke, Jr
House of Represent See
Zoning Clash Over One Acre Near THA Campus
In Thomasville residents and THA board members oppose rezoning from R-3 to C-4 for a one acre tract adjacent to THA apartments. Central United Methodist Church has committed over $20,000 to buy land next to the site, amid concerns a C-4 designation would enable heavy commercial development and threaten residential use and the church’s investment.
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Phil Speaks
Thomasville
Thomasville Housing Authority
The
THA
Central United Methodist Church
THA Board
Paul Welborn
Methodist Conference
Welborn
Hall
Charlie Burton
Charles M Embler Realty
Wayne Cashatt
Charles Embler
James Avenue
Assault Suspect Wounded In Leg In Davidson County
Jerry Cleveland Austin of High Point, 31, was arrested after allegedly threatening two women with a knife and tearing up a house on Old Greensboro Road. He reportedly charged officers with long knives, was shot during a warning, and sustained leg injuries. He also assaulted officers at Lexington Memorial Hospital. Other reports note $33,000 in damage at Lexington Specialty Foods vending machines and $616 stolen from a Lexington mobile home.
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Thomasville
Jerry Cleveland Austin
High Point
Davidson County
Old Greensboro Road
Austin
Lexington Memorial Hospital
Lexington
Walltown Road
Wilbur H. Jacob
Rt. 10
Campaign Set For High Point United Way Kickoff
The 1977 United Way campaign in High Point starts with a noon luncheon on Wednesday. The goal is 670000 to fund 25 human service agencies in High Point Jamestown Archdale and Trinity. Campaign chairman Murphy Osborne is optimistic noting an economic upswing aiding a drive that covers 12 divisions and aims to contact every local family through employers and workplaces. More than 250 volunteers will work across divisions including furniture and textile manufacturers, general businesses, government, schools, and professionals. Doorstep contributions can be made by calling the United Way office at 113 Gatewood Ave.
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Carol Wilsun Utley
Greater High Point
United Way
High Point
Jamestown
Archdale
Trinity
Murphy Osborne
Osborne
High Point Area
Gatewood Ave
High Plant College
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City Inspections Dept
Bobby Hall
Salem Street
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