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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1975
Page
2
Deaths and funeral notices for Dr Robert R Shields in Williamsburg and multiple others in Thomasville Lexington and surrounding areas list survivors, burial plans, and service details. Included are Warrants for Edward Shields, Eunice Hinkle, William Fulbright and Mrs Vivian Payne with church, cemetery and funeral home details.
In a special session the Randleman Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to protest to the State Utilities Commission plans by the Carolina Northwestern Railroad to remove the local depot agent. The move could threaten freight service to several city firms that rely on the spur line for freight movements.
Todd, born August 6 1957 in Guilford County, son of Jack Herbert Lee and Frances Ruby Taylor, longtime High Point resident, survived by parents, a brother Jack Terry Lee Todd of Rt 1 Sophia, two sisters Mrs Guynn Jackie McGaha of Rt 1 Trinity and Lisa Todd at home. Body to be returned to Cumby Mortuary Chestnut Drive pending funeral arrangements.
Caution urged over charitable appeals during the holidays as random solicitations from street corners to mail, phone, and door efforts seek donations for sick and disabled groups. Authorities warn to verify legitimacy and safeguard against impostors during the season.
When approached for a donation be cautious of exaggerated sympathy appeals. Request a simple factual statement about the person or the organization’s objectives to verify legitimacy and avoid misleading solicitations.
This article advises consumers to verify charity legitimacy with Better Business Bureau or Chamber of Commerce, use local groups for donations, and beware of unrequested merchandise. It notes laws require identification for solicitations, the importance of solicitation cards, and the BBB Standards for Charitable Solicitations to judge merit and ensure disclosure before giving large sums.
Four large NC utilities CP&L Duke Power Southern Bell and Western Carolina Telephone will be examined for operating efficiency under a new five year independent audit mandated by the 1975 legislature. The commission says costs will be passed to consumers as operating expenses. Companies were invited to propose methods and will respond by February. CP&L president Shearon Harris welcomed the move, hoping for cost savings and reassurance to customers.
Guilford County commissioners plan to hear the cost estimate for continuing an appeal in one of three suits against Sheriff Paul Gibson. They will also discuss Western Electric late-listing penalty, child abuse talks, Gateways program, and a rezoning public hearing. The Small case involved Voulynne Small, a former juvenile detective fired allegedly for racial reasons, with back pay of 4000 dollars awarded.
The senior class picked Marty Belton and Ashley Myles as mascots for the 1976 class. Twenty three children sponsored the assembly entertainment. DECA club hosted Cheryl Page to discuss the new national DECA Center in Radston Virginia and urge enthusiasm. Beta Club seeks donations for the Christmas Cheer Fund. Friday both girls and boys basketball teams had mixed results against North Davidson and Denton with top scorers listed. The fall athletic banquet honored coaches and players with MVP and all county awards. The Student Government organizes the Christmas Dance with Shodown as band.
Randolph County deputies report three Archdale youths arrested after a November break in at Oldham's Grocery 1611 Bethel Drive netting football machines Sheriff Carl Moore names 37 year old Earl Craig Barnhart 16 year old James Bolen and an unidentified juvenile as charged with breaking and entering larceny and receiving Barnhart and Bolen posted bonds and were released pending court appearance
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