High Point Considers Model Cities Plan Tonight
The High Point Model Cities Commission plans first steps toward implementing far reaching programs to aid about 15,500 residents. A first year action plan of over 4 million dollars would fund housing development, open space parks, service centers, a kindergarten program, and cultural and community initiatives with support from Model Cities funds and other sources.
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Structure on Skeet Club Road to be extended over lake arm
Officials say the reservoir fill will wait for bridge construction. The state plans a Tan yard Road bridge but has not awarded the contract yet. Photo credit Sieif Photos by Jim Stratford.
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Skeet Club
Tanyard Road
Zoning Board Rejects Mobile Home Park Plan
Allen Jay residents celebrate as the City Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejects Mobiliving Corp. bid for a 439 unit mobile home park on Baker Road Sumner Avenue in the Limited Industrial district. The action cites congestion and trailer-home concerns, while noting city authority to limit mobile homes.
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Summer Avenue
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Knox Walker
High Point Enterprise page summary of December 16, 1967
Page 2 to 4 of the High Point Enterprise for Tuesday afternoon features city news and and local briefs. The section highlights community events, school notes, and business notices with concise items and period-appropriate tone.
Guil-Rand Leaders To Be Renamed Guil-Rand Leaders To Be Renamed
Asheboro Randolph County Board of Commissioners meets with a short agenda including two year terms for Guil-Rand District Fire Protection Board members and anticipated reappointments of ALE Williams T R Hendrix and R H Lansiter. Changes to edi¢-aid program and bids to be reported by chairman Ira McDowell.
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Randolph County
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Guil- Rand District Fire Protection Board
Fire Commission
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R.H.’ Lansiter
Ira McDowell
Central Carolina Rabbit Breeders to Meet in December
The Central Carolina Rabbit Breeders Assn will hold a December meeting and Christmas party Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Don Parks Rt 2 High Point on the old Greensboro Road.
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Greensboro Road
City Council Eyes Annexation Of Lake Property
High Point planning panel approves annexation of Jamestown City Lake property into city limits. The board weighs the value of adding the lake and park to the city, amid some hesitance about the benefits and impact.
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High Point
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Jamestown
Man Gets Year For Assaults
Bobby Lee Penny of Lexington Avenue received a one year prison term in Recorder's Court after conviction on two counts of assault. He appealed each six month sentence to Davidson County Superior Court. The text also discusses High Point annexation plans to extend zoning and protect the city’s drinking water, with potential future expansion and reservoir property acquisitions.
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Thomasville
Bobby Lee Penny
Lexington Avenue
Recorder's Court
Davidson County Superior Court
City Hall
Guilford County
Randolph
Forsyth County
Davidson County
Duncan McIntyre
High Point
Guilford
Cedarwood
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McIntyre
Warming Trend Forecast for High Point Area
Weather forecast from Friendship Nes predicts tonight and tomorrow remain cold but slightly warmer, with highs near 50 on Wednesday and generally fair skies Thursday. Tonight's low around the mid forties, with yesterday's high in the low 40s and last night's low about 32.
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Detective Will Brandon Retires From High Point Police
Sgt William F Brandon plans retirement after more than 30 years with the High Point Police Department where he led records and identification. A Wilmington native, he joined December 15 1939 as a jailer, rose through patrolman and detective roles, and has lived in High Point about 39 years at 1009 Barbee Street with his wife Louise. He aims to enjoy golf fishing and hunting after leaving service.
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William F. Brandon
High Point Police Department
Brandon
Wilmington
Police Department
High Point
Louise
Barbee St
Toward 6500 Goal Donations To Yale Cheer Fund
The Christmas Cheer Fund reached over 4000 in receipts as 34 gifts contributed to the Yale cheer fund campaign. Donations push toward the $6500 goal, with supporters urged to continue contributing to help the team.
Railroad Car Blaze Involving Wood Chips Causes Fire
A railroad car near Courtesy Road was ignited by a spontaneous event with wood chips as contents. Firefighters reported no damages. Separate incidents included a flooded oil heater fire on Kennedy Street causing no damage, and a seat fire in an automobile on East ter Drive with minor damage. Community fund drive updates show $4,179 total donations to date, aiming to assist about 3,000 families and children, with ongoing appeals and donor list.
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Eastter Drive
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Elizabeth Arnis
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