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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1969
Page
2
Hordes of shoppers brave icy winds for the after Christmas sale, a fast growing American tradition. Managers note price cuts and inventory reductions, while some fear merchandise is picked over and fashion age may render gifts obsolete by next year. Seasonal staff anticipate one more week of work before the lull.
High Point readers learn the superstition around black-eyed peas and hog jowls for luck on New Year’s Day. The piece traces origins from Civil War poverty to regional variations in Arkansas Missouri Maryland South Carolina and Georgia while noting enduring Southern practice and local demand in shops. It also mentions Bennie cakes as a regional alternate and jokes about fried grasshoppers during holidays.
Youth Councils of North Carolina announce a district meet with Winston-Salem Greensboro and Winston Youth Councils invited. A Danville Virginia workshop will cover many phases of youth activity and involve High Point Youth Council members who received invitations.
The High Point Association of Life Underwriters received its third consecutive Medic Alert distinction for public education on warning jewelry. The group promotes bracelets or necklaces signaling health issues such as drug allergies or diabetes to medical personnel nationwide, with Medic Alert Foundation based in California and international in scope. Earlier this year the National Association of Life Underwriters honored the local group at its Houston convention with a silver plaque.
Durham researchers discuss sleep stages and dreaming cycles. Dr. W K Zung and Dr. William P Wilson report EEG studies showing a dream roughly every 90 minutes, with recall often near awakening. Patterns vary with individual sleep length and conditions.
Wrenn notes county residents lacking power and phone service were restored. Randolph voters will elect a sheriff three county commissioners and three school board members. Possible key race: Sheriff Lloyd Brown against challengers with talk of J C Dawkins. Randolph lies in State Senate district with Guilford County.
A humorous Christmas diary excerpt reflects on holiday chaos and cost. The narrator jokes about rest homes, turkey prep misadventures, gift wrap expenses, and a taped family scene. It ends with a playful note that Christmas is better than the narrator’s own birthday.
Agencies propose a simple post Christmas tree disposal method at a local fire training center in Redding and Ward streets. Residents can drop off trees for a small donation or gift-incentive to support the public works department and the fire department.
The Hen and L Club Christmas party at Mrs Amis Smith's residence 1st Davis Ave is scheduled for today at 4 p.m. The notice lists the host and location with a brief time.
A Christmas Eve service at St Marys Episcopal Church began at 11 p.m. and lasted past midnight. The church was beautifully decorated with two giant wreaths and a Chrismon tree handmade by volunteers, with 100 hours of work noted by Rev. William Price. Acolytes lit candles, the choir processed, and Holy Communion was shared amid carols and the litany.
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