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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1970
Page
9
A humorous tale recounts the Carbunkles chasing overdue Christmas greetings from the author and his family. After two polite reminders, a third notice arrives, followed by a collection letter from Miserecordia, threatening to blacklist them from holiday greetings.
High Point officials defend the $268000 purchase for four watt walkie talkies and a new console as part of a regional ultra high frequency network linking Guilford Forsyth agencies. Greensboro chose GE equipment over Motorola, trimming costs but sparking questions about specifications and a shared plan with Greensboro.
High Point firefighters answered multiple calls on a cold Monday. They used wet water to extinguish a trash fire at Riverdale Road dump and battled a Prospect Street barn blaze, both of undetermined origin. Hay stored in the barn.
The Christmas Cheer Fund total rose by 65.00 to 7745.59 as six new contributors added funds including High Point Parking Corp and individuals. The campaign nears 1000 over its goal with items in memory of Jeannie and Roy Gay among the contributions.
A public hearing is set for January 27 at 2 p.m. in Greensboro to consider naming roads in Deep River Township north of High Point. The Planning Department will propose names to avoid duplications, with residents invited to comment or submit suggestions before the hearing.
North Carolina began mailing 1 500 bags of state income tax forms on Monday as 2.2 million forms are distributed nationwide this week. The Intangibles forms totaling 144 000 go to investors with stocks bonds and savings accounts. Distribution supports local government funding from the state revenue department.
Multiple minor injuries reported in several Monday accidents. Hoyle Ray Jolly Sr. and Willie Rice Capel involved in a rear end crash on Richardson Avenue and Hamilton Street. damages about 1 100 and 350 respectively. Isla Mae Canady and Betty J. Lockhart injured when Jefferson Robertson rear ended Canady on I 85 Brentwood Street ramp.
The Public Works Dept the Fire Dept and the Fire Prevention Committee of the Chamber of Commerce sponsor a tree disposal program on Wednesday and Thursday December 30 and 31. Collection points include Headquarters Station South Elm and Grimes Fire Station 3 Rotary and Phillips Fire Station 5 Oakview Road Fire Station 6 Springfield Road Fire Station 7 Gordon Street near Five Points and Fire Station 8 Prospect and Tryon Streets. Children bringing a discarded tree receive a free toy and cedar chips are available at each site. Bring a container for chips.
Three defendants received active terms Monday in District Court. James Marley, 31, of E Grimes Street was bound over to Superior Court on auto larceny. A T Lomax of Wilmington gets 20 days for public drunkenness. Jesse James Dunlap, 43, Barbee Street, 60 days for two counts of public drunkenness and one count of vagrancy. Paul Franklin York, 49, Biltmore Hotel, 80 days on four counts of public drunkenness. Donald Chavis of Greer Street six month suspended and $125 fine for driving under the influence. Henry Glascow, 22, Daniel Brooks Apartments, two costs for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. James A Cave, 22, Woodbury Street, three 20 day suspended sentences on three counts and 60 days suspended for re larceny. Johnny Jones, 24, Textile Street and Johnny Lee Wells, --, Gordy Street, three month suspended sentences for assault with deadly weapon. Jones also six month suspended and $15 fine for larceny. Henderson Bailey assault case dismissed.
Kernersville unveils a million-dollar automobile fragmentizer by United Auto Disposal Co aimed at eliminating junk vehicles. The machine, first in NC and among the first 100 in the nation, breaks cars into small pieces at one per minute and separates metals and non metals for disposal.
High Point police investigated a report by Tucker Williams of N. Centennial Street that his truck parked on Bolingbrook Road since Wednesday was broken into by smashing the left side vent and door. Three plumber’s tools valued at 51 dollars were stolen. windshield was broken. Investigation ongoing. Two wheel covers were reported stolen from a police lot. Two men were arrested for assault with a deadly weapon in separate incidents Timothy Gaither Wilson, 17, of Hoskins Street held on 200 dollar bond. David Arnold Carter, 23, of Hamilton Avenue held on 2800 dollar bond.
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