Grocery chains in North Carolina revert to normal hours
Major chains including Food World Winn-Dixie A&P Bestway and Colonial return to regular hours amid pressure from Gov. Hunt who warned he may mandate 48 hour weeks for energy conservation. Spokesman Danville Va store already operates 40 hour weeks under mandate.
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North Carolina
Jim Hunt
Howard DeGarde
Food World Inc
DeGarde
Hunt
Food World Chain
Danville
Mills Godwin
Food World
Winn-Dixie
A&p
Bestway
Colonial
High Point
Dave Wilson
City Civil Preparedness Office
Monkey Search Ends Monko To Make Debut
High Point College drama instructor casts a pet monkey in Inherit The Wind. Edmunson family from Winston-Salem brings Monko the yellow squirrel monkey to perform as the organ grinder’s helper. Monko’s food includes fruit grapes gelatin and crickets, not bananas, according to the owner.
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Monko
John Lowe
High Point College
Lynn Lockrow
Edmundson
Animal Kingdom
Mike Lyda
High Point
Agencies Seek CD Funds After 1976 Rejection
Four social agencies failed to secure federal Community Development money in 1975-76, forcing the Youth Services Bureau to close. This year those agencies may reapply, though Youth Services Bureau cannot return. One previously turned down agency hopes for funding again.
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Lee Mortimer
Enterprise Sunday
Youth Services
Youth Services Bureau
Council On Aging, Drug Action Council
Legal Services and Youth Services Bureau
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Woman Accepts School Position in High Point
Sandra Frye accepted the volunteer role of school community relations director for High Point City Schools and began duties Monday. Superintendent Dr. Edwin West says she will be a liaison to the news media and community groups, handle parent questions via a 24 hour telephone service, and may speak in the superintendent’s absence on most matters.
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Sandra Frye
The
High Point
Edwin West
Frye
West
High Point Area Briefs February 8 1977
Local news roundup from High Point area reports events, notices and updates. Includes community happenings, upcoming meetings, and brief notices affecting residents and organizations in the region.
One Dead One Critical After Ennis Street Fire
A fire at 433 Ennis St. killed James Edgar Grice 58 and left a second man in critical condition. The blaze started in the living room of a three room frame house and was discovered at 6 50 am. Fire marshal T G Shelton said the living room was heavily damaged with areas under a mattress and near an oil circulator. Grice's body was taken to Cumby Mortuary and funeral plans were under way. The second man’s identity was being withheld until relatives could be notified. Investigation continues.
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Ennis St
James Edgar Grice
Ennis Street
High Point Memorial Hospital
N. C. Baptist Hospital
Inston-Salem
T. G. Shelton
Fir Department
Shelton
Grice
Cumby Mortuary
Chestnut Drive
Dollie Holder
White Oak St
Charles Jarrell
Duke Power Offers 450 Dollars Over Davidson School Trees
Duke Power proposes to cut 85 trees along the North Davidson High School line for a power corridor and offers 450 as compensation. The Davidson County School Board rejected the amount and may negotiate or face condemnation. The dispute heads toward Duke legal action with possible court litigation. The board also discussed rising fuel and electricity costs.
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Phil Speaks
Enterprise
Holly Grove
Davidson County School Board
Duke
North Davidson
High School
Duke Power
Welcome
Joe Triplette
Triplette
E. Lawson Brown
Duke Legal Department
Organizations Announce New Operating Hours
Several local establishments post adjusted hours to conserve energy per the governor. North Main Baptist Church cancels Sunday evening services through March 6. Southside Baptist Church maintains Sunday times. Ed Kellys and Pizza Hut in High Point list new weekday and weekend hours. Jamestown ABC Store operates 11 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday. Lewis Cleaners opens 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Tuesday to Saturday. Tucker's Cleaners refers to an additional notice on the page.
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North Main Baptist Church
ED Kelly's
Pizza Hut
High Point
Southside Baptist Church
Jamestown
ABC
Lewis Cleaners
Randolph County Archdale building suffers water damage concerns
Randolph County commissioners visited the Archdale county building on Balfour Drive and questioned its location in a swampy area. They noted ceiling, floor, and wall damage and discussed possible legal action while planning to address the issue at the next March session. The building, built circa 1973, houses ambulance and health operations.
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Don Wrenn
Archdale
Randolph County
Matilda Phillips
Balfour Drive
Richard Pugh
Phillips
S. Main Street
Wachovia Bank
Nam
WATER
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Lockrow
Thomas Edmundson
N. Gordon
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High Point Enterprise City & Area
Davidson
Tucker's Cleaners
Jim Closs
Cris Petree
Mars Archdale County
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