Walter George Wilson 69 High Point naval veteran dies
Walter George Jack Wilson 69 of 926 Beaumont Ave died at 7 55 a m in High Point Memorial Hospital after a year of declining health. He was born in Salisbury on December 1 1900 and lived in High Point since 1922. A World War I II Navy veteran and former High Point Fire Department captain he retired in 1960 and became a painting contractor. He was a member of I T Mann Post 87 American Legion Naval Fleet Reserve High Point Friends Meeting and other groups. Surviving are his wife Ruby M Wilson one son Lewis of Atlanta one stepson Harold Weaver five grandchildren two sisters and one brother. Funeral 2 30 p m Thursday at High Point Friends Meeting House with entombment Guilford Memorial Park Mausoleum. Body at Sechrest Funeral Home. viewing Wednesday 7 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter George
Jack) Wilson
Beaumont Ave
High Point Memorial Hospital
Mr. Wilson
Salisbury
A. Gardner
Cami Mills Wilson
High Point
Ruby Millikan
Naval Reserve
High Point Fire Dept
I. T. Mann Post
American Legion
Naval Fleet Reserve
High Point Friends Meeting
Ruby M. Wilson
Lewis Wilson
Atlanta
Harold L. Weaver
Rolling Rd
Carol L. Rabon
Z. §. Carson
Riley L. Wilson
High Point Friends Meeting House
Cecil E. Hayworth
Guilford Memorial Park
Sechrest Funeral Home
Meeting
Terrie Hoffman Graveside Service Held for Nine Year Old
Terrie Hearns Hoffman daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis B Hoffman 3705 Madison Ave Greensboro died Monday in a Durham hospital after a lifelong illness. A private graveside service was held at 11 am at Forest Lawn Survivors include parents a sister Jane Hoffman and brother Louis B Hoffman Jr both of Greensboro see Mrs N E Kearns of High Point and Mr and Mrs Harry Hoffman Sr of Greensboro.
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Greensboro
Terrie Hearns Hoffman
Louis B. Hoffman
Madison Ave
Durham
Forest Lawn
Jane Hoffman
Louis B. Hoffman Jr
N. E. Kearns
High Point
Harry Hoffman Sr
Mrs Ida Phillips Dies in Greensboro at 59
Mrs Ida Virginia Lawrence Phillips, 59, wife of Lester Phillips of 1008 Richardson St., died Monday at Moses Cone Hospital after a four day illness. A Surry County native and Ararat Friends Meeting member, she leaves four sons Edward Connie Phillips of the home Howard Phillips of Whitsett and William Phillips of Butner a daughter Mrs Margaret Dunn of McLeansville three sisters Mrs Ruby Marsh Miss Rosa Lawrence and Mrs Myrtle Bryant all of Ararat and a brother Jess Lawrence of Rt 3 High Point. Funeral will be held Wednesday at Bartlett Funeral Chapel Gibsonville at 2 p.m. The family will be at the funeral home tonight 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Ida Virginia Lawrence Phillips
Lester Phillips
Richardson St
Moses Cone Hospital
Surry County
Ararat
Jess Lawrence
Rt. 3
High Point
Bartlett Funeral Chapel
Gibsonville
Policeman Day Set in High Point Wednesday
Know Your Policeman Day will be observed Wednesday in High Point as part of National Crime Prevention Week. Residents may tour police headquarters to see law enforcement in action with Open house from 9 to 5 at the police HQ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Carl Shelton
Exchange Club of
Shelton
Laurie Pritch@t
Death Claims C. L. Wright
Thomasville Charles Lee Wright 83 of Rt. 2 Lexington Denton Road died at City Memorial Hospital Monday at 1130 p m The body is at Siler Funeral Home Funeral arrangements are incomplete
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Thomasville
Charles Lee Wright
Rt. 2
Lexington
Denton Road
City Memorial Hospital
Siler Funeral Home
Spainhour Rites Today for Harvey Gray Spainhour
Harvey Gray Spainhour 72 of Rt 1 High Point died Sunday at Baptist Hospital. He was born in Forsyth County son of Martin J and Laura McGee Spainhour and belonged to Deep River Friends Church. Survived by two daughters, a stepmother, three sisters and several relatives. Funeral today at 2 30 p.m. at Deep River Friends Church with burial in the church cemetery.
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Harvey Gray Spainhour
Rt. 1
High Point
Winston-Salem
Baptist Hospital
Forsyth County
Martin J
Laura McGee Spainhour
Deep River Friends Church
Heritage Furniture Co
Bonnell S. Smith
John J. Shore
Cliffdale Dr
Martin Spainhour
King
Frank Collins
Norman Newsome
Essie Mae Spainhour
James Thompson
R. E. Adams
J. Calvin Barnes
Church
Hutchinson Dies at 87 in Collinsville
D M Hutchinson 87 of Collinsville died Sunday at home. Retired Bassett Furniture engineer born Forsyth County NC he survived by wife Bessie Hutchinson a daughter Sam Truitt Greensboro a son DeMetra Hutchinson High Point five stepsons and twelve step grandchildren with service today at 2 p.m. Old Center Primitive Baptist Church burial Rosemont Burial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collinsville
Decatur Moore Hutchinson
Forsyth County
N. C
Bassett Furniture Industries
Bessie Dodson Hutchinson
Sam Truitt
Greensboro
DeMetra Hutchinson
High Point
Charlie Carter
Alvis
Basset
George Dodson
Victoria
Ezra Dodson
Stanleytown
Joel Dodson
Roanoke
T. G. Dodson
Manassas
Audrey Dodson
Orlando
Fla
Clyde Young
Pensacola
Old Center Primitive Baptist Church
Rosemont Burial Park
Mrs Pearl Gilmore of Lexington Dies at 45
Mrs Pearl Hartwell Blankenship Gilmore 45 of Montcalm West Virginia died Sunday at her son's home Buford Blankenship in Lexington. Survived by father Charlie Hartwell of Montcalm four sons Buford Wilbur Douglas and David four brothers Andy Jimmy Glen Charles and two sisters Gene Wilson and Betty Cherry. Body sent to Cravens Shires Funeral Home Bluefield West Virginia for funeral services.
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Lexington
Pearl Hartwell Blankenship Gilmore
Montcalm
W. Va
Buford Blankenship
Charlie Hartwell
Wilbur Blankenship
Maryland
Douglas Blankenship
Pulaski
David Gilmore
Andy Hartwell
Jimmy
Glen
Charles Hartwell
Gene Wilson
Betty Cherry
Daytona Beach
Fla
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home
Bluefield
Potter Barbara Platt Exhibits at Mint Museum
Barbara Platt of Jamestown has a pottery piece accepted in the Seventh Annual Piedmont Craft Exhibition at the Mint Museum of Art in Charlotte. The raku fired piece by the High Point arts leader is among crafts from 11 states. juror Donald L. Wyckoff notes the exhibit runs through February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Platt
Jamestown
Piedmont
Mint Museum of Art
Charlotte
Donald L. Wyckoff
American Crafts Council
Platt
High Point Fine Arts Guild
Black Capitalism Efforts Here Meet Some Success
Louis Haizlip chairs High Point Chamber of Commerce Business Venture Committee which reports SBA loans aiding Black entrepreneurs. A grocery expansion uses SBA financing. a home and commercial cleaning entry is noted. The group promotes training, market knowledge, and local bank participation to help minorities enter business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Louis Haizlip
Chamber of Commerce Business Venture Committee
Haizlip
SBA
Charlotte
Guilford County
Chamber of Commerce
Greensboro
I. Paul Ingle
Hubert M. Bryant
Ralph W. Slate
Guilford Technical Institute
YMCA Kicks Off 36 000 Campaign In High Point
The High Point Central YMCA launches a campaign with goal of 36000 by Feb 23. Cochairmen Dick Meisky and W D Lee lead over 100 volunteers across six divisions with varied scoring targets and rewards for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Cochairmen
Dick Meisky
W. D. Lee
High Point Aims for New Class 3 Fire Rating
Chamber of Commerce Fire Prevention Committee reviews progress toward upgrading from Class 4 to Class 3. City seeks NC Fire Insurance Rating Bureau guidance and possible filing with the American Insurance Association. Improvements include a new reservoir water mains a ladder truck and fire station relocations. Changes could lower fire insurance costs for non sprinklered buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Chamber of Commerce Fire Prevention Committee
North Carolina
North Carolina Fire Insurance Rating Bureau
Raleigh
American Insurance Assn
Wrenn Street
Guilford Technical Institute Opens Architectural Technology Program
Guilford Technical Institute will admit new students to the architectural technology associate degree program at the start of the spring quarter. Applications are being accepted now, with spring quarter beginning March 10. Caswell E. Gerrald is acting chairman of the Architectural Technology Department.
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Jamestown
Guilford Technical Institute
Architectural Technology
Caswell E. Gerrald
Architectural Technology Department
Morris Candidate For Randolph Seat
James Morris announced his candidacy for one of Randolph County’s three Board of Commissioners seats in the upcoming election. The 53-year-old Asheboro resident and businessman would seek the May 2 Republican primary, stating he would push for sound progressive government if elected. Morris is a partner in local well digging firms and has two children. The race includes incumbents Ira McDowell, William Farlow, and C. C. Byrd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Randolph County Board of Commissioners
James Morris
Board of County Commissioners
Moffitt and Morris Well Digging Co
Morris
Pallie Lowe
Farmer
Ann M. O’brien
Fayetteville
Eddie Morris
Rt. 3
Board of Commissioners
New Union United Methodist Church
Kenyon Davidson
Ira McDowell
William Farlow
Archdale
C. C. Byrd
Randleman
20 Year Old Charged With Assault and Battery
A 20 year old Hulda Street resident James Edward Leak remained in custody early following his arrest on assault and battery charges. Police said the incident occurred late Tuesday and involved a single victim. Investigators requested additional time to collect evidence.
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Hulda Street
James Edward Leak
Leah
Sarah Pemberton
Isaac Cicero Coletrane
Coletrane
Edna Baker
Scientific Street
Country Club Drive
M. Z. Perkins
Scott Garten Buick
Maben Lewallen
Rowan Avenue
Holiday Motors
Education and community call for equal schooling reforms
A speaker urged that Black and white parents unite to push for equal educational opportunity, election of school boards, and expanded volunteer programs while opposing tenure limits. The report also covers local crimes including assault, larceny, and burglaries with names and addresses of suspects and victims.
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Dolce
High Point
North Carolina
Notice of Absolute Divorce Suit in High Point N C
Lois Sue Moses Collier files for absolute divorce from Marion Bart Collier in Guilford County. Summons by publication requires defense by March 22, 1970. case filed in General Court of Justice District Court Division High Point. Attorney for plaintiff is Charles R. Jarrell. Address details shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Court OF Justice
District Court Division
High Point
State OF North Carolina
County OF Guilford
Moses Collier
Marion Bart Collier
Dent
Beal
Lois
Sunset Drive
North Carolina
Charles R. Jarrell
East
Commerce Street
Executor notice in the estate of John Gurney Briggs
The undersigned qualified as Executor of John Gurney Briggs deceased Guilford County North Carolina asks all claimants to exhibit claims by July 22 1970 or be barred. Debts should be paid promptly. High Point Bank and Trust Co Executor January 20 1970. Notice of proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance of the City of High Point North Carolina.
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North Carolina
Guilford County
John Gurney Briggs
High Point Bank and Trust CO
High Point
Charles W. McAnally
North Carolina National Bank
Kivett Drive
Pendleton St
Ray Council
Trades and services ad listing for repairs and homes
An assorted local ad page lists sandrock and gravel for sale, painting and home remodeling services, septic tank work, plumbing and carpentry offerings, appliance repair, and numerous rental properties. Names include Doyle Moore James Mitchell Brown Banks Reagan Ralphs, and Mendenhall Realty with multiple local addresses and phone numbers.
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Walter Wilson
Terrie Hoffman
C. L. Wright
D. M. Hutchinson
Mrs. Pearl Gilmore
Mint
Lexington Ave
Revenne
Jack
Wilson
High Point Prienda Meeting
Mort Utley
Jefferson Life Insurance Co
Indianapolis
Ind
High Point Life Underwriters Assn
Holiday Inn
Tom Wood
Carl Wills
Doug Brackett
Jack Hawks
Wally Wright
al Bernet
Lee
High Point Central Ymca
Carl Chavis Branch
Central Ymca
The
Greater High Point
GTI
Gill Fox
Tony Branigan
Randolph
Catherine W. Harrington
Jean Ward
Linda Boles
Becky Baxley
Lucille Dickens
Huffman
Mary Young
Myra Teetor
Brentwood School
C. C. Hughes
Dallas Furn
Oldboy
Jake Harris
Mann Drug
Robert Beeson
Call
Meredith & Richardson
O Moore
Branson Holland
Doyle Moore
Simmons
Trenton Kennedy
Richard Eae
George Stanley
James Mitchell
Withulid
Larry Proctor
Call Kindiey Brothers
Septic
ED Smith
Attice & Plant
Home
L. Reagan
D. TV
Ralph's Radio & TV
Washington
Colo
Charlie’s
Archdale School
Gilbreth
Hwy
Realty Service of
H.P
Main
Donald C. White
W. A. Seawell Jr
Washington OR
Ernest
Theresa Bruner
RSET
Bill Harris
Mike
Warren Parris
N. Centennial
Mary Percy
Carter St
Margrett
Steele St
Commerce
Gatewood
Johnson St
APTS
Wheeler St
Park
Phillips Mt
Privte
Oakwood
N. Elm
Muara
Mount Pi
Harrison
Rms. & Bath
Sharon
Rms
Bath
English Ct
Horton Realty CO
E. Washington Ph
Hendrix St
Jamestown Vicinity
Stanton St
E. Kearns
Pershing St
E. Fairfield
Dallas
Morris St
Chestnut St
Spring Valley
Church Ave
Mendenhall-Moore Realtors
Eden Terrace
N. Main
James S. Conrad, Inc
Hamilton
Oxford House
Village Square
Dunrovin Manor
Rosewood
Colonial Court
Willis
Grimes
Atlantic Ins. & Realty CO
Clinton St
Gordy
N. Main Call
Craven-Johnson-Pollock
N. Main St
Monnell
W. Willis
Stone
Granby
Sunset Dr
Oak
USA
Phillips
Rm. Dupl
Oakwood Ct
Rm. Furn
Apt
Forsyth Rd
Hse
Springvailey Apts
Skeet Club
W. Green
Tryon
Rm. Mendenhall Realt
Omar
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