Hearing Called Over Appraisal Dispute In East Central Urban Renewal
Enterprise staff writer reports the High Point redevelopment panel seeks new condemnation procedures while contractor Hylton requests a Redevelopment Commission hearing. Hylton and Stanford, under contract since 1963 to appraise property for resale, face contract termination effective February 28 after about half work completed. The commission also asks the Board of Realtors to review past condemnation procedures and set future guidelines.
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East Central
Bill Hylton
Redevelopment Commission
Hyston
Stanford
The
Hylton
Commission
Board of Realtors
Eshelman elected GOP chairman amid High Point township splits
Forrest Cates reports factionalism within the High Point township Republicans ends with John Eshelman Jr. winning the chairmanship and shaping a clean sweep of key posts including vice chair, secretary, and treasurer as precinct leaders align with his faction. The scene unfolds at the City-County Building with town council room proceedings.
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High Point Township
GOP
John Eshelman
Forrest Cates
High Point
John Eshelman Jr
John Hutchens
Eshelman
Dr. Kiser
Oth
Bike Dot
Two HPC Students Earn Grant for Research Project
Myra Morris and Don Heyman, senior biology majors at High Point College, won grants from the North Carolina Academy of Science. They will graduate in May and present their research in a paper to the academy. This marks the second HPC grant from the academy, following John Ward’s 1963 plant growth hormones project. The article also notes Guilford County political shifts as Eshelman becomes county party chairman and calls for unity within the Republican slate.
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North Carolina Academy of Science
High Point
Col
Myra Morris
Don Hey
Myra
Don
High Point College
N. C. Academy of Science
Academy
John Ward
Ward
Red Cross Bloodmobile Seeks 306 Donors at High Ties
The Red Cross bloodmobile invites 306 donors for its monthly visit at High ties. Appointments run from 4:30 p.m. to 10: p.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
Palmer Named Merchants Man of the Year Surprised Leader Receives Plaque
Leo Palmer, executive vice president of the Merchants Association, was named Man of the Year at the Showboat Dinner Theater event after a prior belief that the award would not be given. Dick Meisky announced Palmer with a missing plaque, citing Palmer’s enthusiasm and work for the association. The evening honored staff members and retiring directors, and officers for 1966 were seated. Ward presented his year’s report noting programs in Municipal Court and retail store outreach.
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Leo Palmer
Merchants’ Assn
Dick Meisky
Palmer
Meisky
Suledas
Eeeeeny Ss Oery Association
Taenenenih Gaioe
Yakley
Mary
W. A. Anderson
Zeke Ellis
Leo Heer
M. Z. Perkinson Jr
Robert Rankin
G. T. Allred
al Bernet
W. D. Lee Jr
Glenn Ward
Fred Alexander
W. P. Hinson Jr
Jack Hunt
Vance Kester
Ralph Greeson
Morris Cohen
Harold Craven
Frank Lambeth
J. W. Morgan
Alton Stutts
T. A. Toler
Tom Womble
Ward
Area Weather Turns Cooler and Cloudy
Weather outlook shows cooler conditions with continued cloud cover. Highs near 50 expected today keeping Friday similar with no major changes in temperature or sunshine.
High Point Chamber Banquet Heads Toward Looking Ahead
The High Point Chamber of Commerce annual banquet gathers Thursday at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church at 7 p.m. with president Alton Stanford speaking on Looking Ahead. Robert Rankin will chair and Ed Mendenhall will introduce Seecote as part of the program as directors reflect on last year’s gains and a reported $78,000 initiative.
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High Point Chamber of Commerce
Ows
Robert Rankin
Alton Stanford
Ed Mendenhall
Caten
Seecote
Horney
Growth challenges and new member firms noted in 1965 program
During 1965 program the speaker praised the work of two standing committees and announced 80 new member firms added to the rolls. He warned of growth problems to be addressed this year and stressed planning across the region near West Belt Line and south of High.
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Stanford
West Belt Line
High
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Enterprise
High Point Enterprise
High Point Merchants Assn
C. W. Patterson Jr
Leo Palmer Jr
Clarence Wagner
David Dowdy Jr
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Ovene Hall
Don Hevener
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Ouene Heli
HPC
Ghee
Guilford County
Tion
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Democrats
Bloodmobile
Chamber
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
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