Civil Service Denial Of Power Play In City Rules Talk
High Point Civil Service Commission rejected claims it is overstepping its authority in revising city employee rules. Commissioner Arnold Koonce Jr. defended the changes before the City Council, noting disagreements among two members on automatic dismissal and demerit appeals. He said council review by the city attorney would be sought if needed, and stressed there was no intention to undermine city administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Cates
High Point Civil Service Commission
Arnold Koonce Jr
Arthur Kirkman
Kirkman
General Assembly
Keonce
James Lovelace
Koonce
Commission
Civil Service Commission
Harold Cheek
High Point
Stackhouse
PTA Council
PTA
High Point City Scool
Northeast Junior High School
Central High School
Tomlinson
Northwood
Oakview
Montlieu
Parkview
Bencini
Council
Ronald Jester
Jay Thomas
Allen Jay
Jester
Thomas
Allen Jay School
Guilford County
Duke Endowment Funds Allocated to North and South Carolina Institutions
The Duke Endowment distributes 1,952,999 in grants to area hospitals and child care centers this week. High Point Memorial Hospital 16833 funds. Community General Hospital 5704. Lexington Memorial Hospital 4452. Randolph Hospital 3572. Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina Thomasville 63807. James R. Felts Jr. announces the distribution as a Duke Endowment Trustee and executive director.
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Charlotte
North
South Carolina
High Point
Duke
High Point Memorial Hospital
Community General Hospital
Thomasville
Lexington Memorial Hospital
Lexington
Randolph Hospital
Asheboro
Baptist Children’s Homes of
North Carolina
James R. Felts, Jr
Duke Endowment
Hospital Administrative Services
HAS
Chicago
PAS
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Felts
Man Posts Bond On Two Charges
Dave Clayton Rhodes 53 of Carolina Avenue posted 200 bond after a Wednesday arrest on drunk driving and prohibition law violation charges. A March 9 hearing was set.
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Thomasville
Dave Clayton Rhodes
Carolina Avenue
Rhodes
Broadhurst Dies at 84 in High Point
Henry Robert Broadhurst 84 of 319 N Main St. died 8 p m Wednesday at High Point Memorial Hospital after two weeks as a patient. Born March 24 1887 in Scranton Pa he served in WWI U S Navy and lived in High Point since 1920. Survived by wife Minnie Kinley Andrews Broadhurst. Graveside rites 10:30 a m Friday at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev David Jurney. Funeral home Sechrest in charge.
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Henry Robert Broadhurst
N. Main St
High Point Memorial Hospital
Mr. Broadhurst
Scranton
U S. Navy
High Point
Minnie Kinley Andrews Broadhurst
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church
David Jurney
Sechrest Funeral Home
Pointing Of Gun Charged In High School Incident
An Andrews High School student said a young man pulled a .22 pistol on him after summoning him from class. Karl Walker, 18, of Ashburn Street, faces assault by pointing a gun charge.
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Andrews High School
Gary DeBerry
Dartmouth Street
Karl Wayne Walker
Ashburn Street
Walker
Bonnie Edwards
Charles Street
Habersham Road
Sally Hughes
Grant Street
James P. Quick
Lamb Street
Poll Favors Stricter Standards for School Board Appointments
A PTA Council survey in High Point shows overwhelming support for stricter qualifications for school board members. Council members and Mayor Bencini questioned survey wording while noting calls for elected boards and broader parent input in the next city election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marks
PTA Council
High Point
Bill Bencini
Paul Clapp
Janes Stackhouse
Jamestown Delays Night Patrol Action Pending Sheriff Meeting
Jamestown officials postponed voting on a petition calling for a night patrol from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. until they meet with Sheriff Paul Gibson to discuss current patrol levels and future plans. The town also reported tax collections, surplus funds, and traffic safety concerns ahead of potential street lane changes and railroad crossing measures.
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Jamestown
Paul Gibson
Jamestown Garden Club
Charles Turner
Turner
Gibson
Forestdale North
Jamestown Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
He Sa
Miller Files Candidacy for Guilford County School Board
James P. Miller of Oak Ridge becomes the first candidate to file for one of three nonpartisan seats on the Guilford County Board of Education for the May 6 primary. Miller, assistant industrial relations manager at Burlington Industries, previously taught and coached in Gaston County and has lived in Guilford County seven years. He advocates parent and lay involvement, improved public education communications, and preserving the neighborhood school concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
James P. Miller
Oak Ridge
Guilford County
Summerville
S.C
Erskine College
Due West
Gaston County
Burlington Industries
Miller
Oak Ridge United Methodist Church
Stokesdale
Whitener Seeks Seat In Senate In Guilford County
A G Pete Whitener of High Point has filed as a candidate for the state Senate from Guilford County on the American party ticket. Whitener, 64, paid his filing fee Tuesday and has in past sought local state and national offices. A Catawba County native, he grew up in Spartanburg South Carolina and Belmont Abbey High School, graduated with honors from Gardner Webb College, and was Phi Beta Kappa at UNC Chapel Hill. He owns Woodworkers Supply Co and lives at 915 Trenton St.
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A. G
Pete) Whitener
High Point
State Senate
Guilford County
American Party
Whitener
Catawba County
Man Killed In Argument With Son
Randolph County Sheriff reports a Franklinville man, James Bohan Nelson, 58, was shot by his son Gary Grant Nelson, 36, after an argument at about 7 p.m. The father allegedly struck the son with a hammer, disposed of it outside, then was shot with a .12 gauge shotgun in the left side. The weapon belonged to the father and was kept in a rear utility closet. The son was unconscious upon deputies’ arrival but later spoke briefly.
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Franklinville
Randolph County
Lloyd Brown
Brown
James Bohan Nelson
Gary Grant Nelson
Nelson
Three Receive Suspended Sentences in District Court
Three defendants received six month suspended sentences in district court sessions. James Graves of Reidsville faced temporary taking of a motor vehicle while Charles Levern of S Elm Street and James Cochran of Route 5 were convicted of driving while intoxicated. Levern and Cochran each paid 100 dollars fines. Ruby Smoot of Forsyth Road and Chester Mayfield of Camden Avenue were found guilty of reckless driving. Smoot got 30 day suspended sentence plus 75 dollars fine and costs while Mayfield faced 75 dollars and costs. Smoot’s public drunkenness charge was not pressed with leave. David Powell of Ward Avenue was acquitted of leaving the scene of an accident and improper registration. William Watson Jr of Park Street was discharged on a charge of disturbing the peace but received a six month suspended sentence for assault and battery on a female and was taxed costs for resisting arrest.
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James Graves
Reidsville
Charles Henry Levern
S. Elm Street
James Timothy Cochran
Route 5
Cochran
Levern
Ruby Woodle Smoot
Forsyth Road
Chester Neal Mayfield
Camden Avenue
Ruby Smoot
Mayfield
David Ray Powell
Ward Avenue
William Watson Jr
Park Street
Watson
Boys and Girls Gym Classes Start at Y in Thomasville
The Thomasville Family YMCA announces six week gym sessions for boys and girls starting next week. Boys begin Monday and girls Tuesday at 3 15 p m in the National Guard Armory on Culbreth Avenue. Contact the Y office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Thomasville Family Ymca
National Guard
Culbreth Avenue
Hundley Announces Run For State Senate Seat
Thomasville native George L. Hundley a long time Davidson County resident enters the race for the State Senate from the Davidson Davie and Rowan district. Two Republicans Jack Hoots and Phil Kirk also seek seats as Hundley contemplates a third term. He heads Handley Realty and Insurance and has long service on local boards and civic groups.
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Thomasville
George L. Hundley
Davidson County
Senate
Davidson
Davie
Rowan
Jack Hoots
Wallburg
Phil Kirk
Handley
Handley Realty and Insurance
N. C. National Bank
State Commercial Bank
NCNB
Hundley
Peoples Savings and Loan Assn
Memorial United Methodist Church
Thomasville Chamber of Commerce
Thomasville Lions Club
Thomasville Mer
Forsyth
Stokes Counties
Highway Commission
Rebecca Barnhill
Raleigh
Lake Drive East
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H. R. Broadhurst
Broadhurst
Robert Green
Main Street
Forestdale Drive
Jamestown Village
Wnnder Construction
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Oakdale Road
Southern Railroad
Camelot
P. Miller
Woodworkers Supply Co
Trenton St
Ashebord
Nelson Home
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