Davidson's Septic Tank Law Tested In Court
Virgil White of White's Trailer Park in Thomasville was found guilty of septic tank violation but appealed to Superior Court. He received a $50 fine and 30 days suspended for two years. The case centers on compliance with Davidson County Health Department septic rules amid a hepatitis outbreak linked to faulty systems.
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Davidson County Health Department
Recorder's Court
Davidson County Superior Court
Virgil White
White Street
White
Ball Park Road
L. Roy Hughes
Hughes
Howard Steed
Lloyd Manns
Thomasville
Charles L. Bowen
County Sanitarian
Steed
Lawson Manns
Manns
Marns
Dermont Lohr
County Health Department
High Point Battery Wins North Carolina Artillery Smallbore Title
The High Point Battery headquarters team won the NC Division Artillery Smallbore Rifle Championship at the High Point Armory with 2306 of 3000. Lt James Ellis took individual honors with 552 of 600, M Sgt Douglas Smith silver 486, and Sgt Alvin Brucke bronze 484. Lt Col J Bray presented awards as 2 teams advance to Raleigh state finals March 21-22.
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National Guard
High Point
North Carolina
English Road
James ‘T. Ellis
Douglas M. Smith
Alvin F. Brucke
J. Douglas Bray
Raleigh
Murder charged in shooting of Leroy Williams
Frank Edward Sowells, 32, of Clara Cox Apartments, was arrested Saturday morning on a murder charge. Williams, 21, of Hulda Street, was found dead around 6 30 a.m. on Hamilton Street after an argument at a poker party on Clay Street. The weapon was a pistol Sowells had bought earlier that evening.
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Frank Edward Sowells
Clara Cox Apartments
Sowells
Leroy Williams
Hulda Street
Williams
Hamilton Street
S. Hamilton
Eugene Terrell
William
Lowells
Clay Street
James Luther Williams
Edly
Wart removal by a mysterious healer fascinates readers
A reader recounts a real life wart removing claim. Mrs. Faye Marks contacts columnist to share her experience with Mardre Asberry who supposedly can “talk off” warts. The piece explores belief and credibility while noting the healer’s humor and reader interest.
Talking Away Warts with Mrs. Asberry from High Point
A profile of Mrs. Asberry a licensed practical nurse in High Point who claims to cure warts by talking or causing the patient to forget them She recalls patients doctors and relatives who support her powers and notes she no longer charges a fixed fee but accepts what is felt to be fair She lives alone at 911 Gordon St and has worked nights at the Presbyterian Home since 1962
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Asberry
High Point
Mrs. Asberry
Trinity Host District Beta Convention At High School
The Central District Beta Convention will be held at Trinity Senior High School on Monday with nine counties in the district. Randy Underwood will preside as district president, with Bud Strickland, Bart Johnson, and Sarah Cecil as officers. Dr. Loren Young of Atlanta will give the keynote, and over 400 Beta members have registered. The event includes a talent show and officer elections, with the talent winner advancing to the April Raleigh Beta Convention.
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Trinity Senior High School
Randy Underwood
Trinity
Bud Strickland
East Randolph
Bart Johnson
Randleman
Sarah Cecil
Loren Young
Atlanta, Ga
Dr. Young
Duke University
Emory University
West Virginia Wesleyan College
North Carolina
Raleigh
Prints On Exhibit From George Binet Collection
The George Binet Print Collection exhibit draws steady crowds this month shown by visitor signatures and sales. About 40 artists are represented, with Renoir and Picasso favored. Most works are by French artists of the late 19th and early 20th century featuring nudes and landscapes along with colored posters brightening the display. Binet, a Hungarian collector, built a vast collection of European prints and died in 1962.
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Renoir
Picasso
Binet
Restraining Order Issued in High Point church dispute
Judge Charles Kivett in Greensboro signed a restraining order Saturday against 15 Calvary Baptist Church members in High Point. It bars interference with the minister and worship services or his residence in the parsonage, while allowing attendance at worship and a congregational meeting. The order follows ejectment proceedings against Rev. Benjamin C. McCaskill, pastor, by several members who say he was dismissed and must leave the parsonage. The case originated in District Court after a magistrate ruled against McCaskill. Judge Byron Haworth ordered briefs due Monday.
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Congregation of Calvary Baptist Church
High Point
Superior Court
Charles Kivett
Greensboro
Calvary Baptist Church
Kivett
Benjamin C. McCaskill
Hilltop St
Mr. McCaskill
Tor
Biltmore Ave
Byron Haworth
Haworth
McCaskill
District Court
Reading School Forms 15 Satellite Classes in North Carolina
The Mode Developmental Reading School in Greensboro announces 15 satellite classes for the second semester of 1969 70 across Guilford Alamance Davidson Caswell Chatham Davie and other counties. Demonstration teachers include Margaret Jeffus Pauline Donnell Juanita Hendrix Virginia Havens Ramona Harris and others with 21 public units served by inservice training led by Miss Sue White and director Mrs. Wolff.
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Greensboro
North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Oakwood
Caswell County
Oak Lane
Person County
Baron Grove
Eden
Paul Braxton
Chatham County
Model Reading School
Margaret Jeffus
Faust
Pauline Donnell
Jonesboro
Juanita Hendrix
Sternberger
Virginia Havens
Pleasant Garden
Ramona Harris
Union Hill
Bill Dennis
Glynn to Speak at Archdale-Trinity Lions Club Session
Archdale Trinity Lions Club will host Archdale District Governor Joe Glynn as featured speaker Monday night. A board meeting follows the regular session. President Robert Spencer says a pancake supper will be held March 17 at the Lions Den, with meeting at 6 45 p m.
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Archdale
Joe Glynn
Archdale-Trinity Lions Club
Robert Spencer
Lions den
Six Archdale Jaycees to Receive Sound Citizens Awards
Six Archdale Jaycees will be honored by the Archdale Jaycees for work on governmental affairs. Greensboro speaker Hargrove Bowles will address the audience as Archdale officials attend. Mayor Henry York will present the Sound Citizens Awards at a 7 p.m. dinner and 7:30 p.m. public program.
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Jaycees
Archdale
Archdale-Trinity Jaycees
Archdale City
Henry York
York
Dayton Greene to Speak at High Point Association Meeting
Speaker Dayton T Greene, administrative director of the Henry Wiseman Kendall Center project, will address the High Point Association for Retarded Children Monday at 7 30 p m. The Adams Memorial YWCA on Gatewood Avenue hosts the meeting where plans for the Red Road Kendall Center near I 40 will be discussed.
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Dayton T. Greene
High Point Assn
Adams Memorial Ywca
Gatewood Avenue
Greene
Henry Wiseman Kendall
Red Road
Interstate Highway 40
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