City Gains Only 1141 In Census
High Point added 1141 residents from 1960 to 1970, final census figures show, a modest 18 percent rise to 63,204 keeping it the sixth largest city in the state while Asheville and Winston-Salem rank nearby. Officials note initial preliminary figures were misleading and attribute the slower growth to an overestimated average family size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Cates
High Point
Asheville
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Census Bureau
Duncan McIntyre
Institute of Research In Social Sciences
Chapel Hill
Maintyre
Authority Sued For 50000 By High Point Man
Ralph Lanier of High Point filed a 50000 suit in the Clerk of Superior Court against the High Point Housing Authority alleging he was struck by a truck on November 4, 1968 while crossing West Green Drive. The driver, David K. Curtain, is named co defendant for alleged negligence. A second suit by Bessie Phillips seeks 15000 in damages, 752.40 for medical expenses, and 3600 for lost salary after she slipped on ice outside the High Point Medical Center on January 9, 1968, due to failure to remove ice or warn of its presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Lanier
High Point
High Point Housing Authority
Clerk of Superior Court
Lanier
W. Green
Housing Authority
David K. Curtain
Curtain
Bessie Phillips
High Point Medical Center Inc
Medical Center
Burned Plant Owner Aims To Resume After Fire
Hermann Brower, president and owner of Karen Inc. on Greenoak Drive in Archdale, lost nearly 150000 in a furniture plant blaze that gutted a two story section. He plans to rebuild and resume production with about 51 families depending on the plant, as several fire units battled the flames and foam rubber smoke filled the air. Fire officials reported 80 percent of losses covered by insurance. cause undetermined and water supply hampered efforts.
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Hermann Brower
Karen, Inc
Greenoak Drive
Archdale
Brower
Highway 62
Highway 311
Three Teens Register To Vote In Guilford County
Seven youths ages 13 to 20 registered Monday at the Guilford County Board of Elections High Point office, per elections clerk Mrs Elva Small. One 18 to 20 year old added today brings High Point totals to eight, with Greensboro already reporting registrations after the federal pace expansion.
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High Point
Guilford County
Greensboro
Small
U. ‘. Supreme Court
Senate
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Elections Board
Guilford
Davidson Board Delays Decision on Mobile Homes 4-B
Davidson County commissioners postponed a ruling on mobile homes in a restricted area near High Point. A committee will study planning board recommendations to preserve or modify the existing ban and enforce building inspections, with a February report to the board.
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Davidson Board
Lexington
Davidson County
Shott Hartman
Joe L. Berrier
Thomasville
T. C. Glosson
Tyre
County Planning and ‘Zoning Board
Com
Register of Deeds
Planning and Zoning
High Point
Clyde Fields
Lato
Hasmobile
Sue Davidson
Behrends Harwell Henderson Bennett Advertising Has New Name
Behrends Harwell & Henderson Bennett Advertising, the Southeast's oldest agency, changes its name. Dick Behrends becomes president and CEO, William Henderson chair, Rupert Harwell joins as vice president and treasurer, and Robert McKericher joins the board. The firm notes growth to meet 1970s advertising needs and remains active with North Carolina and national clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Advertising, Inc
Southeast
Behrends Harwell & Henderson
Dick Behrends
Bennett
William R. Henderson
Rupert Harwell
Alma Desk Co
Robert
McKericher
Charlotte
Behronds
Yarwell and
Henderson
Harwell
Harold Bennett
North Carolina
Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
Raymond, Loewy
Agenacy, Calkins and
Holden
Bennett Advertising
Jacquelynoe Pwiggins
Greensboro
Transfer Courses To Be Offered At GTI Jamestown
Guilford Technical Institute and University of North Carolina at Greensboro announce a pilot program for spring that allows GTI students to earn UNCG credits. Two freshman courses English and history will be taught at GTI with UNCG faculty, with potential expansion to three more freshman courses and sophomore year offerings.
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Jamestown — College
Guilford Technical Institute
Jamestown
Luther Medlin
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Medlin
GTI
UNCG
Nelson Wallace
North Carolina
Wallace
EOC Meet Set Tonight in Greensboro
Guilford County Economic Opportunity Council plans discuss priorities to guide agency energy and activities for the next fiscal year starting June 1. The 8 p m session at St James United Presbyterian Church on Ross Street aims to shape plans and programs. High Point area members urged to use I 85 exits and follow Asheboro Street to Ross Street.
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Greensboro
Guilford County Economic Opportunity Council
St. James United Presbyterian Church
Ross Street
High Point Area
Sanford
Asheboro Street
Texaco
Humane Society Meeting Slated for Jan 6 in Greensboro
The Guilford County Humane Society will hold its first 1971 meeting at 7 30 p m on Wednesday January 6 at the Benjamin Parkway Branch Library Greensboro. Committee assignments and reorganization under the new staff are expected to be discussed.
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Guilford County
Man Hit While Pushing Car In Critical Shape
A man pushing a car on N Main Street Sunday is in critical condition at High Point Memorial Hospital. Eric S. Nilsson, 20, from Somerset New Jersey, was struck between two cars driven by Alice Seymour and Velma Riner. No charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Main Street
High Point Memorial Hospital
Eric S. Nilsson
Somerset
J. Nilsson
Alice Seymour
White Oak Street
Velma Riner
Hazel Street
Nilsson
Seymour
Green
H. L. Henley
Clara Cox Apts
Bruce A. Billstein
Seve Street
Over Half Tax Held Collected In High Point
Guilford County reports more than half of 1970 High Point taxes collected, totaling 2.461 million dollars, with overall High Point levy at 4.613 million. Countywide 1970 levy collected 12.107 million of 22.043 million, 54.92 percent, while 1969 rates were 54.99 percent for December 1969. County commissioners assign Bodenheimer to law enforcement planning with Sheriff Gibson. Annie Parham re-elected clerk of the board. Witherspoon to attend revenue sharing session in Atlanta.
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Greensboro
High Point
Guilford County Commissioners
Brooks
Guilford County
F. P. Bodenheimer Jr
Piedmont Triad Council of Governments Tegion
Paul Gibson
Atlanta
National
Assny of
High Point Seeks Bond for Water System Upgrades
W. A. Horney of Progress for People says High Point avoided a water crisis as residents vote January 12 on a 13.35 million bond package. The plan funds new water mains, filtration and pumping upgrades, and reservoir coverage, with additional mains to bolster fire protection and future demand while addressing aging pipes and distribution limits.
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High Point
W. A. Horney
Progress For People Committee
Horney
Pilemater Associates
Washington Drive
Broad Street
Elm Street
Jefferson and
Lake Streets
Linden
South Main Streets
Westchester Drive
State Highway Dept
Jamestown
Tle
Moncey
Horneyauld
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Officer
Sedgefield Lakes
Nashville
Hodges
Carolina Cape Bear Corp
Bald Head Island
High, Point College and
Son
Duke University
Wmory University
EOC
Humane Society Meeting
Jim Hawkins
Enterprise
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