Thomasville Man Gets Prison Term
A 21-year-old Thomasville man was convicted in Davidson County Superior Court of fatally beating and robbing his 67-year-old neighbor and was sentenced to 15 to 25 years. James Vernell Gainey pleaded guilty to second degree murder and larceny from the person for the June 25, 1964 incident in Adderton's apartment.
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Lexington
Thomasville
Davidson County
James Vernell Gainey
Jesse A. Adderton
Adderton
Gainey
R. V. Stamey
Fourth Man Charged With Rape and Kidnap
A fourth man was arrested in the Dec 5 1964 kidnapping and rape of a 17 year old Siler City girl. He faces rape and abetting rape charges, bringing the total to 23 counts against four men, including 16 capital offenses. The Overman brothers and another suspect are held without bond as investigators pursue the case.
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Asheboro
Siler City
Guilford
Staley
Harvey Clayton Overman
John Marvin Overman Jr
Gary David Overman
Guilford County
Iuon
John M. Overman
Harvey C. Overman
Harvey
Overman Brothers
Programs For Retarded Children Outlined In 1965 Meeting
The High Point Association for Retarded Children discussed 1965 goals and public understanding efforts. Hugh Gordon highlighted placement for adults who aged out of school, while Robert Hauser presided at Adams Memorial YWCA. Mrs. Harold White spoke of preschool openings and the Guilford Rehabilitation House. Admiral Farragut is noted for the slogan from the Battle of Mobile Bay.
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High Point Assn
Association
Robert Hauser
Adams Memorial Ywca
Hugh Gordon
Gordon
Harold White
Aoe
Hillemorial Baptist Church
White
Wesley Memorial Schodist
Taylor Kennerly
Guilford
Contract Awarded for Asheboro Airport Hangar and Apron
A. L. Jarrell & Sons of Salisbury received a 12,370 contract for a 60 by 60 foot hangar with a 15 foot sliding door and a 100 by 100 foot concrete parking apron at Asheboro City County airport. The hangar will house temporary aircraft and the apron will serve airport parking.
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Asheboro
City County
A. L. Jarrell & Sons
Salisbury
High Point concert for children at North Junior High
High Point Central High School Symphonic Band and Concert Band perform a one hour program for children aged six to 12 at North Junior High School on Saturday. David Carter will explain each musical era before selections including folk songs waltzes marches and nursery rhymes. The event is part of a 1964 65 series sponsored by the High Point Arts Council with past attendance figures noted.
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High Point Central High School
North Junior High School
Saturn
High Point Arts Council
David Carter
Carter
Central High School Orchestra
E. Barry Ruth
High Point Community Theatre
Midget Sports Coaches Will Be Honored
Thomasville recreation commission announced an appreciation banquet for midget sports coaches. Date and place to be announced later in the season. Miss Anne Sherrill, recreation director, said the plan was approved at the meeting.
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Thomasville
Three Recreation Commission
Anne Sherrill
Commis
Christmas Seal Sale Not Yet Closed in High Point
High Point Tuberculosis Association urges recipients to locate and return their Christmas Seal letters with seals or money. President Knox Walker says the 1964 sale remains open until a majority of letters are returned.
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High Point Tuberculosis Assn
TB Association
High Point
Association
Knox Walker
City Memorial Park upgrades eyed after vote
Officials say about 4000 dollars are needed to repair restroom facilities at City Memorial Park stadium and the commission approves funds for a sliding board to be used at City Memorial Park if funds can be secured.
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Sion
City Memorial Park Stadium
City Memorial Park
Cean
New Denture Powder PFASTEETH Promises Secure Fit
Advert saysEat talk laugh or sneeze without fear of loose false teeth. FAS heats firmer and more comfortable with a pleasant powder that has no sticky taste. Alkaline formula checks denture odor and avoids nausea. Available at bug counters everywhere.
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Stamey
Frank Armstrong
L. Herbin Jr
Charles W. Mauze
David Farragut
Mobile Bay
Asheboro Airport
Irving Silver
Sears
Allstate
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Cin Oo
Dodge
St. Dr
Exch
N. Main St
Allstate Parts Center
Sieh
Dlue
Ford
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