Jury selection continues in Cooke Black Panther trial
Judge Copeland ordered 40 standby jurors as voir dire proceeded yet 63 prospective jurors were sworn with all disqualified. Audience of 20 to 30 blacks filled the courtroom while defense counsel argued for witness sequestration, which the judge did not grant though some witnesses were barred from entering until testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Panther Party
Copeland
Buddy Tieger
Jerry Paul
George DeWitt
Army Seeks Zero Draft Highlighted for Rotary
Col. Robert B. Edwards told the High Point Rotary Club that the Army aims to reach and sustain a zero draft with volunteers. He described a program at several posts to quickly build a capable, led, highly competent fighting force that attracts motivated volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Rotary Club of
High Point
Robert B. Edwards
Fort Bragg
Roy A. Taylor Seeks Seventh House Term in NC
Asheville AP Roy A. Taylor congressman from North Carolina's 11th District announces he will run again, subject to the May Democratic primary. The 61-year-old Black Mountain resident has represented the district since 1969 and will seek his seventh term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
Roy A. Taylor
North Carolina
Taylor
Black Mountain
Turkey Shoot Planned by Jamestown Jaycees
Jamestown Jaycees host a turkey shoot Saturday on River Road between Harvey Road and I-85. Proceeds support the group’s community projects. the event starts at 12 noon and runs through the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Jamestown Jaycees
River Road
Harvey Road
High Point Council Adopts Preliminary Assessment for Timberlake Court
City of High Point adopts a preliminary assessment roll for Timberlake Court improvements paving curb and gutter. The plan map lists frontage and owners and plus time for objections set for Feb 14 1972 at 6 30 am. Publication deadline Jan 31 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
High Point
Timberlake Court
Timberlake Drive
Parkwood Drive Improvement Assessments Determined
City Council proclaims preliminary assessments for paving and curb and gutter on Parkwood Drive from Westchester Drive to Fisher Avenue. The plan shows frontage and lot ownership, with a February 4, 1972, 30 a.m. roll reading. Catherine W. Harrington, City Clerk, signs the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
High Point
Parkwood Drive
Westchester Drive
Fisher Avenue
Wich
Catherine W. Harrington
City Council Sets Time and Place for Public Meeting
On February 14, 1972 at 8 30 p m the Council Chamber is fixed as the time and place for the public meeting. The notice specifies the location and date for attendees.
Clergy Week Proclaimed in High Point with Honor Your Clergy Banquet
Mayor William Bencini proclaims January 30 to February 5 as Clergy Week in High Point. Twilight Civitan, High Point and Plank Road Civitan Clubs sponsor the observance culminating February 4 with an Honor Your Clergy banquet at Top of the Mart at 7 p.m. Speaker is H. F. Seawell. The week honors chaplains who died aboard the Dorchester in 1943 and celebrates clergy nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
William §. Bencini
Twilight
Plank Road Civitan Clubs
H. F. “Chub” Seawell
Civitan International
Dorchester
North Atlantic
Greenland
Civitans
Semester begins as High Point College starts new term
The 1971-72 second semester at High Point College begins Tuesday Feb 1 with registration Monday Jan 31 in Roberts Hall. About 865 regular students pre register, plus 75 freshmen and transfer students, while the college offers 173 courses in 24 areas across 275 sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Roberts Hall
Guilford plans basement crafts center and expanded facilities
The Guilford legislature and college announce a $750,000 renovation for a basement crafts center and a redecorated cafeteria snack bar with extra kitchen space. Dr. Hobbs notes future wings for Founders to include an auditorium and large conference room. Architect is John Waller of Waller and Sadler in Virginia Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Union
Hobbs
John Waller
Waller and Sadler
Virginia Beach
Waller
Guilford College
Two Murders Decided In Davidson County Court
In Lexington Davidson County Superior Court two murder cases were decided. Florence Hartley Gardner 66 pleaded not guilty and was convicted of second degree murder for the December 9 slaying of her husband John Floyd Gardner 61 at their Harmon Drive home. Sentencing to be set. John Ayers 74 was charged with the June 21 1962 shooting of William J Mitchell after nine years in Dorothea Dix Hospital. He was sentenced to eight years and six months with credit for hospital time and released after the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Thomasville
Davidson County
Florence Hartley Gardner
Harmon Drive
John Floyd
Buck) Gardner
Gardner
John Ayers
William J. Mitchell
Ayers
Dorothea Dix
Raleigh
Four Added To Dean's List At DCCC
Four students earned Dean's List honors at Davidson County Community College for the fall quarter. Richard Douglas Cox of High Point Joanne Davis Sexton of Denton Mildred Ann Roberts of Thomasville and Vicki Dianne Wright of Lexington join 163 area students with a B average or higher and 12 or more credit hours with no grade below C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Davidson County Community College
Richard Douglas Cox
High Point
Joanne Davis Sexton
Denton
Mildred Ann Roberts
Thomasville
Vicki Dianne Wright
Hutchens Named To Committee In North Carolina
High Point businessman John G. Hutchens named to the steering committee of the North Carolina Committee for the Re-election of the President. Cochairman Charles R Jonas Jr announced the formation of the 36 member committee to set policy and guide the campaign in the state for Nixon's re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
John G. Hutchens
North Carolina
Charles R Jonas Jr
Cochairman
Nixon
Executor Notice for Thomas L. Robinson Estate Guilford NC
In Guilford County North Carolina executors announce claims against the estate of Thomas L. Robinson deceased all claimants must present them by July 30 1972. W W Hoover executor 1113 East Washington Drive High Point NC and attorney Joan W Langford 735 East Washington Drive High Point NC. Also notice of Ira W Butler estate administrator C T A required by July 30 1972 and Walter E Moore administrator C T A. An ordinance amending High Point golf course fees at Blair Park sets weekday and weekend rates and membership fees effective after passage by the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Guilford County
Thomas L. Robinson
Guilford
W. W. Hoover
East Washington Drive
High Point
N.C
Joan W. Langford
C.T.A
Ira W. Butler
Walter E. Moore
Iran
Butler
John W. Langford
City OF
Blair Park
Catherine W. Harrington
L. G. Monroe
Lstate
Chappie P. Monroe
Donald R. Monroe
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
N. A
North Main Street
L. G. Monroe Roberson
Haworth 4
REESE
Notice of real estate sale in High Point district court
A sheriff sale is scheduled in High Point on February 4, 1972 at 10:00 A M in front of the City-County Building to satisfy an execution against Lacy L May and Nova May for property at 514 East Lexington Avenue High Point North Carolina being Lot 12 Block B J N Campbell Plat recorded in Guilford County The sale is conducted by Paul H Gibson Sheriff with representation by Bencini Wyatt Early Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacy L. May
Nova May
Superior Court
Guilford County
Hamilton Street
High Point
North Carolina
High Point Township
J. N. Campbell
Office of the Register of Deeds
Lexington Avenue
Paul H. Gibson
W. W. Campbdel Bencini
Wyatt, Early & Harris
East Green Drive
N.C
Westchester Drive
U.S. 270A
N Ward Ave
N. Ward Ave
Whittier Ave
Carey Ave
Carey Avenue
U.S. 70A
North Ward Avenue
Aaron R. Wright
Oak Hill Forest
Evergreen Avenue
Revised Oak Hill Forest
Evergreen and
Royal Oak Avenues
Royal Oak Avenue
Royal Oak
Lot
Revised
Edgewood Drive
Hilliard Place
N&s
Catherine W. Harrington
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Army
Rotary Club
Paul
Holt McPherson
Turkey
Timberlake Dr
Metro Dev. Corp
Antmant
Arthur J. Brody
Arther J. Brodyce
Parkwood Dr
Westchester Dr
Fisher Ave
Dick Culler Enterprises
G. A.C. Corp
Sharp
Sapona Side Inc
Everett W. Lee
E. O. Cummings
E.O. Cummings
Colaude A. Reynolds
Ernest R. Prince
Lebanon Methodist Church
H. H. Dawkins
H.H. Dawkins
Lakecrest Avenue
Johnson Street
Lakecrest Ave
Johnson St
Ervin Co
LOTNO
Hutchens
General Court OF Justice
District Court Division
Burton Avenue
Den 5
Tray Hassell
Deal Campbell
Steve Wampler
Webelos
Johnson S. School
Huffman
Hoskins St
College Village
Oakview Estates
Northwood
C. C. Mughes
Dallas Furn
Carolina School of Broadcasting
Charlotte Broadcasters
Charlotte
Beauford
South Carolina
Albert Hunt
Buck Brown
Call Branson Holland
Trindale
Gallimore
Rock
Johnson Iron Works
Call Robert Beeson
Call
Cerain
S. B. Simmons
Rock & Sandrock
Raynor Paint & Aluminum
S. Main ST. Archdale
Alcoa & Reynolds
Larry Proctor
Herman Shrader & Son
R. V. Proctor
Mon Rickert
J. J. White
Mike White
Glenn
Mike Owens
Call Homer Mabe
ALCOA
Main St
Joe Hartle
Gerain Leonard
Archdale
ED Smith
A. L. Reagan
Archdale TV
Archdale School
Ralph's
Washington
Charlie’s
English
N. S
Gilbreth
W. Green
Larry
Mary Percy
Carter
Wr Income Tax Service
Warren Parris
N. Centennial St
Weschester
Jerry's
Maxie
W. A Seawell Jr
Hamilton
Singer
J. A Michael
Collins Tree Service
Alman
Antiquing
Sheraton Motel
Steele St
Apts
Grant St
Archdale-Trinity
Woodrow Ave
Hamilton Dallas
Centennial
Alma Desk Co
W. Grimes
English Rd
George Clements Realtors
S. Main St
Gilwood North
Lorreynes
T.V
Kirkwood
Northpoint
Eugene Ave
Asheboro St
Ward St
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