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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1966
Page
2
A Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association survey finds labor shortages seen as the major issue, with 21 problems cited overall. Many firms report training programs and broader hiring efforts as responses, and optimism persists about the year’s second half despite tight labor markets.
Survey of nine North Carolina and nine Tennessee manufacturers shows Viet Nam era effects on raw materials and production. Most report delivery delays and higher costs. labor shortages noted. Mergers seen as beneficial by 14 firms, with views split on big industry changes and expansion plans. Fourteen firms report expansions or upgrades, while labor shortages hinder some.
Crowds filled City Lake Park over the Fourth of July weekend with visitors from outside the city. Jerrie Woolard was photographed pouring water on a boy who hid in a soft drink box. the child was with a Gastonia church group visiting the park.
BRAXTON YOUNTS reports a hot holiday with highs near 90s to mid 90s across High Point. Scattered showers possible in northern Piedmont while downtown hosts a brief holiday closure and many employers shut for the week. Paint and home repair activity expected as residents stay home for celebrations.
Police reported a routine Saturday with multiple arrests for minor offenses. David 742 of Greensboro and Walter Pinnix 4 of Thomasville faced $300 bonds. Paul Grice Herman Grice and Matt Skipper were charged with resisting arrest. Grices on disorderly conduct and Skipper on $200 bond.
The council street pool will host a flag raising ceremony at 12 45 p m to mark the Fourth of July with the national bell ringing. Afterward the club will hold water games and end with a picnic supper at 6 30 p m.
Presentation of awards highlighted Parent's Day at Camp Pioneer the first session of the summer camp. Paige Duncan Sammy Warner Sandy Sikes and Monnie Slade earned honor cam awards. Avery Moore won best swimmer. David Congdon and Charles Hartsee shared most improved swimmer. Other awards covered arts and crafts and passing swimming tests.
Asheboro residents Sue Wham Sabra York Deb Perkins Janet Richardson and Margaret Broadway are among seven girls signed for the 12th annual Queen of Randolph Pageant to be held August 12 13 at the Asheboro High School Auditorium. Belinda Way and Linda Yow are listed as Miss Randleman and second runner up with an anticipated total of 15 contestants.
Jamestown residents urged to set out any trash two men can lift by the street for free collection. The program, funded by the Jamestown Town Council, runs to tidy homes and yards with items from basements attics closets and yards.
Revival services begin on July 10 at Bethel Temple 825 Randolph St. Evangelist Roy King of Archdale will lead. Rev. M. C. Myers is the church pastor.
Grandmother reports Althea Dorothea and her twin sister are doing well at 14 months. Born April 6 1965 at High Point Memorial Hospital they underwent separation surgery November 18 after extensive study by doctors led by Dr. Clarence Velat. They left Chapel Hill hospital for 613 Hulda Street home in late March and are crawling, eating well and living a normal life with modest medical visits.
Benny Blakewood, a Ragsdale High School graduate, is named Youth of the Month by the High Point Youth Council of Civic Affairs. He chaired the Youth Council, led the Student Council presidency, and participated in Varsity basketball Hi Y Pep Club Monogram Club and Junior Civitan. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ben F Blakewood and attends Hinshaw Memorial Methodist Church. Lives at 3707 Rockingham Rd Jamestown.
Randolph County schools will begin summer classes on July 13 per County School Superintendent Lacy M. Presnell.
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