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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1977
Page
2
Experts offer practical advice on handling extreme heat. Drink fluids and salt meals, wear light cotton clothing, avoid excessive exercise, never leave children in cars, and recognize heat exhaustion and heatstroke symptoms. If signs appear, rest in a cool place and use ice packs.
Forrest Dates recounts John Eshelman Jr. who disrupted the Democratic stronghold in High Point politics. The ant-turned-politician formed coalitions with Republican leaders Floyd Mehan and Lawrence Hancock, triggering a two-year power struggle that reshaped city hall and urban renewal battles. Eshelman later moved to auto parts sales while Mehan became a successful clothing entrepreneur and Hancock died years after council service.
Guilford County American Revolution Bicentennial Commission continues after 1976 events. Anita Schenck notes two projects remain: a county High Point historical and architectural survey and a county history. The survey, restarted after Dr. Sam Underwood's 1976 death, aims for publication this year. The history faces delays, with Dr. Blackwell Robinson starting up to 1900 and Dr. Alex Stoesen to finish, now expected by 1978. The panel maintains volunteers until both works are completed and hopes last year's spirit endures.
Town page brief highlights local events and notices from the morning edition dated July 10 1977. Listing includes community announcements and small items of interest gathered from the regional desk.
Advance registration for the summer furniture market yields first recipient plastic buyer passes resembling credit cards. SFMC officials say the new system speeds check in and will cover several markets, with imprinters processing pass data for records and faster entry.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Tuesday July 12 1977 at 7 30 p m in the Municipal Office Building Council Chambers. Topics include rezoning requests for Scott Garten Buick Inc Harvey Road Matthews properties and Jackson Lake Road. closings for Futrelle Court Dorris Avenue Pennyburn Circle Manor Drive. and a preliminary subdivision plan for Robert See UP FOR On 9A.
A memoir style reflection on chasing a tan despite sunburns and sun poisoning. The narrator recounts sunobsessed years at 18, windburn and the pain of a red, leathery look, choosing patience over risky tanning, and preferring Snow White to a deep tan.
The High Point Enterprise outlines its status as an independent newspaper published at 210 Church Avenue High Point North Carolina 27261. It lists mail subscription prices for 1 3 6 months and a weekly carrier rate with tax notes and distributor notes.
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