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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1971
Page
2
Jeff Curtis, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. J W Curtis of Runyan Drive, won the Gravity Grand Prix Soap Box Derby after four attempts. He claimed a $500 scholarship and a trophy, dominating the double elimination races and securing Akron trip potential.
A group of 12 High Point Boy Scouts from Troop 20 sponsored by First Presbyterian Church plus leaders will trek in the Quetico Provincial Park wilderness near Ely Minnesota from July 25 to August 7. They will canoe and portage without modern conveniences, guided by a professional guide, and return to High Point for sauna baths after their trip.
Rear Adm. Robert T. Ellis of Wilmington visited High Point with family this weekend. He supported the USS North Carolina memorial effort and traveled to Akron for the National Derby, where a young admirer kissed him. Over 500 spectators watched 29 contestants compete four hours in Kirkwood Street heat. Judges included Paul Clapp George Covington and Wayne Heartly. Chip Hicks of Jamestown placed seventh nationally earning a $2000 scholarship and new friendship with the national winner. See JEFF On Page 3A.
Alden Hayes of 608 English Rd continues a 35 year craft waxing cars by hand. He recalls spending 10 hours on his first job for five dollars and notes his work ranges from cars to airplanes funeral coaches and Eisenhower’s military car.
The piece blends a long memory about loving and hating the seaside with a career arc about Hayes turning to car waxing. He built a local wax service during WWII, served without joining the army’s red tape, later waxed higher value cars, including a $38,000 vehicle, and now runs a flat fee operation emphasizing time, durability, and ease of application.
Archdale is awaiting a second bid opening for well drilling with only one bid received and later returned unread. Mayor York says action depends on the second bid and legality, as officials worry about delays in water service and confirm funds are available. Randol p h County schools plan a strong teaching staff this fall amid limited positions.
The Intra Agency Coordinating Committee restarts a furniture drive to help residents burned out or evicted. Ten agency reps aim to fill gaps left by individual agencies as demand outstrips supply. Call Stallings at 885 8214 or Urban Ministry at 882 8121 to donate.
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