High Point Theater to Open This Fall Plans Revealed
Barry Ogrin, 23, named director of High Point’s new theater and civic center, describes a fall opening with a large stages, diverse programs from music to ballet, and strong community involvement. He aims for school and arts groups to use the facility, with the Arts Council nearby.
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Ogrin
High Point
Civic Center
Harold Cheek
Commerce Wing
Southern Furniture Market Center
High Point Arts Council
Northern Illinois University
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
National Endowment For the Arts
Washington
I would rather be a man than a woman
The speaker argues men are better suited, detailing gendered routines and physical traits. He notes women wash, cook, and care for kids while men work and return to domestic tasks, concluding the male has the better deal despite women’s competence. He adds personal quirks and jokes about riotous living.
Two Announce School Board Candidacies
High Point moves to nonpartisan school board elections with two incumbents James Chestnut and Jennie Herndon announcing candidacies for four-year seats. City Council will appoint for remaining wards. top vote getters win four seats. Filing runs Sept 12 to Oct 10.
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High Point
James Chestnut
Jennie Herndon
Council
Day Care Program Expands In Seventh Year
Developmental Day Care Programs marks seven years of operation with a new Southside center opened after receiving a Taylor Street license. Five centers now serve about 270 children. annual budget about 313,193 with major support from the Department of Social Services. Executive director Mrs. Lewis Biggerstaff will depart in June. successor unnamed.
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Developmental Day Care Programs, Inc
YWCA
Gatewood Avenue
Taylor Street
Mary E. Keister
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Keister
Developmental
Southside
Beddington Street Methodist Mission
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church
Clara Cox
Dustry
Dept. of Social Services
United Community Services
Lewis Biggerstaff
City Schools Food Service
Biggerstaff
New Jersey
Board of Realtors Seeks Sales People
Henry Shavitz president of the High Point Board of Realtors says the market is active and openings exist for qualified people pursuing real estate careers. A meeting for interested individuals will be held at 7 30 p m Wednesday June 4 at the High Point Chamber of Commerce 704 N Main St with member firms to discuss residential sales commercial and industrial development and property management opportunities.
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Henry Shavitz
High Point Board of Realtors
High Point
Shavitz
High Point Chamber of Commerce
N. Main St
Cries Over Japan Trip Split in North Carolina Legislature
Legislators forced Craig Phillips to cancel an educators' study trip to Japan amid public outcry over fringe benefits and pay raises. The writer defends professional status for educators, criticizes swift political opposition, and urges慎 hold on approving the trip until proper process is followed.
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Craig Phillips
Japan
North Carolina
Denton
Community event brief: scouts, clubs, and classes meet
June calendar items list events across High Point Archdale Trinity and Randolph County. Boy Scouts meet Monday at Christ the King School with executive at 7 pm and general at 8 pm. Bicycle Club holds first spring meeting 7 pm at Oak View Recreation Center with Red Cross first aid talk. Ceramics classes start Tuesday at Randolph Tech Institute for Archdale Trinity area. Davidson County Community College art show opens today at Lexington gallery and Gee and Finch buildings featuring 200 works from 150 students. Trinity Bulldog Booster Club meets June 8 at 7 30 pm in high school library. Glaucoma and diabetes screening Monday 9 am to 2 pm at Randolph County Health Dept Archdale, sponsored by Lions Club and State Commission for the Blind, no appointment. Randolph Technical Institute adds two four week Net Darning classes starting this week with morning 9 30 to 11 30 Tuesday and evening 7 to 9 Thursday. Contact RTI or Knit Wit Shop for details.
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High Point Bicycle Club
Parks and Recreation Dept
Oakview Recreation Center
The
Red Cross
Davidson County Community College
Davidson County Art Guild
S. Main St
Lexington
Gee and Finch
Randolph County Health Dept
Archdale
Randolph County Lions Club
State Commission For the Blind
Randolph Technical Institute
RTI
Knit Wit Shop
Weekend Rain Forecast for High Point Area
Skies over High Point will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Rain possible for the weekend. Tonight and Monday look fair with mild temperatures, lows near 58 and highs in the upper 70s to 88.
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High Point
Mail subscription rates in North Carolina listed
Carrier delivery costs 80 cents monthly, 3.56 annually, or 42 dollars yearly by mail. Subscription subject to four percent sales tax in North Carolina.
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