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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1972
Page
2
FORREST DATES offers wartime guidance to young men about the draft and military life. He humorously covers the drafting process, uniforms, saluting, ranks, and terms like latrine and mess hall, noting the challenges and unexpected lessons of enlistment.
Westchester Academy awarded honors for excellence in citizenship, academics and athletics. A musical program by the Academy chorus complemented the graduation ceremony.
Guilford County voters backed Nick Galifianakis over B Everett Jordan for the U S Senate nomination by a 67 percent margin. Greensboro resident Hargrove Bowles led Pat Taylor for governor by 68 percent, while James Holshouser defeated James Gardner for Republican governor. County totals show 40,000-plus turnout with Galifianakis Bowles Holshouser sweeping most precincts. In High Point both top contenders won 19 of 21 precincts.
In High Point Township voters turned out in surprising numbers for runoffs across several offices. The unofficial 13 hour tally shows 8,017 ballots cast, with Republicans totaling about 2,000 in the GOP governor race where Holshouser led Gardner 1,047 to 951. Democrat Galifianakis led Jordan for U.S. Senate, and Bowles dominated Taylor for governor. Insurance and Commissioner of Labor nominees also faced tight races. Turnout exceeded expectations with over 23,000 eligible as officials anticipated around 6,500 ballots.
Mrs. George Coble of 1110 Wynnewood Ave becomes president of the High Point Arts Council succeeding Collier Ellis Jr. Her term runs from September to September 1973. Several officers and board members are named, with classes planned at the Arts Council Building from June 12 to July 10 and relocation set for September to 310 West Broad Street.
Davidson County results seed a Democratic gubernatorial runoff shift as Hargrove Bowles defeats Pat Taylor 4 222 to 3 651 after May 6. Republican Jim Gardner narrowly leads Jim Holfhouser 1 903 to 1 807 with Gardner gaining Davidson county advantage. U S Senate race follows established trend.
Randolph voters turnout in the runoff was about 10 000 with 6 000 Democrats and 4 000 Republicans. Gardner led Holfhouser in the county GOP race while Nick Galifianakis defeated B Everett Jordan in the Senate contest. In state races Ingram Creel and Andrews led their opponents as Archdale Trinity and New Market favored Gardner.
A speaker laments poor sewing skills while joking about fashion hacks for kids. She recalls homemaking classes and a failed sewing project, noting how modern teen style often thrives on ripped and fringed denim despite her skill gap.
A barber reflects on evolving fashion among youths noting comfort over labels, rummage-sale treasures, and nonconformist outfits. He cherishes his own ragged look as a personal best moment, while anticipating future changes and maybe sewing again.
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