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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1966
Page
17
City managers push in late 1965 to fund and award contracts for a loop main around the filter plant to prevent a major feeder break. The move aims to stabilize water service as the city finishes fiscal year 1965 66 with park land acquisition for 22.8 acres along Elder and Allen Jay roads.
The Housing Authority announced bids will be opened for three federal housing ventures. The Public Housing Administration in Atlanta authorized bidding on July 4. Projects include Carson Stout Homes on Leonard Meredith streets, Daniel Brooks Homes Annex with 32 multifamily units, and Cedar Street Homes with 12 single and duplex units.
Bud Walker of Julian Avenue reported a 1964 model car stolen from the Thomas Company lot between 2 30 and 3 10 am. The same vehicle was found at 11 45 pm yesterday parked on Julian Avenue.
The weatherman at Friendship forecasts partial clearing and cooler temperatures tonight with a low near 58. Saturday brings fair skies, low humidity, little change, and a high near 80. Today's high earlier was expected in the upper 70s, possibly 80, with last night's low around 70.
Robert A Spelman told a Hickory civic club that the furniture industry must double production in ten years. He said over $1 billion in SFMA member spending is needed for southern manufacturers to stay even with consumer dollars. He urged improved technology and education of competitors for small firms.
Stockholders of Wachovia approve the merger with Bank of Ahoskie. The plan, recommended in April by the banks directors, requires approval from state and federal supervisors before finalization.
Three systems Guilford County High Point and Greensboro ask nearly 21 million for construction and current needs for 1967 68 including a new northeastern High Point high school two rural junior highs and two Greensboro junior highs. Districts consider tax rate adjustments while officials note teacher shortages and escalating costs.
The fourth annual Old Fashion Exhibition by the Sandy Ridge Community Development Assn. will be held tomorrow with a 9:30 a.m. parade featuring wagons bands and floats. Miss Sandy Ridge is to be named in the afternoon after a 1:30 p.m. play District School at Blueberry Corners. Rain date is next Saturday.
A short prayer blessing new graduates from the First Methodist Church in Ann Arbor Michigan. The text thanks teachers and asks that learning be linked with character and faith in Christ throughout their days.
The City Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two rezoning petitions at Monday night’s meeting. H M Simmons seeks to rezone land at Kivett Drive and Grand Street from residential to neighborhood retail. A second request aims to change Guyer Street near Lassiter Drive from Residential A-20 to Residential B-2 for S Galla Mateo. Lewis M Carter seeks a wholesale retail milk operation on N Centennial Street at Eastchester Drive, not allowed under neighborhood retail. Group development plans from Odell Smith on Madison Avenue and Al B Harrison on W College Drive will also be on the agenda, along with formal action to assemble property for development.
City officials hear that state aid for major street construction remains tight despite a $300 million bond issue approved by Tar Heel voters last year. High Point expects about $2.5 million, but the state will control timing and use. Officials plan a city program aligned with the Major Street and Inner Traffic Loop priorities, with credit from federal urban renewal and partial financing from a city bond issue.
Kenneth Ray Rich and Robert Milden Bradley, students at High Point College, explored whether pre college vocational goals affect overall academic performance. Their hypothesis found that students with vocational aims tended to achieve higher grades, beyond factors like sex, age, and semesters completed.
Mildred Warriax of Fowler Street pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the February death of her two month old son who died from burns after a stroller accident. The state reduced the charge from manslaughter and imposed a suspended sentence with no fines or costs. The infant’s death occurred after neglect claims and a second tragedy, the husband’s death in a Robeson County car crash, as Warriax faces eviction and hardship.
An alumni association event at Winston-Salem College plans a Saturday panel to discuss campus updates and local community ties. Organizers expect participation from several notable alumni and college leaders.
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