Two Randolph Teens Die In Franklinville Crash
Two 15 year old Randolph youths Daniel Eaton and Harold Kirkman died after a rear seat collision with an oncoming truck on state road 2235 outside Franklinville. Donald Routh 17, and Lloyd Smith 17 were injured as the 1964 car fish tailed and struck Floyd Parks truck. Funeral plans set for Eaton with services at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel.
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Franklinville
Randolph
C. A. Moore
Daniel Nathan Eaton
Rt. 1
Asheboro
Harold Kirkman
Randolph Hospital
Donald Ray Routh
Rt. 6
Floyd Edward Parks
Rt. 2
Ramseur
Parks
Moore
Routh
Kirkman Boy
Loflin Funeral Home
Kirkman
James H. Kirkman
James F. Kirkman
Danny Kirkman
Mary Henrietta Kirkman
Louise Skeen
Jane King
Greensboro
Martha Wright
Monmouth
Ore
Gid Eaton
W. J. Puckett
Randolph Memorial Park Cemetery
RTI Board Chairman Reelected In Asheboro
J W Plummer was reelected chairman of the Randolph Technical Institute board for a one year term. Ernest C Routh was named vice chairman, replacing Cleve land Thayer. Mert Branson was reappointed secretary and the board approved staffing and budget actions including a draft instructor Kenneth J Howard and a 1963 Cadillac for shop use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
J. W. Plummer
Randolph County Commissioners
Randolph Technical Institute
Ernest C. Routh
Franklinville
Cleveland Thayer
Institute
Mert Branson
Plummer
Routh
Franklinville Mills
Randolph County Board of Education
Thayer
Ed Hughes
T. L. Johnson Jr
Liberty
Branson
Lynn Albright
Coleridge
Randolph County
Ramseur
Virginia
Board of
Raleigh
John Robinson
Kenneth J. Howard
Davidson Community College
Howard
Bwana Richardson Stalks The Mighty Lion In His Lair
A reporter describes a field assignment at Deep River hoping to photograph a lion. He recounts meeting a woman and her dog lion, facing a non ferocious animal, petting it and eventually obtaining pictures while noting a tense moment when the animal leaped on his back. He ends with a playful remark about the prop room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bwana Richardson
Deep River
Liberty Program Slated for Memorial at Liberty Legion
Liberty Post 81 dedicates a WWII era tank and 105mm Howitzer memorial with a bronze plaque honoring 23 deceased members. The dedication Sunday at 3 p.m. will feature Ed Kemp and speakers including Harry Pugh C Richard Wright and Joe F Johnson with Chaplain Claude Coletrane and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Ed Kemp
High Point
Liberty American Legion Post
Liberty Post 81
Cannon
Joyce P. Wall
Allen B. Wall
T. R. Wall
Harry E. Pugh
C. Richard Wright
Joe F. Johnson
Claude L. Coletrane
H. A. McDowell
W. Eldridge Smith
Leroy S. Lakey
National Committee
Charlotte
Paul Smith
Full Day Of Fun Planned For Fourth Parks Event
Parks and Recreation officials mapped a full Independence Day program at City Lake and Washington Terrace Park with a 6 am fishing contest, land games from 1 pm, frog races, watermelon seed spitting, tug of war, and a three legged sack race. Prizes go to biggest, smallest, first, most fish, and the youngest fisher. Pools run 11 am to 9 pm, rides open later, and dancing at 7 to 9 pm at both parks. The Elks Lodge co sponsors the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks and Recreation Department
City Lake
Washington Terrace Park
Elks’ Lodge
Washington Terrace
Orchids Grow From Seeds as Tiny as Dust Grain
A science note explains orchids can sprout from seeds minute like dust particles. It describes seed size variation and the germination process, highlighting the plant’s resilience and remarkable growth potential.
Tent Revival Service Sets at Blair Fairgrounds
A Holy Ghost tent revival begins Sunday at Blair Fairgrounds on Highway 29 70A between High Point and Thomasville. Evangelist E. J. Bush Jr. will conduct the services. The first service starts at 2 30 p.m. Sunday with nightly services at 8 p.m. thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Ghost
Blair Fairgrounds
High Point
Thomasville
E. J. Bush Jr
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Leo
Lloyd Smith
Art Richardson
RTI
Don Wrenn
Enterprise
Bobby Godman
Rusty
Out
Lewis
N. Main
Miuly
Kelly Springfields
Neeley
Sunoco
South Main
Uly
Horace G
Ilderton, Inc
S. Main
Dunlop
Southern Motors
Stamey’s Farmers
Monthru
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