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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1969
Page
2
High Point marked 42 years since the 1927 blizzard with about 6 inches at Riveli Drive plant and reports of rain mixed with snow since last night. Officials forecast light accumulation today with flurries tonight, while city crews clear downtown and warn of traffic backups and possible more snow.
Otis Brammer, newly elected president of the Randleman Jaycees, received the distinguished service award Friday night. Brammer was elected president on Thursday. A Randleman official of JP Stevens Co. was named boss of the year. J D Huffstetler got a plaque. JP Stevens employee Terry Coble nominated Huffstetler for the award.
Early morning snowfall blanketed High Point and surrounding areas with six inches on the ground by 5 a.m. as authorities warned of more on the way. A lone photographer spotted one woman braving the elements while steps at another residence remained untouched by footprints.
Local briefs and area updates from High Point and vicinity highlight community happenings. Short notices cover civic events, service club activities, school items, weekend plans, and local happenings with brief details and names tied to ongoing local life.
Eight big oil companies raised wholesale gasoline by six or seven tenths of a cent, with many service stations planning to pass the rise to drivers at one to three cents a gallon. An AP survey across six cities shows some dealers delaying boosts while others, including Mobil in New York, indicate forthcoming increases. Drivers in Detroit expect a penny or two more than current prices, around 35.9 cents for regular and 39.9 for premium. Some dealers, like a Boston and a Texas dealer, anticipate a penny to three cents rises, while Kansas City areas see possible relief amid a price war driving regular down to about 28.9 to 20.9 cents. Texaco labeled a six‑tenths of a cent rise. Humble and Shell did not announce changes.
One unidentified Negro man about 50 to 60 years old died after a car ran over what appeared to be a body in snow on S Elm Street. Investigators suspect death occurred before the collision. Post mortem ordered. no charges filed as weather and accidents surge.
Police describe a neat and clean thief who broke into the William Spillars and HB Leonard homes on Rockford Road. Losses totaled 1725 with valuables including mink coat diamond watch pendant rings and cash. Incest charge filed against Wilford Hamlin bonds set at 1000. James Hensley faces two auto larceny charges with 2000 bond.
Raleigh AP reports that Koscot cosmetics sales to consumers are not covered by a restraining order against Koscot Interplanetary Inc. Deputy AG Jean Benoy said the order targets Koscot distributors, not retail consumer sales. Benoy leads North Carolina DOJ consumer protection division and has fielded many calls seeking clarity on the order.
Three Guilford County officials including Bass Montgomery oppose a 17 million race track stadium bond plan. Montgomery calls it fiscally imprudent and believes private funding should handle facilities and operations. He notes tax impact and a longer bond term would raise costs, while others warn of annual losses and urge civic consideration.
Guilford County Planning Director Lindsay Cox announced the Piedmont Triad Council of Governments has filed for a 15 000 federal metropolitan planning assistance grant to fund a five month study toward a long range regional planning program. Local units will add 7 500 to total 22 500 with aims to develop a comprehensive SMT area plan including Guilford Forsyth Randolph Yadkin counties and communities.
Greensboro AP Jim Gardner former congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate is named vice chairman of Miblick Inc a new restaurant firm. The company plans to open restaurants across the South with a mix of company owned and franchised locations.
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