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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1969
Page
29
Winter City Council may restore a twice weekly garbage collection within two weeks. Councilman James Shelton urged patience, saying, Give us two more weeks, in response to questions about the service disruption.
City police bluffed during the snowstorm that they would arrest motorists without snow tires or chains. No city law backs the threat and council considered but dropped a snow driving ordinance. City Attorney said such charges are not valid, though no one was charged.
Most Harrison Center residents support urban renewal as progress though some express reservations. A 3 1 2 hour meeting by the Harrison Center Urban Renewal Committee sought to gauge participation understanding and attitudes, with a report due to the Model Cities Commission Thursday night.
A staff photo by Dick Swaim features a striking display titled The Stalwart Posy captured in a moment of quiet resilience. The image highlights local garden culture and community interest in bulb and flower arrangements celebrated by the publication.
A playful column recounts a dramatic weather flip from snow expected to sunny skies. Forecasters cited a Gulf of Mexico storm disrupted by the Jet Stream, delivering little precipitation and turning the outlook toward continued cold and gradually warmer conditions through midweek.
The THOMASVILLE A meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at Bethel United Methodist Church was canceled for tonight. A new meeting is scheduled for Tuesday March 11 at 7 30 p m in the church fellowship hall.
Randolph citizens could face a countywide bond issue to finance Trinity High Eastern Randolph High and a proposed southwestern high school. A Thursday joint meeting by the Randolph County Board of Education and commissioners will address funding alongside plans to complete all three schools with gym and vocational facilities.
Republican James Shelton announced his bid for another two years on the High Point City Council joining Mayor Robert Davis on the GOP ticket. Former Councilman Paul Clapp hints at a run. Democrats have not yet fielded candidates for mayor or council.
Guilford County Commissioners approved two rural water line extensions to serve new plants. The plan includes crossing I-40 to service AACT Inc. on a Jamestown Guilford College Road area service road and extending southeast across I-85 at Osborne Road for Associated Automatic Sprinkler Co. Both plants near completion with officials urging a more business like approach to future extensions.
Four North Carolina high school students from High Point Lexington and Asheboro win Morehead awards worth 8000 for four years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The winners are Lewis Loveland Jonathan Allen Michael Miller and Wayne Michael with details on their schools and roles provided.
The annual Quill and Scroll induction took place Monday at Ragsdale High School honoring newspaper staff members. Speaker was Robert Marks Sunday editor of the High Point Enterprise. inductees included Debbie Voelkert Carol Leonard Yvette Sykes Susan Zimmerman Debbie Crofts Connie Morgan Susan Hege Suzanne Ozment Gary Coble and Mary Patterson.
A six week Youth Industry and Business Tour program for High Point students begins Wednesday. Over 200 students from Central and Andrews High Schools, members of DECA VICA COP, will tour about 42 local firms. Sessions include facility tours, Q and A with management, and group visits each Wednesday for an hour starting at 8 50 a m and returning by 10 50 a m.
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