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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1965
Page
9
The election office chief clerk Elva Small says certifying signatures for a liquor referendum may take at least 10 days, requiring about 400 names checked daily on a petition with nearly 4,000 signatures submitted to the City Council. Jaycees continue circulating petitions to support the referendum.
Weather observers forecast a warmer period in the next couple of days. Cloud cover and clear skies mix, with today’s high near 55 and tonight’s low around 38. tomorrow’s high expected to reach 62. Last night’s low was 25.
After a preliminary hearing Friday two Greensboro brothers were bound over for trial. One was sought by authorities for a year and located after being tried and convicted in Winston-Salem of breaking into a house. He drew a sentence to run concurrently with others.
The Presbyterian Church will hear Rev. J. William Orders speak on mind body relation at the regu lar meeting tonight. Dinner is at 6 30 p.m. at the Youth Center the Greensboro Road Winston-Salem near Baptist Hospital and Bowman Gray School of Medicine.
The 1963 census shows Guilford County with 2,349 retail firms posting 352.6 million dollars in sales an increase of 15 percent from 1958. Employment totals 13,977 in retail trades with payrolls of 45.3 million.
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners approved a new industrial zoning plan after a lengthy debate over setback requirements. They set 100 foot setbacks from interstates and 100 foot side yards, 100 foot rear yard, replacing a suggested 200 foot standard. Planning Director Lindsay Cox urged a third industrial district along arterial roads to keep manufacturing inside buildings and storage at the rear with screening. John Carroll praised the zone as a real improvement over M-2 and noted water and sewer lines will extend into the area along I-40.
Heavenly Father, we rejoice that in a world of change Thy love is constant. Prepare us to meet the issues of this day and transform doubt into faith through suffering and disappointment. May we not demand miracles but trust Thy guidance as we dream, strive, and achieve. Amen.
Burnett Reeves of Rand Construction Co. in High Point died in a cave-in on Nathan Hunt Reeves while digging a sewer line ditch. The ditch sides collapsed pinning him under dirt until rescue crews pulled him out. He died on arrival at High Point Memorial Hospital. Coroner to rule.
Greensboro 4 H Club leaders and members will attend an electric project workshop at the County Agricultural Building Tuesday at 7 30 p m They will study the electric project and record books to aid work with club members A tour of the Duke Power Draper steam plant is planned for Saturday with attendees meeting at 9 a m at the Agricultural Building
High Point officials have moved toward accepting a southerly relocation of Highway 185. The city plans proposals to ease the impact rather than oppose the move and seeks more access along the relocated route. The chamber and council favor changes to preserve city interests while highway officials review bypass plans near Highway 311.
Don Setliff of Jamestown was here yesterday and will have jurisdiction over like clue. A charter member of the Jamestown Jaycees he serves as state director. Setliff 34 native of High Point is married to Colleen McDonald they reside with their son on Buckeye Drive in Jamestown. He is a self employed home builder and is associated with the Bon Stafford Agency in Jamestown. He is a member of Jamestown Methodist Church.
High Point Traffic Engineer R V Moss advised motorists to use the center lane for left turns into driveways and at intersections. Yellow lines mark the lane as no man’s land except along a 3 mile section between High Point and Greensboro. The painted median aimed to curb passing and reduce congestion on Greensboro Road.
A vice probe adds five counts involving a 15 year old Northeast Junior High student. Reuben Allred 74 of 1419 Johnson Street accused, others named include Jimmy Davis 18, Dan iny Potts 17, Thomas Patterson 16, Gary Ball 21, all linked to alleged prostitution scheme. The girl is held at the County Detention Home on Red Road while domestic relations court handles the case.
Randolph County men Harvey Overman John Overman and Gary Overman face rape kidnapping and robbery warrants as they request release from charges. A fourth man Benny is involved and Judge Shaw is expected to rule on the issue.
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