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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1971
Page
3
Mrs. Eula Birch Amaker of High Point received an award in New York for her work in enlightened race relations during the National Mother of the Year Competition. Mrs. Betty Zahl of Oklahoma City was named national mother of the year.
A grease fire in a pan at the John Crompton home 419 Lardner Place caused minor hood damage and smoke damage elsewhere in the house. A malicious false alarm was reported at Park and E Grimes streets.
Six defendants received active sentences Friday in district court, none exceeding 20 days. McCoy Van Hoy and Joe Owens got 20 days for public drunkenness. Walter Bruton 20 days for public drunkenness and concealment of merchandise. Junius Hamm and Roy Whitson 10 days for public drunkenness. Theatrius Williams three days for reckless driving. Gary Wilson and Hilliard McGuinn four month suspended sentences with $100 fines. John Neal three month suspended sentence with $10 fine. Jim Tolbert prayer for judgment continued on payment of $50. Edward Ward no pros with leave for larceny. Margaret Turner case dismissed.
Seniors face farewell as THS prepares for year end activities. Washington trip covered landmarks from Pohicks Church to the White House with a Potomac boat ride. In state events, N C Speech participants from THS reached rounds at Emerywood, while Winston-Salem Arts showcased three ballets. The NC High School Library Club held its Raleigh convention with 792 attendees and a UNC author as guest speaker.
Lexington reports Davidson County School system will need more classrooms next term. Associate Superintendent C F Huffman notes staff additions will strain facilities further. Renovations replacements and team teaching are under consideration to ease the space problem.
Dr. John O. Blackburn former provost of Duke University is elevated to chancellor effective September 1. He will succeed A Kenneth Pye who resigns on doctor's orders. Blackburn a specialist in economic theory and public finance has taught at Duke since 1959 except for a two year tour at the American University in Beirut Lebanon.
Hugh F Brabham Sr 61 of Route 7 Asheboro died at home after a heart attack. N A McCaskill 61 of 116 Cottage Grove Ave died after a heart attack at Wesley Long Hospital. Laura Johnson York 81 of Walnut Cove died at Baptist Hospital Winston Salem. Funeral details note Calvary United Methodist Church Moody Funeral Home and White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery with survivors listed for each case.
Rex Gallimore, head of East Central Water Inc., expects pipe laying to begin by July after state approvals. The FHA funds the project with 30 day authorization anticipated. The firm removed two routes due to low subscriber interest and will extend service to Kennedy Road Randolph County and Southmont High Rock Lake areas.
A Thomasville man, identified as Matthew Canty, is treated for a shotgun wound at Community General Hospital in satisfactory condition. His brother Edward James Canty, 31, of Hunter Street, was arrested on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon and released on $500 bond. trial scheduled for June 24.
Two local students were among the graduates at Clemson University ceremonies. Ben Giles Compton of Lexington earned a Bachelor of Architecture in the College of Architecture and William Brooks Millis of High Point earned a Bachelor of Arts in the College of Industrial Management and Textile Science.
Lester Lee Keeney 57 of Wilmington Delaware formerly of Randleman died Thursday at Wilmington General Hospital death attributed to a heart attack funeral set for 2 30 p m Sunday at South Plainfield Friends Meeting near Randleman
The Davidson Townsend School science fair drew fifth and sixth graders to eleven categories from electricity to rockets with voluntary entries and prizes. Eddie Miller won first for a complex house wiring circuit earning an AM FM radio, while Geysha Hughes earned second for a constellation mural on a umbrella and Scott Parks took third with an Indian hand drill flashlight.
City police reported a break in at City Bait and Produce Friday night through a rear window with fishing equipment valued at 145.95 dollars. An attempted break-in at Shir-Lee Beauty Salon on E Green Drive was found after glass shattered at the front door causing about 100 dollars in damage. Entrance was not gained. David Phillips of the Spox
Oak View School announces Acorn Action a new student newspaper with class articles from the year. Staff includes editor Aprille Shaffer and co editors Ann Meredith Dianne Rudd sports editors Doug Hall Troy Malpass art editors Kim Peters Martha Freeman and circulation managers Mrs. Marie C. Mason Mrs. Mary Alice Honeycutt.
Elementary Monday through Friday menus list hot dogs chili macaroni tuna salad and more with side dishes and desserts. Each day features a main item such as tacos pizzas burritos or fishwich plus vegetables fruits and baked goods as included on the school menu.
High Point student Brenda Davis of Sophia received the Spanish Medal at Lees-McRae College awards events for excellence in Spanish studies. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Avery J. Davis.
In district court three men were found guilty of drunk driving and given suspended sentences. Alfred Craddock of Henderson Street High Point Don Woodle of Lexington and Jack Williamson of White Street received four month suspensions with license restrictions and 100 dollar fines plus costs. Charles Griffin was also sentenced to 10 months suspended and 300 dollars in fines costs after appealing. Ernest Hill of Phillips Street was given six months suspended for drunkenness assault on an officer and resisting arrest with a 100 dollar fine and costs. The cases were consolidated for judgment.
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