Autistic Poster Child Tommy Surratt Promotes 1977 Autism Week
Seven year old Tommy Surratt chosen as poster child for National Autistic Children's Week June 24 30. He is autistic diagnosed at age two, son of Dr and Mrs James Surratt of Goldsboro and former High Point resident. Joanne Woodward helps publicize event. Autism described as rare with severe communication and behavior issues and difficulty relating to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Surratt
Joanne Woodward
Tommy
James Surratt
Goldsboro
High Point
Cars Reported Stolen In City
In High Point two cars were reported stolen on Wednesday, with one located and returned. A 5-year-old youth was arrested for auto theft while found driving a stolen car for Tony Furr of Suffolk Drive. Kenneth Steed reported a $500 car stolen from Lexington, as did Barry Osborne for a $460 locator. Other thefts included tapes, radios, a wallet, and a goat. Thomas Haigler faced a delinquency charge.
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High Point
Tony Furr
Suffolk Drive
Furr
Kenneth Ray Steed
Lexington
Nancy D. Smith
Kaylyn Co
Pendleton Road
Barry L. Osborne
Oakview Road
E. Kearns Avenue
Guilford County
ASK ANDY GLOBE SERIES FOR KIDS ON CARROT SEEDS AND EAGLES
Andy answers Blake Linneke age 8 from Cole Iowa with guidance on how to obtain carrot seeds after two-year growth cycle and leaving plants in ground. Andy also sends a Student Globe to Bobby Lee Padgett II age 10 from Gastonia North Carolina answering if the bald eagle is truly bald and noting the white head and tail feathers develop at three to four years.
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Andy
Blake
Linneke
Cole
Iowa
Bobby Lee Padgett II
Gastonia
N.C
United States
Spring grads face varied job prospects in High Point area
Local ESC official Rod Moreland says accounting and business majors will find ample opportunities while liberal arts grads struggle. Dean Diane Hanson notes liberal arts grads often enter administrative or sales roles. factory work remains a strong summer option, with safety limits for under eighteens and a federally funded youth program aiding disadvantaged youths.
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Rod Moreland
Local Employment Security Commission
ESC
Diane Hanson
High Point College
Dean Hanson
Moreland
High Point
Awards at YMCA Banquet Honor Capel and Youth Leaders
Lamar Capel won the top membership award at the Carl Chavis Memorial YMCA banquet, bringing in over 500 in fees. Twelve other winners earned 100 to 500 each, with a combined total over 5,000. Mary Craft and Dennis Johnson, aged 12 to 14, were praised for leadership in tennis, basketball and badminton. Dr Otis E Tillman received an award for coordinating programming. Debbie E Stanton was honored for work in financial and programming areas.
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Lamar Capel
Carl Chavis
Capel
YMCA
Otis E. Tillman
Debbie E. Stanton
Woman Struck By Vehicle On W Green Drive
A High Point woman Vernie Lee Harriss was treated and released from High Point Memorial Hospital after being struck by a car driven by Jerry Steven Carter. The accident occurred around 5 49 p m on W Green Drive and Grimes Avenue. Carter said the sun in his eyes prevented him from seeing Harriss.
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High Point
High Point Memorial Hospital
W. Green Drive
Vernie Lee Harriss
English Road
Jerry Steven Carter
National Highway
Thomasville
Grimes Avenue
Carter
Ms. Harriss
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Little
Park Street
Roger Dale Moss
Edgewood Drive
S. Centennial Street
Elizabeth Williams
Smith Street
Rappel
HONDA
Ray
Interstate
Cators
High Point Kawasaki
South Main Street
Liberal Arts
Linda Morris Enterprise
Mary Craft
Dennis Johnson
AME
H.P. Amf
Briggs-Stratton
H.P
Coro
Spintrim
Enger
Tiller
Carolina Tire
Brad Ragan, Inc
Imag
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