Record turnout indicators in High Point local balloting
Long lines formed as voters swarmed to High Point polls under clear skies with high interest. Early results suggested a record turnout surpassing 18 000 from 1960, with many voters split among party lines. A machine foul up at precinct 4 briefly delayed voting and prompted notices to voters.
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N. Main Street
High Point
Greensboro
Ward
Guilford County
GOP
Phil
Robert Gavin
Barry Goldwater
Guilford
Gavin
North Carolina
Lacy
Ike Froelich
Deeman
Lyndon Johnson
Dan K. Moore
Northeast Junior High
Johnson Street School
House Break-In and Arson Suspects Arrested
Fire and police units investigated several small fires in a house while occupants were at work. Entry appeared through the front. Burned newspapers, cabinet damage, and burned rugs noted. Thieves took cigarettes, medical tape, and gauze. Three teens were arrested in connection with the case. suspects include Clarence Gunther Avenue residents and others charged with related offenses.
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High Point
Clarence Gunther
Classified Ad Manager Honored By Realtors
High Point real estate leaders honored Frank Jones, longtime classified advertising manager, for 19 years in the field and his impact on regional real estate advertising. The testimonial dinner praised Jones as a driving force and a “spark plug” in the industry, with tributes from Clyde Vaughn and Alton Stanford. The event closed with a surprise presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Jones at 1201 Guyer St, honoring Jones’s career.
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Frank Jones
Ed Meade
High Point Board of Realtors
Jones
Sheraton Hotel
Eimer Horton
High Point Realtors
Cere
Ed Mendenhall
Board of Realtors
19Yrise
South
Sneae
Tema Mary Jernigan
Atlanta
Joneses
Guyer St
Taylor Simpson
Clyde Vaughn
High Point
Alton Stanford
Mrs. Jones
Editor Reports On Trip Behind Iron Curtain
Holt McPherson editor of The Enterprise spoke at the Twilight Civilan Club meeting about his recent trip to Eastern Europe behind the Iron Curtain. He detailed observations of life and politics in communist countries and the contrasts with Western society.
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Holt McPherson
The
Enterprise
Twilight Civilan Club
Europe
Revival at Assembly of God Church in progress at Guyer Street
A two week revival continues at the Assembly of God Church 1500 Guyer Street with nightly services at 7 30 led by evangelist Rev. Troy Nunn of Greensboro. Pastor Rev. H Stuart Ross oversees church activities and the revival runs until November 15.
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Assembly of God Church
Guyer St
Troy Nunn
Greensboro
H. Stuart Ross
City to Study E Green Drive Traffic Patterns
City councilmen plan a study of traffic on E Green Drive after discussing several options. The matter was referred to the law and public safety committee for review with potential actions including widening the street near the post office and consulting the State Highway Department about land dedication to reroute Jackson Road away from Kivett.
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E. Green Drive
Cheek
State Highway Department
Jackson Road
Kivett
Poe
Development Day Program Slated
Rich Fork Baptist Church will cap its 1965 Stewardship Development Program Wednesday at 6 30 p m with a fellowship dinner at East Davidson High School. Rev James Helvey Jr pastor said babysitters will be arranged for children. Friday is set to prepare for pledge day this Sunday according to the pastor.
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Thomasville
Rich Fork Baptist Church
East Davidson High School
James Helvey Jr
Guilford County Approves Development Survey Plan
County commissioners approved a development survey for Guilford County. The project aims to establish a Guilford County Economic Development Committee with $7,000 in non tax funds. The study is conducted by Fantas Area Research Inc of New York.
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Greensboro
Guilford County
The
Fantas Area Research, Inc
New York
Weather keeps mild pattern for election days
The article notes a continuing warm days cool nights trend during the election period. Tonight and tomorrow expect little temperature change with a low around 45 and a high near 72.
Two Injured In Accident On N Main Street
Mary Lee Cook of E Commerce Street was taken to High Point Memorial after a collision on N Main Street when a car driven by McKenney Phillips pulled from a driveway into the street. Phillips vehicle damaged about 350 dollars. Cook’s car involved to avoid collision.
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Gessiaie Hei Cardevlans
N. Main Street
Mary Lee Cook
E. Commerce Street
High Point Memorial
Eee
McKenney Phillips
Hilton Court
Phillips
Cook
First Contact Lenses History From Glass to Plastic
The first contact lenses were created by A. E. Fick in 1887 using glass. By 1938 plastic lenses replaced glass, Britannica notes.
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A. E. Fick
Encyclopedia Britannica
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