Clowning Event Draws Crowd to Recreation Dept Fun
Attendance was light as participants dressed as clowns, but most visitors favored the bingo concession. Photo credit to Cris Petree.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1977
Page
7
Attendance was light as participants dressed as clowns, but most visitors favored the bingo concession. Photo credit to Cris Petree.
Jazz saxophonist Zoot Sims headlined the High Point Theatre Jazz Series second concert with four Piedmont accompanists. The UNC Greensboro Jazz Ensemble joined for the second half delivering a lively set including Satin Doll and Little Dipper. Sims showcased pure tone, lyrical solos, and a Four Brothers influence on Red Door ending the performance.
Asheboro auditor Kim Andrews told Randolph County commissioners the 1976-77 fiscal year closed on a sound financial basis. Representing Andrews Lassiter Wright & Co., Andrews presented the county’s annual audit findings and noted a surplus.
The High Point Federation of Teachers and Greensboro Central Labor Union endorsed two incumbents Rev. John Trotman and James Chestnut and one challenger Marietta Wright for seats on the High Point Board of Education. Five candidates seek three seats, including incumbent Laurin Welborn. The Greensboro Central Labor Union coordinates AFL-CIO unions in the High Point Greensboro area. Also notes county auditor report: year end $200000 surplus, general funds totals, budget cautions, and Asheboro City School bonds inclusion. Planning and adjustments boards naming.
Trustees of the Duke Endowment approved grants toward Lexington Memorial Hospital’s construction totaling 750000. Of that, 250000 will be paid this year, with 250001 slated for 1978 and 1979, marking the largest private gift to the hospital according to hospital officials.
Lexington authorities, led by Davidson County Commissioners, vote to raise the foster child care rate to the state maximum of 115 dollars. They criticize the process of the request but approve the increase.
Kenneth Edwards 17 son of Johnny and Anna Lee Edwards received his Eagle Scout award at Archdale United Methodist Church. He belongs to Troop 19 Archdale UMC led by Bill White and is a Trinity High School junior.
Visitors toured showrooms at the Southern Furniture Market Center where about 500 people attended, according to general manager Robert Gruenberg. At the High Point National Furniture Mart, about 135 toured, said Ivan Garry, VP of marketing. The Furniture Plaza Building drew roughly 120 visitors touring 18 showrooms, manager Pat Drew reported.
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