School Board Approves Bennett Payment Amid Funding Doubt
The United Schools Committee reports Brown failed to secure federal funds for Bennett, leaving the board to cover 2000 from the expense fund. Three members opposed the payout while Evelyn Thompson urged moral obligation. In other business the board okayed a revised free lunch policy and appointed a hearing official. The district also approved two insurers to sell annuities to staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
James Spence
United Schools Committee
Brown
Spence
William Matthews
Tom Wood
Ronald Jester
Bob Brown
Matthews
Evelyn Thompson
School
Barbara Price
County Welfare Department
National Old Line Insurance Co
Little Rock, Ark
Lincoln National Insurance Co
Watermelons Through Early American History
A brief survey traces watermelons from 17th century Plymouth settlers in Massachusetts to 18th century Pueblo fields by the Colorado River. It notes seeds brought aboard ships, early growth in Mississippi and Wisconsin, and modern production mainly in southern states with some grown in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Colorado River
Canada
Mrs Bertha Martin Rites Set At Mt Vernon Baptist Church
Mrs Bertha Colson Martin of 1835 Blair Street died in Duke Hospital after a two week stay. She leaves a foster son Bruce Colson of Washington DC, sisters Bessie Armstrong Margie Lowe Naomi Willoughby of Wadesboro, and brother L D Colson of High Point. Funeral 12:30 pm Sunday at Mt Vernon Baptist Church Rev F O Bass. Burial Garris Grove Cemetery Wadesboro. Body at Hoover Funeral Home with family visitation tonight 8 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson Leo Barnes
Fairway Ave
Evergreen Nursing Home
Greensboro
Mr. Barnes
Guilford County
Ernest Snow
Flossie Frazier Barnes
High Point
Mildred Waterhouse
Bruce Barnes
Houston
Tex
Linvel
Barbara Ann) Pierce
Thomasville
E. Clayton Barnes
Jay St
William Arnold Barnes
Asheboro
Herman
Gracie Cleo) Bost
Archdale
Frances Irene Poe
Wilson
Iris) Stockner
Cumby Chapel
Raymond Crowe
Floral Garden Park
Cumby Mortuary
Bertha Martin
Bertha Colson Martin
Blair St
Duke Hospital
Bruce Colson
Washington, D. C
Bessie Armstrong
Margie Lowe
Naomi Willoughby
Wadesboro
L. D. Colson
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
F. O. Bass
Garris Grove
Hoover Funeral Home
Mrs Murry Coats Loris Woman Dies In Local Hospital
Mrs Murry Coats 60 of Loris died Wednesday at a Loris hospital. Survived by husband Murry Coats of the home two sons Lonnie Coats of California Allen Coats of Columbia S C four daughters Louise Hundley Florine Sarvis Bernice Singleton two sisters including Mrs Carl Clary of High Point N C and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loris
8. C
Murry
Eliza) Coats
Loris Hospital
Murry Coats
Lonnie Coats
California
Allen Coats
Columbia
S. C
Louise Hundley
Florine Sarvis
Bernice Singleton
Conway
Car] Clary
Redding St
High Point
N. C
Mrs Flora Atkins Doss Dies In Lee County Hospital
Mrs Flora Atkins Doss wife of J W Doss died in Lee County Hospital this morning. Survived by her husband of the home one daughter Mrs Hugh Kellam of 1410 Emerywood Dr High Point and two sons James L Doss Sanford and Robert E Doss of Sanford. April 6 1894 Sanford N C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Doss Sanford
Flora Atkins Doss
J. W. Doss
Lee County Hospital
Surry County
Hugh
Eva) Kellam
Emerywood Dr
High Point
James L. Doss
Sanford
Robert E
Towne Playboy Wight Free Adults Color Show
A nightlife listing advertises a color adult show titled Fairy Tales for Adults at Towne Playboy Wight with late shows on Friday and Saturday at 11:30 PM. The notice requires proof of age and prohibits admission for anyone under 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOWNE
Playboy
WIGHT
All the Gang
McDonald's
Robbins Widow Dies in Wilmington. Rites Planned
Mrs. Vinie Rowell Robbins, 87, died after a long illness at Cape Fear Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. Surviving are one daughter Mrs. G. C. Woodbury and six sons including James, William, Clyde, Woodrow, and Paul Robbins, plus two sisters and many grandchildren. Funeral services set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Goshen Baptist Church with Rev. J. C. Spivey. burial in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinie Robbins
Wilmington
Vinie Rowell Robbins
Cape Fear Memorial Hospital
G. C. Woodbury
James A. Robbins
William Lee Robbins
Baltimore
Margaret Biggs
Goshen Baptist Church
J. C. Spivey
Church
Maude Miller
Lexington
Maude Edwards Miller
Eastside Dr
Lexington Memorial Hospital
Second United Church of Christ
Mary Jones
Doris Smith
Arthur Miller Jr
James Thomas Miller
Claude Chandler
Eden
Ella Everhart
Homer Jones
Roy, Lewis
Robert Edwards
Piedmont Funeral Home
Six Month Sentences in District Court Plea Deals
A six month sentence was imposed on Billy Reese Wagoner 38 of English Road for uttering a forged check with additional convictions for issuing a worthless check carrying a concealed weapon and public drunkenness. Judge Haworth ordered possible work release. Probable cause for Patricia Armstrong was found and she faces Superior Court. Willie Conyers received two six month suspended terms for illegal possession of whisky with fines. Perry Hilton was fined for reckless driving after a drunk driving charge. Lawrence received a suspended six month sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Reese Wagoner
English Road
Byron Haworth
Wagoner
Patricia Armstrong
Cedar Street
Willie Conyers
Meredith Street
Ferndale Boulevard
Perry Leon Hilton
Lawrence
America Nears Loss in Pollution Fight at North Carolina Event
An environment conference at High Point Public Library co sponsored by the library and the Conservation Council of North Carolina warned that the U S is losing the battle against water pollution. Robert W Conner cited data on world population shares and pollution levels and showcased the Interior Department film The Gifts. Dr Holger Nygard and Mrs Nygard of Durham presented on the Eno River with plans for green corridors and wild river sites. The audience discussion urged preserve Deep River and river cleanup efforts near Durham and Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
High Point Public Library
Library
The
Conservation Council of
North Carolina
Department of Interior
Robert W. Conner
State Conservation Council
Conner
Lake Erie
Holger Nygard
Durham
Eno River
Nygard
Duke University
Eno
National
Keep America Beautiful
Eno Valley
High Pointers
Deep River
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G. L. Barnes
Mrs
ED Davis
Ada Cave Davis
Shady Grove Church
Rt. 6
Winston-Salem
High Point Memorial Hospital
Ben
Lucy Snow Cave
Shady Grove
Salem Baptist Church
Dobson
Davis
Elmer
Thelma) Proctor
Rt. 2
Charlie
Mae) Towery
Richard
Elsie) Ferguson
Florida
Vernon
Curtis Davis
Howard Davis
Gordon Road
Louis Davis
Myrtle Griffin
Ruth Wilkerson
Sumter
Audrey Fowler
Winston- Salem
Stella Brindle
Elkin
Paul
Benny Cave
Dee Cave
Guilford College
J .C. Green & Sons Funeral Home
Church Cemetery
Sidney F. Clodfelter
Sidney Floyd Clodfelter
Huff Road
Moses Cone Hospital
Howard Monroe
Florence Carter Clodfelter
Brenda Sue Clodfelter
Louise Ave
Janice Marie Clodfelter
Howard Daniel Clodfelter
John Ashby
Henry Carter
Rt. 4
Dasg
Rogers Funeral Home
Rocky Fork Christian Church Cemetery
Nth
Edgar Lawrence Dozier
Sechrest Chapel
Jay Clyde Cummings
Mildred Bernice Taylor Austin
Sechrest
Rock Branch Baptist Church
Elberton
Old Salisbury Hwy
Lexington Drive - In
Hollergg
New York
Issarvetlon
Dial
IGP
High Point Enterprise
Bill Williams
Starlighters
American Legion
Creek Ridge Rd
Big Mac’s
Aan
Thea
S. Main
Bizzare
Alee
S. Main ST
Psycho
Alfred Lau AU
Saturn Center
Pointer
Douglas Irby
Kivett Drive
Atalv i Dey
Achebe Cine Theatre
Zayre Shopping Center
Mee
SUN
Paramount Picture
Joseph E. Levine
Lewis Gilbert
Harold Robbins
Panavision
Hoh Powet
Chainer
Clyde
Johnny Reb
Black Angels
SRT
Vincent Price
Peter' Cushing
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