Parks panel weighs future Oak Hollow recreation plan dreams
The High Point Parks and Recreation Commission discussed staged enhancements including a soil profile exhibit a bee hive a pond display and a potential planetarium and boat dock. They noted Oak Hollow Park maintenance and upcoming picnic shelter plans and considered an overhead walkway to a new recreation center while eyeing revised tennis court projects and fuel-saving measures amid the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Commission
Parks and Recreation Dept
Oak Hollow Park
Oak Hollow Dam
Kivett Drive
College Streets
Leonard Street
Oakview Center
Brooks Reitzel
Men Who Live on Promises Show Slim Chance of Success
A concise editorial remark notes that relying on unkept promises rarely leads to tangible achievements, warning readers about the pitfalls of wishful thinking and the importance of concrete effort and accountability.
Pilot Life Nativity Cancelled at Greensboro Office
The annual lighted Nativity scene at Pilot Life Insurance Co. in Greensboro will not be shown this holiday season because of the energy crisis. A Pilot spokesman said the decision saves substantial electrical energy and also reduces gasoline use. In prior years more than 35,000 automobiles passed the display from North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Pilot Life Insurance Co
North Carolina
Virginia
South Carolina
Warren Armfield
Haworth, Riggs, Kuhn and Haworth
East Green Drive
High Point
Fatally Injured Man Identified on N Main Street
Leonard Charles Bishop, 54, of Johnson Street, formerly Asheville, has been identified as the man fatally struck on N Main Street last week. Born Sept 9, 1919 in Buncombe County, he was the son of Ernest H. and Gussie Emory Bishop, a World War II Army veteran and painter. Survivors include his parents in Tennessee and four Asheville brothers Paul, Alfred, Guard and D. E. Bishop. Anders-Rice Funeral Home in Asheville is handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Main Street
Leonard Charles Bishop
Johnson Street
Asheville
Buncombe County
Ernest H
Gussie Emory Bishop
Tennessee
Paul
Alfred
Guard
D. E. Bishop
Anders-Rice Funeral Home
Shortages From Page 18 Affects Building and School Plans
The article notes cement shortages due to older plants failing antipollution upgrades, delaying a Kirkman Park Elementary addition and other school projects. Authorities expect improved supply as plants restart after winter, while fuel worries loom. Planning actions include a watershed density study and a new use plan for land near I-85 Mt. Hope Church Rd. Days Inn Motel rezoning was denied due to lack of public sewer services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linthicum
Guilford County
Little Alamance Creek
Days Inn
Planning Board
South Carolina
Kirkman Park
Tomlinson School
John Bridgers
Laundry Mat Self Service Ad Near Downtown
Self service laundry at 25 English Road. Be gentle to carpets. blue Lustre cleaning. Electric shampooer available for $1. Huffman Paint and Wallpaper. Lost and Found notices for 3 room apartment with furniture. Extra clean. Near downtown. rates $18.50 and $21.50 per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Rd
Huffman
Glenn Mata
Granvilla Mayflower Rehouse
Hammett
Brownie
Allen Jay Electric Co
Randleman Resident Is Killed In Crash
A Randleman man, Payson Washington Scott, 56, was killed when his pickup collided with a car on Burnett's Chapel Road. His wife and a Greensboro teen, Timothy Martin Stanley, 17, were treated in serious condition at Wesley Long Hospital. Police report Stanley failed to yield at Drake Road intersection. no charges filed pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Randleman
Payson Washington Scott
Rt. 1
Burnett's Chapel Road
Scott
Wesley Long Hospital
Timothy Martin Stanley
Tipperary Drive
Greenshoro
State Highway Patrol
Stanley
Drake Road
Burnett’s Chapel Road
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High Point Enterprise
Worldwide Pictures
Ron
Edndhon
Renal Carver - Berbare
Sare Seme
Cer Lileckon
Envod
Sit Renlent
THE
SOCOM
Richard Harr
Rod
Warner Bros @ A
Warner Communications Company
Tiger
Rage Hay Neville Allines
Movil Brand
New York
W. Lexington
C. C. Hughes
Dallas Furn
Bob Vaughn
Oldboy
Jake Harris
Airharts Pharmacy
Hoffman Drug & Archdale Pharmacy
HARDY
Cali
Sam Turner
WEEB
James Aditchell
Seee EY
SEE Et Triad Aluminum Co
Call
R. J. Smith & Son
Darrell Holden Co
Jerry Harrington
Alsco
Alcoa Reynolds
Crown & Weathertifan
the Oaks
Ashmore Business College
Tiville High Point
High Point Dog Obedience Club
ED Smiths
Brain
Charlotte
Office Training School, Inc
Rt UW
Harrisburg
N.C
Gerald Leonard
After & P. My
Alten Borland
Thomas Malone
N. C
Call Branson Holland
C&b Tree Service
Larry R. Hille Sr
Bson’s
William Everett Garner
William Everett Garner, Jr
Buena Vista High Point
Fisher & Fisher
Attorneys Room
Hayden Place
Mary Alta Marlette Lindley
South Main Street
Alene M. Braxton
Mary Acta Marlette Lindley
James Mattocks
James W. Armfield
High
North Caroline
Haworth
Piedmont
C. E. Simmons
Triad Tree Service
Arnold
Bop. M
Williams
Call Prentiss Williams
Edgewood
Harold Welch
Minish Aluminum & Heating CO
Cail
Larry Proctor
J. J. White
Mike
Darius Bryant
Iraynor Paint & Aluminum
Main ST
Archdale
Alcoa & Reynolas
Storm Dacrs
Leuarlie
Ralph
S. E. Washington
N. Main St
Giloreth
Zeo
Foy
Duke
Beck
Duke’s
Ward St
Hamilton ST
Color T. V
Airport
Sheraton Hotel
Steele St
Grace St
Hom
Glenals Area
Cynthia Bowman
Apts
Dallas Furniture Call
T. Yes
Brother
Teghwicole
Santins & Cleaners
Emghsh Tel
Riz
Aubrey Strother
Ace LA
Phette
Will Ae
Richard Petty
the Petty
Elvis Presley Speedway
Greensboro Road
Vein Theatre
Po Onange
Cee Mhltire
Aire Vor
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