Departing High Point mayor touts two years in office
Former High Point Mayor Paul Clapp, defeated in bid for re election, defends two year term. He cites improved city dealings with taxpayers, a police chief change, a bus study, major construction projects, ethics code, leash law and erosion rules. He praises Chamber cooperation and housing efforts while detailing council actions and future leadership. Roy Culler will assume office Thursday.
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Forrest Cates
Enterprise
Paul Clapp
High Point
Clapp
City Hall
Roy Culler
Police Dept
Laurie Pritchett
Donald Roseman
A.J. Simeon
Bob Vaughn
State Board of Transportation
Culler
Rachel Gray
Arthur Kirkman
Bob Wells
Henry Shavitz
Frank Wood
Arnold Koonce
Sam Burford
Alex ander to speak to High Point Exchange Club on transportation future
Jacob F. Alexander, secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation, will address the High Point Exchange Club at 7 p.m. Monday at the Top of the Mart. The topic is unannounced but billed as a major address on the state's future in transportation.
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Jacob F
Jake) Alexander
North Carolina Dept. of Transportation
High Point Exchange Club
City & Area Christmas Cheer Fund Seeks $12000 Goal
The Enterprise launches the Christmas Cheer Fund to raise about 12000 for food baskets and toys for needy families. About 1400 baskets and 4000 to 5000 toys are anticipated. The drive, led by Benny Braica in his 16th term, involves Social Services lists, chamber mailings, and volunteer distribution teams. Last year’s aid totaled 12423.77. this year mirrors that need as costs rise. A distribution location is pending, with an announcement expected soon.
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Dept. of Social Services
Enterprise
Benny Braica
Chamber of Commerce
Social Services Dept
Braica
Paul Stamey
High Point alumni to meet and discuss new chapter constitution
High Point College alumni in the area plan a fall meeting Monday at 6 p.m. in the Holt McPherson Campus Center. The main item is the chapter constitution. In Raleigh the NCDHIA annual meeting is set for Wednesday at the Guilford County Agricultural Center in Greensboro with 9:30 a.m. registration. Bardy McKinney and Dr. Frank Sargent will speak, the latter noting a trip to New Zealand and Australia in preparation for the November 1976 tour.
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High Point College
Holt McPherson
Raleigh
N. C. Dairy Herd Improvement Assny
Guiford County Agricultural Center
Greensboro
Bardy McKinney
University of Georgia Extension
Frank Sargent
N.C. State University
New Zealand
Australia
City to Lease 165 Garden Plots for 1976 Season
High Point Parks and Recreation to rent 165 plots sized 165 by 30 feet starting Monday December 1 for the 1976 season. Per plot fee is 1 dollar with in person applications at Oak Hollow Maintenance Building 8 am to 3 pm weekdays. Plots will be plowed and weeds mowed by the city included in the fee.
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High Point Parks and Recreation Dept
Oak Hollow
Parks and Recreation Dept
State Agricultural Extension Service
Mild Rain Likely With Warmer Weekend Outlook
A Friendship area forecast calls for milder temperatures in the low to mid 60s today and Monday with a light 20 percent chance of rain today and 30 percent tonight. Skies turn mostly cloudy tonight and Monday with a shower risk rising during Monday. Archdale Park and Recreation Fund displays handmade items at Archdale Pharmacy while Ellington's Florist hosts Christmas decorations opening Sunday.
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Friendship Weatherman
Archdale Park and Recreation Fund
Archdale Pharmacy
Ellington
Nashville Not Remembered That Way
A reader recalls watching the film Nashville and notes it diverges from her memories of the city. She recounts personal connections to the Grand Ol Opry Parthenon Centennial Park and the Duke of Paducah, and critiques the movie’s portrayal of fame, violence, and politics. The piece laments how Hollywood tinsel and sensationalism mirror past cultural shifts.
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Nashville
Duke of
Jamup and
Honey
Grand Grory
Centennial Park
the Parthenon
Parthenon
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