New Switchboard Ties Randolph County Officials to People
Randolph County begins direct dialing from the courthouse with a modern push button switchboard. Mrs. Vance Trogdon, the county’s first switchboard operator, handles calls and guides visitors from Rt. 2 Randleman. The system links Liberty Staley and Trinity Archdale areas, with High Point Greensboro and Thomasville residents able to dial in directly.
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Asheboro
Randolph County
Court House
Vance Trogdon
Rt. 2
Randleman
Liberty
Staley
Trinity-Archdale
High Point
Greensboro
Thomasville
William Penn Notebook Choir and Student Officers Elected
The 65 member choir lists Steven Davis as president and Alicia Gilmore as treasurer. National Honor Society elected Saundra Kendall president and Willie Roberts parliamentarian. Earl Simmons serves as junior class president with Larry Wright as vice president and Annie Torrence as secretary. Booster buttons touted by cheerleaders to boost school spirit. Miss William Penn 1967-68 named Dorothy Collins with Saundra Kendall and Ernestine Hicks as court members. Senior pictures and cap and gown photos discussed. Dr. Kenneth Williams challenged 1968 graduates to join the "out-group" after calling today’s "in-group" hippies and jet setters. The student council officers include Earl Simmons president and Gloria Carter vice president with Diane Dickey secretary and Gary Ross treasurer.
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The
National Honor Society
Saundra Kendall
Frederick Bailey
Barbara Carter
Rose Sturdivant
Vera Lattimore
Gloria Carter
Willie Roberts
Earl Simmons
Larry Wright
Annie Torrence
Daphine Lightner
Alicia Gilmore
Dorothy Collins
William Penn
Ernestine Hicks
College
Penn
Diane Dickey
Gary Ross
Thomasville High Corner Clubs Present Their Programs
Thomasville High School reports strong school spirit after a Sept. 22 loss to Asheboro and a prep for Lexington with upcoming game against Statesville. The THS band earns praise under Chester Litwin. student council hosts an entertaining assembly with Lexington guests Allan Jordan Lawson Brown and Steve Rainy. Marian Dove named AAUW girl of the month for TSHS honors.
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Thomasville
Asheboro
Lexington
Statesville
Bulldogs
Chester Litwin
Thomasville Senior High School
Lexington Senior High School
Allan Jordan
Lawson Brown
Steve Rainy
Lexington Senior High
Marian Dove
AAUW
TSHS
Marian
Central High Builds Spirit After Victory Rally
Central High students boost school spirit after a 4th win this season against Mount Tabor Spartans. A pep rally followed by a dance with Techniques providing music. Seniors viewed yearbook proofs, juniors measured for rings, and a club day with a pep rally preceded the Trinity game. East Davidson adds five new faculty members. Friday holiday due to a teachers’ meeting.
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Eagles
Spartans
Mount Tabor
East Davidson
Sophia Revival Series to Begin Monday
Rev. Harry Ward of Lake Park Baptist Church leads revival meetings at Sophia Baptist Church starting tomorrow. Services run nightly at 7 30 until Sunday Oct 8 with special music provided each evening by Rev. Robert J. Brown.
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Sophia
Harry Ward
Lake Park Baptist Church
Hillsville
Sophia Baptist Church
Robert J. Brown
Brown
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Don Wrenn
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Arthur Simerel
Faye Colsen
Eva Thompson
Kenneth Williams
Winston-Salem
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Saundra
Kendall
Wurlitzer
A Music CO
Raleigh
Durham
Hoffman Drug CO
Furniture Sales
E. Commerce ST
Iday
High Corner
Debbie
Hundley
Harris Music CO
English Rd
Phonz
School Spirits
Golden Eagles
Trinity Sabnday
Glenda
JELLE
DON Gilstrap, Inc
FHA
Callus
Shaw’s Letter Shop
N.C. Nat. Bank
Savings & Loan Association
U.S
Asia
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