Cold Nights Foreshadow Harsh Winter Heating Panic
As temperatures drop, High Pointers face a rush of calls to furnace repair, meters, and oil deliveries. Piedmont Natural Gas reports a three day backlog and Welborn Plumbing two weeks, while oil firms expect to catch up if the weather warms. Exxon hiked prices by six tenths of a cent per gallon amid reports of ample supply and rising demand. Firefighters handled four cold weather calls including a smoking furnace and an overheated space heater on Academy Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Brinkley
Piedmont Natural Gas
Neely
Exxon
E. Lexington Avenue
Academy Street
Colds rise in fall as area doctors advise self care
In High Point and nearby areas a spike in colds is reported as autumn temperatures fall. Dr Marcus Aderholt and pharmacist Doug Callicutt note more patients, with doctors limiting new patient visits. Medical guidance stresses rest, fluids, and avoiding antibiotics while prevention centers on general health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Thomasville
Marcus Aderholdt
Doug Callicutt
Mann’s No. 2
North Main Street
Callicutt
The
North Carolina Medical Society
Aderholt
Medical Society
County Commission Deliberates Ordinance Review with AG Opinion
Lexington Davidson County commissioners voted 3 to 1 to send the proposed county litter ordinance to the state attorney general for review before final adoption. Commissioner Dan Smith dissented. others cited enforcement clarity and differences from state law. Two Baptist pastors urged action against pornographic material, but county manager Jim Phillips said federal law limits local steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Davidson
Cliff Erickson
Erickson
Dan Smith
Jim Phillips
C.A
Whitey
Smith
Tommy Evans
Tyre
Phillips
General Assembly
Larry T. Michael
Gethsemane Baptist Temple
Paul M. Monroe
Grace Baptist Church
Exceptional Children Funding Dilemma Faces Davidson County
Davidson County Schools confront two major issues as federal rules require schools to provide education for mentally and physically handicapped students. Superintendent E Lawson Brown says many exceptional students are returning from state facilities and the district must coordinate new programs. A visitation schedule to survey county schools was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Speaks
Holly Grove
Davidson County
E. Lawson Brown
Oe Brown
Brown
High Point Enterprise Briefs From Section B
A compact note from the Tuesday afternoon edition dated October 4 1977 covers short news briefs in Section B. It highlights local events, notices and small items of interest for readers in High Point and surrounding areas.
Council Agrees Only To Clean Big Ditch
Enterprise City Editor Forrest Cates reports the council will keep the Big Ditch on High Point's southside clean but makes no broader redevelopment plans. The action focuses on maintenance and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Cates
Enterprise City
High Point
Clown Visits Northwood School Sparks Theatre Calendar
Elementary students Anthony Robin and Jodi Herman greet clown Suellen Ryan who previews the Children's Carousel Theatre season. Tickets go on sale through Oct 12 at city schools for three High Point shows Robin Hood Smart Aleck and the Talking Wire and Cinderella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Robin
Jodi Herman
Northwood
Suellen Ryan
High Point
Smart Aleck
The
Talking Wire
County Considers Grant-Funding Firm for Guilford County
Guilford County may hire International Systems to secure federal grant funds. The firm would charge $25,000 annually and guarantee recoupment if targets aren’t met. Commissioners also debated minutes turnaround and delayed jail mattress bids while approving two detective hires and a $30,000 family planning grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hawkins
Greensboro
Guilford County Board of Commissioners
Gaston Faison
John Witherspoon
Joe Hale
International Systems
Hale
Guilford County
Washington
Faison
Ogden Deal
Annie Parham
Deal
Coca Cola Bottling Co increases bottle deposits sharply
Ralph Greeson manager of Coca Cola Bottling Co High Point announced higher deposits on bottles and cases effective immediately. 64 10 and 16 ounce bottles rise from five to ten cents 32 ounce returnable drops to two cents two liter bottles up by 15 cents to 40 cents and cases from 30 cents to 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Ralph Greeson
Coca- Cola Bottling Co
High Point
Greeson
Rent Strike At Heritage Woods Apts Cleared by NC Judge
Judge Janie Carroll of the Small Claims Division ruled that residents of Heritage Woods Apts on Suffolk Avenue violated the law by withholding rent. Three tenants must repay back rent after testimony from residents and management. The strike protested maintenance and building conditions. one resident cited unsanitary conditions. Five more residents facing hearings today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heritage Woods Apts
Suffolk Avenue
Janie Carroll
Small Claims Division
District Court
Charles Creel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Welborn Plumbing and Heating Co
National Weather Service
Bill Carroll
Northwood Oil Co
Jim Neely
Shaver-Hedrick Oil Co
Shaver-Hedrick
Cris Petree
Grimes-Taylor Streets
Bill Brewer
Sam Burford
Roy Culler
Ridgecrest
Cy Brooks
Brewer
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