Ragsdale High plans addition to ease cafeteria crowding
Guilford County Board of Education moved to add space at Ragsdale High School with plans for a front and east expansion to enlarge the cafeteria and add three to four classrooms. Two 50 by 12 foot mobile units for about 26 students each will be placed between the school and shop area and could be in use by week’s end. Officials say the long term fix is a new high school complex in southwestern Guilford County, with sewer service being a major hurdle.
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High Point native lists hidden entertainments in Sin City
Forrest Dates records a humorous tour of High Point and nearby spots as proof the city has plenty to do. He suggests visiting City Lake Park, Oak Hollow Lake marina, the Furniture Exposition Building, and Main Street a few times, plus a brief poke at city hall and Asheboro’s zoo.
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High Point
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Savings and Loan
N. Main Street
Asheboro
Immunization Action Month Aims to Boost Vaccination
Nationwide October observance urged by the Center for Disease Control. Officials warn complacency risks epidemics as vaccination prevents most communicable diseases. October designated Immunization Action Month to improve child immunization rates.
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Ven Carver
Mid-Point Fund Drive Reaches Halfway Towards 615000 Goal
The High Point United Appeal has reached the mid point with $319,781.93 pledged toward a $615,000 goal. Notable increases came from the electric department 245 percent and traffic engineering 154 percent, Griffin Junior High surpassing its goal, and Prudential’s Medicare Division with average employee gifts of 27.87 dollars. A report meeting is set for Tuesday noon at Adams Memorial YWCA. Immunization gaps are noted across North Carolina with warnings from L Michael Cayton about do not delay vaccination and state law mandating doses. free inoculations are available. University Day honors Holt McPherson Archie K. Davis Katharine Way Thomas Stroup and Thomas Wicker with awards. the cornerstone centennial and two millionth library book will be celebrated.
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City Traffic Engineering
Griffin Junior High School
Medicare Division
Prudential Insurance Co
Adams Memorial Ywca
UNC School of Journalism
School of Journalism Foundation of North Carolina,Inc
Old East Building
University Library
Fire Prevention Week Planned by Local Fire Department
Firefighters schedule observance for Oct 6 12 with demonstrations at 10 am 4 pm and 7 pm in Westchester Mall parking lot. A mobile display will be open all week along with tours of local fire departments and Junior Fire Marshal programs in schools. Chief T G Shelton warns about rising fire damage and urges safety checks before heating season begins.
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T. G. Shelton
Cat Scratch Fever Seen As A Real Illness
A writer describes suffering from Cat Scratch Fever after a cat scratch caused itching swelling and infection. The piece recounts visiting a skin specialist and confusing viral symptoms with the cat caused illness while noting the name and past cases misread as leukemia by others.
Cat Scratch Fever warning from a cat owning parent
A parent recalls a child’s swollen lymph nodes and a doctor diagnosing Cat Scratch Fever after a cat the family played with seemed to carry germs. The writer cautions readers about feline transmission, noting outside cats and untreated outdoor cats may spread infections while stressing not to alarm cat lovers.
Slight Warming Trend Seen
A slight warming trend began Saturday and will continue through Monday with sunny skies and warm afternoons. Highs will reach the mid to upper 70s today and near 80 on Monday, while tonight remains clear and cool with lows in the 40s. Precipitation probability stays near zero through tonight.
Deadline Extended for High Point Executives Dinner
Members of the High Point Executives Club must reserve by noon Monday for the dinner meeting at Top of the Mart at 7 p.m. Dr. Andrew Holt, president emeritus of the University of Tennessee and noted humanist, is the speaker.
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High Point Executives Club
Andrew Holt
University of Tennessee
High Point Enterprise Subscription Rates
Established 1884 High Point North Carolina announces mail and carrier subscription terms. Daily and Sunday rates are listed with six month and three month options, including a Sunday only plan. Prices reflect advance payment and are subject to 4 percent sales tax in North Carolina.
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