Reservists Depart For Active Duty From High Point
Local reservists left High Point by bus for Fort McClellan Alabama to begin 12 months of active duty with the 325 Chemical Depot Co. The advance party of 10 men and four trucks led by War Rant Officer Josoa Butler arrived last night. Captain J Van Boyles Jr said about 40 more men would follow by bus arriving late afternoon. The unit longtime commander noted adjustments to debts and income loss while the 325th, about 60 men strong, is recalled under a Defense Department mobilization order shaping postwar armed might nationwide.
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High Point
Fort McClellan
Ala
325 Chemical Depot Co
Josoa Butler
J. van Boyles Jr
325Th
Boyles
Chemical Center
Alabama
Defense
Duke Receives Ford Grant to Boost Undergraduate Honors
The Ford Foundation awards Duke University 270000 dollars for an experimental program to prepare students for careers as college teachers. The grant will fund undergraduate honors seminars and research tutorials to strengthen graduate education and recruit outstanding students for faculty roles nationwide. Duke President Deryl Hart and Duke graduate dean Allan Cartier outline regional collaboration with liberal arts colleges.
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Durham
N.C
Ford Foundation
Duke University
Duke
Deryl Hart
University of North Carolina
Allan M. Cartier
County Schools Move Toward Consolidation Into Three Districts
Guilford County plans to merge 10 districts into three next school year the southeastern northeastern and northwestern units. The board also discussed Jamestown property behind Florence School potential price changes and title issues with three acres. A Millis Road School inspection and new hires were reported while audits showed solid finances and tuition for nonresidents stands at 25 dollars.
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Enterprise
Greensboro
County Board of Education
State Board of Education
E. P. Pearce Jr
Alamance
Nathanael Green
Pleasant Garden
Rankin
Plainsville
Monticello
Colfax
Summerfield
Stokesdale
Oak Ridge
Guilford County
John Hardy
Hardy
Howard Carr
Millis Road
Jamestown
Pearce
George Rottman
A. M. Pullen Co
Dream, School And Jefferson Jones
Faye Gallimore writes about Jefferson Jones, a handicapped child aided by the Day Center for Retarded Children funded by High Point's United Appeal. The program helps Jeff learn basic skills and social integration, giving his hopeful parents a dream of inclusion and future citizenship.
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Mary
High Point
United Appeal
Faye W. Gallimore
Day Center For Handicapped Children
Enterprise
Faye W, Gallimop
Jefferson Jones
Jeff
Civitan
Day Center For
Jefferson
Joneses
Baptist Women Observe Day at First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church on E Washington Street hosts a Women’s Day with guest speaker Mrs. C W Anderson of Greensboro at 11 a.m. A choir directed by Mrs. Grayce W Yokely performs. A candlelight service at 6:30 p m closes the day. Mrs. Georgianna Matthews is general chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
E. Washington Street
C W. Anderson
Greensboro
Grayce Waddy Yokely
Georgianna Matthews
Homecoming Preparations Spark Penn Contest
Preparations are underway for William Penn Homecoming set for Oct 20. Five candidates vie for Miss Homecoming honors and five campaign managers Donnie Carter Frank Thompson Melvin Eaves Douglas Allen and Timothy McQueen guide the campaign as speeches are expected throughout the week.
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Penn
Donnie Car
Meeting Planned by Grand Lodge Knights of Pythians
The General Committee for Entertainment of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythians and Court of Cal onthe Jurisdiction of N. C. meet at the public library on Saturday. Plans are made for a July 1962 meeting to be held here. The note lists many local clubs and church groups with upcoming meetings and events including a funeral for Viola Waden and multiple WSCS circles and YMCA activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythians
Court of Cal
N. C
Dr. Mason
Emmanuel Baptist
E. F. Jones
St. Stephen Church
Esquire Club
Yearbook Seniors Named in Senior Superlatives
The yearbook staff led by editor Virginia announced senior superlatives with winners including Donnie Carter and Jean nette Ferguson most attractive, James Clark most likely to succeed, Melvin Eaves best scholars, Leroy Wright best citizens, and Willie Jiles best athletes. Also noting cheerleader and band praise. Pennites observe a college PTA meeting Monday night. Teachers have a Wednesday October 11 holiday replaced by a six week exam prep day.
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Virginia
Donnie Carter
Jeannette Ferguson
Larry Brown
Mary Jackson
Emery Evans
Annie Martin
Samuel Coleman
Beverly Bell
James Clark
Gloria Parker
Brenda Robbins
Melvin Eaves
Gwendolyn Smith
Leroy Wright
Margaret Potter
Willie Jiles
Margaret Alston
Reidsville
Youth Talent Program Tonight at St. Mark Church
The Sunday School of St. Mark Methodist Church presents a youth talent program at the church today at 6 30 p m. Guest participants include Miss Beverly Bell of First Baptist Church Miss Eva Mae White of Pearson Memorial and Miss Fred ricka Dixon of Brooks Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark Methodist Church
Beverly Bell
First Baptist Church
Eva Mae White
Pearson Memorial
Fredricka Dixon
Brooks Memorial
Y-Teen Roll Call This Week at YMCA
Roll call marks Annual Roll Call Week from today through Oct 14 at Mary McLeod Bethune YWCA. Theme is A Doorway to the World. Tap and ballet for children begin Oct 18 at 4 p.m. three sessions, yearlong. Instructor is Thelma Loflin of Kindergarten of Culture School. Stars of 1961 talent show at YW YMCA Gym Oct 16 at 8 p.m. Dance contest featured, door prizes offered.
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Mary McLeod Bethune Ywca
Thelma Loflin
Kindergarten of Culture School
Yw-Ymca
Eureka Club Season Opens
The Eureka Club holds its first fall meeting Monday at 8 pm at the home of Andrew Corbitt 1716 Kivett Dr. Members greet the new season at the neighborhood social venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Club
Andrew Corbitt
Kivett Dr
Furnished rooms for employed ladies and multiple rentals
Classified rental list shows furnished bedrooms for employed women at 2131 Edgewood Ave and a variety of apartments and houses for rent. Properties include 3 to 6 rooms, baths, and utilities with prices from 30 to 85 dollars monthly, listed by KOONTS REALTY and MALPASS REALTY among others.
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Edgewood Ave
PTA Sets Programs For Week
The William Penn High School PTA executive committee meets today at 4 p.m. at the Carl Chavis YMCA. Fairview School PTA gathers Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the school, with an executive committee meeting at 7 p.m. Baldwin's Chapel Home and School meeting is today at 4 p.m. at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
William Penn High School
Carl Chavis Ymca
Fairview School Pta
Baldwin's Chapel
Robbery suspect used gun in Mitchell store hold up
A convict coerced a blind man to reveal the pistol and forced money into a sack during a Mitchell store robbery. Morgan lost about 12 dollars. McDowell admits entering the Mitchell house and using the gun in the crime. Police plan warrants for robbery with a dangerous weapon and related felonies, with municipal court hearings set.
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Morgan
McDowell
Mitchell House
Senior and junior audition results for North Carolina ensembles
Auditions will be announced within 10 days. Qualified seniors will perform as soloists with the North Carolina Little Symphony or the Full Symphony. Junior candidates in Chapel Hill will appear at Children’s Concerts during the 17th annual tour.
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North Carolina
Little Symphony
Full Symphony
Chapel Hill
Local Girls Enroll In UNC School Of Nursing Freshmen
Two High Point girls join 75 freshmen at the University of North Carolina School of Nursing this fall. Rebecca Sue Bradner of Gatewood Avenue and Constance Lee Newnam of Chestnut Street are among the new students named. Sue Neal Massey of Lexington and Judith Ann Spencer of Denton also appear in the class roster.
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High Point
University of North Carolina School of Nursing
Rebecca Sue Bradner
Gatewood Avenue
Constance Lee Newnam
Chestnut Street
Sue Neal Massey
Lexington
Judith Ann Spencer
Denton
Civil Service Examinations for City Jobs Held
Civil Service notice lists openings for Fourth Class Patrolman and Fireman with age, height, and weight requirements. Also Truck Driver Clerk Stenographer Negro Recreation Supervisor Recreation Center Supervisor with salary ranges, education, and application details dated Oct 19 1961 at City Hall.
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Negro Recreation
P.E Recreation Center
City Hall
N. Hamilton Street
Junior Chamber of Commerce Bureau
Fire
Police Departments
North Carolina
Joseph F. Snider
High Point
N. C
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Ann Lingerfeld
Day Center
Joe Rawiey
Florence
J. C. Morgan
Dream
Baptist Woman's Program Today
William Penn Notebook
WSCS
Emma Portee
Flossie Bostic
Mrs
Viola Waden
Fairview St
Baltimore
James A. Waden Jr
Dorothy Collins
Peggie Williams
Juanita
Leola Waden
Leonda
New York City
Janice
Darline
Ardis
Yvonne Waden
James Waden
Elmore Feimster
Etta Murdoch
Carl Chavis
YMCA
Carl Chavis Memorial Ymca
Happy Tones
Heavenly Gospel Singers
Spiritual Wonders
Gospel Train
Emmanuel Gospel Singers
Gray Club
Fairview Street
Griffin
Boundary
Leonard Street
J. I. Hall
Day St
Mary Clyburn
Meredith St
Frances Russell
E. Washington St
Elsie Menard
Roberta Robbins
Industrial Social and Savings Club
Josephine Nixon
Hulda St
Dorcas
Daughters of Dorcas of
Leola Alford
Hoover St
The
Daughters of Sphinx
Odd Fellows Hall
First Emmanuel Baptist Church
Viola Sloan
Rivett
Brenda Harriss
Garden Club
Flower Lovers Garden Club
Sarah Davis
Silvertone Gospel Singers of
Thomasville
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Mt. Vernon
YWCA
Tigers
Franklin St
APTS
Oakwood St
Apt
Bath
Maple St
Chestnut Court
Elm St
Koonts Realty, Inc
E. Green St
Putnam
W. Parkway
Henry Shavitt
Washington St
English Street
Rm. Furn. Apt
W. Green Street
Lindsay Street
New Street
Ella Gantt White
N. C. Natt’s Bank
Bidg
Centennial
Hillsville
Bill Hylton
N. Main St
St. John St
Tate St
Morris St
Pickett
Thissell St
Springfield Road
Richardson St
Culler
Ennis St
Chestnut Drive
Johnson St
E. Commerce St
Rm. Apt
Fifth St
Malpass Realty CO
N. Malin St
W. Ray St
Whittier St
Ecker Apts
N. Main
White & Wright Realtors
Bencin
Radio Tower Rd
Wayne St
Radio Tower
S. Main St
Glenoa
Richland Ave
Winston Salem
Welch
Richardson
Whiteoak
James
Conrad
Hobson St
Underhill
Dallas
Montheu Ave
Ferndale
Louise Ave
Denny
Cree
Idol-Green CO. Realtors
Main St
Sroom Duplex
Roy Ave
Gatewood
Bynum St
Grimes Alley
Taylor
Gordy St
Willowbrook
Reed
Short W. Green
W. Green
Leonard St
Gordy
Park St
E. High St
Taylor St
Horton Realty CO
E. Washington
Jerrell St
Apple
Free Road
Allen Jay
Acreland
Grenoa
Guil Rand Realty CO
Archdale, N. C
S. Wrenn St
Asheboro St
W. Ray
Horneytown Rd
Forsyth and
Davidson
Main
Glenola
Asheboro
James Smith
John W Steed
Steed
Davis
Marion
Red) Avis
Commerce
Inn
Vialet
Commerce St
Rusell
Leman
Kivett
Ovely
Galeswood Ave
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