HPC Student Recalls His Fight Against Communism
High Point College junior Jorge Traveria recalls living in Cuba under Castro before fleeing with his family to the United States in 1961. He worked in underground propaganda, feared Castro spies, and emphasizes his safety in eventual emigration. He later completed high school in Jacksonville, Florida, and attended Brevard Junior College.
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High Point College
Jorge Traveria
Traveria
United States
Cuba
Railroad Express
Havana
Castro
U. S
Underground
Jacksonville
Fla
Brevard Junior College
Cuban refugee recalls Castro rise and Bay of Pigs impact
Jorge Traveria, a Cuban refugee and Methodist scholarship recipient at High Point College, describes initial support for Castro, the land seizure, attacks on the US and church, and Cuba’s drift to communism. He recalls the Bay of Pigs as a turning point, notes US disappointment, and fears police and lack of religious freedom under the regime. He would return with an invasion if possible.
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Methodist Church
High Point College
Traveria
Castro
Viva la Castro
U. S
Cuba
Bay of Pigs
United States
U. S.S
John Evans Dominates Zone Punt Pass and Kick Win
John Evans an 11 year old from High Point won the Winston-Salem zone event in Punt Pass and Kick, scoring more than all in the 12 and 13-year-old groups. He'll travel to Charlotte on Oct 28 for district, with possible moves to divisional and nationals. Other High Point winners were Jeff Culler in eight year olds and James Anderson in nine year olds. Evans has won PPK events the past two years, reaching divisional competition last year before defeat.
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John Evans
High Point
Winston-Salem
John
A. Evans Sr
E. Farriss Ave
Young Evans
Charlotte
Ford Motor
Jeff Culler
James Anderson
Head Injury Boy On Bicycle Hit By Auto Near High Point
A 12 year old bicycle rider, Larry Lee Jones of High Point, was struck by a 1952 model car on Loop Road near High Point around 7:6 p.m. He was in fair condition with head injuries and to undergo surgery at High Point Memorial Hospital. The driver, Levy Cruthis, 38, of Rt. 4, High Point, was charged with hit and run. Carrico, another youth rider, Raymond Carrico of Rt. 3, High Point, was not struck. An ambulance arrived late and a patrolman transported Jones to the hospital.
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Guilford County
Loop Road
High Point
Highway Patrol
Levy
Cruthis
Rt. 4
Larry Lee Jones
Rt 3
High Point Memorial Hospital
Jones
Raymond Carrico
Rt. 3
Break-In Hearing Set for Glenora Shop Suspects
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for today or next week for three suspects arrested after the Wednesday night break‑in at Hester's Trading Post on Highway 311 near Glenora. Paul Alexander Wilhelm 40 Dorothy Irene Miller 40 and George Joseph Miller Jr 19 of Glen Burnie Md are jailed in Randolph County. About half of the 1900 dollars in merchandise reported stolen was recovered including western boots clothing and saddles.
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Asheboro
Hester
Glenora
Highway 311
Randolph County
Paul Alexander Wilhelm
Dorothy Irene Miller
George Joseph Miller Jr
Glen Burnie
Smoke and light row plus city council banter recall
A radio fire safety rant warns never smoke in bed as a cigarette left on upholstery can smolder and flare. City officials debate traffic lights at Westchester and Chestnut as Councilmen Koonce and Swartzberg clash over longer green times while noting party lines. A three car rear end wreck prompts a witty exchange with a rookie driver. A columnist jokes about taking garbage routes after a city hall cutback to illustrate service limits.
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Westchester and
Chestnut Streets
Arnold Koonce
Chestnut Side
Fred Swartzberg
Westchester
Roonce
Swartzberg
Ramseur Voters Decide On First Recreational Program
Ramseur residents head to the polls Tuesday to decide if the town shall fund its first organized recreational program with a park, ballfield, and picnic areas. If approved, tax funds may cover up to 10 percent of revenues for recreation without a tax increase, with a possible future pool, two lighted tennis courts, and a community center if the measure passes. About a third of Ramseur’s roughly 1,200 residents are registered to vote.
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Ramseur
Methodists Raise Over 50 Million in 1967 Crusades
The Methodist Church reports a new record with 457 financial crusades raising $50,443,000 in fiscal 1967, surpassing 1965’s total by 2,970,000. Since 1931 the Department of Finance and Field Service has raised $477,207,000, aided by 32 staff crusade directors and six church builders.
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Methodist Church
Department of Finance and Field Service
National
Methodist Board of Missions
Department
Alton E. Lowe
New York
Philadelphia
District of Columbia
Puerto Rico
Lowe
U.S
Fairview Street School PTA Pre-Halloween Night of Fun
Fairview Street School PTA hosts its annual pre Halloween Night of Fun in the school gym starting at 7 p.m. The event invites families and students to enjoy a evening of activities and games before Halloween.
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Fairview Street
PTA
Bad Check Clinic Aims At Merchants In High Point
A State Bureau of Investigation official will speak at a bad check and shoplifting clinic Tuesday at the Sheraton Hotel High Point. The program runs 10 a.m. to noon, is sponsored by the High Point Merchants Assn with the North Carolina Merchants Assn, and seats are limited to 200. Reservations through the merchants association.
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State Bureau of Investigation
High Point
Sheraton Hotel
High Point Merchants Assn
North Carolina Merchants Assn
James Durham
Durham
SBI
Asheboro Crowns Homecoming Queen Harris
Seventeen year-old Ann Harris was crowned homecoming queen at halftime during the Asheboro Statesville football game, which ended 26 to 0. Harris, a senior at Asheboro High School, moved to Asheboro from Lexington last year and resides at 1715 Shady Drive with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Harris.
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Asheboro
Ann Harris
Asheboro High School
Evangelist Roseboro to Preach Sunday at Saint Anthony Temple
Evangelist Roseboro will preach Sunday at 3 pm at the Saint Anthony Temple on Fairview Street. The event invites worshippers to attend the service and seek spiritual guidance in a local church setting.
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Roseboro
Saint Anthony
Fairview Street
Uwharrie Council earns national ranking for Boys Life reach
Uwharrie Council is recognized by the national BSA office for achieving 93.5 percent coverage of its scouts with Boys Life magazine, ranking third nationwide and first in Region Six for the share of boys receiving the official periodical.
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Uwharrie Council
National Office
Boy Scouts of America
Scouts
Boys Life Magazine
Council
Mrs. Frances Redding Reaches Opera Contest Semifinals
Frances Redding, voice instructor at High Point College, advances to the semifinals of a national opera contest after submitting a recording to the Illinois Opera Guild and WGN in Chicago. Semifinals are set for Steinway Hall in New York on October 28, with four arias and several art songs.
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Frances Redding
High Point College
Illinois Opera
Steinway Hall
New York City
Redding
Revival Set at St Anthony's Temple on Fairview Street
A revival opens Monday night at 7 30 at St Anthony's Temple on Fairview Street with Elder Roberts of Mars Hill Holiness Church as speaker for a week long series from Monday to Friday.
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St. Anthony’s Temple
Fairview Street
Roberts
Mars Hill Holiness Church
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Davie County
Neill
Davie
The
Southern Railway
Methodists
Nash
Cash” Nash
N. Main ST
Asheporo
Miss Harris
Uwharrie
Lisa
Burris
BPACE
Lisa Baker
Mrs. Redding
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