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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1965
Page
10
Public solicitation begins as leaders from civic and business circles in the Golden Triad unite for the first time to support High Point College. The drive marks a historic step in funding and community outreach for the institution.
The Library Club reorganizes for 1965 66 with officers President Willene Jackson Vice President Carlvena Steed and plans a scrapbook visit to the public library and a conference at Atkins High School Winston Salem. Editorial staff includes Editor in Chief Maria. Seniors prepare for the CEEB tests and December College Entrance Exam materials.
Bob Boyles plans a local Miss North Carolina event in High Point with five entrants and a goal of 12 to 15. Applicants must be 18 by September 1 1966 and may contact the Junior Chamber of Commerce for guidance. Boyles notes opposition to bathing suit portions and cites prize value in Miss North Carolina and Miss America pathways.
Mont Hughes of Rt 3 Thomasville died at 11 45 am aged 62 born November 15 1902 in Davidson County He retired from Walker Furniture Co in January and belonged to Hasty Baptist Church He is survived by wife Nora Bowers of Lexington seven grandchildren Funeral set at Hasty Baptist Church Rev Kenneth Doe to preside.
The obituary notes Mrs. Barbara Shaffer Barnes dies aged 51 from 1111 Richfield. The service is at 2 p.m. today in Se Ser on Main Street and Floral Garden Park. Edward Me is listed as survivor.
In Salisbury North Carolina five men were sentenced Friday for crimes committed in Durham and Mocksville in 1963 and 1964. Oscar Beaver and John A. Spillman of Mocksville got six months, Clifford Triplett of Virginia nine months, and Charles Capeto of Lexington and H. L. Key of Derita one year.
Greensboro A and T College alumni were urged to serve as a pinch of salt in solving world problems. The speaker was Rev. Edgar F. Jones, pastor of the local church.
A historic incident reports that hundreds of Spaniards were slain and about 1950 were forced to flee the country in the era’s largest mass exodus in the Americas.
The Vicce of Vernon Church meets Thursday at 7 45 p m at the church. Rev Robert Rich of Greensboro preaches at St Matthews Holiness today at 3 p m. The Bells of Harmony sing at Daniel Brooks Center tonight at 7 p m for Mt Olive Baptist Church. Palmer Memorial Alumni hold a memorial service for Dr Charlotte Hawkins Brown on campus today. Flower Lovers Garden Club meets Monday at 8 p m. Emanuel Baptist Church hosts a special musical program at 3 p m with Jubilee Chorus and Voices. Diamond Jubilee Singers perform at Mars Hill Church Sunday at 3 30 p m. groups hail from Bennettsville S C.
The Bergen talk club plans a 7 p.m. dinner at Sedgefield Manor. A ventriloquist will discuss comedy and the line between playful humor and sick jokes in a candid session.
Guilford College hosts the second 1965 66 Lecture Series with Ritchie Calder of the University of Edinburgh presenting in Dana Auditorium on Thursday at 8 p m and Friday at 10 30 a m His talks are Science as the Servant of Humankind and World of Opportunity under Danforth Foundation and Association of American Colleges auspices The Scottish professor has worked with the World Health Organization and held editorial roles in the News Chronicle in Scotland
Public drunkenness and resisting arrest charges filed against Thurman Cartrette, 23, of unknown address, following a West End scuffle. He refused to identify himself but was recognized by a officer on Donald Whiteoak Street. also charged were Eal Brown, 23, of Park Street, for driving with no license, suspended status, improper registration and no insurance.
A Goldsboro used car salesman who quit the Ku Klux Klan while testifying before the House Un American Activities Committee said he and his family had been threatened. He recalled receiving congratulatory calls and feared jail if he spoke, citing intimidation from klan members outside the committee room. The man, a World War II veteran who fought at Guadalcanal, defended his decision to testify despite pressure.
The Carl Chavis YMCA offers a high school study course to assist students with academic advancement and coursework completion. The program provides structured study time, tutoring, and access to resources to support high school equivalency efforts.
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