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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1976
Page
9
A sign at W Green Drive and Oak Street states that two opposing liquor referendum establishments have formed a shared understanding. They announce a joint stand against parkers, signaling collaboration amid the election fight.
Democrats lead with eighteen thousand seven hundred thirty six registered voters in High Point township. Republicans total eight thousand five hundred twenty four, independents one hundred eighty, and American party forty two. One stop absentee voting urged as deadline nears, with Frankie Spainhour noting time running out for mail ins. Whitener’s candidacy for County Board of Commissioners remains on ballot despite questions about party certification.
A High Point advisory committee will review and codify the school system grievance policy. Findings will go to the Board of Education with recommendations for implementation or revision. The process starts with informal steps, then formal writings, superintendent review, and a possible grievance committee hearing with witnesses.
A seven member theft ring burglarized five residences and two churches in Thomasville over two weeks, totaling about $5,000 in stolen goods and damages. Suspects include Harry Bullard 17 Albert Bullard 19 and Jerry Plowman 19, with two juveniles in detention and others cited to court. Additional arrests included Lewis McCurdy Gallimore Sinkler for related offenses.
Thirty eight High Point area students from five high schools join a three day Economics in Action Seminar. They visit five area businesses and hear local business leaders on production, management and marketing. The program, to be held at the Chamber of Commerce High Point College and Camp Caraway, is organized by John Holderfield with support from Wachovia Bank and Trust Co and sponsored by the Chamber and NC State University.
Lula Mae Collins of W Ward Avenue reported two men forced entry Sunday night, knocked her down, and fled after taking her pistol. Other incidents include thefts of guns worth $8,000 from Ina Dailey's home, a pried window at Steel's Snowball Shack, and various vehicle lootings with radios and TVs stolen. Arrests listed include multiple juveniles and adults for larceny, drug offenses, and assault with a deadly weapon.
Court log records show theft defendants heard this week and month totals. This week 0 and this month 43 defendants. Convictions this week 9, active sentences this month 7.
Local notices from the High Point Enterprise cover City Area Section B, detailing community updates and public notices for residents and businesses in the city area.
William Sill Johnson, 35, of 519 S Hamilton St, remains jailed without bond after Sunday arrest on murder charges for the shooting death of his estranged wife Dorothy Lea Gammons Johnson, 34, of 717 Nance Ave, Saturday night. Police say she died from a shotgun wound to the head between 11 and 11:40 p.m. Saturday. A .12 gauge shotgun tied to a August break in at High Point Hardware was identified as a weapon. Johnson’s brother Michael Odell Johnson, 23, of Randolph St, also faces a murder charge in a June 4 stabbing in the 800 block of Russell Ave. Mrs. Johnson, born February 25, 1942 in Patrick County, Va, had lived in High Point 24 years and was manager of Li’l General Store on N Main St. She leaves two daughters, a son, a grandchild, her mother, two sisters, and three brothers. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Sechrest Chapel. burial in Holly Hill Cemetery, Thomasville. The body will remain at Sechrest Funeral Home with family time tonight 7 to 9 and at 2727 Allen Jay Rd.
The Guilford County register of deeds race pits incumbent Democrat Stewart against GOP challenger Kathy Derrick. Stewart, 64, highlights 22 years in the office including 10 years as deputy, his Guilford College degree and UNC education masters, and says the office has kept up with innovation. Derrick, 23, accuses him of high turnover, aging records practices, and failing to microfilm vital records, proposing cross filing and better ties with High Point if elected.
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