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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1964
Page
11
A cold front arriving Saturday and the proximity of Hurricane Dora brought gusty winds and rain to Piedmont North Carolina. Temperatures dipped to 45 overnight, with a high near 75 expected today and 80 tomorrow as the region recovers.
International figure and educator Philip Lovejoy will address the Industrial Management Club as September speaker. The club meets Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the YMCA. Lovejoy, a Maine native and University of Michigan graduate, served in World War I and built a long career in education in Michigan and Florida. He led Rotary International as secretary for a decade and as Secretariat member for 23 years, later becoming executive director of the Children’s Home Society of Florida. He has honors from Chile and Denmark and helped consult on the founding of the United Nations.
A brief faith note from Donald Archibald of Tara Ontario seeking trust in divine care. He prays for heavenly guidance, comparing human worry to birds that rely on tomorrow's provision. Amen.
Senator Barry Goldwater will visit North Carolina with escort Bob Gavin, Republican gubernatorial candidate. They plan talks on tobacco farm policy and an eastern rally potential in Greenville. Gavin will introduce Goldwater in Charlotte and accompany him to Winston-Salem and Raleigh events.
A five room home in Archdale was destroyed by a early morning fire. Residents escaped unharmed as Guil Rand Fire Chief Clyde Wilkerson said firefighters were called at 12:15 a.m. and arrived to find the structure heavily involved. Total damage was not specified.
Winter city officials faced questions about garbage service and city hall diplomacy after council members cited issues with power restoration for a migrant couple attending High Point College. Mayor Mehan pressed for audit of city operations and inspector staffing while bids were opened for equipment purchases and hearings set on water sewer extensions and utility work.
High weekend winds from a passing hurricane toppled a large tree onto two cars on Potts Street. Police estimate vehicle damage at $1,500 with no injuries. One driver, William E. Saubter, 23, of Oneka Street, faced a stop sign violation charge. Other incidents included multiple fender benders at Park and Russell, Fairfield Road and Chambers Street, Prospect Avenue and Trinity Avenue, and Kivett Drive with Meredith Street.
High Point Civil Defense canvasses city departments to recruit workers for emergency duty. Officials plan a fall training program including first aid and Civil Defense specialties. Eligible departments include Public Works Utilities and Parks and Recreation with various duties aligned to daily work.
In Lockport New York a back to school display title lost a letter when one W fell off. The sign intended to read Big Wheel on Campus but now reads Big Wheel on Campus minus the W. The incident altered the slogan in a downtown shop.
City Council decided not to pursue a formal recording system for council meetings. One member cited mike fright and a later motion by John Eshelman Jr. failed with only his dissent.
Guilford County planners seek Fire Chief’s Council support to assign names to hundreds of rural roads. Lindsay Cox aims to gain fire district cooperation to cover about 80 percent of rural areas and reduce confusion from scattered names and inconsistent markings. The plan includes cost designs for Board of Commissioners approval and coordination with Greensboro and High Point planning departments.
The Randleman Gun Club will host its 1964 club championship on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the club grounds north of town. The 75 target registered shoot will award trophies to the champion and to classes AA A B C D and E.
Taylor reports most leaves stripped with 25 percent of fields finished amid cooler nights. Dry conditions slowed season but quality stays good and higher stalk leaves cure better. The Belt Market event runs Tuesday Sept 22 with Greensboro Burlington Winston Salem Reidsville and Danville VA areas participating.
In New York puppet artists win recognition as members of Actors Equity after Bil Baird and his wife Cora led a push for union inclusion. The move ends debates over jurisdiction and marks a milestone for performers in puppetry.
A Guilford County delegation in Washington argues for a bigger scale map under a federal grant totaling 141000 dollars with 7000 already provided. They want 400 foot to one inch contour fidelity for utilities and rolling county terrain, while awaiting final word on funding and detailed scope.
Detective Sgt. W. A. Poole arrived late to work but was forgiven after he announced the birth of his daughter Kathy Be at City Memorial Hospital. The Poole family also includes a two year old son named Miles.
Members of the Hickory Grove Methodist Church will hold a Fall Chicken Barbecue Supper Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church educational building on Red Road three miles east of Deep River Church. Takeout will be ready at 4 p.m. Proceeds go to reduce the church debt.
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