Denton Mayor Says Rain Won’t Ease Water Shortage
Mayor Joe Taylor stated a little over half an inch of rain yesterday did not improve Denton’s water shortage significantly. He noted the city has water but must use it carefully and that the 18 million gallon reservoir cannot sustain long dry spells. Klopman Mills has hauled water from Asheboro with their volunteers, though Denton did not request it. The shortage drives plans to expand the water system, for which bids showed a $275,000 shortfall. Officials are seeking funds and pruning nonessential frills while keeping core requirements.
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Denton
Joe Taylor
Klopman Mills
Asheboro
Taylor
Klopman
Board of Commissioners
Burke County Politically Silent On Highway Plans
Beatrice Cobb reports on climbing lanes for N C 181 and Burke County's mixed status with the state administration. Burke shows only minor highway work this period while eastern counties press for U S 64 264 and 70 four-laning. A truck traffic routing decision favored by state officials curbs Asheville’s congestion relief request.
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Burke County
Burke
L. Richardson Preyer
Dan K. Moore
Preyer
Moore
Robert L. Gavin
Sanford
N.C. 181
Jack L. Kirksey
Morganton
Highway Commission
New
East
Raleigh
State Highway Commission
Joseph M. Hunt Jr
Commission
North Carolina
N. C. Motor Carriers Association
Asheville
Beaucatcher Tunnel
Crosstown
Wry Heartland Snippets on War, Wives and Wit
A collection of humorous, dated quips about Civil War hardship, aging, fashionless diets, marriage, and social oddities. Observations include long distance calls via fire alarms and the luck of athletes over civilians, with satirical takes on inflation, health, and social rituals.
New Officer Is Employed In Randleman
A new third shift policeman for Randleman Police Department has assumed duties. Duffy Edgar Williamson, 40, fills one of two vacancies on the three man force. Williamson served nine years in the U S Air Force and trained as a military policeman. He worked in a Greensboro textile mill before joining the force and lives in Asheboro with his wife and daughter.
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Randleman
Randleman Police Department
Claudie Moore
Duffy Edgar Williamson
Williamson
U. S. Air Force
Randleman Police
Greensboro
Asheboro
Germans Scuttle Graf Spee in Montevideo Harbor
A 1939 incident reports the German pocket battleship Graf Spee scuttled in Montevideo harbor to avoid capture after scuffle with Allied forces. The action followed the ship's battle-damaged condition and strategic German retreat from the long-running patrol.
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Montevideo
Exchangites Gather for Statesville Educational Conference
About 150 Exchangites and Exchangettes attend the North Carolina District Ex change Clubs educational conference at the Vance Motor Lodge in Statesville September 17 and 18. Arthur Vann of Durham presides with district officers. sessions include reports, talks by Dr. A. E. Sherron and Dr. J. B. Morris, and a keynote by Attorney Samuel D. Smith.
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Statesville
Vance Motor Lodge
North Carolina
Arthur Vann
Durham
Vann
A. E. Sherron
High Point
General Assembly
J. B. Morrisom
Duram
Gene Carpenter
Hickory
Incc
Samuel D. Smith
Exchange Club of
Lloyd Underwood
Billy Cheves
Harold Ritch
Sherron
Harold Yoder
Hayworth Reunion Plans for September at Baptist Church
The descendants of Franklin and Emeliane Payne Hayworth hold their annual reunion Sunday September 18 at a Baptist Church. Activities begin with a grouse task at 1 p m and feature special singing during the afternoon program. Staley Bodenheimer, president, leads the business session.
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Franklin
Emeliane Payne Hayworth
Aeptist Church
Staley Bodenheimer
Negro teacher granted permission to enter Asheboro suit
Gaines W. H. Price, a local Asheboro Negro teacher not offered a new contract, was allowed to join the North Carolina Teachers Association lawsuit against the Asheboro City School Board. Attorneys stated no new testimony would be needed as Judge Eugene Gordon reviews the case for a decision.
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Asheboro
North Carolina Teachers Association
Gaines W. H. Price
Middle District Court
Greensboro
Price
Eugene Gordon
Burlington
NCTA
School Board
Gordon
Firemen Answer Two Fire Calls Last Night
Firemen responded to two alarms last night. An 8 p.m. blaze at No Sag Spring Co on Hamilton Street stemmed from combustible buildup in an oven and required water after dry powder failed. All was secured by 9 p.m. A separate car fire at Clara Cox Apartments drew firefighters at 7 p.m.
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No-Sag Spring Co
Hamilton Street
Clara Cox Apts
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Belhaven
Englehard
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