Reserve Police Force Is Proving Its Worth
High Point's Police Reserve Corps has observed its first birthday. Chief J R Teague said volunteers stand trained and ready for disasters, contributing 1 918 hours in the past year excluding classroom work. They assist with traffic, patrols, crowd control, and large events. Selection is by a board after background checks. recruits undergo 40 hours of training and ongoing sessions. Plans call for more recruits this month. info from Robert Cress or Chief's office.
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High Point
Police Reserve Corps
Police Department
J. R. Teague
Corpa
Teague
Corps
J. D. Wade
Robert Cress
Sunset Drive
Cress
Palice Reserve Crops Governing Board
Uncle Dune departs Duke as famed educator retires
Dr. Duncan Hetherington, Duke University medical school anatomy professor known as Uncle Dune, retires Aug 31 after a career spanning tissue culture pioneer work and 1930s teaching reforms. Freshmen commemorated his tenure with annual Uncle Dune Day featuring outrageous dress and student gifts.
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Wes Lefler
Durham
Dune
Duke Medical School
Duncan Hetherington
Hetherington
Duke University
American Medical Assn
Pollock Elected President Of Realtors Board
Garnell A Pollock has been elected president of the High Point Board of Realtors for Craven Johnson Pollock Inc. He will take office January 5 and succeeds Clyde Vaughn. Other officers include Sandy Mendenhall as vice president Janice B Hedg e cock as secretary and treasurer and directors Taylor Simpson Odell Johnson and Henry Shayilz.
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Garnell A. Pollock
High Paint Board of Realtors
Fallock
Craven-Johnson- Pollock Inc
Clyde Vaughn
Sandy Mendenhall
Janice B. Hedgecock
Taylor Simpson
Odell Johnson
Henry Shayilz
Asheboro official doubles as treasurer and guard colonel
Albert G. Taylor serves as Asheboro city treasurer and lieutenant colonel in the North Carolina National Guard’s 30th Division. He heads the city finance office while inspecting and addressing grievances for enlisted personnel. He built a new accounting system in 1960, notes Asheboro’s financial strength, a $1.25 million city budget, $1.30 tax rate, and a self-sustaining water and sewer system with ample raw water for years ahead.
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Don Wrenn
Asheboro
Albert G. Taylor
North Carolina National Guard
Taylor
Old Hickory
Morey
Minuteman
Col. Taylor
Ment
Kinston
Lenoir County
Pink Hill
Guilford College
Coleridge School
Enterprise Manufacturing Co
Coleridge
Untl
Randolph Hospital, Inc
Marine Corps
Pacific
Okinawa
William Penn Notebook celebrates seniors and a candlelight service
The annual candlelight service in the school auditorium honored 169 seniors who received guidance from teachers and advisors. Rev. Samuel Hoge spoke on conviction and determination as students were urged to pursue education and face tomorrow's challenges. Music by Mrs. Melba Hill complemented the event. A PTA meeting followed to urge parental support to reduce high school dropouts. A Tigers versus Carver Yellow Jackets game drew a large crowd, with the Tigers described as mighty and the band delivering a lively performance including a routine to The In Crowd.
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Samuel Hoge
Forest Hill Presbyterian Church
Melba Hill
PTA
Tigers
Carver Yellow Jackets
Mighty Tigers
Mr. Ball
Lottie Sharpe
Eddie Clinton
Thomasville High Spirit Drives Cheer and Fund Drive
Thomasville High students display strong spirit with pep rallies and posters praising the team. The senior and junior classes raise funds through magazine sales, with $749.49 through Thursday and a goal of $4,000 for the spring prom. Club leaders include cheerleader captain Carol Sue Jordan and band director Chester Litwin, while Mr Miles funds rallies.
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Thomasville Senior High
Bulldog
Miles
Carol Sue Jordan
Chester Litwin
Lynette Jones
Richard Lopp
Car Thief Sentenced in Interstate Transport Case
Darrell Pell, 22, of Clara Cox Apartments, received a two year federal prison term for transporting a stolen 1965 car across state lines. FBI arrested him August 9 after a February 13 theft at Dean Motors in Hardeeville, South Carolina. he was tried in Greensboro federal court.
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Darrell Pell
Clara Cox Apts
FBI
Dean Motors
Hardeeville
S. C
Federal District Court
Greensboro
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W. I. Spaugh
Reservist
Joyce
Duke
Batik
Japan
Vanderbilt University
DR. Duncan Hetherington
Prudence
Pollock
Realty Board
Albert Taylor
National Guard
William Penn
Atlanta, Ga
Thomasville
High Corner
George Cushwa
Mr. Shadrick
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ramseur
American Legion
National Guard Assn
United States
Municipal Finance Officers Assn
United Stats
Canada
Rotary Club
Randolph County Young Democratic Club
Randolph County Board of Elections
Lois Brown
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