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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1966
Page
9
Yesterday's heavy rain failed to dampen spirits as three youngsters share an umbrella while a man makes shelter from cardboard and a sweater-clad youth shields against water. In a swollen stream they turn wet weather into playful adventure amid the downpour.
Carl Parker of Culler Street was charged with breaking and entering and larceny after a break-in at Mirror Products Company on West Green Drive. Entry involved breaking a window. a cabinet was opened and three checks were stolen, later recovered.
The Farlow Funeral Home of Asheboro is purchased by Kenneth McDowell of High Point and Robert H. Ridge of Asheboro. T. R. Farlow, who has led the firm for 32 years, will retire. McDowell and Ridge are Randolph natives. McDowell previously worked with Sechrest Funeral Home and has served as vice president. Ridge has managed the funeral home for a year as the establishment has served Randolph residents since 1852.
Enterprise staff writer reports 1966 total assessed valuation for High Point Township and city real estate and personal property at 310 812 484 with a 7.11 percent rise from 1965. Personal property up 11.97 percent to 105 921 024. Real estate township 204 891 460. city real estate 197 277 910. Rural area's total about 8 932 903, up 791 000. 이어
More than 2 000 educators gather next week at Burlington for the 44th North Central District Convention of the North Carolina Education Assn. Holiday for students at High Point and other schools. general session titled High Hopes features Dr. A C Dawson and education program leaders.
John Clay Holland theater manager and Richard Michael Ford protectionist asked for a jury trial in Municipal Court. Police arrested them on September 8 and confiscated the film. The move tests the new ordinance banning showing pictures of females over 12 with exposed breasts. The law, passed in July and effective in August, follows a vague earlier statute struck down by the State Supreme Court.
Mayor Carson Stout says the 44 year old city hall should be demolished as land around Commerce and Wrenn streets is worth more. Voters have approved bonds for a new administration building. architects are being sought while site options are narrowed. The cramped, partly leased structure has long been considered inadequate for city needs.
The Friendship weather forecast shows rain likely through Wednesday with cloudy skies and a 50 percent chance of showers or thundershowers. Highs are expected near 75 today and Wednesday, with a low of 67 tonight.
The Thomasville City Council approved an 18 month contract with Sur-Way Ambulance Service of Albemarle for area service within a 10 mile radius. Two 1965 ambulances will be provided at $15 per trip with city quarters and shelter for attendants. Location of ambulance housing to be decided by Oct 1. Davidson County officials may also join.
A High Point police officer was slightly hurt when his patrol car was struck by a news vehicle on Nathan Hunt Drive. The Enterprise driver Caviness was charged with left side driving. Multiple other drivers faced yield right of way or damage claims in crashes at Park Wise streets and other intersections.
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