Published: May 14, 2008 03:15 pm            

50 Years Ago: May 14, 1958

From The Randolph Guide

A compromise of sorts will allow the two Asheboro movie theaters to be open on a limited basis on Sundays.

Managers of the Carolina and Sunset theaters had requested that the Asheboro Board of Commissioners permit them to run continuous shows throughout Sunday afternoons and evenings.

A delegation of church leaders asked the city to deny the request, maintaining the policy of no Sunday movies.

Both sides were allowed to express their views to the board prior to the vote. Seven ministers and six lay leaders spoke out against Sunday movies as detrimental to the moral and spiritual welfare of the community.

Robert White of the Carolina Theatre and Dick Stone of the Sunset were the only speakers in favor of Sunday movies.

The board voted to allow the movie theaters to operate from 1:30 to 5:30 on Sunday afternoons. Both White and Stone said they would have their first Sunday shows on May 18.

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Gov. Luther Hodges called on Randleman to actively solicit industry to locate here during his keynote address at the dedication of United Brass Works.

"To the people of Randleman, I would like to say that this new industry is important not only for itself but for the additional opportunities it represents," said Hodges. "... Let's investigate this possibility and see if a related or complementary manufacturing operation would be feasible."

United Brass moved its production facilities to Randleman from its origins in Brooklyn, N.Y. The guests, numbered at more than 500, toured the plant and saw the making of valves and fittings.

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Sheriff Wayne W. Wilson, a candidate for re-nomination in the May 31 Democratic primary, announced today that he will appear on television on Monday, May 19, to bring a "message of interest and importance to the voters of Randolph County."

Wilson said he will appear on Channel 2, WFMY-TV, from 6:15 to 6:30 p.m. He said he will outline the operations of his office and tell some of the highlights of his career as sheriff.

Wilson is opposed in the primary by Raeford Gaddis.

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Richard S. Clark was elected chairman of the Randolph Democratic Party executive committee Saturday to succeed Thad Moser, who held the position for four years before deciding to step down.

Other members elected to the committee were Mrs. B.C. Jones of Franklinville, Clyde Ayers of Archdale, Fred Thomas of Ramseur and Paul Bell of Randleman, vice chairman.

Ralph Bulla of Asheboro was named secretary and John Ingram of Asheboro was elected treasurer.



- Compiled by Larry Penkava, The Randolph Guide

        

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