Published: November 14, 2008 05:48 pm            

50 Years Ago – Nov. 12, 1958

From The Randolph Guide

Hopes of an early extension of Asheboro’s city limits were expressed this week as city officials ordered a survey of the area involved and set a public hearing.

Although no definite lines have been determined, the new city limits line would extend just east of the intersection of Old Salisbury Road and Salisbury Street Extension, extend to the new U.S. 64 Bypass just east of the intersection with NC 902, move along the northern shoulder of the bypass to a point just east of Cox Road, then to a point south of Atlantic Avenue and back to the city limits at Country Club Drive.

The area would take in the offices of Randolph Electric Membership Corp., Randolph Telephone Membership and Walker Shoe Co.

If no formidable opposition is expressed at the public hearing, the City Council can annex the territory by resolution.

On the other hand, the Council can order a referendum upon presentation of a petition from 15 percent of qualified voters in the affected area.

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Two garment industries have indicated an interest in establishing a plant in Coleridge.

Julian Brady of Brady Manufacturing Co., which moved its handkerchief plant to Coleridge after fire destroyed its Ramseur plant last winter, said both firms showing interest are established businesses. Their primary concern is finding women experienced in operating commercial sewing machines. That includes workers skilled as seamers, in the operation of bedspread machines and other types of sewing machines.

“The managements’ decisions will depend a great deal on the number of applications they receive,” Brady said.

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The Asheboro City Council approved without opposition Thursday a recommendation from the local dental and medical associations for the fluoridation of the city water supply.

The vote was unanimous following a presentation of the advantages of fluoride by Dr. Joseph Suggs, spokesman for the Randolph County Dental Association. It’s believed fluoride combats tooth decay in children.

The Council voted to file formal application with the State Board of Health for permission to fluoridate the water and to purchase the necessary equipment.

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Hough’s Service Store will open in Randleman on Friday, Nov. 14, it was announced today.

The new store, located next to Andrews Home & Auto Supply, will feature a stock of infants, girls, boys and ladies shoes. The store will also sell ladies and children’s hosiery, lingerie, yard goods and children’s wear.

The store is owned by L.W. Hough and will be operated by Mrs. Hough with assistance from Larry and Rebecca Hough.

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Randolph Macon of the Coleridge Senior Club was elected president of the Randolph 4-H Club Council. He has been a member of the Farm and Home Electric Demonstration team that brought home honors from state competitions.

Marion Green of the Ramseur Senior Club was elected vice president and Donna Leigh Lawrence of the Seagrove Senior Club was voted secretary.

Other officers elected were Martha Lewis of Farmer, song leader; John Smith of Coleridge, pianist; Roy Caudill of Seagrove, reporter; and Cynthia Pritchard of Coleridge, recreation leader.

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Airman 3rd Class Robert G. Hussey Jr. of Asheboro has been assigned to Headquarters Chicago Air Defense Sector, Truex Field.

– Compiled by Larry Penkava, The Randolph Guide

        

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