----- — From The Randolph Guide – April 27, 1960

Sen. B. Everett Jordan today reopened the old question about construction of a flood-control dam on Deep River north of Randleman, requesting survey funds from the Senate Appropriations Committee.

The Deep River dam, a question mark since the first survey in the WPA-PWA days, has been proposed as one of a network of dams to curb flood damage in the Cape Fear River Basin. In recent months the issue has bogged down in a hassle between the U.S. Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture about whether farm ponds or larger river dams are the most advisable.

Jordan’s request asks for $30,000 for surveys on the Cape Fear River Basin Project. The amount is one of the smaller items included in a larger request totaling more than $5 million for 15 major water projects in North Carolina.

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The Asheboro Friends Meeting congregation will hold the official opening of their new building on Sunday, May 1, with the laying of the cornerstone after the morning service.

The message will be delivered by the Rev. Seth Hinshaw, former pastor of the church and now secretary of the North Carolina Yearly Meeting. After the laying of the cornerstone, a picnic lunch  will be served in the fellowship hall.

The current minister, the Rev. Bascom Rollins, extends a cordial invitation to all members and friends to attend the service.

The meetinghouse, located at the corner of Kivett and Main streets, was first occupied Jan. 3, 1960, and contains an auditorium with seating for 350 downstairs and a balcony that seats 50. There are 23 Sunday school rooms.

Asheboro Friends was organized in 1913 with 17 charter members.

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Randolph County Boy Scouts will confirm the fact that spring is here this weekend when they take to the woods for the annual Camporee at Union School near Ulah, April 29 through May 1.

Approximately 125 scouts in the Randolph district are expected to check in Friday afternoon for a full weekend of activities. Scouting executive Howard Hunter, Camporee Chairman T.J. Robinson and Camporee Chief Waldo Durham are supervising the event.

Saturday’s activities will include competitive events for patrols and demonstrations of various scouting skills and achievements. A special campfire ceremony – to which the public is invited – will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday. The tap-out ceremony will be conducted by the Order of the Arrow and Post 525 of First Presbyterian Church will present a history of scouting. Several volunteer experts will participate, including David Stedman, Jack Hayworth, Dick Sweeney, Ed McGee, John McGlohon, Bill Somers and Ralph McAdams.

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The  Hol-Ridge Community 4-H Club met April 18 in the Pleasant Ridge Fellowship Hall.  The meeting began with the  4-H pledge and a program by Nancy Allen entitled The Summer Sky. Others taking part in the program were Billy Joe Allen, David Cox, Jonathan Cox, Tommy  Allen, Patricia Brown, Sammy Williams, Rebecca Cox, Mrs. V.C. Cox, Mamie Joyce and Mrs. Elmer Allen.

Following the program, a short business session was held. Mamie Joyce served refreshments. During their separate meetings, the girls were given a demonstration on making beds correctly. The boys had a period of recreation.

– Compiled by Larry Penkava from archives of The Randolph Guide