From The Randolph Guide – Nov. 19, 1958

A group of fence sitters concerning annexation has asked the Asheboro City Council for a meeting to explain expansion plans. The meeting, set for Nov. 25, is an outgrowth of a citizens’ meeting at the home of Bill Craven on Dublin Road. About 50 residents who would be affected by annexation attended the meeting to discuss the pros and cons of being taken into the city. Most live east of Shamrock Road in the vicinity of Greystone Terrace, Shannon and Avondale roads.

Deane F. Bell, one of the interested people, said most in attendance had not fully determined whether they were for or against annexation. “We felt that there were a number of questions which needed answering,” Bell said. “We discussed the pros and cons of the annexation proposal and as a result of the meeting we will meet with the City Council to discuss the benefits in city services which would be available to us in the event of annexation.”

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The Ramseur Division of Klopman Mills Inc., will hold an open house on Thursday, Nov. 20, to allow relatives and friends of employees an opportunity to see the facilities of the sprawling plant. The Ramseur Division consists of worsted and weaving operations. The worsted facility was built in 1950 and was a subsidiary of a northern firm before Klopman acquired the plant in 1955. Klopman then began an expansion project to include weaving.

Worsted produces synthetic and wool yarns for the parent company and for the trade. George P. Goble is superintendent. Weaving began in late 1955 and produces high-quality fabrics. Luther D. Rummage is superintendent.

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Campaign Chairman Henry Klepacki announced today that the United Fund of Greater Asheboro’s 1959 goal of $51,264.13 has been reached and surpassed by some $1,000. Klepacki complimented the various United Fund division chairmen, team captains and solicitors for their work. The also thanked the community for its support.

Greater Asheboro United Fund President J.O. DeVries said, “This is the third year in succession that Asheboro has gone over the top with the United Fund drive, which certainly is an indication that the citizens in this area realize and willingly assume their responsibility in supporting their health, welfare and recreational agencies. This is indeed a credit to everyone in our community.”

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The Asheboro Blue Comet football team defeated Albemarle 28-6 last Friday and will travel to Catawba College this week to meet Hickory for the championship of the Western North Carolina High School Athletic Association. The win over Albemarle was witnessed by some 7,000 fans. The Comets are now 11-0 for the season and are Piedmont Conference champions.

Albemarle scored first, but AHS soon displayed its superiority. Quarterback Ed Wheless ran the ball over in the second quarter from three yards out. Then before halftime, Wheless again scored on a drive that featured runs by Mark Leggett and Bobby Fritz. Leggett accounted for the two second-half scores as the Comets stayed mainly on the ground.

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Hallie C. Reaves of Reaves Walgreen Agency has been named county chairman of the annual fund drive for the North Carolina Pharmaceutical Research Foundation.

– Compiled by Larry Penkava, The Randolph Guide