Bellwether Of Business Furniture Outlook In 1968
Enterprise staff writer Jim Hawkins reports that the April Southern furniture market in High Point drew nationwide buyers, with higher attendance than prior markets and solid sales. Leo Heer notes shifts toward total living concepts, packaged rooms, and continued wood production amid rising motel capacity and improved housing. He predicts 1968 will be a fine year with strong October market prospects.
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JIM Hawkins Enterprise
Leo Heer
Southern Furniture Exposition
Heer
Piedmont North Carolina
High Point
North Carolina
East Green Drive
Southern Market Shows Uptick Despite Regional Gaps
Heer reports the Southern furniture market rose 15 percent from last April and 6 percent from 1966, with broader attendance offsetting weaker Midwest and Canada regions. Market stays dispersed across a 30 acre expo complex, easing crowding and spreading buyer flow. Some discussion favors Thursday openings to extend stays, but weekends remain key. focus remains on value, logistics, and merchandise planning. Oak View School marks honor to Mrs Kalldoff as PTA plants American holly with principal J R Wells nearby.
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Heer
Midwest
Canada
Regisighest
Ornice Kalldoff
Oak View School
PTA
Thomasville High students compete in district events and prom notes
Johnny Musser pitched the Bulldogs to a ninth win over Boyden High as Thomasville teams played Lexington on Sophomore Day. The 56th annual North Carolina debate finals at UNC Chapel Hill featured 25 teams. Thomasville had both sides represented with teams led by Susan Allen, Robert Adams, Charles Kennerly, and Danny Clodfelter. An assembly discussed registration and next year courses. the Junior Senior Prom ran Friday night with decorations by Suzanne Carlton and Marie Williams and dismissal at 2 15.
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Thomasville
Johnny Musser
Bulldogs
Boyden High School
Lexington
South Rowan
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Edward Collins
North Carolina
Susan Allen
Robert Adams
Charles Kennerly
Danny Clodfelter
Suzanne Carlton
Marie Williams
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Jerry Parrish
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Taylor
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United States Marine Corps
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Pat Taylor
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