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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1931

Page

8

Buyers From 12 States And Bahamas At Market

Fifty-one buyers from a dozen states and the Bahamas registered at the Southern Furniture Exposition building during the first hour of the mid-summer market's second and final week. Buyers included representatives from large southern stores and groups. orders were slower than last week's opening. The cancellation of a $4,000,000 cooperative national advertising campaign was viewed favorably by exhibitors, with notes expected to be returned. A list of arriving buyers includes W. A. Mann Miami. N. S. Garrett Ahoskie. J. A. Price Monroe. J. M. Gilly Appalachias. C. J. Fauth Thee Hirsch Miami. I. C. Helmly Savannah. W. B. Martin Greensboro. J. W. Miller York. W. A. Crank Roanoke. and others from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and the Bahamas.

States Bahama Islands Southern Furniture Exposition Southern Co-Operative National Furniture W. A. Mann M. W. Mann Miami Fla N. S. Garrett Ahoskie A. Rogan Brooklyn N. Y Sam P. Burton Asheville B. Mankins Denver Logan W. Va M. J. Whidden W.S. Badcock Mulberry H. E. Copple J. A. Price Monroe C. Grantham Dothan Ala G. G. Ewald D. J. Bishop Edwin Tenn K. K. Everett Ft. Lauderdale J. D. Kirkland C. G. Green Plant City Fila J. M. Gilly Appalachias G. M. Gilly Harlan, Ky T. &. Hart T. R. Hart Screven Hart Jacksonville A. W. Higgins Greensboro W. Crawford Aiken J. A. Garfunkel Leon Holley 8. C C. J. Fauth Thee Hirsch I. C. Helmly Savannah Charlies F. Helmly W. C. Kelly Charlotte R. B

Church Census Organized by Cherry Street Presbyterian Men

The Cherry Street Presbyterian church through its men’s division launches a city census of colored non Christians and non church members. It aims to gauge the church preference of unaffiliated residents and is inter denominational in scope.

Cherry Street

Freshly Canned Vegetables Emphasize Fresh Picked Quality

When canning vegetables it is desirable to use produce as freshly picked as possible. This applies particularly to asparagus peas beans and corn to preserve flavor texture and nutrients.

High Point Man Will Speak At Labor Meeting

A. R. Harrison of High Point will be among speakers at the North Carolina Federation of Labor convention to be held August 10–12 at Greensboro's King Cotton hotel. Willis Smith, Raleigh, NC House speaker, will deliver the principal address opening day. Approximately 200 delegates and visitors are expected.

A. R. Harrison North Carolina Federation of Labor King Cotton Hotel Greensboro Willis Smith Raleigh North Carolina House of Representatives Edward F. McGrady Washington, D. C American Federation of Labor Charles P. Howard Indianapolis Ind International Typographical Union George L. Berry Nashville Journeymen Barber’s Union Giles C. Courtney Richmond Dowell E. Patterson Charleston D. C W. P. Loftis Charlotte Associated General Contractors of America R. W. Henninger Gardner Council On Arnold Schiffman State Merchants’ Association Paul C. Lindley T. A. Wilson State Industrial Commission C. O. Hice Salisbury High Point C. W. Fowler J. E. Baumberger Asheville Federation Mr. Lawrence W. A. Schrock, Jr B. F. Best Durham Greensboro Central Labor Union R. Murphy Williams Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Chamber of Commerce C. M. Ketchum North Carolina Merchants’ Association Miss Harriett Elliot League of Women Voters Central Labor Onion North Carolina Industrial Commission State Federation of Labor W. M. Weatherly R. R. Lawrence North Carolina General Assembly

Impressive Rites Held For Woodrow Ellington

Funeral services for 18 year old Woodrow Ellington, drowned last Thursday night at Eden House beach, were held at 10 this morning. Dr A B Conrad, Rev L F Tuttie, and Dr Charles Haddon Nabers officiated. Pallbearers included Roy Hepler and Vernon Hoskins among others. flowers were carried by local women.

Woodrow Ellington Co. F. Ellington Eden House Beach Gorawecida Onabwaad Samatace A. B. Conrad First Baptist Church L. F. Tuttie Wesley Memorial M Ellington Roy Hepler Robert Hoskins Chas Lee Amos Vernon Hoskins Albert McAnally al Barbour T. R. King Carl Gibson Mary Alice Sheloff Hazel Haynes Addie Lomax Eliza Lomax Thelma Patrick Ira Hensley C. C., Chapman M. R. Shields R. E. Campbell Clyde Chapman

Transients Decrease Here During Summer

Salvation Army post reports 125 transients cared for in June and July, down from 136 last year. Total this year 565, with 147 in January, as winter months saw higher intake. Welfare Board often redirects applicants to the Salvation Army due to lack of funding.

Salvation Army Welfare Board

Two Slight Fires Reported in City This Morning

Two small fires caused minor alarms with no damage. Trash burning in an upstairs room at 210 South Main drawn attention of neighbors and firefighters from Companies 1 2 and 6. A second blaze at Kearns Furniture on Hamilton Street started in a dry kiln end and was quickly extinguished by Company 2 at 4 10 this morning.

Ella S Dallas South Main Street Kearns Furniture Company Hamilton Street

Man Collapses From Heat In Drug Store

R. M. Clendenin of Elon College fainted in Cecil's Drug Store on North Main Street. He was removed by Yow's Ambulance to High Point Hospital around 2:30 PM. The collapse was blamed on heat and a weak condition from recent illness.

R. M. Clendenin Elon College Yow High Point Hospital Cecil North Main Street Clendenin

Guilford Man Sues H P T D Ry for 50000

W E B Hendrix of Guilford County filed suit in the Guilford County clerk’s office for 50000 against the High Point Thomasville and Denton railroad over injuries from an incident while employed as a brake man. He alleges on August 29 1929 at High Rock the engine bumped a freight car causing him to fall and injure his back.

Greensboro W. Eb, Hendrix Guilford County High Point Thomasville Denton Hendrix High Rock

Six Injured In Highland Avenue Car Collision

Six members of the Oates family were hurt when Rev D E Oates driving a Chevrolet coach crashed into a railroad underpass support on Highland avenue. Injuries ranged from a fractured rib to facial cuts and bruises. all were treated at Guilford General hospital after being taken by Yow's ambulance.

D. E. Oates Highland Avenue Highland Road David Oates Rumell Oates Kathleen Oates Guilford General Hospital

Cincinnati School Honors Stimson In Music

Professor Ernest B. Stimson head of the music department at High Point College and Miss Kathleen Stimson returned to Cincinnati after June and July there. Stimson received the Bachelor of Music degree from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music last week, adding to his three prior degrees from the same institution.

Ernest B. Stimson High Point College Kathleen Stimson Cincinnati Stimson Cincinnati Conservatory of Music

Four Truths We Can Cling To Says Dr Wabers

In a First Presbyterian morning sermon Dr Charles Haddon Walters outlines four truths to hold fast amid upheaval. He asserts the fact of God as Father, the saving power of Christ, the ultimate triumph of right, and life eternal beyond the grave.

First Presbyterian Church Charles Haddon Walters Henest Jesus Father Christ Theological Seminary God

Four truths to cling to in life’s storms

A religious reflection emphasizes faith in Jesus as the resurrection and the life. The speaker urges believers to hold fast to four core truths as guidance through trials and challenges.

Mania for Four-Leaf Clovers Seizes City

Four-leaf clovers spark a city wide craze as residents seek luck and collectors compete at markets and stalls for these rare symbols. Local shops report surging demand and tight supplies amid the clover boom.

Clove caps found by local residents’ knees worn seeking them

Dresses and trousers wear at the knees as residents crawl on the ground searching for these clovers. Euneta Graves of 803 Tryon Street reports possession of 22 clovers while Becky Graham found nine and John Farlow seven.

Euneta Graves Tryon Street Becky Graham John Farlow

Peach Orange Rhubarb Conserves With Nut Meats

A conserve combines one part peaches three parts oranges one part rhubarb and some nut meats. The recipe yields a tangy fruit preserve with a nutty finish.

Wilson Hargrove Struck by Hammer After Argument

Wilson Hargrove, a Black man living at 312 Jack's Row, was treated at Guilford General Hospital for facial lacerations after a hammer strike. He attributed the blow to Henry Davis, also Black. Harm was not serious. he was discharged home. The confrontation followed a verbal dispute.

Wilson Hargrove Jack's Row Guilford General Hospital Henry Davis

Stubborn Piles Man Recovers After 25 Years

Detroit resident T. G. Rockstrom shares relief after using Peterson's Ointment for piles. He claims a fourth box nearly cured him and praises the product as the greatest ointment he has heard of. Box price is 35 cents at drug stores.

T. G. Rockstrom Detroit Peterson

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