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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1933

Page

3

Blue Eagles 10 Face Good Faith Test This Week

NRA code enforcement concerns surface as firms adjust schedules to meet blanket code. Sizemore notes misconceptions rather than intent to cheat, while Washington hints at action to revoke Blue Eagle status. Lawrence Hogan reports diamonds Adams Millis conform well, but other mills in Durham to Charlotte show violations in cotton textile sector.

Frank J. Sizemore Chamber of Commerce NRA Sizemore Washington Blue Eagle Lawrence Hogan American Federation of Durham Charlotte Diamond Adams Millis

Uniform charge on auto service spurs code adoption in High Point

Twenty four automobile dealers, repairmen and service station operators in High Point agreed on a uniform price scale and signed the blanket code. Prices for washing and greasing cars will rise effective Monday, payrolls and staff to increase, hours to be set, and a nationwide code to be drafted Thursday in Charlotte or Nashville with industry representatives. Names of signatories include Geo. W. Lowe, Gate City Motor Co., Pat Brown, Lyles Chevrolet, and others.

High Point Charlotte Nashville Tenn Geo. W. Lowe, Inc Gate City Motor Co Pat Brown, Inc Lyles Chevrolet Co Horace G. Ilderton, Inc Apple Auto Repair Shell Auto Repair R. M. Abernethy Repair Shop Weber Motor Co Exide High Point Battery Co Hiatt Tire Co Mutual Tire and Battery Co Shell Tire and Battery McDonald's Service Stores, Inc City J. G. Horney Tri-Me Sheraton Auto Service Jackson's Auto Superior Tar Heel Cavalier Burton’s Pure Oil

Twin cucumbers showcase unusual Siamese twin growths

The Enterprise reports two sets of twin cucumbers found yesterday. One pair, found by G. W. Towery at Hillcrest Silk Mills, shows two full-grown cucumbers joined like Siamese twins. Another, grown by A. F. Edwards at 207 Barker Street, features a normal fruit with a partially formed twin attached.

Yesteray G. W. Towery Hillcrest Silk Mills A. F. Edwards Barker Street

Rawley Named Appraiser for HOlarC in Guilford County

J P Rawley publisher of The Enterprise and the Burlington Times News was appointed by Alan O Nea l state manager of the Home Owners Loan Corporation as appraiser for the corporation in High Point township. J S Moore was named appraiser for the balance of Guilford County.

J. P. Rawley The Enterprise Burlington Times-News Alan 8. O'Neal Home Owners Loan Corporation High Point Township Salisbury J.S. Moore Greensboro Guilford County

Local Appraiser McRae Named Corporation Attorney. Rawley to Begin Real Estate Role

Appraiser Don C. McRae has been designated as the corporation's attorney for the entire county and has begun duties. Wrightsville Beach publisher William Rawley, a recognized real estate authority and Atlantic Building and Loan Association founder, will start work upon returning tomorrow. Congressman Umstead had signaled support for Rawley earlier in the week.

Don C. McRae O'Neal Rawley Wrightsville Beach Atlantic Building and Loan Association William B. Umstead

Springfield Memorial Meet Draws Quakers Saturday

Springfield Memorial association to convene its twenty sixth annual meeting at the Springfield Memorial church near Asheboro road. Attendees will honor the dead in the old cemetery and plan ongoing work while touring the new memorial church and museum connected by a colonnade.

Christian Brotherhood Springfield Memorial Church Asheboro Road Springfield Memorial Associate New Memorial North Carolina Guilford County

Final Services For Mrs Flinchum To Be Held Monday

Funeral services for Mrs Stacy Fulp Flinchum who died Saturday will be at her daughter's home at 1604 Longstreet then Cedar Hill Primitive Baptist Church in Surry County for interment. Elder J W Williard will lead a short home service before a 10:30 a m procession. Born September 25 1864 she was the daughter of Aaron and Sally Denny Fulp. Surviving children include Cora Denny J B Denny Rena Flinchum Rosa Flinchum Walter Flinchum and Isaac Flinchum. Brothers King and Martin Fulp and William and Squire Fulp also survive.

Stacy Fulp Flinchum S. C. Denny Longstreet J. W. Williard Cedar Hill Primitive Baptist Church Surry County Flinchum Aaron Sally Denny Fulp Surry William P. Flinchum Cora Denny High Point Denny Kernersville Rena Flinchum Airy Rosa Flinchum Walter Flinchum Carthage Issac Flinch

How Each Employer May Check If He's Following the Codes

Frank J. Sizemore Sizemore of the Chamber of Commerce says employers can verify code compliance by asking if they have raised wages to the minimum, set maximum hours, and hired additional workers. He notes these steps reflect meeting the Recovery agreement goals and duties.

Frank J. Sizemore Chamber of Commerce Sizemore Mr. Sizemore

Realty firm opens divisional office in city

Taylor M. Simpson, district supervisor for National Realty Management Company Inc, announces a new divisional office at 112 West Washington Street. The firm, successor to Greyling Realty, will direct work in North and South Carolina and eastern Tennessee with leaders Henry Koonts Chauncey Hills and J. C. White overseeing regional real estate, eastern NC, and the tax department.

National Realty Management Company, Inc Greyling Realty Corporation North South Carolina Tennessee Taylor M. Simpson Greyling West Washington Street Simpson United States New York

Curb markets seek repeal as city considers new ordinance

The city council will discuss repealing last week’s curb market ordinance that limits operations to designated areas and requires new permanent quarters. Curb market operators argue the rules threaten business and seek relief from stringent controls while noting economic strain on grocers and shoppers.

M. W. Nash Nash

Painters Schedule Second Meeting With Local Group

A second meeting of local painters formed last Wednesday with E. L. Millikan as chairman will be held Monday at 7 30 PM at the Snow Lumber Company office.

E. L. Millikan Snow Lumber Company

Community Singing At Tabernacle Today

The monthly community singing will be held at the Gospel Tabernacle on Willowbrook street this afternoon at 2 o clock. A special feature will be performances by the Chisholm sisters of Thomasville.

Tabernacle Gospel Tabernacle Willowbrook Street Chisholm Sisters Thomasville

Postoffice Moves Quietly to New High Point Building

High Point shifts operations as the old post office on Main and Commercial closes after Saturday at noon. Moving day proceeds to the new Jeaan and Mainetrante site with mail boxes swapped by midnight while box holders may visit old or new facilities.

High Point Norman Thomas W. G. Friddle Calaboose Southern Richmond Main Commercial Streets Jeaan and Mainetrante O. R. York York

Watermelon Feast Draws Civic Clubs Tuesday

Farmers plan their annual watermelon feast at Blair's Dairy Farm on South Main Street. Charles Sheffield from the state department of agriculture will give the principal address. Plato M. Davis announces the event after recent dairy talks in Washington. The gathering aims to build community ties with entertainment and a pre‑feast baseball game.

Blair South Main Street High Point Farmers’ Civic Organization Charles Sheffield State Department of Agriculture Plato M. Davis Farmers’ Civic Organization Washington Chamber of Commerce

Salvation Army Opens Drive September 14 In High Point

High Point Salvation Army board approves a 1933 34 budget of 9764 up from 1932 33 and announces the annual fundraising campaign begins Monday September 14 Adjutant John O Beirne notes the post assisted 42 active families with groceries fuel garments shoes and medical care totaling 9000 in relief plus 243 agent consultations and 35275 street and indoor meetings attendance The report highlights a new kindergarten program for underprivileged children and gymnasium pool and kindergarten activities attracting thousands of participants

High Point Salvation Army Post John O’beirne Salvation Army Board of Directors O’beirne General Family Relief Bureau of the Post Y. P. Legion North Carolina Georgia Virginia Tennessee South Carolina New York Florence O'Beirne

Federal engineer approves new High Point post office

H B McAllister, inspecting engineer for the federal government, formally approves the new High Point post office after a thorough inspection. The building opens to the public next week and features an automatic light control system praised as a first in a federal building.

H. 8. McAllister Washington High Point United States Mr. McAllister

Bradley Calls Amass Meeting for Industrial Workers

President D. W. Bradley has called a special mass meeting of Industrial Workers Association members at the senior high school campus this afternoon at 5 o'clock. Bradley will address the gathering and says important matters will be discussed. All association members are invited regardless of their class of work.

Industrial Workers Association D. W. Bradley Bradley Industrial Workers Hall Alma Desk Company Myrtle Deak Company Bradley Tottend Thomasville

Turkish Marriage Licenses Conditional on Alphabet Certificate

Turkish marriage applicants must present a certificate proving knowledge of the new alphabet to obtain a license. The measure ties nuptial permission to literacy in the reform script. The policy aims to promote cultural modernization and language standardization.

Piedmont Textile Council Meeting This Afternoon

The Piedmont Textile Council representing United Textile Workers from Danville to Charlotte meets today at 2:30 PM in the Central Labor Union hall North Wrenn Street. Plans to expand the council’s reach and alleged Industrial Recovery Act code violations are on the agenda. A Leaksville mass meeting under council auspices aims to organize a local U T W chapter there.

Piedmont Textile Council United Textile Workers Danville Charlotte Central Labor Union Hall North Wrenn Street Leaksville

Schools to Open Sept 20 as Contracts Mailed

Contracts were mailed to teachers from last year by the city schools superintendent T Wingate Andrews. The plan calls for opening around September 20. Six contracts issued to fill vacancies from resignations. State operation will cut staff by 12, with enrollment rise expected. Salary scales not yet announced.

T. Wingate Andrews Andrews

Guilford Hosts Second Annual Peace Conference

The Guilford College hosts a two day international relations conference led by Kirby Page editor of The World Tomorrow and Dr Josiah Morse of the University of South Carolina. Sponsored by the North Carolina Friends church peace committee and Guilford County Peace League, the event centers on The Christian and World Cooperation with open lectures and classes. Delegations from Wesley Memorial Methodist and Central Friends churches will attend. Former High Point students connected to the speakers are expected. Public access is invited.

Guilford Guilford College Kirby Page World Tomorrow Josiah Morse University of South Carolina Peace Committee North Carolina Friends Church Organization Guilford County Peace League Christian and World Cooperation Wesley Memorial Methodist Central Friends High Point

Upholsterers Local to Meet on Emergency Issue

Everett Morris recording secretary of Upholsterers Local Union No 37 announced a call meeting this afternoon at 2 o clock in the Central Labor Union to consider an important emergency matter.

Everett Morris Central Labor Union

Old-Fashioned Courtesy Still Charms Readers

Readers reflect that one enduring trait from bygone days remains powerful its old fashioned courtesy. The nostalgic remark highlights politeness and considerate acts as a universal source of happiness.

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Blue Eagles Bizemore J. 8. Moore J. & Rawley Springfield Church Realty Firm National Realty Management Company Tory Doven Friddle Postoffice James A. Farley Josiah Bailey Bob Reynolds W. B. Umstead Blair’ S P. M. Davis Salvation Army Post Eee Federal P. O Peage Meeting A.J. Koonce Xoonce Funeral Home, Inc South Main ST
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