Williams-Norris furniture plants sold in court bid
Williams-Norris furniture plants on English Cove sold under court order for 67000 with 15 percent cash and rest on court approval. Receivers Owen Ese and C. M. Vanstory Jr plan to seek court confirmation. bidders included R. Terry, J. P. Rawley, and R. S. Quigley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Rawley
R. B. Terry Bay
M. J. Wrenn
R. I. Quigley
R. L. Beth
Thomasville
Reensboro
Wrenn
Terry
Rawley
Lambeth
Finch Furniture Many
W. F. Ross
South
Knox
J. Vassie Wilson
Nox Wilson
Premier Planta
Frazier Lemke Act Seen Benefiting Few Farmers
Major Bruce Craven of ity cites the Frazier Lemke farm moratorium as life saving for a limited number of farmers who cannot pay debts. The act grants a three year moratorium on foreclosures with court set rent during the period, aiding those seeking agreements with creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bruce Craven
Ity
Directors of North Carolina Merchants Association Meet Wednesday
The North Carolina Merchants' Association will hold a board of directors meeting at the Sheraton hotel Wednesday at 11 a.m. D. A. Dowdy, a board member, disclosed the time though the agenda was not listed. The note signals likely important issues in line with recent association activities.
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North Carolina Merchants’ Association
Sheraton Hotel
D. A. Dowdy
Willard Dowell
Armory Funding Sought for High Point Armories
National Guard units request Works Progress Administration funds to build two armory facilities in Greensboro with grants of 23500 and 24100 dollars. Plans for a single multi use armory auditorium are discussed though WPA grants cap at 25000. A site committee is seeking a suitable location and outdoor training area.
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High Point
National Guard
Greensboro
Works Progress Administration
Sam H. Strickland
Raleigh
Local Firemen Head to Wilmington for State Convention
Fire Chief E K Ingram and nine High Point firefighters depart tonight for Wilmington to attend the North Carolina State Firemen's association annual convention. The event runs from tomorrow morning at 9 until Thursday with a return planned for Friday morning. Attendees include Captain W H Long O M Hayworth W L Moser J L Medlin M B Shoemaker W A Metcalf Capt G W Methee Capt L W Kennedy and Capt J R Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Ingram
High Point Fire Department
Wilmington
North Carolina State Firemen's Association
Ingram
W. H. Long
O. M. Hayworth
W. L. Moser
J. L. Medlin
M. B. Shoemaker
W. A. Metcalf
G. W. Methee
L. W. Kennedy
J. R. Long
Bureau tests carpet wear with rapid abrasion machine
The U. S. Bureau of Standards operates a machine that tests carpet and rug wear. It simulates years of use in mere minutes, exposing textile samples to accelerated wear to gauge durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bureau of Standards
Dismissed Proceedings May Reinstated Under New Act
Proceedings with the Conciliation Commissioner continue until final settlement. A petition in Federal court in Greensboro starts the process or it may be initiated before the Conciliation Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Austin Finch Named to National Mobilization Social Work Committee
Austin Finch of Thomasville Chair Company is the sole North Carolinian named to the 1935 Mobilization for Human Needs national citizens committee. The 91-member panel represents 20 states and the District of Columbia, selected for long service in civic and welfare work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
North Carolinian
Greensboro
T. Austin Finch
Thomasville Chair Company
Mobilization For Human Needs
Sarah Carrington
Frederic R. Kellogg
National Citizens Committee
America
What Do You Know of North Carolina History
Raleigh first had a plan of government by seven legislature appointed commissioners with an Intendent of Police. in 1803 Raleigh gained self government. In 1927 North Carolina led tobacco production with rad value 111000 and manufactured 413271000 dollars. Matt W. Ransom served as United States minister to Mexico after a 24-year Senate career, dying in 1904 near Weldon. Gates County was created in 1788 from Chowan Perquimans and Hertford counties due to river passage issues, per the act establishing its boundaries. John Sprunt Hill and others were named to lead the first State highway commission. General Nathaniel Green invited the appointment and Davie accepted to engage in battle if near combat.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Josephus Daniels
United States
Mexico
Morrison
William R. Davie
Gates County
Matt W. Ransom
Cleveland
Senator Ransom
Garysburg
Northampton County
Weldon
John Sprunt Hill
Durham
William A. Hart
Tarboro
John McBee
Bakersville
Rufus A. Doughton
Sparta
James
Chowan
Perquimans
Hertford
Crowan
Chowan River
Dickie Dodd Recovers After Porch Fall
Guilford General hospital attendants report Dickie Dodd seven year old son of the late Al Dodd and Mrs Edna Dodd resting nicely after a broken leg from a fall from a front porch bannister last Friday night. He and his mother had just returned from Al Dodd's funeral in South Carolina when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford General Hospital
Dickie Dodd
al Dodd
Edna Dodd
East
Russell Street
South Carolina
High Point Sergeant Parrish Improves at Home
Eugene Parrish desk sergeant with the High Point police department is reported to be improving at his home after a period of illness. Highway Patrolman Ben Ridge has been substituting for him for the past several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Parrish
High Point
Parrish
Ben Ridge
Fishing Remains Strong at City Lake
Warden William Hull reports good fishing at the city lake. Two Greensboro men caught six bass yesterday weighing a total of 12 1/2 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
William Hull
Greensboro
Streptococcus Germs Split Into Many Varieties
Dr Morris Fishbein explains that streptococci form a chain forming family with different growth conditions producing varied diseases. One group links all streptococci while others argue they are distinct organisms. The piece notes erysipelas and scarlet fever as linked to specific streptococcus strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Geia
Streptococci Show Distinct Traits Across Diseases
Streptococci accompany erysipelas scarlet fever and sore throat of epidemic type and heart infections. Specialists note no records of epidemics with mixed scarlet fever erysipelas both. only six of 5500 scarlet fever cases included erysipelas as a complication. Studying these germs aids understanding of live organisms.
Rheumatic Fever Variants In Puerto Rico Cited By Doctors
Puerto Rican doctors note that streptococcal infections here form distinctive joint and muscle afflictions in children with rheumatic fever. They suggest climate and body conditions influence germ varieties, akin to how soil changes plant qualities.
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Puerto Rico
Regent's Park Rose Garden Counts Roses
Regent's Park in London hosts a rose garden with 100 varieties and a total of 21 000 roses in the beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regent's Park
London
Boundary description and first court at Kadar Riddick's
Perquimens on the north side of Katherine and Warick creeks formed the boundary. The first court met at Kadar Riddick's.
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Perquimens
Katherine
Warick
Kadar Riddick
McDonald enters NC governor race with populist platform
Raleigh reports a Winston Salem college professor, Dr McDonald, launching the Democratic bid for governor. Observers note his pared down “Save the poor and seek the rich” program echoes Huey Long. Supporters expect a sizable vote while opponents warn against imitation of Long's methods. The move could influence Senate and lieutenant governor contests and disrupt Ehringhaus era politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Doc McDonald
Winston- Salem College
Huey Long
Dr. McDonald
Dick Fountain
Louisiana
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Dec McDonald
North Carolina
Southern Railway and North Carolina Railroad Face Suit in High Point
Edward Spoon sues for 25000 damages, claiming he was knocked from tracks near the Highland Cotton mill on February 2 1935. The Southern Railway and North Carolina Railroad deny most allegations and seek dismissal or transfer to federal court, arguing Spoon was negligent.
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The
Southern Railway Company
North Carolina Railroad Company
High Point
Edward Spoon
United States District Court
Southern Railway
Spoon
Railway
Highland Cotton Mill
Vegetable meals can balance protein and add color
A columnist argues vegetables need variety and protein balance. Suggested additions include nuts eggs cheese and milk, with cheese sauce on cauliflower, tomatoes and potatoes. Peanuts boost protein and a summer dinner features stuffed vegetables with rice and peanuts. A fresh fruit dessert completes the plate.
McDonald Faces Rural Resistance To Campaign Image
A North Carolina born candidate McDonald, now 33, faces strong opposition to his polished persona and elite education. Critics say his refined speech and attire may alienate farmers and laborers, making it hard to connect with the masses he seeks to reach.
McDonald’s Forsyth County Support Signals Political Shift
Observers note McDonald drew strong votes from Forsyth County workers farmers and small income earners and believe his message of relief could overcome initial prejudice from his manner. The long standing machine Democrats worry quietly about his rising appeal.
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McDonald
Forsyth County
Woodmen District Meet Draws 175 Members to Asheboro
About 175 Woodmen of the World members from High Point Thomasville Winston-Salem and Asheboro gathered in Asheboro for a district meeting at the courthouse high school and lodge hall The event featured addresses open forum discussions a dress parade competitive drills and an initiation Thomasville won the drills with High Point second Dooley of Winston-Salem seized top individual honors A banquet at the Methodist Protestant church and talks by leaders capped the day with the Thomasville degree team delivering the work.
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Woodmen of the World
High Point
Thomasville
Winston-Sale
Asheboro
D. B. McCrary
A. Wright
Woodman Dooley
Winston-Salem
Methodist Protestant Church
L. T. Hammond
D. E. Henderson
Charlotte
Prominent Greensboro Businessman Robert Varnon Dies at 50
Robert Mckee Varnon a leading Greensboro businessman and Loyal Order of Moose member died of a heart attack at Park Springs near Danville while visiting family. Survived by his mother Mrs Annie Smyly Varnon wife Myrtle Atkins two daughters Myrtle and Mrs Robert Bain and son Robert M Varnon Jr. Funeral set for Elm Street Christian church Tuesday at 2 30 pm.
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Greensboro
Robert McKee Varnon
Loyal Order of Moose
North Carolina
Park Springs
Danville
Elm Street Christian Church
Annie Smyly Varnon
Washington, D. C
Myrtle Atkins
Robert M. Varnon, Jr
Robert H. Bain
High Point
Myrtle Varnon
William N. Varnon
Selma
Ala
Gus A. Schuldt
Labor Day Picnic Ideas For The Year’s Last Hurrah
Labor Day signals summer’s end with one final picnic. Suggested menu includes dried beef and cheese sandwiches with real mayonnaise, celery, and buttered bread. Recipe notes indicate prep a day ahead for easier assembly and full sandwiches.
Local Judge Finds Dr Sumner Guilty Of Assault
Judge Lewis E Teague found Dr E A Sumner a prominent local physician guilty of assault and ordered payment of costs. Principal witness Paul Robertson testified the doctor removed stitches when Sumner’s fee was unpaid. Sumner gave notice of appeal. The state dropped a second case for Dorothy Melton who remains missing. Several municipal court cases followed with sentences for assault with deadly weapons, operating a lottery, and prohibited conduct.
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Lewis E. Teague
E. A. Sumner
Paul Robertson
Sumner
Dorothy Melton
Teague
Jo Dunlap
John Robinson
Lizzie Reid
Gus Tipp
Memie Thompson
C. C. Corry
Eugene Walker
al Lawson
Eddie Taylor
James Williams
Mrs Price Takes Over New Duties as ERA Office Head
Mrs Irene W Price recently assumed duties as director of the National Reemployment in High Point succeeding the former social service supervisor. New offices are located in the old Comn and South Main Street building as the successor role remains unfilled.
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Irene W. Price
ERA
Mom
High Point
New
Comn
South Main Streets
Visor
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R. S. Quigley
Bell Cab CO
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Bailey Cal Port
N. C. Merchants Body
WPA
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Por
Paschal Shoe Repair Company
North Main
Hedgecock Lumber CO
Austin Finch
High Point Post No
Veterans of Foreign Wars
V. F. W. Hall
West Washington Street
Sons of the
Sons of Overseas Veterans
Sheraton Shoe Repair
North Main Street
Beeson Haw
J. C. Baskerwill
United States Senate
McDonld
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Josiah W. Bailey
Ehringhaus
Sister Kitchen
By Mary ER. Dague
NBA
Cape Fear River
Arkansas
Woodmen
Kilburn
Mann's Drug Stores
the Economy Drug Co
Mann’s Thomasville Drug
Reaves Pharmacy
City Shoe Shop
Snow Lumber CO
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