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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1936
Page
14
The Southern Furniture Exposition building nearly fills its 200000 square feet at the 1937 mid winter Furniture market. Only 5000 square feet remain to be signed as exhibitors return from vacations. 200 plus firms are expected for the event.
C C Robbins Jr vice president of the Robbins Knitting Mill says no definite move is planned and talks from Spruce Pines and Burnsville have offered relocation incentives but the plant remains in High Point North Carolina with no decisions made.
Americans pay more in federal, state, and local taxes than for food, shelter, clothing, and other living expenses, reflecting a heavier overall tax load across government levels.
A figure shows more than 6,871,000 people in the United States are over 65 and qualify for old age pensions, highlighting significant eligibility levels.
J R Hobbs a farmer told Judge Teague he was bathing in the city lake when deputies found him wading with overalls rolled above his knees. He was fined $10 and costs totaling $42 in two counts for violating sanitary laws.
The 4-H Wildlife Conservation conference will run August 31 to September 6 at Camp Graysstone near Greensboro. Soil Conservation Service staff participate with talks by EB T Erickson and A H Veazey, a tour led by James M Parks, and a wildlife exhibit by H R Bissland.
Burlington story notes Max Morris a filling station operator was bitten on the finger by a four foot black snake. He promptly killed the snake, which died ten minutes later, prompting musings on sensational journalism.
Cherry officials pass ordinance barring licenses for light wines beer or intoxicating beverages. They accuse dispensers of abusing the beer and wine privilege. Officials say no other Washington county community has such an ordinance.
Chicago market report shows butter at 10,129 pounds steady and eggs at 9,460 cases steady with extra firsts local at 22 percent, cars 23 percent, fresh graded firsts local 21 percent and cars 22 percent of current receipts 20 percent.
Judge Lewis E. Tea gue presided as most cases lingered past noon. Several were continued or dismissed while one assailant received three months on the roads suspended for a year upon costs.
Guilford County Democratic executive committee members met at the courthouse and endorsed the statewide Democratic rally and barbecue to be held September 18 at High Point City Lake. Vice President Garner is invited, and a working committee was formed to aid in preparations. Prof Zack Whittaker of Oak Ridge was named to the county board of education to fill a vacancy caused by death.
Insect pests inflict an estimated 2.6 billion dollars in damage across the United States each year, affecting agriculture and forestry sectors and prompting control efforts.
A special entertainment event at Allen Jay High School starts at 8 30 this evening to support the Allen Jay baseball club. The program includes special musical numbers and an entertaining lineup.
Rat poison prepared to government specifications will be sold at city hall this Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 o'clock. Local officials urge buyers to follow safety rules and use proper disposal measures.
Fire Chief E. K. Ingram granted Jefferson Standard Life Insurance a permit to repair and add four rooms to a building at 1221 North Main Street with an estimated cost of 4500 dollars. A second permit went to Dixie Realty to reroof a residence at 1726 Kivett Drive for 157 dollars.
H. C. Potts Twining entertained Kiwanis members with impersonations and dialogues at the Elwood hotel private dining room. G. H. Kearns described his Europe trip, while A E Tate noted August birthdays for L. C. Matton E. C. Cridlebaugh R. T. Amos Oscar Bundy Frank Dixon Dan W. Hayworth and B. C. Harmon. Sloan Gibson and Oscar Bundy led the program.
Litchfield Minnesota reports a slight improvement in the condition of former United States senator Magnus Johnson who is ill in a local hospital with pneumonia.
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