Southern industry on spot says Edgerton at dinner
John E. Edgerton chairman of the Southern States In Council and former National Association of Manufacturers president told the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association gathering at the Sheraton that Southern industry faces code discrimination and a higher freight cost burden. He urged a fair deal and vigorous protest against perceived mistreatment to aid the South’s bid for markets and maintain competitive wages tied to regional conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Edgerton
Southern States In- Council
National Asseof
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Associant the Sheraton
Southern Iury
Mr. Edgerton
South States Council
Southland
Dixie
South
Gerton
North
Eden
Cigarette Smoking Slows Blood Flow In Capillaries
Recent tests show cigarette smoking cools the tips by 10 to 12 degrees and slows blood flow in the capillaries, indicating vascular effects from smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acto
Local Welfare Aid Sought for Elderly and Needy
A community notes aging residents face unemployment and financial hardship with no caregiver. Seventh Day Adventist welfare volunteers offer support and 8 percent sales coupons to aid families in need through local outreach programs.
Ida Guyer Lambert to Speak at Eastern Guilford Endeavor Meet
Mrs. Ida Guyer Lambert, president of the Central Christian Endeavor district, will address the Eastern Guilford Christian Endeavor union gathering at Mount Pleasant Methodist Protestant Church tonight at 7:30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. E
Ida Guyer Lambert
Central Christian Endeavor District
Eastern
Guilford Christian Endeavor Union
Mount Pleasant Methodist Protestant Church
Charlotte Theatre Official Visits City
Roy Smart district manager of North Carolina Theatres Inc from Charlotte, formerly of local theaters, visited the city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smart
Tere Roy Smart
Charlotte
North Carolina Theatres, Inc
Poison for Rats to be Sold at Safety Hall Sale
Rat poison mixed to government specs will be sold at the safety hall Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 o'clock. Those bothered by rats on their premises may call for the poison during these hours.
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Efty Hall
Police Exonerate Officer in High Point Case
Prosecuting Attorney Gaston A. Johnson said Bascom G. Green reasserted on death row that no High Point police officer was implicated. Green claimed Stefanoff’s accusations were a frame up to win Greens' support.
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Gaston A. Johnson
Bascom G. Green
Green
Mike Stefanoff
Stefanoff
Greens
Interest in Execution Sparks Calls to The Enterprise
Local interest in the execution of Bascom G. Green, Lester Green, and R. E. Black prompted a flood of phone inquiries to The Enterprise newsroom. Dozens of listeners asked whether all three men had died, tying up the paper’s telephone lines through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bascom G. Green
Lester Green
R. E. Black
Enterprise
Ent
Turkey Shoot Planned for Saturday at George Trotter's Farm
A turkey shoot will be held Saturday afternoon starting at 2 o'clock on George Trotter's place seven miles out on the Asheboro road. Ten turkeys will be offered for local marksmen seeking their Christmas dinner with the rifle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Trotter
Asheboro
Three Local Men Face Trial for Postal Robbery
The jury receives the case of Paul Garner Charlie Andrews and Roy Lawson Smith all of High Point charged with holding up Postmaster W L Russell at Blain Montgomery county last December and taking 15 35 in postal funds. Five Guilford county courts will be in operation next week as the criminal term of Superior Court convenes Monday with Judge Thomas J Shaw presiding. This adds two Superior Court terms one federal district court term and two city court terms in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensgoro
High Point
Paul
Garner
Charlie Andrews
Roy Lawson Smith
W. L. Russell
Blain
Montgomery County
Guilford County
Superior Court
Thomas J. Shaw
Federal District Court
Two-Eyed Vision in Birds Reveals Dual Focus
The text explains that birds have two types of vision. One eye searches for food like seeds and small insects. The other eye maintains a sharp lookout for potential threats.
Young woman barbermaster leads Paignton shop
The Paignton barbermaster in Devon is the only woman of her kind. At 25 she has held the post for five years, breaking gender barriers in an old trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paignton
Devon
England
Capes Charles Labrador: Easternmost Point in North America
Capes Charles in Labrador is identified as the most easterly point of the North American mainland. The designation highlights its geographic position facing the Atlantic and marks a notable extreme of the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Capes Charles
Labrador
Bodies of Greens to be brought here for burial
The bodies of B. G. and Lester Green, electrocuted today for the murder of Taylorsville bank cashier T Barnes, will be brought to this city this afternoon. Interment is expected here. funeral arrangements are not yet set. R. E. Black’s body will be sent to Spartanburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G
Lester Green
State's Prison
T. ©. Barnes
Taylorsville
R. E. Black
Spartanburg
Coffey Re elected President Of Southern Furniture Makers
F H Coffey of Lenoir was unanimously re elected for a third term as president of the Southern Furniture Manufacturing Association. W M Bassett of Bassett Va and E H Lane of Altavista Va were named first and second vice presidents, with J T Ryan of High Point reelected secretary treasurer. The final session approved the executive committee and kept Bassett as alternate at large on the Furniture Code Authority. The meeting discussed NRA trends and unemployment policy as lawmakers head into January. A golf tournament and prize distribution closed the event at Emerywood Country Club.
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F. H. Coffey
Lenoir
Southern Furniture Manufacturing Association
W. M. Bassett
Bassett
E. H. Lane
Altavista
J. T. Ryan
High Point
Charles F. Lambeth
Thomasville
C. C. Lincoln, Jr
Marion
J. R. Smith
Mount Airy
Charles Creech
Winston- Salem
J. E. Justice
North Wilkesboro
J. C. Hooker
Martinsville
W. J. Atkinson
Laurence M. Fox
Atlanta
Tenn
Howard van Gelder
Knoxville
K. J. Meyer
Livermore
J. L. Wits
Staunton
South
Furniture Code Authority
N. P. Angle
Rocky Mount
T. Austin Finch
R. M. Simmons
E. H. Kochutesky
F. O. Huffman
Drexel
R. C. Smethurst
National Furniture Manufacturers Association
NRA
Smethurst
Walter Mitchell, Jr
Friends of the Association
Emerywood Country Club
Southern Furniture Exposition
Continental Furniture Company
Tomlingen
Tate Furniture Company
Marsh Furniture Company
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Globe Parlor Furniture Company
National Lock Company
Furniture South
Earl N. Phillips
Paul W
Permits Totaling 3150 Dollars Issued for Building
Building permits totaling 3150 dollars in estimated costs were issued in the first week of December, according to Fire Chief BE K. Ingram. Applicants include J. M. Brintle 250, High Point Coal and Ice Company 160, J. R. Paschal 1150, W. A. Sherrod 1000, and J. S. Hall 600 for dwelling erection or alteration. December is seen as a record month for several large projects despite usually being light for building.
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BE. K. Ingram
J. M. Brintle
High Point Coal and Ice Company
J. R. Paschal
W. A. Sherrod
J. 8. Hall
Condors Learn to Fly About Six Months After Hatch
Young scavenger birds reach flight capability roughly six months after emerging from eggs, marking a key milestone in their development. Researchers observe early flight attempts and subsequent mastery as part of a broader effort to monitor condor growth in the wild.
Empty Stocking Fund Seeks Timely Donations for Christmas Aid
The Enterprise urges High Point residents to donate to the Empty Stocking Fund. Funds trail last year by more than $200, risking many hungry and cold families this Christmas. Kiwanis, totaling $50, has contributed so far, with further gifts urged to be sent to The Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
High Point
Kiwanis Club
Santa Claus
Shaffer Urges Level-Headed View at Lions Dinner
Rev. W. R. Shaffer of the Evangelical and Reformed Church spoke to the High Point Lions Club at the Elwood hotel. He urged weighing live issues, thinking clearly about eternal values, and mapping a life course. The club announced a Christmas program for underprivileged boys and welcomed Dr. L. R. Zimmerman as a new member, with guests Roy Smart and Dr. A. K. Maness attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Shaffer
Evangelical and Reformed Church
High Point Lions Club
Elwood Hotel
St. Paul
L. R. Zimmerman
Roy Smart
Charlotte
A. K. Maness
Greenaboro
Hawks once trained to catch wild horses by natives
The Turks trained hawks to seize wild horses by pecking their heads until the animals collapsed from exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkestan
Death of R. W. Westmoreland in Durham
R W Westmoreland a well known resident and World War veteran of Thomasville died at Duke hospital Durham after a long illness He had been a patient for about two weeks and his condition was critical Funeral arrangements were not yet set and the body would be returned to his home in Thomasville today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Westmoreland Thomasville
R. W. Westmoreland
Duke Hospital
Durham
Altrusans To Hold Annual Benefit Dance This Evening
The Altrusa club presents its annual benefit dance at Emerywood Country Club tonight from 9 to 1 with a popular local orchestra. A floor show is planned during intermission and members along with invited guests from nearby cities are expected to attend.
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Altrusa Club
Emerywood Country Club
Altrusans
Waynick Sets Monday Conference for Highway and Prison Workers
Assistant Chairman Capus Waynick of the state highway and public works commission announced a conference for all highway and prison workers next Monday to coordinate the plan approved at the commission meeting. He will study the state highway system to prepare the department’s case for the next general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Capus
Waynick
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Canady Rites Set For Caswell County Man
Funeral services for J. A. Canady age 72 who died at his home at Woodrow avenue and Sixth street will be held at 11 tomorrow morning at the residence with a 1 pm service at Camp Springs church Caswell county. Interment will follow in Camp Springs cemetery.
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J. A. Canady
Woodrow Avenue
Sixth Street
Camp Springs
Caswell County
Farrington-Sampson marriage announced
The marriage of Miss Mabel Farrington of Colfax and Howard Sampson of Greensboro occurred at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening at Rev. Joseph Peele's Guilford home. Only a few intimate friends attended. They reside at 931 Walker Avenue Greensboro and both work with the Mock-Judson-Voehringer company.
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Farrington-Sampson
Mabel Farrington
Colfax
Howard Sampson
Greensboro
Joseph Peele
Guilford
Mrs. Sampson
W. 8. Farrington
Emma Carter Farrington
Colfax High School
Mr. Sampson
Herbert Sampson
Mock-Judson-Voehringer Company
Walker Avenue
Greensro
Stores Windows to be Judged Next Wednesday
Christmas shopping windows scheduled for judging next Wednesday night announce two cash prizes for the most attractive displays. Grace Baker, secretary of the High Point Merchants Association, said judging was moved from tonight. Shops will stay open to about 9 PM nightly from December 14 to boost holiday sales as optimism runs high for robust Christmas business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Baker
High Point Merchants Association
County Employees to Get Ten Percent Pay Increase
Greensboro December 17 special session of county commissioners approved a 10 percent raise for nearly all county workers effective immediately. Several appointments were renewed or filled including tax collector tax supervisor county attorney and welfare and farm program staff. The Nelson property was bought for 5000 to house welfare offices. State highway and public works officials were absent from the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
D. L. Donnell
A. C. Hudson
B. Lee Fentress
Willis Booth
T. R. Short
High Point
Harry Weatherly
Blanche Carr Sterne
J. I. Wagoner
J. I. Wagoner, County Farm Agent; Miss Addie Houston
D. Newton Farnell, Jr
E. A.anson
Minnie Williams
J. 8. Long
W. BB. Herrison
R. M. Bule
L. J. Fisher
W. H. Blaylock
Clarence Smith
Nelson
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Examination for Postoffice Work Opened by Civil Service
The United States Civil Service Commission announced an open competitive exam for a classified laborer custodial post at the local post office with a $1140 yearly salary. Applications must be filed with the manager of the fourth U S civil service district in Washington DC by December 17. Competitors are rated on training and experience. no written test required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
U. S. Civil Service District
Washington, D. C
Board of United States Civil Service Examiners
Post Office
South Main Street
Ayden Group Sues Wilson Dairy Over Ice Cream Claims
Nine residents from Ayden and nearby file suit in Greenville against a Wilson dairy alleging purchased ice cream caused harm. Each seeks 2500 dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUE Ice Cream Company
Greenville
Ayden
Nearby
Wilson Dairy
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