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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
11
An informal dinner for the Chamber of Commerce board convenes at 6 30 tonight at the Sheraton to set a date and plan the annual meeting likely in January 1938. Amos R. Kearns will preside. ballots were mailed to 319 members nominating 50 candidates for 25 board seats.
A city family of six in two small rooms faces a Christmas with no aid unless the Empty Stocking Fund receives more donations. The fund trails last year’s pace as the community urged fortunates to contribute. several groups and individuals have already sent gifts, totaling 645.75 plus small contributions, with the list showing multiple donors.
Virtually all stores will stay open until 8 PM starting tomorrow night for Christmas shoppers. Jewelry stores began late closing on December 10 and groceries will follow Monday extending to 9 PM.
Edith Dyer of High Point wins before the State Supreme Court in a suit against Dr. John W. Dyer also of High Point. The ruling orders the defendant to pay Mrs. Dyer subsistence as previously decreed by consent. He had paid in installments through March 31, 1937, and may be liable for contempt for wilful disobedience if further orders are not issued.
Police investigate a breaking and entering at 1310 North Main Street. Stolen items include a motion picture camera and projector a portable typewriter and a fur coat valued at 365 dollars. No clues yet. suspect described as an expert burglar.
The High Point lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose hosts a charity ball at the National Guard Armory on Friday from 9 30 pm to 2 am. George Oaks and His New York City Orchestra with Marsha King provide music. Proceeds aid Moose charity programs including toys for all children at the High Point day nursery.
The primary department of the First Baptist Church called a 2 PM Saturday assembly replacing the 9 AM time. Gifts from the Sunday school will be distributed to primary department members during the gathering.
The Moose hall on North Main Street hosts a toy distribution for children aged two to five on Saturday December 18 at noon. The Moose donate five dollars to the Empty Stocking Fund and five dollars to the Salvation Army in conjunction with the event.
North Carolina state employment office may enroll more veterans in the Civilian Conservation Corps after January 1 1938. Veterans cannot be favorably considered for re enrollment until six months after their last discharge. Re enrollment is denied for veterans dishonorably discharged or deemed unsatisfactory.
About 181 Tomlinson employees in High Point gathered to receive long service awards totaling 2,733 years nine months. Seven women and seven Black workers were honored among those with 20 plus years, others had 10 plus years. the firm boasted a near million man hours with no lost time. The ceremony featured Old Guard memories, badges by S. H. Tomlinson, and a color movie developed by W. A. Tomlinson and Carroll Cooper showing the furniture industry in 28 U.S. cities.
W C McCabe appealed a High Point Municipal Court drunkenness and disorderly conduct judgment and pled guilty in Superior Court, receiving a 30 day jail sentence.
The article covers the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg and Tomlinson's exhibit of its distinctive Williamsburg Galleries along with scenes from the Tomlinson fine craft shops. After the movie, refreshments were served and members were informed that future meetings will be held as members progress to the Old Guard by surpassing twenty years of continuous service.
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