Directors Hear Reports On Local Chamber Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce finances were described as good at an informal dinner of the board at the Sheraton hotel. President Amos R. Kearns led discussion on scheduling the annual meeting before the Mid-Winter Southern Furniture and Rug Market and named Capus M. Waynick to fill the editor post of The Enterprise.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sheraton Hotel
Amos R. Kearns
Chamber
Frank J. Sizemore
Kearns
Capus M. Waynick
Enterprise
Thieves Loot Multiple Stores In Last Night’s Break‑In Spree
Police report a gang suspected in break ins at four downtown shops. Na tional Food at 412 East Russell Street lost 29 cartons of cigarettes 16 dollars and 270 pennies with a rear door sawed open. Cecil's jug store at 308 South Main Street took 50 dollars 20 in change and 50 pennies after prying a rear window. Other raids at National Food and Railroad Lottery Store left partial damage but no entry or loot confirmed.
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Naional
East Russell Street
National Food
West Russelltreet
Akien
Cecil
South Main Treet
Ash Register
Tme
Toy matinee moved to Wednesday at Carolina Theater
High Point officials announced a toy matinee for children at the Carolina Theater on Wednesday morning December 22. Bunn W. Hackney and local Boy Scout troops lead the program to gather and distribute ten cent toys to underprivileged children, replacing last year’s food matinee.
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High Point
Arolina Theater
Bunn W. Hackney
Wharrie Council
Igh Point
Boy Scout
Hackney
E City
Distributor 10 Opens High Point Warehouse for Barcalo Line
Sherwood Forrest of Distributor 10 leases part of the old Marietta Mint and Color building on South Main in High Point to establish a Barcalo Manufacturing warehouse by late December. Ed Mendenhall brokerage coordinated the lease. Forrest will reside in High Point and base Barcalo product distribution for North and South Carolina and Virginia. Barcalo makes porch gliders beds springs studio couches and Slumber-Rest mattresses.
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Marietta Mint and Color Company
South Main Street
Ed Mendenhall
Barealo Company
Forrest
High Point
North
South Carolina
Virginia
Stocks fade as market slows with general downturn
New York stocks showed tired trading and slipped as the session wore on, with few gains outside gold mines and specialties. Dealers remained hopeful on Washington developments and a possible business recovery, while the star Arcturus is vastly farther than the sun.
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New York
Washington
Arcturus
Earth
Running horse spends a quarter of time airborne at top speed
A study notes that a horse galloping at full speed leaves the ground for one fourth of each stride cycle. Observers recorded that the animal achieves maximum vertical lift periodically, indicating a consistent flight phase during high-speed motion.
Night Shopping Hours Begin Tonight in High Point
High Point stores launch night hours from now until Christmas, staying open till 9 p m. Grocery stores start Monday. Shoppers with limited day time access can visit after dark as Christmas lights illuminate the business district. Merchants expect a strong Yuletide rush and a potential new high in yearly Christmas sales with abundant gifts on display.
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High Point
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