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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1937
Page
5
Shackelford Tailoring, based in Cincinnati since 1898, is a large American tailoring concern offering men's clothing and furnishings. The firm emphasizes affordable high quality, an added service department, and a reputation built on honest business and customer satisfaction. Read the firing line.
High Point Floral invites visitors to its English Street greenhouse at 1696 English Street to experience a springtime display of flowers. Owner Hugh OConnor notes special customer service for Christmas gifts, with poinsettias, Christmas begonias, Christmas cherries, primroses and cyclamen among recommended varieties plus cut flowers. The firm offers funeral wreaths, cemetery wreaths, funeral designs and coffages and has operated at the current location for about eighteen months.
Carl Watson and companions H. T. Bass and C. L. Betts of Asheboro were in a crash four miles south of Greensboro when their car slammed into service station pumps around 11 pm. Watson suffered serious head lacerations and was hospitalized. Betts and Bass were charged with drunkenness and claimed Watson drove.
A note from natural history describes fish not sleeping but often lying still in streams or pools for extended periods. The behavior is explained as a quiet resting state rather than true sleep, observed across diverse species.
C A Warner of Warner's Transfer in High Point emphasizes moving should be low-stress for housewives. The firm guarantees no furniture damage, insures all cargoes, and dedicates care to details. Located at 118 West Broad Street, it operates four trucks with city rates of 1.00 per downstairs room 1.25 per one-way upstairs and 1.50 per two-way upstairs.
Lumberton on December 21 Richard Cartwright was jailed in default of bond after a coroner's jury recommended manslaughter in the death of Millard Dawkins his brother in law Cartwright admitted striking Dawkins with an axe handle after Dawkins slapped and kicked his wife Cartwrights sister and Dawkins wife was present at the incident
In Velez Sarsfield, Argentina, a cabbage plant grown by Don Juan Sou to reached a height exceeding 11 feet in his garden, drawing attention from local residents and garden enthusiasts.
A long list names many local businesses linked to a parade of firing liners. Firms include Fred Ingram Furniture Store Packer-Brown Co. Industrial Finance Co Bee-Glad Shop Hart's Pharmacy Edwards Radio Service Co. and others across furniture, coal, lumber, cleaning, and service trades.
In High Point at 751 North Main Street Paul Younts runs Modern Package Store offering a broad stock of brand and vintage wines and imported beers. Domestic beers are sold at three bottles for 25 cents and 15 cent brands two for 25 cents. The store operates under an off premises license and caters to party needs with fresh daily potato chips and special attention to party orders.
A large audience packed the Thomasville high school auditorium for a Sunday night Messiah performance. The Christmas Oratorio, promoted by the Thomasville Ministerial association, featured over 80 voices conducted by Professor Harry Barker with soloists Miss Eugenia Booth Mrs Lindsay Hoover Harry Barker and Gilbert Stamper and accompaniment by Mrs Charles F Finch.
Assistant Secretary nomination announced in Washington names Herbert K. Burlew of Pennsylvania as the first assistant secretary of the interior to succeed the late Theodore A. Walters. Burlew’s appointment follows theInterior Department vacancy caused by Walters’ death.
President Roosevelt sent to the senate the nomination of Barron P. Caldwell as postmaster at Marion North Carolina. The announcement, dated December 20, places Caldwell in line for the federal appointment in Marion.
A New Year breakfast feature suggests apples baked with currant jelly served with oatmeal and cream. Core and fill apples with currant jelly, bake with jelly and water until tender, uncover to brown, and serve hot or cold with cereal and sugar.
J R Summers owner of Cash Fuel Co says Marne Red Ash coal best solves winter heating needs. The firm stocks fuels from 25 cent bags to tons, offers Maine Red Ash and Bradshaw Pocahontas coal from West Virginia, and guarantees satisfaction in weight, service and quality. Located at 754 East Washington Street High Point.
The Ingram Furniture Company at 309 North Main Street offers a full line of bedroom living room and dining room suites kitchen furniture chairs cedar chests radios and home essentials. Manager G C Kester says furniture is a perfect Christmas gift and shoppers will find suitable items at Ingram's.
North Carolina will have about 10 million dollars in its Unemployment Compensation fund by the first checks to eligible unemployed workers, likely January 28. Chairman Charles G. Powell said the fund is funded by 6,500 employers and covers 500,000 workers, with about 100,000 checks expected monthly after payments begin.
The Department of Agriculture estimates annual insect damage at about two billion dollars. This figure reflects widespread losses across crops and affected farming sectors as researchers seek mitigation strategies.
Bee-Glad shop at 210 North Main Street announces a full range of junior sizes from 9 to 17 designed for adults. A shipment of spring prints and light woolens arrives next Saturday, with deep reductions on lingerie gloves bags and handkerchiefs to clear space for the new stock. Holiday gowns remain a special feature and gift packages are wrapped ready for presentation as holiday shopping remains strong.
An inquest was opened into the highway death of Mrs. Elizabeth Simmons 25 of Ruth North Carolina near Gaffney. Sheriff R B Bryant said the car was driven by Park Thompson of Gaffney.
English residents consume around 100 pounds of sugar per year per person, highlighting the high national intake and potential health implications.
The English Street Curb Market on English street, one block west of Main in High Point, offers low prices and a wide stock of groceries, meats, fruits, and vegetables. Fresh country eggs and Florida produce arrive twice weekly, with E. F. Nance as owner and operator.
Washington reports the 35th annual American Road Builders Association convention will run January 17 to 21 in Cleveland. Sessions will cover highway safety highway finances soil stabilization and other critical highway topics.
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