Manufacturers Here Expect New Year To Be Good
High Point industrial leaders forecast 1930 will bring better business as furniture mills run full time and plan expansion. M. J. Wrenn of High Point Furniture reports full output and orders for January, with a new three story addition set to start soon. W. G. Reich of Stehli Silk Mills notes around the clock operation and rising demand. Other executives from Adams-Millis, Pickett Cotton, Harriss and Covington Hosiery, and Slane Hosiery express optimism for spring and a general upturn after year-end caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
M. J. Wrenn
High Point Furniture Company
Wrenn
Commerce Street
W. G. Reich
Stehli Silk Mills
J. H. Adams
Adams- Millis Corporation
R. H. Walker
Pickett Cotton Mills
W. C. Covington
Harriss and Covington Hosiery Mills
W. O H. Slane
Slane Hosiery Mill
No Lives Lost In Candy Factory Fire
Chicago dispatch reports a candy factory fire sparked fear of trapped workers but police confirmed all persons inside were safe. Firemen found Anna Kinson guiding through smoke but concluded others may have escaped via a rear stairway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anna Kinson
Mrs. Laura Surratt to be buried at Spring Hill today
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura York Surratt widow of J C Surratt will be held at 3 this afternoon at Spring Hill cemetery with burial to follow. She died Friday at her daughter’s home in Winston Salem after a brief illness. She lived in High Point Salisbury and Winston Salem and is survived by three brothers three daughters and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura York Surratt
J. C. Surratt
T. L. Hedrick
Winston-Salem
Spring Hill Cemetery
A. A. York
S. L. York
John G. York
City
I. S. York
High Point
One Seriously Hurt In Auto Bus Smash Outside of Charlotte
Perry Godfrey of Charlotte is in serious condition after an auto bus collision on the highway between Charlotte and Matthews. P C Godfrey, brother of Perry, car driver, and B J Roland, bus driver, are identified. Mrs P C Godfrey suffered a broken wrist and fractured pelvis. Perry Godfrey, 14, sustained severe facial injuries and jaw fractures. prognosis was poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Perry Godfrey
Matthews
P. C. Godfrey
Perry
B. J. Roland
Queen City Lines
Lisbon Bans Street Singers and Beggars
Lisbon prohibits street pedlers flower-sellers itinerant musicians fortunetellers and troubadours in crowded squares and avenues. Begging is now a misdemeanor with small fines and repeat offenses face deportation to Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Africa
High Point College To Reopen Friday
High Point College will reopen after the Christmas holidays next Friday morning at 8 30. The calendar had set the date for Wednesday but President R M Andrews extended the break by two days. Examinations will begin within less than two weeks after the holidays end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
R. M. Andrews
New Deacons Ten Be Ordained At Baptist Church
The First Baptist will ordain ten new deacons in morning worship with Clarence A. Smith of Piedmont Baptist Association delivering the address on The Deacon and the Church. A Christmas cantata The Prince of Peace will be sung at night with soloists Helen Reich Marjorie Warford Frances Sloan and Frank Tucker. organ accompaniment by Mrs H D Sears. Candle lighting service at First M P Church marks the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Clarence A. Smith
Piedmont Baptist Association
E. L. Ashford
Helen Reich
H. I. Coffield
Marjorie Warfor
Frank Tucker
L. L. Stookey
H. D. Sears
Hopkins
Mendelsson
Bethlehem
Handel
New World Symphony
Dvorak
Oakeley
the Prince of Peace
Marjorie Warford
H. S. Coffield
Mrs. Sears
Promise
the Heavenly King
Mr. Tucker
Mrs. Coffield
Miss Watford
Frances Sloan
Willis
Miss Reich
First Baptist Church Christmas Cantata and Deacon Ordination
The First Baptist morning service features an ordination of deacons led by Clarence A. Smith, with organ preludes, hymns, prayers, and an evening Christmas cantata The Prince of Peace directed by L. L. Stookey with soloists and choral numbers.
Spence Funeral Services Set for J F Spence
Funeral services for J F Spence, who died suddenly Thursday afternoon at the D R Raper farm four miles northeast of the city, will be held at 2 o clock this afternoon at 1423 Johnson Street conducted by Rev A A Hagood. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Spence
D. R. Raper
City
Johnson Street
A. A. Hagood
Oakswood Cemetery
Campbell Charged With Manslaughter In Cafe Killing
A coroner's jury found L. G. Campbell guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Homer D. Alderson near Campbell's West End cafe. Campbell testified he fired in defense after two prior robbery attempts, claiming Alderson and accomplices sought entry. The inquest at Sechrest Funeral Home included testimonies from Kyle Alderson and police officials. The verdict led to Campbell's release on $1,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Campbell
Homer D. Alderson
Campbell
Alderson
West End
McGhee
W. W. Harvey
W. M. Alderson
Sechrest Funeral Home
C. C. Muse
S. T. Buie
W. G. Brown
A. Y. Greer
W. H. Currie
N. W. Bales
Myere
C. H. Whitlow
Myers
S. W. Jackson
Sechreet
Smith
Harvey
Oscar Davis
Rites Conducted For Mrs Roxie Harding
Funeral services for Mrs. Roxie Harding wife of F E Harding were held at Winthrop Friends church near Mocksville conducted by Rev J N Brinkley Rev J F Kirk led a short service at the home 619 Cable Street Pallbearers were L H York C M York Aaron York W F Templin W S Sharpe and S Winslow Interment was in Winthrop cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie Harding
F. EF. Harding
Cable Street
Winthrop Friends Church
Mocksville
J. N. Brinkley
J. F. Kirk
Calvary M. E. Church
L. H. York
C. M. York
Aaron York
W. F. Templin
W. S. Sharpe
S. Winslow
Winthrop Cemetery
Alexander to Open Furniture Plant on South Wrenn Street
George F. Alexander announces a new Alexander Manufacturing Company will open within 10 days in a South Wrenn Street warehouse. The operation starts with 30 to 40 workers making living room tables and furniture, with plans to expand to bedroom and dining room pieces as demand grows. Alexander previously ran real estate ventures in High Point and now operates a music company distributing pianos and radios. The plant is one of the region’s few new furniture shops in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Marjorie Robertson
British Isles
New York
George F. Alexander
South Wrenn Street
Alexander Manufacturing Company
Alexander
High Point
City Schools Reopen After Ten Day Christmas Break
City public schools will reopen Tuesday morning December 31 welcoming back students after a ten day holiday. Classes resume immediately with no loss of time. Officials chose Tuesday to allow out of town teachers to stay home over the weekend.
High Point Public Library Extends January Hours
Beginning January the High Point Public Library will open 9 AM to 9 PM daily except Sundays and holidays. Miss Willie Welch says the longer hours aim to serve the public fully and overlap with other services. Trustees voted unanimously in favor, noting the morning schedule helps business readers access statistics and reports. On January 2, all overdue books may be returned with no fines, encouraging cooperation to keep books available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Willie Welch
Miss Welch
New Dial Telephone System Installed in Randleman
Automatic dial telephones were installed yesterday at Randleman by North State Telephone Company which had purchased the local exchange about a year ago. The exchange switched from magneto to dial operation and long distance tolls will be handled through the High Point office. About 100 phones are in use locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randleman
North State Telephone Company
High Point
New Series of Supper Programs To Begin Jan 8
Central Friends church announces a second winter series of supper programs starting January 8 1930 and running through March with a strong lineup of speakers and events Tickets are on sale from Miss Edna Morgenthaler A congregational rally and party will take place in the annex on Wednesday January 1 inviting all to attend and enjoy a new format with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Friends Church
Edna Morgenthaler
Reclaimed chemicals from ordinary straw by chemical process
Gas, carbon, phenol oil, pitch element and acetic acid were recovered from ordinary straw using a chemical process. The method converts straw into valuable chemical feedstocks for industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jstraw
President Green To Preside At Charlotte Labor Conference
A regional AFL mobilization meeting led by President William Green is planned in Charlotte on January 6 1930 to organize unrepresented workers across the South. High Point labor leaders are expected to attend and participate in discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Charlotte
South
High Point
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Charlotte Central Labor Union
North Carolina
Federations of Labor
Laebor Movement
Charlotte Central
Fisheries Find a Better Season in North Carolina
North Carolina commercial fisheries, about 15 000 workers, show overall improvement this season. Scallop output will drop due to last fall’s freshets. dredgers fish two days weekly. Food fishing profits rise despite lower prices. 50 to 60 out of state trawlers at Ocracoke and Hatteras flood Norfolk market. State and federal restocking support continues. Since 1924 terrapins released yearly at Beaufort station range 1 009 to 6 900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
John A. Nelson
Nelson
Ocracoke
Hatteras
Norfolk
State Department of Conservation and Development
UU. S. Bureau of Fisheries
Beaufort Fisheries Station
Sale of Silvers Draws Big Crowd at Hat Sale
A corrected price notice shows hats advertised at 4.45 in last Thursday’s ad were actually 3.45. The half price suit and overcoat sale, started Friday, drew a rush of customers with many returning on the second day as staff struggled to keep up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Silver
Mrs. Evans Buried In Alamance County
Funeral services for Mrs Aus tora Dixon Evans were held at Can Creek Friends church in Alamance county with Rev. O L Ruth officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery after a 9 o'clock service at her Blair street home. Pallbearers named. Flowers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austora Dixon Evans
Can Creek
Joe Mechin
Etta Beans
Mart Roach
EB. EK. Quakenbush
Sallie Dennis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Britain
Baptist Church
C. A. Smith
Spence
Kyle Alderman
Kyle
West Point Avenue
Virginia
Danville
English Street
Homer
Knox Furniture
Knox
Rabio
Hoover
Washington
Pascal Ortiz Rubio
Mexico
Senora de Ortiz Rubio
Buffalo
N. Y
Cloyd H. Marvin
George Washington University
Sale of Silver’s
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!