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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1923

Page

9

High Point Becomes Global Washboard Hub

The Carolina Washboard Company in High Point now produces 500 dozen washboards weekly, shipping to worldwide markets. One of only four global washboard makers, the plant operates full time in a city building suited to its needs. Randolph Jordan moved the factory here from Raleigh, with B R Thurman pivotal in the relocation. Jordan has moved to Guilford Avenue to reside.

High Point Carolina Washboard Company Raleigh Randolph Jordan B. R. Thurman Thurman Jordan Guilford Avenue

Cotton Carry Over Is Small In World Supply

New York February 10 The cotton market opened steady with a 7 to 19 point advance on weekend covering and a holiday Monday. Trade was aided by revised world carryover estimates from the Department of Commerce suggesting 6 621 000 bales overall and 2 775 000 bales American, and by improved near eastern sentiment. May eased from 28.30 to 28.26 as selling occurred.

New York Department of Commerce

Local Society Notes From Asheboro Gather For Club Meet

The Randolphy Book Club hosted by Mrs J O Reddingo in Fast Asheboro featured readings from Life of Edward Bok and a paper on James Oliver Curwood, with music and current events adding to the afternoon. Mrs Arthur Birkhead hosted a bridge party with high scores noted for Mrs W B Ferguson and Miss Ber a Scarboro, followed by refreshments. Miss Mitt Lovett invited the Friday Afternoon club to discuss Contemporary Literature with NC University Extension, ending with an elaborate salad course. The Priscilla club entertained Mrs W Crawford with needlework and conversation, as congealed salad sandwiches coffee and stuffed dates were served.

Asheboro Randolphy Book Club J. O. Reddingo W. D. Stedman Edward Bok W. A. Underwood James Oliver Curwood Arthur Birkhead W. B. Ferguson Bera Scarboro Mitti Lovett Dixon Avenue North Carolina University Extension Bureau Priscilla Club Yw. Crawford L., Crawford

Local Society Notes and Visitors Reach Thomasville

Feb 10 Thomasville society notes list Luther Jrimes visiting Lexington and several attendees from Raleigh Richmond Greensboro Winston-Salem and Charlotte. Residents Miriam Tuttle and Dion Armfield return home while Stuart Gloff shifts jobs to Glen Anna Panel Manufacturing.

Thomasville Luther Jrimes Lexington Robert L. Lumsden Raleigh J. C. Greene Richmond Archibald Johnson Winston-Salem Miriam Tuttle Greensboro R. M. Courtney Stuart Gloff Southern Railway Dion Armfield C. M. Griffith Carl Johnson Mooresville W. E. Johnson

Child Rescued By Negro Woman In Asheville Well

In Asheville on February 9 a Black woman, wife of Walter King, plunged into a 40 foot well to save her two year old son. She and the child were pulled to safety as neighbors aided the rescue, the mother briefly caught by a rope and noose above the ledge.

Asheville Walter King

Midshipmen Fail in Naval Academy Examinations

About 325 midshipmen at Annapolis were found deficient in the semi annual exams. A large majority are so behind in their work they will be forced to resign, confined to the third and fourth classes, Naval Academy authorities said.

Annapolis Naval Academy

Cockroach Addicted to Morphine Reported by NY Police

New York police headquarters report a cockroach that became morphine addicted, consuming two grains daily. Authorities caution the dose could be lethal to two men, highlighting the unusual drug case as a public safety note.

New York

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