Fashion Show Attendance Highlights Negro Buyer Presence
The article notes W. T. Porcha attended the Southern Merchants Association Fashion Show at the Southeastern Merchandise Market in Atlanta. With about 5,000 in attendance, Porcha was the only Black person present and placed orders with 17 vendors after visiting every stall. he cites greater buying insight than in previous shows in Baltimore and New York.
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W. T. Porcha
Southern Merchants Association
Southeastern Merchandise Market
Atlanta
Mr. Porcha
Baltimore
New York
William Penn
Durham
Mrs James Alford Seriously Ill In Hospital Fight
Mrs James Alford of 110 Downing Street is seriously ill and has been moved to Burrus Memorial Hospital for treatment. Her sister Mrs Fannie E Hargraves of Lexington arrived Friday and is staying with Mrs B V Baldwin of Kivett Drive.
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General News
James Alford
110 Downing Street
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Fannie E. Hargraves
Lexington
B&b. V. Baldwin
Kivett Drive
Boys Scout Reunion At Leonard Street School
A reunion of present and former Boy Scouts of the High Point colored troop was held at Leonard Street School Thursday evening. Scoutmaster 8 8 5S Whitter presided during the meeting.
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Boy Scouts
High Point Colored Troup
Leonard Street
Whitter
Belmont Hosiery Mill Closed Amid Strike
Belmont February 10 Hatch Hosiery mill shut down indefinitely after a strike by about 80 of 115 workers supporting union demands. Management said no reopening planned. union claims include dismissals for union activity and discrimination. Henry Adams noted the dispute references the National Industrial Recovery Act hosiery code.
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Belmont
Hatch
United Textile Workers
Gaston County
Henry Adams
Hatch Mill
Humber
J. M. Hatch
Henry I. Adams
American Federaton of Hosiery Workers
Speech After Flag-Raising Incident Daily Smith Quote
An unprepared speaker apologizes for any indiscretion while recounting his reluctance to speak at a flag raising event. He asserts his willingness to live by and die by his words if God permits. The crowd reacts with cries of opposition and support.
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Daily Smith
The Bean Town Choir Three Act Comedy Presented Friday
A three act comedy The Bean town Choir will be presented Friday night at Calvary M E church East Green street. The piece, formerly at First Reformed church, drew many requests for repeats and features witty humor throughout. Lead roles include Rosa Long as The Widow and Eva Younts as Grandmaw with a supporting cast listing Bethy Woods and Mary Agnes Crooks among others.
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Beantown
Calvary M. E. Church
East Green Street
First Reformed Church
W. R. Shaffer
Rosa Long
Grandmaw
Eva Younts
Hezekiah
Paul Jenkins
Sammy
J. P. Perdue
Bethy Woods
Mary Agnes Crooks
Local theater presents Irene Tilley and Birdie Cackle cast
A light hearted stage show features Edith Crooks and a trio of performers. The production promises fun music and stylish costuming with ticket prices kept low for broad attendance.
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Irene Tilley
Birdie Cackle
Edith Crooks
Sunday Services at Church of God on Asheboro Street
Sunday school begins at 10 oclock with preaching at 11 by Rev. B O Privett on He That Is Just Let Him Be Justified. Young People meet at 6 30. At 7 30 Mr Privett preaches Evil Men Shall Wax Worse and Worse. R F Miller of Hickory speaks Thursday February 15. Public invited to attend all services.
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William Penn
Durham
Fairview Street School
Pennites
Rogers Gill
Thelma Drake
Elizabeth Allen
Miss Drake
Leonard Street
Fairview Street
Fairview Court
Fairview Girls
Leonard Street Girls
Fairview
Leonard Street Court
William Penn High School
The
Association For the Study of
Carter G. Woodson
W. T. Lomax
J. A. Martin
D. 4. Wilson
J. M. Faust
Church of God
Asheboro Street
B. O. Privett
Young People’s Society
Bailey Laid To Rest In Funeral Services
Funeral services for Jack Arlin Bailey were held at the family home of his parents Mr and Mrs W Bailey. He died at their residence and the obituary notes mourners and church rites.
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Jack Arlin Bailey
Mrs. W
Funeral for A Bailey Held at Shady Grove Baptist Church
A Bailey died after a two week illness and funeral services were held Friday at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Iredell County. Rev Clyde Yates and Rev H O Miller led the service. Choir sang Gathering Buds and How Firm 4 Foundation. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Morris Ellis Otto Johnson Robert Kennedy and H L Ellis. Flower bearers were Mrs Ethel Johnson Sadie Johnson Dorothy Ellis and Virginia Ellis.
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A. Bailey
Prospect Street
Shady Grove
Iredell County
Clyde Yates
H. O. Miller
Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church
Morris Ellis
Otto Johnson
Robert Kennedy
H. L. Ellis
Ethel Johnson
Sadie Johnson
Dorothy Ellis
Virginia Ellis
Elcorn Infant Claimed By Death
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs G R Elcorn of 436 Ennis street died at a local hospital last night about 830 PM. Funeral arrangements were not completed at that time.
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G. R. Elcorn
Ennis Street
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Colored News
Hill Side High
Edward D. Broodie
J. W. Nault
C. W. Robinson
W. F. Porcha
A. E. Saunders
L. B. Outright
Wesse Brown
KE. Burford
L. W. Graves
Ethiopia
Bar of Justice
Clase
Cotton
Cherry Street Presbyterian Church
Cherry Street
St. Mark M. E
Ladies Ald Circle No. 2
J. F. Dunn
St. Stephen Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church
MR. Smith
Abraham Lincoln
the Enterprise
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Jack Burris
Biltmore Hotel
A. B. Jeffers
L. E. Lowe
Buccau
D. A. Brocka
L. L
Lavender City
West Commerce
Commercial Nat. Bank
Belmont Hosiery
Adams
Calvary M. E
Max Bones
High Point Ice and Coal CO
Elcorn
Masons
BR. T. Howard
W. M
M. Gueth
Sec
Clarance Adams
High Point Perpetual
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Ass'n
S. Main St
J. W. Clinard
B. F. Johnson
Greensboro
High Point
Raleigh
Tarboro
Wilmington
North Carolina
Security National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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