Special session urged to tackle relief and social security issues
North Carolina faces pressing relief and social security problems as calls grow for a special legislative session. WPA relief funding and state control of liquor via county governments surface as proposed financing measures. Local ERA job losses underscore federal program strains while court seating and safety efforts highlight urban concerns amid rising automobile fatalities.
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General Assembly
North Carolina
State Assembly
Harry Hopkins
WPA
Assembly
ABC
Lawmakers Missed Rolls Across Lengthy 204th Congress Session
More than five weeks were required for the 204 roll calls of the house of representatives from the last session of the 4th congress, with only eight members present at every roll call.
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House of Representatives
House
Nearly 200 Firms To Exhibit At Southern Furniture Show
Southern furniture manufacturers prepare for the mid winter Southern Furniture and Rug market opening January 22 for two weeks. The 10 story Southern Furniture Exposition building is fully leased with many exhibitors and new firms joining this year. Industry forecasts point to attendance near or above last summer’s record as buyers indicate strong interest. Paul W. Casey notes hotel reservations are underway and manufacturers move new samples into the building. The exposition is renovated and in top condition for the opening.
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Southern
Paul W. Casey
Casey
Sedgefield Inn
Headquarters For Fuel Fund Set For Monday
The Kiwanis committee reports a permanent coal distribution HQ for needy families is to be chosen by Monday with announcements due that afternoon in the Enterprise. Donations urged as fuel shortages grow, as hundreds seek coal but must wait for official channels and HQ. Mr Cecil serves as treasurer, fund deposits to The Enterprise.
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Kiwanis Club Committee
Enterprise
H. A. Cecil
Cecil
Election Draws Much Attention at Chamber Directors Race
Unprecedented interest surrounds the Chamber of Commerce director elections. Secretary Frank J. Sizemore says 50 candidates are contesting 25 seats, with over half of the membership already voting and more than 136 ballots received. Nominations close tomorrow and the annual meeting is set for January 23 or 30 pending a speaker from the U S Department of Commerce.
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Chamber of Commerce
Frank J. Sizemore
United States Department of Commerce
Construction of New Underpass Starts in Jamestown Area
Greensboro Jan 4 W Sizer resident engineer highway department says Southern Railway places false supports for Route 10 underpass at Jamestown. Gregory and Chandler general contractors ready to push construction of the roadway leading to the new underpass.
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Enterprise
Greensboro
W. S. Sizer
Highway Department
Southern Railway
Jamestown
Gregory and Chandler
Jackson Dinner Plans Progress
Greensboro January 4 Special The Young Democratic club nears completion of Jackson Day dinner plans at King Cotton hotel with county leaders attending High Point to send a large delegation Newton Farnell will be toastmaster Governor Ehringhaus to give the main address presented by Major L P McLendon L C Spurling of Lenoir will deliver the formal talk Judge H Hoyle Sink to introduce Spurling Democrats to hear President Roosevelt speech broadcast at 10 pm from Washington.
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Greensboro
Young
Democratic Club
King Cotton Hotel
High Point
Newton Farnell
Ehringhaus
L. P. . McLendon
Union Hill School Property To Be Advertised For Sale
The county board of education decided to advertise and sell the old Union Hill school property south of Jamestown. The one acre site includes a three room building and is no longer in use. All members attended except H A Millie of High Point.
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Union Hill School
Greensboro
County Board of Education
Union Hill
Jamestown
H. A. Millie
High Point
North Carolina praised over California trip remark by Burrus
Dr. J. T. Burrus state senator recalled his California visit. He contrasted the states saying North Carolina is superior in every respect and warned about San Francisco’s cold and artificial irrigation in the south. He advised overcoats and noted farming and marketing operations in the state. Continued on Page 13.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
California
North Carolina
J. T. Burrus
Burrus
Rel
Atives
Dinner 10 Open Members Drive for Coop Concert Assoc
Final preparations for launch of the cooperative Concert Association membership campaign in High Point were completed at a meeting led by Mrs. C. F. Tomlinson. H. K. Hooks of Columbia Concerts Corporation will speak at the opening dinner Monday at 6 30 at the Friends Annex to recruit at least 300 adult memberships for a season aiming to attract celebrated artists. Hooks will assist campaigns in other North Carolina cities, and Miss Virginia Frank's string trio will perform at the dinner with a Briggs quartet. Executive changes include Mrs. John C. Abels as captain of Division two and additions to team three including Mrs. BE. T. Harrison.
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Cooperative Concert Association
C. F. Tomlinson
Sheraton
Tomlinson
H. K. Hooks
Columbia Concerts Corporation
Friends Annex
Hooks
Cty
Goldsboro
Salsbury
Fayetteville
Rocky Mount
Charlotte
Virginia Frank
J. Gurney Briggs
John C. Abels
Hazel Johnson
Altrusa Club
Julia Ryan
Anne Byerly
Nancy K. Poston
BE. T. Harrison
Thomasville Lodges Feed Birds Amid Snowy Weather
In Thomasville on January 4, hunting lodges report heavy effort and funding to feed birds during severe weather. Hundreds of bushels of cracked grain and seeds have been distributed at strategic points, aiding quail across leased acres. Sparrows and other small birds guide the quail to feed sites, attracting larger birds once locations are found.
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Thomasville
Sound Perception Varies by Listener Gender
A historical note claims male listeners hear better than women due to clothing, with heavy attire absorbing sound waves while lighter women’s clothing reflects them, suggesting gendered differences in acoustic perception.
Safer driving pledge signees push for action to cut toll
The Enterprise reports ongoing public support for safer traffic in High Point. Dozens of residents have signed the safe driving pledge and mailed it to the Safety Council. New signers include I. C. Hunt W. Chase Idol Jr. Q. W. McCauley D. F. Hudson R. C. Johnston M. A. Hoover D. W. Martin.
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Enterprise
High Point
Safety Council
Safety Council of the
I. C. Hunt
W. Chase
Idol, Jr
Q. W. McCauley
D. F. Hudson
R. C. Johnston
M. A. Hoover
D. W. Martin
Rising Auto Fatalities In City Over Three Years
Police and traffic experts note a steady rise in automobile deaths and property damage in the city during 1933 to 1935. Fatalities growing by three per year and property losses also increasing in the same period, with projections of at least fifteen deaths in the current year based on compiled figures.
Local Furniture Makers Foresees Successful Show
High Point furniture manufacturers look to the mid winter Chicago show with optimism as several firms exhibit in the Windy City. Tomlinson, High Point Furniture, Tate, Continental, and Marsh are among locals, with Thomasville also represented by multiple companies. The two week market begins January 22 and is expected to surpass July showings, reflecting broader wages and employment tied to sales.
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High Point
Chicago
High Point Furniture
Tomlinson
High Point Furniture Company
Tate Furniture Company
Continental Furniture Company
Marsh Furniture Company
Thomasville
Thomasville Chair Company
Thomasville Furniture
Standard Chair Company
Windy City
Hosiery theft case trial set for March
In Greensboro, the hosiery theft case from a High Point factory against R. P. Pope, Tom Tatum, and Robert Lamet was continued in superior court until March. Pope, once a potential state witness, was found mentally incompetent and treated. he was brought back to jail and recognized for $500 to appear January 6, with possible further liberty until co-defendants are brought to trial.
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Greensboro
R. P. Pope
Tom Tatum
Robert Lamet
High Point
Pope
Rankin Memorial Services Begin At Renkin Memorial M P Church
Rankin Memorial services start at Renkin Memorial M P Church with Sunday school at 9 45 A M led by A L McBride. At 11 A M Rev Edw Suits preaches Busy With the Less Important Things. Junior C EB Society meets 6 45 P M and Senior C E at 6 30 P M. Evening service at 7 30 P M features Running So As to Win. A church membership at close of both services. A short sygmesa meeting follows evening service.
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Renkin Memorial M. P
A. L. McBride
C. EB
C. E
Bureau Puts 189 Persons To Work In December
High Point NC branch of the State Employment Service reports 100 private placements and 89 Works Progress Administration projects in December. Irene W Price, manager, notes 1 115 re interviews and 144 renewals and reregistrations, with 83 new applications filed and 40 field visits. The month’s figures compare well with prior months.
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High Point
North Carolina State Employment Service
Works Progress Administration
Irene W. Price
Civitan Club Charity Revue Tickets Selling Fast
Plans for the Civitan Charity Revue set for January 15 at the junior high auditorium show rapid demand as students join a cast of nearly 60. Horace Haworth leads ticket sales with outlets at Harllee’s Inc. and other local firms, and plans to make tickets available to all school children through club members.
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Elwood Hotel
Burrus Calls for Special Session on Social Security Act
State senator J. T. Burrus urged an immediate special session of the North Carolina legislature to act on federal social security provisions. He criticized current liquor laws, calling North Carolina a haven for bootlegging, and warned other issues would arise alongside needed reforms. He noted North Carolina and Alabama lag behind in supporting the act.
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Ehringhaus
J. T. Burrus
North Carolina
Alabama
Rug with rubber backing grips polished floors
A new safety rug on the market prevents slipping on highly polished floors due to a built in rubber backing that grips the surface. The feature promises secure placement for home and office use.
City Schools 10 Open on Monday
Pupils of High Point city schools return to classes tomorrow after Christmas holidays that began December 20. Many traveled to relatives while others stayed in the city, which was twice buried in snow. Classes resume on the regular schedule.
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High Point City
State Lists Three Furniture Failures In December 1935
The Lyon Furniture Mercantile agency report shows three failures in North Carolina furniture retail and manufacturing branches during December 1935. In 1934 December there were two retail failures and one in manufacturers wholesalers and jobbers. Across the United States December recorded 45 retail and 10 manufacturing or wholesale failures, with New York leading at 12.
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North Carolina
Lyon Furniture Mercantile Agency
United States
New York
Five Generations in Rothrock Family at Ames Home
Mrs. H. B. Rothrock of 1101 Adams Street heads a five generation Rothrock clan. Her mother in law, grandmother, and great relatives span Greensboro and Ames hosiery history, with Homer W. C. G. Rothrock’s newborn son Charles Curtis marking the latest arrival.
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H. B. Rothrock
Adams Street
Rothrock
Ames
A. Kellam
Greensboro
Homer W. C. G. Rothrock
Little Charles Curtis
Rotherock
Adama
Charlies Curtis
Homer
Mattie Haithcock
Kellam
Charles Curtis
Mra
Mra. Kellam
Bond of sixty million marks for contraption fund
A note from The Ace A of Spades and readers acknowledges Major Bruce Craven of Trinity sending a sixty million mark German bond to seed The Contraption Fund for purchasing a new vehicle to commute to work. The message promises safekeeping until enough is raised, with other gifts noted and contributions welcomed through The Enterprise. Also referenced is a greeting card anecdote and a public safety pledge drive in The Enterprise.
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Bruce Craven
Trinity
Marks
Millard Todd
Contraption Fund
John Mebane
Enterprise
Airline engine costs and operating upgrade burden
Each time an airline purchases a 6000 dollar engine for a plane, it must also spend between 25000 and 40000 dollars for the operators before the engine becomes obsolete.
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Southern Furniture Show
Fuel Fund
J.cces
Jackson
Young Democratic
Friends’ Annex
Bureau
Civitan Club
Harllee
H. Norwood Bowne
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Major Bowes
John Gurney Briggs, Jr
Sam Hensley
Frederick R. Taylor
Hell Box
C. A H. Rhode
A.J. Koonce
Mr. Koonce
South Main ST
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