Chamber of Commerce Names 50 Board Candidates for 1937
The Chamber of Commerce election committee announced fifty candidates for the board of directors, from which twenty five will be elected at the annual meeting likely in early February. The chosen directors will elect officers for the new year. The list includes R. T. Amos, C. C. Garrett, J. T. Ryan, Holt McPher son, J. W. Harriss, Mrs. M. J. Wrenn, Jno. R. Peacock, J. E. Marsh Jr., D. R. Parker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
J. Welch Harriss
C. T. Ingram
G. FE. Hutchens
J. EF. Millis
J. FE. Marsh, Jr
Board
I. Paul Ingle
G. EB. Hutchens
R. K. Young
J. ®. Millis
W. C. Idol
H. L. Brockman
R. B. Terry
O. A. Kirkman
H. F. Hunsucker
J. W. Clinard
W. B. Hall
R. H. Sechrest
Jno
R. Peacock
Court Adjourned As Attorney Sidelined By Illness
Court adjourned after Judge Lewis Teague announced the trial could not start because an attorney was confined to bed with illness. Jurors were dismissed until tomorrow at 9 am. In a previous session, Lloyd's of America won $127.78 against Walter F. Smith and S. G. Johnson. A divorce between R. H. Shepherd and Frances F. Shepherd was granted on grounds of more than two years of separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis EE. Teague
Lloyd's of America
Walter F. Smith
G. Johnson
R. H. Shepherd
Frances F. Shepherd
Grissett Arrested On Embezzlement Charge
William R. Grissett jailed after a holdup incident on the Winston Salem highway faces embezzlement charges for allegedly stealing 43 dollars from North State Distributing of High Point. Officers pursued him to Winston-Salem, where he reportedly surrendered yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Grissett
Winston-Salem
North State Distributing Company
High Point
Grissett
Winston
City to Open Bids for 568 Feet of Sanitary Sewer Line
City council to open sealed bids at 10 a m next Wednesday January 20 for furnishing trenching laying and backfilling 568 lineal feet of eight inch sanitary sewer line. Work to commence by January 25 with contract awarded or bids rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Knox
Southern Railway
Sam H. Strickland
Gh Point
North Carolina
Service Held for Mrs Daisy Summey
Funeral services for Mrs Daisy Everhart Summey wife of Marion Summey were held after her death at home 1003 Fast Russell Street. Services at Green Street Baptist Church were led by Rev C N Royal with Rev W L Wafford assisting. Interment followed in the Lexington cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Everhart Summey
Marion Summey
Russell Street
Green Street Baptist Church
C. N. Royal
W. L. Wafford
Sheets Memorial Baptist Church
Lexington
Ethel Samuels
Mabel Blakely
Archie Bevel
Paul Koontz
Jesus
Jsus
Ruth Stallings
Earl Staton
A. P. Coswell
Phil Surrett
Roy Pierce
L. R. Pons
A. L. Saunders
Slane Hosiery Mills
Slane Mills
Lexington Cemetery
Face Pimples Guide and Resinol Remedy Ad
An advertisement explains common cause of facial pimples and offers Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as a treatment. It claims relief from itch and soreness and promotes healing by treating surface pores. The ad invites readers to buy the products or request a free sample from Resinol, Dept. 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. 10
Baltimore
Exhibitors From Nineteen States At Southern Furniture Market
One hundred seventy nine manufacturers distributors agents and salesmen from 19 states will exhibit at the two week Southern Furniture and Rug Market opening Monday at the Southern Furniture Exposition building. North Carolina leads with 93 exhibitors, High Point has 27, and Virginia 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Furniture Exposition
Mississippi River
North Carolina
High Point
Thomasville
Virginia
Tennessee
Georgia
New York
Illinois
Massachusetts
Louisiana
Minnesota
Kentucky
South Carolina
Indiana
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Ohio
New Jersey
Alabama
Wisconsin
Phillips 10 Takes Leading Role in Rotary Revue
Earl N. Phillips returns from Chicago to lead in Headlines Revue Rotary charity show at Junior High School on January 20 and 21. Director W. E. Hill directs over one hundred participants with scenes from a newspaper office to a minstrel finale. Tickets went on sale Tuesday with strong advance sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl N. Phillips
Chicago
Rotary
W. E. Hill
Hospital News
Repass Held on Embezzlement Charge in Virginia
Jack Repass alias Jack Lewis is held in Marion Virginia on a warrant charging embezzlement of 373.55 while employed by R D Fowler Motor Lines High Point. Police said the funds were from C O D deliveries and may be linked to a May 20 1936 date. An effort to return him without extradition is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Repass
Jack Lewis
Marion
R. D. Fowler Motor Lines
High Point
Virginia
Dr Haeflinger To Preach Tonight At Wesley Memorial
Dr H J Haeflinger leads mid week service at Wesley Memorial church tonight at 7 30. He will speak on advice for Christian living drawn from his experience as a Methodist minister in the Florida conference. Music by J Gurney Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Church
H. J. Haeflinger
Florida
J. Gurney Briggs
Americans Held In Chinese City
Twenty one Americans in the interior Chinese city of Lianfu were described as in peril amid threats of warfare between government troops and communist rebels. Foreigners sought to leave but evacuation was blocked by insurgents aiming to set up a communist government in northwest China. A dated January 9 communication warned they could be held as hostages to deter bombing by Nanking planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
Lianfu
China
Traffic Violations Report Last 24 Hours
Police report two speeding cases two overparking incidents one red light run and one bicycle rider without a light after dark. Drive Carefully and Save a Life.
Ragan resigns as president of High Point Savings and Trust
Ed L. Ragan resigns after serving as president since 1933 and with the bank since 1905. H N Williard succeeds him as cashier, with W D Spurgeon elected vice president and several directors reelected. The bank reports strong earnings and a 16 percent deposit rise in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Williard
High Point Savings and Trust Company
Ed. L. Ragan
W. F. Armfield
R. R. Ragan
W D. Spurgeon
A. E. Tate
R. H. Sechrest
J. W. Sechrest
Z. I. Walser
Mann
Elwood Hotel
North Main Street
Ragan
Williard
Hosiery Shipments Increase in 1936 Amid Peak Demand
The National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers reports that November 1936 shipments rose above October and November 1935 levels with women’s full fashioned hosiery leading gains. Year to date through November 1936 shows an 8.8 percent rise over 1935, as all branches near improved annual totals and new records are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
Statistical
Bulletin of
Play Presented At High School Dramatic Club
His Model Wife a one act comedy by Helen F Bagg was staged by the Dramatic club of High Point high school in the school auditorium directed by Miss Ruth Goodman. Willy Everett played the model wife with a cast including Robert Parks Eleanor Perry Joe Whitley and others in a farce about a rushed marriage to satisfy a wealthy aunt. The play ended with happy outcomes for most characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen F. Bagg
High Point High School
Ruth Goodman
Arthur Everett
Wilhelmina
Willy
Everett
Robert Parks
Eleanor Perry
Joe Whitley
Carey Ilderton
John H. Potts
Bill Andrews
Agnes MacPherson
Helen Crowder
Munford- Wells
Betty Hunt Murray
Jessie Frazier
Bella Potts
Jeanne Rankin
Donree Setzer
Patsy
Elizabeth Welborn
Mary
Eloise Rankin
Municipal Board Cuts Electric Rates in Rocky Mount
The Rocky Mount aldermen, citing a projected income rise, ordered a reduction in municipal service rates saving about $60,000 annually for 5,000 customers. The action reflects a policy adjustment as of January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mount
Board of Aldermen
Open War on Venereal Disease Urged by Dr Davis
Dr Davis urged government and public action to fight venereal diseases in the country, citing 18 million existing cases. He praised a medical plan to curb syphilis and gonorrhea and called for open discussion to restore stability, with US Surgeon General leading the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Davis
Business Club
Elwood
Davis
United States
W. K. McCaint
Cau
Charles
Richard
Glenn Smith
W. K. McCain
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Chamber of Commerce
Certified Public
Seidman & Seidman
Ring Drug CO
America
Shepard's
South Main Street
Asheboro Highway
Eens Lumber
Carter
North Main ST
City Shoe Shop West Commerce
High Point, Thomasville
Denton Railroad
General Offices
High Point, N. Y
Summey
Spain
Robert Cuse
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cuse
Southern Furniture
Phillips
Chinese City
MR. Ragan
Bank Presidency
Dramatic Club of
Hedgecock Lumber Company
Morris
Greyhound
Union Bus
High ST
Sample David
Charleston, W. Val
Roanoke
Knoxville, Tenn
Columbus
Orio
Richmond, VA
Washington, D. C
Augusta
Jacksonville
Fla
Miami, Fla
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