Florida fashion and home goods preview at Perkinsons and Sears
The column highlights new crystal patterns like Westmoreland Della Robbia from Perkinson's, dress ideas from Lizzie Gooch’s Southland line, and Mann sun ray lamps as a Florida substitute. It notes Sears inventories ending January and a bench clothes hamper, plus upcoming spring footwear at Thompson's with news on Natural Bridge and Health Spot shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkinson's
Westmoreland
Della Robbia
Florentine
Lizzie Gooch
Florida
Mann
Kwik-Way Company
Sears
Roebuck
Thompson's Shoe Store
Thompson's Shoe
South
Organ program at First Methodist Church tonight
This evening at 7:30 the First Methodist Church will host a 30 minute organ concert by church organist Mrs. T. E. Strickland. It is the first performance since the organ’s reconditioning, featuring works by Steggall Humperdinck Bach Dvorak Thome Schubert and familiar hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Strickland
Thome
Schubert
Legion To Sponsor Oratory Contest In North Carolina
The American Legion of North Carolina will hold a statewide high school oratorical contest in Greensboro on April 3 at 7 30 p m. Vic tor R Johnson chairs the event with state winners advancing to the national competition. Schools must run internal contests March 1 4 to determine a school winner and send names to county chairs by March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion of North
Fletcher Padget, Jr
Saluda High School
Saluda
S. C
National Americanism Commission
North Carolina
Randolph
H. L. Ingram
Asheboro
Davidson
R. L. Davis
Lexington
Rockingham
Jerome Douglass
Reidsville
Guilford
S. Amos Maynard
Greensboro
Alamance
Person
Caswell
C. G. Davis
Roxboro
Moore
Anson
Richmond
Montgomery
Rowan
Union
Cabarrus
Stanly
Harry E. Keller
Badin
Rites Held For Mrs G W Swiggett At Trinity Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Amanda Swiggett 77 widow of G W Swiggett were conducted at Trinity Methodist Church by Rev H P Williams and Rev W B Shinn. Interment followed in Trinity Cemetery. Active pallbearers were her grandsons O Neill Swiggett Willard Swiggett George Siler Marvin Siler John Swiggett and Grady Kersey. Honorary pallbearers included William Tuttle Delbert Reitzel H G Swiggett James Roy Swiggett and Lacy Swiggett. Gospel Tabernacle quartet sang When They Ring Those Golden Bells There ll Be No Disappointments In Heaven and Rock Of Ages. Floral offerings reflected the esteem of mourners and were carried by granddaughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Amanda Swiggett
High Point
Route 2
G. W. Swiggett
Trinity Methodist Church
H. P. Williams
The
Gospel Tabernacle
W. B. Shinn
Emerywood Club Male Members Meet Tuesday Night
The Emerywood Country Club will hold its male members annual meeting Tuesday at 8 o'clock at the club. Secretary John C. Abels announced the gathering as incumbents’ terms expire and elections approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerywood Club
Emerywood Country Club
John C. Abels
Shortage of Single Family Dwellings Cited Here
J C White president of the High Point Real Estate Board cites a national survey showing a persistent shortage of single family dwellings. The report covers 261 cities with 23 percent posting higher prices, 87 percent level with a year ago, and 13 percent lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. White
High Point Real Estate Board
National Association of Real Estate Boards
White
United States
High Point
Smith
Northwest
Great Lakes
Slump In Building Activity Noted In City Permit Report
The city building inspector reported a weak week with 11 construction permits totaling $2,677, none for new residences. Listed projects include repairs, additions, and updates at multiple addresses such as 819 Fifth Street, 206 Best Street, 512 Decatur Street, and 708 Hillcrest Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendenhall - Thompson
Fifth Street
Carl W. Wright
Best Street
G. D. Hammer
Decatur Street
Smithdeal Realty Company
Hillcrest Drive
George T. Wood
Westwood Avenue
F. H. Mendenhall
West Green Street
H. R. Grubb
East Green Street
J. R. Wood
Montlieu Avenue
Seventeen Ships Sunk In Week Of Sea Warfare
The 19th week of sea warfare saw 17 ships sunk with 64 830 tons lost and at least 40 lives, dominated by British losses of 12 ships. Germany reported 12 ships sunk, while the Dunbar Castle of 10 002 tons was the week’s largest loss with three killed and two missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Britain
Germany
Netherlands
Italy
Norway
Dunbar Castle
Meeting Plans Include Appointments and Report Presentation
At the meeting officers will be replaced and the annual financial report will be presented. A smoker will follow with refreshments served.
Beauticians Club to Meet Monday
The Beauticians Club will hold its first meeting of the year Monday evening from 6 to 7 at the home of Mrs. Connie Tyson 1200 Pearson Street announced Mrs. Hatty Leach president. The school and PTA item follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauticians Club
Connie Tyson
Pearson Street
Hatty Leach
High Point N A A C P Branch Sets January Meeting
The High Point branch of the N A A C P will hold its January meeting at Women's Memorial A M E Church Monday evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Branch
High Point
Women's Memorial A. M. E
Women’s Auxiliary to Meet at William Penn High Cafeteria
The Women’s Auxiliary of John McClain Post 196 American Legion will hold its January meeting at the William Penn High School cafeteria Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Carroll
WM. Penn
John McClain
American Legion
William Penn High School
Reverend Jones ill at home in 105 Eccles Street
Personal notices report Rev. A. M. Jones pastor of the Women s Memorial A. M. E. Church ill at his home since Thursday. Miss Walter Spencer returns to Washington D C after visiting her sister Mrs. Gladys Gannaway at 1202 Kivett Drive. Hosts were Mrs. Bertha Ford and Mrs. Hattie M. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Jones
Women's Memorial A. M. c Church
Eccles Street
Walter Spencer
Washington, D. C
Gladys Gannaway
Kivett Drive
Miss Spencer
Bertha Ford
Hattie M. Hall
WM. PENN TO MEET SPENCER HERE TUESDAY
The William Penn Tigers will play East Spencer on the local court Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Penn
Spencer
William Penn Tigers
East Spencer
Mars Hill Holiness Church Sunday Services Schedule
Mars Hill Holiness Church lists a full day of services led by Rev. L S Stova of Winston-Salem and Sister Agnes Brewrington. Activities include Sunday School 9:45 a.m. and morning worship 11 a.m. followed by a 3 p.m. service and 6:30 p.m. Y P H A, then 8 p.m. evening worship with Rev. Stova.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars Hill
Patrician Club Completes Banquet Plans and Elects Officers
The Patrician Club held a Friday meeting at Cartright-Davis luncheonette with Preston Rhynehart as host. President Melvin Black presided as officers for the coming year were elected: Talmadge Carter president, Alonzo Holmes vice-president, Ervin Moore secretary, Willis Hart assistant secretary, Melvin Black treasurer. A chicken dinner was served to members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrician Club
Cartright-Davis
Preston Rhynehart
Melvin Black
Talmadge Carter
Alonzo Holmes
Ervin Moore
Willis Hart
Card of Thanks for Rev. W. R. Robbins
We thank friends for consoling words and deeds after the death of our husband cousin and brother Rev. W. R. Robbins including Hairlip Funeral Home ministers flower girls pallbearers and all who helped in the service We also thank both white and colored for floral designs messages and cards Signed Mrs. W. R. Robbins Mrs. Annie Thompson and Mrs. T. W. Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Robbins
Hairlip
Annie Thompson
T. W. Hunt
William H. Greenlee Dies at 79 in Marion
William H. Greenlee 79 died today in an Asheville hospital of pneumonia. He served as county surveyor and headed the County Farmers Federation. Survived by widow and eight children. Funeral from the home at 3 p m tomorrow. Factories in France given first claim to all coal in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Greenlee Marion
William H. Greenlee
Asheville
County Farmers Federation
France
More Vocational Classes Offered by Local Schools
High Point City Schools in cooperation with the State Department of Public Instruction will offer night school courses in sheet metal pattern drafting and shop math for machinists. Classes begin January 16 in the County Building, directed by Frank Judish, with 10 to 15 students per course. A $1 fee covers 20 lessons, and a certificate of credit will be awarded upon completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point City
State Department of Public Instruction
Charles F. Carroll, Jr
Frank Judish
Judish
Carroll
Flue Cured Applications Due By Monday
Applications for 1940 allotments on new flue cured tobacco farms must be submitted by Monday, said Y Y Floyd AAA executive officer at North Carolina State College. A new farm is one where tobacco hasn’t grown for five years but will be produced in 1940. Burley farm allotment deadlines fall on February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Y. Floyd
AAA
N. C. State College
Kinard Named President of National Lutheran Conference
Dr. James C. Kinard, president of Newberry College, was elected president of the National Lutheran Educational Conference at Philadelphia yesterday. The report notes Australia aims to produce complete automobiles in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutherans
Newberry, D. C
James C. Kinard
Newberry College
National Lutheran Educational Conference
Philadelphia
Government of Australia
Religious convocation outlines talks and sessions
The convocation lists morning talks by Dr Nixon Bishop Penick Rev Harry Munro and Dr Thomas Tripp with W C Jackson presiding Thursday. Afternoon institutes feature leaders Braisted Munro Nixon Tripp Miller Watts Muste and Twaddell. Evening programs include Dr Clyde Milner presiding and Dr Paul Braisted addressing Students and the World Christian Mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Nixon
Penick
Harry C. Munro
International Council of Religious Education
Chicago
Thomas A. Tripp
Congregational and Christian Churches
New York City
W. C. Jackson
Woman's College
Greensboro
A. J. Muste
Presbyterian Labor Temple
Howard Thurman
Howard University
Washington
Lawrence A. Watts
Central Prison
Raleigh
Paul J. Braisted
Student Volunteer Movement
Institute
Jeanette Perkins
Congregational Publishing Society
Boston
Braisted
Munro
Nixon
Tripp
J. Quinter Miller
Connecticut Council of Churches
Hartford
Watts
Muste
W. P. Twaddell
Durham
Miller
E. H. F. Weis
Guilford College
G. Ray Jordan
Centenary Methodist Church
Winston - Salem
Clyde A. Milner
Paul Braisted
World Christian Mission
H. D. Althouse
Southern Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church
Hickory
Labor Department Preparing To Enforce Wage Hour Law
Seventeen inspectors including two payroll auditors prepare to launch enforcement of the Federal Wage and Hour act in North Carolina. Labor Commissioner Forrest H. Shuford urges cooperation, vows quick, uniform enforcement and immediate compliance. The report also notes religious leaders and choirs connected to convocation events and a Tokyo football league note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Department
Raleigh
State Labor Department
Federal
North Carolina
Charlotte
Forrest H. Shuford
Shuford
State Department of Labor
Skeletons Adorned With Gold Found Near Messina Site
Excavators near Messina in the Northern Transvaal uncovered twenty seven skeletons decorated with gold plate and beads. They lay near a gold basin and a rhinoceros figure twelve inches long. Some cactus species nearby show green flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messina
Transvaal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polly
First Methodist Church
Legion To
North Sea
North Carolina Council of Churches
New York
Church Extension Division
Congregational and Christian Churches Home Mission Board
Women's Auxiliary
State Department
Forest L. Shuford
Guilford College A. Capella
Bennett College A. Capella
Greensboro High School
Greensboro College Glee Club
W. H. Davis
J. M .Ormand
John T. Wayland
P. D. Brown
Elizabeth Oliver
Salisbury
Buford E. Gordon
R. Nathaniel Dett
F. I. Rypins
Raymond Brietz
Banks J. Peeler
J. H. Pressly
Statesville
Alewyn Roberts
Swannanoa
B. RB. Slaughter
Elizabeth City
R. H. Stone
Jefferson
Five University Football League of
Tokyo
Japan
Fisher
Buick
Flint
Mich
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