Attendance At Southern Furniture Market Encouraging
Early reports from the Southern Furniture Exposition show strong buyer interest as registrations reached 167 by ten o clock with many retailers arriving to place orders to replenish depleted stocks. Hotels are full and transport services to Sedgefield are arranged, signaling solid momentum for a busy market week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thearket
Sedgefield
Seration
B. C. Snyder
Winston-Salem
A. W. Bunch
Statesville
Wallace Clark
Reidsville
F. H. Cook
Anniston
Ala
W. C. Granz
Durham
H. W. Kimbrell
G. T. Lawrence
Greenwood, & C
M. C. Holton
High
Stat
W. FB. Dowdy
New Bern
Howard Grimes
Troy
R. @. Howard
Roseville
Tenn
C. Libby
Orlando
Fla
A. K. McLean
Southern Pines
J. \. Moon
Graham
Fioben Curry
Madison
R. T. Moore
J. Lawson
Atlanta
High Powered 3.2 Explodes Keg Destroys Cafe
A keg of 3.2 beer at Lucian Long’s East Commerce street cafe exploded due to excessive pressure. The blast wrecked the fountain and serving counter, causing Havoc but no injuries. City Collector A. Lee Gibson was soaked by spray. Damage listed over 300. Local police cited pressure as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Long
East Commerce Street
A. Lee Gibson
Jaced
Mr. Long
E E Spencer renowned High Point pioneer dies at 83
E E Spencer 83 a pioneer businessman and farmer died at his Greensboro road home after an eight month illness. Born November 23 1850 in Randolph County he moved to High Point in 1904. Surviving: twelve children including Bertha Spencer John B Paul R and I Luther Spencer. two brothers C S Spencer and Robert C Spencer. 43 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Funeral from Deep River Friends church Wednesday at 11 with Rev Joseph Peele and Rev J F Moser. interment in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. E. Spencer
Greensboro Road
Mr. Spencer
Randolph County
Isaac and
Amazinth Powell Spencer
Adaliza Coltrane
Robert C. Spencer
Lexington
High Point
Spencer
Deep River Friends Church
Joseph Peele
Guilford College
J. F. Moser
South Main Street Methodist Church
John Hawkins
Raeford Cox
Willis Davis
Cohen Spencer
Max Wall
Frank Wall
W. W. Burton
W. B. Delk
Gray Will Filed In Greensboro Today
The will of Mrs. Emma B. Gray was filed for probate in Greensboro. It leaves $1000 to Elizabeth Strickland of High Point, $1000 to Rev. R. L. Jerome of Burlington, $1000 to Mary Gray Coletrane of Guilford College for education, and $1000 to Rufus Herring of Thomasville for education. Wachovia Bank & Trust Co. receives $500 for upkeep of family burial grounds at Ebenezer church in Randolph county. Remainder to be sold and divided among 22 nieces and nephews. Executors named are W. G. Jerome and Fannie Gray. Will dated May 1, 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Emma B. Gray
Elizabeth Strickland
High Point
Rev
R. L. Jerome
Burlington
Mary Gray Coletrane
Guilford College
Rufus Herring
Thomasville
Wachovia Bank & Trust Company
Ebnezer Church
Randolph County
W. G. Jerome
Fannie Gray
Local figures named in sparse roster fragment
A fragmented OCR list includes Tom Ring High Point E T Reynolds Troy W H Upchurch Oxford John Willis Norfolk FE 8B Durham Macon Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ring
High Point
E. T. Reynolds
Troy
W. H. Upchurch
Oxford
John Willis
Norfolk
Durham
Macon
City Inspects Signs and Awnings for Pedestrian Safety
A special inspection of all street signs and awnings was conducted today under Assistant Fire Chief Claude Canady and City Manager K. E. Knox. Officials said signs must be at least eight feet above the sidewalk and awning frames at least seven feet high, with corrections to follow for any violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Canady
KE. M. Knox
BE. K. Ingram
Trade Authority Expands Board With Four New Members
The Retail Trade Authority added Grace Ford and J A Dalton representing florists and F E Brockmann and B H Jarrett for book and stationery to its 16 member roster. It will accept only written complaints on unethical advertising, with filings to R W Riggins or A H Holton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Ford
J.A. Dalton
F. E. Brockmann
B. H. Jarrett
Trade Authority Group
R. W. Riggins
A. H. Holton
R. A. Wilson
Philip Sliver
C. B. Bundy
John Richardson
John Walker
C. B. Bruce G. A. Tucker
H. T. Zilke
Wagner Resigns From Local Fire Department
W B Wagner of High Point fire department submitted his resignation to Chief E K Ingram today. He was stationed at company number one on North Wrenn street and plans to leave the city. Chief Ingram will meet the safety committee to discuss a replacement for the vacancy and the recommendation will be forwarded to City Manager E M Knox and the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Wagner
High Point
E. K. Ingram
Wagner
North Wrenn Street
Ingram
Safety Committee
E. M. Knox
Odd Fellows Install Officers at Regular Lodge Meeting
Officers of Reption Lodge I O O F will be installed tonight at the regular meeting. Names include J Roy Teague Noble Grand C F Hayes Vice Grand J R Young Recording Secretary E T Gregory Financial Secretary J L McMahan Treasurer. Social hour to follow. all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reption Lodge
J. Roy Teague
Noble Grand
C. F. Hayes
J. R. Young
E. T. Gregory
J. L. McMahan
Dr Hill Critiques Historians Glorifying War
Dr C R Hill told a Civitan Club audience that honest history is needed not glorified military tales. He reviewed 50 American histories and warned that most emphasize war and medal winners while war’s true causes lie in money driven leaders. He urged a return to simplicity and faith, noting Roosevelt’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Hill
Civitan Club
Elwood Hotel
Hill
H. N. Bowne
Fred McPherson
Mike Boyce
W. F. Bailey
I. 8. Ingram
Wade Marlette
J. W. Cannon
W. B. Hall
Royster Thurman
Cornelius Williard
T. R. Zimmerman
High Point College
Europe
America
Dr. Hill
Santa Claus
Roosevelt
Burrus Returns From New York Auto Show
Jack Burrus, manager of Gate City Motor Co., Chrysler and Plymouth dealers, reports from New York that the 1934 Automobile Show drew record interest and capacity crowds. He describes an unusually bright outlook and widespread dealer excitement over new lines and models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Burrus
Gate City Motor Co
Chrysler
Plymouth
New York
Burrus
Lois Ann Jennings Laid To Last Rest
Funeral services for Lois Ann Jennings three months old daughter of Mr and Mrs C N Jennings were held at the home of the grandparents on Gurley street with Rev O L Ruth of Pilgrim Holiness Church officiating. Choir sang Asleep in Jesus When He Cometh and What a Friend We Have in Jesus. Interment followed at Deed River cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Ann Jennings
C. N. Jennings
Gurley Street
E. W. Jennings
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Holiness Church
Jesus
Thelma Nelson
Eureta Graves
Ruby Harris
Edith Smith
Ruby Smith
Mary Campbell
Elsie Dickens
Blanche Chadwick
Deed River Cemetery
Byrd’s Con dor plane takes to water in 19 seconds
Admiral Byrd’s giant Con dor floatplane, used at Little America, shed water and launched in 19 seconds while carrying a maximum load of 17 800 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Byrd
Little America
1933 Average Factory Price For American Trucks
The average factory price for American made trucks in 1933 stood at 645 dollars per unit, reflecting industry pricing at the period.
Free trial method promises rupture cure without surgery
An advertisement urges ruptured individuals to write W. S. Rice, 570-N Main St, Adams NY for a free trial of a so called wonderful method. It claims the rupture closes naturally without support or truss and warns against surgery, touting success with large ruptures and urging immediate contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
Main St
Adams
N. Y
Rice, Inc
Adams, N. x. Ady
Recalcitrant white rats undermine barn pest effort
M C Idol reported at Mr. Robinson's 1704 North Main street that white rats released to drive away destructive rats neglected their task and mingled with larger rats. A rat killing spree killed 8 rats, including several white rats tied to earlier releases. Dallas Briggs George Culler and Phil Blackburn aided by two small fox terriers and a poodle participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ©. Robinson
North Main Street
M. C. Idol
Idol
Mr. Robinson
Dallas Briggs
George Culler
Phil Blackburn
January Court of Honor Awards Many Point Scouts
The January Court of Honor at Wesley Memorial church recognized many High Point Scouts and Cubs with advancement badges including Wolf, First Class, and various specialty awards. Upcoming events noted include March 5 Court of Honor, a uniform troop efficiency contest, and state Sea Scout training courses in Charlotte and Chapel Hill February 26 to March 1 and March 3 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Wesley Memorial Church
Charlotte
Chapel Hill
G. B. Daniel
Cubs
Jack Sappenfield
James Lockridge
Hunter Dalton
Orlando Rowland
Marion Rowland
Hampton Hubbard
J. C. Suggs, Jr
Alfred Carr
Richard Black
Jim Smith
Edward Wooten
Carl Bailey
Harold Sappenfield
Virlyn Lockridge
John Stanley
Sam Coble
Arnold Lloyd
Clyde Markland
Donald Hubbard
Roger Matthews
Roy Guest
Walter Shanklin
Paul Guice
Earl Forward
Douglas Mashburn
Lawson Ingram
Robert Bondurant
Hosiery Mill Boarders to Meet at I W A Hall Tonight
A meeting of all hosiery mill boarders is scheduled for seven o clock at the I W A hall. Members and non members are invited to attend the session. A second general mass meeting will be held Thursday night for both groups with special entertainment at both gatherings.
Counterfeit Scrip Tied to County Redemption Drive
County officials report about 75 000 of the 100 000 scrip issue under redemption by treasurer R A Coble with only 150 counterfeit notes showing. Federal and local agents press to trace the source as merchants report some notes passed locally and in Greensboro. Officials hope most notes are redeemed within the week to halt further counterfeiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Coble
Sheriff's Office
Greensboro
Joe F. Hoffman, Jr
Civil Court Term Progresses Slowly in High Point
The High Point Municipal court opened the January term with three of eight civil cases on the calendar. Carrie E. Hager and Alonzo Hager were granted a divorce after two years of separation. Rose Grimes was granted a similar divorce from H. G. Grimes. Lester Watson sought 100 dollars from Sylvester Holmes for an automobile accident. the jury awarded 55 dollars. Untried cases were continued for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Carrie E. Hager
Alonzo Hager
H. G. Grimes
Rose Grimes
Lester Watson
Sylvester Holmes
Motor trucks production rise in United States 1933
The United States produced 125,500 more motor trucks in 1933 than in 1932, indicating a rebound in demand and manufacturing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
East Side Grocery and Culler Named in Indictments
Warrant charges issued yesterday for East Side Grocery Company and G. C. Culler for failing to meet license and privilege tax requirements. The Enterprise notes that both Culler and the grocery firm were mistakenly listed among indictments and clarifies they were not part of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Grocery and Culler
C Hall
East Side Gr Company
G. C. Co
Culler
Side Grocery Company
Dia
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W. J. Buchanan
Waynesboro
Stantonburg
Giles Beal
R. H. Jacobs
Jacobs
Gastonia
Thomas
R. H. Thomas
Siler City
E. Aucremann
St. Petersburg
J. C. O'Neil
Tampa
O'Neil
High Point Ice and Coal CO
A.B. Detfors
J., E. Lowe
N. E. Russell
D. . Brooks
L. L
Lavender Aterials
Hank
EE. Spencer
Gray
Financial Statement
High Point Savings & Trust
U. S. Government Securities
High Point Savings and Trust Co
Temporary
Federal Deposit Insurance Fund
Trade Authority
Odd Fellows
Ars
Gate City Motor
Chashan
Nro Pittinger
Conklin Ave
Brooklyn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Max Bones
Ted
Building and Loan
Atlantic Building & Loan Ass'n
Main Street
Nat Walker
Lectro
American Optical Company
Southbridge
Massachusetts
C. M. Wells
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