Southern Furniture Market Attracts 100 Buyers From 12 States
Over 100 buyers from 12 southern and eastern states registered by noon as the 24th Southern Furniture Market enters its second day. Exhibitors highlight modernistic suites while conservative designs remain popular. Freight-saving pool car plans north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers aim to boost regional business. The arcade showcases include furniture and exhibitors, with charity cafeteria proceeds aiding local junior service league efforts.
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Ohio
Potomac
Tunior Service League
Taylor Withdraws Warrant Against Officer Shields
J Everett Taylor withdrew a warrant against Officer J Prank Shields for assault and battery with Magistrate T K Sullivan's consent. Costs were paid by Taylor and the case was quashed before it could be heard. Chief Priddie said the matter ends for the police department with no criticism of Shields.
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J. Prank Shields
J. Everett Taylor
T. K. Sullivan
Taylor
Sullivan
W. G. Priddie
Shields
Priddie
Decorative Mirror Trade Show Registration List Readied
The article notes patent ownership by Decorative Mirror Supply Company and process decorations in gold and colors. It lists attendees registering from 16 a.m. Monday to 10 a.m. today, including numerous names and cities such as Asheboro Winston-Salem New York Philadelphia Lenoir and more, for a mirror veneer exhibit drawing attention from writers and exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorative Mirror Supply Company
J. L. Drake
Buford
H. H. Foster
Valdese
G. J. Hash
Berkley
W. Va
T. W. Harris
Dothan
Ala
BE. H. Henley
Greenville
8. C
F. R. Freid
Atlanta
B. W. Harris
EB. Cc. James
South Post
Foot-Long Black Rat Slain By Dog
A black rat about a foot long was killed by a dog on Fisher Street this afternoon. Curtis Casstevens, city water and light cut off man, reported the incident.
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Curtis Casstevens
Fisher Street
Deficiency Judgment Suit Filed in High Point Court
Atlantic Life Insurance Company files a deficiency judgment action in High Point Municipal Court seeking 207 dollars and 65 cents from Carrie L Welch Raymond J Welch and Globe Mortgage and Realty Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Municipal Court
Atlantic Life Insurance Company
Carrie L. Welch
Raymond J. Welch
Globe Mortgage and Realty Company
Singing fish: sapo emits hum from its air bladder
The sapo, often referred to as a singing fish, produces a peculiar humming noise through its air bladder. This vocalization is a distinctive characteristic noted in descriptions of the species.
Chippendale 2071 Century Offered for New Trend
Tomlinson of High Point unveils Twentieth Century Chippendale lines aimed at modern demand. The display features 26th Century bedroom and dining sets with amber Aspen and natural finishes, chrome hardware, rustless metal trim, and Van Vlyke walnut tones, emphasizing comfort and modern form.
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Tomlinson
High Point
West High Street
H. Tomlinson
Chicago
Chippendale
Mr. Chippendale
Legion Relief drives food and clothing drive for High Point
The Legion Relief committee begins collecting food clothing and other items for High Point needy. Donations arrive at the receiving station 120 South Main Street and will be sorted for distribution by the welfare board. Call 2538 or bring items to the Legion store to donate.
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The
Legion Relief Committee
High Point
South Main Street
First Ward
Welfare Board
Legion
Schoolmasters Club Set for Reidsville Meeting
The Schoolmasters club will meet at the Hel Vedere Hotel in Reidsville Wednesday night at 6 30 o clock. Jule B Warren secretary of the state education association will speak and M B E Yount superintendent of Lamance county schools will preside. The club comprises school officials in the northwestern district of the state education association.
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Schoolmasters Club
Helvedere
Reidsville
Jule B. Warren
State Education Association
M. BE. Yount
Lamance County
Man from Winston-Salem Found Dead in Kentucky Hotel
O. W. Wall of Winston-Salem was found dead in a Princeton Kentucky hotel. Police say he likely took poison.
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Winston-Salem
O. W. Wall
Princeton
Students bartering farm produce for college education at High Point
About a dozen High Point college students trade fresh pork chickens canned goods and other farm products for tuition reducing cash payments. Last fall ten students paid in kind and nearly 10 percent of dining room food is supplied by student barter, a system spreading with economic strain.
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High Point College
Hoan
The Frantic Paris Card Mystery in 12 Hours
The narrator recounts a disconcerting 1927 trip to France. After arriving in Cherbourg and attempting to register in Paris, a French clerk ejects him over a mysterious card. A brash officer voices harsh warnings, and detectives await in Cherbourg. A futile translation attempt leaves the fate of the card unsolved.
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N. F. Crowson
France
Crowson
New York
Cherbourg
Paris
Rue de Champs Elysees
Elysee de Hotel
Francaise
England
Germany
America
Trinity High School
Archdale
Haw River
N. C
Landmark Church on Washington St Razed in Landmark Demolition
The old brick Washington Street Methodist Episcopal church, later a storage warehouse, was razed after a spring fire left it a ruin. Vernon Medlin purchased the site. brick will be reused and heavy beams sold as firewood. Built in 1845, it served until 1870s then Wesley Memorial moved in 1914. Wilson Motor Co used it for storage until the blaze.
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East Washington Street
High Point Methodists
March of Progress
Vernon Medlin
Washington Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wesley Memorial Church
North Main Street
Wilson Motor Company
Court hears $30,000 damage suit in Mount Airy crash
In municipal court this afternoon the trial of a $30,000 damage suit continued against James Long, owner of the borrowed car, in which Mrs. Mary Long was riding when the accident occurred near Mount Airy in December 1931. Mrs. Long seeks damages for serious and permanent injuries.
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James Long
Mary Long
Mount Airy
Mildred Lewellyn
Turner Lewellyn
Mrs Sarah Ridge Dies After Illness at 6:35 A M
Mrs Sarah Nance Ridge 78 wife of A W Ridge died at home 1125 Montlieu Avenue this morning after several weeks illness. Born Randolph County March 21 1854 she wed August 20 1873 and lived in Jamestown before moving to this city. She belonged to Jamestown M E Church. Surviving are husband five sons C E Ridge A F Ridge H M Ridge A A Ridge J B Ridge of High Point two daughters Mrs H L Hardin of Greensboro and Mrs C B Brown of High Point three brothers Al-
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Sarah Nance Ridge
A. W. Ridge
Montlieu Avenue
C. E. Ridge
A. F. Ridge
H. M. Ridge
A. A. Ridge
J. B. Ridge
High Point
H. L. Hardin
Greensboro
C. BE. Brown
Government Cost 10 Discussed At City Meeting
F J Sizemore of the chamber of commerce announced a Sheraton hotel meeting would present that municipal operating cost expenditures and debt are down while property and tax values rise. The group will discuss diversions of road money and state expenses and may send resolutions to representatives. The 7 45 pm session accommodates attendees from other meetings.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sheraton Hotel
Sizemore
High Point
Winston Civitan President Speaks At High Point Meeting
Dr J L Cook president of the Winston Salem Civitan club spoke to the High Point Civitan club at the Sheraton hotel about Civitan International January program He urged attendance at the annual convention and urged local support for welfare needs as 2100 families and 800 men receive aid today The meeting also welcomed Maxwell E B Jones from the Junior High music faculty and F J Sizemore secretary of the chamber of commerce.
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J. L. Cook
Winston-Salem Civitan Club
High Point Civitan Club
Sheraton Hotel
Civitan International
Cook
W. C. Hammond
High Point Board of Public Welfare
High Point
Birmingham
Ala
International Organization For
Civitan
Malpractice Alleged in Greensboro Suit over Kidney Loss
A Greensboro doctor Dr J W Tankersley is named in a suit filed by V L Vail administrator of Olivia Vail seeking 590000 over alleged malpractice during a November 24 1932 kidney operation that allegedly removed the right kidney and left the patient in good health at examination The case was filed in Greens boro Superior Court yesterday Also a stock assessment suit by John D Biggs receiver for Commercial National Bank High Point against Ed L Ragan was filed with a request to add North Carolina Bank and Trust Co as a party and for 1000 against that bank alleging stock fraud
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J. W. Tankersley
Greensboro
V. L. Vail
Olivia Vail
Commercial National Bank
High Point
Ed l L. Ragan
North Carolina Bank and Trust Company
Obituary for Local Family Members in Randolph and Nearby Areas
Fred Nance and Watson Nance of Randolph County along with Hilliard Nance of Kansas survive, with two sisters Mary Ann Hoover of Randolph County and Lizzie Cameron of Denton North Carolina. The funeral will be held Wednesday at Jamestown M E Church at 2 30 p m with Rev C O Kennerly and Rev T J Rogers officiating. Interment follows at Oakwood Cemetery family plot.
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Fred Nance
Watson Nance
Randolph County
Hilliard Nance
Kansas
Mary Ann Hoover
Lizzie Cameron
Denton
N. C
Jamestown M. E
C. O. Kennerly
T. J. Rogers
Greensboro
Oakwood Cemetery
Hoffman Seeks Auto License Moratorium in Raleigh
County Commissioner Joe F. Hoffman travels to Raleigh with colleagues to press for a possible extension of the April 1 deadline for displaying 1933 automobile license plates. Greensboro dealers and petitioners urge relief, arguing the current rule harms gasoline revenue and burdens heavy users. Arrests have occurred recently for failing to carry new tags.
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Joe F. Hoffman
Board of County Commissioners
Raleigh
Guilford
Hoffman
Greensboro
Charles T. LeViness
Georgia Governor Honors Rome Attorney on Staff
W B Mebane a prominent Rome attorney and son of John R Mebane was named among 45 Georgians honored by Governor Eugene Talmadge for inclusion on the governors staff The rank was not announced but he is expected to receive the rank of Lieut Colonel.
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W.B. Mebane
Rome
John R. Mebane
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Mebane
W. B. Mebane
Cox Named Service Officer at VFW Post Meeting
High Point Post 619 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars appointed C. H. Cox as service officer and Polly Snyder as publicity officer at last night’s meeting. An upcoming post gathering on East Washington Street was announced with hopes for full attendance. Commander J. W. McMahon urged cooperation with Andrew Jackson Post 87 of the American Legion in its relief drive. the session drew a good crowd.
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C. H. Cox
Polly Snyder
High Point Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post
East Washington Street
J. W. McMahon
Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion
Local Families Named in Guilford County Area
Raised in Guilford county near Greensboro, details list John R. Mebane and his daughter Mrs C Vinecannon at 810 Broad Street.
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Guilford County
Greensboro
John R. Mebane
Mra. 8. C. Vinecannon
Broad Street
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Hrad
City Shoe Shop
W. Commerce
Meldance Insureds
Piedmont Ins. & Realty Co
College St
B. A. Woodell
Justice of the Peace
W. Washington Street
County Sheriff's Office
Farmers Exchange
Wrenn Street
N. L
Garner Agency
L & H Coal
Coal Lopp & Howell Coal CO
Automobile Insurance Mutual Ins
M. CC. Rowland
Mer
Main &T
Purity Coal CO
W. G. Bridges
Carolina
High Point Ice & Coal Co
Officer Shields
Schwartz
Shor Shop
N. Main
World’s Wonderland Museum
Pine Entertainment
Old Methodist Church
Washington St
James Ward
Sarah Ridge
F. J. Sizemore
Winston Civitan
Mrs. Hammond
Vicks VapoRub
H. Cox
Local Post
Nick
Weiner
Main ST
Atlantic Building and Loan Association
South Main St
J. P. Rawtey
KE. C. Cridlebaugh
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