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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1932

Page

8

Winter Furniture Market Opens at Southern Exposition Building

The Southern Furniture Exposition opens at nine this morning with nearly 150 lines of domestic furnishings on display in a ten story building. Standout rug displays greet visitors as the southern rug market launches permanently at the venue. The show runs two weeks with strong Colonial lines spotlighted by Tate and Casey as dealers anticipate bulk bookings for spring retail needs.

Southern Furniture Exposition Southland Tomlinson and Williams-Norris Bassa Fieme Wrenn A. E. Tate Paul W. Casey Tate Continental Imperial Chicago S. Strudwick Hillsboro Royal Mail York London Globe Parlor Furniture Company Capper Junior Service League Ben Moore High Point League

Southern Market Association Dines at Elwood Hotel

Exhibitors and manufacturers at the southern furniture market will meet Thursday at 6 30 p m at the Elwood Hotel for the semi annual session. George Feagle president from Valdosta Ga. presides with George N Hackney Lexington NC vice president and W B Hall High Point secretary. Session ends at eight.

Elwood Southern Market Association George Feagle Feagle Association Valdosta, Ga George N. Hackney Lexington N. C W. B. Hall High Point J. E. Millis L. C. Matton Tom Powell Walter Thomas Anne Carter Marsh Frank Murr Elwood Hotel Southern Furniture Market Association

Woman and Child Injured in Willowbrook Crash

Mrs C R Shook and her four year old son Maurice were slightly injured when the car carrying Mrs Shook and her ailing husband to Duke hospital hit a telephone pole on Willowbrook street. Maurice received head laceration care at High Point hospital while Mrs Shook had head and leg injuries. The driver said braking foot slipped, control was lost, Mr Shook unharmed. They were discharged and returned home.

C. R. Shook Ward Street Maurice Shook

Legion Post Meeting Set For Tuesday Evening

Andrew Jackson Post of the American Legion plans a meeting at the Legion hall on South Main street tomorrow night. Commander Forrest H. Sawford asks all members to attend, with several auxiliary names listed for coordinating roles and refreshments.

Andrew Jackson Post The American Legion Legion Hall South Main Street Forrest H. Sawford

Trio Bound Over In Auto Larceny Case At Municipal Court

Probable cause found for W. M. Knox John Brown and an accomplice in larceny of a automobile. They bound over to Superior Court under $1,000 bond each. Other cases included drunkenness violation of prohibition law and hit and run. Warrant for real estate men Clark Welch withdrawn. Court adjourned at 12:30 with seven additional drunk and disorderly cases disposed of.

Lewis E. Teague W. M. Knox John Brown Knox Brown Lena Rogers Alston F. Clark M. Ernest Welch W. A. Mills Ed Tucker Welfare Board H. B Levi Washington Bennie Perry High Point Tom Crews Thomas Tillman W. D. Shoemaker James Mobley Sam Massey Kelly Anderson Dexter Wall Arthur Kirkman Viola Jackson Duck Jackson Roscoe Caveness Wade Smith B. A. Woodleaf

Mrs Molitore Gaining Praise For Midwestern Recitals

Camilla Tentera Molitore is winning praise for concert engagements in Chicago and the middle west. She recently appeared in Handel's Messiah in Des Moines and Dubuque Iowa where she was chosen soprano soloist for the 25th consecutive presentation of the oratorio in the latter city.

Camilla Tentera Molitore Musical Art Club High Point Country Club Chicago Middle West Des Moines Dubuque

Silent Holton Case Shrouded in Interrogation and Strategy

Mrs. Terry H. Harper jailed in Greensboro on murder charges related to Charles C. Holton's slaying. R B Holton, who signed the warrant, and the Harpers’ counsel maintain silence while observers debate preliminary hearing outcomes and potential testimony implications in the tense case.

Terry H Peggy’’ Harper Greensboro Charles C. Holton R. B. Holton Thomas J. Gold Guilford County Harper Winston-Salem Eng Harpers

Savoldi to Wrestle Kruskamp in Charlotte January 27

CHARLOTTE January 18 Joe Savoldi former Notre Dame fullback turned wrestler has signed to meet Hardy Kruskamp in Charlotte January 27 Kruskamp is an Ohio State football player from five years ago.

Charlotte Joe Savoldi Atre Dame Hardy Kruskamp Kruskamp

City officials gather for meetings on curtailment plan

City officials and council members travel to Charlotte for a municipal revenue round table and a Duke Power Company conference to set one third operating curtailment effective January 15. The schedule includes a bi weekly council session to vote on curtailment and wholesale electric rates.

Municipal Association Charlotte Duke Power Company C. 8. Grayson E. M. Knox Lois Weiborn Tharlotte Knox Finance Committee Public Utilities Committee Grayson Power Company

Successful Playlet At Salvation Army

A house full of worshippers witnessed Salvation Army members present The Prodigal Son a modernized playlet at the Army hall on South Main street last night. Due to its success plans call for a similar presentation next Sunday titled A Prison Scene with public invitation extended.

Salvation Army Army Hall South Main Street

Whichard Convicted for Violating Insurance Laws

A Whichard, local insurance salesman, was convicted on two counts of violating state insurance law in municipal court. He received a one year suspended sentence and fines of 100 and 200 dollars. Notice of appeal was filed and bond set by Judge Lewis E. Teague. Deputy Insurance Commissioner E L Warren testified he had continued selling Insurance after license revocation on November 15, 1930.

A. Whichard Lewis E. Teague E. L. Warren Whichard

Local Praise for The Sin of Madelon Claudet

Local critics and audience members laud The Sin of Madelon Claudet starring Helen Hayes for its realism direction and acting. Viewers call Hayes superb and the film one of the year’s best with strong praise for photography and character portrayal.

Madelon Claudet Helen Hayes Miss Hayes Mesdames A. G. Douglas H. S. Coffield Thomas Turner A. Warshauer Mesdames L. R. Johnston W. J. Fraley Willis H. Slane Milton Silver

Old Citizen Praises Commercial National Bank’s City Building

R A Wheeler of High Point recalls Main Street growth and 1300 manufacturing industries during 41 years of Commercial National Bank leadership. He urges calm amid bank suspensions, credits bank executives Elwood Cox and associates for city development and calls for fair treatment and gratitude from the community.

R. A. Wheeler High Point First National Bank Commercial National Bank Elwood Cox Enterprise

Rat Killing Frenzy by Mack Spoon at Hamilton Street

Mack Spoon of 514 Hamilton Street killed twenty rats in one afternoon using only a stick and his shoes. He searched beneath his coal house and ended the spree after the 20th rat, noting sizes from five to fourteen inches.

Mack Spoon Hamilton Street Mr. Spoon Mr. Spoda

Deposits Declined as Bank Plans Meeting on Relief Step

The Commercial National Bank refused deposits today as solicitors working among depositors regarding a proposal to sell the bank building were asked to stop. Directors held a meeting later in the afternoon amid speculation about an official statement. Bank officers would not discuss the situation.

Commercial National Bank

Two Fires Here Do But Little Damage

A small blaze at Mrs. J. H. Ragan’s home at 504 Richardson street drew fire units around 9:15 Sunday with no damage. Earlier, a chimney fire at R. E. Everett’s home at 504 Wise street prompted crews 2 and 6 at 6:35 this morning, but little damage resulted.

J. H. Ragan Richardson Street R. E. Everett Wise Street

Letter Said to Be Written by Christ Found in Paper

Mrs F M Hedrick of 705 Carr street reports to The Enterprise that she has a copy of a letter similar to one printed in the paper Sunday, claimed to have been written by Christ.

F. M. Hedrick Carr Street Enterprise Today Christ

Appeal to remember the Commercial National Bank's role

Fragmentary line recalls banks aiding the city's growth and appeals to memory of the Commercial National Bank as part of the upbuilding effort.

Natonal

Thomas J. Greer Dies in High Point Hospital

Thomas J. Greer, longtime High Point resident of 413 Centennial Avenue, died at a local hospital at 7:30 am after a two week stay. Born October 18, 1862 in Davidson County, he leaves two sons, four daughters, several brothers and sisters, and was active in Primitive Baptist church and civic work. Funeral from the home Tuesday at 2 pm with Elder J W Tuttle and Elder Williams officiating. interment in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Thomas J. Greer High Point Centennial Avenue Mr. Greer Davidson County George and Elizabeth Samder Greer Primitive Baptist Church Nancy Low Tysinger Cheste Greer Dewey H. Greer Fou J. P. Sartin F. L. Gordy H. M. Taylor N. L. Garner J. W. Tuttle Williams Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery

Funeral services for L. W. Bray in Mount Herman church

Funeral services for L. W. Bray 39 were set at Mount Herman Baptist church Surrey county for 12 30 today after he was fatally injured when a truck collided with an automobile Saturday night. The body went to a Kernersville brother A M Bray home yesterday and the funeral party left this morning.

L. W. Bray Mount Herman Baptist Church Surrey County A. M. Bray Kernersville

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. Green St Carolina Lucy Eshelman Chiropractor Wachovia J. E. Black Cable Street Legion Post High Point Association of Underwriters Redwine Hardware Co Wilson Motor Company Whitely Bros S. Wrenn Street Carolina Coal & Transfer Co Mallory Street Piedmont Insurance & Realty Company College Street Jack Taylor Sect TRIO Superior Court Mrs. Molitore Co-Op Finance CO West Washington Street High Point Ice & Coal Company West Broac Holton Savoldi Power Parley OLD Citizen Building City Certified Public Accountants Commercial Bank G. E. Klanderman P. A Building and Loan Association Wachovia Bank and Trust Company Piedmont Building & Loan Association W. C. Idol High Point Perpetual Building Veenewe National Bank A. J. Idol Treas Cc. H. Ellis Sec'y
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