Commercial Bank Liquidation Ends Long High Point Era
The Commercial National Bank of High Point will liquidate after years of growth and struggle. Directors cited failure to raise building corporation subscriptions and note sales as reason to close operations January 18 1932 under National Bank Examiner Charles W Motter. Depositors may be paid pro rata as collections allow. a receiver is expected to be named within 24 hours.
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The
Commercial National Bank
High Point
Building Corporation
City of
Comptroller of
Charles W. Motter
National Bank Examiner
New York
Duke Power Company
H P Perpetual Building and Loan Moves Office
The H P Perpetual Building and Loan Association moved its offices from Commercial National Bank to Hood Industrial Bank Building at 210 North Main Street. C H Ellis secretary said the move aids stockholders for easier access while business continues as usual. State examiner B F Johnson reported the association’s affairs and books are in excellent condition.
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High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
Hood Industrial Bank
North Main Street
C. H. Ellis
B. F. Johnson
North Carolina State Insurance Commission
Johnson
Fire crews extinguish oil blaze near Gad dy's Woodyard
A can of oil near Gad dy's Woodyard on Hamilton Street sparked a small fire early last night. Fire Company 6 arrived promptly and prevented any damage.
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Gaddy
Hamilton Street
Fire Company 6
Bank plan for city deposits fades with note disposal
J. Elwood Cox founded and led the bank for 40 years as officers including C. M. Hauser and W. A. Idol held vice presidencies. The plan sought deposits and a payoff tied to city notes, but both it and the solicitation failed to materialize, leaving the strategy unrealized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elwood Cox
C. M. Hauser
W. A. J. Idol
C. H. Mar
Sears, Roebuck To Construct Big Addition
Sears, Roebuck announces a 53 by 50 foot one story addition at the High Point store. A new lot for free parking and a service station will be built behind the store with access from English street. The expansion will include interior redecorating and new merchandise lines such as men’s clothing, furnishings, plumbing, tires, paints, radios, and hardware.
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Sears, Roebuck and Company
F. B. McConnell
Atlanta
Southern Territory
English Street
Minnie K. Broadhurst
Sears, Roebuck
High Point
Gears, Roebuck
MccConnell
Revival under Reverend Stephens in Indiana Pa
Reverend George T. Stephens, a well known local evangelist, is conducting a revival meeting in Indiana Pennsylvania. He draws attendees from the region and preaches daily at the local church venue.
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George T. Stephens
Indiana, Pa
Mrs Minnie Atkins Edwards Visited Thomasville Guest
Mrs Minnie Atkins-Edwards spent Monday in Thomasville as a guest of Mrs P E Parker.
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Minnie Atkins-Edwards
Thomasville
P. E. Parker
Market Surges as 100 Buyers Attend Southern Furniture Show
More than 100 buyers from over a dozen states gathered at the Exposition building and Tomlinson Williams N orris showrooms for the Southern Furniture market. Paul W Casey and A E Tate praised registrations and predicted stronger interest as the event continues, with several large southern dealers among registrants.
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Tomlinson and
Williams-Norris
Paul W. Casey
A. E. Tate
Girl Thought Missing Found And Arm Mystery Remains
Davidson county authorities announced the arm found Friday belongs to a teen girl who had been reported missing from her Thomasville Denton road home. The girl is alive and not identified. investigators say the bones are from a human arm and the search continues.
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Davidson County
Thomasville-Denton Road
R. W. Yokeley
Lester Mendenhall
Coal deal boosts fuel value for buyers in Carolina region
The Carolina Coal & Transfer Co. advertises stronger buying power of the dollar for coal purchases. A free kindling offer applies with each ton of fuel, with contact via Mallory Street, phone 4275.
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Carolina Coal & Transfer Co
Mallory Street
Money to Loan Quick Small Loans For Steady Earners
Advertisement offering unsecured small loans to employed individuals. Cheerful confidential service by CO-OP FINANCE CO. located at 102 West Washington Street.
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Co-Op Finance Coo
West
Washington Street
Examinations Begin At High Point Schools Tomorrow
High Point city schools announce that third period exams start tomorrow with a five minute homeroom and schedule changes. High Point college exams begin January 25 and run through the week. Book fees for several grades are due January 25 with February 1 final payment deadline. free text books are provided for first five grades and fees in higher grades are among the lowest in the state.
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High Point City
High Point College
High Point
Mrs Harper Faces Trial Wednesday in Greensboro Murder Case
Mrs. Terry H. Harper, charged with murder in the death of Charles O. Holton at the Harper home on Greensboro Highway, will have a preliminary hearing Wednesday at 2:30 before Magistrate John E. Current. Her husband, also charged, waived his hearing. Both are held without bond in Greensboro county jail.
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Terry H. Harper
Charles O. Holton
Harper
Greensboro
John
J. Gold, Sr
Superior
Holton
High Point underwriters exhibit at Redwine Hardware window
Members of the High Point Association of Underwriters announce a display in the window of Redwine Hardware Co. for public viewing. The exhibit highlights their work and aims to inform local residents about underwriting services.
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High Point Association of Underwriters
Redwine Hardware Co
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H. P. Perpetual Building & Loan
Hood Bank
West Broac
Bellas Hess
CQO
High Point, N. C
Children's Smart
Talon
Jacquard
Ingram’s
High Point Ice & Coal Company
N. E. Russell Shoe Shop
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Mrs. Harper
George A. Younes
Mr. Younce
D. Newton Farnell
Thom
Piedmont Insurance & Realty Company
College Street
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Sect
Building and Loan Association
Rey
Atlantic Building & Loan Ass
South Main Street
North Carolina Bank & Trust Co
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan
Lmner
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