Southern furniture markets clash over Chicago show dates
Southern manufacturers resist Chicago April and October show demands and plan separate spring and fall markets. Kroehler leads a push for Chicago inclusion, while Bassett, Huffman, Heer, and others pledge Southern shows in High Point and southern locations. Henredon Schoonbeck display planned. Mebane to showcase millionth mattress. Special events include NRFA SRFA and SAAF gatherings at the Sheraton and furniture building functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Furniture Factories Marketing Association of the South
Haveen
Kroehler Furniture Co
Kroehler
W. M. Bassett
Bassett Furniture Industries
FFMAS
High Point
Martinsville
Thomasville
Lexington
Hickory
Morganton
Drexel
Lenoir
Robert Huffman
South
Leo Heer
Louis Goodenough
Retailing Daily
Mebane CO
the Mart
Carolinas
Virginia
NRFA
Sheraton
SRFA
Saaf Board of Directors
Furniture Building
Smart Living Group of Furniture Stores
Virginia-Carolinas Wholesale Furniture Salesmen's Association
Noble to Speak to YMCA Group Thursday Night
Dr. Charles C. Noble of Syracuse will address the YMCA Industrial Management Club at 6 30 p m at the Y. He serves as dean of Hendricks Memorial Chapel since 1945 and holds degrees from Williams College and Union Theological Seminary. Eight new members will be inducted, and Gilbert Ross will preside.
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Charles C. Noble
Syracuse
N. Y
YMCA
Industrial Management Club
The
Noble
Hendricks Memorial Chapel
Syracuse University
Newton
Mass
Wilbraham Academy
Williams College
Union Theological Seminary
New York State
Tee
Rotary Club
I. M. Club
United States
Max H. Cooke
High Point Ymca
Richard Minsendick
First Evangelical and Reformed Church
Ralph Wilson
Adams Millis Corporation
Clifton Chester
Heritage Furniture Company
Willard E. Cole
High Point Products
Leo A. Welch Jr
Highland Container
Vernie L. Bowers
Azziea Frith
Anvil Brand, Inc
Ransom Everhart
Earl Wagoner
Marsh Furniture Company
Gilbert Ross
High Point Debates New Building Code for One and Two Family Homes
Officials in High Point consider a specialized Building Code governing construction of one and two family dwellings. The code, drafted by a mayoral committee, aims to set strict standards for room sizes mortar density wall supports and overall safety, with city and state committee review ongoing.
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High Point
A. R. Strange
Devison Key
Durham
William F. Freeman
Robert P. Guarino
Delos Hedgecock
Warren Godwin
Glenn Brown
Inmates Join Alcoholics Anonymous at Ftsom Prison
Warren Robert A Heinze says 250 of 2 325 inmates at Ftsom Pris are participating in the Alcoholics Anonymous program. Prisoners are voted weekly by outside groups on a rotation basis.
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Warren Robert A. Heinze
Ftsom Pris
Alcoholics Anonymous
Court Ruling Said Vital To Cooperatives Future
ASHEBORO Jan 19 The president of Randolph Telephone Membership Corporation said reversal of the Utilities Commission order was essential to the continued existence and growth of telephone cooperatives in North Carolina Judge L Richard Preyer ruled the commission erred in directing Central Telephone Company to invade the cooperative service area in Randolph County Cox praised the decision as vital to Randolph Telephone Membership Corporation and others He urged cooperation among the commission private firms and cooperatives to improve rural telephone service for all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Randolph Telephone Membership Corporation
Utilities ‘Commission
North Carolina
L. T. Cox
Route 1
Ramseur
L. Richardson Preyer
Greensboro
Utilities Commission
Central Telephone Company
Randolph County
Cox
Utilizes
KTMC
Market Opens Optimistic as High Point Furniture Market Grows
The High Point furniture market begins with strong attendance and expanded parking behind City Hall. Mergers reshape exhibitor spaces while the cafeteria and decor staff prep for a busy week. Industry leaders forecast another robust year amid rising regional production and national demand.
Child Aid Group Meets Tomorrow
The Parents of Handicapped Children convene their first New Year meeting Monday at 7:30 PM at the Day Center. Bill Leichman, newly elected president, will preside. They will discuss proposed legislation by the N C Association for Retarded Children to allow public funding for Day Center operations, stemming from Guilford meetings and talks with Dr Charles Carroll and the attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Leichman
N. C. Association For Retarded Children
Guilford
Charles Carroll
Major Bond Issue Proposed for City Water and Streets
The city proposes a six point bond program totaling 6 200 000 start dates 1957 1958 1959 and 1960 to finance a new expo and pumping station enlargements water filtration distribution lift station eliminations and street widenings with no tax rate increase pending approval on February 3 1957. Water and sewer rates would rise July 1 1957 per Hazen and Sawyer plan with variable charges and minimums.
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Perry
East Side
Mechanicsville
West Green Street
South Main Street
Kearns
Kearns Street
Springfield Avenue
Willowbrook
Highland Avenue
Elm
Boulevard
Morris Street
Montheu
Sunset Drive
Hazen and Sawyer
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Durham
Raleigh
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Furniture Market
Henredon Furniture Company
Schoonbeck
Henredon
Heritage
Ward St
Heer
City Hall
Hospital Guild
Jewish Women's Organization
Department of Commerce
WASH
ST. AT
Wrenn
Vienna
Moet
General
N. Main ST
Huts A F Lewer
Aristotle
Satellite Europe
Radio Free Europe
Crusade For Freedom
Adverting Council
Newspaper
Advertisng Executives Association
Pontiac
Price
Americas
Jeftain
North Main Street
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