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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1932

Page

14

Hackney Is Elected President Of Southern Market Association

George L. Hackney of Lexington was named president for 1932 at the Southern Market association semi annual dinner at the Elwood hotel attended by about 75 furniture manufacturers and exhibitors. A slate led by A Caldwell elected top officers and new two year directors. The summer market runs July 25 to August 6 with date adjustments rejected. Resolutions honored Charles F Long and Samuel L Davis Sr as leading figures in the market.

George L. Hackney Lexington Southern Market Association Elwood Hotel Lexington Onair Manufacter A. Caldwell H. Craig Jacksonville Fila W. B. Hall Rick Point A. FE. Tate High Point J. L. —. Newberry W. B Chicago Feagle J. H Greensboro A. BE. Tate J. E. Marsh Charles F. Long Theouthern Furniture Market Samuel L. Davis, Sr

Sizemore Urges Listing Vacant Property Here

F J Sizemore secretary of the High Point Chamber of Commerce called for listing all vacant buildings and property in the city suitable for manufacturing plants and other businesses. He said the south’s advantages will benefit manufacturers as inquiries for space begin and photos or blue prints with full descriptions are welcome. The chamber will not handle rental costs. A committee was named to draft listings and a trade publication editorial urged price stabilization to aid the furniture industry.

F. J. Sizemore High Point Chamber of Commerce Sizemore Dustry Fred N. Tate J. EB. Magsh C. F. Lambeth Paul W. Casey

Newcomers Flock to Southern Furniture Show Amid Bustle

Nearly one hundred buyers from seven states arrive as the mid winter Southern Furniture show enters its fifth day in the Exposition building. Delegations from North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, New York, Georgia, and Virginia join the influx, examining displays and seeking picks among the extensive furnishings on view.

North South Carolina Tennessee Florida New York Georgia Virginia Exposition C. 0. Couch Durham Israel Bloom Thomasville B. H. Baylor Kingsport Tenn R. G. Bernhardt Lenoir B. F. Parrish Joseph Barr High Point Ban May Sanford W. H. Carter Mt. Airy R. R. Blackburn KL. C. Bailey Jacksonville Fla E. C. Lorick Columbia F. Vancannoh J. McCracken G. L. Hampton Canton B. Frank Harris Monroe J. A. Collins Greenville J. C. McDuffie, Jr J. C. McDuffie C. Rainwater Sumter J. G. Howes Spartanburg S. C Z. M. Groome Shelby B. C. Berry Hertford L. E. Neese Burlington E. A. Shoffner L. L. Oettinger Kinston E. L. Oulla Florence F. G. Rainwater Cheraw A. J. Rosenbloom Richmond C. A. Hoover Denton T. B. Winn, Jr F. Taylor T. E. Winn, Jr F. N. Flynn Leakaville L. C. Kluttz Winton-Salem W. A. Oden J. W. Oden Washington Kearfott Stanleytown J. W. Thomas Wilson W. B. Vogel L. C. Kester Hickory R. V. Clutter Danville George C. Brown, Jr Memphis W. L. Norton F. H. Amberger Roanoke A. A. Read Greensboro A. D. McLean Aberdeen G. W. S. Sandlin Rocky Mount Rainwater D. C W. A. Royal Goldsboro G. M. Tolly G. L. Muldrow J. L. Tolly Anderson Spencer Watson Spencery Watson Winston-Salem Ada Cole M. G. Schnibben Wilmington

VFW Post Plans Hello America Broadcast Tonight

High Point Post No 619 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at 9 30 PM in the Junior Hall East Washington to participate in the Hello America radio program airing 11 30 PM 12 30 AM. Post Commander J W McMahon says the World War bonus payment would ease postwar hardship and petitions will be pushed in coming weeks.

High Point Post No Veterans of Foreign Wars East Washington Street America High Point J. W. McMahon Mr. McMahon

Anti-Saloon League Names Local Officials In North Carolina

Greensboro report states Dr. W. L. Poteat of Wake Forest elected president of the North Carolina Anti-Saloon League. Vice presidents include the Rev H L Earnhardt and Bishop Seth J Pfohl. L Clay Williams named treasurer, L Bullard secretary. Directors named include RK Flowers H A Dunham Miss Clara Cox Rev James Wall Rev Clyde Turner Rev J R Jester A W McAlister Bishop Edwin D Mouton Rev A Barton C S Wallace Mrs W B Lindsay Dr Frank P Graham Rev E A Shenk. State superintendent to be chosen by the board of directors.

Greensboro WN. C North Carolina Anti-Saloon League W. L. Poteat Wake Forest H. L.earnhardt Henderson Seth J. Pfohl Winston-Sa L. (. Bullard Raleigh L. Clay Williams RK. L. Flowers Durham H. A. Dunham Asheville Clara J. Cox Point James Wall Shelby Clyde Turner J. R. Jester Winston Salem A. W. McAlister Edwin D. Mouton Charlotte Barton Wilmington C. S. Wallace Morehead City W. B. Lindsay Frank P. Graham Chapel Hill E. A. Shenk

Mrs. Wrenn to Lead Y W C A For 1932 in High Point

Mrs. M J Wrenn will head the High Point Y W C A board through 1932 despite a term expiration. The annual meeting drew 560 attendees with optimism to continue amid tough times. New projects include a Pickett's Mill library, a business administration class, and the PremiEron sorority.

M. J. Wrenn High Point Y. W. C. A Mre. Wrenn Board of Directors Mary Wall C. Dunbarwig Wrenn Ed Benbow Greensboro Y. W. C. A Minnie Mae Wilson Kiester Department of Economics High Point Ministerial Association Y’s Education and Service Committee Clara Cox Mary Mungan C. E. Sheloff Henry A. White Horace Haworth Leyi Hayworth A. Sherrod Frank Hunsucker R. K. Stewart Anne Albright Effie Cox Mesdames W. F. Clayton C. Dunbar Collier Ellis P. W. Flagge Arthur Frantz M. T. Hicks L. R. Johnston Arthur Marsh George T. Stephens W. B Thomas Edgar Whitener Lucille Johnson Lillian Massey Association Fred N. Tate J. E. Millis R. R. Ragan W. B. Thomas W. B. McEwen

Albert A Robbins Dies Suddenly At Home In High Point

Albert A. Robbins aged 74 a longtime High Point resident died suddenly at his home 1021 South Main street Thursday afternoon. He was born February 20 1857 in Randolph County son of Clarkson F and Sarah Dugan Robbins and married to Ellen Farlow who preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons McKinley and Nathan four daughters and four grandchildren five brothers and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Marlboro Friends Church Randolph County with the funeral party leaving the home at 1 PM Flowers requested to be omitted.

Albert Alonzo Robbins South Main Street Randolph County Clarkson F Sarah Dugan Robbins Ellen Farlow McKinley Nathan Robbins High Point G. T. Fulton Notre Belva Georgia Robbins C. C. Robbins Rev. H. H. Robbins Cliffside N. C John Robbins Greenville W. E Manley Robbins Marlboro Friends Church Lewis McFarland

Robbers Break into A. and P. Store on English Street

Police seek clues after masked intruders smashed a rear window of the A. and P. at 516 English Street and carted off about a dollar in cheese and cigarettes valued at about 15 dollars around midnight.

A. and P English Street

Three Cases Heard In Municipal Court In High Point

Three suits were disposed of in High Point municipal court. Wilson Motor company was awarded $192.86 against Claude Embier, G. T. Embler and Fannie Embler. Weber Motor company was awarded $28.08 against W. C. Castevens. National Credit company, Inc. was awarded possession of an automobile and $333 plus interest from May 6 1931 against G R Shiplett.

High Point Wilson Motor Company Claude Embier G. T. Embler Fannie Embler J. F. Weber Weber Motor Company W. C. Castevens National Credit Company, Inc G. R. Shiplett

Preliminary Hearing Waived By Two Men In Alcohol Case

Walter Davis and Bill Trotter waived preliminary hearing before Magistrate W G Brown on a possession for sale charge. Bonds set at 300 each. Authorities found six one half gallon jars of whiskey and several pint bottles of colored whiskey behind a filling station on the Winston Salem road. Members of the trustee board have expired. Outgoing board of directors included Mesdames J W Clinard S L Davis deceased E C Holden R F J Johnson Grover Kester and E M Shipman.

Walter Davis Bill” Trotter Superior Court W. G. Brown Winston-Salem Road Ber Mesdames J. W. Clinard S. L. Davis E. C. Holden R. F. J. Johnson Grover Kester E. M. Shipman

Kiwanis Club Marks Anniversary With Program and Addresses

The High Point Kiwanis club held an anniversary week program at the Elwood hotel with brief club addresses. Thurman Mann recalled Kiwanis history from Detroit founding in 1916 to the motto changes and today’s 90,000 members in 1,600 clubs. Other speakers noted High Point’s 1920 club formation, and Kipling’s If was presented to members. Visitors included Kiwanis members from Spartanburg and Philadelphia.

High Point Kiwanis Club Elwood Hotel Thurman Mann Kiwanis International Kiwanis Club Detroit Mich Burton Indiana High Point Carolinas J. Ed Kirkman 8. L. Davis Davis High Point Club L. C. Matton Leutenant Third District Mr. Jones Kiwanians Spartanburg 8. C Frank A. Gaffnet Kiwanian Philadelphia

Allen Jay Macon Dies In Hospital

Allen Jay Macon age 50 of Farmer North Carolina died in a local hospital Thursday afternoon after a ten week illness, seven weeks in the hospital. Born October 14 1881 at Farmer he was a son of Gideon and Jane Newby Macon. Survived by two brothers F T Macon of Tampa Florida and E W Macon of Jacksonville Florida. A Methodist Church member in Farmer he had served in the U S government postal service 15 years. Body to Sechrest Funeral Home then to Cord M E Church for funeral at 11 o'clock with interment in the cemetery.

Allen Jay Macon Farmer N. C Gideon and Jane Newby Macon F. T. Macon Tampa Fla E. W. Macon Jacksonville Methodist Church U. S Postal Service Sechrest Funeral Home Concord M. E. Church

Civic Cup To Be Awarded Sunday

The city of High Point will honor the most unselfish service during 1931 with a civic cup at a 2:30 Sunday ceremony at the Paramount theater. The selection, kept secret by a committee spanning civic clubs, Junior Service League, Chamber of Commerce and Woman's club, was postponed from two weeks ago and will be announced during the program.

Paramount Theater Junior Service League Chamber of Commerce Woman's Club R. R. Ragan W. C. Idol F. N. Tate C. Clark J. E R.T. Amos Pickett Grayson T. Wingate Andrews J. Elwood Cox C. F.tomlinson W. B. McEwen P. B. Lindley W. B. Hall Henry Grady Owens C. Arthur Kirkman

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Furniture Mart George Feagle J. E. Black Cable Street NWA Vo W. Green St N. Main St Eee Eee Household Goods Carolina Bonded Warehouse N. E. Russell Shoe Shop Carolina Coal & Transfer Co Mallory Street Co-Op Finance CO West Washington Street High Point Ice & Coal Company Tandy West Broac Lucy Eshelman Chiropractor Wachovia Whitely Bros Wrenn Street Sylwney Fox Piedmont Insurance & Realty Company College Street Jack Taylor Sect Anti-Saloon League Y. W Board of Trustees Albert A. Robbins Kiwanis Forrest Hill Drive Emerywood White Oak Wiltshire Gatewood Avenue D. L. Donnell T. R. Short Save High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association NEW Location Hood Bank North Main A. J. Idol Vice-Pres Treas H. Ellis Sec'y Ford Motor Company Universal Credit Company East Washington St
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