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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1933
Page
3
The 24th Southern Furniture market reports strong first week attendance and buying, with upwards of 450 buyers and a well presented building. Modern and traditional lines attract interest as exhibitors hope for heavier orders in the final week while stock levels remain low.
The Water Works Sewerage Magazine features a feature on a comparative analysis of two sewage disposal plant types used in High Point. E H Moss, superintendent of city water and sewerage, and C W Mengel, consulting engineer with Wm C Olsen, examine operation and cost aspects and the construction details of both systems.
Dr I T Mann was chosen commander of the Drum and Bugle Corps of Andrew Jackson Post No 87 American Legion at the legion hall. Gurney H King named vice commander with plans to fill appointive offices January 26. The group urged uniforms to improve ratings and future out of town engagements.
Funeral services for R L Coley 66 who died at his home 206 West Green street Friday morning after a short illness will be conducted from the home this afternoon at 2 30 oclock. The rites will be in charge of Dr A B Conrad pastor of the First Baptist church and Rev Thomas Carrick retired Baptist minister. Following the services here the funeral party will leave for Lexington where interment will be made in the family plot in the Lexington cemetery.
Cassie Dunn will assume duties as city special assistant to T R Short, Guilford County assistant tax supervisor, in the High Point township portion of the drive to list real and personal property previously unlisted. The campaign aims to run for the county-wide tax listing effort.
The High Point Chamber of Commerce previews its Tuesday 7 45 pm meeting at the Sheraton ballroom with a large crowd expected to discuss state legislative issues. The Four Point Program from the State Tax Commission headlines the agenda along with talks on convict-made goods sales and the Workmen's Compensation Act.
A four-pound beet grown by J. W. Walls of 318 Cedar Street was placed on display at The Enterprise yesterday.
The Centenary M. E. Church choir of Winston Salem directed by Harry E. Parker will present sacred music at Wesley Memorial on Wednesday night January 25 at 8. The 60 voice ensemble includes soloist Wilson Angell who won the Atwater Kent prize. The program features a cappella numbers and choruses with contributions from Salem College.
Political speculation on the city’s next governing board grows in the days before the party primary and May 2 general election. Some push to re elect the current board, while Republican factions debate running a ticket or staying non partisan.
Mrs Alma Light of 406 Barker street named by the War department as one of the War mothers invited to visit graves of kin in French cemeteries this summer. She cannot go due to caring for a ten year old. Eli Light Sr was killed in action June 8 1918 likely at Bellevue Wood France. buried at Aisne Marne cemetery.
The Legion relief station reported more than 1500 units of food and clothing valued over 500 dollars delivered to the welfare department last night. Contributions fund welfare records and may boost federal aid. the Legion Bean club issued thirty shares of 2.50 dollars par value to finance bulk food purchases.
Jake L. Welborn aged 61 of 1002 North Main street was arrested at his home on 15 warrants for worthless checks and embezzlement. The former Welborn Furniture operator is sought in Martinsville Virginia Winston-Salem Durham and Raleigh. Embezzlement allegedly totals 182 dollars with W R Ferguson named as prosecuting witness. warrant issued November 11 1932.
Charlotte January 21 plans for the tenth annual convention and exhibitors of the Carolinas Retail Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association in High Point February 9 and 10 were announced by Victor W. Wheeler executive secretary. About 300 are expected with officers to be elected and industry problems discussed. Noted speakers include W. B. McPwen High Point Frank L. Campbell Chicago Julian Price Greensboro R. H. Angell Roanoke E R Lyon High Point J C Kendall Florence E G West Greensboro Jake R Oecettinger Greensboro F M Bividge Philadelphia and W E B Difford Louisville.
Two collection cases were filed in municipal court by Bee son Hardware Company. One suit asks for 634.39 from Joe Snider for goods from 1930 to 1932. The second seeks 432.02 from Joe Snider Alberta Corbitt Snider and Bettie Corbitt for goods tied to Alberta’s property. Prudential Insurance moves to eject W. T. Apple and wife from Highland avenue property. Mamie Solomon sues Tyler K. Solomon for divorce on five years separation.
Bill Smoot relays Clyde Hoover’s tale from Randolph County fox hunting. A dog named Leader chased a fox near Carraway Mountain, circling a haystack until Leader chased and nearly ate his own tail, reflecting on dogs lacking old time sense.
Local North State Telephone officials released a statement asserting High Point has the lowest telephone rates in the state while offering automatic service and higher standards. They base this on a detailed analysis for the State Corporation Commission and Interstate Commerce Bureau, contrasting with other cities and noting a 2.27 percent investment profit.
Edwin C Rankin, well known local resident, died suddenly of a heart attack in his Columbia South Carolina apartment Friday night. Funeral services will be held at 2 o clock this afternoon at Hovis Funeral Home Charlotte. A number of friends and relatives from this city will attend. The body was shipped to Charlotte from Columbia.
Dr. John T. Burrus, president of the state board of health, was admitted to High Point hospital yesterday after contracting influenza. Attaches said his condition is not serious and improving.
Clay Gannaway, a Negro resident of Gannaway park, was charged with violating the prohibition law after police seized homebrew at his home. They also found flour, candy, canned goods, unused cloth, and clothing in the dwelling.
North Carolina rose to the front rank in 1931 in dining room and bedroom case goods, second overall to New York in total wooden household furniture, with Virginia also rising in national rankings. The report covers 1931, 1929, and 1927, showing Southern gains amid overall industry declines. Virginia held sixth in total and led in bedroom output, while North Carolina saw double digit drops in some divisions.
A year old industry in this city supplies mushrooms to eastern and local markets and to the Southern Railway dining service. The Carolina Mushroom Gardens, run by W L Marshall, operates 16 beds on the Dalton Table Company unit owned by R B Terry, with local expansion toward larger, rounder mushrooms using state friendly cultivation methods.
High Point Public Welfare board members yesterday explained how federal relief is classified and administered. They outlined work orders home orders special orders Red Cross aid and donor contributions and detailed the information collected from applicants and sent to the state department in Raleigh.
Senator Waynick returning from Raleigh warned that sales taxation is almost inevitable to balance the state budget. He argued the finance bill won’t suffice and the state must cut non essential costs while preserving essential schools and services. He noted possible forms include turnover levies and other sales taxes, cautioning against deep cuts to roads and education.
J. W. Quattlebaum former Superior Motors executive joins Gate City Motor Company sales department. Jack Burris, the manager, announced the move and cited Quattlebaum’s recognition of Plymouth and Chrysler quality and performance.
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