Market Notes Designer Sees Fresh Paths in Furniture Design
Norman Hekler of Norman Hekler Associates argues the furniture field remains wide open after recent market displays. He notes design diversification is still growing and expects his team to introduce new concepts at 1959 markets, blending contemporary with thematic elements. The article also covers shifts in federal furniture specs allowing broader woods and synthetic upholstery, plus smooth elevator service at the exposition building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marks
Norman Hekler
Hekler
Tion
GSA
Exposition Building
Winston-Salem
Cautious Steady Buying Buoyed Case Goods Exhibit
Manufacturers of case goods and upholstery note market strength surpassing expectations with steady orders. Buyers purchase only what they can move quickly and a retailer reports inventory low yet payrolls hold firm. Registration at the exposition remains steady with 575 new entrants near noon and heavy traffic on floors showing floor coverings lamps and bedding.
Boston marke ter admires High Point furniture exhibit space
Miss Mary O'Brien general manager of Boston Furniture Shows Inc visits High Point to study floor plans and space arrangement at the Southern Furniture Exposition Building. She calls High Point markets equal to Chicago and New York and plans for a Boston show in a new Boston facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Mary O’brien
Boston Furniture Shows Inc
O’brien
Southern Furniture Exposition
Boston
Exposition Building
Miss O’brien
Chicago
New York
Weekend Rain Forecast Prompts Caution Across State
Weather outlook predicts rain for the weekend with increasing clouds. Temperatures range from mid 40s to lows near 25 overnight, with higher chances of rainfall Friday and Saturday across the state.
Cracked Pipe Delays Major City Water Project
Officials say flaws in a 24 inch pipe cause a slight delay in a major water sewer program. A hairline crack led to rejecting a shipment and pulling 20 sections for inspection. Replacement orders are being arranged and the Woodbury project faces only a minor hold up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Williams
Hiams
Williams
Woodbury
Court Of Honor Set For Scouts
Twelve members of Boy Scout Troop No. 20 of First Presbyterian Church will receive awards at a court of honor tomorrow night. The ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m. in the church basement. Awardees include Ronnie Morris Richard Meisky Seate Hester Tommy Almond Buddy Nash Scott Hester Eddie Koonce George Armfield Johnny Womack Douglas Lain Corky Hustruld and Danny Stoddard. The summer camp program will be discussed after the presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Ronnie Morris
Richard Meisky
Seate Hester
Tommy Almond
Buddy Nash
Scott Hester
Eddie Koonce
George Armfield
Johnny Womack
Douglas Lain
Corky Hustruld
Danny Stoddard
Government Center Plans Hit New Snag
Commissioners delayed a 3 p.m. meeting at city hall to review financing for High Point’s government center. They will decide whether to hire outside space analysts or local architects and to confirm High Point’s financial position before proceeding with surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Rogers New Red Shield President Elected at YMCA Meeting
William E. Rogers was chosen president of the Salvation Army Red Shield Boys Club board at yesterday’s YMCA elections. New officers include R. L. Boyles as vice president and Carey Siderton as secretary. Retiring president Bill Sai praised continued service. guests included Capt. George Merbell of Charlotte, secretary of the Carolina division of Red Shield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Rogers
Salvation Army Red Shield Boys Club
YMCA
R. L. Boyles
Carey Siderton
Lewis Huff
Aubrey Gusialoo
Bill Sai
Wes
Aiaenes
Walter Huber
W Hall Jr
George Merbell
Charlotte
Carolina
Red Shield
AWOL Airman Captured by Local Police
Sp-2 Harry Gray Jr., 22, of Blenheim South Carolina, AWOL from Ft. Benning since December 19, was arrested by local police and held for Army officials. Police noted he had previously claimed a discharge to evade capture following a tip about a friend in the area.
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Harry Gray Jr
Route 1
Blenheim
S. C
Army
3Rd Aviation Co
3Rd Infantry Division
Ft. Benning
Gray
Repair Permits Issued for Pet Shop and Church Building
Two non residential repair permits were granted yesterday. Mrs Clio Cavas received permission to repair a building at 340 N Wrenn St occupied by Yoder's Garden Shop damaged by fire last week with estimated costs of 2 dollars. The Gospel Tabernacle at 225 Willowbrook St received a permit for church repairs and remodeling estimated at 3500 dollars.
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Clio Cavas
N. Wrenn St
Yoder
Esti
Gospel Tabernacle
Willowbrook St
West End Post Office Seeks Six Month Contract Operator
West End P O invites bids to run a contract station similar to Emerywood. Postmaster Walter L York says bids open Monday and the six month term may lead to a regular branch. Bidders must furnish a $3000 bond. details available at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Walter L York
Emerywood
York
Demolition of Mechanics Building for New Convention Hall
Plans call for demolishing the Mechanics Building to erect a new Convention Hall to be used by Just ee Rents Space. The Boston show will run four days, aiming to market and attract exhibitors. The project includes the Wrenn Street Wing under construction for exhibits and space sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Building
Just Ee
Boston
Try and Market
Boston Antlers
Exket
Wrenn Street
City Reveals Four Major Street Paving Projects
The city plans to open bids in March for four main street paving projects funded by a $152000 state gasoline tax share. Major work covers all four wards with paving on E Russell Street Kearns Street Council Street and a Forest Street area. Minor items include paving at local churches and several streets along Rotary Creekside and Commerce avenues.
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Council Street
Ferndale
Washington Street
N. Main
Church of the Nazarene
Pershing Street
E. Green Baptist Church
Mangum Avenue
Chestnut Street
Rotary Drive
W. Ray
Orlando
Rotary
E. Commerce
Cable Street
Reid Street
Commerce
Creekside
Irbywood Drive
Technicians Meet to Adopt Ethics Code
The High Point Radio and Television Technicians Association met last night at Teletronix Inc. and adopted a code of ethics. The next meeting is scheduled for February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Radio and Television Technicians Association
Office
Teletronix Inc
Your Income Tax Your Taxpayer Status Affects Rates
Editor note in an eight part series explains how taxpayer class choice affects taxes. It covers four return types and when joint filing helps, including sections on separate returns for spouses with differing years and residency, and special head of household rules.
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G. K. Hodenfield
AP Newsfeatures
Uncle Sam
Jaycees Stage First Paper Drive Of The Year
The Jaycees will hold their first paper drive of the year as the final event in National Jaycee Week. Residents should bundle old newspapers and magazines and place them by the curb before 1 pm for collection. special pickups can be arranged by calling 23965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycees
Bill Hull Demerits Upheld by City Commission
The city commission upheld 250 demerits against veteran game warden Bill Hull after an appeal hearing. Hull, who has served 22 years at the lake property, was commended for enforcing laws but found insubordinate to Stronach. An accumulation of 500 demerits usually means dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
City Lake
Stronach
Good Year Listed By Security
The company posted net income of $919 998 or $1.84 a share, up from $811 127 or $1.62 the prior year. Dividends declared rose to $500 000 from $337 500. High Point reporting senior VP C M Allred noted gains in all departments and mentioned a new branch in southwest High Point due for occupancy around March 1. Several promotions and board re-elections were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presicom
C. M. Venstery Jr
High Point
C. M. Allred
Southwest High Point
E. William Carr
Greensboro
E. H. Foley
Burlington
Sion A. Boney
Frank S. Smith
A. T. Preyer Jr
E. G. Malone
M. C. Brown
Wilmington
Earl N. Phillips
High
Thomasville United Fund to Hold Annual Meet Monday
The Thomasville United Fund will hold its annual meeting Monday at 4 30 p m in the directors room of the chamber of commerce. Election of new directors and officers is on the agenda. The fund adopted a 1958 budget of 31615 48 and a fall drive led by Hardy Henry oversubscribed.
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Thomasville
Thomasville United Fund
Chamber of Commerce
Glenn Pennington
Pennington
United Fund
Hardy Henry
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