Furniture Style Show Definitely Abandoned
High Point furniture market will stay closed as members of the Southern Furniture Market association vote down proposals for a public furniture style show after a lengthy, contentious debate. The session at the Sheraton hotel included a unanimous vote on officers and directors and an agreement to hold only one market annually, with implications for Chicago New York Grand Rapids and Boston markets.
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High Point
Southern Furniture Market Association
Ralph Seiwers
Winston-Salem
8. L. Davis
The
Fon
Sheraton Hotel
A. EB. Tate
George Fleagle
Tate
South
George Freagle
Dothan
Ala
George L. Hackney
Lexington
W. B. Hall
Charles Lambeth
Thomanville
Donnell van Noppen
Mebane J. M
Joe Nikirk
Felix Haverman
Celina
Fleagie
Chicago
Fred N. Tate
North
South Carolina
Sedgefield
L. Davis
New York
Grand Rapids
Boston
Dr Coe Warns Flu Victims To Go To Bed
City health officer Dr Ss Coe cautioned that influenza cases rise but have not reached epidemic levels in High Point. He described a less virulent flu, urging rest and warning against pushing through illness to avoid deadly complications, noting pneumonia and complications follow many cases. He attributed warm dry weather to heightened risk and suggested rainfall helps wash flu from the air.
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Ss. S. Coe
Thos McCarter Dies at 52 After Long Illness
Thos E McCarter local barber of High Point died yesterday at 5 45 PM at his home 1407 Tryon street after months with tuberculosis He was born February 19 1878 in Davie county son of George and Becky Bailey McCarter He came to High Point 22 years ago and ran the T E McCarter barber shop on West Broad Street Surviving are his widow the former Miss Frankie Kirkman two daughters Marjorie and Willie May six sons Algie Arvill Carey J C Paul and Junior two sisters Mrs Charles Hendricks and Mrs Daniel Huff Funeral services will be conducted here Sunday with burial in Oakwood cemetery Definite arrangements to be announced tomorrow
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Thos. E. McCarter
Tryon Street
Davie County
George
Becky Bailey McCarter
High Point
T. E. McCarter
West Broad Street
City Fathers Are As Mad As Hornets
Lexington North Carolina residents rage after a 1931 almanac listing towns with 3 000 population or more omits Lexington. Officials denounce the omission as unfair and demand correction from the publishers.
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Lexington
N. C
Evidence In Campbell Murder Case Concluded
In Greensboro the Campbell murder trial reached closing evidence as jurists began final arguments. L G Campbell testified about attempted robberies on December 23 and 28 and denied aiming at the Aldersons, claiming he shot only to scare them through a broken window for self defense.
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Greensboro
L. G. Campbell
Homer Alderson
Superior Court
H. D. Bowles
D. H. Wilson
Schoolfield
Wilson
Alderson
Knox
T. B. Finley
Campbel
Homer
Kyle Alderson
Henry Beck
R G Henry Named Lumbermen Head
R G Henry of Hickory was named president of the Carolina's Retail Lumber and Building Supply Dealers association at the eighth annual convention closing in Charlotte. Officers include George J Cunningham first vice president and W Spencer second vice president. Directors named: H H Baxter Charlotte E V Harris Tarboro W F Tucker Charlotte Ben T Day Bailey S C H J Munnerlyn Bennettsville S C Marvin Hasley Charleston J C Bowman Wadesboro H M Armentroot High Point Dan Brown Anderson S C F B Dennis Raleigh and George B Wells Columbia.
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Charlotte
R. G. Henry
Hickory
Carolina
George J. Cunningham
Columbia
Ww.t. Spencer
Gastonia
KE. L. Wilson
Greenville
H. H. Baxter
E. V. Harris
Tarboro
W. F. Tucker
Ben T. Day
Bailey
Bills Filed At Merchants Association Office In High Point
Printed copies of all bills presented in the state legislature are on file at the High Point Merchants Association office and may be viewed by the public. Executive secretary T C Johnson announced the files are supplied to the North Carolina MPs Association and kept for reference during the legislative session. He invites the public to use the file.
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House
Senate
High Point Merchants Association
T. C. Johnson
North Carolina Mps Association
Kiwanis Observes Birthday Program at High Point Club
The Kiwanis International birthday was celebrated at the High Point Kiwanis luncheon at the Elwood hotel marking the 16th anniversary of the organization. P. E. Lindley presided in Roy J. Spearman’s absence, with Rev. Roy L Farmer chairing the Kiwanis education committee and talks by Charles W. Perry Ralph Parker and Lindley.
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Kiwanis International
High Point Club
Elwood Hotel
United States
Canada
Roy J. Spearman
P. E. Lindley
Kiwanis
Roy L Farmer
H. F. Abels
Co. F. Tomlinson
L. R. Terry
Charles W. Perry
D. Ralph Parker
Mr. Lindley
Detroit
Raymond M. Crossman
Omaha
Farmer
Cecil Bulla
M. P. Children's
H. M. Newbold
Filling Station Operator Is Held in Antifreeze Deaths
ASHLAND Ky Jan 23 Marion C Collins 42 gas station proprietor was held pending investigation into the deaths of five men who drank antifreeze solution. William Bates 17 station attendant was released after an inquest. Testifying at the inquest M L Queen said one victim had a pint bottle filled a times at Collins service station.
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Ashland
Marion C. Collins
William Bates
M. L. Queen
Collins
Seven year old Sarah Stephens dies at home
Sarah Katherine Stephens seven, daughter of Rev George T and Mrs. Stephens, died at her parents home 912 Fairway Drive after a sudden pneumonia attack. She was a Ray Street school second grader, active in Sunday school and Presbyterian church work. Surviving are parents and sisters Eleanor 16 Helen 14 Charlotte 11. Funeral held Sunday at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The Stephens, prominent in city church circles, have lived in High Point four years.
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Sarah Katherine Stephens
George T. Stephens
Fairway Drive
Ray Street
Sarah
H. D. Saunders
Presbyterian Church
Warsaw
Indiana
Eleanor
Helen
Charlotte
Charles H. Nabers
Fiest Presbyterian Church
George T. Tunstall
Green Street Baptist Church
Millis
Oakwood Cemetery
Stephens
High Point
California Fig Syrup Praised by Asheville Mother
Mrs Davidndorf of Orchard Street Asheville says California Syrup helped her son David with a coughing spell and bowel regulation. She notes the syrup brightened him and he uses Fig for colds or upset stomachs. physicians endorse it for biliousness, headaches, and constipation in children. The product’s fruity flavor endears it to kids and strengthens their health.
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David
California
Influenza Cases Estimated Across United States
Public health officials estimated more than 19 000 influenza cases in the United States based on 3 867 reported for the week ending January 17. Surgeon General Cumming noted a European outbreak, with Germany and England still affected, Poland and France improving, and U S cases above seasonal norms though not as severe as in 1928. Leading state counts included South Carolina 1 078 New Jersey 282 Maryland 113 North Carolina 112 Georgia 168 Tennessee 121 Alabama 126 Arkansas 101 Oklahoma 169.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Cumming
Poland
France
Germany
England
South Carolina
New Jersey
Maryland
North Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
Arkansas
Oklahoma
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Fleagle
Spencer's Taxi & Transfer
Taxi
Princess
Seidman
Certified Public Accountants
Treasury Department
Teel Sales and Service
Wilson Motor Company
Hudson Motor & Body Co
N. Wrenn
Hudson
Essex
Packard
Guilford
Velvet
Washington Street
Thos. M'Carter
Washington and
Centennial
Campbell
RG. Henry
H. M. Armentrout
Association
Merchants Association
D. B. Stafford
T. R. Short
W. Broad
Leonard and
North Main
Sarah Stephens
Geo. T. Stephens
Carolina Boy
Alifornia
Moore's Book Store
MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor Express Lines
City Transfer and Storage CO
Mers
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National V. A.J. Are
Vice-Pres, & Treas. Co. Or
Sec’y
Pauline
North Main Street
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