Furniture Men Vote Shows Southern Support Shift to Roosevelt
A straw poll of 100 Southern furniture industry men at the market found 69 yes and 41 no on favoring the Roosevelt administration and its policies. Manufacturers mostly opposed, retailers and salesmen largely affirmative, citing NRAs wage hour rules and retail gains, while critics condemned NRA and AAA provisions and campaign promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Southern Furniture
NRA
AAA
Supreme Court
Management changes at Sunshine Laundry name Ingram leader
Fred P. Ingram becomes secretary treasurer and general manager of Sunshine Laundry, succeeding Fred W. McPherson. McPherson plans new ventures in the coming weeks as the firm adjusts its leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Laundry
Fred P. Ingram
Fred W. McPherson
McPherson
Investigation finds one million U S children with weak hearts
A national inquiry reports about 1,000,000 school children in the United States have weak or impaired hearts. The study highlights the scope of pediatric cardiac concerns and calls for further medical attention and resources.
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United States
Magnesium from brines rivals aluminum in light metal field
Metallic magnesium drawn from brine pumped from deep wells competes with aluminum for dominance in the light metal sector.
Ground olive stones found mixed with pepper brands
A safety advisory notes adulteration where ground olive stones were found mixed into certain pepper brands, prompting investigations and warnings to consumers about product contamination risks.
Glucose Used On Postage Stamp Backings Not Sweet
Corn sugar known as glucose is not sweet and is used on the backs of postage stamps.
Noted quirks and names spark a light column
The piece blends personal quirks with international names and a family letter. It riffs on shoe shine aversion and hat wearing, lists mathematician and artist names from Matica Slovenska, notes Japanese name presence, mentions Kaname Okamoto in a newspaper contest, and closes with a friendly letter from Betty Zane Beck about her dog Pal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shine
Los Angeles
Kaname Okamoto
Betty Zane Beck
Ministers Convene at Greensboro Church Meeting
About thirty five pastors gathered yesterday at Grace Methodist Protestant church in Greensboro. Rev. Fred W. Paschal of Burlington presided. Speakers included Rev. J. D. William on devotional life and Rev. H. F. Surratt on Sabbath observance with other ministers from Hillsboro to Lexington and from the Virginia line to the South Carolina line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Grace Methodist Protestant Church
Fred W. Paschal
Burlington
Central Pastors’ Federation of North Carolina Methodist Protestant Conference
J. D. William
Welch Memorial Church
High Point
H. F. Surratt
Graham
Ss. W. Taylor
Asheboro
Methodist Union
R. M. Andrews
D. D
Hillsboro
Lexington
Virginia
South Carolina
Aviation Installations in the United States in 1936
As of January 1 1936 the United States counted 63 army airfields and 26 naval air stations. The data reflects a structured expansion of military air facilities in the interwar period with both services maintaining air infrastructure nationwide.
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United States
Junius C. Wrenn Dies At Siler City Home
Junius C. Wrenn 56 of Siler City and High Point Bending and Chair Co died at his home from a heart attack after a six week illness. He led business and religious activities, was a Trinity College graduate, and leaves a widow Cara Lambe two daughters Margaret and June Parker Wrenn a son James Clay Wrenn and two brothers Speight and Frank Wrenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junius C. Wrenn
Siler City
High Point Bending and Chair Company
Aitnourn
Krhuwh Tua
Wrenn
High Point Furniture Company
Margaret Parker
First Methodist Church
Trinity College
University of North Carolina
M. J. Wrenn
Chatham Bank
Mr. Wrenn
Mary Ellis
James Clay Wrenn
Cara Lambe
Margaret
Leakeville
June Parker Wrenn
Duke University
Speight Wrenn
Frank Wrenn
Anderson, D. C
Birthday cake auction to aid infantile paralysis funds
A birthday cake for the President's Birthday Ball will be auctioned at Sedgefield Manor over the next three days to raise local funds for paralysis treatment. Donated by American Bakeries, with an initial five dollar bid from Harilee's, and more bids via Holt McPherson at The Enterprise. A second cake will be auctioned Friday evening with donor to be announced. Proceeds support national and local paralysis efforts, with 70 percent staying locally.
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Sedgefield Manor
Harilee's, Inc
South Main Street
American Bakeries Company
Harllee’s
Holt McPherson
Enterprise
Roosevelt
Fred Kibler
Community Chest
High Pointers rally for Fuel Fund donations
Severe cold drives townspeople to donate to the Fuel Fund started by the Kiwanis club. Contributions include cash from Lewis & Holmes and its employees, Mrs. W. G. Ragedale, B. S. Cummings, the Gleaners Class of First Presbyterian, totaling 493.50 with two tons of coal already provided.
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Wenr Ih
Kiwanis Club
H. A. Cecil
Lewis & Holmes
W. G. Ragedale
Cummings
Firet Presbyterian Church
Three Divorces Granted In Municipal Court
Judge Lewis E Teague presided as the municipal court session entered its second week. Three divorces were granted this morning on grounds of more than two years apart. The decedents renamed parties Hicks Hicks Staley and Kessler were divorced. A. Pat Brown suit against J. Williams resulted in a $291.01 judgment plus interest from November 7 1932.
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Lewis E. Teague
Jesse W. Hicks
Gertrude Smith Hicks
Rena Mae Staley
Alvin Staley
Dorothy Kessler
Ney Kessler
J. H. Williams
A. Pat Brown
Two Negroes Held For Theft of Hog From Local Woman
Police charged Pete Goins of 506 Gurley Street and Robert Martin with stealing a 160 pound hog from Mrs. R. B. Price at 276 Young Street during the night of December 18 1935. Each defendant is held under bond of unknown amount.
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R. B. Price
Young Street
Administrator's Notice for Robert E. Lee Estate Guilford NC
This notice announces G. E. Nightingale as administrator of the Robert Edgar Lee estate in Guilford County North Carolina. Creditors must present claims by January 28 1997 or be barred. All debts should be settled promptly. dated January 28 1936.
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Robert Edgar Lee
Guilford County
North Carolina
G. EB. Nightengale
Gold, McAnally and Gold
Lespedeza Labeled Key Soil Saver In War Against Erosion
In Reidsville NC January 28 Year after year practical tests show lespedeza greatly boosts corn yields and curbs soil erosion. Project manager BE B Garrett of the Soil Conservation Service urges wide sowing this spring with 30 to 40 pounds per acre broadcast and light harrowing to secure a thick stand.
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Reidsville
BE. B. Garrett
Soil Conservation Service
Lespedesa
Garrett
80 Cases Tried and 80 Convictions Gained
WHITEVILLE January 28. The county jury term opened a week ago with 80 cases tried all by juries. A conviction was obtained in each case, illustrating a perfect record for that term.
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Whiteville
Patch Tire Fuse Heats Uniformly for Instant Vulcanizing
A new tire patch with a built in fuse reaches heat from center to edge, vulcanizing the patch at every point. The device promises rapid self repair and might change tire maintenance by enabling even bonding across the patch surface.
Unconscious Man Detained on Narcotics Charge
Police pick up an unconscious man identified by pocketbook as Claude H. Frick of 1603 North Main Street near Mechaniceville. He showed no injuries or alcohol odor at the hospital, but officers found dope tablets on him and jailed him for narcotics violations while his identity remained unconfirmed.
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Claude H. Frick
North Main Street
Koonce
Bo- Hee
Court of Honor Awards Made for High Point Scouts
Eleven High Point Boy Scouts received advancement badges at the January Court of Honor for the High Point district of the Uwharrie Council. Awards listed include First Class for Bayne Keever and J. Groome’s Star rank, with multiple badges such as Handicraft, Cooking, and Taxidermy awarded to various scouts at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church.
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High Point Boy Scouts
High Point
Uwharrie Council of Scouts
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
D. R. Purcell
Bayne Keever
James Owens
Wade Koontz
Jack Stout
City Drivers Urged to Display Tags by Feb 1
Police Chief W G Friddle warned all motorists within the city to secure and display city tags by February 1. The department is obtaining records of state licenses via the Carolina Motor Club and will begin citations on February 1.
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W. G. Friddle
Friddle
Carolina Motor Club
Scene at the Mart Today and Roaming Delegates
Report from the Continental space cites Jack Shepard of General Lamps visiting from Atlanta with Teagie brothers George Joe and LaMar as bustling salesmen. Guilford county head commissioner George Stansbury tours Greensboro furniture scene while Fred Tate and others reminisce about 1928. Nearby, J W Clenny of Edison Georgia visits his hometown as seven people die in Edison area gunshots and auto crashes. A buyer marks on the bean building elevator as Charlie Kiger of Inn Statesville arrives in brisk weather. Glenn Hendrix flags Roosevelt support as he halts to tell reporters in a straw poll.
Registered At Market Today list of buyers across several states
A lengthy roster of names from Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and beyond appears as registered at a market today. Individuals include R L Clark J C Senter W P Amos Jr J W Russell Gilbert Council John M Presnell W J Buchanan and many others from Asheboro Winston Salem High Point Danville Augusta Greensboro and more.
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R. L. Clark
Lynchburg
J. C. Senter
W. P. Amos, Jr
Asheboro
J. W. Russell
Winston-Salem
Gilbert Council
John M. Presnell
W. J. Buchanan
Waynesboro
R. V. Clutter
E. D. Clutter
Danville
Co. G. Hedgecock
High Point
A. 8. Brown
Mullins
Jas. Lutz
J. O. Lutz
J. O. Luts
Shelby
W. FE. Coker
W. P. Edwards
Fountain Inn
J. B. League
Greenville
8. C
L. Kalin
Dublin
I. Lease
Mra
Miss BE. Lease
F. Meroney
Mockapille
Frank Robinson
George M. Overs
Chester
S. C
Fred Poole
W. R. Hauser
W. Johnson
Ducktown
Tony F. R. Jackson
A. Clifton
T. Hartley
J. Clenney
Edison
R. W. J. G. McClure
Graham
Wise
J. EB. EB
Albemarle
H. EB. Gwynnham
Max Genet
Greensboro
I. Jaffee
Suffolk
Benton
Augusta
Arrive Here Bonus Application Blanks Expected
Application blanks for adjusted compensation certificates veterans will receive the compensation from the government are expected to arrive either this afternoon or tomorrow. The blanks may be available tomorrow at a town office, location to be announced.
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Star Welding & Repair Co
Lucy Eshelman Chiropractor
North Main St
Jefpers, Mer
Ine
City Shoe Shop
Hedgecock Lumber Cqo
High Point, WN. C
the City OF
Madam Lane
Wachovia Bank
O—— John Mebane
Matica Slovenska
Czechoslovakia
Academy of Science, Art and History
Jozef Ciger Hronsky
Karol Plicka
Jozef Cinkik
Konstantin Culin
Ziem Spieva
Marth
Betty Zane
Pal
I. Schwartz
N. E. Russell
Sheraton Shoe Repair
C. H. Ellis & Co. Public Accountants
W. Washington
Moffitt
Auvtothe Ys
Lespedeza
Court OF Honor
Pime
Roo
Cate
the Mart
Jack Shepard
General Lamps
Atlanta
Teagie Boys
George, Joe
LaMar
Continental
George Stansbury
George
J. W. Clenny
Edison, Ga
Fred Tate
Charlie Kiger
Inn Statesville
Glenn Hendrix
Hedric
Paschal Shoe Repair CO
North Main
Ardelle
N. Main Street
Commercial Ins. & Investment CO
Roy C. Welborn
Vance M. Welborn
Snow Lumber CO
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