Market Here Draws Over 1000 Furniture Buyers and Exhibitors
More than 1,000 buyers and exhibitors attended the Southern Furniture Market winter show in High Point, with Sayers alone nearing 900 visitors. The event filled hotels, boosted cafe business, and spurred plans for continued operations into spring. L. H. Craig of Jacksonville becomes the association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Furniture Market
Misee Fk Mel
Fevemicu Iav Hpavuruay
Sayers
Chicago
New York
Virginia
Local Market Association
L. H. Craig
Jacksonville, Fla
Several Arrests On Liquor Charges Here
Police had an active hour last night between 10 30 and 11 30 o clock with multiple arrests for drunk and disorderly conduct and operating automobiles while intoxicated. T R Garrett of Greensboro road was arrested for driving drunk and released on bond of 500 dollars. Officers found about 150 dollars in a car but it was returned to Garrett. Clay Gruggs and Carl Trotter of Thomasville were arrested for operating while under the influence after a disturbance at the skating rink on East Broad Street and fleeing in a car.
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T. R. Garrett
Greensboro
Garrett
Clay Gruggs
Carl Trotter
Thomasville
East Broad Street
Suits of Clothes Stolen From Local Home
Police investigate theft of several suits from Sam Vail at the home of Mrs M P Vail 223 Kedgedale drive on Thursday night. A considerable quantity of clothes was taken and no arrests have been made yet.
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Sam Vail
M. P. Vail
Kedgedale Drive
Taxes Paid Encourage High Point Township Performance
Over $140,000 has been paid by taxpayers of High Point township with three days left before February 1 to avoid a 1 percent penalty. The monthly penalty continues to May and sale of property is planned for June. Mr. Short reports strong early collections and is encouraged by the office's progress in the local levy.
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High Point Township
Verdict awards $5,500 to Biggs receiver in bank stock case
In Greensboro court, John D. Biggs as receiver of Commercial National bank won $5,500 plus interest from last October against Bull and Company for an assessment on bank stock. The jury found defendants liable since transfer of shares occurred after the 60 day cutoff before the bank closed January 17. Formal appeal entries were made. The session also included the $190,000 damage action of Co. W. Upton against Greensboro Coca Cola Bottling Company with testimony to resume Monday.
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Greensboro
Federal District Court
John D. Biggs
Commercial National Bank, High Point
Bull and Company
Co. W. Upton
High Point
Coca-Cola
Johnson J. Hayes
North Carolina Merchants To Meet In Winston-Salem
The North Carolina Merchants Association selects Winston-Salem for its annual state convention this summer. The decision follows Asheville’s hosting last year and marks the first meeting in this city in 15 years.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina Merchants Association
Asheville
Prisons Goods Ban Seeks to Curb Prison Made Sales in State
North Carolina manufacturers press for a state law to ban sale of prison made goods after this year. A Senate hearing before the Penal Institutions Committee is set for Tuesday at 2 PM in the Senate chamber, with support from business groups, labor unions, and civic organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
State Senate
Raleigh
Tantila
Hawes-Cooper
Congress
Senate Committee On Penal Institutions
Senate
W. H. Joyner
Northampton County
State
American Federation of Labor
National Federation of Women’s Clubs
State Federation
Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Association
J. T. Ryan
Bank Check Case Returns to Civil Court Docket
The Andrews v Lumber Company suit against B. M. Hayworth for 1000 dollars on a cashier's check resumes in High Point municipal court during the February term. A juror list for two weeks is published by assistant clerk Julian C. Franklin. Week beginning February 7 jurors include H Grady Brown and C O Bean. February 14 jurors include J Shields and J C Newby.
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Andrews v Lumber Company
B. M. Hayworth
Commercial National Bank
Lewis E. Teague
D. H. Parson
High Point Municipal Court
Julian C. Franklin
H. Grady Brown
C. O. Bean
F. L. Wofford
A. BR. Bundy
R. E. Atkins
M. T. Cox
W. L. Peace
R. A. Griffith
Julius Bell
J. B. Morgan
H. A. Ritchie
Garry Leviner
H. G. Ferree
J. B. Spencer
Y. M. Mooney
Clyde Grant
McKenzie J. B
W. &S. Lambert
Jasper Harville
J. P. Williamson
Fred L. Ingram
W. D. Smith
W. F. Metsinger
J. W. Samuels
T. H. Dalton
A. B. Kirkman
R. E. Hutchinson
BE. A. Zachary
James R. Lutterlow
G. C. Kester
George King
C. ©. Edwards
W. E. Grissom
T. J. Heath
R. L. Newton
C. C. Pennington
H. H. Kivett
L. E B. Tinsley
D. ©. Ragan
J. B. Hall
B. T. Kearns
A. H. Tow
Observation of Christian Endeavor Week Opens in High Point
Christian Endeavor Week begins in High Point and runs through Sunday February 5 with society programs on Sundays and weekdays. The observance honors the memory of founder Dr. Francis E Clark as the executive committee of the City Union meets January 31 at the First Reformed church to plan the year and discuss High Point's role in the state convention at High Point College.
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Christian Endeavor
High Point
Francis E. Clark
City Union
First Reformed Church
High Point College
Fox Hunters Catch Quartet of Foxes
High Point salThe Salvation Army will stage a Life Saving Guards demonstration at the Army Citadel on South Main Street Monday night February 6 at 8 o clock. Mrs W W Bouterse of Charlotte divisional organizer will attend and speak on the work. The Guards will present a play and an exhibition of the work. Local leaders are Misses Florence O Beirne Elizabeth Speere and Michael Geimore. The program benefits the troop and a sale will be held by members.
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High Point Post
Salvation Army
Army Citadel
South Main Street
W. W. Bouterse
Chelotte
Life Saving Guards
Mises Florence O’beirne
Elizabeth Speere
Michel Ge'imore
Mem
Lavre Mushroom Grown by Marshall Displayed at Enterprise
A mushroom weighing 0 ounces and 6% inches across was placed on display yesterday at The Enterprise by L. Marshall operator of the Carolina Mushroom Gardens in the old Dalton Table Company site.
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Enterprise
L. Marshall
Carolina Mushroom Gardens
Dalton Table Company
Entertainment committee to pick meeting site for 1934 General Conference
The top task for the Tuesday meeting in Nashville is to weigh bidders for the spring 1934 General Conference site of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Fred N. Tate leads the committee with O P Clark R H Harper D Madden and B C Watson.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Nashville
Tenn
Fred N. Tate
Mr. Tate
O. P. Clark
Sweetwater
Texas
R. H. Harper
Baton Rouge
P. D. Madden
B. C. Watson
Clarksburg
W. Va
North Carolina
Centenary Church
Winston-Salem
Central Church
Asheville
J. Tate
Columbia
S. C
Atlanta
Jackson
Methodist Protestant Church
Special Entertainment Committee
General Conference
Begin Manufacture Of Singeing Machinery
A new firm Elliott and Myers begins producing automatic singeing machines designed by W L Myers and L L Elliott. The unit combines warping and singeing to cut costs and improve yarn quality, with the first machine built at 315 Mangum Avenue. The invention has drawn attention from the Southern Textile Bulletin and promises market entry below existing prices.
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Ei Aeraes
W. L. Myers
High Point
L. L. Elliott
Elliott and Myers
Mangum Avenue
Southern Textile Bulletin
Compound Hosiery Tree Schemes Spread in Establishment
A pair of selling networks promotes a chain letter style hosiery scheme calling itself two Compound Hosiery Tree organizations. Purchasers pay a dollar plus postage for hose and ten order blanks. After selling three orders, the seller earns 50 percent, and each new seller starts another tree with hopes of large profits. Proponents claim potential profits near 142000, though costs per order average about 90 cents. Export duties push operations to the United States and territories.
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Canada
United States
High Point Delegation to Raleigh Citizens Meet
High Point plans to send a delegation to a Raleigh citizens mass meeting to protest proposed retrenchments in North Carolina public education. Leaders include Mrs. J. L. Henderson and Mrs. R. L. Brinson. Major L. P. McLendon to preside. five speakers listed. about 10 000 people expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Citizens Mass
Raleigh
North Carolina
J. L. Henderson
Hickory
R. L. Brinson
Parent-Teacher Council
Floyd Wilson
L. P. McLendon
Durham
Clyde Erwin
Rutherfordton
North Carolina Education Association
Santford Martin
Winston-Salem
Frank P. Graham
Greater
University of North Carolina
Kemp P. Battle
Rocky Mount
J. M. Hobgood
Farmville
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Appeal Noted In Demurrer Action In Usury Suit
A demurrer by Horace Haworth trustee and Colonial Mortgage Co was overruled after argument before Judge W Lewis BF Teague. The court granted Brinson and Southern Oil a permanent order restraining interference with property under deeds of trust. Notice of appeal to the superior court was given. The suit seeks cancellation of deeds totaling 29000 on usury grounds and excess interest claims.
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Horace
Teague
Brinson
Southern Oil Company
Arrest of C. G. Leflin for whiskey possession in Winston-Salem area
C G Leflin, living off the Winston-Salem highway near Camel Filling Station, was arrested yesterday afternoon for possession of whiskey for sale. Officers found three pint bottles of Golden Wedding whiskey, two half gallon jars, one quart jar, and two home brew bottles. Bond set at 200 dollars. hearing before Magistrate B A Woodell scheduled for Tuesday at 2 p.m. Also, T L Freeman, arrested days earlier, will face Magistrate Woodell at the same time on related possession charges.
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C. G. Leflin
Winston-Salem
Camel
B. A. Woodell
W. L. Wheeless
J. F. Wood
C. Stoker
High Point Building and Loan Associations Report Bright Outlook
Reports on High Point building and loan associations show assets of 3 253 000 and strong earnings with one group paying 114 000 in stock earnings last year. The sector remains resilient through deflation, with 99 percent still operating, and shares redeemable at pay-in value upon withdrawal. Three new directors joined boards at Piedmont and High Point Perpetual, while Atlantic Building and Loan kept its officers and directors unchanged.
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High Point
G. É. Hutchens
Owen Reece
Piedront Building and Loan Association
C. C. Edwards
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan
Atlantic Building and Loan
Winning Editor Brings Home Hume Journalism Cup
John Gurney Briggs dr son of Mr and Mrs J Gurney Briggs of this city was editor of the Point er High Point high school newspaper which Friday was announced winner for 1981 82 of the Thomas Hume journalism cup awarded annually to the North Carolina high school whose paper showed the greatest journalistic excellence He is now a UNC freshman student at the university.
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John Gurney Briggs
J. Gurney Briggs
Pointer
High Point
Thomas Hume
North Carolina
Briggs
University of North Carolina
Novel Dinner With Men Waiters To Benefit St Marys Church
The St Marys Episcopal Church finance committee plans a February dinner next Thursday night from 6 to 8. The event will feature men serving as waiters and handling most tasks except cooking, with special music and other features. Tickets are sold by committee members and participating men.
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Guilford College A Capella Choir to Perform at Central Friends
Guilford College A Capella choir will appear at Central Friends Church in the church auditorium on Sunday evening February 5 at 7 30. Under Prof. Max Noah the 50 voice ensemble presents an unusually interesting program and invites all to attend.
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Central Friends Church
Guilford College
Life Saving Guards To Host February Sixth Program
A Life Saving Guards program is scheduled for February sixth. A fox-hunting party from Mt Vernon area recently returned from Roland with four more foxes, bringing their season total to 33 after 17 races using the same pack of dogs.
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Mt. Vernon
Roland
Shoes With 900 Year Record Brought To Local Store
A battered pair of Bostonians dating back to 1019 were brought to N. Hi. Silver Clothing by Homer Hall. Purchased about 14 years ago, they began as Sunday dress shoes and later served daily work including plowing. Only three repairs occurred in their long life.
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N. Hi. Silver Clothing Store
Homer Hall
Route Three
Silver's
Hall
Postoffice Construction Set to Complete in June
High Point’s new post office, under way for nearly a year, should finish on schedule early in June. Edwin Spence of Spence Brothers, Saginaw Mich., says weather has aided progress and the 420 day contract remains intact. Stone work near done, plastering to start by mid February, and indoor work to continue despite winter weather. The new federal building marks a notable addition to the southern business district with plans for nearby commercial growth and potential relocation of municipal facilities including the public library space in the old post office site.
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High Point
Edwin Spence
Spence Brothers
Saginaw, Mich
Federal
Postoffice
Point Public Library
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Manner
Commercial Bank
N. C
Winston
Lumber Company
Fox Hunters
Marshall
M. E
Gen’s Conference
Tate
Presbyterian Church
T. L. Freeman
Woodell
C. L. Gray
Ceal B
L. Assste
Spence
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