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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1936
Page
2
Lou Streleitz wanders the seventh floor of Atlantic Furniture as Ed Koonce demonstrates retail selling in Barber Hall. Slim Dallas tests a sofa while three hundred salesmen await a big rush and about 60 buyers flood in. T. E. Summerow and “Junior” return from Gastonia, Mrs. Carroll of Winston Salem praises the mammoth event. Coffee, red apples, and wrist watch straps draw attention in key spaces.
A long list shows individuals registered at market today from North Carolina Virginia South Carolina and beyond. Names include W B Whitely R G Styers M C Whitsett R B Heggie Bernard Kimel Winston Salem and many others.
Mrs Elvira Jane Pope widow of Andrew Pope died at 12 30 AM at her home on Thomasville route one She was 81 years one day old Surviving are four sons Lind ley Meek Dennis and Everett Pope two brothers and five sisters Many relatives attend the services at Zion Reformed church Friday at 2 PM with interment in the church cemetery at Zion Reformed church Thomasville NC.
William M. Sikes died at his home 410 West High street after several weeks illness. He was 56. Survived by widow Mrs. Mary Sikes seven daughters and four sons, two brothers, one sister, with funeral at West Bend church near Asheboro Thursday at 11 and burial in the church cemetery.
B F McLain president and John A Gilmore secretary will attend a 6 30 pm dinner at the Sheraton with manufacturers to discuss retailer manufacturer relations and National Furniture Week 1936 set for October 2 to 10. The event is sponsored by national and regional furniture groups and aims at education rather than sales promotion with over twenty attendees expected.
Robert B. Fearing former city violinist and Duke University music director played a program at the American Business Club dinner at the Elwood last night. Mrs Sidney le accompanied on piano. The club agreed to join a unified community safety program with the Rotary and other groups. Meeting time moved to 6 30 p m until June 1 and no meeting next week due to inter club program at the Sheraton. James Moffitt led in President Mitchell’s absence. W B McEwen attended as guest. Ralph W Slate won the attendance prize.
Danville Virginia visitors attended the Loyal Order of Moose meeting with B D and R V Clutter presiding during initiation. Charles A Kirby regional director spoke of Supreme Dictator Walter Ruff and a class of fifty to be initiated. Ex-Great North Moose E D Clutter of Tar Heel Legion No 168 announced the Greensboro legion meeting February 8 and 9. W J Brunson closed with notes on lodge advancement.
Rev John R Church will preach the revival service at Jamestown M B Church tonight at 7 30 announced by Pastor Rev O J Jones. The event highlights a special revival led by the visiting preacher from the town.
Dr. W. A. Lambeth will preach at Wesley Memorial church tonight at 7 30 in the young assembly room. The subject is Becoming Aware of the Invisible Presence.
A claim suggests U S water from car exhaust could fill a river 265 feet wide and 6 feet deep spanning from Los Angeles to New York, illustrating the water impact of motor travel.
The North Carolina Crop Improvement Association will hold its second annual conference and seed exposition February 12–13 in this city. About 500 farmers are expected to attend the two day event with lectures by state and federal officials on crop adjustment land use and rural electrification. A farm show and prize awards for vocational crops and 4 H clubs will accompany the meeting at the junior high school and school auditorium.
The second Tomlinson January Market dinner was held at the Tomlinson Exhibition Building dining room. Visiting retailers from Virginia to Florida attended, with speakers including W. W. Morrison of Greensboro and Jed Williams Sr of Tampa. The event showcased industry ties and the February 6 delivery service rollout by O. A. Kirkman of the H P T D railroad, alongside remarks by Freeman Brothers and Tomlinson officials.
Carbon monoxide poisoning from running vehicles in enclosed garages claims 500 to 700 lives annually in the United States. Authorities warn of silent danger from improper ventilation and insist on safe car operation practices and garage air handling.
Furniture makers showcase rooms rather than just groups of items with coordinated rugs drapes and wallpaper. Tomlinson Henry firm Williamsburg and White Furniture display model rooms to emphasize home furnishings. Globe Parlor and others introduce 24 hour room ideas and show windows. More manufacturers adopt model room displays at next market.
Judge Lewis BE Teague and a jury hear the case of R O Lindsay vs Reynolds Tobacco Co and R F Sheek in municipal court. Lindsay seeks 397 45 for auto repairs after a Reynolds truck driven by Sheek allegedly turned left causing a collision near Winston Salem between Winston Salem and Rural Hall. The Lindsay car was attempting to pass the truck at the time.
Chicago price report shows butter at 9 973 pounds with grade ranges 93 score to 82 while eggs total 10 760 with weak and fresh graded firsts around 24 and 23 to 24 percent across categories.
A promotional note urges bathing the area with hot water and Resinol Soap, drying, then applying Resinol Ointment to relieve stubborn eczema. The ad claims frequent success and notes availability at druggists with a free sample offer from Resinol Depart 61 Baltimore Md.
Dr. J. Edgar Holt was named president of the Guilford County Dental Society at the January dinner at the Sheraton hotel. The officers slate saw Dr. Holt succeed Dr. A. W. Craver, with Dr. W. K. Hinton Jr. as vice president and Dr. Al R. Stanford as secretary treasurer. Reports on 1985 society work were accepted as members from Greensboro and other parts of the county attended.
Funeral services for Ralph Wagner were held Thursday at 2 PM from the residence at 306 Boulevard. Dr. W A Lambeth officiated. The service featured a quartet and flow ers were provided by the Susanna Wesley Class. Interment followed in Floral Garden cemetery.
Funeral services for Roberta Callicutt nine daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Callicutt were held at their Park Street home. Rev C L Ruth officiated with Pilgrim Holiness Church quartet singing including Precious Memories Jewels and Meet Me in Heaven. Flowers were by Cloverdale third grade. pallbearers named E L Franklin A G Carson J A Campbell and E W Jennings. Interment followed at Oswood.
A brief note from Mrs. Jesse A. Henley arrived, detailing a communication sent to the local office. The contents indicate a personal message or request directed to a community or organizational contact.
A scrambled stock list shows mixed results with several major names edging higher while others slip. Notable firms like Coca Cola and General Electric appear among large volumes, with total sales reported around 1.92 million and many percentages scattered across rail, steel, and utility issues.
Mrs. J. Ward of 627 Park Avenue North Point recalls six years of chronic ailments including constipation rheumatism and severe headaches. She credits POW-O-Lin from Manns Drug Stores for relief after a dramatic escape from daily agony.
Mrs J W Blair of 01 Redding Street reports her sister Mrs Jesse A Henley died this morning at her Whittier home California. Body to be brought to North Carolina for interment with time and service location not yet set. Mrs Hensley well known in the area where she and her husband lived before moving to California years ago. Funeral director to announce plans.
Man ia January 29 A Filipino sailor died from injuries suffered yesterday in an explosion aboard a United States submarine in dry dock at Cavite navy yard. Seven other Filipino workers were injured but expected to recover. The blast damaged the submarine in its battery area and occurred while the vessel was in dry dock. A Cadillac Michigan sports car with a ventilated trunk was described in the report as used to carry dogs on hunting trips.
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