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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1933
Page
8
The Southern Rug Market plans expanded permanent exhibits and a southern branch warehouse, boosting its national profile. Bigelow-Sanford joins as a major rug producer, with George T. Wood and Sons continuing a permanent exhibit as pioneers in the southern market serving hundreds of rug dealers and retailers annually.
The County Tax Office will stay open Tuesday night to give local taxpayers extra time to pay 1982 taxes before penalties apply on Wednesday. Officials reported high takeup with over 40 percent of the High Point township levy already paid, and Mr Short expressed satisfaction with current collections compared to last year.
The showroom features American Orientals and Wolf and Crane on the main floor arcade with A. G. Douglas in charge and a southern headquarters and warehouse. The Bigelow-Sanford line debuts permanently with John W. Vann directing southern sales and N. M. Ayere as full time salesman, in a 3 000 square foot exhibit. The Carolina Bonded Warehouse handles service stock as a branch of the Atlanta distributing office serving the southeast. The Wolf and Crane rug division maintains the largest exhibit space with connections to Alexander Smith Lone Carpet Barrymore Seamless Wiltons C Hi. Masiand and Sons Sloane and Biason mills with regional distribution here and in New Orleans.
Arthur Kirkman urged about 300 at Wesley Memorial to demand two traits from leaders sincerity and courage. He warned against selfish political or business gain and called for leaders who serve, uphold high principles, and endure public skepticism with fortitude.
Douglas assisted by Dan Curran oversees a large showroom display as George T. Wood and Sons commits to a permanent exhibit at the exposition building while maintaining a private showroom. J J Haines and Bird and Son also show in the building with allied lines. The Southern market brings first appearances of new rug designs from New York, drawing operators eager for simultaneous metropolitan releases. Rug shows rise as furniture dealers report stronger business, about 20 percent better than prior seasons, with merchants moving to cash purchases after liquidating debt and improved credit standing.
An old advertisement touts Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment as a simple daily treatment to cleanse pores and heal inflamed pimples. It claims the regimen can transform blotchy skin into clear, smooth skin and offers free trial samples by mail from Baltimore, Maryland.
Douglas Whitley recalls a hunting trip where a borrowed muzzle loader misfired exploding parts and overcharged powder. The mishap caused the gun to blow down the creek and destroy 14 geese and 14 ducks while Whitley chased a rabbit near a creek bank.
Nancy Little sought a warrant for her husband Willie Little after an assault claim but retracted testimony and urged a prior date. Judge Teague dismissed the case after charging her $10.50 in costs. Willie Harris was sentenced to six months on county roads for chicken theft. Other dockets included embezzlement costs, affray, worthless checks, abandonment, and multiple drunkenness charges with fines.
The High Point Township Sunday School association held its annual meeting at Calvary M E church with C E Diffendale re elected president Horace Haworth became vice president and Mrs Chas F Mann was re elected secretary and treasurer About 250 delegates attended speeches on Sunday school impact and witnessing for Christ by Rev F L Conrad and Rev Shuford Peeler The service included music from the Calvary church quartet and a solo by Argie Wood.
Plans proceed for a community dinner at St Marys Episcopal Church parish house. The men will prepare and serve the meal with music and features, and tickets are sold by church members for all in the community. The finance committee sponsors the event aimed at men and women alike.
A mass gathering of the Industrial Workers Association membership is set for Thursday night at 7 20 o clock in the hall over McCrorys on South Main street. A Friday meeting of the furniture group will follow at the same time and place. Night school classes proceed as usual Tuesday.
R. W. Riggins, manager of the local J. C. Penney unit, will attend a junior convention of managers from 20 stores in the Atlanta territory in Charlotte tonight. A. G. Raffin of Atlanta district manager will preside at the Hotel Charlotte meeting.
Theft of several chickens from Mrs R E Coley at 206 West Green Street is under police investigation with no clues at this time.
E. L. Wilson, living three miles from town on Kivett road, used government rat poison at 15 cents worth after chickens vanished nightly. He scattered the mixture around his barn and then found 55 dead rats weighing one to one and a half pounds, each 16 to 17 inches long.
About 20 state Christian Endeavor officers met in Belmont to plan the annual convention to be held at Hig Point college starting June 12 for four days. Luther Medlin of Belmont High School presided. local delegates R T Farmer Ida Guyer and Mabel Griffith attended. A Belmont Abbey tour and Belmont hotel banquet followed. An international speaker is hoped for the event.
George Smith aged 80 died Sunday morning at his daughter's home in Thomasville. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Everwell Methodist Protestant Church in Davie County with Rev. H. W. Bell officiating. Interment was in the family plot at the church cemetery.
A portable gummy paste-like product improves denture retention and freshens breath. The novelty item claims easier use and better comfort for wearers, promising a secure fit and a pleasant taste.
John W. Clinard resigns after two years as chairman of the City Board of Elections citing lack of time. He praises colleagues W. C. Idol and R. R. Ragan and endorses their continued service. Judge Don C. MacRae will forward the resignation to George C. Hampton for the county board to nominate a new chair. The city primary is April 18 and the general election May 2.
Trinity resident T Whisnant brought to The Enterprise a peculiar egg with a handle on one end. He notes the hens have laid many unusual eggs during the low mood, and the displayed item in The Enterprise window highlights this oddity.
Funeral services for Barney Cecil a Davidson county farmer who died at his Wallburg Road home were held Sunday at 2 30 pm at Spring Hill Methodist Church. Rev C C Loy conducted the service with Rev D R Williams assisting. Cecil family among county pioneers. Pallbearers were Jacob Ochis Vick Hassell Stamey Cecil and Cornelius Griffin. floral attendants included Jessin Garner Freeda Garner Lucille Smith Josephine Poindexter Annabelle Morris Eva Cecil. Interment followed in the family plot at the church cemetery.
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