Reservations Open for Southern Market Show on July 16
Paul W. Casey manager of the Southern Furniture Exhibition Building reports large buying group reservations for a two week Southern summer furniture market opening July 16. He notes optimism from New York and Chicago showings, with 20 store managers expected to buy full merchandise as dealers anticipate crop prospects and strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Casey
Southern Furniture Exposition
Casey
Chicago
153 Stills Seized In Two Carolinas
Investigators from the Carolinas alcohol tax unit seized 153 stills in June across two states, with six months totaling 406. They also confiscated 1,913 gallons of unpaid tax whiskey, 20 cars, and 103 arrests. Property valued at 2624 dollars was seized, and six months total unpaid whiskey reached 9,210 gallons valued at 20,599 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Alcoholic Tax Unit
Carolinas
T. Ed Patton
Investige
New W. and M. President Chosen at William and Mary
Stewart Bryan, publisher of the Richmond News Leader, was elected president of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg Virginia to succeed the late Dr J A Chandler. Bryan was announced as the college’s new head tonight following the death of Chandler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Stewart Bryan
Pabt
Richmond News- Leader
College of William and Mary
J. A. ©. Chandler
Cook Jr. Heads DeMolay Chapter In High Point
Robert P. Cook Jr was elected Master Councillor of the High Point DeMolay chapter in a semi annual officer election. Harries Jarrell steps down to attend Harvard Law School. John Hall becomes Senior Councillor and Joseph Crowder is junior Councillor. A statewide Conclave in Asheville July 9 10 will be presided by Arthur Dickens. The chapter plans a majority service for members nearing age limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Cook, Jr
High Point
Harries Jarrell
Harvard Law School
John Hall
William McAnally
Joseph Crowder
N. L. Smith
Asheville
Arthur Dickens
Terracing Will Thwart Erosion
Government soil erosion experts cite a Deep River watershed field where a 16 foot drop was terraced and rows aligned with terraces, yielding virtually no washing during heavy rains. In contrast a steeper, unlaced 4 percent slope without terraces saw deep gullies, crop inundation, and loss of topsoil and fertilizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Erosion Service
I W A Plans Meetings For Week
Sunday school will meet at the I W A hall at 9 45 a m. Tuesday night at 7 o clock a meeting for carpenters brickmasons and stone cutters will be held. Friday night a general mass meeting for all members. President D W Bradley urged attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
D. W. Bradley
W.O. W. To Have Fish Fry On Friday Evening
The local chapter of W. O. W. will honor a class of 50 initiates with a fish fry next Friday July 7. All members should meet at the W. O. W. hall at 7 p.m. Transportation will be provided for those without a ride.
Recreation Park at Battleground 10 Be Dedicated
Greensboro hosts a Fourth of July dedication and county wide swimming meet at the Battleground recreation park built with over 500000 in CWA and relief funds. The program features Lamar Stringfield’s folk music and an amateur swimming meet with 13 men’s, 8 women’s, 2 juniors and 2 general events. High Point citizens may enter via Boy Scout HQ and the YMC A or YWCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
High Point
Battleground
Guilford
Thomas O'Berry
Lamar Stringfield
Chapel Hill
Greensboro Recreation Commission
Daniel R. Neal
Steve Douglas
Fred Rankin
Boy Scout
Scout Camp at Uwharrie Extends Five Weeks
Camp Uwharrie will run five weeks instead of four to handle heavy Scout registrations. The final period runs July 13 to July 20 with a 70 boy limit. Second and third periods featured honored campers and new leadership roles, as parents are invited to attend Sundays and evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwharrie
George Marsh
J. E. Marsh
High Point
Wesley Memorial Church
Jimmie Edwards
J. E. Edwards
Jimmie Clark
Mrs Ranson Heads to National Education Meet
Mrs. Ranson, principal of the Junior High, sails to Washington DC to join the National Education Association sessions as a resolutions committee member. She will then attend Columbia University to study curriculum in preparation for state work on curriculum reorganization for elementary education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E B. Ranson
Washington, D. C
National Education Association
Ranson
Columbia University
Man of Watts Hobert Bryant Led Local Electric Firm
Hobert M. Bryant born May 19 1897 in Yadkin county North Carolina settled in High Point about 128 years ago. He organized the Bryant Electric company in 1924 starting with one worker and now employs about thirty and serves Virginia South Carolina and government jobs in Quantico Virginia and local mills. Married Florence Dobbins on November 23 1918 they have two sons Paul and Bobbie. He is connected with First Reformed church Masonry Elks Junior Order Monarchs Emerywood and Sedgefield clubs and is active in civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobert M. Bryant
Hobert
Yadkin County
N. C
High Point
W. G. Connell and Co
Philadelphia
Brill Car Company
Philly
Bryant
Wilmington
Del
Harlan and Hollingsworth
Bethlehem Steel Company
Bryant Eléctric Company
Virginia
South Carolina
Quantico
Misa Florence Dobbins
Paul
Bobbie
First Reformed Church
Masons, Elks and
Junior Order
The
Monarchs
Emerywood
Sedgefield
Concert by Odd Fellows Orphans Home class in Goldsboro
The Goldsboro Odd Fellows Orphans Home singing class will give a concert at Bay Street School next Thursday night July 6 at 8. The program features choirs quartets novelty numbers and instrumental pieces with 12 students led by Mrs. J R Taylor and pianist Miss Hilda Thigpen. Readings include The Three Lil Pigs and The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat. The program also includes orchestral numbers a saxophone trio and a tap dance. Admission is free with a free will offering for the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Orphans Home
Goldsboro
Bay Street
J. R. Taylor
Hilda Thigpen
Walt Disney Symphony
Eugene Fields
Edna Mae Anderson
Lizzie Mae Anderson
Ruby Ball
Alma Ball
Margaret Blaylock
Ruth Dillworth
Mildred Highsmith
James Edward Highsmith
Edith Huffman
Stella Payne
Arlon Triplett
Kaney Returns From Mid West Soil Erosion Tour
E R Kaney chief agricultural engineer for the Deep River soil erosion project returned to High Point after a two week tour of erosion projects in Illinois Wisconsin Iowa and Missouri. He praised enthusiastic mid western farmers and noted strong erosion prevention land use and wildlife conservation efforts as the program progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Kaney
High Point
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Raney
Middle West
May 1934 furniture orders rise but industry slump continues
May 1934 new orders for furniture exceeded April by 29 percent, while May shipments fell 5 percent from 1933 levels and unfilled orders rose 7 percent from April. Operating activity dropped to 32 percent of normal in May, with employment down 4 percent from April. Payrolls for the five months ended May 31 were up 28 percent versus 1933, though shipments rose only 12 percent in dollar value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seidman & Seidman
Certified Public Accountants
Mount Airy Set For Fourth Of July Horse Show
The Mount Airy Horse Show association schedules a gala on July 4 with about 100 of the finest horses from the state. A well known judge will officiate as spectators from across the state are expected to attend the Mount Airy event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
AR TROUPE FLIES EDUCATIONAL TOUR OF NC AIRPORTS
A fleet of 30 airplanes from North Carolina will visit Friendship airport today from 10 a m to noon for stunt and formation flying under the supervision of Wiley R Wright and James Nall. Notable flyer Martin Jansen will perform with a self built ship valued at about 100000. Greensboro and Winston Salem pilots Mary Nicholson Gene Benson and Dorothy Speas participate. The tour continues to Winston Salem after Greensboro and visits all non repair NC airports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship
Department of Commerce
Wiley R. Wright
Atlanta
James Nall
Charlotte
Martin Jansen
Pacific
Jansen
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Mary Nicholson
Gene Benson
Dorothy Speas
North Carolna
Greensboro Field
Burlington
North Wilkesboro
Henry W. Rufus
Mrs D M Cable Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Maggie B Cable wife of D M Cable of 616 Cable Street died at a local hospital Saturday afternoon after several weeks illness she was born in Alamance County November 27 1881 married November 11 1902 survivor list includes husband two sons seven daughters two sisters and four grandchildren funeral at Calvary Methodist Church Monday at 11 with Rev D H Rhinehart officiating interment Oakwood Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie B. Cable
D. M. Cable
Cable
Alamance County
Wesley
Nannie Cable
Weldon Cable
Madie Sexton
Lucile Pierce
Agnes
Helen
Pauline
Margaret Cable
High Point
Lorena Jarvis
Burlington
Alex Isley
Chester White
Charlotte
Calvary ME
D. H. Rhinehart
Oakwood Cemetery
Local National Guard Members to Fort Moultrie encampment
About 100 members from Battery E 252nd Coast Artillery and the 3rd Battalion Combat Train boarded trains for Fort Moultrie in Charleston. The 15 day encampment starts this morning and runs until July 15. Battery E is led by Captain John L. Raper with 65 men. Combat Train led by Captain Sam H. Strickland with 250 men. Officers include Lieutenants Glenn C. Southern Sam EB Holt Raymond Watson Charles W. McAnally and George Dickson. A crowd gathered at the Southern station to bid them farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Fort Moultrie
Charleston
D. C
252Nd Coast Artillery
John L. Raper
Sam H. Strickland
Glenn C. Southern
Sam EB. Holt
Raymond Watson
Charles W. McAnally
George Dickson
Southern
Horace Haworth Undergoes Tonsillectomy at Memorial
Horace Haworth of the Roberson Haworth and Reese law firm had a tonsillectomy at Memorial Hospital on Saturday and is reported resting as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
Haworth
Roberson, Haworth and Reese
Memorial Hospital
Grocery Stores To Close All July 4th
July 4 observances will close nearly all High Point grocery stores for the day. Grace C. Baker of the High Point Merchants Association reports the partial holiday reflects a broader city effort toward fiscal and receivables cleanup under City Manager E. M. Knox. The city aims to finish the year with no employee delinquent taxes or receivables, and the new audit covering July 1, 1933 to June 30, 1934 by Mann and Seidman is underway for delivery mid August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace C. Baker
High Point Merchants Association
E. M. Knox
Knox
Ite
Man and Seidman
Pas
Farewells at Citadel as O'Beirnes Leave High Point
Major and Mrs. William Gilks of Charlotte will lead final Salvation Army services for Adjutant John O'Beirne and family before their departure to Wilmington. Community leaders praise his seven years of service and impact on High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William George Gilks
Charlotte
Salvation Army
High Point
John O'Beirne
Wilmington
Mr. Lindsay
Adjutant O’beirne
R. K. Stewart
O’beirne
J. E. Millis
Adams-Millis Corporation
F. Logan Porter
Chamber of Commerce
C. S. Grayson
Henry Grady Owens
High Point High School
T. Wingate Andrews
Christian Science Talk to Be Radiocast Today
Rex Irving C Tomlinson of Boston will speak on Christian Science in a program under the state Committee on Publication. The WBIG station in Greensboro will air the talk today from 1 45 to 2 p m on 1440 kilocycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Publication
Rex. Irving C. Tomlinson
Boston
Mass
WBIG
Greensboro
Merit Badges Awarded At Scout Court Of Honor
A total of 61 merit badges were awarded at the Scout's court of honor at Camp Uwharrie Friday night. Members of the court included Coleman Grubb C L Parker Frank Size more and B W Hackney Jr. The list names recipients across badges such as Firemanship Athletics Leather Craft Forestry Life Pathfinding Public Health Life Saving Law son Ingram and others. Next court of honor is set for next Saturday at 8 30 pm with swimming meet tomorrow at 4 30 pm and visiting hours after supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Uwharrie
Coleman Grubb
C. L. Parker
Frank Sizemore
B. W. Hackney
Joe Bowers
Jimmie Clark
Cabel Lowe
James Thompson
Bob Wilson
Jack Lee
George Crowell
Warren Mengel
George Marsh
Harold Bass
Billy Grubb
Warren Godwin
Melvin Young
Fred Taylor
Jack Saxon
Herbert Newbold
Thoma Carry Ilderton
Robert Metley
Jr O U A M Guests at Lebanon Church Address
Members of the Jr O U A M in this city will attend an address at Lebanon Methodist Protestant Church tonight by Dr Fred G Holloway president of Westminster Theological Seminary. High Point Council No 430 Mechanicsville Council No 347 and other Junior Order members meet at the High Point council hall at 7 45 to march to the church with a section reserved for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Methodist Protestant Church
Fred G&g. Holloway
Westminister Theological Seminary
High Point Council
Mechanicsville Council
High Point Council Hall
West Lexington Avenue
North Matin Street
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Lowe School
Ama
R.O.T.C
J. J. Wicker
Rec
Box B
Fork Union
A.J. Koonce
Gardner
Conscience
Koonce Funeral Home, Inc
South Main ST
George J. Johnson
High Point Lions Club
H. A. Ceeil
Robt. P. Cook, JR
Harriss Jarrell
W.O. W
WATTS
Harry Palmer
By Jack Field
Kaney
Mid-West
AR Troupe
Will Vis
Horace Haworth
Wm. George Gilks
Christian Science Broadcast Today
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Phielphia
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