High Point Considers Markets Festival and Public Exposition
Janet Langley asks what High Point can do to turn market time into a real event. Dick Culler suggests a plan and publicity to boost the furniture industry. Gene Campbell proposes a festival and opening the Furniture Exposition Building to the public to showcase markets and boost awareness of their economic importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Culler
Hillcrest Dr
Gene Campbell
Magnolia
Furniture Exposition
High Point
Memorial Hospital Receives Full Accreditation
High Point Memorial Hospital has been granted full accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. Dr. Peter D. Ward led the April 28 inspection and recommended full status, to remain valid until the next survey, likely in about three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Memorial Hospital
Joint Commission On Accreditation of Hospitals
R. T. Amos
Joint Commission
Memorial Hospital
Peter D. Ward
American Hospital Association
Ward
Amos
Kenneth D. Babcock
Babcock
Board of Commissioners
American College of Surgeons
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Canadian Medical Association
His Office And Car Are One Auto Office Busy Salesman
A. Stuart Schoonmaker, a salesman for FE I du Pont, rigs his car as a mobile office with a 110 volt system and a dictaphone to transcribe notes while driving. A converter powers house current, the dictaphone plugs into the dash outlet, and an electric shaver can be used in motion. The setup costs under $50 and he lives at 300 Shirley Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Stuart Schoonmaker
Schoonmaker
Shirley Ave
FE. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co
Lacy High
Local Youth Attends ROTC Summer Camp
Spartanburg South Carolina reports Cadet William Earl Penny son of Rev and Mrs William Penny of High Point North Carolina attends a six week ROTC Summer Camp at Fort Benning Georgia as a Junior ROTC student at Wofford College The program aims to build leadership and technical skills and upon college graduation Penny will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
S. C
William Earl Penny
William Penny
Pine Circle Dr
High Point
N. C
Wofford College
Fort Benning
Penny
United States Army Reserve
Kernersville Hosts 11th Annual Horse and Pony Show
Kernersville hosts the 11th annual horse and pony show on Kernersville school grounds with an 8 a.m. parade formation and 9:30 a.m. start. Harold Craven acts as master of ceremonies, J A Hudwell of Mt Gilead Ohio judges, ringmasters include W E Church Tom Burwell and J O Reich, Dr G C Monroe serves as veterinarian, and the Yountz Ten Pony Hitch performs at noon. 67 classes award trophies and ribbons. draft stock start at 10:30 a.m., morning saddle classes at 11, and afternoon horse and pony classes at 2:30 p.m.
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Kernersville
Adams-Millis
Bodenhamer St
Harold Craven
High Point
J. A. Hudwell
Mt. Gilead
Ohio
W. E. Church
Tom Burwell
J. O. Reich
Winston-Salem
G. C. Monroe
Guilford
Newton
Tein WT OT By Forrest Cates
A collage of city sketches on lighting, driving, and local life. Readers vent about downtown mercury street lights distorting car colors and hindering sight. A license office gripes over drivers ignoring pedestrians with white canes.
Chester H. Roth Company Buys Grey Hosiery Co
The Chester H. Roth Company announced its purchase of The Hugh Grey Hosiery Co. of Concord. Hugh M. Grey and Joseph J. Bird disclosed the deal in Burlington. price not disclosed. Grey remains with the firm in current role. Grey Hosiery was formed in 1937 with local investors and prior acquisitions included the Concord Knitting Co.
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Chester H. Roth Company
Grey Hosiery Co
Hugh Grey
Concord "Initting Co
Arsent
Grey
The
Comppany
Fourth of July Bicycle Tests At Armstrong Park
Youthful bicycle riding experts demonstrate talents at a 4th of July Field Day starting 2:30 p.m. at Armstrong Park. City parks and recreation sponsors include bicycle races relay events and a vehicle decoration contest with awards for winners and runners-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Park
City Parks and Recreation Department
Mrs Johnson Named Head of Dry Forces Headquarters
Haworth announced Mrs Gaston Johnson of Edgedale Dr a teacher will lead United Dry Forces at headquarters in the Koonce Building on S Main St. The general committee is growing and precinct work progresses well with a meeting set at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church at 7 30 p.m. on a date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Johnson
Gaston Johnson
Edgedale
United Dry Forces
Koonce Building
S. Main St
A Haworth
Yesteray
Haworth
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Local Man Seeks 2500 In Damages From City
N K Bradley of High Point seeks 2500 in damages for injuries after stepping on a loose curb water meter lid. City Council will hear the claim when it meets Tuesday to discuss building lines on Kearns Elm Main and Lindsay streets and other business.
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High Point
N. K. Bradley
Bradley
Kearns
Elm
Main
Lindsay
Amos R. Kearns
Central Carolina Convalescent Hospital
Abbott's Creek Water Group Plans Dam Survey Meeting
Thomasville July 2 The Abbott's Creek watershed association plans a meeting as the engineer survey nears completion. The 109000 acre area spans Forsyth Guilford and Davidson counties with Wilson T. Hedgecock of Wallburg as president reporting field work and aerial photo analysis to locate dam sites and flood plains. Land owners are urged to cooperate with engineers.
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Thomasville
Forsyth
Guilford
Davidson
Wilson T. Hedgecock
Wallburg
Hedgecock
More Families May Be Due For Payments
Ruth G. Duffy district social security manager says 1954 amendments allow survivors of workers who died between 1940 and 1950 to get monthly benefits if they had at least six quarters of coverage. Eligible survivors include widows 65 or older, children under 18, or parents receiving half support. contact the district office in Room 201 of the Post Office Building. Office hours are 9 to 5, closed tomorrow for the Fourth of July holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth G. Duffy
High Point Furniture Market Nears Record Year
Southern furniture manufacturers await the semi annual High Point Market opening July 11 with expectations of a record year as North Carolina and Virginia produce over half of U.S. wood bedroom furniture. Market officials announce extensive air conditioning, a new $25,000 cafeteria, and steady price gains while consumer demand remains strong and competition keeps values favorable.
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High Point
James T. Ryan
Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Association
South
Ryan Preet
North Carolina
Virginia
U. 5
Dept. of Commerce
Ae Marketnese
Roma
Maryland
Flora
Leo J. Heer
Heer
Norvas
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Janet Langley
Julian Franklin
Hamilton
Linda Tittsler
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Manor
Younts
Parkway
High Point Hospital
Bobbie Pope
Red Nell
Tein
Forrest Cates
Green and Main
Aence
Main St
P.S
Local Elections Board
City
Abbott's Creek
Aitieaal
Century Furniture Company
Ryan
Southern Furniture Exposition
Mary Mares
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