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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1948
Page
13
Building officials dismissed rumors that the Southern Furniture Market show was canceled due to a polio outbreak. The event remains scheduled to run from July 19 to July 31, with the Southern Market described as the world’s second largest in business volume.
Edward V. Mitchell profiles J D Rogers of High Point a versatile banker turned fiction writer and adventurer He recalls bank hours before Black Thursday 1929 and describes writing pulp stories and a lion and eagle inspired plot He also recounts a plane landing near Pittsboro and a staged Exposition Building market showing amid furniture rug and carpet displays at High Point.
The North Carolina Employment Security Commission reported in 1948 that over 31 000 personal calls were made to local offices in six months. Ralph E Miller said more than 3 000 people were referred to local jobs and about 1 500 were hired, averaging 12 applicants per day through the office.
Wachovia Bank and Trust plans a major High Point branch in the old Bloom Furniture building. Renovation includes colonial exterior and modern interior. space, safety deposits, and departments expand. A recreation room and staff meeting area with adjoining quarters are key features. mechanical teller approval is debated by the city council.
Samuel Hyman, Hy mans Jewelry owner on South Main, will serve as president of the High Point Merchants Association for the coming year. Grace C. Baker announced the slate at yesterday’s meeting. A. C. Sawyer relinquished the post after two years. Frank Lambeth, Clarence M. Allred, Miss Baker, R. B. Pegram, H. E. Hutto and Terry Stanford named to the board.
Thomasville barber Dallas Shore known as Mystic Shore pursues a touring magic show after a Rural Hall school visit where a backstage pickup led to an attempt at sleep hypnosis Shore has studied magic since childhood and built a long record of illusion performances seeking a broader stage for his act.
Eighty five High Point National Guard members leave today for Fort Bragg to join hundreds of guardsmen from across the state for a two week encampment under Major John Mainning of the 30th division. Lt Col Sam Strickland will stay behind. Captain John C. Lee will command the 540th Field Artillery Battalion with forty men from Battery A and forty five from the Headquarters Battery.
The Mile of Dimes campaign starts at 1 PM to raise funds for a Greensboro polio hospital. Jaycees and the High Point Enterprise act as collecting agents in High Point, including prior contributions in the total.
Thompson-Arthur of Greensboro and High Point resumes digging Monday to locate the 24 inch water main break near Perry street after a Friday rupture. By pass via a 16 inch auxiliary line restored normal pressure, while officials say the cost and extent of repairs will be covered from city funds. The Mile of Dimes polio hospital drive launches with Jaycees on Main Street bridge and church campaigns as prayers and pledges aim to top funding.
A High Point survey of 17 residents finds eight would back Eisenhower if he ran, five would oppose, two were doubtful, and two would vote on party lines. Respondents include Byron Haworth and Jeff Plerce, with mixed views on a military leader as president.
The High Point Radio Council releases a weekly lineup. Sunday July 11 2 15 PM WHPE The Constant Invader with Lionel Barrymore on society's fight tuberculosis. Tuesday July 13 8 PM WMFR Max Meeks and the Simpsons discuss their Central Europe North Africa trip. Wednesday July 14 1 15 PM Tuggle Time tells How the Foxglove Flower Got Its Name.
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