Textile plants shift to 40 hour week in local industry
Local mills adopt 40 hour shifts under a new code affecting Highland Pickett High Point Yarn Stehli Adams Mills and Adams Mill silk plants. Several thousand workers are affected though some hosiery and textile plants remain outside the strike. A pending arbitration is sought to avert a general walkout while assembly leaders warn for orderly peaceful actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stehli
Industrial Workers Association
Highland Cotton Mills
Pickett Cotton Mill
High Point Yarn Mills
Stehli Silks Corporation
Manheim
Lancaster
Harrisonburg
Waynesboro
W. G. Reich
Adams-Millis
Rex Fitch
The
American Federation of Full Fashioned Hosiery Workers
Highland Cotton Mill
High Point Yarn Millis
P. v. Bradley
Frederick Keightley
Federal Department of Labor
Benjamin M. Squires
Reading
Squires
Secretary of Labor
Bradley
Garland McPherson Appointed Senior Revenue Deputy
Garland McPherson of this city was named among senior deputy revenue collectors. The appointment was announced yesterday in Raleigh by Dr. M. C. Noble Jr. McPherson will travel to Chapel Hill for an intensive study of the state revenue setup. He is a UNC alumnus who studied taxation and has worked on tax matters for the United Mortgage Company. He formerly served as business manager of the Times-News in Burlington. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen D. McPherson of 361 Woodrow Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Rogers
Henry V. Koontz
Greyling Realty Company
Mr. Koontz
Lexington
Camp Uwharrie
Kimpton Jones
C. S. Jones
Salisbury
Steve Clark
Lions Club
H. A. Cecil
Bunn W. Hackney
Board of Trustees
The
V. W
Marguerite Mann
I. T. Mann
Frank N. Johnson
Statesville
State Department
American Legion Auxiliary
Wilmington
Asheville
Garland McPherson
Raleigh
M. C. 8. Noble, Jr
McPherson
Chapel Hill
Revenue Department
University of North Carolina
United Mortgage Company
Times-News
Burlington
Owen D. McPherson
Woodrow Avenue
High Point
Dr. Noble
Miles Ferebe
Elizabeth City
W. Quenton Gregory
Halifax
H. B. Ritner
Rocky Mount
J. W. Langston
Goldsboro
Travis Callum
Greensboro
W. E. Koonce
Kinston
Tom Hollingsworth
Greenville
Brooks Parham
Henderson
Hugh Hardison
Wadesboro
J. C. Herring
Snow Hill
A. N. Snow
John McCauley, Jr
L. R. Morris
Atlantic
The Holy City to Be Sung at Union Service
Liston C. Pope announces a Union Service at the city lot on Sunday night July 30 led by Wesley Memorial church. The program includes a rendition of The Holy City by Alfred R. Gaul with expanded choir and guest soloists. Local singers may contact J Gurney Briggs or Wesley Memorial choir members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy City
Liston C. Pope
Wesley Memorial Church
Wesley Memorial
the Holy City
Alfred R. Gaul
J. Gurney Briggs
Wesley Memorial Choir
Checks will be honored by post office, Idol asserts
Wachovia official W C Idol of High Point cautions Greensboro readers that a reported post office ruling on Wachovia checks was inaccurate. He says Winston Salem handled checks, not Washington, and High Point checks may be cashed locally with prompt payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idol
W. C. Idol
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
High Point
Greensboro
Wachovia
Mr. Idol
Farley
Washington
Winston-Salem
Wachovia Bank & Trust Company
Radish Over 12 Inches Shoots Displayed By Local Gardener
Billy Welborn displayed a radish over 12 inches long at The Enterprise yesterday. He grew the vegetable in his garden at 1404 Long Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enterprise
Billy Welborn
Long Setreet
Mrs. C. C. Whisnant Laid To Final Rest
Funeral services for Mrs. C. C. Whisnant of 914 Millis street were held at Southside Baptist church with Rev. Fisher officiating. Pallbearers included L. M. Young and Oscar Whisnant, among others. flowerbearers listed. Interment was at Holly Grove cemetery near Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Whisnant
Millis Street
Southside Baptist Church
Rev. Fisher
Holly Grove
L. M. Young
L. Young
W. Whisnant
L. Waitrip
H. F. Drrssenden
Oscar Whisnant
Maime Adams
Beulah Goins
Johnsie Pugh
Ruth Liner
Margaret, Mellon
Dolly Brown
Lottie Pugh
Merzie Liner
Lexington
Church Convention Will Assemble Here
The Brotherhood Convention of the Yadkin Presbytery will convene at Cherry Street Presbyterian church. Sessions begin 10 in morning and 2 in afternoon with an 8 o'clock evening session featuring speeches by Presbytery members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Yadkin
Men’s Day Service At Local Colored Church
A Men’s Day service is held today at the local colored church with the male choir performing special music. The pastor delivers a men’s sermon following, and at 8 o’clock men of the church will present a program by the Brotherhood class. An invitation is extended and seating is reserved for white friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Street Presbyterian Church
Friends
Funeral Services For Rosa Ayers Today
Funeral services for Rosa Ayers aged 63 are set at her daughter Gracie Tipton’s home at 11 this morning and at Friendship church near Albemarle at 2 this afternoon with Rev Ward of Winston-Salem presiding. Interment follows in Friendship church cemetery after the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Ayers
Gracie Tipton
Friendship Church
Albemarle
R. Ward
Winston-Salem
Ayers
National Guardsmen Entrain for Camp to Open Encampment
Over 100 members from two local National Guard companies entrained for Charleston to join a larger Greensboro contingent for a 15 day coastal artillery encampment at Fort Moultrie. Dr. J. B. Richardson accompanied the units as the troop train headed for the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guardsmen
Charleston
D. C
Coast Artillery
Fort Moultrie
Greensboro
J. B. Richardson
Field Deputies Named To Gather General Sales Tax
North Carolina announces 58 of 62 field deputies to collect a 3 percent sales tax across 54 districts. Senior deputies earn 1300-1500 dollars annually. junior collectors 1080. Listings include R. F. Tuttle Edenton and J. R. Rousseau North Wilkesboro among reappointments with many new appointees across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
M. C. 8. Noble, Jr
Dr. Noble
Revenue
R. F. Tuttle
Edenton
Edwin James
Robbinsville
J. D. Stepheson
R. J. Lamb
Whiteville
M. S. Mays
Durham
C. B. Bogart
Greensboro
J. R. Rousseau
North Wilkesboro
W. C. Hammond
Asheboro
John Morrison
Rockingham
FE. J. Roseman
Salisbury
J. C. Reid
Charlotte
E. J. Claywell
Morganton
Miss Iris Welch to appear at National Cherry Festival
Miss Iris Welch of High Point will perform at Traverse City Michigan during July 19 to 21 as part of the National Music camp with its 150 piece band and 200 piece orchestra. The event features several concerts at the Interlachen Bowl near Traverse City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris Welch
High Point
Traverse City
Mich
Train crews increased for Southern Railway division
Asheville July 16. Train crews of the Asheville division of the Southern railway have been increased about 20 percent in the last 60 days because of a jam in freight traffic. The Asheville Citizen cites an authoritative source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
The
Southern Railway
Watermelon Feast Draws North Carolina Industrial Workers
A watermelon feast and talks drew industrial workers from across North Carolina to Thomasville last Friday night. Guests joined with members of the Associated Workers council at P. K. Williams home north of town for speeches from leaders from several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
North Carolina
Associated Workers Council
Population gender balance in eight states shifts female majority
Data shows Alabama Georgia Massachusetts New York North Carolina Rhode Island South District of Columbia have more women than men. all other states report male-majority populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Georgia
Massachusetts
New York
North Carolina
Rhode Island
South Carolina
District of Columbia
Repiion Lodge 73rd Birthday Observance and Installations
The 73rd anniversary of Repiion Lodge IOOF will be observed Tuesday night at Commerce Street hall with ceremonies and installation of new officers for the lodge and the Magdalene Rebekah Lodge. The event also marks 45 years since reestablishment in 1888 after a Civil War disbandment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repiion Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
T Commerce Street
Magdalene Rebekah Lodge
A. J. Dodamead
J. R. Young
E. M. Howardton
Noble Grand
J. Ray Teague
W. T. Brown
J. L. McMahon
Magdalena Rebekah Lodge
Emma Calhoun
Dena Jester
Cleo Blankenship
T. P. Andrews
Berta Loman
Craven McCallum Form Bond Firm In North Carolina
George Craven announces the association of William B. McCallum with the firm changing its name to Craven McCallum and Company. The group will deal in general market securities focusing on North and South Carolina and Virginia municipal bonds with offices in the Commercial Bank Building. McCallum is noted as a longtime bond buyer in St. Paul and well known in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Craven
William B. McCallum
First Securities Corporation
St. Paul
Miss Helen Marshall Wins Contest For World's Fair Trip
Helen Marshall of Archdale wins the Tomlinson’s Ladies Shop contest for a World’s Fair trip with 64 910 votes. Nancy Pearl Welborn is second with 25 952 votes and R Kearns third with 22 674 votes. Marshall plans to start the trip in the last week of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson’s Ladies Shop
Helen Marshall
Archdale
Miss Marshall
Nancy Pearl Welborn
R Kearns
Open Meeting Monday Night At Central Labor Union Hall
An open meeting of the United Textile Workers will be held Monday at 7 30 PM at the Central Labor Union hall North Wrenn Street. I M Ritchie president announced the session to discuss the Industrial Recovery Act and its impact on the garment industry. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Textile Workers
Central Labor Union Hall
North Wrenn Street
I. M. Ritchie
Dowdy Faces Hearing After Randleman Crash
Dowdy a High Point motorcycle officer remains suspended as City Manager Knox will hear the case. Three charges from the Randleman crash were withdrawn after statements by Randleman residents and Dinah Fogleman. A later warrant charged Dowdy with driving while intoxicated in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randleman
Knox
Earl
Dowdy
High Point
BE. M. Knox
R. O. Fogleman
Dinah Fogleman
Mr. Fogleman
J. W. Parsons
Burning Hair Ignites Smoke Triggering Fire Alarm
Four High Point fire trucks responded at 11:50 PM to the Penny building at North Main and West Washington. Firemen found smoke in the basement from a barber shop where burning hair caused the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Fire Department
North Main
West Washington Streets
Two Actions Initiated In Municipal Court
Pittsburgh Plate Glass company filed suit against Arthur Fee seeking $600 plus interest from May 13 this year on a merchandise account. Separately, Harry Grimes filed for divorce from Rose Grimes on grounds of separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Arthur Fee
Harry Grimes
Rose Grimes
Wingate Andrews Returns To Class At Church
The Farras Bible class of the First Baptist church will meet at the regular hour Sunday morning. T Wingate Andrews, the class teacher, has been away several Sundays and will be present to conduct the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farras Bible
First Baptist Church
T. Wingate Andrews
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DR. Squires
Hoste & Score
Frances Perkins
This City
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State Revenue Department
John L. Raper
252Nd Coast Artillery
Sam H. Strickland
Raper
Glenn C. Southern
Raymond W. Watson
Samuel E. Holt
John L. Bean
Herman B. Bodenheimer
Ralph T. Haney
James M. Roach
Tolbert I. Stroud
George W. Wade
Terry B. Andrews
James D. Atwood
Buless G. Langley
Arnold B. Slack
Clinton R. Chandler
Samuel H. Clapp
Woodrow C. Farr
Oscar W. Kirkman
Willie T. Robinson
James A. Thompson
James W. Bean, Jr
Walter P
Frank Hudson
Elmo R. Hutchens
Luther F. Jarrett
Albert G
E. W. Summerell
New Bern
C. E. Wilkins
A. E. Powell
Fayettevile
Thomas Horner
S. T. Honeycutt
Smithfield
S. R. Clary
Claremont
J. W. Spears
Aberdeen
J. P. Brasfield
M. B. Kibler
B. C. Clement
Mocksville
M. H. Jones
Rutherfordton
C. C. Huett
Bob Street
Sam Huskins
Burneaville
Clarence Sneed
Julian Phipps
Lynn Melver
Sanford
J. C. Webb
Carrboro
William A. Baker
Tom Alexander
M. L. Shipman
J. Cc. Braswell
C.C. F. Lodge
George Craven
A.J. Koonce
Koonce
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