Home Show Opens At National Armory Exposition
The High Point Naval Home Show opens Tuesday at 7 PM in the National Armory on the High Thompsonville road. Organized by the Local Better Housing Committee with FHA cooperation, the government exhibit features model homes from the Federal Housing Administration valued over 75000 dollars. The displays include demonstration homes, compact two bedroom designs, and adaptable layouts with live construction in progress under Norman Barnett.
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Better Housing Committee
FHA
Fnds
High Point Naval Home
National Armory
Exposition Exhibits Display Industry At High Point Fair
Exhibitors including Sears Roebuck Beeson Hardware Snow Lumber Bedford Bales Andrews Cooper Cunningham Brick Duke Power Julian Tile Rose Furniture Parker Brown Household Appliance and others prepare booths for the exposition. Displays cover plumbing heating roofing and building materials as the fair opens at 7 pm with free admission for all, children accompanied by adults.
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Sears Roebuck & Co
Beeson Hardware
Snow Lumber Co
Bedford Bales Co
High Point Roofing Sheet Metal Co
Andrews- Cooper Lumber Co
Cunningham Brick Co
R. C. Aldridge
Duke Power Co
Julian Tile Co
Rose Furniture Co
City of High Point Electric Department
Thomasville
National Guard Armory
Boxwood Gardens
Number of TB Hospitals Reaches Five Hundred Sixty Eight
The report states that there are 568 hospitals in the United States dedicated to the treatment of tuberculosis. The figure reflects the national scale of facilities addressing the disease and likely informs public health planning and funding considerations.
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United States
National Home Show Week Opens in High Point
High Point hosts the National Home Show Week in July 1923 focused on home construction renovation equipment and furnishing. The exhibit targets homeowners contractors distributors and potential builders highlighting Federal Housing Administration aid and modernizing concerns. It promotes ownership over renting and predicts record housing activity in the area.
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High Point
Federal Housing Administration
Thomases
Use Of Brick Spotlight In High Point Home Show
Brick will take a prominent role at the High Point National Home Show with booths by a leading South Carolina brick manufacturer. An old Washington building rebuilt into modern apartments proves brick’s durability as red, other colors, and flowing designs redefine brick architecture and interior decor.
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High Point
South Carolina
Washington, D. C
Alphabet Quiz Challenges Readers Across Cranium Crackers
A short puzzle page tests readers with questions on arteries and geography, asking whether arteries carry blood to or from the heart, Bolivia's position relative to Ecuador, definitions of chaparral and dichotomy, and naming Empress Eugenie's husband. Answers promised on Want Ad Page.
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Bolivia
Ecuador
Eugenie
Mass Meeting Set by Lord's Day Alliance in High Point
The Lord's Day Alliance of High Point announces another mass meeting at Ward Street Methodist Church on Tuesday night at 7 45. Daily Smith publicity chairman said the gathering is open to all interested in the movement and asks attendees with petitions not yet turned in to bring them to the meeting.
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Lord's Day Alliance of
High Point
Ward Street Methodist Church
Daily Smith
National Home Week Proclaimed by High Point Mayor
Mayor C S Grayson of High Point designates July 18 1938 as National Home Week and invites public attention. He cites housing needs, federal support through the National Housing Act and Single Mortgage System, and invites show participation at the National Guard Armory July 19 for five days to promote better housing in the city.
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T. Dr. C. S. Grayson
City of
High Point
Federal Housing Administration
Better Housing Committee
National Guard
Thomasville
United States of America
Seal. C
Grayson
North Carolina births and deaths figures for 1938 mid-year
Raleigh notes 1938 births through June total 39 659, down 320 from 1937. Deaths up to July total 57 more than 1937. June 1938 births fell 287 and deaths rose 241. Infant deaths 612 in June, enteric deaths 232 under two, cancer 165, accidents 119.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
R. T. Simpson
Vital Statistics Division
Metal Window Trim Keeps Home Clean and Fire Safe
Metal window trim and stools offer easy cleaning and sanitary surfaces. The material is fire resistant and attractive, and modernization funds are available through the Federal Housing Administration Property Improvement Credit Plan.
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Federal Housing Administration
Do Not Care a Fig Origin Note
The saying do not care a fig is traced to the Latin fico meaning a snap of the fingers. The figure of a fig was used as a small amount of value in 17th century usage.
Demonstration Home Uses Basement to Expand Six Room Plan
The Demonstration Home adds above ground space funded by a basement build to create an extra bedroom a utility room and a large living room serving as a dining area. Construction with a basement allows the adjacent bedroom to gain space without extra steps and preserves convenient access.
Unfinished Brick Needs Covering At Night
Unfinished brick walls should be covered at night with boards canvas or tar paper to protect against weather and moisture. When finished they should be cleaned and washed. For efflorescence a five percent muriatic acid wash then clear water. Between 20 000 and 25 000 volumes added to Oxford Bodleian annually. France shows birthrate improvement over prewar figures.
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Oxford
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France
Thomasville Road
Stewart-Warner
Stewart-Warner Radios
N. Main St
Model Homes
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