Conciliator Expected In High Point Labor Talks
Quiet persisted at High Point with four furniture plants back in operation after settlements yesterday. A Department of Labor conciliator from Washington is due Thursday to seek settlement of hosiery and furniture industry tensions. Local leader D W V Bradley urged unity and supported plans for a gym and social center as he defended the strike’s aims and denied any violence.
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High Point
Department of Labor
Washington
W. Constantine
National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
Slater
D. W V. Bradley
Industrial Workers Association
Bradley
Myrtle Desk Company
Globe Parlor Furniture Company
Fly-Back Furniture Company
Tate Furniture Company
Church Brotherhood Convention Opens at Cherry Street Church
The Yadkin Presbytery's first Brotherhood Convention begins tomorrow at Cherry Street Presbyterian Church colored. Delegates from many churches will meet with sessions at 10 am 3 pm and 8 pm. Public is invited with part of the church reserved for white friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Yadkin
Evans Addresses Young Democrats At A.B. Club
Mrs May Thompson Evans president of the North Carolina Young Democrats spoke to the American Business Club praising young people for seeking government knowledge. She urged practical politics and noted a bloodless American political revolution may be underway. The club announced next meeting at Bouldin’s farm Archdale with a 5 30 diamond ball contest before supper. Walter E B Criseman won the attendance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Thompson Evans
Young Democrats of
North Carolina
American Business Club
Evans
Young Democrats
Wrightsville Beach
America
Bouldin's Farm
Archdale
Walter EB. Criseman
Six Divorces Granted by High Point Court
The High Point municipal court, in the two weeks term opening, granted six divorces all uncontested. Five on separation grounds and one on statutory grounds. Names include Marta Harris, Marie Long, B T Ferguson, Mamie Solomon, Stella Melver, Bam lL Dale. A non-suit was allowed in W C Johnson vs Gate City Life Insurance. A $15 000 damage suit from a 1931 auto accident proceeded with Anna Mae Hill seeking judgement against F H Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Lewis E. Teague
Marta Harris
Robert HM. Harris
Marie Long
C. F. Long
B. T. Ferguson
Agnes Ferguson
Mamie Solomon
Tyler Solomon
Stella Melver
John Melver
Bam Ll
Council Tentatively Approves Refinancing Plan for City
City council in regular session at city hall tentatively approves refinancing proposed by the finance committee after creditor negotiations in New York. The draft removes a $3500 cap on legal fees. councilman Pickett to inform Wallace Benedict of Irving Trust. The 30-year bond exchange aims to ease the city’s financial burden over the next five years with initial 3.5 percent interest rising to about five percent on average.
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New York
W. H. Hoyt
Reed, Hoyt and Washburn
John 8. Pickett
Wallace Benedict
Irving Trust Company
Colored citizen tribute to High Point officials at council
E. C. Wright, representing multiple colored groups, told the High Point city council of the community’s appreciation for the administration. He praised the fair handling by police and city workers and urged continued cooperation, noting it was the first such tribute to the council. Wright urged consideration for another term in the next election.
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E. C. Wright
Wright
Municipal Court Audit Praises High Point Clerk Office
The Everett Zane and Muse audit covering the fiscal year ending June 30 1938 for the High Point Municipal Court Clerk’s Office finds administration satisfactory. Copies were distributed to city officials and court authorities with remarks praising methods and efficiency.
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City of
High Point
Everett, Zane and Muse
North Carolina Friends Yearly Meeting Set At Guilford College
The 236th annual session of the North Carolina yearly meeting of Friends will open at Guilford College on Tuesday August 8 and run through Sunday August 13. A yearlong activity program is planned with speakers and workers from the city. Rev Liston Pope of Wesley Memorial Church will speak for the committee on church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends
Guilford College
Liston Pope
Wesley Memorial Church
City messages unity with workers amid racial tensions
Voice from the city asserts solidarity with workers and urges white residents to share the same support. The statement emphasizes togetherness and loyalty to public employees amid ongoing racial strain.
Consolidation Talks With Patriotic Order Sons in Greensboro
A ninth district general meeting will discuss the consolidation of the Davidson Randolph Counties Association with the ninth district of the Patriotic Order Sons of America. R D Auman of the city serves as district president. A five member committee from the Davidson Randolph group will present the Lexington agreement for delegates to consider. Members from Lexington Asheboro and Thomasville will participate with transport arranged for those lacking words to attend.
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Davidson-Randolph Counties Association
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Revolution Station
Greensboro
Randolph- Davidson Counties Association
Lexington
Fred O. Sink
R. D. Auman
C. L. Thomas
W. A. William
Asheboro
Ernest Hunt
Thomasville
Mr. Allman
Association
Freak Cucumber Found in Garden by McDowell
C. F. McDowell brought a freak cucumber to The Enterprise claiming it was found in his garden. The vegetable is normal except for a large hook on one end caused by the vine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. McDowell
Peace Movement Speakers Named for Religious Education Meet
The Religious Education committee selects Kirby Page editor of The World Tomorrow to address international peace. Under inter-racial relations, Miss Clara Cox chairs Mrs. Rose Aggrey on race issues. Other speakers include Clifford C. Frazier and Fy Elliott, with a full program planned by David Parsons. Devotions led by Rev. Milo Hinckle. Western ministers and religious leaders will attend.
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Committee On Peace
Tom A. Sykes
Kirby Page
World Tomorrow
Clara Cox
Rose Aggrey
Clifford C. Frazier
Committee On Prohibition and Public Morals
Fy Elliott
Richmond
Ind
Board of Missions
Committee On Foreign Missions
Young People's Committee
David Parsons
Milo Hinckle
Asheboro Street
July Appropriations Approved By Council
Council pared back funding and deferred several requests including chairs and filing cabinet for the court, and a vacation pay plan for library staff. Dr W J McAnally asked guidance on charity duties. council urged discretionary handling. Promotions and suspensions were announced in the police and fire departments, a private appointment filled, and three beer licenses plus one free license granted for the Junior Service League. A city debt tally of 2256.34 was presented alongside other pending issues.
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W. J. McAnally
Board of Public Welfare
McAnally
E. M. Knox
Wrightsville
Municipal Association
Ruffin Long
Jones Burns
E. B. Pegram
Smith
W. H. Royals
Long
Knox
W. B. Ridge
Dowdy
Ridge
H. M. Ridge
Ben Ridge
Leager
Southern Furniture Market
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Free Beer Licenses Proposed for Churches
A city council hearing discussed granting free beer licenses to churches and charitable groups after a petition from the Junior Service League to sell beer at the Southern Furniture market during its two week run. The league’s request was approved, but no broader authorization was taken for other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Service League
Southern Furniture Market
Public Works Funds Seen for State Aid and Hall Closures
The city council discussed sharing federal public works funds while noting more than three billion dollars will be made available nationally. A petition to close a Washington street dance hall prompted the council to order police to shutter venues lacking proper city licenses.
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Washington Street
Andrews Addresses Monarch Club Meet
The High Point Monarch club met at the Sheraton hotel at 12 15 pm with vice president A H Holton presiding The program was led by Grover H Jones T Wingate Andrews superintendent of city schools spoke on Stars and Their Relationships and A Coke Cecil gave impressions from the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago
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High Point Monarch Club
Sheraton Hotel
A. H. Holton
Grover H. Jones
T. Wingate Andrews
A. Coke Cecil
Chicago
Granite Definition and Formation Highlight
Granite is a coarse grained rock formed by the cooling of molten magma. It develops under high heat and pressure producing interlocking mineral crystals associated with continental crust.
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E. Green St
Ie Sas
Office
W. McGuinn Realty CO
Max Bones
N. Main St
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Also
J. W. Clinard
South Main
HH. Elias
Piedmont Building & Loan Association
Piedmont Building & Loan
A.B. C
Commercial Bank
High Point Ice and Coal CO
Council
Finance Committee
Friends Society
Yearly Meeting of Friends
P. O
By Glenn Hendrix
Uncle Bens Farm
Philco
Wat A EL By
Andrews
Monarch Club
Fact No
Merchandise Mart
Denton
SEARS
Kenmore
North Main Street
High Point, N. C
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