Record Attendance at Southern Furniture Market Show
The Southern Furniture market mid summer exhibit reports 93 buyers registered by 10 am with steady arrivals, aiming for a record second day. Eight states are represented, including visitors from Washington, D. C. and unlisted southern cities, with a mix of exhibitors and buyers optimistic about the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Furniture Market
South
Washington, D. C
N. P. Anderson
L. J. Whisnant
Marion
J. H. Best
Wilmington
R. S&s. Batchelor
Rocky Mount
C. D. Walker
J. C. Reynolds
M. D. Byrd
Gastonia
W. A. Bullock
E. R. Byrd
Hartsville
M C
C. N. Byrd
R. L. Burner
Greensboro
B. M
High Point Reports $65 Million Annual Production
The High Point chamber of commerce release shows annual production now $65 million, up $15 million from last year. Population listed as 36,741 with 7,500 homes, 157 school children, 36 churches, 15 schools, six banks, six theaters, and 135 factories including 3% furniture, 31 textile, 69 other plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Voter Register Lists Wide Range of Named Residents
Register entries show numerous individuals from Radford Virginia to Jacksonville Florida and towns like Winston-Salem Charlottesville and Greensboro. Names include E K H McConnell Rhodes Perdue Collins Hamrick Day and many others with addresses across Virginia North Carolina Florida and Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. H. McConnell
BE. Radford
Rhodes Perdue
Atlanta
Thomasville
Tt. R. Mayo, Jr
M. C. Thomas
Charlottesville
E. T. Reynolds
Troy
A. C. Bsasett
Jacksonville
Fla
O'Neil
Tampa
W. J. Medley
Roanoke
W. A. Foard
Morristown
Tenn
E. H. Piper
Charlotte
Wm. Hood
Waycross
K. S. Youmans
Metter
H. W. Hall
Emporia
C. F. Hopkins
Alexandria
A. P. Evans
Christiasburg
J. N Batts
Rocky Mount
A. B
Great Falls
R. C. Hill
Albemarle
A. D. Miller
Eustic
W. Peak
A. L. Forbis
Greensboro
R. J. Rule
Clifton Forge
C. F. Snyder
Cone Mills Ejection Cases Headed to Greensboro Court
Summary ejectment actions against three heads of families in the Cone project Revolution mill village will be heard tomorrow morning before Magistrate W S Lyon in Greensboro. Union leaders are expected to offer legal resistance to the evictions as mill management moves to remove families from mill houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Revolution Mill
Lyon
Chicago Saloon Keeper is Slain
Chicago police report Peter Inserio known as Ash Can Pete shot six times outside his North Elizabeth Street saloon formerly the Ash Can Club. He died after being taken to a hospital. Witnesses are missing. Police suspect Moran Aiello gang rivals, noting no liquor was found at theIdle Hour Club site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peter
Ash Can Pete
Inserio
North Elizabeth Street
Inserno
Postoffice Robbery and Kidnapping Under Investigation
Special detectives from Washington and local police investigated a Sunday night robbery at the post office. Two bandits seized W. S. Clinard and forced him to open the vault, taking about 3900 dollars. Clinard was kidnapped seven miles from town and tied to a tree. More checks were under way to determine the exact amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. S. Clinard
Clinard
High Point
Main Street
G. R. Wimberly
Fire Alarm Sounded By Tree Sitters Early Today
Odell Brown Raymond Brown and Wesley Keefer, three youths, began a tree-sitting endurance at 8 in the Brown yard South Main and Willis but Keefer spotted flames from a nearby residence at 4 30 this morning and alerted firefighters. The others abandoned their perch to help battle the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Odell
Raymond Brown
Wesley Keefer
South Main
Willis Streets
Teague Reversed as Higher Court Overturns Local Decision
The State Supreme Court reversed a local ruling involving Bernice Moss and Thelma Moss against Brown and Klutz Rockwell funeral directors. A new trial is ordered after the $5,200 damages verdict was set aside. The 1929 case arose from an ambulance collision while the Moss sisters rode with their brother Smith Moss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Teague
State Supreme Court
Bernice Moss
Thelma Moss
Brown
Klutz
Rockwell
Supreme Court
Moss
Brown and Klutz
Smith Moss
Rockwell Funeral Directors
Dining room tour sparks comic reply
An orderly sergeant touring the dining room asks for complaints. A soldier quips that the Irish stew is funny, prompting the sergeant to demand why he isn’t laughing, in a light wartime humor moment reported by Tit-Bits.
Milk Grades Announced by City Laboratory Office
The city laboratory morning session listed Grade A milk producers including Row-C Armfield Bundy Lindale Dairy and many others. Grade A Pasteurized noted High Point Creamery while Grade B Pasteurized included Mrs B A Jordan among a mix of dairies.
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The
City Laboratory
C. E. Armfield
Bundy Bros
Eugene Clodfelter
R. C. Coltrane
C. C. Covington
N. S. Edwards
R. H. Hayworth
D. E. Hodgin
W. P. Holt
J. 8. Holton
Lindale Dairy
G. H. Lowe
Montsinger Bros
J. H. Hedgecock
J. A
B. A. Jordan
Tilden’s Ankle Improves. Wins Three Sets in France
In Auteuil, France, July 22, Big Bill Tilden showed his sprained ankle was much better by playing three fast sets with George Martin Lott Jr. The scores were 6-3 6-8 6-4 as both Americans competed hard. Tilden limped slightly yet covered the court, with Lott displaying his best form in Roland Garros stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auteuil
France
Bill Tilden
George Martin Lott, Jr
Tilden
Lott
Roland Carros
J Scott Thomas dies in Rocky Mount tobacconist pioneer
J Scott Thomas tobacconist and pioneer of Rocky Mount’s local market died after a long illness. He was a prominent businessman in the region. His widow and one son survive. Banks in Peru now are not allowed to charge more than 196 per cent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mount
J. Scott Thomas
Ness
Peru
W B Thomas Withdrawn From Country Club Suit
In municipal court Judge Teague granted a motion for non-suit in the case of W B Thomas and other Commercial club stockholders against High Point Country club. Appointed temporary receiver Clarence A Smith, two more stockholders J T Ryan and L Mc Callum added to the complaint seeking 150 per share and full privileges until contract is fulfilled. The Commercial club has been closed by order of the temporary receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy W. B Thomas
Commercial Club
High Point Country Club
Lewis F. Teague
Country Club
J. T. Ryan
L. McCallum
W. A. Hayes
S. E. Tucker
W. W. Smith
Clarence A. Smith
Teague
Drive Against Motorists Without Drivers' License
A citywide campaign led by Chief McGhee targets drivers without licenses in High Point. About 1,792 cars with state plates lack licenses, prompting notices to appear at city hall or face arrest. 7,000 cars total, with 3,000 licenses sold and 2,000 still to go. District staff and plans for a Grove Park banquet are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief McGhee
McGhee
State
Raleigh
High Point
City Hall
C. R. Lanier
W. B. Chandler
Lanier
Enterprise
Grove Park
Mello-Glo Face Powder Promises No Shine Or Flakes
An advert for MELLO-GLO Face Powder from Mann Drug Co highlights a French process that prevents shiny noses and reduces visible pores. The copy claims long wear, smooth spread, a youthful bloom, and purity, targeting beautiful women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann Drug Co
Local Agents Attend Convention From High Point District
All representatives of the Imperial Life Insurance company in the High Point district are eligible to attend the home office convention in Asheville on July 24 25 and 26 due to superior work in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Life Insurance Company
High Point District
Home Office
Asheville
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Ts. Hart
Chas. Hart
A. H. Hilker
Winston-Salem
J. A. Schunberg
Durham
Geo. L Stansbury
Br. J. Culp
S. G. Tucker
O. EB. McKeithan
R. C. King
Orangeburg
Maxwell Sedd
A. Jr
Lezum
Norfolk
P. M. Hartsage
R. E. Sydenstricker
Louisburg
L. B. Beck
Noah
Spencer
S. A. Freeman
Greenville
S. C
Cotton Mather
Mogee Mackie
Granite Falls
H. P. Carpenter
H. Pp. Carpenter
Eustis
FORD
Washington St
Cone Mills
Higher Court
Big Sum
Vogue
North Main Street
W. Broad
W.b.thomas
New York
North Main
Elwood Cafe
la Carte
MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor Express Lines
City Transfer and Storage Co. Moving, Packing, Crating and A Shipping
Green Leaf Cafe
Commerce Street
College St
Schwab Tailoring CO
East Broad St
North Carolina
L. L. Wilson
Wachovia Bank
Ervice
J.C. Welch
S. Wrenn
the Bank of Service
Perpetual Building & Loan
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
V. A. J. Idol V. Pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
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