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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1938
Page
11
Market Sidelights shows buyers probing the showroom floor as J Paul Awalt from Texas surveys samples. The narrative captures individual quirks while Awalt, a lanky Texan salesman, stands out with a friendly smile and soft drawl as he moves through elevators, drawers, mirrors, and mattresses.
Weary exhibitors closed the first week of the Southern Furniture and Rug Market with a steady showing and attendance near last January. Buyers from fifteen states registered as over 200 exhibitors filled the Southern and Tomlinson buildings. Swedish Modern and 18th Century designs drew notable interest alongside new lines and more promotional groups.
Six people were injured in a head-on collision near Siler City two miles from town. Miss Fanny Heggie of Winston-Salem suffered a cerebral concussion and abrasions. Jimmy Johnston of High Point, an evangelist, had facial fractures. Others include Miss Georgetta Heggie, Miss Frances Heggie, Miss Mildred Wall, and Joe Bamberg. All were taken to a nearby hospital. the women were en route to Moncure.
Funeral services for Mrs. J. B. Ayers mother of Nathan M. Ayers of Triangle Hosiery Company will be held in Jefferson Georgia this afternoon. The body goes to Tennessee for burial. She died Saturday at 4 p.m. in Jefferson. Survived by husband Judge J. B. Ayers and four sons M. Ayers Sanford Richard and Addison Ayers.
Funeral services for eight year old Etta Mae Murdock who died at her home on North Hamilton Street after a three week illness were held Saturday at 2 30 pm conducted by Rev O L Ruth of the Pilgrim Holiness church. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Calvin Bowers Frank Hiatt Lee Hunt and Jake Snider. Floral offerings were carried by young friends as a quartet sang Asleep In Jesus Jewels and Will the Circle Be Unbroken. A large crowd attended.
Local meteorologist A. B. Horney quotes 2.08 inches of rain between 6 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday as the city endured a day of steady showers and several downpours. He notes annual normal rainfall averages 56 inches.
The second period of Camp Uwharrie faced rain every day but kept spirits high. Scouts advanced in merit badges including Aviation Bee Keeping Dairying Public Health and Life Saving. A note reports 12 second class Scouts completed a 14 mile hike and leaders beat the campers 5 to 4 in a baseball game.
Paul W Casey Southern Furniture Market Manager is the busiest man in town during the market. He greets buyers and exhibitors, coordinates needs, and guides people to what they seek. A Georgia buyer praised him as the best manager in the country while noting how Casey keeps pace on market days.
A vivid description of a man who surprises others from behind and delivers a hard back slam. The piece conveys annoyance and physical jolt as a reaction to such unpredictable, aggressive greetings. The tone is sharp and humorous, reflecting everyday irritation with surprise assaults.
A dainty woman enters a cafe with aloof dignity and a cold superior gaze. She asks for two hot dogs with plenty of onions in a precise, well modulated voice, drawing curiosity from onlookers.
The narrator notes frequent questions about catching the ghost woman near the Jamestown underpass. Luther Kearns of The Enterprise claims he cannot see ghosts, though his brother allegedly can, a talent that includes a baby ghost reportedly present on a bed.
The Enterprise notes the start of summer and highlights the vegetable collection project with a strong push. Residents contribute oversized items and varied produce, signaling community enthusiasm and a lively season ahead.
High Point promoters of the Salesmen's Crusade plan to reach every home in the city and rural routes. Frank J. Sizemore of the Chamber of Commerce cites encouraging reports from other towns with 10 to 50 percent sales gains. Paul Ingle urges cooperation of 500 citizens in the nationwide movement to foster better merchant relations and local shopping.
Plans begin to take shape for the Pageant of Progress to be staged in the city early in the fall. Frank J. Sizemore of the Chamber of Commerce says Ted Hill will arrive today from Fostoria Ohio and will direct the pageant. Hill has prior experience with Rotary club programs and the John B. Rogers Producing Company.
Rev W H Cook known as Bill Cook prison evangelist who traded his gun for a Bible will preach at Calvary Methodist Church Sunday at 7 45 pm sharing his life story and conversion He has spoken in many large churches and thousands have heard him.
George E. Hutchens, president of National Food Stores, gets a building permit for a 60 by 110 foot store on South Main Street to be similar to the East Washington street unit. Total weekly permits value, excluding Hutchens, was $8,259 with three new homes approved and several re-roofs and repairs authorized.
Archdale Trinity Sanitary District voters reject a $171,000 water and sewer bond by 61 votes amid a heated campaign. In Trinity town, strong backing pushes plan to seek PWA loan and grant for a separate project with a council to be revived.
The Prayer Bands of Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist begin an open air revival at Ed Hodgins home about a mile from the city limits off Kivett drive. Services start nightly at 7 30 with special music and visiting speakers. The meeting runs two weeks.
High Point post No 612 will hold its regular VFW gathering Monday night at 7:80. all members are urged to attend.
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