Hosiery Mills Vote Tomorrow On Ending Strike Plan
Seamless hosiery workers in 23 plants, idle this week over a wage dispute, will vote tomorrow on a plan to return to 40 hours weekly at the 55 hour rate with a $12 minimum under the cotton textile code. Votes come from workers employed July 15 and will be counted after 3 pm with Dunnigan and representatives of both sides present.
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D. V. Bradley
Industrial Workers Association
E. H. Dunnigan
Department of Labor
Dunnigan
High Point
Labor
Unemployed League Leaders Press Raleigh Relief Demands
A delegation from the High Point Unemployed League travels to Raleigh to confront state relief authorities over local federal aid. The visit aims to secure 25 cent per hour relief wages, replacing the prior 80 cent per six hour day, amid ongoing demonstrations and recent arrests.
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High Point Unemployed League
Raleigh
Beulah Carter
State Organization of Unemployed
Hazel Dawson
I. M. Ritchie
Central Labor Union
Ernest Masr
Carter
Dawson
E. L. Ketchie
W. &E. Presswood
Plan to accept plan on wage code for 12 dollar week
Manufacturers in Washington under a National Industrial Recovery Act representative agree to a 12.00 dollar minimum for a 40 hour week and pledge to follow permanent code adjustments once approved by the government. Voter instruction asks to place an X marking Yes to accept the plan.
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Washington
D. C
National Industrial Recovery Act Administration
Mass Meeting Called For Striking Workers At School
All workers affected by the strike are asked to attend a mass meeting tonight at 7 30 on the senior high school campus. The meeting is paid for those out of work by the strike and not open to the public. If it rains, the event moves indoors to the school auditorium.
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D. W. Bradley
Bradley
Paneane Sieeey
Gare Wee Navies
Furniture Men In Association Meeting Tonight
The Southern Market association midsummer show meeting will be held at seven in the Elwood hotel dining room. Exhibitors and salesmen will discuss problems after dinner presided by L. H. Craig of Jacksonville. Attendance has risen to 700 for the week, with over 100 registered so far today.
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Southern Market Association
Elwood Hotel
L. H. Craig
Jacksonville
Fla
W. B. Hall
Paul W. Casey
Herman Altman
Sam Altman
Charleston
Edwin Wilson
W. EB. Wilson
Durham
H. L. Fite
Jack Gaze
T. B. Kell
Tryon
F. W. Kluttz
Rockwell
Langford
J. J. Langford
Newberry
C. C. Lyles
Darlington
J. Q. Collins
Concord
G. C. Maxwell
F. L
Woman Nears Death After Suspected Self Harm Try
A woman identified as Mrs. Ivy Shackleford attempted suicide at 1519 Longstreet Wednesday afternoon. The Sechrest ambulance rushed her to Guilford General Hospital where Dr. C. D. Thompson said she had a good chance to recover. The poison used was Lysol.
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Sechrest
Longstreet
Ivy Shackleford
Welch Furniture Company Workers Meet Friday Morning
A gathering of all Welch Furniture Company employees is scheduled for Friday at 10 A M at the plant. John B Pickett secretary treasurer announced the meeting today.
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Welch
Welch Furniture Company
John &. Pickett
Unclaimed Freight Sale Notice by Southern Railway
Unclaimed and refused freight sale advertised by the Southern Railway Company declares disposition to sell two boxes of household goods belonging to 4 J Russell of High Point North Carolina if not claimed within fifteen days. Agent RR KB Brown notes dates July 27 to August 2.
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Southern Railway Company
J. Russell
High Point
N. C
KB. Brown
Will Address N R A Drive Meeting
Austin Finch of Thom asville will outline the National Recovery Administration purpose at a Chamber of Commerce meeting in the Sheraton hotel ballroom Saturday at eight. The event aims to mobilize employers and the public behind the Roosevelt plan with code operation details and hours and wages goals.
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T. Austin Finch
Thomasville
National Recovery Administration
Chamber of Commerce
Sheraton Hotel
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber
Finch
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
General Johnson
Johnson
United States
F. Logan Porter
0. R. York
Death of Joseph H. Dobbs After Surgery in High Point
Joseph Henry Dobbs secretary treasurer of the Tate Furniture Company died at two this morning after an appendectomy at a local hospital. A longtime civic and Masonic figure he helped organize the Commercial club and the High Point Country club and was a member of High Point Lodge No. 1255 B P O E. Born March 1 1876 he was famed as a skilled golfer and active in local business and club life.
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Joseph Henry Dobbs
Tate Furniture Company
Dobbs
Numa F. Reid Lodge
Merchants Guild Sets Meeting On Roosevelt Code
The High Point Merchants Association meets at the Sheraton tonight at eight to discuss the Roosevelt voluntary blanket code and the North Carolina sales tax. Allan Manwall and Harry McMullan will explain tax intricacies while Willard Dowell presents merchant attitudes. the goal is a coordinated citywide program for stores.
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Roosevelt
High Point Merchants Association
Sheraton Hotel
D. A. Dowdy
Allan Manwall Etata
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Re-employment Pact Procedure for High Point Officials
Instructions for High Point participants describe keeping a form and four certificates of compliance until August 1 or until a poster or sticker is provided. A window display is permitted if terms are followed, with additional stickers available from committees or dealers. If the mail carrier is absent, obtain one from the postmaster or local committee the next day.
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Maikman
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City Shoe Shop
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W. McGuinn Realty
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Max Bones
N. Main St
Main & Washington
Building & LO
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Also
J. W. Clanard
South Main
Cc. H. Elias
Furniture Men IN Association
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NRA
High Point Chamber OF Commerce
Diamond
MacKenzie Face Veneer Company
Logan Porter Veneer Company
Green Lantern Grill Pickett Cotton Mill
High Point Yarn Mill
Hillcrest Silk Mill
Peerless
Garland Produce Company
High Point Cotton Batting Company
Amos Hosiery Mills
Thomasville Chair CO
Oakdale Cotton Mill
Jamestown
J. C. Penney and Company
Telephone
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Masonic Temple
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A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
Amherst
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Sears, Roebuck and Co
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