Southern Retail Furniture Board Holds Directors Meeting
IR CONDITIONS EN IN RETA URNITURE TRADE EENSBORO July 30 Reports of fair conditions in the Southern Retail Furniture association area feature a semi annual meeting of directors at the King Cotton hotel Greensboro The gathering covered the territory of Virginia and the Carolinas with A J Daffron of Richmond president briefly addressing furniture at an informal dinner following the meeting S G Tucker of Greensborough presided The directors in attendance included J A Gilmore Charlotte Va J A Black Richmond F E Garvin Newton J H Charlotte O Penning Columbia S C Henry V Danville Va A J Daffron and J A Gilmore Va The association plans to hold its next spring meeting with date to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Gilmore
Charlotte
J. A. Black
Richmond
F. E. Garvin
Newton
J. H
O. Penning
Columbia
8. C
Henry V. Danville
A. J. Daffron
And
Greensboro
Security Life Has Good Half Year Report
Winsto n Salem July 30 Encouraging reports of the bank s progress and condition presented to the Board of Security Life. The company s semi annual meeting at its home office Tuesday July 28 showed increases in premium assets surplus and in force. President E J Davis noted the insurance in force has risen consecutively since mid 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnston-Salem
Security Life Ust Company
Dent E. JL. Davis
Mt Davis
Furniture Outlook Up as Collections Rise and Losses Fall
A Lyon Furniture Mercantile agency report cites William J. James noting a steady rise in furniture collections and a fall in losses, adjustments, and bankruptcies since 1933. First half of 1936 shows lower failures (223) versus 254 in 1935, with 1932 still the peak year for furniture industry casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon Furniture Mercantile Agency
William J. James
New York
United States
James
Insurance firm posts 50 percent rise in in force coverage
During a three year span the company achieved an unusual record with a 50 percent increase in its total outstanding insurance in force. This growth highlights expanding policy ownership and stronger market presence in the period reported.
Wiley Heard At Mid Week Service At Wesley Memorial
At the Wednesday prayer meeting E E Wiley Jr continued his talk on the origin of early Protestantism in Germany England Scotland and France. He reviewed the history of persecutions in England and France outlining historical religious conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Church
E. E. Wiley, Jr
Germany
England
Scotland
France
Wiley
William S. Fields 53 Dies at Home Near High Point
William Sidney Fields died at his High Point area home seven miles southeast of the city after several weeks with cancer. He was born September 15 1852 in Guilford County. Survived by wife Maude Poole Fields, four daughters Edna Ruth Fields, Cary Winfred, and two others, one son Clarence, parents W E and Eliza Fields, three brothers J O G E Fields, three sisters Ila Farrebee Everett Hedgecock Bertha McCurran. Funeral Friday at 11 a.m. Ebeneezer M E Church, Rev T A Williams officiating. burial in church cemetery. Body to be taken to parental home this afternoon at 4 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sidney Fields
Guilford County
W. E B
Eliza Robbins Fields
Maude Poole
Mesdames Irvin Rumsley
Cary Winfred
High Point
Edna
Ruth Fields
Clarence Fields
W. E. Fields
Route Three
J. O
G. E
C. E. Fields
Mesdames
Ila Farrebee
Everett Hedgecock
Bertha McCarran
Thomasville
Ebenee
Funeral for Mrs. A. J. Wilson at First Baptist Church
Funeral services for Mrs. A. J. Wilson of 413 Spring Street were held at 3 p.m. yesterday at the First Baptist Church with Dr. A B Conrad and Rev H P Williams officiating. Pallbearers from High Point Overall Company, where she worked, were J M Harris W G Clary E McDowell J T Huff D F Foster and G L Asbury. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Wilson
Spring Street
First Baptist Church
A. B. Conrad
H. P. Williams
The
Gospel Tabernacle
J. M. Harris
W. G. Clary
High Point Overall Company
Funeral services for Dr E A Bristow held at home
Dr E A Bristow died at 1705 Bristol street. Services were held at the residence with Rev J Clay Madison and Rev Edw Suits presiding. Pallbearers included Glenn Hendrix Francis Hendrix Henry Brandon J B Rodenheimer Dr Paul W Transon W M King and Dr Eric Korman. A quartet sang Abide With Me and My Faith Looks Up To Thee. Burial followed in Marlboro Friends church cemetery Randolph county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Bristow
Bristol Street
J. Clay Madison
Flist M. P
Edw. Suits
Rankin Memorial M. P
Glenn Hendrix
Francis Hendrix
Henry Brandon
J. B. Rodenheimer
Paul W.transon
W. M. King
Eric Korman
J. H. Allred
Thomas Strickland
Cary Davis
Marlboro Friends Church
Randolph County
Rise of Protestantism in Early American Colonies
Fragmentary text notes rapid growth of Protestantism in the American colonies including Massachusetts an Island Virginia and Georgia. The excerpt implies religious expansion shaping colonial society and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American
Massachusetts
Island
Virginia
Beauty Contest to Raise Money for Lungh Fund
The Sunday School Recreation association plans a beauty contest during the playoff of the association softball championship. Each of 12 city churches may enter one contestant with gifts for all entrants. Profits will fund lunches for underprivileged schoolchildren via the Parent-Teacher Association. Details to follow at the next committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Woman's Club
Parent-Teacher Association
G. W. Clark
Recreational
Darrell Bulla
Edgar Hartley
Ed Ellison
Willard Named Vice-President of North Carolina Dairymen’s
C. H. Williard of this city was elected first vice-president of the North Carolina Dairymen's association at Raleigh. W. Kerr Scott, Democratic nominee for Commissioner of Agriculture, named president. Other officers include H. A. Osborne second vice president B. W. Kilgore third vice president John A. Arey secretary treasurer Vernon Nivens and W. W. Fitzpatrick as directors. A committee to study better dairy exhibits at the State fair was named with Williard Fitzpatrick J. W. Hendricks and Dr. William Moore. R. O. Lindsay elected member of the board with C. B. Rankin named president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Williard
North Carolina Dairymen’s Association
Raleigh
W. Kerr Scott
H. A. Osborne
Canton
B. W. Kilgore
John A. Arey
State College
Vernon Nivens
Charlotte
W. W. Fitzpatrick
Walter Mickey Is Caught In Randolph
Walter Mickey, a white man from High Point, who served four months on the county roads for embezzlement and escaped, was captured in Asheboro by Sheriff Joe Phipps and Randolph county officers. He previously received four months in Superior court and was made a trusty. an additional sentence is sought after he allegedly stole change from a fellow prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Walter Mickey
High Point
Asheboro
Joe & Phipps
Guilford County
Randolph County
Mickey
Superior Court
Phipps
Plan Condemnation of Montgomery Land
Greensboro July 30 clerk of U S district court signed a summons for 250 Montgomery county residents to appear in September and show cause why 1 063 acres should not be condemned and added to Uwharrie National Forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
U. 8. District Court
Montgomery County
Uwharrie National Forest
Carbon Monoxide Threat Lurks on Open Highways
The National Safety Council warns that deadly carbon monoxide can enter cars on the open road through leaks in the exhaust system and floorboard gaps. Tests show five percent of random cars impair driver reaction time, with many containing detectable CO. Preventive maintenance and periodic checks on ignition and carburetion are advised to reduce highway risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Parson Speaks at Blue Ridge Institute Event
Blue Ridge Institute for southern social work executives nears midweek of its 10th anniversary reunion at the YMCA graduate college. Bradley Buell leads leadership and programs with Judge W. S. Criswell as chairman. Dr. Ira Hiscock heads health surveys. R. K. Atkinson and Miss Cora Ranzee direct group work and family welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge Institute For Southern Social Work
Bradley Buell
W. 8. Criswell
Jacksonville
Fla
Ira Hiscock
Yale University
R. K Atkinson
Boys’ Clubs of America
Cora Ranzee
Family Welfare Association of America
Bradley Bull
Buell
Richmond
Greensboro
WN. C
Unique Scotch dialect program at Rotary luncheon
Rev. E. Wiley Jr. assisted pastor of Wesley Memorial Methodist church presented a Scotch dialect song program at the Rotary luncheon in the Sheraton hotel. Dc H. Rhodes led the program and Mr Wiley received an enthusiastic reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Wiley, Jr
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Rotary Club
Sheraton Hotel
Wiley
Dc. H. Rhodes
Mr. Wiley
Gordon Robinson
Chicago
C. C. Garrett
W. B. McEwen
Excitement at The Mart Lights Out Delays Exposition
At the Southern Furniture and Bug Market a 4:30 to 5 pm display outage darkened the 10 story Exposition building. Superintendent Kennedy and staff restored power after about 30 minutes. Spokane’s prize travel record moved to Nassu Bahamas via J Garfunkel of Nassau. J J Haines of Richmond showcased a nursery rug with Mother Goose motifs. Uncle Tom Glasgow of Charlotte displayed a perforated tube cover radios. Wicker furniture gains color and variety with bright new designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Kennedy
J. J. Haines Distributing Company
Richmond
Tom Glasgow
Charlotte
High Point Pool Draws Buyers After Work
The municipal lake swimming pool in High Point is a favorite spot for buyers and salesmen who leave the building between 5 and 6 pm. The pool has earned praise and won many friends despite its cost, becoming a well regarded local attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
New State Gas Terminal Feasibility Panel Meets in Wilmington
The new commission on a state owned gas terminal will hold its first meeting in Wilmington tomorrow to study feasibility and potential location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meert Raleigh
Wilmington
Medical Chest Survey Draws National Participants
Dr. Parsons Jr led a diverse group from High Point North Carolina Durham Reidsville Asheville and Wilmington along with out of state representatives in a broad chest survey across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veys
Dr. Parsons, Jr
High Point
N. C
Durham
Reidsville
Asheville
Wilmington
Spain Charges Ex Smuggler's Millions Behind Revolt
Madrid officials allege Juan March used his vast smuggling fortune to finance the Fascist coup against the Spanish republic. The Majorcan tycoon, once Spain's wealthiest man with a palace in Madrid, has a long history of political and criminal clashes from the tobacco monopoly to exile and repeated arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Spanish Republic
Juan March
Republic
Madrid
Spain
March
Salearic Isles
Spanish
Morocco
Rivera
Nuena Balboa Street
Cortes
Congress
Azana
Tribunal of Constitutional Guarantees
Would-Be death by own action ends in jail term
Craig Styles a larceny suspect in Asheville sharpened a belt buckle and cut his arms in a suicide attempt but failed. Hours later he tried again by tying clothes to his neck, but officers intervened. He was then court documented and sentenced to four months for attempting death by own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Craig Styles
Fireman Saves Eight From Burning House Before Loss
Fireman William De Wolf on a day off found a fire in the countryside and helped eight people escape after sounding the alarm. The house was destroyed.
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Homday Cohors
N. Y
William de Wolf
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Oirectors
Southern Iture Retail Group
Kuppenheimer
Stern
Manhattan and
Marlboro
Zod
Coats
Kaynee
Panama
WM. S. Fields
Bris
B. A. Bristow
Sunday School Recreational Association
Parent- Teacher Association
Williard
Dairy Group
N. C. Dairymen’s Association
R. O. Lindsay
Randolph
Montgomery
Parsons
Blue Ridge
High Point Community Chest
Social Work Institute
Miriam Dettlebach
Richmond Community Fund
Sherwood Smith
D. E. Proctor
North Carolina
Spokane
Wash
J. Garfunkel
Nassau
Bahamas
Frank Barfield
BLU Ag Ahl
Rayon Taffetta
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