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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1933
Page
14
A survey of 74 of the citys industries shows more than 1 000 workers added since March as plants stepped up operations. Employment rose from 7 521 in March to 8 604 in May with 30 plants at full time in May. The 1929 peak was 9 784. recovery efforts continue as more plants sustain full-time schedules.
Masons invite members to a Saturday night meeting on June 24 at 8:00 PM at St. John's Bri. G Leonard, W. M. M Gueth, Sec.
Furniture South, a trade publication for the southern furniture industry, appears with new management and format. BE. A. Resch serves as editor and publisher, James E. Lyon as associate editor, promising a monthly, non dictatorial magazine focused on developments among southern manufacturers and retailer dealer relations.
Congressman William B. Umstead of the sixth district attended a luncheon and post office dedication events with Postmaster General James A. Farley on July 6. He avoided committing to any candidacy to succeed C. R. York, though several aspirants discussed patronage with him during his visit.
J W McGuinn a well known local real estate man has opened an office in the Penny Building on West Washington street and is now in business for himself. The office bears the name J W McGuinn Realty Company and is under his management.
Gov Ehringhaus in Raleigh announced the re appointment of High Point local court judge Lewis E Teague for two more years. Teague’s previous six year term expired June 1 but he remained in office pending the governor’s action amid broader concerns over appointment speed. The renomination received backing from the Bar association the Democratic executive committee of High Point township and many individuals.
H R Broadhurst of this city and Chicago spoke to the High Point Lions on Analysing Humanity. He argued humanity splits into five types and urged cessation of war and a move toward lasting peace. President Cecil shared news of the district convention in Asheville and the club scheduled a picnic for next Thursday at 6 PM. Norfolk, Va’s John D Rankin attended as a guest.
Rice paper is considered the purest in the paper industry and is widely used as cigarette wrapping because it is believed to be least harmful to smokers.
Funeral services for Mrs Ange Line Samuels were held at 3 p m at the Primitive Baptist church conducted by Elder Watt Tuttle and Rev J M Hilliard. Interment followed in the Primitive Baptist cemetery. Survived by four sons four daughters fifty seven grandchildren and forty nine great grandchildren.
Beginning night work at the Revolution mills in Greensboro necessitated hiring 100 men to cover the shift.
Four high school students in High Point pleaded guilty to disturbing a cemetery. Judge Lewis E. Teague said the five night solitary in the cemetery would not be enforced, aiming to scare them. The decision drew wide comment, with critics calling it unusual and ineffective punishment.
Clouds drift over the city promising relief from a two week heat wave as temperatures hit a yearly high of 104 degrees and tar roads buckle. Forecasts say rain may come by day’s end after a day of heat and a brief wind gust.
William B. Umstead of Durham met with Carter Dalton and local supporters to push converting the old post office into municipal library quarters. They plan to consult the treasury supervising architect and may summon the local committee to Washington, hoping for approval to use the building after post office moves to the new federal building in August.
Representative William B. Umstead of Durham toured the district and found mills operating near capacity and business activity rising. He noted no depression talk, plans to visit Washington, then return to Durham for the summer, and offered his Durham office to constituents seeking positions with public works programs.
Revival at Gospel Tabernacle ends with Sunday service led by Rev. T H Willey at 7 45 PM. He speaks on What Is the Unpardonable Sin or Crossing the Dead Line. Rev C W Wallace of Lumberton directs song service. Public invited.
Fire aboard the Munson Line steamer Mun was reported by wireless as it traveled from Progresso. The harbor fireboat Deluge was sent down the Mississippi to assist if needed but later officials said the blaze had been extinguished.
A colorful parade launched High Point Trade Days with floats and prizes. Eckerd's, Belk Stevens, Richardson's, Ellington Florist, and Gibson's won honors while Wagler Jewelry donated a silver cup. Merchants expect heavy buying today and tomorrow before sales tax increases.
The case against Joe Lassiter for trespass was continued by Judge Lewis E. Teague until June 28 to determine rights of property owners along the alley from East Commerce Street to City Transfer Company warehouses. Other morning dockets included immoral vagrancy for Mrs. W. E. Jones, larceny for Tom Smith, and assault, false pretense, and reckless driving actions for several defendants.
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