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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1937
Page
11
A record attendance is expected at the mid-summer Southern Furniture and Rug market opening in High Point on July 19 as hotel reservations and inquiries surge into the Southern Furniture Exposition offices.
North Carolina dealers unite to form Home Furnishings Dealers of North Carolina Inc in Salisbury. J H Bridgers of Charlotte is president with Frank B Morris Winston-Salem vice president Jack Kester Greensboro treasurer and George King Greensboro secretary. terms are one year. The June 21 New York Market opened with stable prices and renewed display investments. The southern show gains national prominence as buyers anticipate a record turnout and stronger furniture demand nationwide.
North Carolina Traffic League plans a formal probe of Southern freight rates with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The meeting features Stanly Winborne and Jud P. Wilhoit addressing on Southern rate abuses. About 40 High Point shippers attend the dinner session with local business leaders.
Construction officials indicated excavation on the local railway crossing project would begin soon after approval from Southern Railway. The temporary track was completed yesterday and three grading outfits will be rushed into action once approval is secured. Work spans two miles along the track with half a mile west and one and a half miles east of Main Street crossing. Telegraphed companies moved wires and the city lowered water lines to prepare for the project.
Police hunted two unidentified assailants after attacks on a 59 year old man on Parkway and a woman on Lindsay Street within 24 hours. Brower was clubbed with a broom handle and a passerby rushed the injured man to Burrus Memorial Hospital. The second victim, Mrs. Brones, suffered a severe head wound and jaw fracture after screaming for help. A separate report claimed a Negro man assaulted deliveryman Jones on Vail Street, stealing his bicycle and striking him. Police had little to go on and sought clues into the night.
Retired farmer W Moore 69 died at home in High Point after long illness. Born November 29, 1866 in Davidson County to Elijah and Jane Welborn, he married Maude Hugh. survived by four children Barney, Wesley, J J Mack Moore. seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. brothers and sisters in Davidson and Kennedy and Carmichael. Services at Spring Hill M E Church Monday at 2 o clock. Burial in church cemetery.
Mrs Josephine Owens Broadway wife of C C Broadway died after a short illness in a local hospital. She resided at 1401 Forrest Avenue and was born Joseph Owens in Davidson County on 14 1882. Survived by six children Wade Arthur Broadway Numa Harvey Ethel and Jessie and four brothers Mozell Owens Tom Owens Ben Owens Grady Owens. Funeral services planned from the home Monday at 3 30 PM.
The Mirror Products company High Point is granted a charter by the Secretary of State. Authorized capital is $10,000 with $300 stock subscribed by Ry White R. Wisenbure and Mrs. C R Wisenburg all of High Point. The firm will sell mirrors glass and allied products.
A brief note reports hummingbirds unable to use their legs for walking, highlighting their primarily aerial lifestyle and limited terrestrial movement.
John Bernard Gifford 22, a former gambler and magician, declares in writing that he shot his father after a drunken quarrel. He says earlier confessions to other murders were imaginary and tied to drunken ravings. Police planned further action as Sheriff Joe E. Ryan considered pursuit if needed.
G. E. Whitten deputy collector for the state department of revenue cautioned that Schedule B license taxes must be paid prior to July first to avoid a five percent penalty. The penalty becomes effective on that date.
R K Stewart recounts his recent brief journey to England and Scotland, aims to sketch places from youth and relatives visited, and offers a concise view of industrial and economic conditions plus select personal incidents. He avoids editorial opinions on European affairs and notes the editor’s caution in presenting Europe-related views.
A newsman lent a coat for a police portrait as officers review a dozen gambler tricks. Chief Friddle sent Gifford’s statement to Sheriff Ryan of McCook County requesting guidance on the next steps after receiving the letter.
Scientists note chameleons can gaze in two directions simultaneously with each eye tracking a different direction. This dual perception aids predator avoidance and hunting. Observations indicate independent processing of visual fields in these reptiles.
E D Steele of High Point recounts a Christmas air mail letter that arrived six months late after the 1936 crash near Salt Lake City. The letter bore a note blaming the air mail interruption, yet delivery eventually occurred, reaffirming the Post Office slogan.
J. Steppe sailed on the 8. BS Western World to Buenos Aires Argentina where he has accepted a position with the Ernest C Guth and company hosiery firm.
W L Hicks and R L Le viner of The Church of the Living God will hold a baptismal service this afternoon at 2 30 at the Deep River bridge.
Bruce H. Carraway plans to leave today for Durham to attend a meeting of the Old-Age Pension group at the courthouse. He previously traveled to Raleigh last week on behalf of the same organization.
William Rankin, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Rankin of Durham, arrived here Friday to spend several days with his grandmother. He made the trip on a bicycle, starting from Durham at 6 a.m. and reaching here at 5 30 p.m.
Delegates to the National En campment will be elected at the VFW meeting at 315 North Main Street. The gathering starts at 8 o clock Monday night.
Dr Nat Walker local optometrist returns to practice in High Point after a ten day absence while attending the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry in Philadelphia.
Dr. Embree H. Blackard pastor of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church sails from New York for the North Cape summer cruise and Edinburgh World Conference on Faith and Order August 3 to 18. He serves as Protestant chaplain on the North Cape voyage and visits several European cities before attending the quadrennia assembly. He and Mrs. Blackard return to the United States September 2. During his absence Rev. H. Conrad Blackwell of Richmond fills the Wesley Memorial pulpit.
William F Clary 75 of 1221 Redding Street died shortly after 2:30 PM Saturday after a long illness. Born February 2 1862 in Iredell County he moved to this city 25 years ago and ran a grocery on Redding Street until retirement seven years ago. He was a charter member of Rankin Memorial M P Church. Survived by wife Ella Adams whom he married February 28 1882, four sons Karl A Clary R G Clary R H S Clary and R A Clary two daughters Mrs R M Thomas and Pearl Clary and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 3:30 PM from Rankin Memorial M P Church with burial at Floral Garden Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
A singing convention starts at 2 PM this afternoon in Clay township community arbor near Monett's schoolhouse on the Greensboro Liberty highway. R P Smith leads the program and invites all singers and the public to attend.
The High Point Merchants Association will hold its annual meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Elwood hotel. Directors will elect officers from within the group and introduce five new directors led by Noble T. Praigg. Willard L. Dowell and Grace C. Baker will attend and present reports.
A terse note describes an unusual situation where no heavy individuals are present due to extreme eating activity. The brief lacks clear names, places, or organizations.
Emil Rieve, president of the American Federation of Hosiery Workers, says southern hosiery workers are paid 38 to 40 percent less than northern workers. He warns that an August 1 wage increase in the North will widen the gap unless Southern manufacturers reach fair agreements. He notes strong organizing in the South and states the union prefers talks over strikes, but will strike if needed. Rieve and Henry Adams spoke at a Greensboro rally before heading to Washington, D. C.
The Wrenn Memorial library at High Point College is fully furnished with steel book racks arm chairs reading tables and a 75 magazine rack. The new building features an oak charging desk four study desks olive linoleum ice blue walls and natural wood Venetian blinds. Books will be moved before fall term and the library will not be used during summer session.
Dr. G I Humphreys president of High Point College returned from Columbia South Carolina where he addressed a large meeting in observance of the centennis celebration of the Southern Christian Advocate. He brought greetings from the Methodist Protestant church and spoke on Building a Rotten World. He plans to sail tonight for New York City.
Department of Labor certificates for minors announced by J B R Pierce local attendance officer. Pierce will be in his office at 108 East Commerce Street until 5 p m each night this week to issue certificates under the new North Carolina labor law. Minors are required to have working certificates by July.
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