Adams-Millis names J Ed Millis president after Adams death
J Ed Millis, long time secretary and treasurer of Adams-Millis Corporation, elected president after the death of J H Adams. T C Langley becomes secretary and assistant treasurer, H D gains vice presidency, with R M named second vice president. Mrs J H Adams remains as director. Millis is a longtime local industrial figure and UNC trustee.
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Millis
T. C. Langley
H. D
York
J. H. Adams
Adamslla
J. Millis
Adams
Mr. Millis
J. Ed Flies
Rotary
Togeth
Millis Ryed
Adams and
Millis Hosiery
dams-Millis Corporation
M. Adame
Busiess
Ncval
Mr.dams
Tiue
Jis
Esting
Tay
University of North Carolina
High Point City Cuncil
Ed Millis
Abows
Adams-Millis Corporation
Roaring River Plant Fire Causes Major Loss
A March 21 fire destroyed the Roaring River Furniture plant, with an estimated loss of 200000. Two hundred workers were left jobless as flames halted operations. J Lambeth, company president, was injured while battling the blaze which resisted extinguishing efforts. Four box cars on a siding also burned. The fire began in the firing room and spread to other departments, marking a second blaze at the plant after a January fire in the panel division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roaring River
Roaringver Furniture Corporation
Co. J. Lambeth
Californian Invents Device to Diagnose Car Troubles
A California inventor claims a single device can diagnose all engine problems. He says the instrument identifies faults without disassembly, promising quicker, cheaper repairs for motorists.
Battleship Whistle Signal From Boatswain’s Pipe
A battleship tradition holds that only one person may whistle aboard while the boatswain signals the crew with his pipe. The practice marks disciplined routine and clear orders during deck operations.
Warn Postal Regulations Violated by Merchants
Postal authorities warn merchants that placing circulars in mail boxes is prohibited and subject to postage. Supervisors note violations rise as carrier boys leave many circulars in private boxes. merchants are urged to instruct distributors to avoid private mail boxes.
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J. A. Davis
Morine
Davis
Cirif
Diamond Hosiery Plant Reopens At Two-Thirds Capacity
The Diamond Full-Fashioned hosiery mill reopened after a three week shutdown and operates at about two thirds capacity. Frank Wineskie says most workers returned and labor disputes were largely settled. The American Federation of Hosiery Workers cites no wage cut confirmation and notes no strike occurred.
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Frank Wineskie
Wineskie
H. T. Adams
American Federation of Hosiery Workers
Hosiery Federation
Dr. A P Kephart to Speak at Ray Street School
Dr A P Kephart of the Woman's College UNC will address High Point teachers at Ray Street school tonight at 7 30. The talk titled Crime and Punishment may interest parents and the public is invited.
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A. P. Kephart
Woman's College of the
University of North Carolina
High Point
Ray Street
Senior Class At College 10 Present Murder Mystery Play
High Point college seniors present Three Taps at Twelve a modern murder mystery with no faculty supervision directed by Adylene McCollum. Cast includes Jamieson Edwards Dahlbeck Dr Hull Mrs Baker Harmon Gage Cassandra Dick Edwards Catfied Carruthers and Larry Yount. Proceeds go to the class project with tickets sold by seniors.
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High Point
High Point College
Adylene McCollum
Reidsville
Lady Teazle
Jamieson Edwards
Dahlbeck
Edwards
Dr. Hull
Texas Plant Produces Carrot Syrup At Local Facility
A Texas manufacturing plant operates a facility producing carrot syrup for distribution to local businesses. The operation highlights regional food processing and nearby suppliers supporting production.
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Texas
Cooking School Concludes Friday at Paramount Theater
The Sally Sothern free cooking school enters its final day at the Paramount theater after a capacity turnout. Winners of prizes including an electric range and icebox are announced as the program highlights a prepared dinner menu and home economics lessons led by Mrs. Alva Moore for the Give-a-Lunch fund.
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Sally Sothern
Paramount Theater
Alva Moore
Z. 1. Walser
R. L. Parish
W. M. Johnson
J. Davis
Moselle Parker
H. W. Thurber
Fred Wrightenbury
Madge Dillon
J. L. Strayhorn
Curtis Casetese
Hubert Lace Barrier
D. EB. Richardson
Delegation from Green Street Baptist to Central Region B T U Convention
A delegation of 18 from Green Street Baptist plans to attend the Central Region Baptist Training Union convention at First Baptist Sanford. Sessions start Friday 3 PM and run through Saturday with events like a Better Speakers Contest and Sword Drill.
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Green Street
Margaret Carroll
Glenn Smith
Plizabeth Lyerly
Lula Mae Underwood
Wade Koontz
Roulette odds and payout at Monte Carlo wheel
The odds against a single number winning on a Monte Carlo roulette wheel are 37 to 1. A winning bet pays 36 times the stake.
Versailles Statues Moved to Birth Cities
Sixteen statues of renowned French figures removed from Versailles have been given to the towns of their birth. The action reassigns honor from the chateau to the birthplace communities, preserving the historical figures in regional centers.
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Versailles
Last Urgent Plea For Cooperation In Bundle Day
Mrs Irene W Price social service supervisor of the North Carolina Emergency Relief Administration issued a final call for clothing donations for the Bundle Day drive to aid the city less fortunate. Officials reported few bags received and urged Spring cleaning donations via phone 385 or by leaving bundles on porches for Junior Service League collection through Saturday.
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Irene W. Price
North Carolina Emergency Relief Administration
Relief Administration
Mem
Bers
Junior Service League
South Main Street
Exposition Building
Good Fellows Club Plans May Outing at High Point Lake
The Good Fellows club met at the Y M C A Cottage to plan its annual May outing at High Point Municipal Lake and to announce monthly meetings from April through next fall. Clyde Teague chaired in President Elmer James’s absence.
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Good Fellows Club
Y. W
High Point Municipal Lake
Clyde Teague
Elmer James
Dr Andrews to Speak at Patriotic Order Meeting
Dr T Wingate Andrews superintendent of city schools will address the Patriotic Order Sons of America Friday night at 8 in the hall above The Enterprise. He will discuss an aspect of education and all members are urged to attend. The general public is invited to hear him.
Still Unconscious in Hospital After Attack on Woman
Attendants at Surrus Memorial hospital report Josie Sanders remains unconscious nearly two weeks after being struck in the head with iron by her husband John Sanders. He, held for superior court trial under bond of 750, and jailed in Greensboro, had a preliminary hearing this week.
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Surrus Memorial Hospital
Josie Sanders
John Sanders
Greensboro
Penn McIntosh Joins Harllee's Inc Staff
Penn McIntosh formerly Meyers Greensboro buyer for men furnishings and small wares has joined Harllee's Inc. at 180 South Main Street and began new duties this morning in Durham news release.
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Harllee’s, Inc
Penn McIntosh
Meyers
Greensboro
Durham
Harllee’s Inc
South Main Street
McIntosh
House 18 Damaged by Fire at Grace and East Russell
Fire of undetermined cause started in a clothes closet last night causing about 8250 in damages to an unoccupied house at the corner of Grace and East Russell streets. The loss is recorded by Chief B. K. Ingram and the property is owned by H. M. Armen Trout. Companies No. 2 responded to the alarm.
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Grace and
East
Russell Streets
BK. K. Ingram
H. M. Armentrout
Red Men to Meet in Danville for Supper and Entertainment
Red Men of Chickasaw Tribe number 82 in High Point will travel to Panville tomorrow for a supper and entertainment. The Danville gathering will be held at the ball there, with about 25 members of the local tribe expected to attend.
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High Point
Panville
Danville
Mrs. Mary Miller Funeral at Daughter's Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Miller aged 72 were held at her daughter Mrs. J. L. Jones 407 Ward street on Wednesday at 3 PM. Dr. Joseph Rennie of the First Presbyterian church officiated and interment was in Mount Tabor cemetery Forsyth County. Pallbearers were Messrs.
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Mary Miller
J. L. Jones
Ward Street
Joseph Rennie
First Presbyterian Church
Mount Tabor
Forsyth County
National Honor Society Secry Speaks at High Point
H V Church of Chicago executive secretary of the National Honor Society and National Education Association spoke at High Point High School. He described the society's origins, membership criteria top students and leadership values, noting 1800 chapters nationwide with chapters in Guam Hawaii and China.
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H. V. Church
Chicago
Til
Department of
National Education Association
National Honor Society
High Point
High Point High School
Church
Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity
Fifth Avenue High School
Pittsburgh
United States
Guam
Honolulu
China
Lella Bell Rogers
George Crowell
Henry Grady Owens
Charlotte
Central High School of
Owens
Mr. Church
Lexington
Three Hurt In Auto Crash In Guilford
Louise Dennis Thomas Dennis and Mrs W H Dennis of 615 South Main were injured in a two vehicle crash at Tate and Mallory about 6 30 last night. Sechrest Funeral Home sent an ambulance to Guilford General Hospital for treatment with no serious injuries found. An Ellington Florist truck driven by Rickett Ellington 18 of South Main collided with the Dennis vehicle. Ellington traveled north on Tate while Dennis moved east on Mallory. No charges had been filed by noon today.
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Louise Dennis
Thomas Dennis
W. H. Dennis
South Main Street
Tate and
Mallory Streets
Sechrest Funeral Home
Guilford General Hospital
South Main
Ellington Florist
Rickett Ellington
Ellington
Tate Street
Dennis
Mallory Street
Aircraft Makers Produce 772 Civil Planes in Year
Manufacturers reported 772 commercial aircraft built in the year while 437 were produced for military use.
Obituary List of Pallbearers and Flower Bearers
The service was well attended as T. A. Brown H. W. Mann W. T. Reed Arthur Vincannon W. B. Kimmons and Jack Ellis served as pallbearers. Flowers were carried by Virgie Taylor Mabel Cecil Francis Cecil Mildred Southern Hazel Brown Catherine Gibson Bertie Collins Hazel Peace Clara Walters Alma Lee.
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T. A. Brown
H. W. Mann
W. T. Reed
Arthur Vincannon
W. B. Kimmons
Jack Ellis
Misses Virgie Taylor
Mabel Cecil
Francis Cecil
Mildred Southern
Hazel Brown
Catherine Gibson
Bertie Collins
Hazel Peace
Clara Walters
Alma Lee
T J Gold To Speak At Carolina Smoker Here
T J Gold Sr a noted Carolina alumnus will be main speaker at a smoker for alumni students and high school seniors at 7 30 tomorrow night at the BMlwaad hotel The event is a get together for UNC alumnus and students to discuss university life and campus activities The University club and Alumni Association sponsor the gathering as part of a state wide spring program inviting prospective students to learn about Chapel Hill
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T. J. Gold Sr
Carolina
Afett Vw Sewers
University of North Carolina
Alumni Association
University Club of
Chapel Hill
University Club
Forest Fire Blaze Consumes Five Million Eores of Lumber
In 1930 United States forest fires destroyed about five million eores of lumber across multiple states. Fire crews battled blazes in remote forests and mills faced shortages as timber resources dwindled nationwide.
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United States
Baseball pitch averages ninety feet per second after release
The report notes the standard speed of a pitched baseball, stating the ball travels about 90 feet per second once it leaves the pitcher's hand.
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Roaring River Furniture Corporation
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National Honor Society Secty
Department of Secondary
T. J. Gold
Carolina Smoker
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Bennett
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