Southern Furniture Exposition to stage May market here
Directors voted last week to hold a special market at the Exposition building from May 12 for one week aimed at buyers from large eastern departments. Grand Rapids will run a similar show the week before, not intended for western or southern trade, with hopes of attracting major eastern buyers for bulk purchases. The July show remains on track as planned, with High Point manufacturers expecting a business boost from both events. The Eighth District North Carolina Medical Society meets April 8 at the Sheraton Hotel with Dr. Laughinghouse delivering the keynote on public health. the day runs 10 am to 10 pm and includes a public session in the ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Furniture Exposition
Grand Rapids
High Point
North Carolina Medical Society
Sheraton Hotel
H. L. Brockman
District Society
Brockman
Charles O’h. Laughinghouse
State Board of Health
Guilford County
Norman Boren
Greensboro
John T. Burrus
State Senate
Burrus
House
Senate
U. S
F. M. Simmons
J. W. Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Simmons
Bailey
Thomas Shaw
Superior Court
Cooke and Hoyle
Hum
Whiffs and Whirfs by Maud Idol Smith From High Point
A review notes Maud Idol Smith native of High Point and city schoolteacher published Whiffs and Whirfs a first book with 159 poems. It spans nature childhood and human life themes, praising nature’s lessons and the author’s poetic spirit despite uneven quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Idol Smith
High Point
God
Beulah Weavel Sues Estate For 8600 For Nursing Services
In a local civil action Beulah Weavel seeks 8600 from the estate of Abbie Weavel, claiming she cared for and funded medical expenses for the deceased during her final days, with payments promised by Abbie Weavel. An additional suit by Earl N. Phillips against C N Bambalis involves 1968 75. A fatal railway crossing crash in Thomasville killed Mr. and Mrs. C Ed Michael, and injured their daughter Clara. the couple lived in Thomasville 29 years and left nine children. The tragedy drew hundreds to the scene and to College avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Weavel
Avery Weavel
Abbie Weavel
Abbie Weaver
Beulah Weaver
Earl N. Phillips
C. N. Bambalis
Southern Railway
Cramer Crossing
Thomasville
C. Ed. Michael
Clara
Russell Funeral Home
Michael
Southern Veneer Company
Virginia
Camp Uwharrie to Open June 20 This Year
Camp Uwharrie will open June 20, two weeks earlier than last year, with a five week session. Registration starts April 1, limited to 65 boys per week, fee $1 for one week plus 50 cents for each additional week. camp fee $6 plus registration. Notables like W G Edwards and W E Vaughn Lloyd will assist, with expanded programs in masonry, cement, blacksmithing, and machining merit badges. A new dining hall is planned by mid May and two additional cabins by opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Uwharrie
Bunn W. Hackney, Jr
Greensboro
W. G. Edwards
Georgia Tech
W. E. Vaughn-Lloyd
Winston-Salem
American Red Cross
Brevard
B. W. Hackney
Charles Parker
J. H. Christopher
Uwharrie Council
Frank Sizemore
High Point
Robert Hubbard
James F. Asbury
Clyde Sowers
Salisbury
James F. Hornbuckle
Lexington
N. C
Burt Asbury
James Hinkle
Oscar Peyton Moffitt
Richard Bradshaw
James Holloway
Durham
Cook
PeeWee McAllister
High Point Y M C A Sets Annual Meeting Friday
Officers of the High Point Y M C A plan the annual membership meeting at the association building on East Russell Street Friday night. Fred N. Tate will preside as six new directors are elected to fill expiring terms. C. M. Waynick and Edgar Hartley will report and trophies will be presented. Rev. Roy I. Farmer will speak.
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High Point Young Men's Christian Association
Association
East Russell Street
Fred N. Tate
C. M. Waynick
Edgar Hartley
Roy I. Farmer
First Methodist Protestant Church
Adventure Day At Y For Girls Sponsored By YMCA
The High Point Y M C A and its physical education program for girls host an Adventure Day at the Y. M. C. A. on Tuesday with gym games and tournaments for all ages and free swimming for those with 1930 health certificates filed at the desk. Swimming hours cover graded school junior high senior high and others with distinct time slots. Gym hours include graded school junior high and senior high blocks plus after hours for games and team activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Y. W. C. A
Operetta at Emma Blair School Promises Wide Child Cast
An operetta titled In a Florist's Window will be staged Friday at 8 p.m. in the Emma Blair School auditorium. Children from Adam Blair School, over 100 voices strong, perform under grade teachers. First grade children join with orchestral selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Blair
Knox and Olsen to Confer on Duke Power Rates
City officials appoint Knox and Raleigh engineer William C. Olsen to meet Duke Power executives. They study options including a municipal power plant or a single city substation to lower rates. Olsen’s report suggests High Point pays more than some cities on the same company's rates. meetings planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
William Co. Olsen
Raleigh
Duke Power Company
Olsen
High Point
High Point Girl Reserve Conference Sees Strong Enrollments
About 40 local girl reserves have registered for the High Point Winston-Salem Girl Reserve conference to be held in Winston-Salem on April 4 5 and 6. Miss Virginia Carrier YWCA secretary announced. Miss Rebecca Reid of Sumter S C will lead personal relations discussions. Rev T A Sykes Friends minister will give the opening address. Carrie Lee Weaver Charlotte girl reserve secretary will lead two discussions and speak at the ceremonial Sunday morning. The event runs Friday evening to Sunday ceremonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Friends
Carrie Lee Weaver
Girl Reserve
Charlotte
New Entrants Named in City Beautiful Yard Contest
Mrs. A S Caldwell and Mrs. Homer Haworth announced several new entrants for the 1930 city beautiful drive yard and garden contest. The list includes Mrs. S L Davis Sr 533 South Main, Mrs C T Easterling 705 South, Mrs F F Ramseur 1233 South, L L Jones 519 South Hamilton, Mrs A M Briggs South Hamilton, Mrs Maggie Harris 412 South Hamilton, Mrs H H Culler 321 South, Mrs W C Anderson 305 South, Mrs Linnie Caswell 514 South, Mrs S M Stroud 723 South, G O Hayworth 721 South, Miss Linda Fraley 715 South, Mrs W F Sechrest 715 South, Mrs W C Stroud 725 South Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Beautiful
A. S. Caldwell
Homer Haworth
S. L. Davis
South Main Street
C. T. Easterling
F. F. Ramseur
L. L. Jones
South Hamilton Street
A. M. Briggs
Hamilton Street
Maggie Harris
H. H. Culler
W. C. Anderson
Linnie Caswell
S. M. Stroud
G. O. Hayworth
Linda Fraley
April Penalty Imposed On County Taxes In High Point
Three percent penalty will be added beginning April 2 for unpaid county taxes. During March a one percent penalty was charged. Local collector T. R. Short reported High Point residents have met tax payments well. The township levy totals $523,029.55 with $197,630.81 still uncollected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Short
High Point
Tax Listing Will Begin on April 1
The township tax listing starts April 1 as deputy sheriff and tax collector T. R. Short announced. Books are at the county tax office and listing will begin the first of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Short
Candidates To Receive Initiatory Degree At Lodge Meeting
Rep tion lodge No. 63 I. O. F. plans to initiate three candidates at its regular meeting Tuesday night. After the degree work, an important business session will be led by noble grand C. W. Forrest. Full attendance of members is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reption Lodge No. 63
C. W. Forrest
Umbrellas T Mend play set for Ray Street School return
The Ray Street Parent-Teacher Association announces a repeat performance of the play Umbrellas T Mend at the school auditorium on Friday evening April 11 at 8 o clock. Proceeds help fund school and grounds improvements. Mrs. W W Idol heads the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Street School
T’ Mend
First Methodist Protestant Church
Ray Street
W. W. Idol
The
Ray Street Association
Elke Leaves For Penney Meeting
A. J. Elke manager of the local J C Penney Co store leaves to attend the Spring convention in Atlanta. Headquarters at the Biltmore hotel, the meeting lasts one week and features J C Penney founder and livestock and agricultural development advocate with leadership roles in Emmadine Farms and Christian Herald Publishing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Elke
J. ©. Penney Co
Atlanta
Biltmore
J. C. Penney
J. C. Penney Co
Penney
The
Christian Herald Publishing Co
Emmadine Farms
United States
South
Impossible search for man over forty with perfect sight
A report notes that experts doubt the existence of a man older than 40 who possesses flawless vision. Researchers discuss age-related eye changes and the rarity of perfect eyesight past middle age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tts
Prize Winners In Special Guessing Contest Announced
The Kester Furniture company and the Broadhurst theater announced prize winners from their automobile distance guessing contest tied to the film Burning Up. Twelve winners guessed mileage near 128.2 miles, with prizes including cedar chests, tires, gasoline, and Broadhurst theater tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kester Furniture Company
Broadhurst Theater
Graham-Paige
Jack Kester
Roy Smart
Publix-Saenger
High Point
Dan R. Schroeder
High Point Enterprise
Odella
Long Street
H. Grady Brown
Carter Street
Firestone
McDonald's Atore
C. Delk Smith
Greenway
Leonard Herman
English Street
William Crawford
Trinity
Broadhurst
Clifton Bodenheimer
H. F. Hayworth
Parkway
D. A. Sprinkle
Franklin Street
David P. Teague
Carr Street
A. R. Jobneer
T. L. Searee
W. Russell Street
J. P.perdue
Shelton Street
High Point Plans Debate With Furman U Next Thursday
High Point college debaters Ralph Mulligan and Clay Madison will argue the negative of complete disarmament against Furman University at the local college next Thursday night. Mulligan, a senior and second year varsity member, faces his final High Point debate. The match is the second with Furman this spring after last year’s High Point victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Furman University
Furman
High Point
Ralph Mulligan
Clay Madison
Mulligan
Fursman
Fion College
Boone
South Carolina College
Furmansites
Greensboro Organist Broadcast to Greensboro Radio Hour
Organist Jack Neff of the Carolina theater Greensboro will present a program this afternoon on WNRC High Point between 3 and 2 48 o clock. The Greensboro Baptist church choir from Jamestown directed by E C Roach will sing on air from 5 to 6 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Neff
Care Olina
Greensboro
High Point
WNRC
Grenoa
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District Medical Society
Charles Laughinghouse
Teague
J. W. DeArman, Jr
Burch Welborn
C. D. Baker
Fred Massey
S. B. Hemrich
Weavel
C. E. Michael
Guilford
Boren
Camp Uwharriet
High Point Y. M. C. A
Emma Blair
Ray St
Elke
Penney Meeting
Furman U
South Caroling School
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