Optimism Rising at Mid-Summer Furniture Markets
The article reports upbeat expectations for the Jamestown New York and High Point shows, with Tate Furniture and Tomlinson of High Point launching new lines and enhanced designs. Companies including Williams-Norris, Continental Furniture, Showers Bros., and Marsh Furniture showcase extensive, modern living room and bedroom suites, with shipments and previews to Chicago and other marts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. Y
Paul Smith
Tate Furniture Company
New York
Chicago
Smith
High Point
Tate Company
Williams-Norris
Williams
Continental Furniture Company
Fred N. Tate
Neuar
Mr. Tate
R. T. Holton
Tomlinson
Express
Sheraton
Marsh Furniture Company
J. E. Marsh, Jr
Memorial Service Set by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion auxiliary announces a memorial service next Sunday May 31 at 8 o clock in Wesley Memorial church. American Legion members are invited to join the march to the cemetery for graveside services. Rev Roy I Farmer will deliver the address, presented by Judge Lewis E Teague with special music by Mr and Mrs Gurney Briggs and a male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Wesley Memorial Church
David T. Yow
American Legion Post
Roy I. Farmer
First Methodist Protestant Church
Lewis E. Teague
Gurney Briggs
Reid Marsh
Gins
Youth Held Up by Man Near Wilson and Company Office
E. D. Rothrock a 22 year old white youth living on East Green street was held up and robbed of his pocketbook and about 50 to 60 dollars in cash near the Wilson and company office on the Ashebéro railroad between Hamilton and Perry streets. He described the robber as a heavy set man who spoke like a negro and wore an old felt hat. Rothrock was forced to surrender his pocketbook after being held up in the middle of his back and the culprit fled along the railroad tracks. Police searched the area but found no trace of the robber last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Rothrock
East Green Street
Wilson and Company
Ashebéro
Hamilton
Perry Streets
Rothrock
Craven Takes Over Rockingham Store
R. A. Craven, long time with Sheroff Hardware, becomes manager of Everett's Hardware in Rockingham New York after recent purchase by F. E. Harlee D. E. Harlee and Craven. Craven returns from New York and Richmond with new stock purchases for the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craven
Rockingham
R. A. Craven
Sheroff Hardware Company
Everett's Hardware Company
N. Y
F. E. Harlee
Greensboro
D. E. Harlee
Mr. Craven
New York
Richmond
Local furniture for Hendersonville Skyland hotel revealed
Six large truckloads of bedroom furniture for the Skyland hotel at Hendersonville were shipped from High Point. Tomlinson, a firm official, confirmed the delivery and said the hotel formally opened yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendersonville
Tomlinson
High Point
Mountain
Poppy Sale Surpasses Last Year Despite Hard Work
Junior Service League and Auxiliary members joined to boost the poppy sale, surpassing last year’s total of 3,000. Twelve hundred poppies were purchased by school children for 55 dollars on Friday, reported Mrs. Teague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Service League
Teague
Zenith College Annual Promotes North Carolina Scenery
The Zenith year book from High Point College arrives for distribution. Hart Campbell of Rochester Pa. and Clyde Pugh of Greensboro announce editors and business manager. The theme centers on North Carolina beauty spots with blue tint views on gray pebbled paper. A blue cover features woodland scene and bronze lettering. The dedication to sponsor S C Clark local realtor occurs at class day exercises next Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Hart Campbell
Rochester
Clyde Pugh
Greensboro
North Carolina
Zenith
S. C. Clark
Nabers and Phillips Set for Vienna Rotary Meet
Dr Charles Haddon Nabers pastor at First Presbyterian and Earl N Phillips prominent local businessman and Rotary members will sail in June for Europe to attend Rotary International convention in Vienna June 21 26. Phillips sails June 3 from New York on the George Washington with other officials. Nabers sails June 9 aboard Carmania to Paris Munich and Vienna returning mid July. Viscount Cecil will headline the event focusing on international cooperation in business art music and science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Haddon Nabers
First Presbyterian Church
Earl N. Phillips
High Point
London
Brussels
Antwerp
Munich
Vienna
Venice
Flovence
Rome
Switzerland
France
Monte Carlo
Paris
Havre
George Washington
Rotary
M. Eugene Newsome
Durham
Rotary International
Luther Hodges
Leaksville
Dr. Nabers
New York
S. S. Carmania
Francis Joseph
Nabers
Berlin
Moscow
Viscount Cecil
League of Nations
Big Damage Suits Settled Here
Judge Lewis B. Tea gue signed judgments ending two large damage suits in High Point municipal court. Lizzie Piner dropped her $20,000 claim against J. B. McCart and J. C. Penney Co. by non suit after failing to prove action. J A Clinard sought $25,000 from H B Riddell for auto accident injuries. settlement agreed at $3,750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Municipal Court
Lewis B. Teague
Lizzie Piner
J. B
McCart
J. C. Penney Company
Piner
J. A. Clinard
H. B. Riddell
Formation Flight Over City Promises Thrilling Aerial Feats
Six planes will fly in formation over the city this afternoon at 1 pm as aviation enthusiasts expect a program of daring maneuvers. Pilot F Davis of Charles Kenner airport will attempt a dead stick landing and a barrels roll with engine idling from the city center to the airport three miles away. Charles L Amos, owner of the airport, will conduct an altitude test at 2 pm. Alton Ballard, Atlanta flyer linked with Young Stribling, will pilot one of the airport planes. Also aboard are George A Shealy, Hank A Pritchard, and Pop Hanson, companions of Davis en route from New York to Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Davis
Charles-Kenner
Davis
Charles L. Amos
Alton Ballard
Atlanta
New York
George A. Shealy
Hank A. Pritchard
Pop Hanson
Final Parade At Oak Ridge Today
The Oak Ridge Military Institute cadets stage a final parade and review on the school athletic field at 3 30 p m with reg ular army national guard and reserve officers plus civilian guests in the reviewing line. At 11 o clock Sunday morning Dr J Clyde Turner of Greensboro preaches the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Ridge Military Institute
National Guard
J. Clyde Turner
Greensboro
Will Preach At Salvation Army
Adjutant Sidney E B Cox territorial young people's secretary of Atlanta will lead two Salvation Army services today at local headquarters at South Main and Clay. Services are at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney EB. Cox
Territorial Young People’s Secretary
Atlanta
Salvation Army
South Main
Clay Aireets
Commencement at High Point College Week of Exercises
High Point College announces commencement activities starting Wednesday with senior investiture and diploma presentation Monday. Dr. J Henry Highsmith will give the commencement address. Dr G J Humphreys preaches the baccalaureate sermon May 1. Rev J Leas Green speaks to religious organizations. The music recital opens events. a Rabinowitz medal essay contest is held, and class day includes a 4:30 p.m. dedication of the class gift with John Easter supplying a historical sketch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
J. Henry Highsmith
Raleigh
G. J. Humphreys
M. P
J. Leas Green
Baltimore
College Auditorium
Roberts Hall
Humphreys
College Drive
Kenneth Lyons
Cambridge
Hart Campbell
Rochester
Tate Andrews
High Point
Vernon Morton
Walkertown
Rabinowitz
Louise Collett
Nikanthan Literary Society
Ruth Woodcock
Charlotte
Mallde Bogle
Hiddenite
Artemesian Society
May Music Festival Seniors Close City Event at Paramount
The May Music Festival ends this afternoon with a 4 o'clock recital by Senior students at the Paramount theater. Nancy Myatt, Eleanor Stephens, Frank Tucker, Burt Asbury and 8. T. Hensley Jr. perform in a program featuring works by Chaminade Carissimi Beach Elgar Drigo Grainger Debussy Gounod Parker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount Theater
Lewis L. Stookey
Nancy Myatt
Eleanor Stephens
Frank Tucker
Burt Asbury
T. Hensley, Jr
Chaminade
Drigo
Paradishe
Cimara
Debussy
Grainger
Sparks
Mozkowski
Gounod
Jerusalem
Parker
Clark
Stewart
Mandalay
Gere
Campbell- Tipton
Nabers To Address High School Seniors
Dr C H Nabers minister of First Presbyterian will preach the baccalaureate sermon to Thomasville High School graduates tonight at 8. The subject is Tomorrow and Yesterday. No evening service at his church due to his absence. In the morning he will speak on The Advantages of a Flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Nabers
First Presbyterian Church
Thomasville High School
Organization Ordinance To Be Presented Tuesday
City council and Mayor Grayson prepare to introduce a comprehensive organization ordinance at Tuesday 10 30am session. Six departments including law public safety public works welfare and finance will be staffed with heads named soon. An audit of books and property appraisal may be approved as part of the plan following a tour of city facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson
City Fathers
Ata Taska
Weveun
Grover H. Jones
Law
W. G. Friddle
Police
Department of Law
Department of Public Safety
A. B. Horney
Department of Public Works
Department of Public Welfare
City Utilities
Sewenge
Public auction for fifty home sites in College Park
Fifty home sites in College Park off Kivett Drive will be offered for sale at a public auction tomorrow at 4 o'clock under Penny Brothers and American Land Company promoters. A band concert will precede the sale. The lots come from the J. C. Welch estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Kivett Drive
Penny Brothers
American Land Company
J. C. Welch
Alfalfa Tour Planned for Guilford County Farmers
Farmers across Guilford County will join a Tuesday alfalfa tour supervised by J. J. Wagoner visiting four farms near Guilford College and High Point. Stops include A L Fuqua Guilford College, G T Swing Guilford College, Ed Clodfelter High Point, and Blair's dairy High Point with alfalfa and clover focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County
J. J. Wagoner
A. L. Fuqua
Guilford College
High Point
P. M. Davis
Blair’s
Man Here For Abandonment Of Wife Returns To High Point
Elmer Draughn of 318 North Wrenn Street was returned from Alta Vista Virginia to High Point for abandonment and non-support of his wife on a capias issued by the High Point municipal court. Detectives Nance and Bailey brought him back after a chase and a brief court hold. Draughn had been missing for six to eight weeks since escaping police headquarters and was later located three to four miles south of Danville after authorities in Alta Vista failed to detain him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Draughn
Wrenn
High Point
Alta Vista
High Point Municipal Court
Nance and
Bailey
Draughn
Danville
Spring Flower Show To Be Held Here This Week
More than 400 entries expected for High Point City Beautiful’s first annual Spring Flower Show and Exhibition at the Southern Furniture Exposition building Thursday and Friday. Over 50 entries already received plus garden clubs exhibits. Prizes exceed $150 in cash plus merchandise and medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point City Beautiful
Southern Furniture Exposition
Jesse Harris
T. A. Sykes
Retail Furniture Dealers Open Meet This Week
Outstanding leaders of open country to appear as the Southern Retail Furniture Dealers association holds its annual convention at Sedgefield Inn from Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. About 150 to 200 members from North and South Carolina and Virginia are expected, with speakers including Clarence Niss and J. T. Gatlin. The program features a banquet, golf tournament, and tours of local points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Retail Furniture Dealers Association
High Point
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Sedgefield Inn
North
South Carolina
Virginia
J. E. Kester
Kester Furniture Company
City
H. I. Coffield
This City
F. B. Morris
High Point Country Club
Piedmont Furniture Manufacturers
Hackney
Lexington
Sedgefield
Thomasville
J. B. Kester
N. C
R. I. Farmer
T. Wingate Andrews
R. W. Catshail
Southern Retail Furniture Association
Mr. W. 8
North Carolina Bank & Trust Co
Praised Highway Official Cox Relinquishes Post
J Elwood Cox stepped down May 1 as state highway commissioner after ten years of service. He received numerous congratulations from state leaders praising his work as fifth district commissioner since the board began under past governor Morrison in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elwood Cox
Cox
Ootpastie Morrison
A. W. McLean
Colonel Terry Leaves Home After Illness Recovery
Colonel R. B. Terry, confined to his home for three and a half months, is able to be out again though not fully recovered. He is regaining strength and slowly resuming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Terry
Mr. Terry
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High Point Choir
Washington
Lala Lindley
Natalie Lackey
Marguerite Opal Neese
Leora Hanipp
Ernestine Vincannon
Mildred Luce
Mary Linville
Frances Pritchett
Virginia Bean
Clay Madison
Margaret Sloan
Laura Braswell
Anne Lanie
Norman Dement
J. H., Mourane
Bill Ferree
Lee Moser
Bill Jones
Floyd Garrett
C. L. Gray
Ernest B. Stmsees
W. Taylor
Stephen C. ‘Clark
Campbell
Phillips
J. C. Penney Co
Amos
Oak Ridge
Highsmith
Council
Mr. Jones
Chief Friddie
Guilford Farms
H. A. White
A. Sherrow
C. Clark
V. A. J. Idol
C. B. Mattocks
A. S. Parker
Grover Kester
Dora Richardson
A. E B. Tate
Lamar McCallum
Southern Group
State
Fifth District
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