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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1931
Page
20
Dexter in Grand Rapids reports furniture manufacturers and dealers are entering a reconstruction period after a two to three year decline. November price increases by many firms signal renewed confidence, though full recovery to 1929 levels will take about two years. The industry is optimistic as the wheel turns toward prosperity.
O R York, member of the state Republican executive committee, says High Point may host the 1932 state convention, with Charlotte and Raleigh also inviting. Greens boro hosts the committee meeting November 5 to discuss campaign plans and possible venue options in mid April.
Mrs. Bertha Peace reported a would-be thief who returned last night after an invitation to wait at the door. The intruder nearly carried out a second break in, failing only at the final entry.
The first car of a solid train lines at Bieber California after the Golden Spike ceremonies was consigned to McEwen Lumber of Bieber. WP-16644 followed behind the engine and will be used by Snow Lumber for interior trim and Continental Furniture for Early American period furniture construction.
Mrs Peace and her family retired around 940 PM when a back door knob was felt and a figure vanished into darkness about 20 minutes later Mrs Peace planned to unlock the door after turning on a light. Her daughter heard something shortly after midnight.
Greensboro banker R. D. Douglas spoke to Lions from seven cities at a stag banquet at Sedgefield Manor about civic clubs building community confidence and completing public projects. Governor Mitchell and Lt. Governor Morris joined brief remarks as leaders from Greensboro High Point Kernersville and Charlotte were introduced. Dinner for about 200 followed with music and a quartet.
A woman, expecting her husband, raised the front window screen to frighten him. She waited, turned on the light, and opened the door when she heard running steps outside. No clues remain about the culprits' identities or flight.
Buick Motor Company selects B C Forbes Frazier Hunt and H T Ewald as judges for the $50,000 essay contest. Prizes total 50 000 first 25 000 second 10 000 and 5 000 along with smaller awards to 1 500. Entries close December 14 and folders detailing rules are available from Buick dealers.
MARION Va. UP The post office with the shortest name in Virginia must fill a vacancy for postmaster at Ka Scott County The Post Office Department announced the opening and urged qualified applicants to apply for the Ka office location.
In Red Creek New York a 80 year old ax found near the old Sampson homestead was identified by George Sampson as the tool his father lost years ago.
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