Knox Company Put Under Temporary Receivership in Greens boro
The Knox Furniture Manufacturing Co. a major local industrial concern with assets over 100000 was placed in temporary receivership by Judge J J Hayes in Greensboro late Saturday night. C M Vanstory Jr of the Greensboro NC Bank and Trust Co was named temporary receiver with bond 25000 to operate the three plants in High Point and Thomasville pending further orders. Brooks Parker Smith Wharton of Greensboro named as receivers’ counsel. A Dec 22 hearing may determine permanent receivership as the case seeks to protect assets and settle a 500000 debenture bond default while avoiding multiple suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Furniture Manufacturing Company
Johnson J. Hayes
Middle District Federal Court
Greensboro
C. M. Vanstory, Jr
North Carolina Bank and Trust Company
Brooks, Parker, Smith and Wharton
Hayes
South Carolina Security Company
Julian Mitchell, Jr
Mitchell and Horbleck
Charleston
S. C
Knox Company
Hines, Kelly and Boren
High Point
Thomasville
Lambeth Furniture Company
Poison in Your Bowels Promoted Syrup Pepsin Laxative
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle thorough laxative to cleanse the bowels. It claims poisons in the system cause bilious fatigue and that the product, with herbs and pure ingredients, purges safely overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
City Leaders Attend Charlotte Safety Conference
High Point officials and state highway representatives left for Charlotte to join a joint street and highway safety conference running through Tuesday. Participants include City Manager E M Knox. Samuel H Strickland public works director. Roy Shiplett sanitary officer. A N Greer streets superintendent. J W Mills fifth district highway engineer. and Lieut T A Early of the state patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
State Highway Commission
Patrol
Charlotte
Carolina Motor Club
South Carolina Motor Club
E. M. Knox
Samuel H. Strickland
Roy Shiplett
A. N. Greer
J. W. Mills
T. A. Early
State Highway Patrol
Lexington Farmer Grows Large Turnip
A Lexington farmer displays oversized turnips as a sign of interest in large specimens. R. L. Conrad reports a six pound turnip grown by Fred A. Wilson of Lexington Route 1 and notes several more similar in size.
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R. L. Conrad
Fred A. Wilson
Lexington Route 1
Wilson
Boy Suffers Cut Head After Fall At Home
John Simpson an 11 year old, son of Mr and Mrs J B Simpson of 2138 Chestnut street, fell on stairs at his home early last night and suffered a badly cut forehead. He was treated at Guilford General hospital and later discharged to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simpson
J. B. Simpson
Chestnut Street
Guilford General Hospital
Buy Now Movement Attracts Louisiana Visitor
A Louisiana visitor, impressed by High Point merchants association sponsored Buy Now displays, contacted Frank J. Sizemore and T. C. Johnson for details. He believes the campaign could boost local business and plans to help start a similar effort in his home state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Merchants’ Association
Louisiana
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
T. C. Johnson
The
Merchants Association
Man Hurled From Car In Highway Accident Near Guilford
W. A. King of Quaker Gap suffered shock and abrasions after his car was forced off Highway 77 below Cobl's filling station. He was taken to Guilford General Hospital with non fatal injuries. The crash occurred when B. M. Andrews of Trinity tried to pass King’s car, another vehicle then forced Andrews to cut back, sending King into a ditch. He landed on his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. King
Quaker Gap
Cobl
Guilford General Hospital
B. M. Andrews
Trinity
Mr. King
William Withers Killed in Pinehurst Car Wreck
L B Williams of this city learned last night that his nephew William Withers of near Charlotte died from injuries in an automobile accident near Pinehurst at 7 o clock. He died in a Pinehurst hospital around 11 PM. Funeral services were planned in Charlotte tomorrow.
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L. B. Williams
William Withers
Charlotte
Pinehurst
Mr. Withers
J. D. Withers
W. W. Raper
High Point
Williams
Master Masons Called Communication at Reid Lodge No. 344
Master Masons Called Communication of Numa F. Reid Lodge No. 344 A F and A M Monday night at 7 30 Work in Master Masons Degree Past Masters will fill the chairs and enter the degree Every member is urged to be present and all visiting brothers will be cordially received By order G C HOWARD W M H C MASSEY Secy
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Numa F. Reid Lodge No
Eenter
Will Petition Council To Rush Public Works For Unemployed
A. York authorized by the High Point Emergency Committee for Employment to urge the city council to push a dirt street improvement program of about 100 miles to provide work for the unemployed, with 375+ already in the city survey. Franklin D. Grist of Raleigh backs the plan and seeks government franking support for mailing lists to manufacturers.
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Council
A. York
High Point Emergency Committee For
City Planning and Zoning Commission
Parks and Playgrounds Commission
City Hall
Franklin D. Grist
North Carolina
Raleigh
Grist
J. Everett Marsh
C. A. York
W. E. Price
W. C. Hammond
Board of Public Welfare
F. H. Murray
F. J. Sizemore
G. H. Jones
J. EF. Millis
W. P. Anderson
Jos. D. Cox
O. A. Kirkman Jr
Lawrence C. Matton
Records at Stephens meeting draw large crowds in High Point
Evangelist George T. Stephens speaks on Records urging honesty, repentance, and paying debts. A special service for colored residents draws 7:30 PM attendance. over 25 respond to the invitation. Gospel distribution reaches 10000 copies in High Point homes. Events note noon shop meetings and 7:00 PM prayer sessions. Delegations from Harvis Covington Hosiery Mills attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvis-Covington Hosiery Mill Triangle Hosiery Mill
All the Friends Churches
Tabernacle
George T. Stephens
Fred Tate
Nelson
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Loren Jones
High Point
Nature program for Senior Girl Reserves at high school
The Senior Girl Reserves met at the high school for a nature program by the nature interest group. Members shared findings from a month of nature study focusing on trees. The event included songs, poems, and talks on wood in industry and nature group works. A plan to fill a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family was announced. A committee was set to meet at the Y W C A to finalize requirements for the Girl Reserve ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lindsay
Juanita Reid
Florence O’beirne
Joyce ’Miller
Emily Ingram
Ida Gray Harmon
Alice Nisbit
Lee Forward
Nature Group
Ministers Hear Dr Nabers At Wesley Memorial
The local Ministers association met at Wesley Memorial Church with 18 members present. Rev G Ray Jordan joined as new pastor of Wesley Memorial. Dr Charles Haddon Nabers of First Presbyterian spoke on interpreting Jesus and his times. Rev Correll of Central, SC attended as guest and leads revival at Wesleyan Methodist. he is president of the South Carolina Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministers Association
Wesley Memorial Church
G. Ray Jordan
Charles Haddon Nabers
First Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Correll
Central
S. C
Wesleyan Methodist Church
South Carolina
Duke Instructor of Accounting Named Associate Member
Duke University accounting instructor Martin Lee Black Jr. was elected associate member of the American Institute of Accountants after leading Illinois 1930 CPA exams with top marks. He received the Illinois CPA gold medal at a society dinner. a 1926 Duke graduate from Charlotte, he will transfer to North Carolina as a CPA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Martin Lee Black, Jr
American Institute of Accountants
Black
Duke University
Illinois
Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants
Duke
Charlotte
North Carolina
Young Salvationists Present Special Sunday School Program
The Young Peoples League of the Salvation Army staged a 5:45 pm Sunday school program with pantomimes in a darkened room. A lighted cross highlighted the acts including Rock of Ages and Where He Leads Me I Will Follow. Elsie Welch led the program and a large youth group attended, later joining Stephens Tabernacle services as a group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples League of the Salvation Army
Elsie Welch
League
Stephens Tabernacle
Vienna Feeds 20,000 School Children Daily
Vienna authorities provide daily meals to twenty thousand schoolchildren, ensuring mid day nutrition across the city. The program targets long term student health and learning outcomes with consistent meal provision.
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Vienna
Austria
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W. B. Caldowell
Doctors
Lexington Farmer
Anteed Service
Clinard Electric CO
College Street
Master Masons
G. C. Howard
W. M
H. C. Massey
Sec'y
McDonald’s
Free Road Service
Dial
York
Stephens
Jesus Christ
Christ
God
Nabers
Carolina Coal & Transfer Company
Thoxine Mann Drug Co
Rinces P Cafe
W. Broad
Young Salvationists
Dean’s
Doan
Doans
Schwab Tailoring Company
East Broad St
MR. Shipper
MR. Gonsignee
Tri-City Motor Express Lines
Cc Ok
City Transfer and Storage CO
Safe Deposit Box
Arnings
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
V. A. J. Idol V.pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
Victor Radio
Kester Furniture
South Main Street
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