High Point Plants Earn Grade A for Working Conditions
Twenty eight local industrial establishments in Guilford County earned a Grade A rating after inspections by the North Carolina Division of Standards and Inspections. The list includes Highland Cotton Mills No 1 and 3, Adams-Millis plants 1 A and 7, Amos Hosiery mills, Guilford Hosiery mills, Har ris Covington Hosiery mill, Melroseery mill Nos 1 and 2, Triangle Hosiery mill, Briggs Manufacturing, Continental Furniture, Tomlinson Chair, American Bakeries, Carolina Ve nei r company, Pittsburgh Plate Glass, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
North Carolina
Department of Labor
Highland Cotton Mills
Lexington
High Point Overall Company
Sherrod Shirt Company
High Point Weaving Company
Adams-Millis Corporation
Amos Hosiery
Guilford Hosiery Mills
Harriss-Covington
Huntley-Jackson Company
Melrose Iery
Silver
Triangle
O. E. Kearns and Son
Alma Desk Company
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Continental Furniture Company
Tomlinson Chair Company
Tomlinson
American Bakeries
Carolina Casket Company
Carolina Container Company
Carolina Veneer Company
Gibson Ice Cream Company
High
Trinity principal resigns to accept Lexington high post
A. R. Bullock, principal of Trinity consolidated schools, resigns after six years to become principal of Lexington high school. He will depart by October 16 after securing release from Trinity. Bullock previously led Thomasville high school and earlier held positions in Salisbury Greensboro and Stoval schools. He earned the A B and Master of Arts from the University of North Carolina and did work at Columbia University. He has one son, Julia, in the second grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Bullock
Trinity Consolidated Schools
Lexington High School
Bullock
Trinity
Trinity School Board
Thomasville High School
Calvin H. Wiley
Salisbury
Greensboro City High School
Stoval High School
Greensboro
University of North Carolina
Colum University
Julia
December sale of license tags starts December 1
State license tags go on sale December 1 instead of December 15. E. G. Byerly of the Carolina Motor Club urges early purchase to avoid the rush. A new title transfer rule imposes a $2 fine if not transferred within 15 days of purchase. Dust yellow plates with black figures. passenger car rate set at 5 cents per hundredweight, down from 40 cents. Mr. Byerly spoke at the club headquarters in Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Byerly
Carolina Motor Club
Byerlyn
Charlotte
Silver Denied Permission For Chestnut Street Building
Milton Silver a local manufacturer and landlord has been denied permission by the board of adjustment to build a 10000 store apartment on Chestnut street. The board revoked a permit issued by E K Ingram on a wedge shaped property at Chestnut and old Jones street amid protests from Ralph O Smith and nearby residents. The delay stemmed from insufficient maps and evidence and a new platting of the premises was ordered after a site inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Silver
Board of Adjustment
Chestnut Street
Horace Haworth
E. K. Ingram
Chestnut
Old Jones Street
Chief Ingram
Ralph O. Smith
Chief Pleased With Result Of Annual Fire Inspection
In a four week survey city wide, Fire Chief E. K. Ingram reports 8 214 buildings inspected including churches schools depots hospitals and the results show citizens keeping premises safer. Notices were sent to 884 owners with 632 hours logged by firemen and further enforcement possible under state law if hazards persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
E. K. Ingram
Ingram
Fire Department
To &8
Lions Club Picnic At Guilford College Area
Members of the High Point Lions club and guests from several cities gathered at Pleasants' Cabin near Guilford College for a picnic supper and an informal program. Thomas E. Dodamead drew rapid sketches and an ocean scene with colored crayons. Prizes were awarded, visitors included C. D. Nelson and Major and Mrs. Greene, and the group enjoyed dancing and bridge after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Lions Club
Pleasants’ Cabin
Guilford College
Thomas E. Dodamead
Dodamead
M. L. Slate
C. D. Nelson
Greensboro Lions Club
Greene
Greensboro Club
M. B. Leath
Juanita Horne
Winston-Salem
Harry Doctor
Sara Wagger
Jewel Bolton
Farl Raper
Asheville
Pine Woods Memorial meeting called by association president
The president of Pine Woods Memorial Association has called a meeting for Sunday October 3 at 2 30 p m at the church located one and a half miles north of Thomasville on highway 109.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Pine Woods Memorial Association
Highway 109
City zoning board considers rezoning business to residential
The map by civil engineer W F Freeman and city engineer Silas McBee shows a 150 square foot area in Business A. The board finds insufficient to build a permitted structure and recommends changing the zone to Residence A. Mr Silver argues he bought for business use, facing objections from nearby residents. The board notes the area is surrounded by homes and cites little need for a business zone there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Freeman
Silas McBee
Silver
Kiwanis Carolinas Convention Set for Charlotte
The 17th annual Kiwanis Carolinas district convention will be held October 28 to 30 at Hotel Charlotte. Singers Dorothy Baker and Maury Pearson will perform, backed by the Charlotte Male Chorus of 24 voices, with Baker noted for Seattle broadcasts and studies in Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Baker
Carolinas
Kiwanis Clubs
Charlotte
Miss Baker
Mr. Pearson
Boomerang Invention Attributed To Australian Aborigines
A historical note credits the boomerang to the Aboriginal peoples of Australia. The tool is described as a returning curved throw weapon used for hunting and sport, reflecting long standing Indigenous craftsmanship and cultural heritage.
City fourth in building work during August
High Point ranked fourth in North Carolina for construction spending in August 1937 with 127 134 dollars. Additions repairs accounted for 63 567 dollars and new residential building for 39 680 dollars while non residential work totaled 235 887 dollars. State total 1 782 556 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
North Carolina
State Department of Labor
Durham
Charlotte
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Raleigh
Remarkable Turnip Resembles Human Figure Displayed
Will Turner of Longstreet, a fireman with the Southern Railway, displayed a huge turnip shaped like a man at The Enterprise yesterday. The vegetable has two legs two arms a head a neck and a body and Turner says he is a deer hunter in his off time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Enterprise
Will Turner
Longstreet
Southern Railway Company
Fire Crews Fight Two Small Blazes No Damage
Firemen were called yesterday afternoon to extinguish two minor fires. An old stove at 907 Thissel Street ignited while a trash pile at North Main and Church streets burned. No damage reported in either incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thissel Street
North Main
Church Streets
Consistory to Meet at Home of Coy E Moose
The consistory of the First Evangelical and Reformed church will meet tonight at 7 30 at 802 Fourth street home of Coy E Moose. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical and Reformed Church
Coy E. Moose
Fourth Street
Chicago Produce Prices for Butter and Eggs
Chicago producers report steady butter with creamery specials at 93 score extras 92 and firsts 88-89 and standards 90. Eggs at 6,660 total receipts show weak demand with extra firsts local 23 percent and current receipts around 21 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Largest Cooking School Here Concludes After Four Days
The biggest cooking school in The Enterprise history closed this morning after a four day event at the Paramount theatre. Miss Ella Outland lectured and demonstrated while nine grand prizes were awarded to attendees including Lucile Kane and Mrs. J. T. Perkins for groceries, and Mrs. Co. L. Agner for an iron or toaster. Market baskets and various food and household prizes were won by numerous residents across multiple addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount Theatre
Ella Outland
Lucile Kane
Franklin Street
J. T. Perkins
Centennial Avenue
Co. L. Agner
Ragan Street
The
Household Appliance Company
William G. Freeman
Tryon Street
Westinghouse
Rose Furniture Company
R. P. Huckaby
South Main Street
Robertson's Bakery
J. C. Causby
Woodberry Avenue
Perkinson’s Jewelry Store
J. H. King
Thurston Street
Eaird’s Department Store
G. W. Bowden
Park Street
Clover
Clover Brand
Bud Kearns
Woodrow Avenue
Duke Power Company
J. E. Davis
Randleman
Joe Kidd
Thistle Street
Thomas H. Elder
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Madame Meredith
South Main
High Point, N. C
Lyle
North Main Street
A. BR. Bullock
Ben Swartzberc
Beeson How. Co
Seward
S MA
East Commerce
Black Hawk
Fryers
Tion
Denton
High Point, M
Aumennes
G. H. Elliott
Garland
Lions Club
Australia
City Fourth
Palm & Gene Beauty Shop
English St
Paul Younts
North Main St
Madam Ardelle
Winston
Gray
Central Ice Delivery CO
Quality Shoe
City Shoe Shop
Loin and
T.bone
Norfolk
United Marke
Fresh Fish and Meats
Atlantic Beer
Atlantic Ale
American Beer
Piedmont Beer
Old Milwaukee Beer
Fidelo Beer
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