HPC Coeds Named Masland Covergirls for Fall Market
Sixteen High Point College coeds to model for Masland Duraleather at the Fall Furniture Market in High Point and compete in the Regional Cover girl contest. Past regional winner Anne Navarro from Baltimore earned a national award with a $2,000 total in scholarships and a new car. Coeds from Guilford County and Maryland include Ann Slaughter and Debbie Wilhelm of Greensboro, Jerri Reed of Jamestown, and Deborah Mead and Linda Shipe of Maryland, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Masland Duraleather
High Point
Masland Company
Anne Navarro
Baltimore
Miss Navarro
Masland
Anthony Navarro
Guilford County
Ann Slaughter
L. H. Slaughter
Greensboro
Debbie Wilhelm
R. C. Wilhelm
Jerri Reed
M. D. Reed, Jr
Jamestown
Maryland
Deborah Mead
Rollin P. Mead
Gaithersburg
Linda Shipe
Walter H. Shipe
Potomas
Ann Dykes
William Dykes
Crisfield
Bonnie Henesy
Gregory T. Henesay
Debbie Hovland
Henry H. Hovland
Potomac
Jeanette Jones
W. F. Jones
Oxen Hill
Debbie Chappell
Mas
R. E. Chappell
Charlotte
Nancy Crocket
Roderick M. Crocker
Simsbury
Sue Johnston
Joseph W. Johnston
Melverne
N.Y
Ann Magill
Orrin R. Magill
McLean, Va
Jane Swanson
John L. Swanson
Wyomissing
Lanz Voyiagis
Nick Voyiagis
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Industry Salute Honors Exposition Leadership
The managing director of the Southern Furniture Exposition Building spoke at an Industry Salute program sponsored by the Home Furnishings Council and Woman's Day magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Furniture Exposition
The
Home Furnishings Council
Woman’s Day Magazine
Manufacturers Criticize Debut 72 for Lagging in Promotion
Miss Gloria Muroff reports on a National Home Fashions League survey at Top of the Mart dinner sponsored by the Home Furnishings Council and Woman's Day magazine. Debut 72 boosted awareness and retail appeal but faced manufacturer participation gaps and weak sales buildup. For Debut 73 she calls for tighter theme, urgency, and broader industry effort. Jack Hubbell, president of the Home Furnishings Council, spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Rinfret
Gloria Muroff
Leo Heer
National Home Fashions League
Muroff
Home Furnishings Council
Woman’s Day Magazine
Miss Muroff
High Point
Rinfret-Boston Associates Inc
Rinfret
Dr. Rinfret
Polish Art Exhibited By Film In High Point area
A Polish art collection is shown at two High Point venues during the fall furniture market. Rupert A. Harwell says the larger display sits in a former Erwin-Lambeth factory showroom in Thomasville open to public and buyers, while a select grouping appears in the Lambeth showroom at Southern Furniture Exposition Building. The council debates a leaner staff and consumer oriented plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
High Point
Rupert A. Harwell
International Arts Import Co. Ltd
Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Thomasville
Twin Lambeth
E. Green Drive
Southern Furniture Exposition
Tomlinson
Regent’s Park
W. High Avenue
Domani line debuts at fall furniture market
Burris Furniture Industries introduces Domani, a new European style furniture line designed by Danish designer Henning Korch. The collection features low profile chairs and sofas molded from cold cure urethane and covered in soft fabrics, hailed as a plastic furniture breakthrough. Oak furniture maintains strong sales across multiple firms, with firms like Fox Furniture Manufacturing, Williams Furniture, American Drew and others citing oak as a leading material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domani
Burris Furniture Industries
Burris
Henning Korch
Switzerland
Rome
Korch
Southern Furniture Exposition
Stan DuBose
Williams Furniture Division
Georgia- Pacific Corp
American Drew
North Wilkesboro
Tom Story Jr
Norman Hekler
Burris Industries
High Point Furniture Makers Highlight New Q Foam Cushions
Domann and Earlow introduce Q foam cushioning from E R Carpenter Co to boost compression and recovery. High Point showrooms feature Barlon, Regent's Park by Tomlinson, and Kroehler 18 foot U sectional with high density foam and fiberfill cushions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlon
W. Green Drive
High Point
Kroehler Manufacturing Co
Furniture In'72 What is ahead for home furnishings in 1972
Economists foresee growth and change in home furnishings through 1972 with rising orders and shipments, more industry mergers, and expanded advertising. major firms like Monsanto Singer U S Plywood Armstrong Burlington grow in production. Federated and Macy’s push discount retailing. housing starts rise and 25-34 age group income growth expands demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsanto Corp
Singer Manufacturing Co
U. S. Plywood Champion Papers Inc
Armstrong Cork Co
Burlington Industries
Burlington House
Federated Department Stores Inc
Macy’s
New York
Drexel Heritage
Carpet firms return to High Point market with Barwick exhibit
A major carpet maker reenters the High Point fall furniture market after two decades away. E. T. Barwick Carpet Mills of Chamblee Georgia showcases a complete program in Space 205 at the High Point National Furniture Mart, aligned with Barwick Furniture Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Home Furnishings
E. T. Barwick Carpet Mills
Chamblee
Barwick
High Point National Furniture Mart
Barwick Furniture Ltd
Special Smile Welcome at Southern Furniture Exposition
Dealers registering at the Building during the fall market will be given a smile button as a friendly welcome. Thousands of smile buttons have been ordered for retailers to wear throughout the market at the Southern Furniture Exposition Building.
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HPC
Sonny Hedgecock
Council
Robert Marks
Enterprise
Pierre A. Rinfret
Nixon
John Connally
United States
Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc
Robert Sachs
Fox Furniture Manufacturing Co
Rome Ga
Domann
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