Panelists evaluate color in furniture at High Point press event
Six manufacturers spoke at a High Point press conference in the new High Point National Furniture Mart. they praised strong market demand and the national scope of the furniture trade. Ancell and Booth noted sales gains, while Lax and Otteran highlighted rising color emphasis in upholstery and case goods across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
National Furniture Mart
North Carolina
High Point National Furniture Mart
Dale van Otteran
Furniture City
Grand Rapids
Mich
Oscar Lax
Vermont Furniture Co
Winoski
Vermont
Tom Kindel
Kindel Furniture Co
Kenneth Booth
Ward Furniture Manufacturing Co
Fort Smith, Ark
Jimmy Smith
Sunset Lamp Corp
Los Angeles
Calif
Nathan Ancell
Baumritter, Corp
N. Y
Paul Fine
Ancell
Lax
Booth
van Otteran
Auto Driver Charged After High Point Crash
A two-vehicle collision at 8 20 p m near Washington Drive and Centennial Avenue led to W Coleman of Steele Street charged with leaving the scene. His car valued at about 25 dollars. James S Paul 20 of N Centennial Avenue faces a stop sign violation charge. Pauls passengers Norma Jean Paul and another unnamed occupant were injured. Carroll Leslie Jester of Jamestown was involved in the other car and charged with a separate offense. The Paul car sustained about 275 dollars damage. the Jester car about 275 dollars. The incident occurred at 4 45 p m at Commerce Street and Mangum Avenue.
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Washington Drive
Centennial Avenue
W. Coleman
Steele Street
James S. Paul
N. Centennial Avenue
Paul
Norma Jean Paul
Ee Centen
Carroll Leslie Jester
Jamestown
Jester
Commerce Street
Mangum Avenue
Two High Point Residents Injured In Gun Accident
A shooting accident left David Gordon and Bobby Stead hospitalized after Gordon, 20, demonstrated a rifle and slipped a live cartridge. Police say no serious injuries. A stolen car found near Dublin, Va., owned by John C.ow, was reported late. car valued at 3200 dollars. Break ins at Carolina Springs West Point Avenue and Grimes Street, Broad Street car wash, Swarm Supply vending machines. thefts recorded. Assault charges filed against Charles J. George, Steven D. Graves, and Cecil H. Hamm.
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Virginia
David Gordon
Gordon Road
Bobby Stead
Gordon
Ne & It
Seeeeee Oas Young
Dublin
John C.ow
Wright
Clarence
Breeden
Carolina Springs
West Point Avenue
Men Co
Grimes Street
Broad
Charles J. George
Randolph St
Steven D. Graves
Potts Avenue
Cecil H. Hamm
Oak Street
Prayer for Tuesday Day of Year
Prayer expresses gratitude for seasonal changes and asks for courage to trust God through dark nights and bright days, affirming His nearness.
Animal Shelter Revises Visiting Hours on Red Road
Sheriff Clayton H. Jones announced new visiting hours for the dog pound on Red Road near Interstate 40. The schedule takes effect Sunday with Saturday and Sunday visits 2 to 6 p.m. and Monday to Friday visits 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The change aims to help working people adopt a dog.
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Red Road
Interstate Highway 40
Clayton H. Jones
Jones
Tests Slated For Police Applicants
Police applicant tests set for Thursday evening in High Point City and street departments. Sessions at 8 p.m. at the Civil Service Commission office on East Commerce Street. Additional tests on Thursday November 12 for assistant recreation center director. New posts include assistant street foreman with a starting salary of 360 dollars monthly. Full info from High Point Civil Service Commission office.
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Civil Service Commission
E. Commerce Street
High Point Civil Service’ Commission
McPherson Heads North Carolina Cancer Society Body
Raleigh High Point Enterprise reports Holt McPherson rose to head the North Carolina Division of the American Cancer Society at the two day meeting. Dr Lindsey of Hamlet was elected to succeed McPherson as chairman.
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Raleigh
High Point Enterprise
Holt McPherson
North Carolina
American Cancer Society
McPherson
Lindsey
Hamlet
Death of Walton Anderson Dean at Newport University
Dr. Wal Anderson 61 dean of Newport University School of Education died Sunday from a heart attack. He previously taught at the University of Minnesota, Columbia Teachers College, Northwestern University and Montana State.
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Wal Anderson
Newport University
School of Education
University of Minnesota
Columbia
Teachers College
Northwestern University
Montana State
Van Cliburn Glows at Greensboro concert
Van Cliburn's Greensboro recital at Memorial Auditorium drew a large crowd of furniture industry guests linked to Basic-Witz Furniture. The program featured Beethoven and Chopin with Brahms and Brahms intermezzi, noted for his striking technique though some passages lacked lasting lyrical warmth.
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van Cliburn
Greensboro Memorial Auditorium
Bernard Copeland
Basic-Witz Furniture Company
Basic Witz
National Symphony Orchestra
Washington, D.C
Cliburn
Ann Beethoven
Chon
Brahms
Beethoven
Cho
Ning
City Hall Robbery Probed As Lie Detector Tests Begin
City workers and two janitors undergo lie detector testing in Raleigh as detectives press leads in the Oct. 5 theft of 5600 from the city cash drawer. Investigators question nearly 100 people while focusing on a basement switchboard and stairwell access.
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High Point Detective Division
Raleigh
City Coin Department
Guilford GOP delegation faces Democratic critique over record
Democratic leader Jake Froelich charges Guilford County’s 1963 Republican General Assembly delegation did little for the area. He cites failures in Senate and House actions, including one victory to curb ABC stores and criticism of Senator Don Badgley’s and others’ positions and fundraising actions.
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Guilford County
Townshi
Jake _ Froelic
GOP
Siena Deee
Froelich
Phil Lacy
Lacy
Eesioners
Tien
General Assembly
GOP Assembly
Saipen Ree
Accou
Raleigh
Guilford
House
Greensboro
Republican House
Don Badgley
Tomorrow to Bring 74 Degree High and Warmer Weather
Weather observers forecast mild temperatures with partly cloudy skies tomorrow and Wednesday. Tonight should be a bit milder than last night with a low near 33 and highs around 70 today. tomorrow's high near 74.
Renovations Okayed For Buildings In City
City board approved multiple permits totaling a large sum for renovations and new structures. Two new houses authorized, 15 roofing and improvement permits, garages and accessory buildings funded. Young's Furniture and Rug Co.. Lawrence Graves. Millard Bodenheimer listed among permit holders for new builds.
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Young’s Furniture and Rug Company
North Main Street
Lawrence Graves
Futrelle Street
Millard Bodenheimer
Brentwood Street
Wheeler elected to Angus Association membership
ASSN member L F Wheeler of High Point was elected to membership in the American Angus Association at St. Joseph Missouri. The September issuance included 498 memberships for breeders of registered Aberdeen Angus across the United States.
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Jim Hawkins
Enterprise
Smith
Kindel
U.S
Adaline M. Lieberg
U.S.A. Savings
C. W. Barnett
National Retail Merchants Assn
Joyce
Art Richardson
Eagle Scouts
Boy Scout Troup 4
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Joe Goldston
J. Grady Goldston Jr
Hal Ingram Jr
Hal Ingram
Westwood Avenue
Ferndale Junior High
Fred P. Ingram Jr
Uwharrie Boy Scout Council
Animal Shelter
Walter A. Anderson
City
W. T. Saunders
Saunders
Assairs
Clayton Jones
Vonnie Womble
Miss High Point
Penny Tyson
Jaycette
Tom Dickerson Jr
High Point College
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