Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Furniture Plant, Other News Items from King, N.C., June 18, 1925

Furniture Plant for King, N.C. . . . New Store to Open Soon—Personal and Other News Items

King, June 15—The factory, lot and machinery of The King Manufacturing Company located on Main and Depot streets have been purchased by Messrs. S.A. Hennis, H.L. Hennis and M. Samet of Mount Airy, and Mr. F.N. Jones of High Point. They have reincorporated the business under the name of Blue Ridge Furniture Manufacturing Co. The machinery is being overhauled, also some new additions will e added to the factory building, a new dry kiln will be erected. They will start the work of actual manufacturing next Monday. When they get in full swing, they will work 40 to 50 men. All of these gentlemen are men of substantial means and it is believed they will make a big success with this business.

Mr. F.N. Jones, who has had 20 years’ experience in the manufacture of furniture, will manage the manufacturing end. They will make living room suites, dressers, chairs, safes and plant benches.

It is believed that this manufacturing establishment will eventually prove to be one of King’s best assets.

Other News

Mr. Max Samet of High Point has purchased from The Farmers Union Bank and Trust company the store building and lot formerly occupied by the Stokes Supply Co. on North Depot street. Mr. Samet expects to open up this store in about 30 days carrying a full line of dry goods, shoes and furniture. Mr. Samnet owns a mercantile business in High Point, and the store here will be a branch store. [Newspaper spelled owner’s last name “Samet” on first two references and “Samnet” on third.]

Ruth, the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Hartman, who underwent a minor operation in the Baptist hospital at Winston-Salem last week, is reported to (be) doing nicely.

Miss Faye Tillotson left Friday for Chapel Hill, which she goes to enter summer school.

Dr. and Mrs. Grady Stone and Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Shore returned from a short stay at Blowing Rock.

The wheat harvest is on in this section. There seems to be about an average crop.

Mr. J.S.D. Pulliam, who has been on the sick list for some time, shows some improvement, we are glad to note.

The M.W.A. baseball team of this place took one away from Germantown Saturday. The final score was 10 to 3. The game was played on the Germantown ground.

The ladies’ aid society of the Moravian church met Friday at “Bonnie View,” the beautiful home of Dr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Griffin in West end. The Sunday School lesson was read and discussed by the ladies, after which time refreshments of ice tea and cake were served by the hostess.

The Red Goose baseball team of this place crossed bats with the Rural Hall boys on the King diamond Saturday, resulting in a score of 11 to 4 in favor of the Geese.

Mrs. Dr. E.M. Griffin had for her week end guest Mrs. Patsy Lee Moore of Winston-Salem.

Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Turner of Winston-Salem spent Sunday with Mrs. Turner’s parents in Walnut Hills.

Misses Annie and Jennie Pulliam of High Point spent Sunday with their parents here.

Mr. Albert Hutchins of Winston-Salem was among visitors here Sunday.

Mr. Jessie Bowen of Winston-Salem spent a short while here yesterday.

Mr. Peyton Hutchins of Winston-Salem spent the day Sunday with his parents on east Main street.

Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Spainhower (Spainhour?) of Winston-Salem were the gusts of Dr. and Mrs. H.G. Harding in west end yesterday.

Supper and refreshments will be served her on Saturday, July 4th. Proceeds will go toward the erection of the new Christian church on west Main street. Everybody invited and a general good time promised to all who attend.

From the front page of the Danbury Report, Wednesday, June 17, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn91068291/1925-06-17/ed-1/seq-1/#words=June+17%2C+1925

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