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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1930
Page
11
New Orleans and Chicago markets show light activity as cotton opens with small gains before slipping back after rain forecasts. Wheat, corn, and oats show mixed bids with some minor price moves while grain traders await Washington drought data and belt conditions.
A short dialogue fragment shows a father explaining why Adam was created first to allow him a chance to speak. The exchange centers on a son named Tommy and a father’s theological musing in a domestic setting.
In New York trading the bear crowd loses nerve after attempts to push prices down. Early losses 3 points but prices regrouped with some gains in American Tobacco B Allied Chemical Atchison and Case while Republic Steel and International Paper fell to yearly lows. Call money rose to 42 percent with brokerage loans expected to drop later.
New York August 14 Cotton opened steady and later mixed with covering seen in active months. New October around 11.96 and March 12.40 while Liverpool cables note hedge liquidation absorbed by covering ahead of Washington drought data due in the afternoon.
August 14 Asheville Kayton Smith of Savannah fell in the second round to Julius Hughes of Atlanta three and two Carl Dann Jr of Orlando joined Hughes in the semi finals by dispatching Scottson Jr of Atlanta six and five Alan Smith the Asheville medalist beat Joe Adams of Asheville four and two Erwin Laxton of Charlotte beat Berrien Moore of Atlanta five and four to reach the semis with Hughes Alan Smith and Dann
Edward Schneider an 18 year old flier reported by telegraph that fog and rain forced him down at Huntington Pennsylvania while en route from Whitfield New Jersey to a transcontinental destination. He said he would continue as soon as conditions permitted.
Paradoxial West delays travel to Dayton amid storms while Altoona plans reroute by rail. The talk focuses on extending credit to dry region farmers to survive the next year, with Hoover seeking a coordinated credit program involving the government and banks. Indiana Governor Leslie calls for funds as farmers lack collateral to obtain loans.
Ben H. Spence, Washington correspondent for the Toronto Daily Star, told the Institute of Public Affairs at University of Virginia that the Eighteenth Amendment is a success while Canada’s liquor system is a failure. He said government sale, not ownership, governs Canada’s 5,155 outlets with 2,607 selling by the glass on premises and warned Americans of a $2.5 billion potential annual liquor bill if the Canadian model were adopted.
A flag golf tournament at the Lexington Country Club drew about 30 members. Turner Wall Jr. captured first honors while Clifton Pickett took second.
Salisbury Aug 14 Dr J D Rankin dean at Appalachian Training school Boone and L Schildern of the justice department identification bureau Washington spoke before the North Carolina Association of police chiefs. Lieut Gov Fountain also on the program Capt Tragzare special agent for the Southern railroad Mayor Clark Leaksville and Sheriff Hardin Rutherford county were among other speakers.
San Francisco shipments of canned fruits in 19292 reached 205 million pounds, reflecting strong demand for preserved goods and significant coastal trade activity. The bulk of the volume moved to international markets, signaling robust export performance amid global trade dynamics.
In Montgomery on August 14, Alabama leaders and candidates pledged unity against Senator J. Thomas Heflin’s independent bid. With about 101 of 1400 precincts reporting, John H. Bankhead led Frederick S. Thompson for the senatorial nomination as Heflin urged his supporters to abstain or vote only in county races. Heflin runs as a Jefferson Democrat after being barred from the primary.
The Farm Forecaster notes North Carolina tobacco area rose from 16,026 acres in 1871 to 787,090 acres in 1929, with production climbing from 9.6 million pounds to about 498.493 million pounds and prices averaging 18.3 cents. The report highlights yield changes and record acreage in state history.
In Lexington on August 14 a warrant charges Mrs Sylvester Benson with assault with a deadly weapon. Authorities say she struck Roxie Russell with a stick of wood during a confrontation at the Benson home after Russell visited to confront her about remarks. Russell seeks prosecution.
Capt Archibald H Brooks resumes command of the steamer Fairfax in Norfolk after a two day interim during his negligence and inefficiency trial stemming from the Fairfax Tanker Pinthis collision. Inspectors adjourned the hearing awaiting a transcript and will forward the decision to Supervising Inspector General Hoover in Washington.
An advertisement touts Dr Leonhardt s HEM-ROID as a solution to internal piles caused by poor blood circulation. It claims the remedy relieves congestion and strengthens affected parts and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not found.
Lexington August 14 1920– Solicitor P V Critcher indicted Sam Cross for perjury after Cross denied statements to deputies Copley and Surratt about a seized still alleged to be owned by Roy Smith and Paul Phillips. Recorder A J Newton turned Cross over to county authorities with bond set at $500 as the perjury case arises from the same raid. Roy Smith convicted of profanity on public roads and appealed.
The annual Myers reunion gathered over 500 descendants of Elizabeth Myers and her five sons in Davidson County. A Davidson public school program accompanied the event with an address by Prof. Jao R. Patrick, newly named head of Reeds schools.
The City Council of High Point enacts appropriations for the 12 months ending May 31 1931 detailing General Fund allocations for departments such as General Government Law Finance Public Safety Public Service and Water Electric and Welfare with a total of 821 41000. It also allocates Debt Service costs including retirement interest and payment commissions totaling 683 692.50.
The document presents the detailed appropriations of the City of High Point North Carolina for the fiscal year starting June 1 1930 and ending May 31 1931 as shown in the budget. By order of the City Council the 5th day of August 1930 E M Knox City Manager.
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