Blue Chips Lead Market Rise in High Priced Stocks
Wall Street extended gains led by the Blue Chips group as high priced shares hit new records. General Electric U S Steel and Allis Chalmers posted sizable intraday gains before retreating. Allied Chemical and other issues climbed 5 to 9 points amid strong demand and reduced security loan levels.
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New York
Wall Street
Steel Common
General Electric
Allie Chalmers
Westinghouse Electric Commercial Solvents
New York Central
Norfolk and Western
Federal Reserve
U. S Steel
Allis Chalmere
Allied Chemical
Midland Steel Products
Columbian Carbon
United Aircraft
Westinghouse Electric
International Telephone
Auburn Auto
Commercial Solvents
New Orleans Cotton Opens Firm on Farm Board Move
The New Orleans cotton market opened firm with gains of 75 to 100 cents per bale. Futures rose early on federal farm board lending action to cotton co operatives, aided by favorable cables and Texas drought, closing steady with modest advances across the contract board.
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New Orleans
Federal Farm Board
Texas
Ballance Funeral Held From Late Residence
Funeral services for Mrs. J. W. Ballance a Trinity resident who died at her home early Tuesday morning were held at the residence at 10 30 this morning conducted by Dr J B Craven and Rev W R Kelly of Trinity M E church. Interment followed in Hopewell cemetery with pallbearers and flower bearers named.
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J. W. Ballance
Trinity
J. B. Craven
Greensboro
W. R. Kelly
Trinity M. E. Church
Jesus
R. L. Royals
W. C. Massey
J. C. White
J. R. Reddick
C. A. Wagoner
W. A. Bivens
Miss Hazel York Dies in Morganton State Hospital
Miss Hazel Frazier York died yesterday at 11:15 AM in the State Hospital Morganton after six years as a patient. Born April 1 1903 in Randolph County she was the daughter of W C and Jennie Gray York. Survived by parents and sister Mrs Lillian Smith of Greensboro funeral set for Wednesday 11 AM at Hopewell M E church with interment in Hopewell cemetery. The funeral party will leave the Highland avenue home at 10 15 AM.
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Hazel Frazier York
W. C. York
Highland Avenue
State Hospital
Morganton
Miss York
Randolph County
W. C
Jennie Gray York
York
Lillian Smith
Greensboro
Hopewell M. E
Clara I. Cox
Springfield Friends Church
W. R. Harriss
Hopewell Church
Hopewell Cemetery
Funeral forWilliam A. Coltrane
Funeral services for William A. Coltrane, Randolph county resident, were held at Old Union M P Church in Trinity township. Rev J H Brindle officiated with numerous friends and relatives in attendance. Pallbearers included T Y Holcomb R K Hayworth B L Lane Ernest Davis Branson Davis and Lewis Davis. Flowers were carried by a large group of local women.
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William A. Coltrane
Randolph County
Trinity Township
Old Union M. P. Church
J. H. Brindle
Randleman
T. Y. Holcomb
R. K. Hayworth
Beulah Trotter
J. Ernest Davis
John F. Beeson
Ethel Hinshaw
Aileen Beeson
Edna Davis
Eula Richardson
E. J. Hohn
W. N. King
Ancy Hinshaw
Lola Gertrude Beeson
Kathleen Davis
P. D. Nicholson
Fair and Warmer Pleases Big Crowd at American Theater
A well filled house enjoyed the three act comedy Fair and Warmer at the American theater last night. Ruth Amos and Hassell Shelton led with strong performances while Beth Elliott Jack Soan and George H Ixyle also scored. The Shelton Amos company closes their six week run at week’s end with another two shows before The Trail of the Lonesome Pine replaces it.
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American Theater
Ruth Amos
Hassell Shelton
Miss Amos
Mr. Shelton
Beth Elliott
Jack Soan
George H. Ixyle
Shelton Amos
Wheat Drops Sharply Then Recovers in Chicago Trading
Wheat prices fall to nearly a bushel under the prior day level in Chicago trading before a late rally. The drop follows a disputed Canadian crop estimate that Canadian railways deny releasing, with U S stocks showing varied movement and broad market activity as traders react to the report.
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Chicago
Holbrook to Command Fort Bragg and 13th Artillery
Brig. Gen. Lucius R. Holbrook arrives in Fayetteville to assume command of Fort Bragg and the thirteenth field artillery brigade. He comes directly from the Philippine Islands.
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Fayetteville
Lucius R. Holbrook
Ft. Bragg
Thirteenth Field Artillery Brigade
Philippine Islands
Stock Quotations From Local Market Page
Brief, unclear stock quotes showing company fragments and percentages. Includes entries like Penn Road Corp and Shenandoah with percentages, but several names are incomplete or garbled. Overall page presents scattered figures without full company names or clear transactions.
New York Cotton Opens Firm on Dry Southwest Weather
The New York cotton market opens firm with gains of 25 to 81 points as dry warm southwest weather and firm Liverpool influence support futures. Active months rise while December and March hit new highs, then ease slightly as selling and profit taking set in during the first trading half hour. Liverpool cables show broad buying and covering on bleak crop signals.
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New York
Liverpool
Liverpool Cables
P.C
Asheville Golfer Wilburn Baird Leads Early Qualifying
ASHEVILLE Aug 20 Wilburn Top Baird the youthful Asheville golfer led early finishers in the qualifying round of the annual men's invitation golf tournament at Asheville golf and country club. He posted 73 for the first 18 holes tying Alan Smith of Asheville for the first half honors while his 36 hole total stood at 154.
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Asheville
P Wilburn
Baird
Asheville Golf and Country Club
Alan Smith
Airmail Letters and Weight Report Abroad and in America
Last year England sent about 160 000 air letters totaling roughly 5 tons. In America airmail volume averages 230 tons monthly.
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England
America
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A&p Food Stores
Rajah Brand
Lic
Eagle Brand
Dethal
Pint
Chipso
Ie Ge
Ballance
Virginia Johnson
Mildred Johnson
Beatrice Royals
Ruth Spencer
Jessie Crowson
Lena Hughes
Ruby Payne
Lucile Payne
Aurelia Payne
Bess Johnson
Carrie Phillips
Lois Massey
Juanita Andrews
Carrie Crawford
Kathleen Johnson
Celeste Royals
Grace McDowell
Pauline Payne
Sarah Massey
D. R. Younts
John Heilig
J. D. Brame
H. M. Crawford
Robert Royals
Hazel York
Hopewell
WM. A. Coltrane
Shelton-Amos
Chicago Grain
ATMO
Boise
Ohio
Certainteed
Chrysler
Cuba
Davidson Chem Drugs Inc
Dupont Hudson Mtre
Erie
CTS
Oke
Houston
Fear Ok
Liggett
L’vill
Nash
Mont Wardi
WGN
Sts
Nynheb
Norfolk and West
Gk Mae
MR i
Swine
Pan Am Pet
Biss Wean
Pena BR Raik Eee
Phillig Mgoltit
Ea Win Eet
Radio
Eve
Ned i
Kevin Sete
Acs
Seana
Sears Roebuck
Sinclair
Vctecenesu
Devies Ches & Ohio
Eas Cutan
Wes Ciseeit & M
Capiti
Norfolk
Seaboard
Bgu Pacific
Ok Okies
Ieee
Western Union
Gen. Holbrook
Ft Bragg
View Pinances
Sou Corp
Levee
Penn Road Corp
Wea
Shenandoah
English Street
Will Isider
CC. O Love
Enterprise
Coffield Furniture Co
United States
High Point
Toa
Trojan Jr
New Department
Fortable
North Main Street
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