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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1931

Page

9

Salvation Army pool closes season after record attendance

The Salvation Army swimming pool ended its season yesterday afternoon with officials pleased by turnout. Open since mid June, 150 to 200 youngsters daily used the cool water to beat the sun, and the season saw no accidents. Lifeguard Philmore Lily oversaw swim lessons as the water was regularly changed and no infections reported. Pool hours mainly Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday.

Salvation Army Philmore Lily

Wheat and corn rally as shorts cover on Chicago futures

Short sellers rushed to cover before the board of trade close as grains jumped to intraday highs. Wheat showed improved undertone with less pressure amid fresh crop doubts from Europe, while corn for September delivery rose as much as four cents from the prior low.

Chicago Board of Trade Europe

Cotton opens steady on moderate demand in New York

New York August 26 cotton edges higher amid steady Liverpool cables. Trading shows open and close figures for the September to July futures with ranges around 700 to 800, indicating cautious demand and price adjustments.

New York Liverpool Jan

New Orleans Cotton Opens Quietly on August Market

New Orleans reports a quiet cotton opening with Liverpool prices stronger than expected. Early trades show gains of four to five points across months including October December January March May and July with mixed intraday highs and lows.

New Orleans Liverpool

N H Silver to reopen Friday night in remodeled store

N H Silver company announces a Friday evening reopening from 7 30 to 10 30 at 129 South Main street. The Saturday morning formal reopening follows the fire loss on February 17 1931. The store will operate cash only and offers new departments and displays with souvenirs for attendees.

N. H. Silver Company South Main Street Phillip Silver

MacDonald Forms National Government Amid Labor Split

Prime Minister MacDonald, after receiving the seal of office, attends the privy council and leads a united Conservative Liberal cabinet past labor opposition. A Hampstead Division move to expel him prompts him to explain urgent retrenchment to avoid financial collapse and calls for patience until Parliament reconvenes.

Downing Street MacDonald No. 1 Labor Party Hampstead London Labor

Navy Board Probes Death Leap of Wife of Commander Price

A naval board of inquiry was called in San Francisco to investigate the death of Mrs Daisy Price 26 wife of Lieut Commander George D Price after police wrapped up with a coroner jury ruling death in a manner unknown The inquiry will be aboard the aircraft carrier U S Lexington where Price serves as an officer Mrs Price died after falling four stories from her apartment window into the pavement underneath.

San Francisco Naval Board of Daisy Price George D. Price L. H. C. Johnson Lexington Price

High Point Third In Work Placements

A federal state labor bureau report shows High Point ranked third in new jobs created last week. Asheville led with 79 placements, Raleigh 43, Charlotte 40, Winston Salem 35, and Wilmington 11.

Employment Areau Federal-State Labor Bureau Reporting Service High Point Asheville Raleigh Charlotte Winston-Salem Wilmington

Roosevelt Angers Tamany Hall by Ignoring Plea

Albany Aug 26 Franklin D Roosevelt NY governor and Tam many Hall split over graft probe on upstate cities. Dunnigan and Steingut vow to fight Hofstadter immunity plan, calling it unfair. Roosevelt says no upstate inquiry expected. awaits governor’s stance on city probe.

Albany N. Y Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Tammany Hall Upstate John J. Dunnigan Irwin Steingut Roosevelt Hofstadter Committee New York City

Campaign funds committee probes Cannon bank deposits in 1928 race

Senate investigators reviewed three-year-old Virginia and District of Columbia bank records to trace Bishop James Cannon Jr.’s expenditures for his anti Smith drive in Virginia against Alfred E. Smith. Bank officials testified about accounts opened for anti Smith funds and transfers to the campaign committee.

Washington Virginia District of Columbia Senate Campaign Funds Committee James Cannon, Jr Alfred E. Smith Perry Seay American Bank and Trust Company of Richmond Fr. W. Sheffield anti-Smith Committee Ada Burroughs Seay Nye Sheffield Continental Trust Company of Washington Orange C. B. Stevens Charlottesville E. C. Jameson New York Tinkham Massachusetts

Highway Patrolman and Woodell Tied to Magisterial Probe

PECIAL TO THE GREENSBORO Aug 1936 A highway patrolman working with a High Point magistrate cited a motorist using the magistrate calling card rather than a traffic ticket. The affidavit by Greensboro lawyer Harry R. Stanley alleges arrest fees were not turned over to the county and that the magistrate, B A Woodell, fined Elwood Hopper $5 plus $4.50 costs after Hopper appeared with the card. The affidavit describes further irregularities and notes the case will be turned over to the September grand jury for review.

Greensboro High Point Harry R. Stanley Stanley Elwood Hopper Percy Street Greensboro Creamery Dairy, Inc B. A. Woodell Justice of the Peace G. R. Duncan Hopper N. C Woodell Mr. Stanley E. B. Jeffreys State Highway Commission BE. B. Jeffreys Ee State Highway Commission Jeffress

Leal and Davis Appeal As Supreme Court Hears Case

Asheville August 26 Luke Lea Tennessee publisher seeks relief from a six to ten year term after conviction for defrauding Central Bank and Trust Co of 1136000. His son Luke Lea Jr and Wallace B. Davis receive prison or fine sentences. Judge Barnhill sets 90 day window for appeals with bonds posted for each defendant. Davis already faces a five to seven year sentence in Raleigh for bank failure. E P Charlet, associate, was acquitted.

Asheville Luke Lea Tennessee North Carolina Supreme Court Central Bank and Trust Company Lea Buncombe County Wallace B. Davis M. W. Barnhill Davis Barnhill I Jr Supreme Court North Carolina Raleigh E. P. Charlet Leas Lourt

Attorneys Await Transcribed Evidence in City Charge Hearing

Prosecuting Attorney James B Lovelace and City Attorney Grover H Jones said evidence in the council hearing of C F Causey charges against City Accountant Wagner was being transcribed. Tomorrow they may draw formal bribery charges. Wagner continues to work at City Hall as council offers no removal.

James B. Lovelace Grover H. Jones C. F. Causey Wagner Lovelace

Lindberghs Reach Tokyo Home Amid Crowd And Cameras

Colonel Lindbergh and his wife arrive at Dr. Teusler’s residence in Tokyo after a crowded 2.4 mile procession from the station. Ambassador Forbes and embassy staff join the couple as 35 reporters pursue every moment. Lindbergh muses on a possible Pacific air route, noting feasibility with demand and southern routing.

Lindberghs Ambassador Forbes James Russell Edwin Neville Thomas Crawford Colonel Lindbergh R. B. Teusler Ueno Station Mrs. Lindbergh

Mike Conner Named Mississippi Governor Victory Declared

Jackson congested with reports as Mike Conner conceded the Mississippi governor run off to Martin Sennett after yesterday's Democratic nomination contest. Hugh White telegraphed congratulations to the winner.

Mike Conner Mississippi Jackson Miss Hugh White Martin Sennett Mike Wwinner

Stewards Honor Samuel L Davis Memory at Wesley Memorial

Resolutions of respect from the Board of Stewards of Wesley Memorial church praise the life and service of Professor Samuel L. Davis of High Point who died recently. Drafted by George H. Crowell W C Idol and J A Johnson the resolutions express sorrow and loyalty to his family and commend his Christian works and leadership.

Samuel L. Davis Wesley Memorial Church George H. Crowell W. C. Idol J. A. Johnson North Carolina Christian Advocate High Point Enterprise Board of Stewards

Illness Fatal for S Wilson A Longtime Citizen

J W Wilson a well known High Point resident died at 10:15 pm at his daughter's home 203 Lindsay Street after eleven years of declining health due to paralysis He was 79 born December 26 1852 in Chatham County the son of Rev J C Wilson and May Jones He came to High Point from Randolph County 35 years ago His wife Genevieve Booker died 27 years ago Survived by four sons T W of Asheboro S K of Friendship J W and J K of High Point and two daughters Mrs Hoskins and Mrs T M Ogden of Spencer Funeral at 19 oclock tomorrow from Mrs Hoskins residence with Rev J D Barnette Rev F L Conrad and Rev J M Hilliard officiating Interment Oakwood Cemetery Pallbearers listed as C B Mattocks H W Hayes Charles M Kephart Walter Kirkman S P Keziah W W Kendall

J. &. Wilson J. D. Hoskins Lindsay Street Mr. Wilson Chatham County J. C. Wilson May Jones High Point Randolph County Genevieve Booker Wilson First Baptist Church T. W Asheboro S. K Friendship J. W J. K Hoskins T. M. Ogden Spencer Koonce Funeral Home

City Buys Bonds in 1932 Maturity Market

High Point bought 85000 dollars worth of its own bonds due in 1982 after receiving an offering notice from New York brokers. City Manager E M Knox wired an order to redeem part of the budgeted debt, and the offer was accepted shortly before noon. The move saved interest and a portion of principal.

High Point New York E. M. Knox

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