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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1931

Page

2

Love and a secret endanger Norma in Marlboro tale

Norma Kent and Mark Travers fall for each other amid family drama and a lurking past. Norma faces disapproval from Travers senior while Christine Saunders and Bradley Hunt add tension. A planned wedding to night in Woodbury rockets toward fate as Norma and Mark confront obstacles and an ominous missing call.

Norma Kent Mark Travers Sinew Norma Bob Farrell Christine Saunders Chris Bradley Hunt Marlboro Press Travers Marlboro Mr. Travers Mark Davenport F. M. Travers Chris Saunders Woodbury Hart Brad Farrell

Cotton planting ban eyed by southern leaders and Texas

South Carolina figures Blackwood Hampton Fuller backs a 1932 cotton planting prohibition while Senator E. D. Smith pushes a plan to raise prices by government purchase and crop contracts. Governor Huey P. Long presses Texas and Louisiana for swift action as southern farmers await relief and measures to curb cotton planting.

Hampton P. Fuller South Carolina Governor Blackwood Representative Fulmer Texas U. S E. D. Smith Washington Smith Farm Board Baton Rouge South Huey P. Long Long Louisiana New Orleans

Governor Sterling Deluged With Calls for Special Cotton Legislation

Governor R S Sterling in his Austin office received a new flow of telegrams and letters urging a special session to enact cotton acreage control laws. He did not indicate a decision, noting responses to a prior questionnaire would guide whether lawmakers would be summoned and a plan agreed upon.

Sterling Austin Texas R. S. Sterling

Davis Faces Nine to Thirteen Years in Fraud Case

Wallace warned jurors to avoid discussion as 50 veniremen appeared for jury service in the Davis case. Davis and co defendant William D Harris are accused of a fraudulent conspiracy involving the Securities enterprise and related firms across multiple states. Witnesses from 13 states have been subpoenaed. Davis already faces 9 to 13 years. previous convictions include a four to six year sentence with Luke Lea and Luke Lea Jr. for conspiracy and misapplication of bank funds.

Veniremen Davis Supeme William D. Harris Central Securities, Inc Securities Enterprise Mortgage Guarantee Company Atlanta, Ga The Industrial Company Grand Rapids, Mich Bartley and Company New York Prudential Company Chicago Montana National Bank Central Bank and Trust Company

False reports of bank condition lead to prison terms appealed

Publishing false reports about a bank's condition resulted in prison sentences of five to seven years. Both defendants have appealed the verdicts.

Kemp Climbs Stack Rescue at Yawman and Erbe Plant

A diverging rope rescue unfolds at the Yawman and Erbe plant where Kemp hauls up a line to reach Di Primo. Amid heat and gas, Kemp clings on for over two hours while rescuers fail to reach the top, watching Di Primo fall and survive on a narrow brick ledge eight feet from the summit.

Kemp Yawman and Erbe di Primo

Women Fliers Postponed Contests Shine in Dead Stick Trials

Two women’s events at the meet were postponed to today for derby fliers. Ruth Stewart St Louis and Mrs C E Shankle Fort Sill Okla competed in closed course events, while another 30 mile race for engines up to 610 cubic inches was held. A second 30 mile race for engines up to 650 cubic inches followed. John Livingston Aurora Illinois set a leading mark in dead stick landing at one foot nine inches from center. Lloyd C Yost Pinehurst North Carolina took second two feet two inches behind.

Monica Cali Ruth Stewart St. Louis C. E. Shankle Fort Sill Oklo John Livingston Aurora Lloyd C. Yost Pinehurst N. C Arthur Davis East Lansing Mich L. H. M. Sanderson Shelton Wash W. O. Brice Winnsboro D. C Fighting Squadron Nine Quantico Valanes Sanderson Brice Duke Muller Niles Mich

Seabury Report Sent To Roosevelt On District Attorney

New York August 31 Tammany Hall buzzed as Samuel Seabury’s report on the investigation of District Attorney Thomas C. Crain’s Office moves to Governor Roosevelt in Albany. Crain likely faces censure rather than removal. Untermyer says he will file objections with the governor. The report’s stance may ease Tammany resentment tied to the governor’s legislative inquiry into New York City.

New York Tammany Hall Samuel Seabury Thomas C. T. Crain Roosevelt Albany Crain Samuel Untermyer Seabury New York City

Duke Fraternity Gets Charter From Goblin's Club

Sigma Nu at Huntsville Ontario grants Duke University's Goblin's club a charter. The Duke chapter will be installed early in the fall during the frater nity's 25th convention in Durham, N C.

DUKE Sigma NU Huntsville Ontario Sigma Nu_ fraternity Goblin’s Club Duke University Durham N. C

Hoover Returns to Washington from Rapidan Camp

President Hoover arrived back in Washington shortly before noon today from his Rapidan Camp.

Hoover Washington President Hoover Rapidan

High Point Named Strong NC Manufacturing Leader

The Chamber of Commerce reports High Point holds a favorable position in North Carolina for manufactured product value, wage earners, and annual payroll. It ranks second in the state for wage earners and total wages paid.

Chamber OF Commerce High Point North Carolina

Census of Manufacture highlights High Point leadership

The 1930 Census of Manufactures by the U S Department of Commerce shows High Point with 111 establishments and 11 042 wage earners, averaging 9 748 690 in wages and 52 185 880 in value of products. Other North Carolina cities listed include Asheville Charlotte Durham Gastonia Greensboro Raleigh Wilmington and Winston Salem with detailed establishment counts wages and product values.

North Carolina Department of Commerce High Point Asheville Charlotte Durham Gastonia Greensboro Raleigh Wilmington Winston-Salem

Ceremonies End for Lindberghs in Tokyo Visit

In Tokyo on August 31 Premier Wakatsuki hosted a grand dinner for Col. and Mrs. Lindbergh, closing a string of official events as the couple prepared to tour Japan. About fifty dignitaries attended before the pair visited Karuizawa to view Mount Asama, with its eruptions. Col. Lindbergh later addressed 600 aviators on American aeronautical progress, focusing on night flying and radio use.

Tokyo Wakatsuki Charles A. Lindbergh Lindberghs Karuizawa Ambassador Forbes Mount Asama Japan Col. Lindbergh Army Navy America

Woodcock Favors End of Paid Informers in Dry Law Work

Prohibition Director Woodcock stated he supports eliminating paid informers by federal dry agents in all areas where this can be done without hindering enforcement. He cited a $150,000 saving in the past year from reduced informer use and better agent deployment, aided by district attorneys to avoid unnecessary witness appearances.

Washington Woodcock

Coca-Cola Directors Keep Quarterly Dividend at 1.75

Coca Cola directors in Atlanta declare the regular quarterly dividend of 1.75 dollars on common stock and maintain the additional 25 cent per share extra dividend approved at two prior meetings.

Coca-Cola Atlanta Coca-Cola Company

Statesville to Begin Weekly Record Publication Next Month

NEW WEEKLY STATESVILLE Aug 31 The Statesville Record a weekly newspaper is scheduled to begin publication here next month.

Statesville

Charleston Earthquake Struck 1886 City in Ruins

Charleston remembers the 1886 earthquake that devastated the city on August 31. Five tremors ruined structures, with St Michael's church clock stopping at 9 54 PM. Reports say about 50 deaths and $8 million in damages across Charleston and surrounding areas.

Charleston D. C United States Alex Salley, Jr State Historical Commission St. Michael’s Episcopal Church The News and Courier Broad Street Carolinas Georgia

Physician's Body Found in New York Apartment

Dr. William R. Hurst, a 33 year old physician, was found slumped on a settee in pajamas with hands tied behind his back and a handkerchief. No signs of violence. An autopsy was ordered after a stomach full of liquor and a gin-filled demijohn were found at the scene.

New York William R. Hurst Thomas A Gonzales Gonzales

Professor Blackwell Speaks on Worldly Anxiety at First Baptist

Professor Hoyt Blackwell preached at the First Baptist Church on the topic Worldly Anxiety Its Diagnosis and Its Cure using Matthew 25 34 as the text but drawing from Genesis and Jesus sermon on the mount to argue that anxiety over material needs distracts from seeking Gods kingdom He urged reliance on divine provision and a life of service noting worry cannot add to one’s stature and urging closer communion with God. Five African American men drowned when two boats capsized on the Arkansas River near Conway Arkansas as they were crossing with two white men.

Hoyt Blackwell First Baptist Church Blackwell Jesus Blackwel Taki Tomorow God

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