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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1931
Page
15
A terse market update outlines ending quotes for major indices and listed stocks with scattered notes on gains and losses. The text references prices, sessions, and a closing sentiment without clear company names or final tallies.
Moore as president coordinates carnival setup with Miss Nell Adams chairing the dance and Mrs. Gratton Foy in decorations. The list of supporters includes numerous High Point businesses and shops such as Hart Drug Co. Sears Roebuck and Belk Stevens with thanks from the league for the contributions.
City schools discuss extending fee relief to all compulsory school age pupils and easing book payments. Officials cite many families unable to cover costs this year and hope policy can be broadened soon. demolition of the old Junior high starts after December 18 holidays, with equipment moved to the new building for a January opening.
The Enterprise reports a Christmas fund drive to aid the less fortunate, noting a current shortfall of about $1,000 from the initial goal. Donors listed include families and local groups, with proceeds from a charity football game also partial, expected to total around $40 to $50.
The report notes possible arms smuggling into the prison hidden with coal or building materials and questions surrounding inner gate guards Louis M. Kelley John D. Dempsey and Gray amid the inquiry. District Attorney Sardin Sm. Brewster says escaping convicts could gain five years and lists recaptured men Tom Underwood Stanley Brown and Charles Berta from Duluth Fargo and San Francisco. The article also notes the burials planned for three dead convicts William Green Grover Durall and George Curtis unless relatives claim them.
Active selling in industrial shares led the market lower with a new multi day low. United States Steel weakened with the common at 284 points and the preferred near its lowest since 1908, while railroad stocks edged higher on wage-cut expectations.
The Enterprise reports ripe watermelons displayed last night grown by Jack Aldridge on his Asheboro road farm five miles from city. Aldridge found two melons in his patch, noting their well developed form despite smaller size.
Cotton markets fell amid weekend liquidation with January futures briefly rallying to 6.07 before easing to 6.00 as prices closed barely steady, down 65 to 9 points. Trading remained quiet and markets reflected slight strength in Liverpool while U. S. port ship cargo rose to about 196000 bales.
Mr. Bean fought off two assailants during a holdup at his store as a third suspect entered for cakes. A struggle over a pistol left the attackers fleeing after Mrs. Bean briefly seized the weapon. Bean said valuables were only 75 to 100 dollars in the store at the time.
President Hoover attended the Gridiron Dinner with reporters silent on the event. Spectators included Samuel G Blythe and a host of political and industry leaders led by Alfred E Smith and John J Ras Kok. The ceremony featured a Jefferson ghost and party leaders atop the Empire State Building in a night of satire and spectacle.
New Orleans reports a moderately active cotton market in a short week end session. Prices moved down 6 to 8 points on the day as weak stock markets and lower Liverpool cables weighed on sentiment, with a slight late rally from covering.
The text argues that church officers must meet strict biblical qualifications. It emphasizes domestic faithfulness, self control, hospitality, love of good, and unwavering gospel defense against heresy. It notes Crete’s harsh portrayal of moral failings and calls for high character leaders to prevent reproach and aid salvation.
Maj. Gen. James E Fechet reports the U S Army Air Corps has photographed from high altitudes areas as large as 19 400 square miles. The corps has developed a special aerial film allowing pictures at sunrise and sunset.
London report says the Union of Post Office Workers asked the postmaster general to drop the term charwoman and adopt woman cleaner instead. The move aims to update labeling to reflect modern usage within postal service staffing.
London observers relive Marconi’s 30 year milestone as he recalls listening for the first wireless signals from Newfoundland. He describes a bitterly cold hilltop moment in New Foundland while waiting to hear letters from England.
Congress remains split as western independents bolt Moses's leadership. They voice grievances over remarks and chairmanship threats while fearing overbearing methods. A Pittman victory could still leave Senate control undecided as committee posts and partisan clashes intensify. Hoover Mellion tax rancor and debt talks add to rising tension and uncertainty.
Fayette Massachusetts story recalls Dr J R Megraw who made an upper denture for a student patient nearly four decades ago. The patient kept the original plate since 1892 and recently sent it back with a note reminding him of a pledge to send a new set if ever another was made.
A farm journal cartoon features an old man deriding a modern art portrait while an art dealer explains the picture is a mirror reflecting the critic. The brief exchange highlights satirical humor about taste and perception in art.
Mrs Annie Oxment Gossett aged 50 a Deep River resident died at her High Point route 1 home Saturday afternoon at 2 15 following months of illness. She was born in Guilford County December 3 1881 married Walter S Gossett survives with five daughters and three sons plus parents five brothers and five sisters and a grandchild. Funeral services at Buffalo Presbyterian Church with Rev Joseph Peele and Rev F J Jones officiating. Interment in Deep River cemetery.
Discussion on public acknowledgment of 1931 civic service faces opposition as leaders argue cooperation among many volunteers is the true engine of progress. Rotary and other clubs planned a loving cup to honor one citizen, but critics say highlighting a single person unfairly overlooks numerous contributors.
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