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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1926
Page
8
A poem underscores a child’s plea to Santa for a doll and a car while mothers fear breaking belief. It urges readers to preserve Christmas spirit by fulfilling or supporting hopes of needy youngsters and their families.
The creosote-ties laden steamer, bound Savannah to Baltimore, is hard and fast on shoals near Oak Island. Coast guardsmen boarded after two attempts, found no whiskey, and took crew to Oak Island station. Captain Albert refused to leave, crew says he held them at bay for 24 hours. Ship to be repaired before sailing. investigation expected.
Advocates urge adoption of a new law to regulate markets and curb wildcat speculation by increasing public protection and reducing court congestion. Proponents say it targets unethical competition without harming small dealers and would have limited impact on legitimate trade.
Raleigh December reports the budget advisory commission and the state board of assessment are busy drafting a revenue bill to fund budget recommendations. Governor McLean says pardons must wait as attention stays on budgeting, with most state work deferred until the legislature convenes.
Pumice stone shaving, a practice from ancient times, remains the sole allowed method in certain mental hospitals, reflecting enduring traditional methods in specific institutions.
The Enterprise asks readers to contribute to a Christmas fund, with names and amounts from Kiwanis Club, Civitan, Mrs. Daisy Burton, George Penny, Mrs. Hurley, W. F. Fleming, Miss Sarah Boone, and many others. Donations are printed with contributors’ names or marked as cash unless otherwise requested.
Kiwanis Club of High Point to hold 6 15 PM meeting at the country club Friday to vote on nominees. Incumbent president Dr I T Mann vice president C W Perry past president C C Prince trustee L R Terry secretary F J Sizemore treasurer L C Matton and directors including C F Tomlinson A E Tate Rev Milton Whitener A E Taplin Hal Ingle Dr W L Jackson R E B Snow seek reappointment.
Potatoes receipts reach 67 cars on track 860. total U S shipments 365 with little trading activity due to cold weather and few sales to establish a market. Listed stocks include Studebaker Texas Gulf Sulphur Texas & Pacific Union Pacific United Drug U S Ind Alcohol U S Rubber and others.
Chicago dealers report a steady poultry market on December 15 with receipts totaling 11 cars. Fowls ranged 18 to 23 percent, springs 184 to 23 percent, turkeys 39, roosters 18 percent, ducks 20 to 26 percent, geese 18 to 20 percent.
The New York cotton market opened today higher by 3 to 5 points as steady Liverpool cables and sparse southern offerings support prices. Dealers note light supply from the south continues to constrain selling pressure.
Copper quiet with electrolytic spot and futures at 135. Tin firm at spot and nearby 6937 for February 1825. Iron barely steady with East St. Louis spot and futures 700 and 705. Antimony spot 1300.
Foreign exchange quotations in New York show Great Britain demand at 48413 to 16, cables 48513 to 16, 60 day bills on banks 4805. France demand 396 to 14, cables 397 to 14, Italy demand 446, cables 447.
Guilford County commissioners in Greensboro appointed three five member committees to set values for property in High Point township Greensboro township and the county. The High Point panel includes S C Clark W D Simmons A E Tate C C Robbing and E E Spencer. The move marks the first revaluation here in four years with expected value increases and likely figures used by the city. W C Jones, commissioner, said High Point committee members will be summoned before year’s end. City council members approve the arrangement as favorable to current reassessment plans.
City school officials check the intellig ence examination results to reorganize pupils after Christmas. Schools close Friday afternoon for holidays and reopen January 3. Officials say they will use the break to prepare buildings for the rest of the year.
Mrs H K Williams of Greensboro was injured yesterday near Charlotte when her car was struck by another vehicle. She rests comfortably at a local hotel today. Mr Williams was uninjured. The other car belonged to Mrs P F Walters of Pennsylvania. The Williams car overturned three times and was demolished.
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