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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1930
Page
9
Allan Hoover hosts a private dance in the White House East Room on December 30 for about 200 young Washingtonians. The event features a private dance orchestra as the son of President Hoover spends holidays at the executive mansion with his parents.
The New York stock market eased downward with fading momentum from last week’s rally. Copper and silver advanced, while several blue chips fell 2 points or more and a few 4 to 6 points. Oil listed cautious improvement as Humble Oil’s W.S. Farish predicted a six month recovery. Credit rates held steady with call loans at 2 percent.
Chicago grain market slumped as corn led declines across cereals, aided by a looming week’s 3,000,000 bushel rise in visible corn supply. Wheat firmed on rising Canadian export demand totaling about 2,000,000 bushels, while broader quotes showed mixed moves across major equities.
Snow figures crafted by A. B. Armentrout on Montlieu Avenue draw many passersby. A driver allegedly swerved to look at the snow man and dog, narrowly avoiding a crash yesterday as attention shifted from the road. The figures feature a lifelike snow man with buttons and a dog with a curled tail.
New York cotton futures rise with January reaching 9.82 and May 10.37 as early trading shows gains of 7 to 10 points on active months. Covering buys dominate with limited contracts in Liverpool and slight selling near the top, market then quiets but firm after the first half hour.
A bill introduced in the senate by Senator Swanson of Virginia calls for erecting a suitable monument at or near the birthplace of every person who has served or may serve as President of the United States. The measure limits the appropriation to not more than $10,000 per monument.
Raymond Gunn, a black trapper charged with killing Velma Colter, was spirited from Buchanan county jail after a mob of about 150 attacked the jail. He was taken to Jackson county jail in Kansas City for safety as authorities feared further violence from residents of Maryville and surrounding towns.
New Orleans cotton opens quiet but steady with Liverpool cables stable. Markets rise early on short covering with March and January futures near 9.85 and 10.09, then ease to near noon as traders book profits. December contracts total tenders reach 157,550 bales. closes show slight declines across nearby months.
Miss Guss Haynie begins a state authorized campaign to collect unpaid alimony from ex husbands. The Pulaski county probation officer, daughter of a former sheriff and four years as a deputy, will pursue cases nationwide under Ark ansas seals and statutes.
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court by Pete Antonakos of High Point. Assets total 30,775 with real estate 11,2200, 12,000 in insurance policies and 7,000 in stock in trade. Liabilities amount to 44,145 including 27,695 secured and 17,237.92 unsecured. The petition concerns the George Washington Cafe on North Main Street and does not involve the High Point Candy Company.
Three Baltimore residents were killed in a crash between a car and a parked truck on the Philadelphia road near Abingdon Maryland early today. The victims were Eugene Gastagnera 21 Mrs Anna Wood 19 and Beatrice Hanseni 7.
Fire early today badly damaged W. W. Parkers drug store, one of the largest in the region. Origin undetermined. Damage to stock and fixtures estimated in the thousands of dollars.
Washington reports the administration's emergency relief law in effect but Congress adjourns for Christmas with major hurdles ahead. Senate resistance and possible deadlock threaten the next steps of the program, as leaders seek assurances against a special session and weigh world court issues.
Bobby Jones signs with a pharmaceutical firm for a 26 week weekly 15 minute radio series from 8 to 8 15 pm eastern time each Wednesday. The broadcasts begin January 14 from WSB Atlanta before he films educational golf pictures in Hollywood. He will discuss his tournament experiences and offer entertainment alongside instruction.
In Charlotte the shortest day of the year marks winter’s official start. Parachutist Dick Hunter had a happy landing in snow near Greensboro’s municipal airport hangar. In Iredell and Clay counties local residents note curious bits about hunting, a white tail, and John Gore Crawford’s 101st birthday on Christmas morning.
Sun day school classes and the city welfare office coordinated Christmas box deliveries with the fire department visiting homes to leave baskets. Mrs. W. C. Hammond urged public support to raise the Empty Stocking Fund beyond 3000 before Christmas Eve, listing a sequence of contributions from various individuals and groups.
In Wheeling West Virginia on December 22 54 year old Anna Mars was killed when a bottle batch she and her husband John made for Christmas shattered during a quarrel. John Mars fled then returned to find his wife dead from cuts and bleeding on glass littered floors police later concluded she collapsed from excitement and was cut by falling glass.
Theaters throughout Germany increasingly show sound films as talkies become dominant. Audiences respond to synchronized dialogue and musical numbers, marking a shift from silent cinema to modern productions.
Charlotte man Frank R. McNinch says his new role on the federal power commission will automatically preclude political participation. His appointment was confirmed by the Senate after a contentious fight with North Carolina Democrats who charged he lacked party loyalty. McNinch returned to Charlotte from Washington and urged unity to avoid further divisions.
Statesville remembers John McRorie 78 retired traveling salesman. Pilot Mountain notes J Porter Hines 69 merchant. Raleigh lists Otis A Tucker 47 merchant and Mason. Cherryville reports canine wanderer Bob the tramp dog with tag Tramp Southern Kansas Railways, seen at Wellington Independence Chanute Ottawa and nearby towns.
Advertisement touts Thoxine as a rapid cough remedy with double action soothing irritation and targeting internal causes. Claims first swallow stops stubborn cough, safe for family, money-back guarantee, available in 35c 60s and 1.00 bottles, sold by Mann Drug Co and others.
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