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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1930
Page
9
Representative Schafer gears up a fresh push against prohibition by joining police on liquor raids and interviewing prisoners from recent forays. He notes Wisconsin’s eye on raids and says he has spent many Saturday nights at precinct stations to study enforcement first hand.
Irregular recovery follows favorable basic industry signals with several gains. Steel mills run at 85 to 90 percent capacity in Chicago area. U S Steel shares fall from early strength as profit-taking and weak high last year output projections influence trading.
The report lists mixed stock quotations and Chicago grain values with changes for Wheat Corn Oats Rye and Corn futures. It shows opening highs lows and closes for March May July and September contracts across Wheat Corn and Oats plus Rye and Lord futures with several price points.
Greensboro and High Point in Guilford County appear set to contest the North Carolina American Legion state commander race at the upcoming department meeting. Fred F. Myrick is backed by local leaders and Charles Lewis while Dr. I. T. Mann is favored by current and past state officials. The Greensboro post touts its leadership record and the city as a potential first to place a member in national or department leadership roles.
The New York cotton market opened steady but declined 14 to 19 points amid renewed liquidation linked to easy Liverpool sales. March touched 16.34 and October 16.73, with losses of 25 to 29 points, and trading remained nervous at midmorning.
The New Orleans cotton market opened weak as Liverpool cables came in lower than expected. First-trade losses ranged 15 to 19 points with near-month liquida tion lifting slightly later. March dipped to 15.65, May 15.88, July 16.16 as labor lockout fears and farm loan board inaction weighed on prices. A late rally of 8 to 11 points occurred after shorts covered.
Archaeological note asserts Egyptians estimated 365 day year with a leap day every four years, dating to 4241 years before Christ. This highlights ancient astronomical knowledge and calendar development in Egypt prior to more formalized systems.
A mixed crossword style puzzle with numbered Across and Down clues. Entries include minerals objects actions and common terms such as mineral used for face powder deep portrait statue and other wordplay hints. The page presents a Saturday puzzle with various clues and an answer section listed at bottom.
Greensboro report notes that Thomas G Hoyle resigns as chair of the county board of elections. High Point attorney Don MacRae likely to be named chair by state party chairman J Crawford Biggs. Republican member R P D Douglas serves on the three person board.
Funeral services for W. G. Munyan who died at his home 708 Montheu avenue were held yesterday afternoon by Rev. Chas P. Coble and Rev. John W. Moore. A quartet sang Crossing the Bar and It Is Well With My Soul. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed. Interment in Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery.
Mrs Cornelia Chaffin 66 widow of Alex Chaffin died yesterday morning at her daughter Mrs Sharpe Clary 524 Ward Street after a short illness. She was born February 15 1868 to Jesse and Sarah Kennedy and was a member of Springfield Friends church. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Sharpe Clary and sister Mrs Lizzie English of Bloomingdale Indiana. Funeral 2:30 at Pilgrim Holiness church with Rev O L Ruth Miss Clara Cox and Rev Edw Suits. Interment Springfield cemetery.
Four month old Allen Franklin son of Mr and Mrs J E Franklin of 1706 East Green Street died yesterday at 6 45 PM at home. Survived by parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs C Franklin and Mr and Mrs A J Hussey. Funeral held at home today 3 30 PM conducted by Rev BE W Jones of Wesleyan Methodist Church with burial in Springfield Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. EB. A. Snow who died Saturday morning were held at 11 o clock today from Dr. W. A. Hayes residence Edgedale drive with Rev. Chas. P. Cobb and Rev. T. A. Sykes officiating. A quartet sang two hymns and pallbearers listed included Frank Wineskie A. S. Parker H. A. Willis Carter Dalton Chas. M. Kep hart G. W. Denny A. E. Taplin and A. S. Caldwell. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery in the family plot.
Mrs. Sirona Gray wife of R E Gray of 1505 Harmon street died at home yesterday at 6 30 pm from a heart attack. Born June 10 1871 she lived here five years and was a Primitive Baptist. Survivors include husband five sons and four daughters two sisters and 25 grandchildren. Funeral at Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist church Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Elder Samuel McMillion with interment in the church cemetery.
Funeral services for Melber Louise Jones seven month old daughter of Mr and Mrs J Wesley Jones were conducted at Hopewell M E Church by Rev BE W Jones pastor Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church. Pallbearers were Frank Weedon Walsie Cable Archie Clark Louie Powers. Flower bearers were Mrs P L Pierce Mrs L R Tons Mrs R W Marsh Mrs Walsie Cable. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Chicago February 3 Potatoes receipts 186 cars on track 344 totals 932 ships Saturday and Sunday 41 cars trading fair market about steady Wisconsin round whites 2 55 to 2 60 Minnesota round whites 2 45 Idaho russets 2 90 to 3 15 few 3 20 to 3 25
Southeast Missouri emerges as the leading lead producing district in the United States, driving a peak industry output and regional economic activity. Local firms and workers bolster the sector with ongoing projects and mining operations.
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