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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1932
Page
7
Classified item lists loads of dry oak and pin pine lumber for sale at one and two dollar per unit. Contact phone number provided for inquiries.
In Steubenville, police dressed in antiquated stage whiskers and arrested about 22 men in reputed vice and gambling resorts. Across the country Mr. and Mrs. Utah Crosen with nine children hail from 11 states as they rename their brood Virginia, Minnesota, Maryland, Florida, Tennessee, Vermont, Kansas and Montana. An Oklahoma child died two years ago.
R G Leo of Colton California inherits a 82,000,000 estate in Germany. He will first settle his own debts then reserve 25,000 for himself and distribute the remaining inheritance to charitable causes.
Angus McMillan protested a $1.50 taxi bill in New York. The driver offered a 90 cent settlement for a ride to the police station. The magistrate ordered 50 cents to McMillan, urging him to accept or face further action. McMillan complied.
The senate confirmed Andrew W. Mellon as ambassador to England, ending his 11 year tenure as secretary of the treasury. Hoover promptly submitted Ogden L. Mills as his replacement, but approval must wait until Monday.
New Orleans February 6 cotton opened quiet and easier in sympathy with lower Liverpool cables. Early trades showed losses of 2 to 8 points with May at 6.74 and July at 6.91. After a brief rally on weekend covering the market steadied near its highs.
New York cotton opened steady today with slight gains as trade activity and covering support prices. May futures were quoted near unchanged to two points higher amid early session strength.
Chicago grain prices opened steady to lower with wheat hitting the week's low and corn slipping from an initial unchanged level. The report notes broad declines across grain values as the day began. Separately, the University of California reports a machine that creates artificial snowflakes by blending dry cold air with warm moist air.
Senate recess until Monday as subcommittee holds hearing on bill to monetize silver. Congress continues hearings on regulation and independence issues while committees consolidate routine pace and agenda.
A muffler for airplane engines installed on airliners in an eastern air transport system cuts noise by about 70 percent. Its interior resembles a stationary screw that spins exhaust gases to extend their travel by 48 feet before release, cooling them and reducing sound.
Lima Peru February 6 former president Augusto de Leguia who faced a senate committee over foreign loans died in Bellavista naval hospital after transfer from Lima penitentiary. Observers say his death resolves Peru's Leguia problem though his son Juan remains imprisoned.
The piece denounces Governor Gardner for granting parole to Brewer and accuses him of favoring a banker while Carolina and State College seek aid. It argues such acts undermine public funds protection, prompt accusations of dishonesty, and draws links to censorship debates over student run press. E. C. Brooks could not be reached for comment.
Three London scientists Drs Bourdillon Callow and T Webster announce isolation of vitamin D and a permanent cure for rickets. They name the pure vitamin calciferol and describe it as a pure white crystalline substance.
Washington February 6 A warning to members of Congress to rest and guard health was issued by Capitol physician Dr George W Calver after a spate of deaths and collapses among lawmakers. He cited a seven day week schedule, influenza stress, and heavy committee demands as factors.
Olive Roberts Barton argues parents’ moods skew judgments of their kids. She notes fatigue illness and temperament shape what parents condone or condemn, with women often more prone to surrender to present moods, swinging from sympathy to anger and back.
Washington February six three southern House members were reported improving in health as of today Speaker Garner was updated on their status Collier of Mississippi the Ways and Means chairman who collapsed in his office a week ago was said to be in better condition in a local hospital McDuffie of Alabama the Democratic whip Warren of North Carolina and McMillan of South Carolina have all been discharged from hospitals Warren and McMillan returned to their offices McDuffie continues convalescing at his apartment
The American fishing industry is valued at more than 500 million dollars and employs 126,000 people nationwide.
Hamilton and Allied Campaigners mapped a two day series for February 14 and 15 with mass meetings at the Junior high school auditorium and special luncheons at First M. P. church and Wesley Memorial M. E. B. church. Dr Poling Col Robins Oliver Stewart Dr Ira Landrith Miss Norma Brown and Robert C. Ropp will headline alongside local organizers. Crowds of thousands are expected as the campaign seeks to enroll supporters for the 18th amendment and bolster party platforms at upcoming conventions.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon for Dr. Robert Proudfit Gibson 87 who died suddenly of a heart attack at his winter home in Pinebluff North Carolina. The body will be taken to Croton Falls New York for interment. He served as minister of the Presbyterian church at Croton Falls for 31 years retiring a few years ago. He was ordained in Greenville Tennessee and was Yale 1866 graduate. Surviving: third wife two daughters Mrs J P Locke of White Plains NY and Mrs T S Wu gate of Scarsdale NY five grandchildren and two great grandchildren including Skippy Percy Crosby the original of the cartoon character.
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