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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1935
Page
9
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange shows a blend of advances and declines as investors scan a broad array of shares. Major rail and utility issues demonstrate varied performance, while heavyweight names like Coca Cola and General Electric post modest gains.
New York notes muted trading as fears over judicial and economic doubt weigh on prices. Adjudication of the gold clause remains unresolved, spurring some stock and commodity selling while bonds stay steady and selected equities climb. Grains and cotton slip and the dollar strengthens against major currencies.
Mrs. Emma Dorsett Finch 86 longtime High Point resident and widow of T. L. Finch died today at noon at her home 298 Tomlinson Street after a three month decline. Surviving sister Mia Jane Carter of Thomasville and five grandchildren including William Frits and four great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 4 pm at home with Rev. J. P. Hipps officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
Funeral services for J M Harrison of Trinity route two were held at Siloam M E church near Denton with graveside rites by the Trinity Order Jr O U A M. Surviving are wife, three sons, two brothers and six sisters. Mrs W C Hall of Pine Hall died after ten days illness. services at Presbyterian church in Hall on Tuesday at 11 a m.
Francis J. Gorman of the United Textile Workers warned Alabama textile operators that strict adherence to the national strike agreement is needed to avoid a larger walkout. He spoke to the Alabama meeting yesterday urging employers to follow through with their part of the settlement to prevent the greatest strike in union history.
Not the same Meredith A C Meredith of Trinity was arrested recently on a worthless check charge, he told The Enterprise a state.
The Washburn Oil Company seeks a permit to build a gasoline service station at the southwest corner of Burston and North Main streets. A zone change petition from Residence C to Business A is filed for a district 150 feet on Edmondson Street sides, between Edmondson Street and Roosevelt Street. A Board of Adjustments meeting will be held at 4 80 p m Friday February 8 1935 in the Fire Department office at 205 South Wrenn Street. Those wishing to speak should attend.
Maj Charles A Shepard a 63 year old retired army tuberculosis specialist was acquitted of murdering his second wife to marry Grace Brandon a Texas stenographer The supreme court had granted a new trial and the jury returned a verdict after a two week trial deliberating until 230 AM Sunday and after a long Saturday session in Topeka Kansas
Postal authorities in Germany plan a nationwide television and telephone system linking major cities. The project aims to modernize communications and expand connectivity across the country.
Hawaiians adapted the gui tar introduced by Portuguese traders to create the ukulele. The instrument’s origin reflects cultural exchange between Hawaii and early foreign merchants.
Market opened easier with declines of 4 to 6 points on old crop months in New Orleans. By midday May fell 1 point. futures closed steady to 4-6 points lower, with spot middling around 12.55 and futures in New York holding near 12.37 to 12.41 amid slight buying and covering.
Butter sales show various grade ranges with 3 car standards around 36% to 44 percent, extras near 36 percent, and creamery specials at 36 to 37 percent. Egg quotes indicate weak market with 4 108 receipts, extra firsts around 28 to 30 percent and current receipts listed at 28 to 27 percent for 50 and 75 case lots.
U S Department of Agriculture notes 26 000 hogs sold in Chicago on February 11 with 11 000 direct deliveries. Prices mostly eased versus Friday across weights from under 140 pounds to over 280 pounds. Sows and pigs show varied values with several weight classes cited.
West End Coal and Wood promotes Superior Coal for furnaces and Heatrola. Ad copy lists J. R. Boone and C. L. Michael with contact phone 2184.
Malcolm Campbell, famed speed king, broke American stock car records on the Daytona Beach course on February 11. Driving a new 1935 Hudson sedan, he improved the mile record from 86.295 to 88.203 seconds and the five mile from 84.237 to 88.061 seconds, despite leaving Bluebird idle due to poor beach conditions.
Pinehurst hosts the 16th annual seniors' golf championship with top players like John A. Middleton of Chicago and N. C. Keating of Montclair, N J in attendance. Parker W Whittemore of Boston defends his title as the field splits into three age classes and medals are awarded to the low qualifiers.
Raleigh Feb 11 A prison milkman from Buncombe County Loyd Buckner an honor grade inmate fled with a companion Frank Hunter in a milk truck from Cary prison farm. The truck and milk were found abandoned. Buckner and Hunter are being sought as escapees. Buckner and Hunter were serving 1 to 3 year larceny sentences.
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