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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1957
Page
3
The stock market faced a severe test with broad declines across sectors including steels, aircraft, oils, and rails. Trading volume rose as prices slid from year start levels and many issues hit new 1956-57 lows, with cotton futures showing notable weakness and several large firms listed among the leaders in losses.
The Dow Jones industrials are listed at 463.48 midday and 463.20 at the close with rails at 143.14 and 141.31. Volume figures show large trading, with 4x0,000 shares in one listing and 2,120,000 in another, as furnished by Bache & Co.
London reports dish up rumors of a rift between Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh as Buckingham Palace denies the claim. The Queen and family members were abroad while the duke ends a world tour and prepares to join the Queen in Lisbon ahead of a Portugal visit.
Steve C Clark died leaving a Virginia born father and a life shaped by his artist uncle David L Clark. He attended University of North Carolina Guilford College and a Chicago decorating school. Survived by wife Daisy Ogburn and children Steve Clark Jr Mabel Dearmin H S Austin of Miami Stuart Clark and Alston candn. services Wednesday with memorial gifts to Wesley Memorial Church landscaping fund.
Willie Barber a 21 year old Negro of Leonard Street faced a fist fight accusation with Goodwin claiming barber knocked out a gold tooth. Barber posted $100 bond for a Friday hearing. Annie Mae Lindon 4 of Cecil Street charged in an assault warrant for striking Iris Smith in the face. Richard K Page 22 of Liberty Drive and Stanley H Smith 20 of Oakwood Court Apts charged with drunken driving. Smith also charged with $550 bond and a Friday court appearance. George G Witcher 46 of Gar rison Street charged with driving with revoked license. posted $500 bond for Feb 25. Eugene Little 34 of S Hamilton Street arrested for violating prohibition law. posted $300 bond for trial today.
Business Mirror notes in 1956 stock performance a mix of gains and losses. It highlights examples where a small portfolio of top performers could have risen to about 19 600 dollars from 11 000, while poor performers dropped from 4 191 to 2 164, excluding fees.
Jacob Rankin Parks Jr. 79 of Route 2 Randleman died in Randolph Hospital after several months of declining health. Funeral services were at Congregational Christian Church Asheboro with interment at Green Hill Cemetery Greensboro. He is survived by wife Lela Moffitt, son J Rankin Parks III, daughter Mrs W Irwin Smallwood Jr and a granddaughter.
Daisy Bell Teague Hill 63 longtime High Point resident, born April 19 1893 in Davidson County, died Sunday night. Widow of C E Hill who died in 1942. Survived by eight sons E L Clifford Dermont Roy Charles Jr Allen Donald Hill of High Point Curtis Hill in Korea, four daughters Lucille Freeman Evelyn Lovette Edith Cobb Dorothy Thomas, 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral plans pending details on travel for the son in Korea. Body at Yow's Funeral Home. Services at Lexington Avenue Baptist Church with Floral Garden interment to be determined.
Mrs. Cora Bell Fine Yates 70 lifelong Davidson County resident died at City Memorial Hospital in Thomasville Sunday at 5 15 am after five years of illness and a week of serious condition. She was a Liberty Baptist Church member. Surviving are her husband Bert Yates and two grandsons. Funeral services were held at Siler Loftin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.
Two funeral services are announced. Willie Jeanette Elders Kennedy 76 of Route 2 Trinity died after a three year illness in High Point Memorial Hospital. Services were at Hopewell Methodist Church with burial in Hopewell Cemetery. The Rev Walter Lee Hicks 73 died at his daughter's home and service was at Macedonia Church of the Living God with burial in Springfield Friends Cemetery.
Mrs Hattie Jane Henley Cobb 69 widow of Ed Cobb died Friday in City Memorial Hospital after a one week illness. Funeral held Sunday at Memorial Methodist Church at 2 pm with Rev Harold M Robin in charge. Pallbearers were Ray Harrison Emanuel Jarrrett Jr J R Payne R L Shuford Jr Harold Melton and Knox Bradford. Interment in City Cemetery. Mrs Cobb resided at 204 E Guilford St.
Mrs. Bertie Dunn 50 a High Point resident died in a Moore County hospital after a brief illness. Born June 3 1906 in Moore County she married Bailey Andrew Dunn in 1925. Surviving: husband two sons and daughters, her mother, three sisters and five brothers. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm in Dover Baptist Church Moore County with burial in the church cemetery. Body to be taken to the home this afternoon.
Esther Minard, former High Point resident, died at Butner Hospital after six years of declining health. She and her mother and the Hydes moved from Chicago in 1908, with Mr. Hyde linked to Shipman Organ Co. She belonged to First Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday School.
Mrs Sarah Laura Covington Forbis 83 died Sunday at 5 15 after extended illness. She lived with her son at 106 Mayview Ave Oak View and was born in Richmond County October 20 1873. Surviving sons J C Forbis High Point and W S Forbis Jacksonville Fla a sister Mrs J A McNeil Hamlet and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Harold C Davis Chapel and Ellerbe Baptist Church with ministers George C Starr and Thomas Faircloth officiating and burial in Ellerbe Cemetery.
Each year more than 14,000 Boy Scouts attain the Eagle Scout rank, highlighting the program’s enduring path to leadership and achievement.
Syracuse NY Atty Gen Herbert Brownell urged steadfast opposition to communist terrorism of mind and body in a speech at a YMCA building dedication. He said freedom denied peoples deserve hope inspiration and shelter from the friendly hand of aid.
Senior readers aged 60 to 80 are urged to mail for a $1,000 life insurance policy through Old American Ins Co Kansas City. No obligation and no calls. Send name address and age to 3 West 9th Dept L1432B Kansas City Me.
A 1957 announce introduces Dristan Tablets claimed to drain clogged sinus cavities quickly without puncturing or nasal tubes. The tablet works through the bloodstream to shrink swollen sinus doors and relieve pressure and pain, and is sold for 98 cents per 24 tablets with a full refund guarantee. The product is produced by Whitehall Pharmacal Company.
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