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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1936
Page
2
The North Carolina transportation commission orders a six per cent reduction for distances up to 150 miles, applying the same relative cut to all class rates as a percentage of first class. The complaint filed seven years ago emerged from recommendations by a governor appointed business commission.
State shippers and manufacturers led a campaign with the North Carolina Traffic League and the Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Association to press a reduction in discriminatory freight rates. Testimony argued North Carolina’s higher rates hinder state development, with rail and motor carriers urged to align southern rates with northern levels while preserving sufficient carrier revenue. The ICC revision set for May 1 is expected to ease discrimination for High Point distributors, though observers doubt a full Southwide remedy.
Postal Inspectors J R Mc Whorter and J W McCarthy raided to capture Touhy the man linked to the January 3 1933 Minneapolis railway depot holdup. Eight men seized six pouches of mail and Touhy’s capture ends one branch of the Touhy gang once led a large force with many under arms. Police note several siblings and companions met varied fates including prison, death, and disappearance.
Federal agents and Charlotte police pursued Tommy Touhy for two years as a suspected recipient of part of the $105,000 related to his gang. He was arrested today in Chicago.
1933 mail truck holdup tied Touhy to the Terrible Touhys. Detective F N Littlejohn reported possible Touhy involvement in the loot though he was not indicted. About 70 000 dollars remains missing with 25 000 traced to Charles Connor known as Ice. Basil Banghart, serving a 99 year term for kidnapping, was found with five dollar bills of the loot.
A final report from near Dolo states two Swedes were wounded and none killed in Italian bombing. Addis Ababa says 28 Ethiopians were injured, treated in a Swedish ambulance, with at least 60 Ethiopians injured overall. Public sentiment in Stockholm rose as Prince Carl called a Red Cross meeting.
Chicago buyers show hogs 11 000 head with 1 500 direct, prices up to 9.70 top and most 9.25 to 9.65 for 20 240 lb ranges, sows 7.76 to 8.25. Cattle and calves 6 000 and 1 500 with good and choice steers and yearlings firm, other grades mixed, prime yearlings 18.65, light steers 18.50, heavies 13.25, sausage weights up to 6.75, dealers steady 8.50 to 10.50, shippers 11.00 to 11.50.
Safety data from scheduled U S airlines in the first half of 1935 shows 090,660 per incident and 40,714,686 passenger miles per fatality as benchmarks.
A late day summary shows varied performance across major industrials with Barnsdall, Bendix Aviation, Bethlehem Steel, Budd, and Chrysler among notable movers. Total trading volume reached about 2.2 million shares with overall activity reflecting mixed sector strength.
GREENSBORO January 2 1936 Special W H Grissom of High Point qualified as administrator of W E B Grissom who died December 27 1935 Personal property valued at 4100 dollars real property at 1500 dollars Heirs are two brothers W H Grissom and C F Grissom both of High Point
Cotton futures opened steady with 3 to 6 point advances as near months saw buying and foreign demand for distant positions. January hit 11.74 with nearby gains. May 11.10, July 11.88, October 10.60, December 10.65. By end of first hour prices held near session highs, up about 5 to 7 points net.
Chicago market report shows butter at 8,414 steady with creamery and extra firsts around 93 score, 3444-856, and various grade ranges. Eggs steady at 7,508 with current receipts and refrigerator extras around 22% and 19% respectively, noting different grade levels.
A kitchen trend shift labels buttered toast as contributing more fat than plain bread. Health observers argue modern eating patterns favor lower fat options and caution over excess butter in daily meals.
A heavy sleet and snow cover blankets the area with freezing rain ahead as temperatures fall. Motorists face icy streets with skidding risk while pedestrians are urged to leave extra room and drive slowly. Forecasters predict a mix of rain and sleet this afternoon, with possible slight warming tomorrow.
Irregular price movements appeared in the Mart today after an open that showed a steady to firm tone. Oils and a few specialties held firm while profit taking hit aircraft, motors, rubbers, and steels. Union Pacific rose over a point. others were mostly unchanged or lower. Major firms like Standard Oil of New Jersey, Du Pont, Transamerica, and Deere edged up. Chrysler shed about a point with smaller declines seen in General Motors, U S Steel, Bethlehem, United Aircraft, Curtiss-Wright A, Douglas Aircraft, Goodyear, International Nickel, and Western Union. Call money renewed at a half percent.
The Give-A-Lunch Fund needs 848.64 to complete its goal for supplying lunches and milk to schoolchildren. So far 1322.96 has been raised toward 2271.50, funding meals for 335 children through January. Donations are urged, with Mrs. Katherine Raymond coordinating. contributors include Mrs. O. C. Durland and several clubs and church groups.
News reaches here of the death of Mrs Clara Engleh Scrivner of Tulsa Oklahoma born High Point January 30 1886 daughter of W J and Fannie Harris English married to Wm J Scrivner of Tulsa 17 years ago. She left a life in Atlanta before moving to Tulsa and leaves a sister Mrs C A Ring a brother W H English a nephew C A Ring Jr Thomas Ring and Aunt Mrs R A Wheeler all of High Point and Thomasville plus another nephew in Washington DC.
Walter H Glenn of Spartanburg South Carolina and William H Ellie of High Point have joined Locke Cotton Mills in Concord. Glenn becomes assistant superintendent succeeding Robbins Lowe who will move to Charlotte with Sacco Lowell. Holmes Jr. leaves for Jacksonville to join Norwood Lumber and Supply.
In New Orleans on Jen 2 the cotton market opened higher with futures 2 to 4 points up as activity remained light. January touched 11.60 at first call, March 11.34, May 11.10 and July 10.88. Oat futures climbed about 8 points to 0.57.
The High Point Rotary welcomed the New Year with a meeting featuring four speakers. R B Terry urged beautifying the business district to leave a strong first impression on visitors. Fred N Tate recalled pioneer spirit and urged Rotarians to make High Point a better place to live. C C Garrett suggested goals and urged entering the National Council contest to improve traffic safety. T Wingate Andrews advocated a spiritual approach to local problems and a self resolved New Year.
The funeral of Robert Lee, 34, of Fairview Street, was held Friday at 2 o clock at Lip Funeral Chapel with burial in Greenhill Cemetery. He is survived by brother Marion Lee, a taxi service operator in Reidsville. Funeral services for Lester Deberry, 45, who died on Hulda Street, were held Friday at 3 30 p.m. He leaves wife Lula and son Preston. burial followed in Greenhill Cemetery.
Sherman Bell died at his daughter Ethel Hurtt residence 515 Vale on Wednesday evening after a ten day illness. Born in Washington D C at fifty three years old he had lived here long enough to be known locally. He was employed at Cum Veneer company and is survived by his daughter Mrs Huitt. Funeral arrangements are not complete.
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