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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1931
Page
7
Lieutenant T A Early of the fifth district highway patrol stated the law requires unobstructed front and rear license plates and patrols are arresting motorists concealing tags. Some drivers moved plates into view. others appeared willing to go to court and pay fines.
The mixed chorus from High Point high school performed at a Vesper service in First Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon under Prof L L Stodkey. They led congregational hymns and sang two demanding anthems Glory by Rachmaninov and Crossing the Bar by Barnby, pleasing the congregation with their music through the service. The minister was Dr Charles Haddon.
Twenty two cases were disposed of today by Judge Lewis E Teague in a short session of High Point municipal court devoted entirely to trial of minor offenders. About half the docket was continued.
Reed's report notes an inquiry into banking conditions led by Senator Glass of Virginia. John W. Pole the comptroller urged more branch banking by metropolitan banks and power to dismiss bank officials violating sound finance. The treasury proposed raising the second Liberty loan from 20 billion to 28 billion for refunding, a topic Hawley's committee will consider tomorrow.
The government’s appeal challenging Judge Clark of New Jersey’s prohibition amendment ruling was formally presented to the Supreme Court. Arguments on the merits are set for Wednesday with Solicitor General Thacher contending the amendment is valid and noting the Court has already ruled on related questions.
J. T. Ryan secretary of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers association is confined to his Parkway home with a severe cold. H. Van Hooser of Chattanooga Tenn is a business visitor here for a few days.
MEDIA Pa Jan 19 A bill to permit flogging prisoners in Pennsylvania has been drafted for introduction in the state legislature by Judge Albert Dutton MacDade of the Delaware County Court, announced today.
Jake Boggs a middle aged man facing charges of illicit relations with Lucille Hill 14 daughter of Dc E Hill of Mendenhall road bound over to Guilford Superior Court after probable cause found in a Greensboro preliminary hearing. Witnesses testified of abuse dating back three years with payment for secrecy while defense argued lack of arrest validity and jurisdiction.
New York cotton opened steady with gains of about 3 points on old January contracts, then eased 1 to 2 points as Liverpool weakness showed. Light selling, some foreign buying, and late-day rallies kept prices around or just above the session lows, with May around 10.41 and other months near 10.4 to 10.6 as activity varied.
Funeral services for Alexander B. Headen, a well known blind citizen, were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home. Rev Charles Haddon Nabers, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiated. Headen died at his home on 500 Jones street after a year of declining health. Burial followed at Oakwood Memorial cemetery.
In 1929 the United States minted more than 278,665,000 bronze pennies. The production milestone highlights the era's currency output and industrial capacity, reflecting demand for small denomination coins during the period.
Ellis Lloyd, 22, of Thomasville, past the curve near Pleasant Grove church to pass a car and faced Lieut T A Early on the road. Early halted, pursued, and arrested Lloyd for reckless driving. In Thomasville court Judge C W Gilliam fined Lloyd $25 plus costs.
Mrs Martha Janes Burton 89 longtime Davidson County resident died yesterday at 2 45 PM at her daughter's home Route 4 High Point after two years of illness and 10 months bedridden. Born March 29 1841 she was daughter of Silas and Lila Hylton Peace wife of Burwell Burton who died 44 years ago. Survived by three sons William Marvin and Arthur Burton three daughters Mrs A M Payne Nettie Burton and Mrs Lee Meredith three sisters Mrs A Payne Mrs Frances Newton and Mrs W E Swaim fifty seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was member of West Jeyan Methodist church. Funeral Tuesday at 11 AM Pleasant Grove M P Church with Rev J Waldo Woody officiating and interment in church cemetery.
Cotton opened quiet and a shade easier in New Orleans amid lower Liverpool cables. March and May futures showed early losses before mild rebounds, with trades around 10.15 to 10.43, later steadier but still down from Saturday. Volume and price moves remained narrow as traders awaited acreage developments.
Havana reports five interior sugar cane fields found set aflame by suspected incendiaries. Minor damage reported with no injuries. Plantations attacked include interior areas with limited losses but rising fear among growers. Authorities investigate the arson incidents and monitor for further outbreaks.
An advertisement touts Thoxine as a famous prescription that stops coughing spells almost instantly. It promises quick soothing of irritation and a direct attack on internal causes, with first swallows ending stubborn coughs. The product is said to be pleasant tasting, safe for families, with a money-back guarantee and bottles priced at 35 cents, 0e, and $1.00, sold by Mann Drug Co.
An ordinance and resolution in Guilford County North Carolina amends a 1909 franchise granting John Leddy or assigns relief from street car operation in High Point for ten years and transferring to North Carolina Public Service Company the right to operate automobiles on city streets under defined terms. The measure is enacted by the mayor and city council.
The High Point City Council adopts an amendment transferring street railway franchise to North Carolina Public Service Company for ten years to operate public buses with routes on Main, English, Commerce, Hamilton, Green, Springfield, Washington, and Jones streets. It includes paving rights, track removal options, and fare limits of 10 cents cash, 15 tickets for $1, and 5 tickets for 25 cents for students.
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