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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1932
Page
9
Readable portions show diverse firms like Ford, Chrysler, General Electric, and Union Carbide trading amid a downbeat session. Notable moves include 16 percent or higher readings for several manufacturers and energy names, with figures tied to coal, oil, and auto sectors.
Henrietta Elliott, as heir, sues Commercial National Bank and Title Insurance Co with J. L. White and Georgia S. White seeking to halt a deed from foreclosure and to appoint a receiver for the R. B. White estate. A restraining order and hearing set for January 27, alleging improper ad and usury in a $28,000 sale of real estate in Greensboro.
Jamestown high school held a special program connected with an event described as observing Confederate General Lee. The event recalled Lee’s West Point honors and called him a devoted educator and gentleman. Jamestown girls' basketball opened the 1932 season at 3 30 PM with a 16 15 loss to Trinity High.
H H Heredeen announces that applicants who completed the 7th grade and are otherwise qualified will be accepted for enlistment. The shift follows more enlistments for the district of North and South Carolina and the closing of several large recruiting stations. This allows many previously rejected applicants to be reconsidered.
Congress debated President Hoover's fortune noting estimates that his net worth has fallen from a prior range of four to six million dollars. Rep. Wood of Indiana said Hoover is not worth a million and would cut his salary if federal pay is reduced.
Oklahoma Governor William H. Murray arrived in Charlotte amid speculation about his presidential prospects. He spoke to a meeting of local grocers and previously stirred debate in Washington by advocating limited local control over liquor. He had not yet disclosed tonight's topic.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the High Point Morris Plan Bank will be held in the office of the Bank Thursday Jan. 21, 1932 at 7 30 p m for the election of Directors and transacting any other business that may come before the stockholders. W R MORROW Sec Treas.
The Charlotte News urges two elections this year one for president and one to decide prohibition. The paper, a long time dry, says the presidency and prohibition should not be linked and calls for separate votes on qualifications to govern and on the nation’s alcohol policy.
In Caribou Newfoundland Mrs Lee Jordan appeared in county court seeking to have her husband declared insane. In a high pitched voice she hurled curses at the court and insulted officers. The judge finally sentenced her to six months in jail for contempt after a string of shouted obscenities.
New York traders started weak as slow selling halted early gains, turning a partial 1–3 point lift into little movement. Tobacco issues led early advances with Liggett and Myers and American Tobacco, while General Electric and North American fell to new lows. earnings reports from 1931 showed modest gains for National Biscuit and a strong dividend by Liggett and Myers.
In Rutland Virginia John Segale moves the kitchen and pantry into the dining room after raids for liquor. The kitchen and pantry have been padlocked, leaving Segale with four small rooms.
Susie Hipps 20 and an 18 year old Gunters woman flagged a motorist near Knoxville. They drew a razor, forced the driver to surrender his automobile and were sentenced to a year and a day in prison.
Dean Marjorie Nicolson of Smith College criticizes modern student slang saying they default to ok and ho instead of stronger terms. She argues better expression reflects vitality and language evolution.
Tilly the elephant, aged 120 and weighing 7000 pounds, was laid to rest yesterday in Cincinnati after a circus military act honored her with a cannon salute by three companions. A floral tribute dropped from an airplane completed the ceremony.
In Spokane Washington Mrs Catherine Darling 92 seeks spousal support from her husband Joseph 88 a Civil War veteran. The court orders Darling to pay 800 a month from his 100 pension to cover his wife's bills after he canceled her grocery credit and left her.
Funeral services for Thomas J. Greer 69 of 413 Centennial avenue High Point were held Tuesday at 2 30 pm from his residence by Elders J W Tuttle and D L Williams Primitive Baptist church interment followed in Memorial Park cemetery Pallbearers named A M Payne B C Hayworth Gurney Snider B J Harrison A G Pope and George Harris Flowers carried by a large list of local women reflects the esteem for the deceased
The testimony describes Mrs Harper and Mrs Holton visiting Holton in Greenville to discuss divorce related matters. Witness Hendon says he helped Holton draft a reply to a letter from Mrs Harper and that Holton was unavailable for a conference.
In Greensboro on January 20 in Superior court Rodney Roach of High Point was charged with embezzlement and the case was continued for the term with the previous forfeiture of bond stricken. Also heard was J L Coffer of High Point charged with public drunkenness and disorder. he failed to answer and warrants for arrest were issued.
W. R. Shaffer pastor of the First Reformed church will speak at a prayer service tonight at 7 30 on the subject Interdenominationalism The service will include a discussion on the growth of the Christian church in the United States The public is invited
Chicago report details how Charles Mansell a hotel clerk was too accommodating to a guest named George Williams who claimed to be Mr Williams. At 5 a m Mansell answered a 6 am call and the guest, with a friend, robbed the lobby tiller of 99 dollars.
Mickey Cohen outpointed Willard Brown in Indianapolis match and Roy Mitchell defeated Jackie Shupack in Centralia while another bout with a draw ended in Newark.
Governor W. H. Murray of Oklahoma accepted invitations to address the South Carolina General Assembly tomorrow forenoon and to speak at a mass meeting in Asheville tomorrow night. The reports place him in Charlotte, North Carolina, January 20.
A new one day divorce measure took effect today in Chihuahua state enabling couples to obtain divorce quickly. The reform sets a 120 peso filing fee, about 60 dollars, with the decree described by local officials and press.
A long list of individuals and their home towns or affiliations is presented, spanning multiple states including North and South Carolina Virginia and Georgia. The names cover a wide geographic network with no clear event or action described.
Joint conferees work on reconstruction finance corporation action while panels resume inquiries into foreign bonds and bank deposits. Several committees consider injunction limits, rural drainage, closed bank depositors aid, postal engines, shipping board, Muscle Shoals, government contracts wage bills, and related labor and agriculture topics.
Clay Madison, senior at High Point, elected to serve as representative of the Christian Endeavor World in the 1932 campaign. Rev W R Shaffer announced district officers pledged support and urged city union backing. Plans for Christian Endeavor Week discussed as executive board meets next Tuesday.
Dr. A B Conrad pastor of the First Baptist church urged optimism and sacrifice at a Legion post gathering in High Point urging residents to keep their heads up amid hard times. About 36 to 40 members attended as a brief business session followed.
Subcommittee chairmen gathered in Pinehurst to discuss survey results on developing North Carolina resources. They held a conference with Tyre C. Taylor, executive council to Governor Gardner, the originator of the plan. Reports covered resort development highway beautification wildlife exploitation tourism potential and historic spots.
Joe Sherman former lightweight pugilist was shot and seriously wounded after robbers forced him to march before them as a shield in a grill standoff with three policemen. The incident occurred last night following a robbery.
Funeral services for Misa Keoka Canady aged 8 were held at the home of her brother J A Canady at Woodrow avenue and Sixth street after a six week illness. The service featured a mixed quartet and included two hymns. Additional services occurred at Camp Springs Methodist Episcopal church Caswell county with burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were H T Canady V X Canady C S Canady P D McKinney H M Chilton and Clyde Morgan. Relatives and friends attended in large numbers.
W H Bill Clapp accused bootlegger with ties to Greensboro Asheville and other towns remained in Guilford county jail Greensboro after arrest for parole violation. He will be sent to Atlanta federal prison to finish 12 months of a two year term. Deputy Futrelle arrested him outside the Sheraton hotel and a parole warrant was issued by Commissioner Lyon. He used the alias Little during registration and is alleged to have led extensive bootlegging operations in Asheville.
Hoyt McMahan of the High Point Thomasville and Denton Railroad faced a jury after a morning start and the verdict favored the railroad, ending a matter over a year old. A Metropolitan Life Insurance Company case with M Ernest Welch began but ended in mistrial when a juror was withdrawn and was continued.
Notice is given of the stockholders annual meeting of the High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association in the Commercial National Bank directors room High Point North Carolina on Thursday January 28 1932 at 730 p m for by law amendments to speed business and to pay withdrawn members a percentage of profits when earnings justify it and for the election of the Board of Directors and related business. Cc H Ellis Secretary.
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