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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1932
Page
7
Wall Street ends the day with scattered gains and losses as major groups move within narrow ranges. Notable activity centers on Packard, Penn Reynolds, Sears Roebuck, and other key issues amid fluctuating prices.
Roosevelt faces a two thirds delegate hurdle as rival leaders aim to block him by backing favorite sons or undermining Smith rumors. He may win southern western support but risks a prolonged ballot favoring Baker or Gagner if negotiations stall. Major hopes hinge on New York's 94 delegates and allied gains in Pennsylvania Massachusetts and Michigan.
A C Strock aged 48 died at his home 468 South Main Street yesterday morning after several weeks illness. He was a native of South Carolina and once ran a merchandising business in Orangeburg. He later joined Life Insurance Company of Virginia in this city. Surviving are his wife formerly Miss Aline Hallongren and three children A C Strock Jr Vibert Strock and Thetis Strock. Body moved from Yows Funeral Home to Orangeburg for funeral services and Sunnyside Cemetery interment.
Cotton in New York opened steady with minor gains as firm cables and moderate demand support May at around 6.81 and July at 7.00. Selling was split between southern and local sellers and a small but persistent foreign demand, aided by some short-covering. Liverpool cables note local buying and improving yarn demand.
The Thomasville city library finished the year with a total circulation of 39 657 reflecting steady support from locals. Funeral services for Connie S Hanes drew a large attendance at Calvary church with floral tributes. Douglas Crutchfield, Wake Forest scholar, ranked among top ten in his college. Local lenders Peoples Building and Loan and Home Building and Loan each reported about 100 000 in loans.
N O Cotton New Orleans reports cotton opening steady with Liverpool futures firmer. Early trades rise 2 to 4 points before stock market weakness tempers prices. As stocks improve, March hits 6.67, May 6.83, and July 7.00, about 4 to 6 points above Saturday close. Market settles toward strength late in first hour.
J E B Black as administrator of Reuben Letterloh 65 a negro asks $10,000 damages from the Southern Railway and the High Point Asheboro and Southern railroad in municipal court alleging negligence in protecting pedestrians at the crossing at noon on September 21 the dead man was struck by a freight car.
Funeral services for Mrs Aman da Jane Coltrane who died Friday night at the home of her daughter near Cedar Square Randolph county were held Sunday at Marlboro Friends church conducted by Rev J C Grace. Interment followed at Marlboro cemetery with pallbearers and flower bearers named.
Burlington officers nabbed a mule at 3 a m on the streets and escorted it to police headquarters. Magistrate Lee A Lutterloh ordered the animal tied to the city trash wagon with board and lodging provided.
Norfolk residents puzzled by January calendar as a three year old boy named Clarence Mason recounts a dog bite incident. The puppy Dippy bit his nose and the boy bites back with a single nine word explanation.
Sam Stein, a 25 year old Jewish wrestler who played end for the New York Giants last season, challenges Greece's Jim Londos for the world heavyweight championship at Madison Square Garden tonight. Londos enters as the strong favorite in this title bout.
A report from Lexington outlines a conflict over a Sunday work ban and a non-work ordinance. Jacobs seeks a warrant accusing Vaughn of swearing to the warrant against troopers, touching on labor and public order disputes across seven counties.
Raleigh Times switches to an open shop policy and locks out about 20 union printers after publisher John A. Park informs workers of the change. Non union workers will be hired, halting union negotiations over a 10 percent salary cut and a prior hour reduction in pay.
The report states a dog in a car watched over by Cornelius man vanished with clothing and baggage after leaving a hotel. No further details on suspects or destination are provided. Authorities urged any sightings to contact the reporting party.
On Capitol Hill the Louisiana leader asserts Al Smith could win if renominated and predicts Roosevelt would lose if chosen. He dismisses plans, calls himself a “Kingfish,” favors no prohibition talk, praises Garner Harrison and Robinson, and pledges support to Hoover to restore prosperity and world peace.
A Baltimore article presents the wild Gamble theory by Albert Gamble, claiming earth began as water with two suns in a swelling race. A chunk from one sun supposedly created Africa and other continents when striking the earth moon, a tale told for public curiosity.
Charles Lehman found his son Lawrence dead in the front bedroom after a gas jet tube was found in his mouth. The father removed the tube and checked him, but Lawrence did not respond. The death occurred early the next day when Lehman attempted to wake him.
Forecast calls for some rain chances in the north on Tuesday night and more general rain toward week’s end. Expect generally fair conditions elsewhere with a cold start Monday bringing light frost to extreme northern Florida, warmer Tuesday, colder midweek north, and a warm-up by Friday.
A boarder complains of severe cold in his lodging describing daytime discomfort and nightly wakefulness with his teeth chattering, as reported in Tit-Bits.
Former Salisbury city tax collector George M. Lyerly was held on bond to answer a charge of embezzling more than $7,500 from the city. Auditors and investigators checked records for further shortages.
Chicago Jan 25 Grain prices average lower as world wheat shipments enlarge and subdued buying reduces demand. Opening figures were unchanged to 3-8 down, with wheat sagging across the board while corn edged up then pulled back.
Milwaukee January 25 Gorilla Jones of Akron Ohio will fight Oddonne Piazza of Italy in a ten round bout. The winner will be recognized as middleweight champion by the National Boxing Association. The bout closes a tournament open to all comers but failed to attract several top middleweights including Vince Dundee and Benny Paret.
Chicago January 25 Vic Frasier the White Sox right hand pitcher signed his 1932 contract today raising the team total to eight signings Lyons Thomas Blue Cissell Tate Jones and Gregory a rookie from Atlanta joined Frasier in the agreement Frasier received a salary raise synchronized with the rest of the group
Marion officers arrested 25 persons on charges including gambling liquor law violations and highway robbery during weekend enforcement raids. Prohibition enforcement HQ for 28 western North Carolina counties will move to Asheville under district administrator R. Q. Merrick. In Charlotte police recovered a large quantity of warehouse goods and arrested Jasper Wilson.
Gordon Miller age 10 died after a hit-and-run crash in Durham. Police arrested Gary Keith age 21 as the investigation continues.
Charters of 967 corporations in North Carolina were cancelled for failing to file the required annual reports with the Department of Revenue.
Davidson college student J C Calhoun will graduate from Davidson College leaving room 12 in Rumple dorm to his father L Calhoun of Laurinburg. Since 1916 six brothers have occupied the same room throughout their college careers and the father notes he could have bought a bungalow with the money paid to the college treasury over the years.
In Raleigh on January 25 Ruth Reovette and Sara Rand nurses at North Carolina State College infirmary sought dietary guidance for ailing alligator Little Setzer. The animal, brought in as a replacement for a rattlesnake, has not eaten in three weeks and remains unhealthy.
M. M. Melvin district sanitary engineer for Caldwell county is named state sanitary inspector for western North Carolina succeeding John Floyd of Asheville who resigned.
President Will Harridge announced 178 exhibition games. The breakdown shows 65 against major league clubs, 110 against minor league clubs, 2 intra mural, and 1 against a college.
Business activity remains near normal with only slight seasonal gains except steel nudges higher from auto output. Rail commerce falters, power production declines, and wage cuts and public- expenditure retrenchment shrink consumer purchasing power. Markets tread water as gold fear and foreign tensions hinder recovery efforts.
Special to the Enterprise from Jamestown reports Sunday school at Jamestown Methodist church operated on schedule but no worship service due to illness of Rev and Mrs O C Kenerly. Sympathy extends to Miss Swannie Lee Pugh whose sister Mrs Herbert Pugh died in Guilford Battleground. Miss Clara Smith and Virginia Murchison hosted in Reidsville, while Miss Lola Smith hosted at the Teacherage. Community members Copday and Thompson family connections noted with Mrs Thompson visiting from Altavista Virginia.
A fragmented word puzzle lists clues for both across and down entries including country related questions and various word definitions. It references Ger many divisions and a set of numbered hints with definitions and crossword style prompts.
Washington reports Huey Long of Louisiana may take a theatrical approach or a serious one when finally entering the senate chamber. The self made politician uses audience tailored rhetoric, from bayous pot likker to New Orleans vice, while boasting sharp facts on tariffs and world affairs. He campaigned across Louisiana with a motor truck and amplifiers, and he began as a traveling salesman before studying law at Tulane.
Joseph J. Klein proposed a 25 percent tax on gross receipts for bootleggers and speakeasy operators to help balance the federal budget. He noted prohibition profits have been largely untaxed despite protests over prohibition’s effects.
Chicago on January 25 reports secret six operatives claim discovery of a large kidnapping syndicate linked to ransom and torture. Investigations show at least five abductions in the past year with about 375000 dollars paid. Jamiesail notes the ring functions as a structured business with spotting victims, kidnapping, and ransom collection.
Mr and Mrs H C Caudell and family express gratitude for sympathy and floral tributes following the tragic death of their son Ralph.
The entire stock of the Joe Ley estate is to be presented for claims by noon at B00 Rast Weain. Wright & Youngs and A. Myatt are attorneys handling the matter.
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