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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1932
Page
9
The page lists several leading stocks with price hints and percent gains including Dupont Eastman Kodak General Electric and Woolworth among others. It notes market activity at 2 PM and mentions totals such as 1,002,110 shares.
The High Point court heard from jurors and lawyers in the Holton murder case with George B. Hampton Jr representing Mrs. Harper and W Reade Johnson assisting the state as private prosecutor. Judge Oglesby overruled a motion for change of venue prompting a 100 name Guilford county panel to report for jury selection.
Washington reports that about 200 manufacturers entered aviation despite tough conditions, raising aeronautical manufacturing concerns to 2,818. The number of plane manufacturers increased to 240 from 117 since the directory was last issued.
A puzzle note states that the letter Q does not appear in any U S state name or its capital. The claim highlights a curious linguistic constraint across all 50 states and their capitals.
Attorneys argue to move trial from Guilford County as Mrs. Catherine Harper and husband resist, citing nationwide attention. Affidavits from locals claim no prejudice and defense contends Guilford jury would be fair.
Dr. Houston B. Hiatt, past president of the Guilford County Medical Society, spoke to Greensboro Rotary at the King Cotton Hotel on cancer prevention. He urged public cooperation, highlighted prevention over cure, noted cancer’s local onset, and urged periodic health exams and removal of irritants, warning against cancer fakers. The club also passed a resolution favoring re-opening of the United Bank and Trust Company.
Rev G Ray Jordan will lead the Wednesday 7 30 pm service at Wesley Memorial Church Educational Building using James chapter two as background. Women of the Missionary Auxiliary urged to attend as the group earns credit for the Bible study. An audience larger than last week is expected with special music by Mrs Charles M Kephart.
Clifton A. Ring Jr spoke to the American Business Club at the Country Club, detailing how drugstores evolved beyond compounding prescriptions to offer a wider range of goods. The meeting also included an old-time spelling match led by Mike Boyce with captains William A. Tomlinson and Thomas J. Gold Jr. Guests included Hugh Smart newly appointed manager of Publix Kincey theatres, succeeding Roy Smart. Jesse Washburn won the attendance prize.
Forest City New York January 27 A U S secret service agent L O Padgett gave a ride to a hitchhiker who drew a pistol and ordered him to drive The agent disarmed the man and delivered a lecture on thumb tourist etiquette before releasing him The incident ended without violence and no charges were filed
A large blaze at the Butters Lumber Company plant in Butters Bladen county destroyed most of six million feet of lumber. The fire origin was not determined and insurance covered the loss.
Beginning tonight at 7 30 evangelistic services will run ten days at the First Baptist Church. Mrs C EB Steidley a noted woman evangelist will lead. Public invited and church members urged to attend as many services as possible. Nightly services this week with Saturday night excepted.
U S Steel halved its dividend triggering a broad market downturn. Shares fell 1 to 4 points with U S Steel dropping under 38 and Pennsylvanias dividend news tempering rail stocks. Other declines hit American Telephone Bethlehem General Electric and several majors.
Seventeen defendants appeared in High Point Municipal Court this morning on prohibition law charges. Howard McDowell received 12 month sentences in two cases with notices of appeal and $600 bond each. Other outcomes include dismissals, nonsuits, and fines. capiases issued for three defendants.
Gar Wood, aboard Hi Miss America IX, averaged 110.785 mph on Indian Creek near Miami Beach to surpass the previous 110.223 mph mark held by Kaye Don. Electric timing recorded 111.08 mph in 37.32 seconds on the 6,080 foot course and 110.49 mph in 37.52 seconds on the return run, with Orlin Johnson as his mechanic.
The Guilford College choir of 46 voices directed by Prof. Max Noah performs sacred works at Central Friends church on Sunday at 7 30. The group, praised by F W Strehian of Baltimore, has toured northern cities and follows the inspiration of Christiansen and Williamson.
A note from the Associated Press warns merchants of fakers posing as editorial or business representatives of met journals or press associations. Guilible merchants risk losses from checks or credit given to these impostors. Reports indicate several towns have faced such scams in recent months amid rising economic strain.
Two field fires reported yesterday called out firemen with no damage. The first started on Springfield avenue and the second on Willowbrook street later in the afternoon. The origin of the blazes was not learned.
New Orleans trading opened steady as Liverpool cables lagged. Prices slipped early with March at 6.64, May 6.81, and July 6.98, down 2 to 4 points from opening and 2 points below yesterday's close. By midmorning a mild recovery of 1 to 2 points surfaced from the session lows.
Chicago and New York markets moved lower as grain values declined early today. Argentine wheat offers at Liverpool kept pressure on prices with wheat dropping to about 8 to 8-7 and corn easing to near initial lows.
New York January 27 cotton opened steady to 2 points higher on active trade buying and covering. May cotton traded at 6.83 as cables showed steady prices.
A wedding of local interest took place yesterday in Greensboro as Miss Irene Stubberfield married T. J. Feeney both of the city. The ceremony occurred at eight a.m. after which the couple departed for a wedding trip to southern points. The bride works for Southern Bell Telephone Company and Feeney is manager at the National Market.
Notice to creditors announces bulk sale of the Joe Levine store inventory at noon Saturday January 39 Isha at 200 East Washington. Wright & Jones are trustees with J A Myatt attorney. C-129
Principal L R Johnston of High Point High School will speak at Jamestown P T A in the school auditorium Thursday at 7:30. He will discuss Character Building of High School Students, offering a helpful talk for parents and teachers. The 7:30 hour suits fathers’ convenience.
High Point police faces further losses with multiple deaths in officers families and a sprained ankle for Officer L G Jones after a collision between two cars near Me Clellan's store. Miss Rachel Walk of Asheboro wrecks the scene with a Ford Te. Jones is off duty for days.
Washington reports division among advisers over U S response to Japan in China. Some push for drastic action, others led by Stimson urge conciliation. Hoover has cabinet talks but delays judgment as Shanghai tensions threaten regional commerce and the international settlement with about 115 million dollars in American investments.
In Lansing Capital National Bank a 53 year old D J Mead driven by business reverses opened fire injuring four others before killing himself. The gunman shouted about a dirty deal while demanding the location of the big shot. Victims included W B Nichols 29 and David M Timmons a bank policeman injured others.
More than 100 new arrivals mark the opening of the southern furniture market as exhibitors and observers expect a strong season. Visitors arrive from Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, West Virginia, and beyond for two weeks of showrooms and peak buying before the market closes Saturday at noon.
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