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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1931
Page
11
Henry Ridge and family thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of their uncle W. H. Bill Ridge. Gratitude for many floral offerings is also expressed.
ONEIDA Tenn Jan 29 A pistol duel ended a dispute between Norma High School principal Donald Estes and Willie Pennington a school patron over punishment of a pupil. Pennington was killed and Estes fired six shots before surrendering or being captured. Authorities unable to locate Estes early today.
GUILFORD COLLEGE January 29 Ernest Scarboro of Greensboro was elected president of the senior class at Guilford College. Elbert Newlin became vice president Esther Lindley secretary George Allen and Isabella Jin ette marshals. Walden Reece retained treasurer for the next semester.
Recovery of alluvial diamonds in South Africa shows a downward trend with fewer recoveries reported across mining districts. Analysts cite water table shifts and artisanal activity as contributing factors affecting production levels this year.
New York January 29 The New York Stock Exchange announced the expulsion of Philip L Smith and Philip W Smith and the banishment for one year of Henry M Wreszin all tied to Barbour and Company Action was under rules against members having an interest adverse to a customer Philip L Smith had been a member since April 1902 Philip W Smith since February 1927 and Wreszin since March 1929 Barbour and Company had no other members and no out of town offices.
In Chicago today January 29 corn deliveries outpaced yesterday’s record low, marking only a fractional setback before rising as buying increased. Corn arrivals went to immediate use while wheat opened slightly down to up 1-4 cents, then fluctuated with corn as the session progressed.
Harold Simmons two year old son of Mr and Mrs R L Simmons died yesterday afternoon at 4 at the 512 Denny street home after an illness of 11 days He was born in Randolph county March 7 1928 He is survived by his parents two grandparents Mr and Mrs Stanley Williams and grandfather J M Simmons all of Randolph County Funeral services were set for this afternoon at 4 at the Baptist church in Coleridge with interment in the church cemetery
Frank P. Graham, ill with influenza, urged joint House Senate appropriation committees to restore the 1929 31 budget of 876000 for the University of North Carolina system. He warned cuts of 10 percent wage and other reductions threaten public service and youth education.
Attorneys J B Lovelace and Walter E Crissman spoke to the American Business club at the Sheraton hotel about a proposed city charter for High Point. They argued the current charter is obsolete and impractical and praised a civil service commission plan. Pamphlets were distributed for later formal action.
Funeral services for William H. Ridge who died from self inflicted wounds were held at Old Union M E Church Randolph county with Rev O L Ruth officiating. A large gathering attended the rites. Interment followed at Union cemetery with pallbearers named and flowers carried by family and friends.
Directors of the High Point chamber of commerce will be called into meeting Tuesday night at 7 30 o clock at the Sheraton hotel to consider the Business club and its sponsors in a discussion about a new city charter announced here this afternoon.
Washington January 29 Congress debates drought and unemployment relief as the house appropriations committee rejects a 25 million dollar hunger grant while senate Democrats push for alternate administration of 256 million in Red Cross relief. Secretary Mellon reiterates opposition to a cash veteran bonus as hearings continue.
The stock market eased with a light liquidation amid ongoing government bond selling and anticipation of Bethlehem Steel earnings after the close. Gains appeared in Montgomery Ward, Sears Roebuck, Auburn, Worthington, and General Railway Signal while Wabash and several other issues slipped about 2 points.
News of the death of P. A. Prior, vice president of the Mc Crory chain, at his Mutley home, N J, was received by the local store manager. Funeral services are planned in Mutley tonight at 8:30.
A chaotic OCR snapshot shows varied stock movements with numerous firms listing percent changes and trading actions. Major names such as General Electric, DuPont, Texaco, Union Carbide, and Goodyear appear amid scattered percentages and odd, unreadable fragments signaling a volatile session.
Cotton prices opened steady with a slight decline of 2 to 3 points as hedging and liquidation weighed. May fell to 10.51 while near months saw steady demand. Liverpool cables were firmer on yesterday’s New York close, Manchester noted solid local cloth trade with quieter exports.
BISMARCK, N D Jan 29 Gov George F Shafer ordered a thorough investigation into the lynching of Charles Bannon and dispatched three state officials to the scene near Schafer He called the hanging a shameful act that destroys the states reputation for law and order and said lynch law would not be tolerated The probe will seek to identify mob leaders and members.
A Negro hold up man was captured by police. Three Cheyeuaeete in the car with Williams were also arrested.
A mob of about 80 masked men battered the McKenzie county jail seeking the Bannon father and son, who faced first degree murder charges in the Haven family killings. Sheriff Hallan refused to reveal cell keys. the assault ended with officers tied, doors broken, and the suspects taken to custody. Charles Bannon had confessed to killing the Havens and burying their bodies. James F. Bannon was in custody after being arrested in Oregon and driven back to North Dakota.
Cotton opened trading easier with losses of 1 to 3 points as Liverpool cables were stronger. March slipped to 10.25, May to 10.50, October to 10.87, then recovered toward the end of the hour, with shorts covering pushing active months higher before a late easing to net gains of 2 to 5 points.
Dr. Mandel Sherman presented findings from a survey of 32 parents during Farmers Week at the Georgia State College of Agriculture. The study counted 2 124 ways children annoy parents, with disobedience top among causes and factors such as slowness, quickness, neatness, and primping cited. He linked parent attitudes and well being to the frequency and type of annoyances, urging education for parenthood to improve personal welfare and happiness in work and life.
Secretary Stimson dated January 29 expressed regret to Mussolini over Major General Smedley Butler’s Philadelphia remarks. Navy to convene a court martial with 5 to 15 officers, chaired by Rear Admiral Sellers, to hear evidence and determine charges. location and specifics await final approval.
A Paris report notes Senator Rose Mery was central to the interpellation that toppled the dieu government. The new cabinet is not consulted, leaving the senator without a position.
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