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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1929

Page

3

First College Swimming Coach In State Taught 10000 To Swim

Durham July 6 Russell H Caudill Duke University swimming instructor who is the first intercollegiate swimming coach in North Carolina estimates he has taught more than 10000 people to swim. He runs classes at Duke and the Erwin auditorium pool teaching dozens at a time and individuals.

Durham N. C Russell H. Caudill Duke University North Carolina Caudill Duke University Erwin Auditorium Pool Red Cross

Duke Coach Caudill Trains 10000 Swimmers at Duke

Russell H. Caudill, Duke University swimming coach, has instructed more than 10 000 people. He built Duke’s first varsity intercollegiate team in North Carolina and developed a strong program through early instruction in buoyancy and breathing. He led Duke to early wins over Virginia and Furman, and Duke still holds a breast stroke record from a Georgia Tech pool. Caudill, a graduate with many certificates, plans social service and possible religious educational work after further study.

Russell H. Caudill Duke University North Carolina Caudill Duke Blue Devil Virginia Furman Georgia Tech Earnhardt

Notice of hearing on assessment roll in High Point case

In Guilford County Superior Court before the clerk the City of High Point notifies all parties of a certified report by Commissioners Short Edwards and Moss on benefits assessed. A hearing is set for July 15, 1929 at 8 pm in the High Point council room to hear objections to the adoption of the assessment roll. E M Knox City Manager.

North Carolina Guilford County City of High Point E. M. Knox

Cotton market ends mixed as week-end accounts and acreage data loom

New York July 6. Trading was uneven as week-end account balancing and an upcoming government acreage report influenced activity. Prices fluctuated, with declines early followed by rallies on showers in western and central belts. July and December contracts closed near 3 to 9 points lower from their highs, with end-June conditions averaging 71.6 percent of normal and private acreage estimates around 48.496 million acres.

New York Continental Bombay Liverpool

New York Stocks Mixed Gains in Busy Trading Day

Traders pushed through a wide list of issues with gains for Am Can, Am Smell, Anaconda, General Electric, Union Pacific rail, and other leaders while several weaknesses appeared in steel, oil, and tobacco issues. The market showed uneven momentum as investors weighed earnings and industry signals.

Alliede Chem Wks & Eli Be&o Odio Tevis Chesapeake Corp St Paul Nor’wesat Chic Rock I Pac Chrysler Sevese Coca Cola Eveves Collins & Aikman Cveteees Ieee Dupont de Greene Cananea Houston Hudson Mars Inter Harvester Inter Merc Mar FICO Louisville and Nash Tex Mo Pacific Pfd National Biscuit Yorke Con Norfolk and Western North Am Co Pennsylvania Pris Pet OS Radio Corp Eos Rem Rand Ieee Ee Reynolds St. Louis San Fran Sea Alf Ding Ces Sears Roe Sloss-Sheffield Studebaker Corp Bilki Texas & Pac Coal and Oil Tex Pac Land Trust Iss Ward Baking B Maryland FT. & Coa Bales

Hats Burst Into Print This Summer

A green, yellow and white calico beach hat features a wide brim stitched in three colors. A garden party hat uses a horsehair braid with forget-me-nots printed on flesh colored straw. A sports hat shows a white brim and a crown of hand embroidered scarlet and white linen flowers.

Speedways to Be Re measured by Licensed Surveyor This Year

All speedways hosting automobile races must be re measured by a licensed surveyor this year, ensuring accurate track layouts and compliance with racing standards. The new requirement affects existing venues and upcoming events across major circuits.

Nearly 100 new industries started in downstate Illinois

In 1928, downstate Illinois saw the launch of nearly one hundred new industries, signaling a surge in local enterprise. The development reflects broader economic growth and diversification across the region during that year.

Downstate Illinois

North Carolina Bands Rise to National Spotlight

Chapel Hill July 6 North Carolina bands lead national recognition with Kay Kyser Randall and Hal Kemp among notable alumni now touring Broadway and Ohio venues. Kyser now with Victor, Kemp at the Manger Cleveland Bamboo Gardens, Randall’s Orchestra debuting on Brunswick, all retaining strong North Carolina roots.

New York Hal Kemp Kay Kyser Tal Henry Kemp Hotel Manger Kyser Bamboo Gardens Cleveland Henry Peabody Hotel Memphis Tenn Chapel Hill N. C North Carolina Carolina Brunswick Recording Orchestra Manger Hotel New York City WEAF WJZ Greensboro South Victor Randall Statz Randall Brunswick Slatz Hal Orchesta Kay Ohio Kentucky Pennsylvania Steedy Carolina Boys National Broadcasting Company

Thomasville Society A Wedding In July At Newton And A Gala Bridge Party

A wedding of Miss Annie Mae Rader of Newton and Ray Hoover of Thomasville took place July 4 at the bride’s sister’s home near Lexington with Rev Hoy Fesperman officiating. The couple will reside at 404 Lexington Ave after a trip to Asheville. The same week the Esberra Club hosted a bridge gathering at the Hodgkin residence with summer flowers and several prizes awarded to members and guests.

Hoy Fesperman Lexington Annie Mae Rader Newton Ray Hoover Thomasville Pilgrim and Bethany Reformed Churches Thomasville Circuit O. R. Hodgkin Mock Street Esberra Club Bridge

Mrs. Finch Hosts Tea for Bride Mrs Sears Hix

Mrs. Charles F. Finch will entertain Wednesday afternoon from four to six at her Main Street home, honoring Mrs. James Sears Hix, a bride of June, of this city.

Charles F. Finch Main Street James Sears Hix

Mrs Raymond Phillips Hosts Mrs Hugh Smith in Columbia

Mrs Hugh Smith of Columbia is visiting as a guest at the home of Mrs Raymond Phillips on Main Street, staying with relatives and enjoying time in the town.

Hugh Smith Columbia, Ss. C Raymond Phillips Main Street

Miller and guests depart for Morehead City trip

Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Miller, Miss Maye Livengood, and guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Agnew of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Brower of Chicago left today for Morehead City where they will spend a period.

J. Q. Miller Maye Livengood John Agnew Washington Ben Miller H. A. Brower Chicago Morehead City

Summers at the cottage visit and family travel

Holmes Miller of Portsmouth Virginia spent Thursday with his father J. Q. Miller on West Main Street. Mrs H T Hethcock and her son Ted Jr return today from Oakboro after visiting Mr and Mrs G M Denson, the parents of Mr Hethcock.

Holmes Miller Portsmouth J. Q. Miller West Main Street H. T. Hethcock Ted. Jr Oakboro G. M. Denson Mr. Hethcock

Miss Katherine Stone Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Miss Katherine Stone daughter of Mr and Mrs M S Stone underwent an appendicitis operation at City Hospital in Greenville South Carolina where she has been in training for several months She is reported to be doing nicely friends will be glad to learn Mr and Mrs R K Taylor of Oxford were guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson They were en route home from their wedding trip spent in Washington New York and other points of interest in the north Mrs Taylor will be remembered here as Miss Blanch Erwin.

W. F. Rader Rader Newton N. C Flora McDonald College Appalachian State Normal Thomasville Hoover D. E. Hoover The News and Times Katherine Stone M.S. Stone City Hospital Greenville S. C R. K. Taylor Oxford Ralph Wilson Washington New York North Mrs. Taylor Miss Blanch Erwin

Wheat Pullback Follows Profit Taking Across Markets

Wheat prices fell as traders took profits after a new seasonal high. Canadian drought forecasts and signs of domestic wheat glut kept selling pressure, with corn and oats also edging lower while provisions fluctuated.

Cotton Unsteady in New Orleans Market Fluctuations

New Orleans July 6. Cotton prices moved with mixed signals as traders weighed ahead of the Monday crop and acreage report. October and December readings fell early, later rallied, then drifted lower toward close. Receipts totals show year to date and export figures, with stocks on hand and on shipboard noted.

New Orleans Liverpool

Cotton goods market quiet as fall silk mercerizing broadens

The New York cotton goods market remains quiet with raw silk unchanged. Fall silk merchandise is selling more freely and printed tweed effects perform well. Metallic silks for formal wear show a noticeable trend while Calcutta burlap mills threaten a strike over longer hours. Market remains firm with new tropical worsteds shown for 1936.

Cotton New York Calcutta

Wheat exports in U S fall by about 59 million bushels

The report notes US wheat exports dropped by roughly 59 million bushels over the last nine months, indicating a significant decline in shipments abroad and potential effects on domestic markets and producer incomes.

United States

Public Library Adds Wide Range of Childrens Books

Rae By High Point Public Library lists newly added children's titles and a summer hours schedule from 12 to 7 p m daily except Sundays and holidays. Notable authors include Rudyard Kipling Charles Dickens Jules Verne A A Milne and Beatrix Potter among many others adding fiction non fiction and lore for young readers.

Bennett John Curtis A. T Narragansett Bay Old Philadelphia Dickens Charles Doyle Sir A. C the White Company du Chaillu P. B Everson F. M Ohio Field Rachel Toby Hewins C. M Heylinger William Don Strong The Wolf Patrol William—High Benton Holbrook Florence Kipling Rudyard Kos Pseud Abdullah and the Donkey Lamprey Louise Days of the Builders Guild Malkus A. S Meigs Cornelia Milne A. A Pooh Corner Moon Grace Mukerji D. G Ghoud Hunter Perkins L. F Quiller-Couch Sir Arthur Sabin E. L Seaman A. H Mamselle Sharp Evelyn Jane Skiner C. L Andy Skinner Sloan E. V Ellie Stevenson R. L David Balfour Verne Jules Wallace, Dillon Long Labrador Trail Youmans, Eleanor Skitter Cat Major

Turpentine and Rosin Trade Scores Reported in Jacksonville

Naval Stores data from Jacksonville shows turpentine firm 46 percent sales 338 receipts 898 shipments 219 stock 18480 while rosin remains steady with sales 1346 receipts 2574 shipments 675 and stock 58018. Quotations include B D700 E 710 G to E 725 M 730 N 765 WG 78a WW 835 X 840.

Naval Stores Jacksonville Fla

Cotton seed oil market shows steady futures on July trade

In New Orleans on July 6 the cotton seed oil market was irregular with interest in the December option. Prime summer yellow oil finished at 8.35, prime crude at 7.50 to 7.624 cents. Futures closed steady with July at 8.40, August 8.45, September 8.50, October 8.55, December 8.60.

O. Cotton OU New Orleans

Stocks Hold Up Despite Increase in Brokers Loans

The stock market held firm despite a $227 million rise in brokers loans and weekend profit taking. Trading was moderate with about 1,500,000 shares in two hours, and gains offset losses as sectors such as farm implements and food shares rose. Commodities saw soy declines and currency markets stayed dull while Sterling and the yen moved slightly.

Claude A. Jagger Associated Pres New York Associated Press Federal Reserve F. W. Dodge Corp Rockies International Harvester Oliver South Dakota Winnipeg

Berlin audiences giggle at actors mouthing arias in new opera

In Berlin an experimental production of Hein rich Kaminski's Jurg Jenatsch features visible actors silently mouthing arias while off stage singers provide the voices. Critics call the device laudable in ambition yet too unusual and distracting.

Berlin Heinrich Kaminski Jurg Jenatsch Kaminski

Wide sleeves black lace princess gown for restaurant wear

A fluttering black lace princess gown features a flesh colored lace yoke that forms flowing cape sleeves. The sleeves can be wrapped and snapped at the wrist or left to swing free for versatility.

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