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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1930
Page
9
Chicago July wheat falls amid beneficial rains and cooler spring wheat regions plus a surge in domestic visible supply. USDA reports over 1.0 million bushels of fresh export business failed to halt losses. Corn and oats also decline with provisions steady to down slightly.
Mr. Clinard describes a nighttime vault robbery and abduction by two men. They tied him to a tree near Sedgefield and gagged him, leaving about six hours before he freed himself and alerted authorities. He identified two suspects, noting one wore a mustache.
A resident at 319 Fisher Street reports a pie made from sweet potatoes and claims to have grown large Irish potatoes in his garden this year. He asks if any competing gardeners can surpass his yield in this contest.
Mutiny among bulls pushes shares lower as profits retreat and July weakness tempers the broader advance. By midday, selling eased with moderate recoveries, while rail and food stocks show mixed signals and industry hints of a quiet current week.
Father John Beshel preached at St Edward's Catholic Church promising that eternal salvation depends on applying sound business principles to faith. He said capital for salvation is provided by the Redeemer and consists of the sacraments and prayer, and urged sustained effort and true prayer to overcome temptation.
Chicago July 21 potatoes on track 298 total U S shipments Saturday 597 Sunday 12 weak trading slow Kansas and Missouri sacked Irish cobblers 1.50 to 1.60 few fancy shade higher ordinary to poor 1.25 up Minnesota sacked early Ohios 1.75 Virginia bbl Irish cobblers 2.00 to 3.35.
On July 21 in New York the Poultry market quotes show fresh chickens 29 to 36 cents, frozen 20 to 35, fowls 18 to 29, old roosters 14 to 19, turkeys 28 to 29 fresh with frozen 32 to 44, ducks 17 to 18.
Cotton futures opened easier as forecasts of showers hit the belt. July down 18 points, new crop months down 11 to 13. Early gains faded with rain prospects. October and December fell, later recovering slightly to close with a small decline. Prices shown for January March May October December.
Cotton markets opened lower on July 21 with declines of 14 to 20 points in response to easy Liverpool cables and forecasts of showers in western and central belts. July slipped to 13.22, while new crop months fell about 23 to 28 points. market later steadied and traded 2 to 4 points above the session lows as traders awaited the official forecast.
In Stillwater Minnesota Charley Lockwood 87 the last surviving member of Company B first Minnesota Volunteer Infantry fulfills a vow by drinking a toast to 33 Civil War comrades who died before him The annual banquet marks the club's dissolution as the wine set aside in 1885 is turned over to an historical society and Lockwood reflects on the solemn duty.
Eugene G. Grace testified in the Youngstown Sheet and Tube case that he received a 1929 bonus of 1 623 753 as Bethlehem Steel president. The figure was in addition to his 12 000 annual salary and was disputed by merger opponents as potentially concealed from Youngstown stockholders. The judge overruled defense objections and allowed Grace to state the amount, noting the bonus had been in effect for five and a half years.
Duke professor James Cannon says his father Bishop James Cannon Jr. acknowledged a London marriage to Mrs Helen McCallum of New York but gave no details. The bishop and Mrs Cannon sailed for Brazil July 18 amid political campaigns and years of church and party clashes.
Washington reports that Bishop James Cannon Jr married in London, a fact met with surprise by Dr. E. L. Crawford and other Washington associates. Cannon heads the temperance board of the Methodist Episcopal Church South and had drawn scrutiny during the 1928 presidential campaign when questioned by a Senate lobby committee. He refused to answer and walked out, with investigators ultimately taking no action.
Bishop Cannon, longtime prohibition advocate, drew criticism at the Southern Methodist conference in Dallas for opposing Alfred E. Smith in 1928. He was exonerated of undue political activity but faced stock dealing charges tied to a New York bucket shop. proceedings did not proceed to trial and he remained chairman of the board of social service. He defended his stance against Smith due to religious differences and continued campaigning in Virginia and the South.
North Carolina will issue 1931 automobile license tags with a black background and old gold numerals. Manufactured at the state prison by convict labor, about 1 million plates will cost the state roughly 10 cents per pair. The R B and C classifications will shift to numerals 1 to 4 in different sizes from the license number.
Raleigh July 21. Tyre C. Taylor announces a full time organizer for the Young Democratic Women of the state will be appointed soon. The organizer will carry on the same work among young women as Ray Farris does among young men. Farris began July 1 and is well received by the party’s young members.
Rocky Mount July 21 Robert Morrison an Edgecombe county man accused of shooting Russell Draughn in a Saturday night clash was captured at his home near Leggetts Draughn. Draughn was seriously wounded but expected to recover.
Mrs Nannie Curtis wife of the late G W Curtis died at 828 South Main street Sunday at 536 p m after a three month illness She was born August 21 1858 in Randolph county and lived here 32 years Surviving are two sons J P Curtis of Charleston W V and J P Curtis of Greensboro a daughter Mrs Thomas P Andrews of High Point and a brother F S Redding of Fredonia Kansas Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday at 239 p m with pastors from English Street M P Church Green Street Baptist Church and Oakwood Cemetery slated for interment
Colon C Farlow Jr two months old son of Mr and Mrs Colon C Farlow of Sophia died Sunday morning at 3 45 following a few days illness He was born May 21 1930 at Sophia Surviving are the parents Funeral services were conducted from Marlboro Friends Church at 11 o clock by Rev S M Penn and Rev T A Williams with the choir singing Nearer My God to Thee and Asleep in Jesus Interment was in Marlboro cemetery
The Woman's Missionary Society of Green Street Baptist church will gather at 7 30 this evening with a Washington Street Baptist Church quartet providing music. Visitors welcome and full attendance urged. Also Calvary Society at Calvary M E church sets 7 45 with Miss Lorena Cable at 616 Cable street. Mr O A Kirkman Jr returns from Westret Cenn after attending a wedding in Westport. W S Poole and children Reitzel and Lois return from Statesville after a week with relatives.
The High Point Y swimming team faces the Greensboro Y pool squad in a dual meet tonight at 8 o clock. It marks the third intercity test this season for coach W F Bailey and his Baileyites who project a strong showing against the Gate City aquatic stars.
Bob Morris a young white boy on Thomasville road was cut with a razor or knife in an affray in Cloverdale yesterday. He was taken to High Point hospital where the wound around his neck was dressed. He refused to name his assailant to police.
Lee riding devices start a two weeks engagement at the Elm Street school playground tomorrow night under the High Point office of Boy Scouts of America. The Flying Lamars will present a free act daily, a vaudeville and circus act featured this year.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Paul Green at Monae on July 14. It is their third child.
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