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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1930
Page
9
The report lists corn, wheat, oats, rye and lard futures across July September December and March contracts. Prices show varied bids from 64% to 98% with several figures in the 80s and 90s, plus a bells line at 1349 referenced as a price point.
In Lexington July 23 the Rotary club vote on a state constitution amendment to classify property for taxation shows about five to one in favor, though returns are not complete. The chamber of commerce provides a summary of arguments for and against. The amendment would allow a lower tax rate for intangible property.
The Associated Press reports July 23 that bulls openly backing price gains bid up many leading issues by four points or more. Public participation remains tepid, while Meehan group signals strong optimism amid seasonal activity shifts and caution about past bull campaigns.
Harry Raymond Incorporated sues London Guaranty and Accident Assurance Company in municipal court for $30,000 after Hugh B. Raymond died May 19 at Guilford General Hospital. Plaintiff alleges death from an accident during surgery. insurer denies liability and has not paid.
Mrs Bertha Rochelle filed suit yesterday in High Point municipal court for alimony and attorneys fees from her husband T V Rochelle. She says they separated in December 1929 through no fault of hers and that she and their one child lack adequate means of support.
Emmett Franklin is held in High Point jail by Danville Virginia authorities on a bigamy charge. He is expected to resist extradition. Pan American Airways carried 3 522 076 passengers last year without an accident.
The text traces Glenn Curtiss and early aviation pioneers starting bicycle shops at 18, inventing light weight motors, and creating the V type engine. It recalls 1902 New York State road race victory, 1903 Ormona Beach speed record, 1906 140 mph mile, and his balloon engine collaboration with Major Baldwin in 1904. It notes Curtiss winning the Scientific American trophy in 1909 and a 1910 Albany to Governor's Island two stop flight for a prize.
Tremors spread panic across Avellino and surrounding towns with casualties reported. Fascist militia, doctors, and Red Cross workers mobilized as authorities aided relief efforts in Naples and Visciano in Avellino province, including a four year old girl fracturing her skull.
J A Jones of 203 Fisher Street concedes N A Mitchell of Archdale the first sweet potato pie of the year from home grown 1930 sweets but challenges Mitchell to match corn. This morning Jones showed eight ears grown together under one shuck in the Enterprise window and urged Mitchell to respond.
Thomasville plans immediate construction of a new three story packing house for the Thomasville Chair Company. The brick and concrete building, 80 by 300 feet, will use company labor and may house product displays on the first floor. The project aims to create work for idle workers and follows years of similar development in the city.
In Davidson county, the July term of superior court nears end with only two cases left. Several minor matters were settled or continued. illness of attorney B E Raper delayed key cases. Starr Motor Co won a $334 judgment against I S Holder for an auto sale. Tallassee Power and High Rock Telephone settled. damages of $375 for allegedly damaged wires and poles.
Davidson County farm agent C A Leonard and Raleigh extension poultry specialist Paul A Leese will lead a Friday poultry tour leaving Lexington High School to visit major local farms. The visit includes incubators laying houses trap nests and breeders with prizes awarded to county poultrymen. A Mills Home Thomasville grounds picnic dinner completes the day.
The local American Legion post will hold a Tuesday night meeting at 8 o clock to elect officers for the upcoming year and name delegates to the state convention. The state convention is set for August 24 in Winston-Salem. Post commander James A. Lyon expects full attendance and will announce the meeting place later.
Public auction advertised for August 25, 1930 at 10:30 A M on land in Guilford County North Carolina. Property described includes Tract No 1 with boundary lines along Lee Street and railroad right of way and adjacent Willis property.
Public auction in front of the High Point Municipal Building on August 25 1980 at 11 AM to sell four described tracts near Highland Cotton Mills and Highland Ave Guilford County NC. sale subject to unpaid taxes and street assessments. W C Idol Trustee, Roberson Haworth and Reese Attorneys. 7T-23-8-2-9-16.
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