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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1936
Page
12
York report notes Bethlehem Steel Corp sees continued demand and brisk activity through midyear with rising orders from railroads heavy industries and auto makers. Bankers compare results to prior quarters and anticipate capacity use early next year as shipping and tanker orders grow.
New York July 31. The American Telephone Telegraph company filed long distance rate reductions with the FCC. The changes take effect September 1 and amount to about six million dollars annual savings. This is the seventh reduction in ten years and applies to interstate calls beyond 240 miles.
The ice cream supper at the home of Mrs Weav er Hussey on English street, sponsored by the Philathea class of Oak Hill church, has been postponed according to today’s announcement.
New York reports a broader rise in business conditions with drought-affected areas showing widened retail distribution and higher farm prices. Wholesale demand remains strong as markets open for fall, while electric power slips slightly from a record. Coal, freight cars, steel, and lumber rise. bank clearings fall 7 percent. Retail trade speeds up with regional gains 14 to 30 percent. summer stocks deplete reducing markdowns. Shopping focuses on jewelry, silverware, radios, pianos, furniture, furs, and floor coverings.
Carrie M Blair of High Point qualified as administratrix of the estate of her husband John B Blair who died June 7. The estate values include 7650 in personal property and 26380 in real estate. Heirs listed are Enos Garland Robert Albert William and Joe Blair, all sons.
Friends announce that Mrs M L Slate and her baby daughter will be moved this evening from Burrus Memorial hospital to their home at 216 Lindsay Street.
The region received heavy rainfall halting drought fears with four inches of rain since Thursday. Farmers anticipate lower produce prices as moisture returns, while temperatures drop and roads wash with the storm. Weather warnings suggest a chilly, overcast day ahead.
A long list of individuals from multiple North and South Carolina towns including High Point Winston-Salem Greensboro Burlington Rockingham and more is registered at Market Dora Samit. Names span across states with multiple addresses from Charlotte Raleigh Danville Va and Savannah. The roster includes dozens of attendees with affiliations to various towns and cities.
Judge Teague hears J Ralto Farlow versus Louise DuBose trading as Bucanneer Club Chapel Hill alleging a June 11 1933 contract for services room lodging and $25 monthly with breach on November 1 1933 seeking 425 in damages. Divorce of Paul C Greene from Mary Elizabeth Greene granted during morning session.
Arcanums of High Point council No 2220 received invitations to be guests at a dance hosted by Winston-Salem council at the Twin City National Guard armory tonight. Attendance is limited to members of the High Point and Winston-Salem councils.
In Portland on July 31 a youth grabbed Mrs. Mary Nagel’s purse. She did not scream and instead retook the purse herself, causing the thief to flee in astonishment.
A crossword style clue list presents across and down definitions for political and general terms. Entries include references to a new political leader and a wide range of common nouns, verbs, and proper nouns such as Measure, Almus, Amphitheater, Havana, Silkworm, and Gibbon.
B F McCord assistant director of institutional buying for the state division of purchase and contract has resigned to become business manager of Elon College. A native of Abbeville South Carolina he had worked for the state eight years.
An enthusiastic testimonial praises Kellogg's ALL-BRAN for constipation relief and gentle cleansing. Miss Agnes Hanson reports improved digestion after using two tablespoonfuls daily, noting added vitamins and iron and versatile use in muffins.
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