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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1930
Page
9
An ad listing services for car tops upholstery curtains covers and glasswork plus factory painting striping and body woodwork. Also radiator cleaning and repairing offered by a local shop at 244 N. Wrenn St with phone 2088.
The speaker explains the second law of thermodynamics and the universe’s inexorable move toward uniform change. He envisions a future where subatomic energy could power civilization, demanding extreme heat to unlock atomic energy and noting safety concerns about early experiments.
News arrives that the Norwegian steamer William Boot, carrying 14 crew members, was lost on the east coast of Greenland during the winter.
Wall Street opened with selling, then rallied to gain 1 to 3 points on many leaders like Steel Radio and American Telephone. Traders awaited the Federal Reserve banks weekly statement as caution persisted and Me lon tariff comments weighed on sentiment.
A servant described the Lindbergh heir as resembling his father with blonde hair and blue eyes. Col. Lindbergh's calm birth news contrasted with Ambassador Morrow’s visible elation. Anne Morrow and her parents were in Mexico City in 1927, and Anne wed Lindbergh on May 27, 1929 at the Morrow home before a swift honeymoon aboard a power cruiser off the New England coast.
Southwest harvest brings 1100 cars of wheat into the four principal terminals in Texas Oklahoma and Southern Kansas. Wheat closes irregular with a 1-2 to 7-8 cent swing amid stock market rally while corn and oats rise and provisions ease.
Henri Cochet the defending singles champion survived a five set test against Han Timmer of Holland at Wimbledon on June 25. Cochet won 6-4 9-11 4-6 6-4 6-2 as American contenders punded their way through early matches including Johnny Doeg defeating Nigel Sharpe. Wilmer Allison Berkeley Bell John Van Ryn Gregory Mangin and Doeg all advanced their first tests.
Mrs. W. C. Hammond executive secretary of the High Point Board of Public Welfare appeals for clothing for needy families this afternoon. The request emphasizes men’s suits and light summer clothing for children, aiming to fill three men’s suits and children’s summer wear. She expresses confidence the public will respond as in the past.
Absecon New Jersey June 23 four people died when a shore bound Philadelphia Atlantic City express struck a car at a grade crossing. Mayor Anthony M Ruffu Jr of Atlantic City aged 52 was killed along with John Wiley 52 and his wife Lilian 40 both from Ventnor and Margaret C Siracusa 37 of Ventnor. The car was hit dead center and wreckage sprawled over the tracks for more than 100 yards.
Cotton opened easy today amid continued pressure from weak Liverpool and Egyptian markets. July futures slid to 13.31 with new crop prices down 26 to 83 cents. October and December also slipped as selling dominated buying and market confidence waned despite favorable growing weather.
The June 23 Chicago grain market saw a stampede to unload with July wheat at 89 1 2 cents and final prices for July 92 to 92 1 8, September 95 5 8, December 1 00 14 to 1 01 4. Corn rose 1 to 11 4 cents, July closing 76 to 76 1 8. Prices a few cents above or below Saturdays close reflect demoralized trading before a late rally.
Jacksonville aviators William Brock and Edward F. Schlee, who set a round trip Jacksonville to San Diego record, depart for Detroit to wrap repairs and prepare for another west to east flight to cut hours. Their east to west record stands at 13 hours 55 minutes. They expect to leave Detroit for San Diego in about a week.
New Orleans June 23 cotton opens with losses as Liverpool cables weaken demand. July to December futures fall 28 to 34 points from Saturday, then steady near lows. Heat in the eastern belt spurs a late rally before closing 11 to 19 points lower.
Babe Ruth connected for his twenty fourth homer of the season in the second inning of the Yankees Browns doubleheader. The drive gave New York an 8 to 0 lead as Ruth went deep as the first batter of the inning. Kimsey pitched for St Louis.
Notre Dame captain Larry Moller fired 76 to lead the field in the first qualifying round at Oakmont. The Irish posted strong golf on the second nine, carding a par 35, with Moller four over par on the lengthy course.
The First Baptist Church opened its pastorate with Dr. A B Conrad receiving a warm reception. A large morning crowd and a sizable evening audience heard sermons on undeveloped resources and the clay and the potter theme. He urged using existing talents to serve Christ without delay and described Christ shaping life into constructive character.
Twenty four cases were handled by Judge EB Teague in rapid succession, court lasting under two hours. Trials included speeding, liquor law violations, larceny, drunkenness, and disorderly conduct with varying sentences and suspensions. Funeral services for Henry Harris, High Point merchant, were held in Raleigh with interment in Hebrew cemetery. Surviving family includes widow Fannie Harris and three children.
Rev. John W. Moore preached morning and evening services at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. The morning topic was Fruits of Pentecost and at night The Evolution of Evil. He spoke on sin born within and influenced by evil company urging steadfast abstinence. The sermon emphasized spiritual vitality gained by resisting evil.
J. D. Koonce says the Ladies of the Woodmen Circle will dedicate the Sherman Texas home for aged members and orphan children this week. Piedmont Grove No 172 members have shown strong interest in the project.
The Pastor's Summer Conference of the Methodist Protestant church opens this evening and invites the High Point community to attend 8:00 pm sessions in the College Auditorium Tuesday and Wednesday feature Rev. G. I. Humphreys D D while Thursday presents Rev. Paul Warner a noted Japan mission worker Prof Ernest B Stimson directs music for the evenings all are welcomed by the church and college leadership
Liverpool note shows spot cotton in fair demand with price declines across grades. Sales total 4,000 bales including 2,600 American, receipts 2,000 with 1,000 American. Futures closed quiet with July through May contracts quoted from 6.3 to 7.06.
Butter prices steady at 7 834 with creamery gains and quality grades from extra 33 34 to first 88 91 score. Cheese at 295 798 stable with state whole milk flats and fresh fancy grades 18 18 percent, holding 24 26 percent. Packing stock and current make numbers noted as 1 and 221 2134 with 22 percent.
Public auction to sell parcels 20 and 21 Riverside Park Development Guilford County North Carolina. Sale set for July 24 1930 at 9 30 a m in front of High Point city hall cash terms. Trustee Walter E Crissman with Peacock Dalton attorneys.
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