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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1935
Page
13
Brady Shuskey, a cotton mill employee, failed to prove damages against Brown and Williamson To in a suit over a nickel piece of chewing tobacco. Judge Lewis F. Teague dismissed the case, citing a North Carolina supreme court ruling that no issue for the jury existed.
The High Point Civitan club held its annual Ladies Night last night in the Sheraton ballroom. A banquet began at 7 40 with Civitan songs and an invocation by Rev. Howard Hartzell, then a closed dance ran from nine to midnight. Clarence Schultzhe rgs sang When Irish Eyes Smiling, backed by Dan ith at piano, and a quartet led by Judge Lewis F. Teague provided further entertainment. About 76 attendees, including special guests, enjoyed favors and the evening’s program.
Dr Joseph William Pike 64 prominent Concord druggist died suddenly of a heart attack at his home at 7 20 last night. He had been ill for months and bedridden the past two weeks. Survived by wife Ora Miller two sons Joseph W Pike Jr and Jesse Pike two daughters Ey Pike and Billie Pike three sisters Fred Diehlman Don W Nesbit and Mary C Pike. Funeral set for 10 AM Saturday at Central Methodist Church. Born June 7 1880 in Patrick County Virginia and came to Concord in 1920 to buy Pearl Drug Co. Member of Rotary Stokes Lodge No 32 A F and A M Oasis Shrine and Central Methodist Church. Spent most of youth in High Point prior to moving to Concord.
New York March 1 Definite trends were still lacking in today's markets with securities and staples dull. A few metals and scattered specialties showed life while overall volume fell. Grains and cotton remained spiritless and bonds slipped on profit taking as the British pound stayed depressed. Carloadings for the week ended February 23 totaled 662,896 cars, down 29,085 from the prior week but said to be seasonal.
Market notes from New Orleans show May at 12.42 and July at 12.60 while October stands at 12.42. March liqu idation remains at 12.51 with May easing briefly before recovering. mid-session level sits one down to two up from yesterday. Prices listed for May July October December and January with modest shifts through the first half hour.
U S Department of Agriculture notes hogs total 12006 with direct 7000, markets up 15 25 cents, top 9 55. Under 210 pounds 9 00 9 50, light weights 8 50 9 25, sows 8 60 8 75, pigs 6 75 8 75. Cattle and calves 6500 steady, vealers firm, best yearlings around 12 50, cows 3 50 9 25, steers 9 50 13 90 for 550 to 1560 pounds.
Cotton futures opened steady to 2 points higher as trade and commission houses absorb offerings. March at 12.31, May 12.42, July 12.49, Oct 12.41, Dec 12.47, Jan 12.47 with May easing to 12.38 and October to 12.37 on scale down orders.
The Leonard Street Grade Mothers council will host a tea at Mrs. Crutchfield's home 1102 Alder Sunday from 4 to 6 PM to benefit the Lunch-A-Day project. A health service at Church of God Tabernacle on Gurley Street Sunday afternoon at 3:30 urges attendance, especially for the sick.
Mrs P Jones of 709 Hill Top Street was surprised at home by about 25 friends on Wednesday night in celebration of her birthday.
U S retail sales climbed by 3.511 billion dollars in 1934, a 14 percent gain over 1933, led by mail order houses up 25 percent and the automotive group up 22 percent. Restaurants and related sectors rose 18 percent, while food stores rose 7 percent.
Public notice announces a mortgage foreclosure sale under a deed of trust on property in High Point North Carolina. The sale is scheduled at 11 o clock A M on April 1 1935 at the County Courthouse Greensboro, with the property described as 132 Tate Street Lot 8 Section 2 High Point Development Company, recorded in Book 53 Page 561.
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