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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1930
Page
11
The article notes a dull market with modest gains and occasional buoyancy in a few utilities. It highlights the weekly steel review reporting softer steel demand but signals less pessimism than the prior week, with mill output at about 7.5 percent of capacity and a gradual moderation of declines in demand.
A scan of major shares shows Am Can, Am Tobacco, Endurance and General Electric among leading gainers with notable percentages such as Am Car and Fdy around 83 percent and Western Union near 181 percent. International firms including Canadian Pacific and North American also appear, alongside oil and gas players like Stan Oil and Union Pacific, reflecting broad activity across sectors.
A card of thanks expressing gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of Grace Atkinson and for the many beautiful flowers.
Caswell county officers admitted discouragement after a search that began Monday night failed to locate the unidentified black man who criminally attacked 19 year old Miss Anna Thomas near Yanceyville. Bloodhounds were used but the trail was abandoned yesterday as patrols continued in Caswell and neighboring counties.
The Harrison rally is set for tonight at 8 o'clock in the old Democratic club hall near McCrory's store. Between 700 and 1,000 supporters are expected as D. B. Stafford seeks re nomination and two other candidates vie in the Democratic primary on June 7. Speakers will argue why Harrison should be sheriff.
In a tense extra hole battle at the Royal and Ancient Club, Jones edged Tolley as crowd chaos mounted. Tolley praised the tough fight and recounted his bold 17th hole shot, while Jones credited lucky breaks in the Walker Cup context.
By deed of trust dated May 18 1826 J H Haynes and Blanche Haynes defaulted on note to W C Idol Trustee. Public auction June 30 2 pm East Door Greensboro NC for 238 acre lot in James town Township adjoining High Point Water Works Dillon and others. Sale subject to unpaid taxes with 5 percent cash deposit. Roberson Haworth and Reese Attorneys.
Cotton in New Orleans opened steady with Liverpool cables due and early weather unsettled. First trades were unchanged to four points up as New York opened higher and demand for July and October supported prices. July rose to 15.83, October to 14.83, and December to 14.99, up 5 to 11 points from the prior close.
Cotton opened steady with gains of 1 to 5 points as favorable weather expectations and crops reviews weighed. July touched 16.14 and October 14.80, up 4 to 7 points on active contracts before mild selling cooled the advance and the market paused after the first half hour.
James Steele 15 died at his parents home 704 Taylor Street shortly after 11 AM after a weeklong meningitis illness. Born April 28, 1917 in High Point, he was a Grimes Street School fourth grade student. Survived by parents three sisters and two brothers funeral Friday at 2 30 PM at home with Rev Hoyle L Love. Interment in local cemetery.
Reports of crop deterioration in Ohio Indiana and Kansas boosted wheat values early but failure to sustain highs triggered late profit taking. Shopping and selling pressure in Chicago kept prices from climbing further.
Six young women arrested at the Friendly Hotel were sentenced to county jail terms ranging from three to four months after a raid at about 5 am. One teen, aged 15, was delivered to juvenile authorities. W. A. Olive, manager of the hotel, faced a disorderly house charge.
P J Dishner superintendent of High Point water and light spoke to the Monarch club detailing the city water and disposal systems. He said the present system can supply a population of 125 000. The report notes two Boy Scout cabins at Camp Uwharrie are completed and named Monarch cabins.
Mrs. Molly Cooper of Lexington credits Konjola with relief from long stomach trouble. She describes bloating, constipation, nervousness, and improved digestion after taking Konjola. The advertisement lists Main Street High Point NC as a local sale point and notes it’s sold by leading druggists in the region.
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