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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1931

Page

11

Stock Market Edges Up Amid Franco German Reparations Talks

The market cooled after an early upturn with narrow moves as rails rose briefly before profit taking after dividends. Radio issues weighed on the group while General Electric and Eastman gained. Fresh silver strength and cautious optimism on Franco German reparations hovered over trading.

A. Jagger Union Pacific Keith General Electric Radio, Steel Eastman New York Radio Radio Seith Mitchell

Potatoes Market Report From Chicago Trade Bulletin

Potatoes in Chicago on November 22 show dull trading with total deliveries 506 and a 79 cent on track price. Wisconsin round whites range 70 to 85 cents, Minnesota North Dakota and River Ohio 85 to 95, Idaho Russets No 1 1.25 to 1.49, No 2 1.00 to 1.05, com mercials 1.10, Nebraska unclassified 90 to 1.00. fancy prices higher.

Chicago U. 8 Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota River Ohio Idaho Nebraska

Honest Miss Harrison Finds Lost Dollar In Box Letter

Miss Ruth Harrison of 115 Howell Street recovered a letter opened by box owners and returned to officials. Inside the letter two one dollar bills remained intact, confirming the mail was delivered with the money still inside.

Ruth Herrison Howell Street

Ashland official cites health program note

County nurse Gertrude Stein presented her report on a more efficient health program in Ashland Wisconsin. She read a letter implying a humorous household exception as the sauerkraut barrel fills.

Ashland Wis Gertrude Stein

Coleman On Japan At Central Friends Supper

Horace F. Coleman again spoke on Japan at Central Friends supper program. He highlighted tea and rice industries and education with slides of landscapes gardens and parks. Mrs Coleman explained bridal Kimono symbolism and spoke to boys and girls about life in Japan.

Japan Horace F. Coleman Central Friends Coleman Kimona Norman Fidler Florence Blair Horace Haworth Nnne Guilford College

Wheat prices tumble as Russian exports surge in Black Sea

Chicago prices edge lower as Black Sea shipments rise, with 2,480,000 bushels from Russia for the week doubling the prior figure. Opening declines compressed gains, and corn and oats follow wheat lower amid government crop reports. Provisions stay near steady.

Chicago Russia Black Sea

Chicago Livestock Prices Steady to Lower on Hogs Cattle Sheep

U S Dept of Agriculture reports Chicago market activity slow with hogs 40 600 head, many direct at 10 lower. cattle 6 000, calves 2 000, trading uneven with best grain fed steers around 12.00, sheep 17 000 mostly steady with good to choice lambs at 5.50 to 6.25 and feeders 4.25 to 4.60.

Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept. Agr

Bank Defendant In Usury Suit Started In Municipal Court

The Husseys sue Industrial Bank of Richmond in High Point municipal court seeking 475 dollars. They allege a 500 dollar loan in July 1926, secured by 60 notes of 12.50 each, 59 paid. The claim asserts the amount demanded equals twice the interest paid.

Industrial Bank of Richmond Allen J. Hussey Ida L. Hussey High Point

Community growth through coordinated business groups urged

November 12, 1931 editorial argues High Point must face competition from other communities by building and maintaining an organization to prepare and distribute facts. It traces the rise of group action from early guilds to modern trade associations, noting unity of purpose fuels prosperity and interdependence of industry and communities.

ANR Chambe Commerce High Point Merle Thorpe Chamber of Commerce Kipling Adams Leeds Lancastershire Prench North South Holland Holland Italy America Washington New Jersey

Work On New Sunday School Rooms Begins

J O Connor and Son contractors started erecting three rooms linking the South Main Methodist Episcopal Church South Sunday school quarters with the old parsonage. The expansion aims to support rapid Sunday school growth and adds five new rooms plus a small assembly area, with occupancy planned for December.

South Main Methodist Episcopal Church South J. O. Connor and Son Chestnut Street

Death of 3 year old Alfred Yates Jr

Thomasville report notes the sudden death of Alfred Yates Jr a 3 year old boy the son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Yates at their home amid fears after diphtheria. Funeral services were conducted by Rev J L Trollinger at Fair Grove Methodist church with burial in the church cemetery. Elena Lola C Snider family move to a new 45 acre farm north of the city near highway 10 and Calvary Reformer church as Walter Beck completes a brick residence west of the city on 20 acres.

Thomasville Alfred Yates, Jr Alfred Yates Fair Grove Methodist Church J. L. Trollinger Brown Summit Walter Beck Highway 10 Calvary Reformer Church Fam&y Lola C, Snider Snides Thomasville Store Company

North Carolina Conference to vote on church book change

The M. E. Conference opposes the change and will act next week with a required two thirds vote in each conference before sending to the general conference for ratification. Drama marked the session as Rev. Ware spoke of passing the mantle to his son Rev. D. W. Ware of Lenoir.

North Carolina General Conference Mr. Ware D. W. Ware Lenoir

Services Are Held For Wesley Owens

Funeral services for Wesley Owens aged 18 were held at Highland M B Church with Rev G L Liner and Rev B M Taft officiating. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery with pallbearers Arthur Norman Edward Graves C B Shiver Hurley Williams F M Taylor Fred Lentz. Flowers carried by Grace Young Nan Utley and others.

Wesley Owens Proctor Street Highland M. BR G. L. Liner Southside Baptist Church B. M. Taft Oakwood Cemetery Arthur Norman Edward Graves C. B. Shiver Hurley Williams F. M. Taylor Fred Lentz Grace Young Nan Utley Tom Jones James Young Melton Anders Mia Fred Whitt L. M. Young Jesus

Local Man’s Father Dies in Burlington

W. S. Phibbs of Clyde Avenue traveled to Burlington after the death of his father James G. Phibbs who died yesterday afternoon at the Emergency hospital from complications after an injured hand. A well known retired farmer, he is survived by two sons W. G. of High Point and C. G. of Burlington. two daughters Mrs. J. W. Maxwell and Mrs. D. Ax Barber of Brown Summit. one brother Frank of Greensboro. and several grandchildren.

W. S.phibbbs Clyde Avenue Burlington James G. Phibbs Phibbs W. G High Point C. G J. W. Maxwell D. Ax Barber Brown Summitt Frank Greensboro

Steel Sacrifice Urged for Essential Emergency Use

Officials urge prioritizing steel for critical wartime needs. The call highlights reallocating resources to support essential manufacturing and defense efforts, emphasizing quick decisions to ensure supply chains remain intact during ongoing shortages and national priority crises.

Ers

City emergency help line aids job seekers

The Emergency Committee maintains a 24 hour phone line in the city to connect residents with available work. Mrs. W. EB. Price, the full time secretary, and her assistant staff the third floor office to coordinate cooks cleaners and repair help for unemployed residents.

Bo Ay W. EB. Price

Dr Nabers On Jesus Passing In Everyday Life

The Rev. Charles Haddon Nabers spoke at First Presbyterian midweek service about Jesus passing by in daily duties and in pivotal life moments. He cited biblical figures and modern trials to urge faithful attitudes amid hardship.

DR. Nabers Jesus Rocky Road Jericho Jesus of Nazareth Charles Haddon Nabers First Presbyterian Church God David Ornan Moses University of Hellopolis Wildernes Matthew

Lightest Tobacco Market Sales In Weeks At Winston-Salem

Lightest sales in weeks on the Winston-Salem tobacco market yesterday with about 300000 pounds sold. Average price around 9.75 dollars per hundred, traders attributing light activity to Armistice Day holiday as farmers heeded the market closure. Prices across grades remained consistent with recent days, and growers were urged to sell crops quickly.

Delegates convene for AACU annual meeting in Chapel Hill

Fifty nine delegates from 29 institutions in the United States and Canada gather in Chapel Hill North Carolina for the annual meeting of the American Association of Universities formed in 1909 to discuss problems of common interest.

Chapel Hill N. C United Sates Canada

World Neighborhood Theme Cited By Ruth Bryan Owen

Florida congresswoman Ruth Bryan Owen says the world is a neighborhood rather than distant nations. She emphasizes shared responsibility and close global ties in a speech advocating international cooperation.

Ruth Bryan Owen Florida

Furniture Men Attend Pinehurst Association Meet

About 100 delegates gathered in Pinehurst for the annual meeting of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association. K W Jappe of the Brookmire Institute predicted the current economic crisis three years ago and spoke tonight as reports from timber and other committees were reviewed. C Lincoln Jr of Marionville Va presides. R N Parker of Johnson City is first vice president. J T Ryan Jr of High Point is secretary and treasurer.

Pinehurst Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Association K. W. Jappe Brookmire Institute C. Lincoln, Jr Marionsville R. N. Parker Johnson City J. T. Ryan, Jr High Oat

Baptists Meet at Twin City Closes in Winston-Salem

The North Carolina Baptist State Convention closed in Winston-Salem naming J. Powell Tucker to preach the 1932 sermon with W. E. Goode as alternate. The body voted to issue 300000 in bonds to retire existing debt backed by a deed of trust on Meredith College and set February 14 1932 as Debt Day to raise 75004.

Winston-Salem N. C Pelee J. Powell Tucker W. E. Goode Scotland Neck Free Will Baptists Mission Activitie Worth Carolina

Ts MenS Club Meets at Y W C A

The Ys Men s Club held its first post formation meeting at the Y W C A with President J D McCrary in charge and M L Patrick speaking on What Is a Wise Man The club aims to welcome city youth and foster personal growth A nominating committee was appointed for officer recommendations and Tuesday was chosen as regular meeting night.

Good Fellowship Y's Men's Club J. D. McCrary M. L. Patrick McCrary

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady After Early Decline

The New Orleans cotton market opened fairly steady with prices down 3 to 8 points from yesterday. December fell to 6.57, January 6.67, and March 6.83 before recovering. later, prices held near yesterday's close as buying waned and wheat fell. Domestic consumption for October reached 460,000 bales, vs 464,000 in September and 443,000 a year ago.

New Orleans New York Liverpool New York Cotton Exchange Service

New York Cotton Opens Steady With Early Gains

New York cotton opened steady with a 2 to 6 point advance as buying and demand from commission houses supported prices. January rose to 6.69, with December at 6.62 and March at 6.88, while Liverpool and Alexandria showed firmness. Brokers for cooperative interests sold, and pressure remained light despite the upturn.

New York Liverpool Alexandria

Card of Thanks for Bobby Smite

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of our beloved son Bobby and for the floral offerings. NR. and Mrs W H Smite.

Bobby W. H. Smite

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