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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1931
Page
11
Fragmentary notes from a New York stocks page show scattered figures and symbols across several securities. The unreadable OCR includes company names and prices but lacks coherent data, making interpretation of trading activity unreliable.
A meeting attended by 46 of 50 invited launched a movement led by R. M. Hanes and committee members to sponsor a North Carolina symphony, highway beautification, and tourist development. A diverse board of directors announced includes Reuben Robertson, J. E. S. Thorpe, Tyre Taylor, E. B. Jeffress, Struthers Burt, and Frank Page among others.
The suit of J. Raymond Newton against Mrs Myrtle Hayworth ad ministratrix for recovery of money due for services rendered the deceased estate owner was heard in civil court this afternoon by Judge Lewis E Teague. Several witnesses had been heard at 3:6 o'clock with more to be called.
High Point among 444 cities surveyed by the U S Public Health Service, which found it has not adopted the national milk ordinance. The report lists North Carolina cities already on board and argues uniform standards will improve safety, boost consumption, simplify enforcement, and lower costs for producers and distributors.
C Virgil Yow was unanimously elected president of the local Y s Men s Club at the regular weekly meeting at the Y W A last night. Other officers named include Chet Smith Jr vice president Irving Smith secretary treasurer J C Mec Crary program chairman and A Schlecter membership chair. Miss Yarnell industrial secretary of the Y W C A spoke of plans for a Turkey Supper at the next meeting. Visitors included Olin Mathews William Williams and F A Travers.
Chicago brokers report all grain prices slipping after Liverpool quotes turn negative. Wheat led losses with a drop around 1 to 1.5 percent as traders weigh government stockpiles near 194 million bushels and improved Argentine crop signals despite localized Pampas frost. Corn and oats follow wheat lower while provisions are neglected.
The Salvation Army Staff band from Atlanta plans a Saturday concert here. The article notes the 43,000-strong Army emphasizes music as a key outreach tool, with bands using every instrument to attract attention and marshal emotion. It traces music’s historic role from the founder’s time to modern audiences.
Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt will address the newly formed High Point Altrusa club at a luncheon at the King Cotton hotel in Greensboro and speak at the Robert E. Lee hotel in Winston-Salem on Friday evening. The club, formed recently, promotes professional women’s solidarity and civic service and has hosted Amelia Earhart at a prior meeting.
Japanese troops opened a bombing assault along the Nannin river sector breaking the defense of General Mah Chan-Shan. The Chinese commander reportedly fled with several thousand troops as Japanese forces crossed the Chinese eastern railroad and pressed toward Tsitsihar and Anganchi amid sub zero conditions. Casualties were described as extremely heavy.
Judge Lewis EB Teague was elected chairman of the Civic Cup committee at the Sheraton hotel. H A Cecil was chosen vice chair and publicity head, Mrs. Ben Moore as secretary, with members from nine civic clubs to select a year’s most unselfish High Point civic worker. Nominations close December 20. winner expected January 3 at Paramount stage. The cup is sponsored by Publix Kincey theaters as an annual honor.
The Memorial church welcomed Greenville as Bishop Mouton praised Eastern Carolina hospitality. Rev W H Brown of Goldsboro was elected assistant secretary, with Revs Rufus Bradley A J Hobbs and R M Price as statistical secretaries. Nine presiding elders were reviewed and reports submitted showing strong contributions and many church additions.
A reflective piece argues that luck does not secure success and urges use of resources. It notes a natural law of use and loss for armies and money, praising the dollar’s soundness while detailing troop movements around Tsitsihar as Japanese reinforcements reshape the Manchurian front. The outcome remains uncertain.
A High Point, North Carolina report notes broad financial and moral support for the Chamber of Commerce. Prominent backers include R. R. Blackburn, W. E. Crissman, Paul Casey, W. G. Friddle, C. E. Ferree, Julius Green, and others from Beeson Hardware, Commercial National Bank, Buick, Highland Cotton Mills, and North State Telephone. The piece emphasizes sustained community backing and the secretary’s decade in office. It also includes unrelated quotes on self reliance and economic themes from Ford.
Members of the First Baptist church will meet Tuesday evening November 24 at 7 30 for a fellowship gathering to discuss the Every Member Canvass and next year policies. Clarence A. Smith leads the Men’s club which sponsors the event with church cooperation from the ladies. Refreshments and music are planned as speakers explain the canvass. Only about one third of members support the church. the aim is full participation as the canvass runs November 29 through December 6.
The American Business club charity play See Naples and Die earned hoped for profits and will net about 390 dollars after expenses for charity work. Ticket chiefs J Brooks Reitzel and Dr J L Richardson led sales with 657 and 41 tickets respectively while guests included Margaret Hauser Ned MecEachern Mildred Walker and others. Magic and reading acts by E L Allman Jr and H C Twining entertained at the weekly dinner meeting.
Winston-Salem tobacco market saw continued heavy sales though daily totals lagged Monday. Gross weight 777 486 pounds bringing 57 632 74 dollars at 7 41 per pound. Unofficial figures cite strong sales including a barn of weed over 1000 dollars and dark wrapper lots at 50 to 58 cents per pound. Weather and damp conditions are expected to boost selling activity as farmers prepare for market.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Phil Bessac mourn the death of their infant son Fred Taylor Bessac born November 16 1931 who died at a local hospital Wednesday morning at 2 oclock He leaves parents grandparents and a New Orleans grandmother Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery with pallbearers Ransom Wilkins James Wilkins and flowers from Grace Gladys Wilkins and Betty Wade
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