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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1930
Page
11
For sale two small gas stores in good condition. Contact Mrs. S. D. Parker at 406 Jones Street or call 2458. Also a card of thanks from the children of the late Mrs. W. T. Carter acknowledges kind expressions of sympathy.
The local American Legion post met in the Junior Order hall on Washington street and voted to hold meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Gurney King presided over 35 attendees while 176 members were in the previous year’s membership amid a social session with refreshments.
Last year France recorded about ten deaths daily from motor accidents, underscoring a persistent road safety challenge across the country. Authorities note ongoing efforts to reduce fatalities through stricter enforcement and safety campaigns.
The Associated Press reports New York stocks rose in quiet trading after Wall Street absorbed news of a minor exchange member's insolvency. Leading gainers included Atchison, Reading, Union Pacific, Southern Railway, Westinghouse, DuPont, Johns Manville, United Aircraft, and Western Union among others. Procter and Gamble and General Electric also rose, while call money stood easy at 1 1/4 percent.
New York on November 19 sees cotton trading with steady to firmer tones after early declines. Near months ease while December liquidation and Liverpool weakness promote selling. trade covers and hedging support price levels. December and May show modest gains from yesterday’s close, with ginning estimates around 11.7 million bales and futures ranges listed for January March May July October and December contracts.
In New Orleans on November 19, Liverpool cables were weak but New York did not follow suit. Buying activity returned and prices rose from lows, with December up to 16.93, January to 11.04, and March to 11.54. Futures closed steady, 8 points net higher at times, amid improved activity and price fixing by mills.
Local police were informed of the theft and rushed to the scene. They found the hazards and other woodwork from the municipal miniature golf course carried away.
A Nevada site has been identified as suitable for the production of glass using AI manufacturing techniques. The discovery outlines potential for local industry growth and new employment opportunities in the region.
A bureau is planned to operate from the welfare department or city hall to supply labor via a dedicated phone line. The public will be urged to call for help with tasks from cutting wood to lawn work or mill labor, with Mayor A York and several officials listed among the attendees.
Dr Cyrus Thompson a prominent physician in High Point and North Carolina is seriously ill with pneumonia at his Jacksonville Florida home. Dr H A Taylor in Raleigh relayed the word to Dr John T Burrus this afternoon.
The Greensboro Herald notes a large witness batch for Mason W. Gant's December hearing in Guilford superior court. Subpoenas aim to cover Confederate veterans and widows tied to forged names and pension fund embezzlement. The state seeks nearly 100000 in losses plus interest.
The National Woman Christian Temperance Union via its executive committee appeals to Houston merchants to stop advertising exposing for sale and selling hip-pocket flasks. The ease of purchase endangers youth and contradicts the law, the committee says.
In London at the round table conference Muhammed Ali said India should gain complete independence not dominion status He described autonomy within the British Empire with a right to secede later warning against returning to a lost dominion and comparing to America He urged a new dominion birth as the path forward.
J P Tearle trading as the Ellis Sign company sues Western Union Telegraph for 2800 dollars claiming a single mis-typed word cost him an option on three signboards in a deal with Virginia Carolina Advertising Roanoke Virginia. The message allegedly sent to Morris Plan Bank Greensboro for cancellation caused the loss.
The court denied authority for a special judge to sign an order in a case from another county though within the same district. Special Judge T L Johnson, assigned to Stanly County, issued alimony and counsel fees in chambers. the record was ordered struck. The section lists multiple case outcomes and notes England and Wales’ population estimate of 39,482,000.
A tabernacle event reports the venue filled with ten doors present. The notes indicate a ceremonial or demonstrative gathering with emphasis on crowding. No additional details provided.
The tabernacle on South Main drew a large Methodist crowd for a Ray Upson led service. Evangalist Stephens urged a follow up Monday night for colored people and spoke of God as a divine photographer and clinic urging self examination, repentance, and a national spiritual revival.
Departments present budget requests for 1931 33 that exceed the prior 1929 31 appropriations while noting the requests are still below the total previously provided. The explanation to the budget body emphasizes expansion needs and fiscal justification for the higher figures.
Thirteen state departments submitted requests yesterday with large increases over current appropriations. Details show Department of Labor and Printing, State Library and State Library Commission, and others proposing higher yearly and biennial totals. Industrial Commission and Agriculture requests also exceed prior funding while Public Buildings and Grounds and Governor’s Mansion see reductions.
Washington November 13 The White House conference on child health and protection gathers 1200 experts and 3000 participants to address welfare, with Hoover delivering an opening address to be broadcast by NBC and CBS. Delegates review surveys and recommendations submitted to Secretary Wilbur, aiming to improve care for delinquent dependent and handicapped children.
Evanston Illinois reports that James A Thimios owner of a food shop lost two Northwestern Notre Dame game tickets after his cash register was broken into. A passing policeman saw the register drawer open with $50 visible. the tickets had vanished.
A dialogue where a pupil misstates kiss as a conjunction and plural noun. The Pathfinder clarifies the word is a noun used broadly, not declined, and common in plural usage, agreeing with the speaker.
In Asheville North Carolina the east wing of Buncombe Prison Camp at Craggy was damaged by a riot last night as guards restored order. About a dozen suspected leaders were jailed for questioning under Capt J M Chambers prison head Fred J Myers and J O McEllroy. The outbreak was linked to unrest over anticipated administration changes following the election. Harry Cannon a Macon County offender serving time for prohibition violations reportedly sparked the disturbance after returning from a road gang assignment and shouting at guards.
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