Board Directors of Community Chest to Meet in High Point
The Community Chest of High Point calls a Friday night meeting at 7 30 at the Commercial club to discuss pledge drives and welfare support. Executive committee chair T Wingate Andrews leads the session with members including Dr S Coe and D R Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest of High Point
Commercial Club
the Chest
Chamber of Commerce Bureau
Fred N. Tate
J. E. Millis
A. S. Parker
Lillian Massey
J. E. Marsh, Sr
Clara Cox
C. C. Mus
H. A. Millis
W. B. McEwen
R. R. Ragan
A. S. Caldwell
T. D. Gillam
Board of Public Welfare
Boy Scouts
Salvation Army
T. Wingate Andrews
W. A. J. Idol
D. R. Parker
Horace Haworth
C. L. Amos
Frank J. Sizemore
Queen Marie Honors Lincoln On Illinois Stop
Queen Marie travels toward Chicago with a two hour layover in Springfield to place a wreath on Abraham Lincoln's tomb. She will visit Lincoln's birthplace near Louisville next week before returning to Washington on November 24. Negotiations continue over rail arrangements and use of special cars for the royal train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Marie
Chicago
Navy
Springfield
Ill
Abraham Lincoln
Louisville
Washington
Southern Railway
North Carolina
Florida
John W H. Carroll
Science Finds Sunlight Rays Trapped in Foods
A science finding shows health boosting rays from sunlight can be stored within foods. Researchers report the phenomenon and outline potential preservation methods and nutritional implications for future diets.
Market Reports Poultry Chicago Nov 13 1928 Prices Steady
Poultry market notes indicate alive birds steady with receipts of 11 cars. Fowls quoted 17 to 23 cents, springs 22, turkeys 35, roosters 18, ducks 22, geese 19, with a general level around 52 cents for 104 bleached zoads versus 51 1 2 cents. Cotton goods prices and current primary channel rates are listed for print cloths, browns, denims, tickings and other fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Near
Far East
New York
Baldwin
United States Steel
American Smelting
Allied Chemical
Atlantic Coast Line
Fisk Rubber
Es Hae Eee Foundation Co
Freeport
Texas
General Electric Men
General Motors
Gulf States
Houston Oil
S Cues
Hudson Motors
Cca
Illinois Central
Isaeae American Can
Csccctee
Locomotive
BOBBY
Meubetlin
Tobacus
Ckscecasee
Cceeeseee
Armour of Ill
Scceesse
Reowibor
Baldwin Loco
Ohio
Bethlehem
Califorsie
Cerro de Pasco
Chic
Mil
Cackewe Tae
Davidson Chemical
Dodge Ee
Erie Railroad
Combustion Eng
Harvester
Nickel
Eivenae
Ien
Colorado
Eeseree
du Pont de
Ieeeee
Kreske (Ss) Co
Laco Oloo
Lehigh Valley
Louisville and Nash
Mack Truck
Marland Oj
Inca
Mid-Continent
Kan
Tex
Missouri Pac
Montgomery Ward
New York Central
Norfolk and Western
Nor
American
Northern Pacific
Ccuw
Pacific Oil
He Packard Motor Car
Pennsylvania
Pierce-Arrow
Moggigs
Ir. and Steel
St. L
N. J
Pexas Co
Yexas Gulf
Etaoin Texas and Pacific
Pacis
I United Drug
Stuubver
Ewe Re
Bakmvie
Westinghouse Elect
Willys-Overland
Mimerwerth Ee
Heywolds
New Orleans Cotton Market Opens Steady With Early Gains
New Orleans traders opened the cotton market with gains of 1 to 6 points. Prices eased after the October consumption data showed 668,532 bales of lint cotton and 75,539 bales of linters, triggering selling by buyers. October trading slipped to 1258 for spot, 1265 for January, and 1279 for March.
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New Orleans
Wheat declines as Argentine offerings and Canadian supplies weigh in
Reports of cheaper Argentine wheat and rising Canadian deliveries pushed Chicago wheat values lower early. Eastern traders led the selling with prices starting steady then slipping. Corn and oats stayed firmer, corn dipping briefly before turning to gains while provisions held near steady.
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Chicago
Weekly Grain Prices Show Fall As New Crops Press.
American and Canadian farmers face competition from Argentine and Australian crops as British coal strikes push European vessel rates higher. About 150 million bushels of Argentine wheat and 100 million from Australia are expected to ship, driving U S wheat prices down 3 to 3.5 cents per bushel. Corn and oats also slip by 2 to 1.5 cents with provisions moving 8 cents lower to 25 cents higher.
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Chicago
Argentine
Australia
North America
Equator
Argentina
Cotton Market Opens Steady Then Sags on Realizing
New York cotton opened steady with a 1 to 4 point gain but turned easier as weekend selling appeared and domestic consumption for October rose to 568,532 bales. December through May contracts eased, with private cables noting continued selling and some hedging as prices closed barely steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reau
Liverpool
R C Alexander of Charlotte Dies Abruptly at Home
R C Alexander a renowned North Carolina financier died suddenly at his Charlotte home after six years of ill health. He helped develop Black Mountain as a summer resort and supported religious assemblies there. Survived by widow May Herndon and many children, siblings, and in laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Alexander
North Carolina
Two
Carolinas
Black Mountain
Samuel Craighead Alexander
John McKnit
May Herndon
Shreveport
Herndon Alexander
Smithfield
N. C
Robert ©. Alexander, Jr
West Palm Beach
Fla
John McKnitt Alexander
Terrence E. Hamby
McAlister Carson
Wardlaw P. Thomson
Naomi
Ruth
Penelope
Martha Alexander
C. Alexander
Pine Bluff
Ark
W. N. Wiggins
Dallas
Texas
W. A. Smith
Mangum, N.C
Cotton goods production stays high in south and New England
In New York on November 13 AP reports cotton goods production remains at a very high level in southern mills while New England plants run more fully than in two years. Inventory month limits distribution and buying stays fair. recent week saw sharp price revisions downward for wide sheetings sheet and pillow cases with new values noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New England
Sophia Resident Improves After Motor Collision Near Marlboro
Sophia residents report C A Farlow improving at Guilford General Hospital High Point after being struck by a gas-powered car driven by Rev Mr Parrish of Sanford. Farlow suffered a broken leg and other injuries to back shoulder and head, regaining consciousness the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro Friends Church
High Point Red Cross drive nears quota claim
Workers believe High Point has reached the 500 member quota in the 1926 Red Cross drive though no official tally yet. Campaign leader Mrs. W. E. Price notes strong response with many citizens volunteering and former members renewing memberships. The post office force is said to have the best sales from a single day, selling over 160 buttons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Red Cross
of Mercy
W. E. Price
Welsh Rhondda Singers to Return for Concert
The Welsh Rhondda singers come to the American theatre for a second appearance Wednesday night December 8 under the Monarch club. A large audience is expected as the group again draws warm receptions with a program of part singing solos duets and quartets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Monarch Club
Speakership Battle Tightens as Candidates Align
The fight narrows to Fountain Townsend and Connor with Fountain claiming solid backing. Friends report Fountain has over 40 pledges and expect him to prevail if a deadlock favors his camp. Townsend’s pro administration stance risks popularity, while Connor remains largely silent on public matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain
Connor
Chance
Murphy
Townsend
Earlier grand jury session to hear more on whiskey withdrawal
Wilmington reports that additional witnesses will be subpoenaed for a called grand jury session. The panel will consider further indictments tied to alleged illegal whiskey withdrawals from the United States custom house storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Federal Grand Jury
United States Custom House
Report of the Hood System Industrial Bank at High Point NC
A historical bank report dated November 4 1926 records assets including Loans and Discounts 185292.35 and Furniture and Fixtures 2086.14 with cash in vault 80292.50 and amounts due from banks 4790.66. Liabilities show paid in capital stock 42100 and undivided profits 59151.87 with reserves for interest taxes losses depreciation and known liabilities. Signed by W Flythe Notary Public with commission ex 3 22 28.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Community Chest
Marie
Chicago Grain
Wall Street
R. C. Alexander
Randleman
Marlboro School
Beauty
Natalie Barrache
Natalie
Californa
Welsh Singers
the Hood System Industrial Bank
Eis
Seree
State of
Guilford
Thurlow Allen Kearns
Chas. L. Amos
W. L. Jackson
J. W. Clinard
W. Flythe
Notary Public
The
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
H. Ellis
Vv. A. J. Idol, Vice Pres. and
Treas
Atlantic Bank & Trust Co
G. B. & C. E. Miller
Carolina Mortgage Co
Commercial Bank
Raleigh Hone
Goodrich
Carolina Vulcanizing Co
Commerce St
Jamestown
Greensboro
Reidsville
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