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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1931

Page

9

Slow Decline in Value of Shares Deepens On Wall Street

Wall street traders turned to domestic affairs with corporate earnings and dividend outlooks pulling shares lower. Illinois Central slid to a new low under 20 after a dividend omission, with Santa Fe and Union Pacific posting similar losses. Gains for other big names were muted as the market awaited U S Steel’s post close statement. Banking data showed loans and securities dipping to about six billion, with cash in vault shrinking as banks hoarded liquidity.

Claude A. Jagger New York Wall Street Illinois Central U. S. Steel Corporation Santa Fe Union Pacific New York Central New Haven Baltimore and Ohio Chesapeake and Ohio Allied Chemical American Telephone North American Public Service of N. J Sears Roebuck American Tobacco International Harvester Eastman and McKeesport U. S. Steel General Motors Standards California Federal Reserve

Probe continues as court sets aside judge order

The circuit court of appeals set aside Judge Meekins order in the Mortgage company case. Attorneys for the mortgage firm claim a conspiracy to place it in receivership. they assert the 17 million dollar concern is sound. Forest Harness guides the grand jury inquiry with bankers and consul Andre Mottu among witnesses. Ashe is ill and sent papers.

Circuit Court of Appeals Meekins Court of Appeals Forest A. Harness Norfolk J. P. Andre Mottu W. T. Jennettes First National Bank of Baltimore Franklin CC Curtis Colonial Bond and Share Corporation Baltimore M. W. West Davis and West Norfolk Securities Dealers C. 8.Phillips Norfolk National Bank of Commerce and Trust Mary Robinson Raleigh S. A. Ashe, Jr United States Court Ashe

Bankboard split spurs confidence shift in large deposits

In a dramatic move the bank trimmed its board and surged cash holdings, signaling a conviction that depositor confidence was returning after a period of volatility. The decision reflects a strategic effort to reassure customers and stabilize operations amid sizable withdrawals.

Schoolboy Safety Patrol To Begin Operation Here

Eighty boys from city schools except the high school met at the junior high auditorium to organize a schoolboy safety patrol. The Carolina Motor Club sponsors the effort with belts and badges. Patrols will guard crossings and report safety violations. duties begin tomorrow with full operation Monday.

Carolina Motor Club C. 8. Grayson E. M. Knox T. Wingate Andrews D. H. Lasley Carolinas Lasley Schoolboy Safety Patrol United States Samuele Main Street Wrenn Street Paramount Theater Roy Smart Samuels

Hartsville Undertaker Pennington Shot. Police Probe Dual Theories

Hartsville undertaker C. M. Pennington was found shot on the Hartsville Ruby highway after leaving home to visit his parents in Raleigh. Police identify clues suggesting either murder or self-harm, noting a hat and cap near his car and a pistol on his chest. Coroner Kistler expects an inquest Friday and a mystery close to resolution by week’s end.

Hartsville 8. C C. M. Pennington T. Grant Pennington Hartsville-Ruby Highway Raleigh N. C A. H. Kistler Darlington

Guilford County Dental Society To Meet Tonight

The Guilford County Dental Society will hold its monthly dinner meeting at the Sheraton hotel tonight. Dr. HK B Hiatt of the Guilford County Medical Society will deliver the principal address. His subject was not announced.

Guilford County Dental Society Sheraton Hotel HK. B. Hiatt Guilford County Medical Society Hiatt

Hoover Opposes Independence For Philippines Trade Ties

President Hoover spoke at a noon meeting with newspaper reporters and discussed independence for the Philippines. Secretary Hurley, back from the Philippines, will draft a report for Hoover and oppose independence until key economic adjustments affect trade between the islands and the United States. White House aides acknowledge continued congressional momentum favoring independence.

Hurley Philippines Hoover White House United States Congress

Session invites extend to several guests this afternoon

The invitation list expanded this afternoon as several other guests were invited to attend the session, signaling broader participation in the proceedings.

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Improvement Seen By Brockett Since Visitors Barred

Robert Brockett city collector for two years reported a 1161.50 shortage in the office and denied knowledge of its source. He noted improvement in the two weeks after a rule barring all visitors from behind the collector’s cage. He cited past audits showing prior balances and small daily variances, and said eliminating personal contact will remove suspicion from inside the office while denying any one person is responsible.

Robert Brockett Enterprise Brockett High Point Ernst and Ernst City Hall

Show and Wind in Rocky Mountains Bring Cold Snap

Helena October 27. A forecast of fair and colder weather pressed winter onto Wyoming and Montana. Snow and wind storms swept the region. Montana mountains covered in snow and entrances to Yellowstone Park clogged by 18 inches. Anaconda had three inches of snow and swirling winds. Bozeman faced near freezing but little snow. Western and southwestern Wyoming faced a blizzard and colder temps with some new snow. Eastern Wyoming remained just above freezing. Transcontinental airmail planes delayed slightly.

Helena Mont Wyoming Montana Yellowstone Park Anaconda Bozeman

Etheridge and Bryant Pleading Guilty To Robbery Charges

Olin Etheridge and Reuben Bryant pleaded guilty to breaking and entering on five counts in Guilford Superior Court Greensboro. Judge Thomas J. Shaw withheld sentence until later in the week. The pair were charged in entries at Kester Machine Works High Point Grocery Lexington Grocery West Side Filling Station and Kennedy Hanson stores since September 1.

Olin Etheridge Reuben Bryant Guilford Superior Court Greensboro Thomas J. Shaw Bryant Etheridge Kester Machine Works High Point Grocery Company Lexington Grocery Company West Side Filling Station Kennedy and Hanson's

Pears Claimed As Nature's Pranks Plucked From Wrightsbury Tree

A local claim reports unusually large pears grown on a tree owned by L. A. Wrightsbury of 512 Centennis Street. The owner says the fruits were plucked from the top branches and are displayed in The Enterprise front window.

L. A. Wrightsbury Centennis Street Enterprise Office

Mrs Shoemaker 5 Claimed by Death in Statesville

Mrs Amelia Shoemaker widow of the late W H Shoemaker died at her daughter Mrs J B Waugh’s home in Statesville after years of declining health and heart trouble. Born Amelia Rash in Iredell County October 11 1865 she married William H Shoemaker in 1882. he died 21 years ago. Survived by four sons three daughters 20 grandchildren one great grandchild two brothers two sisters and many more relatives. Funeral at Western Avenue Baptist Church in Statesville at 3 o clock Wednesday.

Amelia Shoemaker W. H. Shoemaker J. & Waugh Statesville W. W. Wilson Amelia Rash Noah Rash Iredell County William H. Shoemaker W. Noah Shoemaker Thomasville J. 8. Waugh This City D. F. Kester Mercer Tenn W. Richard Rash Wateford Cali John W. Rash Calvin Hutchens Olin Sarah J. Speaks West Jefferson N. C Western Avenue Baptist Church

Chicago Grain Market Rises on Wheat Purchase Rumors

Chicago grain traders spiked prices after reports that negotiations neared a purchase of 20 million bushels of U S government sponsored wheat. Market activity tightened as France was seen needing 60 to 70 million bushels before August.

Chicago United States France

Governors to Convey Land for Great Smoky Park Expansion

Washington report notes North Carolina Governor Max Gardner and Tennessee Governor Henry Horton will transfer title to about 170000 acres to Secretary Wilbur on Monday for inclusion in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The deed adds to 158799 acres conveyed February 1930, bringing total near 330000 acres, with the Champion Fibre Lumber company tract of nearly 100000 acres among the lands. The transfer, to be broadcast from Wilbur’s office, follows park service control with development awaiting a 427000 acre minimum.

Chamber OF Commerce South Southern Timber United States Southern Forest Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Texas Oklahoma Virginia Carolinas Old Wth North Carolina Arkan South Carolina Washington Max Gardner Henry H. Horton Tennessee Wilbur Great Smoky Mountain National Park Great Smoky Champion Fibre Lumber Company Park Service

Debt Revision Continued From Page One

A proposed international debt revision plan would form a consultative committee of up to 11 experts from various central banks and banks. The committee would be non governmental and its findings require acceptance by the debtor and creditor governments. It allows postponement of payments for up to two years after specified dates.

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