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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1931

Page

9

Last Rites Held For Mrs Duncan

Funeral services were held for Bettie May Duncan wife of M P Duncan at the Hartley home on Ragan street conducted by Rev Tom Alderman Sykes of Central Friends church. A quartet sang and pallbearers from the Friends church served. interment followed at Oakwood cemetery beside their 14dayold son Douglas Rowland Duncan who died at a local hospital.

Bettie May Duncan M. P. Duncan C. R. Hartley Ragan Street Tom Alderman Sykes Central Friends Church Alma Mendenhall David Barker June Barker A. B. Elam Brotherhood Friends Church Banner Davis Leon Millikan Lewis Millikin Roy Clinard Charles Chamblin Flowers H. H. Stacey John Autrey M. L. Best A. C. Benson Annie Stuart Jewel Dickens Irene Nicholson Bertie Ford Alice Ford Hattie Hatley Ada Jacobs Lillian Rees Oakwood Cemtery Douglas Rowland Duncan

Chicago hog and cattle market report gains and steady lambs

Chicago markets show hogs trading 4.00 to 5.25 per hundredweight with top 56.25 for 2200 pounds and mixed cattle activity. Cattle and calves firm to higher with fat steers and yearlings up, bulls and stockers showing varied quotes, and sheep generally steady though westerns cling to unsold. Lambs 50 to 75 pounds sell 4.50 to 5.10 as feeding lambs trend higher.

Chicago

Red hues in fall showcase range from pinky red to wine

The article notes a spectrum of red tones from pinky red to rich wine on display this fall. It also states the insular government will aid new industries in the Virgin Islands to stimulate growth.

Insular The Virgin Islands

Mother Nature's Strange Pranks at The Enterprise Window

A potato grown by J. A. Mann at 912 Kearns Street shaped like a golf club and a smaller similar specimen are displayed in The Enterprise window as freaks of nature.

Enterprise J. A. Mann Kearns Street

Millred Finley of Asheboro Dies in Street Accident

Mildred Finley Millsaps four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Millsaps Jr was run down and killed at 12 40 pm by a car driven by G B Thompson of Lumberton on North Fayetteville street Asheboro as she crossed with her mother Thompson is held without bail awaiting sheriff C E King investigation The child is survived by both parents and four brothers and sisters.

Asheboro Mildred Finley Millsaps Millsaps, Jr G. B. Thompson Lumberton

Market Has Slow Decline Today

Securities markets drifted downward as traders debated whether the news was bullish or bearish. British election results and a high tariff prospect weighed on sentiment while U S S Steel kept its dividend but posted poor earnings. Stocks fell 1 to 6 points, with notable declines in Union Pacific New York Central and Illinois Central amid profit taking in wheat and a 50 cent quarterly Pennsylvania Railroad payout.

Claude A. Jagger New York Wall Street Geome England U. S&s. Steel Pennsylvania Union Pacific New York Central Illinois Central Atlantic Coast Line U. S. Steel American Telephone North American Bethlehem International Harvester

Services Held For Doris Inez Trotter

Funeral services for Doris Inez Trotter three months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Trotter were conducted at 3 p.m. at the family home by Rev. G H Liner of Southside Baptist church with interment in Oakwood cemetery. Flowers by Miss Myrtle Stutts Alma McDaniels Louise Harrington Kathleen Haire and Mrs J W Hill. Songs included I Need Thee Every Hour and Safe In the Arms of Jesus.

Doris Inez Trotter C. R. Trotter Willowbrook Street G. H. Liner Southside Baptist Church Oakwood Cemetery Myrtle Stutts Alma McDaniels Louise Harrington Kathleen Haire J. W. Hill Jesus

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Amid Early Gains

New Orleans October 28. Cotton opened steady with moderate trading as Liverpool cables beat due. Early gains pushed December to 6.80, January 6.88, March 7.05, but long liquidation pulled prices down to 6.60 6.84 by midmorning. Shorts covered, aiding a partial recovery to 6.72 6.99 at noon.

New Orleans Liverpool

New York Cotton Opens Steady After Early Rise

The New York cotton market opened steady with a 5 to 8 point advance driven by trade, Liverpool, and local demand. By midmorning December hovered near 6.68 and March around 6.92 as prices swung from losses of 10 to 14 points to partial recoveries amid covering and ongoing buying.

New York Liverpool Continental China

Marceline Doctor Forgives Debts in Public List

Dr Ola Putman, Marceline surgeon, faces patient response to his plan to cancel about 36000 in debts and deduct 10000 from those able to pay. He names seventy five debtors in the Marceline News and forgives each by name, noting only one has thanked him. Some overdue accounts have since been paid.

Marceline, Mo Ola Putman Marceline News

Disarmament theme outlined at Elwood hotel dinner

Thomas Que Harrison of Washington DC spoke to the American Business club at the Elwood hotel advocating gradual world disarmament, tariff reduction, debt cancellation, and a new gold balance based on commodities. He urged Geneva talks as Europe’s fate hinges on debt and tariffs, while club plans a November 13 charity production at the Paramount Theatre with Margaret Hauser directing.

American Business Club Elwood Hotel Thomas Que Harrison Washington, D. C National Council For the Prevention of War Harrison Geneva John T. Moffitt Paramount Theater Margaret Hauser Thomas J. Gold, Jr Rick Campbell Logan Porter, Jr Holt McPherson

Final Rites Held For Mayodan Aviator R S Highfill

Funeral services were held at Beaver Island Baptist church for R S Highfill a Mayodan aviator who died after an accident at a local garage. Burial followed at the church ground family vault. Highfill, a former U S Army parachute instructor, lived in Mayodan and left the army to work as a mechanic before later teaching at Johnson Airport and Flying School in Detroit. He survived by his wife two children and several siblings.

R. S. Highfill Leaxsyville Beaver Island Baptist Church Highfill U. S. Army Philippine Islands High Point Gate City Motor Company Detroit Johnson Arthur L. F. Highfill George Cardwell Frank Hawkins Mayodan W. S. Highfill EB. R. Highfill W. H. Highfill Roanoke

More Landing Fields for Britain’s Air Network

The Aerodromes Committee of the Royal Institute of British Architects reports to the British Ministry of Health that landing fields spaced over 20 miles apart are needed for proper aerial operations over the next decade. It calls for safe, well equipped fields to expand internal air transport and urges more airports nationwide.

Great Britain British Ministry of Health Royal Institute of British Architects

Red Cross Seeks Big Enrollment Courtesy of Anniversary Drive

The American Red Cross begins a fall effort to muster its largest membership in years, driven by drought relief work and the organization’s 50th anniversary. The past year saw extensive disaster response, record volunteer full-time relief, and major strides in first aid, public health nursing, and veterans services. Since its 1881 founding, the Red Cross has handled more than 1,100 disasters and grown to over 4,000,000 senior memberships. the upcoming roll call aims to expand more.

American Red Cross The Red Cross Clara Barton Washington, D. C District of Columbia Miss Barton Theodore Roosevelt William Howard Taft Mabel T. Boardman

Labour Leaders Fight On After Election Setback

National Labour faced a heavy setback as early returns showed the party losing more seats than expected. With Henderson absent, MacDonald flew to London to assume charge as Prime Minister and the cabinet was summoned for a meeting. Lloyd George retained a solid Welsh district while Baldwin and Simon won. Nancy Astor led conservatives and eight other women were elected. Margaret Banfield, a Labor cabinet minister, was defeated.

Labor Henderson MacDonald Seaham London David Lloyd George Stanley Baldwin John Simon Lloyd George Nancy Lady Astor M. P Margaret ‘Our Maggie” Banfield

Britain wins vote as Henderson defeated in Britain

Washington reports reveal American officials noting the British nationalist government's sweeping victory. The Labor leader Arthur Henderson's defeat surprised some observers and sparked discussion on his potential impact on the forthcoming general disarmament conference. Some expect Henderson to remain conference president, in or out of active politics, while others suggest he might resign.

America Washington Arthur Henderson Henderson

Marquette Football Undefeated Seasons Highlighted

The Marquette university football program finished unbeaten in seven seasons spanning 1907, 1911, 1917, 1918, 1922, 1923, and 1939, marking a historic run of perfect campaigns across early college football.

Marquette University

Safety Patrol Formed In High Point For Schools

About 75 selected High Point boys met at the junior high for safety patrol training sponsored by the Carolina Motor Club. Mayor Grayson, City Manager Knox, and Supt. Andrews spoke on pedestrian safety while police Sgt. Samuels outlined duties. Equipment including white Sam Browne belts and badges will be issued by week’s end as patrols prepare to operate from sidewalks to guide pedestrians.

Carolina Motor Club C. 3. Grayson E. M. Knox T. Wingate Andrews D. H. Lasley Carolinas A. P. Samuels Motor Club Greensboro Charlotte Durham

Hiatt Addresses Guilford Dental Society On Cancer

Dr H B Hiatt of this city president of Guilford County Medical Society spoke at the Guilford County Dental Society dinner at the Sheraton hotel on cancer. He noted 400 foundations work to find cancer causes and that early recognition can cure. He cited radium surgery and X ray as key treatments.

H. B. Hiatt Guilford County Medical Society Guilford County Dental Society Sheraton Hotel Hiatt W. F. Clayton John H. Wheeler T. EB. Sikes Greensboro C. A. Graham Ramseur J. T. Lasley L. G. Coble American Dental Association Memphis Tenn P. Y. Adams Philip Melvin State Health Department Melvin High Point

Prominent Cuban Missionary Z L Martin Dies

Word was received of the death of Z L Martin, a Cuban Missionary and father of Mrs Samuel L Haworth of Guilford College, at a Philadelphia hospital. Martin, originally from Cuba, had served as a missionary for the Religious Society of Friends. The body will be shipped to Guilford College for funeral services likely Friday afternoon.

Z. L. Martin Samuel L. Haworth Guilford College Philadelphia Mr. Martin Cuba Religious Society of Friends Mr. Haworth

Large Rattler Killed in Davidson After Desperate Fight

G C Buie of 1106 East Russell Street killed a five foot rattlesnake with 19 rattles near Stokes Ferry in Lower Davidson county late yesterday. The venomous snake was finally stoned to death after a fierce struggle. Buie said residents report it was the sixth large rattler killed in the area in four weeks.

Davidson County Stokes’ Ferry G. C. Buie Russell Street Buie Mr. Buie

High Point Booters Rout Allen Jay In Guilford County Game

In a Guilford County league match, High Point high school booters defeated Allen Jay high school on their field. Captain Sappenfield and Green anchored defense for the Pointers, while Moffitt at center half led the locals' attack with Reid and G Hayworth aiding. Hedrick scored early, Culler added a second, and Culler finished with a final tally. Leo Calland of Idaho announces captains to be named before each game this season.

High Point High Allen Jay High School Guilford Capatin Sappenfield Green Hayworth Oliver Cox Allen Jay S Bison Booters Moffitt Reid G. Hayworth Hedrick Culler

Washington State grads coaching athletics nationwide

About 150 graduates from Washington State University are coaching college and high school athletics across the United States. They hold roles in various sports and levels, reflecting the university’s influence on coaching careers beyond campus.

Washington State College

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