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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1928
Page
9
The New York cotton market showed moderate activity in a shortened half session amid nervous, irregular moves ahead of the government crop report. December eased to 18.90 then closed 19.09. October and March rose from early lows but stayed below best levels, with bearish reactions after the report.
Amanullah, the Emir of Afghanistan, sent valuable gifts to German museums in thanks for February hospitality. Items include a first century Buddha relief, two Persian manuscripts with miniatures, a 57 coin Afghan Arabic Turkish and Indian coin casket, and a smaller casket of current Afghan coins.
Potatoes receipts 100 cars on track 309 total U S shipments 614. Wisconsin sacks Irish cobblers 95 100, Kansas and Missouri 60 75, Nebraska 95 110, Minnesota 80 90. Few fancy. shade better.
Austrian inventor Max Valier proposes a rocket powered airplane capable of speeds up to 4500 miles per hour and altitudes above 35 miles. The design envisions passengers in an airtight cabin with oxygen ventilation for a one hour flight. It would beat current altitude records, far surpassing Captain Hawthorn Gray's 42,470 foot balloon ascent.
nationalist campaign targets southern Chinese inferiority toward foreigners with the slogan Down with foreign culture It follows Russia and Russian communism influence on the nationalist movement The current anti communist reaction increases Chinese rejection of foreign ideas
Havana officials revive Cuba s motion picture board of censorship which was suspended three months ago. It will resume examining film plays immediately after welfare groups condemned recent European pictures as salacious and harmful to public morals.
Biloxi Mississippi September 8 1928 reports at the Southeast Shippers Advisory board meeting predict a sharp rise in October to December freight volumes over 1927 with an estimated 1 099 206 cars vs 1 053 106 last year. Increases seen in alcohol cement machinery aluminum chemicals explosives and other goods while coal textiles and naval stores may decline.
Cottonseed oil in New York was moderately active and firm with nearby months steady. Short covering lifted September, refiners bought October, and a mixed local demand followed the cotton trend ahead of the government crop report. Sales 6,400 barrels. Prices ranged with September 10.35 and October 10.37.
Cottonseed oil closed firmer as summer yellow leads with 10.35 for prime, crude at 8.37 percent and 9.50. Futures show September 10.35 October 10.37 November 10.23 December 10.28 January 109.34 February 16.30 March 10.45 April 10.40. Sales reported at 6,400 units.
SILVER LONDON Sept 8 Bar silver 399 160 per ounce. Money 2 percent. Discount rates short bills 4 14 percent, three months 4 percent. 5 16 percent.
The Department of Agriculture projects a 14 439 000 bale cotton crop, up 148 000 from August, with 60.3 percent of normal conditions. Yields near 153.9 pounds lint per acre, weather varies by region due to rain and drought, and heavy weevil damage affects most belts. Ginnings before September 1 fall to 956 486 bales from 1 533 577 a year ago.
Kansas City market notes wheat closing values for September December and May futures with September 102% December 106% for the front month. Other months show 90% for September 68% for December and 73% for May continuing the pattern of gains and declines the report records.
Asheboro welcomes Mr and Mrs H P Corwith who move from Saluda to develop Dog Wood Park three miles north of the city. The park gains local fame from the family line and the area once known as Billy Goat Mountain after Angora goats raised by W T Corwith.
The Asheboro Democratic Club sponsors a public meeting in the Court House at Asheboro Thursday evening at np oclock. Brad S Barwa of High Point will speak and Dr Burrus will address Randolph County citizens on current political issues. The public is invited to attend. Dr Burrus is well known in the county.
The Asheboro School began the fall term on Thursday morning September 6 with Mr. R. J. Hilker returning to lead. A large enrollment of new students accompanied the launch and two new departments Domestic Science and Commercial Course are being added with strong local interest.
A local school in the borough reports substantial progress over the past two years under the current principal. Teachers cite improved test scores and stronger community ties as key outcomes of the leadership.
Plans are nearing completion for the Randolph County Fair set to run from September 26 to 29. The event has long served as a HomeComing Time attracting many visitors as letters from native sons indicate a large turnout this year.
Mr. and Mrs. D. B. McCreary came back this week from a New York City trip. Miss Virginia and Maryanna Redding joined the McCrearys and also visited Atlantic City.
Miss Morris, popular across the state, has been engaged and the couple has drawn social attention with numerous elegant affairs. Mr Williams, educated at Mt Herman and the University of Pennsylvania, served overseas in World War II and now serves as secretary and treasurer of West Lumber and Box Co in Fayetteville.
Mrs. W. Frank Redding Jr. visited relatives in Cheraw South Carolina for the first four days of the week. Mr. Arthur Rose returned Wednesday from a ten day business trip to New York City.
The Asheboro social column lists invitations for the marriage of Miss Lucile Morris to Mr. Chester Byron Williams. The event is to be held September 15 at 7:30 pm at the Methodist Episcopal church in Asheboro, N Carolina. Miss Morris is noted as a Greensboro College alumna with a broad circle of friends.
Miss Bera Scarboro hosted a Camden South Carolina bridge gathering Wednesday with guest Ada Phelps. Prizes went to Mrs. Curry Loflin for top score and perfume awarded to Miss Phelps. Refreshments in two courses were served.
Mrs. R. C. Lewallen hosted a four table bridge party in Camden on Tuesday evening. The decorated home featured marigolds and golden glow. Top score prize went to Mrs. T. E. Myatt and Miss Ada Phelps received a linen handkerchief.
Mrs H King Moore hosted a late afternoon reception at her Cox street home honoring house guest Mrs Minnie Tuten of Macon Georgia. Mrs John K Wood greeted guests at the door and at the receiving line while Mrs Moore and Mrs Tuten stood in the living room. Mrs Henry Ingram and Mrs Joe T Lewallen invited guests to the dining room where an ice.
The event featured a pink and white color motif with a lovely table, flowers, and candles. Hosts Mrs I Moser Mrs Woodall and Mrs Marvin Lovett served assisted by Dee Armfield and Maryanna Redding who offered mints. Guests arrived at the sun parlor door for punch hosted by Etta Reid Wood and Ethel Lovett. Mrs J W Hunter bid farewell as about sixty guests visited from five to six o'clock.
Mrs. W. B. Allred entertained Thursday evening with a bridge party for guest Miss Ada Phelps of Camden South Carolina. Three tables played in the living room and parlor decorated with fall flowers. High score prize went to Miss Jane Pratt. A hook was awarded to Miss Phelps and a salad course was served.
Mrs Dempsey and Mrs Tiffany Barnes entertained their bridge club and guests at Mrs Dempsey Barnes home on Park Street. The setting featured fall flowers and two course refreshments. Top scores went to Mrs W A Underwood and Mrs Shelton Burkhead.
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