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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1930
Page
9
After date I will not be responsible for any bills made by my wife Mrs. B. R. Lowe who left my room and board Anyone extending credit to her does so at their own risk The 22nd day of September 1930 B. R. Lowe.
Washington report shows North Carolina had 279 723 farms on April 1 1930 down 3759 from 1925 and up 9960 from 1920. Robeson County tops with 7673 farms in 1930, Johnston 7512, with Pitt Wake Sampson Nash Union Cleveland and Wilkes also listed. Figures preliminary. bureau compares 1930 1925 and 1920 counts by county.
Cotton opened steady with a modest decline as southern selling and liquidation weighed on prices. Liverpool demand and trade buying supported a narrow range, with December and March easing to around 10.94 and 11.21 respectively, amid hedging and reports of a roughly 14.1 million bale crop.
In Liverpool on September 22 spot cotton shows steady prices across grades with American imports totaling 2300 of 5000 sales. Receipts recorded as none. Futures close quiet with October 5.83 and December 5.91, January 5.95, March 6.95, May 4.14, July 6.22, October 6.32.
Houston Texas prepares for a commemorative celebration marking a decade since development of the city as a seaport with events planned for September. The milestone highlights the growth of port facilities and regional trade.
Wall Street faced continued disappointment as prices fell and trading lagged. Short interest rose slightly, utilities and steels led declines with Downticks in U S Steel and others, while some sectors showed limited strength and Republic Steel reported higher orders.
New Orleans reports show cotton opening softer as hedge selling and fears of large ginning totals press prices lower across the board. October through January futures slide from Saturday closes with mid session quieting, then settle steady with slight net declines.
Chicago trade slid in late dealings as wheat futures fell despite rallies. The U S visible supply rose by 3 947 000 bushels last week to 202 626 000, a record for any time, compared with 188 343 000 a year ago. Corn prices also eased.
Five Chilean nationals and two American aviators were detained at Conception after a failed plot against President Colonel Carlos Ibanez. The government released a communique saying the attempted revolt was frustrated. Names of the two U S airmen were not released.
A special service will be held at the Community chapel Church of God on Asheboro street tomorrow night at 7 30. It will be in charge of Charles Richardson Mount Sterling Ky and A Thompson of Hickory. Public is invited.
William A. Fairweather served 31 years as deputy collector of customs in Tacoma Washington, earning recognition for long service. He retired from the role after a lengthy tenure with the federal customs service in the Pacific Northwest port city.
Dr. John Thompson Dorrance founder and head of Campbell Soup died of a heart attack at his Pomona Farm home in Cinnamonson New Jersey aged 57. Survived by his widow four daughters and a son. He rose from a $7.50 weekly worker to head of a world wide food company, MIT graduate 1895 and PhD in Germany.
Geneva report says Nicholas Politis Green foreign minister apologized for remarks criticizing Cuban opposition to immediate entry into force of the world court statute revision protocol. Cuban delegate Orestes Ferrara accepted the apology as a noble speech with a satisfactory explanation. Cuba objects to constitutional issues and permanent court sessions and seeks limits on judge salaries.
The Charlotte News reports city manager R W Rigsby may be offered a professorship at Duke University School of Business Administration. The paper notes certain persons questioned him about the possibility and suggests the inquiry aimed to gauge his willingness before formal university action.
Denver's aviation program staged a welcome for Captain Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte of the French trans Atlantic air tour. The pair arrived after a leg ending in Colorado Springs and will stay overnight before continuing to Omaha, with a parade reception and banquet planned in their honor.
Revival services will be held each night this week at Brooks Memorial Church on Fairview Street. Rev. Noah W. Black of Greensboro will assist the pastor in the preaching.
The article states there are 25 096 miniature golf courses across the United States. It notes a wide distribution and implies industry scale for recreational miniature golf venues nationwide.
Insurance adjusters tie Otto Wood to an escape from the state's prison on July 10 by using guard David Massey’s automobile. The car, later found deserted near a Roanoke robbery, with Wood’s fingerprints on the windshield, and Massey’s later theft probe, are outlined as part of the new investigation alongside related hold ups in Roanoke and the prison warden’s statements.
Chicago brothers Herman and Albert Jackson twin men who imitate each other are jailed after both marriages, divorces, and remarriages unravel in a case of bigamy. Bertha Peskind and Fanny Primack, once married to Albert and Herman, discover simultaneous conundrums. Police report twin behavior linked to ongoing marital missteps.
In Trenton New Jersey principal keeper Edward B Stone said a planned general riot at the state prison during a ball game yesterday afternoon was thwarted by guards. About 1500 convicts were lined against a wall while armed guards conducted a search. Improvised weapons clattered to the ground as officers found razors knives and rope in several prisoners. Fifteen men were placed in solitary confinement.
The sixth annual Eucharistic congress began in Omaha Nebraska attracting about 75000 prelates and lay members of the church. Among the early arrivals was Pietro Fumasoni Biondi papal envoy to the United States welcomed by Bishop Joseph Rummel.
Henry Phipps retired steel magnate and Carnegie associate died at his Bonnie Bring estate in Lakeville Great Neck Long Island at age 91. He had been a leading figure in the steel industry and business circle.
Thousands of Chinese visitors attended an International Society carnival in Tientsin showcasing American motor vehicles radio equipment and home appliances, reflecting broad interest in Western technology and products.
Funeral services for M. E. Futrelle, well known farmer from Greensboro route 3, were held at Jamestown Methodist church with a large gathering. Pallbearers included William G. Wiley and Luther Spencer. interment followed at Deep River cemetery after services led by several Methodist pastors.
Funeral services for C. E. Bundy a prominent High Point farmer were held at Springfield Friends church. The service featured a quartet and duets with hymns including Going Down the Valley Nearer My God To Thee and Abide With Me. Pallbearers and floral attendants are named. burial followed in the church cemetery.
Geneva Lee Wade Hampton died at a local hospital at seven thirty this morning after a five day illness. Her parents Mr and Mrs Wade Hampton a brother William Wade Jr and sister Agnes Elizabeth survive along with grandparents Mr and Mrs J H Hampton of Stokes County and Mr and Mrs W T Moser of Guilford County. Funeral services are set for Mount View Baptist Church in Stokes County tomorrow at two o clock with the family leaving home at noon.
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