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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1931
Page
9
Trial of criminal cases by jury in municipal court for the term beginning September 20 began this morning with nearly a hundred defendants arraigned for trial. The dual case of Billie and Jacqueline Owens, charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct, drew the day’s interest. The jury was still out at 8:80 and a decision had not yet been rendered.
Buyers in Reidsville Burlington and Mount Airy reported large early sales of a half million pounds in North Carolina with primings bringing higher prices and low grades selling for a few cents. Danville opened with about 500000 pounds, good cutters selling higher than last year while common tobacco priced lower, signaling a mixed start.
New Orleans Sept 29 steady cotton market with Liverpool a shade lower. Sterling exchange holds at yesterday's advance. First trades show slight losses but mills fix prices to recover. The report notes opening bids and price ranges for January and March contracts amid a moderate correction.
Fire gutted the Sigma Chi Fraternity house at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire causing about 40000 dollars in losses. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours with no immediate word on injuries or cause.
Harrisburg Pa reporters say Pennsylvania farmers will plant the smallest winter wheat acreage since the Civil War. Farmers reported 857000 acres sown, about half the total area harvested in 1903, according to the state department of agriculture.
New York securities markets remained unsettled as heavy selling pressed shares, with prominent industrials and several utilities setting new lows while rails showed resistance. Bonds weakened again, though less than yesterday. Coca Cola fell sharply, Wrigley declined, and many issues including U S Steel and Eastman tumbled with overseas uncertainties weighing on sentiment.
In a grateful return home Stevens called the honor the greatest thrill, recalling many life thrills but none like today. He introduced his mother and wife with her parents and friends at a breakfast, joined by J. C. Willitogue, Major Paul Younts, Henry C. Bourne, Mrs. Hugh W. Perry, Representative Abernethy, E. M. Thompson, Rivers Johnson, and Wayne post leaders as they prepared for the Warsaw celebration.
The report outlines efforts to protect whales from indiscriminate slaughter. It notes a convention to strengthen means of preventing war, with minor provisions for checking aggression. The European commission may extend work for a year and invite non European states. It covers relief of global economic difficulties and study of proposals for rehabilitation of commerce industry and finance, plus an economic non aggression pact by Soviet Russia.
Raleigh city refunding bonds totaling 175000 were sold to Boatmen's National Company of St Louis at five and one quarter percent interest with a premium of 1517.25, announced by the local government commission.
The trestecommon family name of registered voters in Alaska is Johnson, with Smith as a pool. The note highlights naming trends among voters and implications for demographic analysis and election outreach.
Albany report says New York state will, on October 1, nullify all 185,000 pistol permits in force. The sweeping action comes as part of anti crime legislation enacted during the recent special legislative session.
Friedrichshafen Germany dispatch reports Dr Hugo Eckener will sail to New York in October for a two week visit during which he will inspect the new United States Navy airship at Akron Ohio.
Mrs. George Herriman, 42, wife of the noted cartoonist, died in Los Angeles from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was born in Los Angeles and is survived by her husband and two daughters.
Multiple civil actions opened in municipal court today. T. F. Pool of Guilford County defends a $10,000 damage suit brought by 8. T. Siler alleging false arrest on a warrant for embezzlement, with Siler previously acquitted before Justice of the Peace T. S. Bouldin at Trinity. Additional suits involve J. W. Johnson owner of an apartment house facing two $5,000 claims by Rosetta Keeter and Tinnie Sherill over a porch crash on April 15, plus a $2,200 claim against Hill Veneer Co. by Morningstar Nicol, Inc. A $300 damage suit is by E. O. Johnson over an auto collision caused by Coy Laws, alleged reckless driving on the Boone to North Wilkesboro road. Lyles Chevrolet seeks $67.50 from T. E. Arnold for a sold Pontiac.
King Pin Bowling Alleys on East High Street will open for the winter season tomorrow night at 7 30 according to Elmer E Sensenbach owner and operator The alley will extend its usual strong service to bowlers both men and women and leagues will be started soon A complete schedule of attractions for opening night will be announced tomorrow Several good matches between picked teams will be featured
A revival meeting at Oak Hill Friends church drew interest last Sunday with Rev. D. Virgil Pike of Graham delivering sermons admired by attendees. Meetings continue each night this week at 7 30 p m and the public is invited to attend.
Missouri seventh district election looms as Democrats seek to hold Major seat while Republicans defend other vacancies. Analysts note potential to shift control if Ohio and two more GOP seats flip, with Kvale undecided and Garner as Democrat speaker nominee.
The First Methodist Protestant church holds a Wednesday evening meditation at 7 30 with Rev. R I Farmer speaker The service will reflect Rally Week spirit and aim for a larger attendance Hymns from the church will be sung.
The Florida state bird is the mock ing bird and the orange blossom is the state flower, reflecting the Sunshine State's natural heritage and regional flora.
Justice Connor questions the court's authority to hear motions in capital cases as Chief Justice Stacy notes the 1925 act. Jones defends past executions after affirmations, while Seawell and Jones face multiple questions on interpretation. The docket includes a second murder appeal from Ernest Herring with opinions due tomorrow.
Oslo reports fresh finds at White Island last camp of the ill fated Arctic balloon expedition led by Professor Salomon Andree. Gustav Doebler said a ship’s crew member and passengers found a small camera a knitted cap a windproof cap and a small human bone along with skin of a polar bear they believe the explorers killed and partly ate others may be uncovered.
Drillers near Shelbyville Kentucky struck gas at a depth of 370 feet while digging for water. The discovery adds to earlier finds in the area and may influence ongoing drilling plans. Local officials coordinate testing and safety measures as crews assess the field.
State Board of Equalization weighs whether counties may supplement budgets for an extended two month term in special charter districts. Directors question if extra tax burden should fall on few taxpayers and fear misuse to fund wider term expansion. The decision could affect about one million dollars in state taxpayers.
Raleigh September 29 The liquidating division of the State Banking department will be reorganized to cut costs. Gurney Hood announced nominations to liquidate several banks assigning one agent to multiple banks. W A Allen to liquidate Bank of Vass and Scotlandeco savings bank Laurinburg Gibson. N A Burton to handle Elon Banking and Trust Elon College and Peoples Bank Bonlee. T C Ellis to also liquidate Bank of West Durham.
National commander John L Stevens was hailed in Warsaw as North Carolina elites led a ceremony with Governor Gardner and senators praising his leadership. The event featured speakers from state figures. Stevens, age 35, arrived by car procession, wearing a gray suit, and prepared to address local Rotary and a high school game, with community celebrations planned.
Gustave Wellbat, who ran a full page ad saying he would not be liable for his wife's debts, now offers to assume responsibility if she returns home with their baby Anna Margaret. Mrs. Wellba had filed for separation after the ad appeared.
President Hoover plans to attend the first World Series game in Philadelphia. The contest features the Athletics versus the St. Louis Cardinals with the city hosting the pivotal matchup.
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