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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1933
Page
9
San Francisco September 29. Harry A. Caddow secretary of the Grape Growers League of California blames the bathtub for the wine industry's greatest problem. Nearly twenty five million gallons of aged domestic wine now stored.
Cad Dow warns the end of the eighteenth amendment will not quickly ease wine shortages. Dry years since 1918 boosted U S wine consumption to 1156 to 125 million gallons yearly as bootleg production rises in homes and garages. California vinters expand output from 6 to 20–26 million gallons, with a possible later rise to 100 million annually after wineries resume full distribution.
The report notes Governor may pursue the Senate route while outlining California wine industry plans. Over $600,000 spent on installing equipment and renovating plants. No expected rise in vineyard acreage if national liquor laws are repealed. California totals 5,19,000 acres under grapes with annual production around 2,110,000 tons.
E. R. Rimmer of Charlotte is elected the 1934 35 president of the North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association after a ballot count in Raleigh. He has run the Rimmer Drug Co since 1920 and served as vice president this past year. New officers include F. F. Lyon Sam Carter E C Adams J G Beard and J C Hood with terms from three years. Inauguration will occur at Wrightsville Beach in June 1934.
Dr J T Burrus of High Point wins a seat on the North Carolina Hospital Association board at the annual meeting in Charlotte. Other directors named include Dr Brofe Nalle Dr J F Highsmith Dr Moir S Martin Miss Virginia Marshbanks Miss Virginia O McKay Miss Hazel Williams Dr Fisher and several others. Newton Fisher of James Walker hospital named president with a slate of officers elected. Also noted is a UC table top exhibition sugar pine unit reportedly 612 feet wide and 18 feet long.
Washington reports show big gains in employment during August as the Roosevelt recovery program is praised by AFL leader William Green. Unemployment remains high with 11,001,000 jobless. Ford plant closure in Chester signals employer resistance to codes and renews concern over NRA enforcement.
Barney Oldfield plans a run at the Indiana State Fair to set a new world speed record for tractors. The event draws attention from racing enthusiasts and fair attendees eager to witness the historic attempt.
Last year 67 544 signatures representing 70 different nationalities were entered on the register for visitors kept at Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford on Avon.
In Madrid the municipal burying ground is selling plots on an installment plan. The offer aims to ease purchase for families while expanding cemetery usage. No further details on prices or payment terms are provided.
In Fergus Falls Minnesota a baby girl named Donna Lois Kragness born at 26 ounces now weighs 26 ounces at one day old. Medical authorities said the infant has a fairly good chance of living and is being monitored as doctors assess her survival prospects.
In Jamaica natives race along an 18 mile uphill route carrying fresh catch to markets. The lead runner secures the best price for his fish on reaching the market first.
City records show Detroit endures annual losses of twelve million dollars from damage caused by rats. Municipal officials warn the figure reflects persistent pest damage impacting commerce, housing, and public health costs across neighborhoods.
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