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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1933
Page
4
A brief devotional noting Romans 14 17 and the idea that God dwells wherever righteousness peace and joy in the Holy Ghost are found. The excerpt attributes uplifting and consoling presence to the divine across humble acts and liberating deeds.
Secretary L Dowell of the North Carolina Merchants Association urges continued opposition to a proposed two percent gross sales tax. He notes plans for a substitute bill and warns that adjournment could bring a new form of taxation, urging a shift to a revenue system based on ability to pay.
A critical note argues that American readers know little about atrocity stories from Germany and that strict censorship limits foreign news. It cites European correspondents reporting Soviet and Russian censorship and suppression of information.
The article argues that after fascist and Nazi takeovers censorship tightens in Germany Italy and other countries. It notes reporters face punishment and agencies face bans when sending coverage. It warns foreign censorship hinders US papers and journalism. War is a factor where censorship may be justified but global distrust persists.
Two aircraft bridged a historic Everest crossing while the Navy dirgible Akron was lost off New Jersey in a violent thunderstorm. Seventy seven aboard, few rescued, and the tragedy follows triumph as mankind presses forward against nature and peril.
Support from police and the public is urged to shut down illegal beer handling after legalization. Chicago gangsters are pressuring licensed brewers and retailers with threats, while Illinois State Attorney Thomas J. Courtney demands exclusion of gangsters from the beer field and promises cooperation.
A note on Canada's six per cent cap for ad time prompts discussion of how broadcasters mention affiliates. The remark about the Ineull network underscores the challenge of fitting many names into restricted air slots.
A magazine features a story on laying out a baseball diamond and notes fans are more curious about laying out an umpire. The piece blends practical field guidance with humorous nods to game officiating and crowd behavior.
A nostalgic note recalls how public relations counsel served as press agents, consular experts were barbers, and conservators acted as receivers in historical context. The piece reflects on evolving professional labels and duties.
Bruce Catton describes how a well chosen photograph stirs a citizen to imagine leaving town for life on a country place. The spring morning sun and cool breeze awaken thoughts of a freer life beyond urban walls.
A reader finds an open country photograph in a newspaper and reflects on how towns, factories, and rail yards feel like barriers to authentic connection. The image rekindles dreams of decentralized living once promised by technologists and unsettles his sense of place and purpose.
The piece argues that federal oversight of new stock and bond issues will receive strong public backing. It notes past resistance to investor protection and says experience has shown the need for reform to prevent buyers from losing money. The overall outlook is that financial systems will become sounder.
A Farmville Police Department mascot named Brownie signaled a police car to stop and was fatally struck when a stranger drove the car. The tale ends with a moral about friendship and trust and the loss felt by the department. It emphasizes the preciousness of a friend's confidence and warns against betrayal of trust.
A department store was broken into recently but nothing valuable was taken, only a dummy from a window left behind as the burglars appeared to make up a fourth at bridge.
Judge argues contemporary novels foster violent behavior and notes many authors reside abroad. The claim frames literature as a social influence while highlighting literary expatriates.
An organized march on Washington is being prepared by a large group of unemployed college graduates. The article does not specify the route or actions planned.
France forfeited about 160 million dollars in trade after refusing to pay a 19 million dollar debt installment. The phrase penny wise, fat fool frames the issue.
An unidentified man was struck by an interurban bus in Times Square yesterday. The incident left him seriously injured as bystanders watched. Police investigated the scene and authorities released no further details about the victim or the bus involved.
In a quizzical report from Washington, patients in a government hospital for the insane demand more jigsaw pieces while many jigsaw puzzle fans remain at large.
Detroit April 4 The American Legion urged ex service men to support President Roosevelt in cutting veterans compensation. Commander Louis A Johnson warned economy legislation could have grave consequences for disabled veterans and expressed faith in the President's discretion and justice. The Legion pledged to back the President as Congress authorized him to make necessary economies to restore financial stability.
Guilford College Choir on its 18 day tour visited Westtown School in Pennsylvania and George School, staying overnight at both. They attracted strong local support and performed before George School students. After Maryland, the final concert will be in Richmond Virginia with a massed chorus of 600 voices in Raleigh Wednesday led by Max Noah.
SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE Lexington April 4 Raymond P. Earnhardt of Lexington will be recommended for chief deputy collector for North Carolina, announced by Senator Reynolds from Washington. C. H. Robertson of Hillsboro was chosen for collector of internal revenue. Grissom remains Raleigh-based. The post may move to Greensboro.
Captain Walter Hagen will lead the U S Ryder Cup team to England for international matches with Horton Smith serving as secretary and treasurer. No official non playing manager accompanies the squad due to cost. Albert R Gates will not go. Players receive 1000 dollars each for the trip, money in bank. The team sails June 14 after possible U S Open overtime and reaches Southport for practice.
Public auctions set in High Point and Guilford County for several deed of trust properties. Notices name Bettie F. Ingram and A A Ingram as grantors with R T Amos as trustee, listing Lot numbers and boundaries, tax and prior lien caveats, and dates in March and April 1933.
Trustees will sell at the courthouse door in High Point at 2 PM on April 4 1933 under Ava Crawford widow deed of trust securing 2500 with interest. Property lies on Meadow Street near Bann Leach corner Lot No 20 J B Best property Plat Book record.
Fragmentary notice records a trustee activity in Guilford County North Carolina with a late mentioned date and Deeds office reference. Names such as Pearl Johnson appear in the damaged text and indicate a probate or deed recording context.
A trustee will sell at public auction for cash on April 20 1933 at noon at the Greensboro Court House door. The sale covers Lots 46 and 47 in the J H Elliott subdivision in Guilford County North Carolina described by the Prospect Road origin and adjacent stake coordinates. The action follows a default on indebtedness secured by the deed of trust.
Default on the 1928 deed of trust secured by H H Kennedy and Nellie Kennedy leads to foreclosure by First National Company of Durham Inc. Trustee. The sale at Guilford County courthouse on April 17, 1933 at noon offers 524 Centennial Avenue, shown by measurements and street location. W G Bramham and T L Bland, trustees.
The Bureau of Fisheries produced more than 100 million game fish in 1932, reflecting large scale hatchery output and expanded stocking programs across state waters and national reserves.
A royal valet handles about 500 clothing changes for King George of England, coordinating garments, storage, and fittings for daily regimens and official appearances.
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