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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1930
Page
5
Editorial note introduces a two part biographical series on nine commanders at the Battle of King's Mountain a turning point in the American Revolution. The first article sketches two commanders and sets the historical context before next Sunday's piece covers seven more.
The article profiles American leaders at King's Mountain, led by Colonel William Campbell and Colonel Isaac Shelby, detailing their frontier origins, long marches, and decisive roles in the October 7, 1780 victory. It notes Campbell's Augusta Virginia birth and service, Shelby's Kentucky frontier exploits, and the broader impact of their planning and courage on the American cause.
A diner owner known as Proprietor Monsieur offers snails as a specialty. A patron recalls a snail dish served yesterday during a passing show, asserting the eatery’s fame for such fare.
Five certificates of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state. Motor Truck Sales Company of Arlieville aims to handle motor trucks with $50,000 authorized capital and $500 subscribed, led by J T Hendon Nell G Hendon and Ford C Cox of Asheville. Durham Sport Shop Inc of Durham plans a cafe with $40,000 authorized capital and $1,800 subscribed, led by C A Sears J A Smith and Irene Byrd Smith. Interstate Roofing and Asphalt Co of Charlotte to do roofing and asphalt work with $100,000 authorized and $16,000 subscribed, led by W F Tucker R S Kirby and L G Ratcliffe. Central Cadillac LaSalle Co of Winston-Salem to deal in wares with $100,000 authorized and $300 subscribed, led by Wm B Froelick C C Smith and F J Thomas. Northrop Bookkeeping Service Inc of Charlotte to install and maintain office bookkeeping systems with $100,000 authorized and $39 subscribed, led by H C Northrop Mrs Gertie C Northrop and K Clarkson.
Thirty two matmen from across the country stay in the running for eight National A C championships with the Oklahoma Aggies and New York A C most represented. The Aggies national collegiate A A champions place five of nine in the semi finals while the N Y A C place thirteen of thirty five entrants.
A humorous item from Tit Bits shows a teacher asking children who wants to go to Heaven and all raise hands except Johnny. Johnny explains his mother told him to come straight home after school, ending the gag.
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