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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1931
Page
4
A biblical and philosophical pairing urges obedience as the basis of prosperity and fulfillment. The verse from Job 36 11 is followed by a Mill reflection asserting that all good in humanity rests in obedience.
The legislature remains in Raleigh to address a demand to raise 60 million dollars from state residents for institutions and a six month school term. About 26 million is new money, meaning 13 million more annually than any prior act. The tax plan’s scope risks harming business, yet lawmakers refuse casual handling of the revenue act.
Voters have one week left to qualify for the May city primary. Registrars will be at polling places all day Saturday to accommodate registrations and ensure impartial, fair bookkeeping. Officials warn against bias and urge voters to act now.
In a Raleigh house of representatives Friday night an appropriations bill was amended to reimburse Dr. Albert Anderson and another physician at the state hospital for the insane for part of their defense costs after acquittal. Supporters argued the hospital chief was unfairly persecuted. opponents challenged the $7,000 to $14,000 budget as excessive, questioning why the state should pay a citizen’s defense after acquittal.
The article notes a week of debate in Raleigh and in committees over UNC funding, arguing for tightened budgets to avoid harming the university. It stresses that persistent underfunding could degrade a great institution and contrasts private endowment with public support.
The court held the defendant and refused payment of certain fees. The vote against reimbursement was stronger than the debate suggested but not overwhelming. Twenty of sixty attendees supported reimbursing the fees.
An editorial praising the university for its healthy atmosphere and strong research intellect urges continued support for a limited but purposeful department. It argues North Carolina should extend funding to advance basic societal improvements and to “sacrifice measurably” for a public lighthouse of knowledge.
A reflective piece argues sacrifice elevates beauty, citing The Green Pastures, Marathon messenger, Byron in Greece, Dickens and The Tale of Two Cities, and Sidney Lanier’s The Crystal Christ to praise Jesus sacrifice as supreme beauty and call readers to love and serve God.
Mary Martin a 13 year old seventh grader from Robbins School Lexington won the annual statewide achievement contest in Raleigh with close competition from Emerline Roberson Robersonville public schools. Mary Martin received a radio as first prize for her school as participants came from Swain Perquimans and other counties. The event featured music numbers presented to station WPTF broadcast.
Rome C. Stephenson, president of the American Bankers Association, said in Atlanta that the nation is headed confidently for another prosperous era. He was travelling with 126 nationally prominent bankers to Augusta, Georgia, for the association's spring executive council meeting.
After a Near East tour, the Graf Zeppelin began its homeward journey to Friedrichshafen. The airship returned to Cairo for a short stop and departed again, with a Monday arrival expected at its destination in Germany.
The article urges gardeners to plan by desired garden effects and site conditions, stressing harmony of growth habits and textures. It advises starting with familiar plants, testing new varieties in small quantities, and rearranging as needed to perfect design under practical experience.
A compact excerpt from Schiller urges inner virtue with lines on hope faith and love. It emphasizes lifting shadows from the brow and recognizing divine rule over heaven and earth. The piece ends by urging broad brotherly charity toward all humanity.
London authorities report 93 644 people left England in 1930. More than half settled in other British possessions as emigrants seek new fortunes abroad.
In Istanbul Zaro Agha, 156, journeys home after visiting America where he was exhibited and got new artificial teeth. A rival, Hadji Ahmed Agha, 70 years in a suburb, claims 188 years and a record of wars with Serbia Montenegro Greece and Russia. He buries wives and tends 14 goats daily while vowing goat milk as life fuel.
Mrs Charles W Davis hosted a contract bridge afternoon at Eldne Lodge with guests. Easter lilies and seasonal flowers decorated the home. Prizes included a crescent shaped prize and other awards for high scores, with several members named among attendees.
Lexington representatives Méesdames W. F. Brown J. T. Lowe J. L. Sowers Minnie Lay den Winnona Swaim and Miss Maude Meyes attended the annual conference of the fourth division of the American Legion Auxiliary held in Statesville last week.
Mr and Mrs Byron Andrews of Winter Haven Florida arrive to spend time with his parents Rev and Mrs J D Andrews at the parsonage of Hedricks Grove Reformed church near here.
Lexington interest surrounds the marriage of Miss Sara Hudson sister of Mrs. W F in Lexington who has many friends here. Miss Hudson married Mr Gray Hunter of Albemarle in a ceremony held at the bride’s Monroe home.
Miss Margaret Leonard wed Arlie Swicegood at the Welcome Methodist parsonage with Rev. BE. Stabbier officiating. Both families of Lexington are noted as having long-held positions and wide circles of friends in Lexington and Welcome wish the couple success in life.
Mrs Oliver Peacock welcomed her auction bridge club to her West Side Drive home. Three tables played in the living room amid jonquils and greens with Easter color notes. Mrs R B Thomas won high scores, Mrs Hayden Hooper received the visiting prize, and Mrs W Grant Baker plus Miss Agnes Peacock claimed the top gifts. Refreshments followed the game.
Mrs Catherine Raymond Mrs Tom Powell Mrs Comer Covington and Mrs Ben Moore joined Mrs Capus Waynick in Raleigh for a luncheon at the Sir Walter hotel Four Raleigh Junior League members attended including Elizabeth Baker retiring president and Alfred Williams clinic chair man along with Robert Yancy library chairman and F R Slaughter motor corps chair man Afterward visits to the Junior League Library and the Infant and Child Clinic were made Susanna Wesley class of Wesley Memorial holds homecoming day program Elm Street P T A meets Tuesday night with talks on leisure time safety in the home
A Boston Terrier owned by John A. Dempsey was electrocuted on a street in Fall River Massachusetts after its nose brushed an airborne circuit pole. The incident occurred amid public concerns about street electrical safety and pet exposure.
A postwar New York homecoming unfolds as sailors aboard the Victory Fleet vented intense profanity at Secretary Daniels over his Christmas dinner delay. Ships parade the harbor, banners rise, and crews rush ashore to be reviewed while Daniels becomes a lightning rod for personal anger and national pride.
The Eugene Beauty Shop on Greensboro road will open a second shop in this city on North Main street. The Eugene Permanent Shop denies any connection with the new branch and has asked the Enterprise to state the distinction.
At 67 Mrs M and 8S. Watson of Liberty Kentucky took her first ride to visit her son in Kentucky.
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