Proverbs Boost Without Rain Like Clouds and Wind
A brief reflection quotes Proverbs on boasting and false gifts. It notes that genuine dignity follows the end of vanity, invoking the idea that empty glory leads nowhere.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1931
Page
4
Lawmakers face referendum on North Carolina tax policy
Mecklenburg County legislator McRae proposes a special election to choose a state tax plan for the next two years. He suggests options including a $10 million equalization fund with a 30 cent ad valorem tax or one of two sales tax plans, arguing the public vote could relieve political risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McRae
Mecklenburg
North Carolina
Raleigh
Bourbon exiles cling to throne in line with tradition
Alfonso follows Bourbon precedents denying abdication as France still claims a right to the throne. French heirs endure exile, living abroad while the last Louis remains symbolic. Spain seeks a republic as coups outpace restorations, and the absent heir faces life away from Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso
Bourbon
France
Louis
Paris
Spain
Guilford Denied Full Rights In Redistricting Debate
The Raleigh house backed a senatorial redistricting bill for North Carolina with mixed impact on Guilford county. The measure keeps Guilford and Rockingham as a single two senator district despite a combined population over 184000, while Caswell would join Guilford in another proposal. The senate may approve, amend, or ignore the bill as legislative disagreements unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Raleigh
North Carolina
Senate
Guilford County
Guiliford
Rockingham
Caswell County
Guilford
Temptation and ethics in city hall warned against police partisanship
A city manager faces the risk of police involvement in campaign politics and urges restraint to avoid spoils-system remnants. The piece argues for merit-based hiring and protections from political pressure, citing biblical and Gospels themes on temptation to justify restraint in public service.
Redistricting row questions constitution and balance
The passage criticizes Rockingham and two other counties for blocking constitutional redistricting that would provide near equal representation. It notes the eastern half concedes the shift toward central districts and argues compromise is common in legislation. It predicts the bill may improve the current scheme from a piedmont view but not meet constitutional expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockingham
Bald
Death of a Good Citizen of Orange
Samuel M. Gattis of Hillsboro died removing from the state a genial public servant. He served as Orange county clerk, a legislator and once speaker of the house. Known most for his tenure as solicitor, he held various elected posts with honor and dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Gattis
Hillsboro
Gattis
Orange Court
House of Representatives
Policy Admonition on Police Involvement in Politics
The text urges police to stay detached from political interference and perform duties without soil of politics. It warns that further rule violations will lead to summary dismissal from public service. It notes long-standing misuse of police in politics and cites established city policy as not being tolerated.
Letters in Signs and a Bank Visit for a Mayor Vote
A coastal High Point scene shows Schulte United locals debating stock value at a bank. A colorful mix of names discuss Woolworth Hayworth and Sirens of Redwine as they consider disposing stock and investing in Silver Rings arriving from London. Digest this and vote for the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schulte
High Point
McCrory
Woolworth
Ruby
Mack
Lilly An
Redwine
Hart
George
Elwood
Wright
Coe
London
Leavite
Biw
Bill Smoot
Signs and Stocks in a Bank Courtroom Plot
A group seeks Leavite stock deals and Woolworth intrigue. They visit a bank where the manager calls the venture poor value and noncommercial. They consider selling shares and investing in silver rings arriving soon. campaign mentions include a mayoral vote for Bill Smoot.
Services Today at St Mary's Episcopal Church
Sunday school at 9 a m prayer service and sermon by Rev F J Mallett of Greensboro at 11 a m and Young People's Service League meeting at 6 30 p m at North Main street and Farris avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
North Main Street
Farris Avenue
F. J. Mallett
Greensboro
Young People’s Service League
Revival Underway at Cherry Street Church
Revival at Cherry Street Presbyterian church began last Wednesday and continues through Sunday April 26. Services are held nightly at 8 o'clock with Rev. P N Boykin of Carthage preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Street Presbyterian Church
P. N. Boykin
Carthage
Temptation and Escape in Christian Teaching
A sermon discusses temptation as incitement of natural desires within bounds and sin when those bounds are crossed. It cites Christ and Adam and Eve, notes Jesus met temptation under the Holy Spirit, and highlights God's faithfulness in providing a way of escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Bay
San Francisco
Christ
Jesus
Satan
Adam and Eve
Adam
Eve
Paul
God
Holy
Warless progress and Pax Romana ideals in modern discourse
A column debates whether warfare is obsolete for advancing global democracy. It contrasts Gibbon and Mencken theories with calls for a peaceful path, insisting civilization must rest on live and let live, not force, to maintain liberty and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gibbon
Rome
America
United States
Mencken
Gibbon
Night school commencement honors High Point helpers in Greensboro
In Greensboro last Thursday a statewide night school kickoff honored High Point volunteers who helped transport over 100 delegates to the convention hall. The Salem community and others assisted with transportation and meals while continuing classes in Emma Blair, West End, and Highland schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Greensboro
Cal Supervisor
Convention Hall
S&s
Bert Sheloff
R. T. Chappell
H. N. Phillips
H. T. Hudson
Edgerton
Emma Blair
West End
Highland
Willian Penn
Fairview Street
Reensboro
Sykes, Florist
Davis
Elizabeth C. Morris
Asheville
North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs
Morris
Grace Miller
Associated Charities
John H. Cathey
Pattie Lassiter
Southern Chair Manufacturing Comneeey
Nabers Talks to Y M C A Club on High Aims
The weekly Y's Men’s Club meeting in the banquet hall of the Y W C A featured Rev. C H Nabers pastor of the First Presbyterian Church addressing members after a devotional by Rev. Hoy Whitlow of High Point college. Fielding Kearns provided piano selections and Miss Irene Yarnell organized the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y's” Men's Club
C. H. Nabers
First Presbyterian Church
Hoy Whitlow
High Point College
Fielding Kearns
Irene Yarnell
Good Attendance At Evangelistic Clubs Meeting In Winston
The State Convention of Evangelistic clubs opened its fifth annual gathering at the Winston Y M C A with Boyd W Hargrave delivering Our Greatest Need. A banquet followed as Hargrave discussed Talks Ahead and Billy Sunday was announced for the Blue Ridge summer conference August 16-18. J F Hart and Edgar Hartley attended. Rev McKendree Long to speak in the Carolina theater this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Convention of Evangelistic Clubs
Winston
Boyd W. Hargrave
Hargrave
Billy Sunday
Blue Ridge
J. F. Hart
Edgar Hartley
Wittston
McKendree Long
Carolina Theater
Leaks Detected by London Lethoscope Tester
A London invention uses a lethoscope based instrument to detect water pipe leaks and reveal the direction of water flow, aiding assessment of pipe systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Liberty and Peace in Editorial Promises
A compact editorial line asserts that liberty requires peace and forbids true freedom without harmonious governance. The stance critiques perpetual conflict and defends a peaceful order as the foundation of liberty, aligning political philosophy with civic stability.
Cat Name Caper and Winston Trips in Meandering Column
The writer recalls a Friday trip with Enterprise carrier boys to a North Main street riding circus and describes emotions at the fair. He notes a name contest for his cat, mentions a local journalist Jack Field and reading Judge, and recounts a Winston Salem hospital visit and travel hassles including a delayed bus and a mowing incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Winston
Jack Field
Jamestown
Jack
Winston- Salem
High Point
Seaplane Tested for Submarine Carrying Tube Fit
Successful tests show a collapsible seaplane that can be taken apart and folded into a tube in three minutes for stowage on a submarine. The design enables rapid deployment from underwater or at surface, boosting covert air mobility for submersible vessels.
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