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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1931
Page
4
A compact reflection cites Romans 2 18 stating that not merely listeners of the law, but doers are justified before God. It adds a Shakespearean line questioning who truly knows how an audit stands except heaven.
The High Point chamber of commerce under Frank Sizemore is praised for conservative estimates on population, industrial output, workers, and payroll, closely matching federal figures for 1929. The piece notes High Point’s strong industrial position, ranking fourth in production value and second in employes behind Winston-Salem and Charlotte. It also covers state tax debates, the Day Sales Tax, Nuisance Tax, and MacLean bill in the General Assembly, with a bleak view of the stalemate and conference committee struggles.
The Times of Raleigh weighs the Revenue Bill crisis in the Legislature. The Joint Conference Committee of the House and Senate now handles the bill after a rocky path through House Finance and Senate members. The piece personifies the bill as a plightful child, awaiting “charming Spring attire” to suit both chambers.
The city’s voter registration for the upcoming primary reached 7315 when books closed Saturday night, with more eligible voters likely to register before the election. Democrats will vie in the primary as Republicans have no contest, while business leaders in the council race promise a tighter, more economical city administration.
Bruce Catton examines American attitudes as new casualties in Nicaragua surface, arguing that public doubts now accompany heroism. He contrasts past romantic views with a need to question missions while continuing to honor slain Marines. The piece reflects on lost arts of boyhood and changes in civic perspective.
UNC announces June 6 to 9 commencement with speakers Claude G. Bowers and Rev. B Mitchell Poteat Jr. Bowers, author of The Bra and Jefferson and Hamilton, will give the final address June 9. Poteat, Raleigh pastor, delivers the baccalaureate sermon June 7.
Carrie Chapman Catt warned that too much prosperity harms the American people. She noted that during easy-money years Americans lost savings and moral standards, becoming intoxicated by wealth and the prospect of universal riches while men prospered through hard work.
A compact passage asserts that mothers possess the sense and strength of purpose needed to sustain labor and daily living, stressing motherhood as a vital human asset guiding resilience.
In Spain the purge of Bourbon proved no triumph as rye spirits faced a similar upheaval led by Andy Volstead. The tale contrasts national temperance momentum with shifting drink trends and policy influence.
The remark suggests a confident style from Mayor Walker that hints at a strong political presence. His wardrobe choices project authority and ambition, reinforcing a public image of readiness for future leadership.
The patient says they are preparing for a long hard grind as they steel themselves for the dentist’s drill.
A Stotchman endures a painful surrender when cornered, highlighting the harsh consequences of coercion and pressure in a tense confrontation.
A New York saxophonist was sentenced amid a sensational case citing seven marriages. The unusual charge and domestic details drew local attention to a performer known for touring and public performances.
A professor plans to donate a vast moth collection of about 30 000 specimens to a museum. The gift follows his noted isolation in a hole during his work period.
Report notes a downturn in mood across Hawaii and hints at a forthcoming shake down affecting local Hula dancers, signaling broader cultural tensions and economic strain.
The opinion argues that many movie comics think they excel in drama and flair simply because they are funny, suggesting a misconception of performance skills in cinema humor.
Eleven ex city officials and a business partner were convicted on graft charges after a 17 month probe by the Fulton county solicitor general. Nine more former officers face trials, with five private citizens also charged. Several defendants await sentencing or are already serving terms, led by Walter C. Taylor and the York- White team.
A vintage style piece offers remedies for flabby upper arms and rough skin. It advises weight loss, Arm massage with lycerine and rose water, and arm brushing to stimulate circulation. It suggests hot water, soap, and creams followed by a toning powder and astringent.
Coach Wade Marlette guides the Black Bisons to Thomasville for a high school game, their sixth of the season. The squad sits 4-1, aiming to stay atop the Western Conference as Brogden or Alred may pitch with Ridge catching.
Nate Whitlow of Leaksville North Carolina was found on a Virginia highway between Ridgeway and Leaksville. Henry County authorities investigate whether he was struck by a car or killed by foul play. A blunt impact fractured the skull.
J R Hill a Marlow policeman was killed and Ike Veach the night police chief wounded slightly in an early today exchange of shots with three men who fled in a commandeered car. Veach wounded one suspect. The trio fired when questioned. Arizona Texas and Oklahoma plates found in the abandoned automobile.
A clued list of horizontal and vertical crossword prompts with numbers and partial solutions. The page interleaves entries like Water of baptism, cleansing substance, and pronoun with position cues such as Mayor of Chicago and Insect noted for sting. It includes SATURDAY'S ANSWER and scattered final notes.
The National Republican club city affairs committee accused Mayor Walker of breakdown and demoralization of New York City government. The report faults his time on personal pursuits and his ties to a political machine, saying private life intrudes on public duties and governance.
An account notes the chair of St Peter in Rome as the most interesting and ancient furniture, highlighting its historical significance and enduring intrigue.
Testimonial from Mrs. Jenkins cites two years of indigestion and severe heartburn before taking JUVENOL. She says her appetite improved and gas and discomfort vanished, with the product sold at Economy Drug Store in High Point and Mann Drug Stores and Cecil Drug.
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