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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1930
Page
4
A 1930 newspaper note presents two dated quotes from Isaiah and Swift condemning intemperance. The first calls pride and drunkenness a downfall for Ephraim, the second depicts the impact of drink as an axe that lops green boughs, leaving a withered trunk.
Governor leads seven state gathering at Asheville to create a Southeastern Economic conference modeled on New England. It aims to promote alive at home production and home consumption, boost regional loyalty, and encourage cooperative, self reliant industry and agriculture without boycotting outside goods.
A New York AP dispatch notes rising furniture buyers attendance in the January opening week comparison, attributed to improving general business. It urges manufacturers and dealers to curb price slashing, arguing sustainable profits rely on customer demand at adequate prices.
The death of Earl Brooks, longtime city electrical department officer and former North Carolina Public Service Company contact man, removes the city’s smoothest point of public contact. He was a diplomatic, kindly figure who shaped city government with genuine consideration and practical goodwill.
A discussion argues that business must profit yet bears immorality when pursuing profitless deals as a policy, asserting business ethics challenge the core aims of enterprise.
Senator Overman in the Senate defended Judge Parker by saying campaign commitments differ from pledges he admitted the public man’s confession that he never showed prejudice to negroes. He argued he spoke in a political campaign to gain election and should not be held accountable. The remark reveals a common hidden opinion.
A Wichita report shows nine women at a bridge luncheon paralyzed by spike drink, cited as evidence of Kansas normality. The piece contrasts strict prohibition with social incidents, noting overall support for enforcement yet highlighting local harm from tainted alcohol.
A local industrial leader suggests limiting building loans to within High Point city limits to curb undeveloped sites. He argues lenders steer home builders to town lots, boosting urban growth while the census may undercount the city's reach into Randolph and Guilford counties.
Hundreds of homes lie outside city limits on both sides of the town funded by High Point money. Residents work in High Point or seek tax savings and space for gardens. The outlying area grows dense and promises future expansion of High Point into three counties to cover essential city benefits.
The piece reflects on Norman Angell's 21 year old thesis that war pays little. It notes Europe's prewar arms races, Angell's criticism, the World War proving his point, and the mixed fallout for victors like England with unemployment, taxation, and social unrest.
The piece argues men and women delay wills due to death fear or procrastination. It urges wills at marriage, notes risk for widows from lack of planning, and warns against outliving spouses who die intestate leaving minimal assets to family. Includes anecdotal cases and financial figures.
The man, in love with a married woman, killed her husband and now faces possible hanging. He says he feels better after confessing but laments how to explain the crime to his wife. The piece notes a pattern of late remorse by such killers and the often forgiving, long-suffering wives.
A public notice-style admonition urges readers to execute a will today if they have money property or a life insurance policy payable to their estate. The statement emphasizes immediate action and cites Minnie Atkins-Edwards as the speaker.
Citizens quote varied guesses for High Point population with estimates ranging from 29,876 to 44,000. Local residents and authorities note growth, turnover, and farming shifts, while several names and addresses are listed alongside their population guesses.
Los Angeles April 29 Elsie Bartlett stage star and wife of Joseph Schildkraut film actor filed suit for divorce alleging cruelty The complaint states a property settlement would give Mrs Schildkraut 200 to 250 weekly from the actor 1500 weekly salary It charges verbal abuse public restrictions social engagements broken furniture outbursts and persistent criticism of her housekeeping dress and activities
Short sleeves appear varied on smart new frocks and silk suits. Some flare with inner color, others trail or end in cuffs or bows. One navy morocain sleeve flares below the elbow and uses separate organdie cuffs.
Photographs of the sun’s eclipse were taken as the moon’s shadow crossed northern California. Navy photographer J M F Haase and aviators described the momentary cloud clearing, while Captain A W Stevens and Lieut J D Corkille recounted the descent and rapid approach of the shadow. Scores of images were recorded at Honey Lake and over the Sierra line, with Lick Observatory scientists obtaining clear views. The totality lasted 1.3 seconds, limiting corona observations.
Dr. Paul S. Kennett head of the history department at High Point College is elected faculty adviser to the state Y M C A cabinet. The state officers include Ed Hamer president C L Clark vice president W M Upchurch secretary Morgan B Speir Jr alumnus. The cabinet will meet bimonthly to plan campus Y M C A work and outreach with next meeting in October.
Davidson college alumni council called to meet here Saturday May 10. President H. Smith Richardson of Greensboro and New York leads the seven member group including J. D. Woodside New York and Hamilton McKay Charlotte.
Eli Truesdale a Lee County black man was electrocuted this morning for the December murder of Willie Bristow and his wife near Bishopville. He was pronounced dead at 10 33 am.
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