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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1930
Page
10
North Carolina lawmakers consider a statewide driver examination to issue licenses. Patrol officers say most highway deaths stem from incompetent drivers rather than speed, urging a funded exam and higher fees. Lieutenant Early criticizes city licenses as a tax scam and calls for a statewide replacement with uniform testing.
City council members consider abolishing the automobile license tax. Mayor York urged repeal at a weekly meeting citing low revenue and high collection costs. He said the tax is unpopular and amounts to triple taxation on automobile owners.
Dr. George H. Crowell of this city was the principal speaker last Sunday at Old Bethel for Home Coming Day. He chose Journey And The Guide as his subject and a large crowd attended the observance.
Construction starts today on a new city park on the 78 acre Blair donation in south High Point. John C. Abels says prison labor will be used and a self supporting park system is hoped within two years. A nine hole golf course will be built with a 3165 foot layout and the plan includes swimming pools and wading pools at playgrounds.
Dr. P. H. Lindley, dean of High Point College, was principal speaker at the Monarch club today. He contrasted modern living with contemporary living and urged listeners to value art music books and magazines while honoring great teachers of the past.
Mrs L R Ithell of Edmonton England declines offer to name a city park after her in recognition of district work. She collects contributions for a co operative club supplying provisions and presides as chairman of the Edmonton District Council. She also serves as a Middlesex county councillor and a justice of the peace.
Denmark will publish the Annuaire Teléphonique International ATI in French German and English. The directory covers nearly all European subscribers whose business requires foreign telephone calls.
Annual contests at Ashe vil e, B C seek perpetuation of folk songs and changes of the mountains, highlighting regional culture and the importance of preserving traditional tunes for future generations.
The High Point Ministerial Association held a special called meeting in the Wesley Memorial Methodist church assembly room at 2 PM with only two outsiders present W M Tye Anti-Saloon League field secretary and Police Chief E A McGhee. Newspaper representatives were refused admission. the purpose remains undisclosed. Tye earlier testified before a council committee investigating the police department praising its quality, prompting public curiosity.
Scott Britton, an 86 year old man who recalls Civil War history, faced abandonment and non-support charges from his wife in court. He blamed jealousy for his troubles, recounting a shoe repair business ruined by disputes and noting he has supported his first wife’s children. The two argued in front of Judge Teague as a conference with their city-employed son was arranged.
Rev KE L Ballard assistant pastor of the First M P church resigns to pursue religious studies at Boston University. The resignation, accepted by the pulpit committee effective September 1, with no immediate replacement planned.
Capt. John Carey, night police commander, bought nine ice cream cones in Ocean City and hurried to catch a train to Baltimore. He later discovered his pocketbook with over $200 was left at the store, missing upon his return.
Will Maywell of Republic Kansas recounts a thunderstorm near his home when a lightning bolt entered through his radio aerial and traveled to his shoe under a lounge, leaving him unharmed.
Firemen from Bishop's Waltham Fire Brigade rushed to Admiral J W Carrington's workshop to fight a fire. They found a bin blazing and, after extinguishing it, uncovered about 300 hard boiled eyes, then shared hard boiled eggs for tea.
A 35 ton steel door believed to be the heaviest in the world has been fitted to a Berlin vault. With its metal and concrete foundation the entry weighs about 400 tons in total. The door measures 3 ft 9 in thick and 7 ft 8 in across, and is two and a half times as thick as the armor on the largest World War battleships.
The article estimates Georgia annual output of poultry and eggs at about 40 million dollars, highlighting the sector's economic scale and contribution to the state's agriculture.
Beginning at 10 o clock next Tuesday the Guilford County Sunday school convention will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Pleasant Garden. Pastors, superintendents, teachers and officers of all Sunday schools in the county are invited to attend. The event is open to the public and supported by the Guilford County and North Carolina Sunday School associations as part of a statewide series reaching all counties.
The local Y swimmers face Lexington in their 9th meet of the year at Kool Pool starting at 8 o clock. After a close loss to Charlotte last week they aim to rebound with a large crowd expected to attend and feature swimmers Carl Shelton Lelon Cooper William McAnally Hubert Barrier Robert Guarino Lloyd Whitley and others.
Master Masons invited to attend daily lectures at the Masonic Temple from 9 to 12, 3 to 5, and 7:30 to 10 p m. J W Patton of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina will conduct the sessions. All Masons urged to increase their knowledge of Masonry by order G C Howard W M and H Massey Secy
A committee scrutinizing the High Point police department heard Anti-Saloon League official Mm Tye say the local force ranks among the best in the state. He testified for about an hour and lauded the municipal court and Whisky cases handling while noting the inquiry draws toward a close.
Elks urged to attend the regular meeting at the Elks hall tomorrow night at 8 o clock. Many matters of considerable importance will be discussed.
L Hollifield this morning added eight ears of corn to The Enterprise show window. The ears were grown under one shuck and all eight were grown together, forming a single display of freak vegetables.
Sailor Tittle defeated Tommy Swinson by knockout in the second round of a ten round bout held in Thomasville.
A stormy night scene unfolds as a constable asks a man to seek shelter inside. The figure insists a storm rages outside and claims his wife waits inside, arguing about the storm’s name.
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