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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1930
Page
4
A devotional note cites I Kings 10 8 praising servants who hear wisdom and reflects that happiness comes from uniting self with God as Pascal asserts that happiness is neither within nor without but in harmony with the divine.
Greensboro city managers discussed abandoning municipal driver licensing in favor of a state plan. They propose state fees be shared with cities by vehicle count, but critics say this preserves revenue over safety. Officials argue the state is best suited to regulate driving and curb road wrecks.
A Thomasville case illustrates how higher tax rates affect savings bank accounts. The article notes Thomasville cut its rate to 1.75 dollars while Davidson County raised 25 cents, yielding a 3.10 dollar levy per 100 dollars of listed property. It questions how such taxes erode true account values.
The article critiques current taxation on intangible and personal property in North Carolina towns like High Point and Thomasville. It notes rates of $1.20 versus 98 cents and explains how levies erode savings returns, sometimes requiring owners to dip into principal. It cites Thomasville values and argues a constitutional amendment to align personal property valuations with true values would reduce inequity.
The passage notes twenty two one room log negro schoolhouses as rural public education bases at the turn of the twentieth century in North Carolina. It cites educational reform driving heavy tax levies, with consolidation and transport for distant students, well staffed graded schools, and expensive reforms.
The Lambeth Palace gathering of Anglican bishops faces divisive social issues including divorce birth control war and atheism with American participation totaling around 30 bishops. The conference notes concern over a waning sense of God in nominal Christian nations and leaves resolution on contentious topics undecided while broader church service fields are represented. The discussion highlights the Anglo Roman question and the impact of debated issues on church unity.
The Manufacturers' Record supports a future removal of highway billboards as safety and scenic concerns grow. Movements nationally gain momentum with Virginia banning obstructive signs, New Jersey taxing and restricting placements, AAA urging constructive legislation, and Canada and France contemplating or enacting restrictions.
A reflective piece praises rapid American progress from wagon to air travel. It contrasts Europe’s memory with America’s forward gaze, noting Captain Frank M Hawks and Lindbergh as symbols of aviation advance and the broader drive toward faster, wider air trails across the nation.
Four records fell and a fifth tied in the first five events of the mid-Atlantic championships in Charlotte. Ish Williams of Rome, Ga., set a new 220 yard dash mark in 2:35, Williams also equalled the 50 yard dash record in trials. Louise Stuhr of Charleston broke the 440 yard senior women record in 6:50. Henrietta Gibson of Charleston posted 30 seconds in the junior women 50 yard dash, Josephine Jiams of Knoxville clocked 3:92.5 in the junior women 220 yard dash. Charleston led the team standings with 21 points, followed by Knoxville 20, Rome 8, Chattanooga 7, Charlotte 6, Savannah 2, and Richmond 1.
Speaking of Lindy’s major achievements, the record notes his recent flight in Maine, a standout moment that escaped many observers and showcases his ongoing prowess.
The city of Vienna celebrates the 125th anniversary of the hot dog discovery with festive events and culinary tastings, highlighting the iconic sausage as a symbol of local food history.
In a hot spell an angler teased a colleague by holding bait and asking if it was warm enough. The remark captures a moment of irritability amid high temperatures.
William Howard of Richmond Va visiting Mr and Mrs George Myers at 720 South Main Street fell from a second story window while sleepwalking. He is in Guilford General Hospital with serious injuries though doctors say his condition is not life threatening.
The Kiwanis club met at noon with Postmaster York as the main speaker on air mail development and postoffice needs. Guest Kiwanians included R. O. Lindley, Albert Aycock, and E. T. Groom. John W. Hedrick won the attendance prize. Jule Marsh and Odell Lindsay led the program.
Cherry Street Presbyterian Church hosts a Pew Rally and quartet contest on Sunday at 3 30 p m sponsored by the Young People's Division. Seven captains lead seven quartettes including the Silver Moon, Zion Jubilees, Friendship of Florence, and others in a cordial public event.
Officials of the Starr Motor company at Hamilton and Commerce announce their appointment as dealers in Oakland and Pontiac automobiles. They display a complete line on their floors and are ready to serve owners in this territory.
Due to worsening economic conditions in Australia 2000 radio listeners have been forced to surrender their listening licenses, signaling broader financial strain on broadcasting access.
Donnie Garvin pleaded guilty to the theft of a Chrysler coupe owned by Dr. J. L. Sowers and was bound over to superior court. J. B. Redwing, not implicated here, confessed to stealing another car in Georgia and is held for Georgia officials.
Bennie Templeton aged 20 repeated peeping at a home on Main and Jones streets and faced recorder Gilliam in Thomasville. He has prior offenses including a suspended road sentence and a term on the roads. this time a two year road sentence was ordered to be suspended if he stays out of the county, and he promptly left town possibly joining the navy.
Governors reported severe drought impact across several states at a Hoover conference. Mississippi counties Bolivar and Carroll warned of food and water shortages amid human suffering and livestock loss. Louisiana’s Morehouse and Webster counties sought funds for feeding 3,200 people and urgent food supplies. Arkansas Daviess Conway and Poinsett counties faced looming food gaps and fund needs amid 2,500 to 3,000 affected families. Kentucky Nelson and Daviess cited food shortages and winter needs while others offered cautious optimism.
Nine Lexington fishermen returned with a 14 fish catch of large channel bass from Pamlico Sound near Bay River. The 45.5 inch, about 50 pound largest bass was shown in a downtown store. Participants were Thurman Frye P A Myers Lindsay Weaver Francis Everhart E M Bender Dr Crip liver Bradley Thomason Henry Thomason and Red Weaver.
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