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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1931
Page
4
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A dated devotional note from August 27 1081 reflects a biblical quote from Psalms and Erasmus on wealth. It contrasts wealth accumulation with moral peril, warning that abundant riches cannot be kept without sin.
Analysis notes Gandhi’s forthcoming London trip for the Round Table Conference on Indian affairs. It outlines British strategy to influence Gandhi through benevolence, emphasizing nonviolent principles and the need to sway the Indian leader away from warlike resistance.
Attendance projected around 2500 at a political pig eating event at High Point lake. The gathering shifts from a township compliment to the legislative delegation to a larger arena with invitations extended to prominent political figures including North Carolina’s upcoming governor and likely western senator. The event aims to connect ambitious individuals with party leadership across the state's most populous region.
The city of High Point welcomes prominent state political figures to a picnic organized by a township party unit. The gathering carries significance beyond local divisions, with ample publicity provisions for visitors and the event.
The senate committee investigating Bishop Cannon's anti Smith campaign expenditures targets his accounting. Senator Nye of North Dakota accuses diversion of funds to Cannon's personal account. The bishops supporters, including Jameson, gave large or small gifts, but the hearing may demand a full public accounting to rebut Nye's insinuations.
The High Point city schools announce free text books for all grades through the fifth, a move urged by Superintendent T Wingate Andrews. Last year about 6500 was raised from pupils in the affected grades, and while the city will bear most costs, the change shifts financial burdens from families. The system holds about 40000 in textbooks with annual depreciation near a third, and predicts the measure offsets losses while pushing modernization of public education in North Carolina.
A veteran dean Thomas Arkle Clark surveys youth as unchanged at core over 80 years noting roads and gadgets differ yet psychology remains similar. He argues revolts persist but youth will grow, disillusion, and eventually govern their offspring. Also laments fading left-hand road signaling and urges revival. Discusses U S intervention in Cuba and condemns gangland violence after a New York shooting that killed five children.
Benny Leonard announces plans to return to the ring amid renewed interest in boxing and a wave of nostalgia for his earlier era. The move signals possible new matchups and increased attention from fans and promoters.
A brief, cryptic note reflects a low mood at work and contrasts phrases scot-free with two unspecified fellows. The text hints at a weary, resigned mood among workers and a playful pun about being free from trouble. No concrete people or events are named.
Modern radio antics show Rudy Vallee imitating fellow stars while the entertainment scene weighs hardship and optimism. Colleges brace for tougher seasons as morale dips yet players and programs face stable pay scales for a standout fullback this year.
Governor Huey Long moves to curb a rising cotton surplus amid rising textile costs. Analysts warn woolen undergarments could become next winter’s focus as state policies target fabric markets and consumer prices.
A prisoner who cut his way out of a Philadelphia jail with his companions singing to drown the noise likely moved from bar to bar afterward, suggesting a continued escape spree through local venues.
Charlotte and Mecklenburg officers will conclude a pistol shooting tournament late today. W. Combs reports 60 dollars stolen from his packet by four gypsy women, an incident cited in the briefs.
Mecklenburg county tax rate fixed at 68 cents per one hundred dollars valuation. The levy follows a reduction of 27 cents from prior levels and is based on a total property valuation of 184 million dollars in Charlotte North Carolina.
Senator Josiah W. Bailey is fishing in Lake Tahoma during a brief Marion visit with local manufacturer W. W. Neal.
In Wadesboro North Carolina Anson county sold its first bale of cotton through broker John Burr who received seven cents per pound for a 454 pound bale, marking a notable local milestone in the early cotton trade.
A proposed city salary reduction was challenged and defeated by Mayor Q. K. Nimocks Jr who argued it would set a bad precedent for local businesses to follow.
In Southport North Carolina the trial of two former Brunswick county officials on embezzlement charges has been postponed until September 23.
G C Ratcliffe former Columbus county auditor entered a plea of nolo contendere in Whiteville North Carolina suspending the judgment on embezzlement charges. The ruling came yesterday and ends the formal prosecution for now with the case awaiting further action.
Walter J. Moss of Rural Hall N C displayed a hen laying golden colored eggs and showed copper colored ovals here yesterday indicating unusual poultry.
The Diamond Ranch is incorporated near Williamston North Carolina with a capital stock of 40000 dollars. The enterprise plans cattle raising on a 15000 acre spread in its new operation.
H J Delk of Barnwell county continues to use a two horse wagon his grandfather bought in 1855 from an Augusta Georgia firm. The old wagon remains in service in Barnwell.
Over 250 attendees at Wesley Memorial Church Peacock Bible Class Ladies Night. Guests from Woman's Wesley Class Susanna Wesley Class and Mother's Class shared in fried chicken and barbecue at the lakeside grove. A Tuttle Tumblers beat the Jordan Jugglers 16 to 2 as Red Tuttle pitched with strong defense. Rev G Ray Jordan outlined fall plans before supper. A ladies drawing awarded Mrs J A Johnson an electric iron donated by Beeson Hardware. Event committee included J A Johnson W P Fleming B C Harmon and L F Tuttle.
T Wingate Andrews, superintendent of High Point city schools, will address a joint meeting of the Lions and Civitan clubs of Winston-Salem at the Robert E Lee hotel tomorrow at 12 30 oclock. He will discuss adult illiteracy in Forsyth county, with the Winston-Salem Y W C A committee led by Mrs Helen Bogler assisting.
An offer of complimentary telephone installations in Rome during May attracted 13 000 new subscribers, boosting service reach and signaling strong demand for modern communications in the city.
Asheville August twenty seventh. Luke Lea Tennessee publisher, his son Luke Lea Jr, and Wallace B Davis await state supreme court action after conviction for defrauding Central Bank and Trust Company. Judge Barnhill refused to increase the elder Leas sentence to shield the son. He offered to suspend the younger Lees sentence if the elder withdrew the appeal, which was rejected. Bonds set at thirty thousand for Luke Lea, twenty thousand for his son, ten thousand for Davis.
The closing day of directed recreation at Central Friends playground is set for Saturday, Aug 29. The event mirrors the Fourth of July program with games and prizes. Rev. Tom A. Sykes will oversee activities with Winfred Beck directing summer recreation. picnic lunches invited for all church groups and volunteers.
Public notice inviting citizens to call 2039 at the Emergency Committee for Employment in City Hall basement. Secretary Mrs Price and assistants will receive calls to match residents with cook cleaning grounds or repair work to relieve unemployment.
Cars will depart the church at 10 oclock and 12 oclock. Committees named by the Sunday school oversee arrangements including Transportation led by Chas Craven and J C Barker, tables and ice water by J J McDowell and J C Farr, lunch by Mrs C F Allen, Mrs D R Parker, Mrs J D Cox, Mrs T A Sykes, and Mrs Banner Davis.
A deformed egg about an inch long and smaller in circumference sits in The Enterprise display window. C. A. Hughes of 402 Whittier Street, Oak Hill, found the odd egg in a nest. The object resembles Easter colored ovals more than a hen egg.
A three fingered looking carrot, shaped like a small hand, sits in the Enterprise window among other oddities. It was grown by H. A. Shipton from 403 West High Street and submitted for display today.
Foreclosure sale announced by trustee under a 1926 note secured by land in High Point Guilford County North Carolina Lots 28 and 29 Roy L Bundy subdivision to be sold at Municipal Building High Point at 10 am on Thursday October 1 1931 to highest bidder for cash. Property bounded by North Street Roy Street and lines described in deed from Roy L Bundy to William Urie dated May 7 1926 recorded July 31 1926.
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