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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1930
Page
4
A brief reflective line cites Psalm 36 5 on mercy in the heavens and faithfulness to the clouds and notes without mercy power alone could not sustain the world per Sir William Davenant.
An editorial calls for wholesale reduction of North Carolina bureaus and chieftains after abolishing the assistant chief of the automobile division. It cites Alfred E. Smith’s New York reorganization as a model and urges simplification to improve economy and efficiency.
Gutzon Borglum plans to return to Atlanta to restart the Confederate memorial project amid legal jeopardy and local support. The memorial project has been a costly fiasco with donations widely given yet largely wasted in subsequent changes and delays.
The Republican campaign committee cites a pledge to reduce operating costs by 20 percent if GOP governs Guilford County. The statement prompts debate on whether the cuts target the tax levy or county payrolls, with fear of differing implications for taxes and public service.
A northern Ohio village of 270 residents, mostly millionaires, shows that even wealthy business executives as officials can fail to govern well. A state examiner found slovenliness and inattention in council meetings, signings, ordinances, and proper use of funds, though no graft was alleged. The piece argues that private executive talent often falters in public office and warns democracy’s defects persist when citizens sit on the sidelines.
The piece notes Borglum had begun carving on a cliff but was blasted off and another sculptor’s design approved. If Borglum is rehired the old rock work may be removed. Atlanta’s new mayoral race pushes for city funding to restore the memorial, despite concerns over cost and debt.
An old Wall Street Journal anecdote links pessimism to economic behavior. A Paris diner misreads a two year old paper about hard times, prompting a chain of cancellations from a car order to a fur coat, until the error is seen and orders resume.
The text questions whether doubling the departmental payroll under the superintendent was justified and whether a county committee can cut costs by 20 percent while claiming to boost efficiency. It notes strong public demand for immediate government economy and questions the feasibility of the pledge amid internal views.
Lewis, convicted with Alfred Hoffman and two others for rioting last fall, has surrendered to start serving his sentence after the supreme court upheld the conviction. Olivet v M church in Arrietta observes its founding centennial this Sunday. Patrick McKee, a Bladen youth, jailed for DUI, attempted self harm on jail steps, slashing his throat. he is expected to recover.
Twenty donors in North Carolina have contributed to Lutheran educational institutions with a subtotal of 80000 dollars toward a statewide appeal seeking a total of 400000 dollars. The AP report notes ongoing fundraising and community support.
Sheriff officers deliver Carl Dunn to Buncombe jail after he faces charges of shooting a Mitchell County woman while intoxicated. High feeling runs through Mitchell as the case sparks concern. An AP report notes the North Carolina sheriff department involvement.
In Wilson North Carolina a proposal to switch to tobacco checks made to order rather than to beaver was discussed by warehouse men bankers and business leaders but was dropped as several markets refused to sign resolutions approving the plan.
Mr and Mrs Weldon Currin of Henderson North Carolina narrowly escaped serious injuries when their automobile was struck by freight cars. Police reported the collision occurred in Henderson as the train cars collided with the vehicle. The Currins were inspected by medical personnel and released with minor injuries.
Watauga County will set next year’s tax rate at $1.15 per $100 valuation, a five cent reduction from this year. The adjustment confirms fiscal planning as residents face lower rates despite ongoing municipal needs.
Oldsboro North Carolina AP report states 36 year old Rus Sell Young, a painter, fell thirty feet through a building roof onto a large steam pipe. He sustained serious burns, cuts and bruises in the incident.
Garvin Reed 17 of Fairview remains in serious condition after being kicked in the head by a mule in Sheville North Carolina. The incident was reported by AP and details indicate only an accidental farm mishap with no further injuries noted.
In Andridge Tennessee the coroner's jury held Sam Byrd for the grand jury on a charge of murdering his cousin Robert K Hampton aged 21 from Asheville. Testimony showed prior disputes over a woman led to the shooting.
Preliminary hearing for four men charged with shooting R. K. R. Glover, a state highway patrolman, was postponed until September 2 in Anson, North Carolina, according to AP dispatches.
Campbell College announces a ten game schedule for the fall with two open dates and two undecided sites. Coach S O Brandon calls over 40 players to report for first practice on September. The slate opens September 25 at Langley Field Air Corps with Langley Field as the opponent.
Lon Chaney stood out as a premier character actor of the silent era and was set to make a strong impact in talkies. His long list of accomplishments and the entertainment he provided to millions are noted as his irreplaceable contribution to American cinema.
An observant office sage notes that when an Indian worker begins employment his immediate concern is to earn rupees, highlighting a focus on income.
A reminder to drivers offering sightseeing guidance to avoid drawing attention to flat terrain as a scenic feature. The note suggests focusing on other scenic elements and practical driving tips during observations.
J M Goldston 64 a leading merchant dies in Oldston. Charles B White a World War veteran from Creswell is also noted. John August Gardner a soldier of the Spanish American War from Johnson City Tennessee is listed. dispatch ends abruptly with A'jcke fea incomplete.
In Mississippi locals reportedly call moonshine leopard sweat and joke that drinkers can get quite a jagur on, reflecting regional slang and colorful speech about illicit liquor.
Tom Lipton enters a golf event, with buzz over his canny tea to cup play translating from yachting to the links. The note hints at possible strong showing and improved form for Lipton in the coming rounds.
The head of China's national army has pledged monetary rewards to troops for capturing specified cities, signaling a shift to reward-based military targets and prompting expectations of soldiers framing operations in terms of cash surrender values.
Ireland welcomes John Masefield as Poet Laureate of England. In Dublin he is highly regarded and read, with Sea Ballads especially popular. An Irish critic notes his many writings about Ireland show his affection for the sister island.
Dr Charles W Mayor told the British Medical Association that faith can bolster patient confidence before surgery. He noted that a minister visit can provide reassurance science cannot offer. In New York, Hamilton, a Wet Republican, runs for State Senate as a descendant of Alexander Hamilton and J P Morgan.
Senator Millard E. Tydings has purchased 229 acres on Poplar Island near Easton Maryland to establish a fish and gun club in Chesapeake Bay. The plan allows Senators to shoot at the facility, signaling a new use for the island.
Berlin reports the government telephone monopoly has devised a method to record spoken messages on ticker tape. If a German cannot find a party by phone he can leave a message for them. When this will be widely used is not yet known.
Alfred Marcotte spent 33 days and 14 hours perched in a tree in Manchester New Hampshire. A lightning strike caused him to fall but he escaped serious injury.
A construction company reported to police that a 40 foot steam shovel with steel bucket and other apparatus weighing 10 tons disappeared from a sewer job in Philadelphia. It seemed like Humpty Dumpty to move, requiring 40 men a truck and trailer to take it away.
Columbus report notes Miss Marian Mellhenny, once a playful swatter of flies, earned a Master of Science degree at Ohio State University after studying house flies and specializing in entomology.
New York 10 year old John Hamilla found two ten dollar bills in front of Trinity church and turned them over to the police. He will receive the money only if the owners prove rightful ownership.
The article says Soviet Red women in London have begun operations after England recognized Russia. Descriptions claim they are beautiful and capable of gaining access to all social levels, though the Caucasian Grill blocks entry as a hangout for White Russians. The Grill is run by the Bear Restaurant chef and three other Russian chefs.
Women across Europe embrace whale intestine leather as a new material for gloves. Fashion leaders approve the soft yet durable whale product, reviving a material last popular with whalebone era corsets, in a nod to maritime industry and style.
Lifeguards at Seaside Oregon deploy an airplane equipped with a torpedo and attached rope to deliver a life preserver to swimmers in distress. The torpedo pulls the line to shore, enabling faster rescues than traditional boats.
A mixed list of crossword like clues and a single historical query references capital of Czechoslovakia and a volcanic disaster. It includes numbered across and down hints such as era girl singer's voice distant monkeys to scurry Hindu ascetic good will and more.
The Gold Star Drivers' Club says its wheel sitting contest has grown to over 12,000 members across 21 states to promote accident free driving. Carolina Motor Club founder C. W. Roberts notes membership spread beyond the Carolinas with officials and Hoover’s chauffeur among recent additions.
The article lists states and districts where marriages between first cousins are legal including Alabama California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Georgia Kentucky Maine Massachusetts New York North Carolina Rhode Island Minnesota South Carolina Texas Vermont and Virginia.
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