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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1932
Page
4
A brief quotation from Henry Ward Beecher about true obedience as true liberty, paired with a biblical verse from Matthew 10:32. The passage emphasizes confessing faith openly as a form of spiritual freedom.
The president suggests a general and a special manufacturers' sales tax to cover most goods except basic foods and perhaps some clothing. Congress faces a partisan fight as organized labor opposes broad taxation. A wide base could fund government as income tax accompanies it, but who bears the burden matters for democracy and fair labor benefit.
The article notes America shifts focus from economic recovery and debt to the Philippine independence question. It remarks on silencing the hotly contested issue and hopes for rational handling, balancing promises with harmony amid debates on the Hare bill and potential long term gains for other powers.
Colonel C. A. Thompson concluded that Puerto Rico should not pursue independence. He cited lack of homogeneity, economic strain, and potential harm to American sugar, tobacco, and vegetable oil interests. He argued popular government is untenable on the island and warned against destabilizing free trade relations.
An observer notes Dave Stafford’s retirement after two decades as Guilford County sheriff and tax collector. He leaves with a reputation for fairness and efficiency, having been repeatedly reelected and maintaining a clean tax record.
The piece debates whether President Hoover should press Congress to resubmit a prohibition repeal and notes the 1935 political climate. It contrasts Hoover's and Roosevelt’s campaigns, cites a House vote loss for repeal, and questions if presidential pressure could sway a two thirds majority before the current session ends.
In a decisive gathering, leaders push forward a plan seen as reflecting the public’s broad will. The move underscores urgent practical aims and signals strong momentum toward implementation.
Bruce Catton notes Lady Nancy Astor's remark that motherhood is tommyrot and sentimental slush. She argues mothers are not saints by default and deserve merit earned through actions, not pedestal praise.
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh December 6. R Eugene Brown director of the Division of Institutions urges a modern parole system to save about 100000 annually. He favors four investigators to examine each parole and follow up paroled prisoners, keep records, and revoke paroles when violated. Brown says about 1000 of 7000 prisoners could be pardoned yearly.
A columnist argues motherhood varies beyond sentimentality. A mother rushing to divorce court harms children. A mother blind to diphtheria risks, or overly invested in social life, damages home life. True motherhood depends on the individual.
Colonel Lindbergh announces detailed plans for commercial ocean air routes bringing the long dream of ocean airliners closer to reality. The public backing by Lindbergh as chief technical advisor underscores the project’s credibility and potential to overcome past aviation obstacles.
Several hundred farmers in Arbors Manitoba stormed the town tax office protesting rising delinquent tax sales. They tore the official’s clothes and destroyed records and assessment sheets. The action was wrong but may influence officials to lighten the tax burden on agriculture.
A report notes that Britania appears to push for a waiver of existing rules on war debts in this installment, signaling policy maneuvering amid postwar financial negotiations.
An agricultural authority notes a surge in jog cabin construction over the past year, claiming it surpasses levels seen since the Lincoln era. The remark ties broader rural housing and clothing repair trends to economic conditions.
Farmers resist British debt concessions announcement claiming opposition remains despite a report that the army adopts a new open shirt and plus four khickers.
An Indianapolis man claims gasoline is the best remedy for a cold while motorists are warned that using crank cases is deadly dangerous. The anecdote contrasts safety advice with a bizarre personal cure.
Six men recently declared readiness to wed women with ample money as unemployment kinks the economy. The notes reflect a period of strained labor markets and shifting social incentives.
A newborn in Los Angeles brings national sympathy as the nation learns of the infant who has eleven ancestors including grandparents and great grandparents. Parents face the challenge of raising the child amid public concern and support.
A playful quip notes an old friend who can resolve a traffic hitch through clever help. The line emphasizes camaraderie and practical problem solving in everyday driving.
A curious report notes a woman who attempted to resemble Greta Garbo, presenting herself as the famed actor in disguise and prompting surprise at the lack of earlier recognition.
The Carolinas Older Boys conference of the YMCA ended in Columbia with about 60 cities represented. Delegates adopted a report urging youth to lead in solving multiplied world programs and the interstate committee will choose next year’s meeting site.
Police search for George Hicks, a Black man, after he severely wounded Faison Chief Dave Oates by striking him with a buggy axle. Oates underwent an operation at Goldsboro hospital, doctors hopeful for recovery per witnesses.
G Rufus Stevens, receiver of the Bank of Mt. Olive, announced a 25 percent dividend to depositors, totaling 22,300 dollars, to be paid tomorrow. A prior 25 percent dividend has already been paid. The bank closed December 24, 1981 in Goldsboro.
A humorous exchange where a job applicant answers about operating papers with a punchline claiming tonsil removal. The line reflects gendered workplace humor of the era and a playful misunderstanding in a job interview.
A brief joke exchange from the Byedney Bulletin features Mrs Pig scolding for children eating too much and Mr Pie claiming they will be cured with time.
Raleigh reports a constitutional commission plan to create a seven member state board of education appointed by the governor. The board would supervise the free public school system, allocate funds, set teacher standards, adopt textbooks, and equalize funds, while preserving racial segregation in the basic law. The superintendent of public instruction would chair.
Real estate leaders warn six vacant homes vanish weekly in Atlanta with crews removing them piece by piece for fuel. City council member George B. Lyle will seek authorization to appoint six temporary police aides to monitor vacant properties.
A Chicago detective accused Louie De Witt of trying to cut Grand Central station with a safety razor. De Witt told the judge he dropped a dime in a crack and needed it back. The judge discharged him.
Clarence F. Heffelfinger an inspector in English and economics at Washington and Jefferson College has an absent mark after 25 years of perfect attendance. He missed the first class due to cold, ending a spotless run spanning eight years of grade school four years of high school four years of college 212 years of post graduate work and six and one half years teaching including time in China.
A passerby reports a woman in Chicago attempting to measure rabbit hairs with a belief tied to a Missouri origin. The tale centers on a claim that a scientist stated a rabbit has 46 400 hairs per square inch and the woman seeks to verify her neck lace’s relation to rabbit skin.
Oklahoma City reports a promotional drive on the Oklahoma City Norman road where several filling stations give away hamburgers onions and oil with five gallons of gasoline depending on shopper participation and station policy.
The Ray Street School will host a free concert by the high school and junior high orchestras on Wednesday morning at 8 45 under the music department. Principal J R F J Johnson announced the event to foster school music training and encourage students who start in grammar grades to join future bands. Parents of Bay Street School pupils are invited to attend, Mrs Johnson stated.
The text notes that purple signified royalty in early times because it was the finest and most expensive dye. It emphasizes its link to nobility and wealth in ancient societies.
The deed trust dated October 1928 in Guilford County North Carolina secures property known as High Point area Oak Hill block plots. The trust is released from operation by deed dated March 1929 with sale terms cash. Sale date November 22 1932. Dred Peatock, Trustee.
Pursuant to a deed of trust dated 1929 the lands described as Lot 5 and adjacent parcels in Pine County are to be sold by trustee W A J Idol at the courthouse door in Greensboro North Carolina. The sale is cash and will proceed at 2:10 PM with details including lot dimensions and boundaries as specified in the notice. true Dred Peacock is the signer with date references.
Public sale of a Guilford County land parcel in High Point known as Lot No 19 of the J Elwood property or 64 Arch Street follows a deed of trust executed by Melton and wife Myrtie Melton to W A J Tool dated September 13 1928. The sale at Greensboro court house door December 30 1932 at 2 10 P M will convey the property described as 50 feet on Arch street and 241 feet along the south side.
Trustee sale notice cites Samuel and Lillian Lampell with J Idol as trustee. Property in Guilford County known as Lot 226 Emerywood Addition No 4 at 708 Hillcrest Drive High Point NC. Terms of sale are cash. Date of notice November 28 1932 and attorney Dred Peacock listed.
Notice of sale under a 1928 deed of trust by N L Garner and Texie Garner to Central Bank and Trust Co Trustee for Bearer. At 12 o'clock December 14, 1932 at Greensborough NC Court House door, highest bidder cash, Lot No 7 Emerywood Addition described by plat Book No 8 page 345, cash sale with 10 percent cash to be paid in advance.
The High Point Municipal Court sentenced Searls Thia to an eighteen month term. The pardon and sentencing were documented in the notice dated November 96.
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