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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
4
The article notes an 18 month wait for a public matter on a High Point council seat, urging swift action on seating the elected citizen. It discusses court orders, potential immediate effect, and public interest in prompt justice amid political turmoil abroad and at home.
The Mecklenburg county bar unanimously endorses Frank R. McNinch for the Hoover appointment to the power commission. Cameron Morrison has stayed silent, and McNinch faces a choice between disclosing his 1928 campaign fund and risking a partial confirmation or withdrawal to avoid legal scrutiny.
Governor Gardner urged county tax supervisors to ensure equal listing of property across all 100 North Carolina counties. He warned against automatic value cuts and said assessments should reflect true value, including intangibles, with four year cycles not based on best or worst years. He emphasized funding for schools and roads via a state system.
A discussion of a Belgian fog horror begets questions of supernatural causes while noting doctors and scientists seeking explanations. It then critiques a New York cathedral scene where Judge Lindsay faces outbursts and a crowd shouting lynch him, contrasting with Christian meekness.
A crowd of 2,500 filled the South Main street Tabernacle last night to hear Rev. George Stephens preach on Heaven. He described the eternal city with walls of jasper gates of pearl and streets of gold and spoke of its safety and everlasting joy.
A High Point preacher Loren Jones delivered a fiery sermon stressing eternal life in heaven and eternal darkness in hell. He urged listeners to accept Jesus Christ as the only path to salvation and surrendered life. An invitation followed with scores responding to Christ as Savior.
The Central Friends church supper group held a program with Dr A B Conrad pastor of First Baptist delivering on The Ideal Church. He urged high ideals, orthodoxy, spirituality and soul winning while stressing missionary spirit and interdenominational cooperation. Preceding the address Prof L L Stookey sang with Marian Burgess accompanying.
The abortive attempt to assassinate President Carlos Ibanez of Chile last night did not disturb his calm. Ibanez continued with his official duties as the nation remained unsettled by the incident.
Brown visits Friendship Airport to inaugurate the New York Atlanta passenger line of Eastern Air Transport Inc. He says flights now over 100 mph will reach 150 mph in two years and supports beacons markers and emergency fields. He foresees a New York Atlanta line growing and extending to Miami.
Passaic New Jersey unveils a street paved with rubber claimed to stretch for miles. Officials emphasize novelty while residents await practical benefits and wear testing results.
Notre Dame defeated the U S C after a ramb ling drive to the final. The contest ended with Notre Dame gaining the upper hand in a dramatic finish.
A 75 year old Texas woman recently married 83 year old J J Ice amid questions about her choice and the circumstances of the union. The brief item focuses on the surprising age gap and the couple’s decision to wed.
An expert shows a Rogues Gallery visitor a selection described as rare old prints. The scene emphasizes the value and novelty of the prints in a museum or gallery setting.
A playful Canada inspired headline notes a booming hops industry and evolving markets in the beverage sector. The piece hints at emerging agricultural and commercial opportunities centered on legume alternatives and regional production.
A Detroit man sues for divorce alleging his wife stabbed him with a pen. He contends the act was a misunderstood expression rather than a violent assault, reflecting a quirky dispute over the couple’s separation.
The North Carolina Fair association will hold its third annual meeting in Raleigh January 15 and 16 with a business day for fair secretaries and carnival and acts representatives. A banquet arrangements committee and a reception committee have been named, led by president Dr. W. T. Spencer of Concord and secretary T. B. Smith of Raleigh.
Argentina experiences a stronger radio boom than the prior year, with higher listenership and wider market growth across stations. The trend reflects increased advertising demand and expanding programming in major cities.
Puzzle style clue sheet lists geographic and vocab entries with cross references. Geographic prompt asks for current name of Isthmus of Darien, with notes on military park in Tennessee and various vocabulary hints.
Sydney N S W imposes licensing on all motor bus services to curb rivalry with street cars. Fees match competition on core routes, while feeder and undeveloped-area routes see nominal charges. City authorities will not approve services that compete with car lines.
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