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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1930

Page

4

Governor Faces Dilemma Over Senator Overman Succession

The issue before Governor Max Gardner after Senator Overman’s death is whom to appoint for the remainder of the term. Possible candidates include Clyde Hoey Cameron Morrison and Aubrey L. Brooks. A third choice could avoid immediate political advantage and let the 1932 election decide the succession.

Senator Overman Max Gardner Clyde Hoey Cameron Morrison Gardner Heey Morrison Frank R. McNinch Federal Power Commission Mecklenburg Washington Aubrey L. Brooks Greensboro Overman Brooks

Senator Overman A Gentleman In Politics

North Carolina’s United States Senator Lee S. Overman served nearly 30 years with high purposes and steady representation of his state. He trained under Zeb Vance, navigated post Reconstruction pressures, and remained accessible to constituents while voting in line with North Carolina’s interests.

North Carolina Lee S. Overman United States Senate Senate Senator Overman Zeb Vance Washington

How Mr Einstein Takes the American Glare

Albert Einstein faced American reporters as he celebrated his fiftieth birthday amid public attention. The piece notes a rumor that he cannot solve the egg or hen puzzle, suggesting such gossip may dent his standing while acknowledging he remains a formidable figure to the public.

Albert Einstein Einstein

Einstein’s human flaw in a near perfect scientist

The article notes Einstein’s near scientific perfection yet highlights a human paradox. It recalls an interview in which he condemned national barriers of patriotism while later endorsing Zionism as a national home for his people, creating a tension in his views on national identity and international understanding.

Einstein

Pioneer Southwest banker faces crisis as insiders pull out

The Raleigh Banking and Trust Company audit reveals officers and directors avoided risking personal funds. When the bank failed, not a single official had a personal account among depositors who could lose. Public and trust funds remained in frozen assets, suggesting self preservation drove insiders to withdraw.

Southwest Raleigh Banking and Trust Company News and Observer

State prison faces fire risk and need for new housing

Edwin B. Bridges of Charlotte warns the central prison is a fire trap and inadequate for the prison colony. He estimates two million dollars needed for substitute housing as operating deficits grow, signaling an urgent push for reconstruction by the coming legislature and a potential relocation site several miles from Raleigh.

Central Prison Edwin B. Bridges Charlotte North Carolina Raleigh Method

A Nation Indicts Itself on a Boy’s Fate

Bruce Catton laments a cruel system as 13 year old John Woods is torn between reform school and the electric chair. The troubled youth, driven by environment and fear, endures terror and convulsions as Ohio faces harsh justice and a future historian may judge American civilization of 1930.

United States St. Clairsville Johnny Woods John Woods John Ohio Reformatory Reformatory Ohio

Earmuffs, baby dolls, and bowling wisdom amuse readers

A series of letters and notes spins from flirtatious chatter to casino bowling jests. The letters joke about earmuffs and age, while bowling readers debate schemes and relief proposals, with references to Christmas clubs and Dr. Barton’s death and Lincoln studies.

West of Raleigh City Growth Sparks Relocation Debate

The passage discusses moving development away from the city’s growing outskirts toward a location less affected by the natural expansion of Raleigh, weighing suitability and future planning implications for urban growth.

Raleigh

Pneumonia Fatal to High Point Man

E C Luther aged 42 died of pneumonia at his home 802 East Green Street at 2 15 this morning after illness since Thanksgiving. He lived in High Point for years worked for Hill Veneer company born Randolph County July 2 1888 and belonged to New Hope M E church near Denton Survived by widow Viola Leflin two sons Wilson and Wade Luther mother Mrs Della Luther brother Raymond Luther Randolph County sister Effie Carter Thomasville Funeral from New Hope Church tomorrow at 2 PM with burial party leaving home at noon

E. C. Luther East Green Street Luther Hill Veneer Company Randolph County New Hope M. E Denton Viola Leflin Wilson Wade Luther

Bray Funeral Tomorrow For Ira Thomas Bray

Funeral services for Ira Thomas Bray who died at his home on the Asheboro road will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 from the home conducted by Rev. W J Edwards and Miss Clara I Cox Interment will follow in Springfield cemetery

Ira Thomas Bray Asheboro Road W. J. Edwards Clara I. Cox Springfield Cemetery

Army-Navy broadcast tickets aid Salvation Army drive

Philco and Hendrix Music Store announce free broadcast tickets for the Army Navy game on December 13 to support the Salvation Army Radio Fund. Tickets urge remitted donations via check or money order to Philco Philadelphia. no cash accepted. Local warns against fraud and emphasizes direct contributions to the Salvation Army Citizens' committee in New York.

Army-Navy Salvation Army Radio Fund Hendrix Music Store Philco Philco Distributing Salvation Army National Broadcasting Company Columbia Broadcasting System Graham MacNamee Ted Husing Bill Munday Philadelphia Hendrix

A H Ennes Hurt In Motorcycle Spill

A H Ennes of Knox apartments English street was thrown from his motorcycle this morning near the end of the car line. He received treatment at Guilford General hospital for slight cuts and bruises and was discharged. Police investigated the accident this afternoon and were unsure if he was struck by a car or skidded on tracks.

A. H. Ennes Knox Apartments English Street Sechrest Guilford General Hospital

Rural Poor Manage Poverty In Place Says NC State Dean

Dr. Carl C. Taylor, dean of NC State College graduate school, says rural residents are slower to seek charity than urban dwellers but absorb poverty through farm enterprise. He notes many rural families live rent free, land lords provide help, and one and two room homes dominate. He urges health, tax, and education policy upgrades and stronger social machinery including juvenile courts and detention homes.

Carl C. Taylor Graduate School of North Carolina State College Taylor North Carolina

Small Child Dies After Illness in High Point

Grayson Lewallen two died at his home on Fairfield road High Point route 3 this morning after a three week illness. Born September 24 1928 in Guilford County son of Worth and Nancy Alfred Lewallen he is survived by parents three sisters Ruth Gladys Margaret and one brother W N Jr Funeral services were held at Fairfield M P church conducted by Rev J C Peeler and burial followed in the church cemetery.

Grayson Lewallen Fairfield Road High Point Guilford County Worth Nancy Alfred Lewallen Ruth Gladys Margaret W. N

South Africa Leads as US Hosiery Export Destination

The department of commerce says South Africa holds first place among export outlets for American hosiery, reflecting strong trade links and a steady demand for U.S. stockings in that market.

South Africa Department of Commerce

Georgia Poultry Raisers Urged to Use Brick Brooders

State College of Agriculture recommends brick brooders for Georgia poultry raisers to improve hatchling warmth and survivability, outlining durability and cost considerations for farm operations.

Georgia State College of Agriculture

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THE High Point Enterprise J. P. Rawley H. A. Cecil Geo. F. Edwards Co. M. Waynick R. B. Terry Adv Mer Frost, Landis and Kohn Brunswick Park Avenue New York People’s Gas Michigan Boulevard MR. Einstein By Bruce Catton P. S Polly Anna King Pin Jack Field Jack Alexander Hamilton Institute DR. Barton William E. Barton Barton Oak Park Lill World Conference On Faith and Order Switzerland Lincoln Steve Deeby Highland Community House Steve West End Evolution Rowener Fairfield M. P J. C. Peeler Ingram Indian River Florida Just
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