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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1930
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise presents afternoon and Sunday morning editions with local coverage and community notices. The brief item references Cena R. B. Terry and the paper’s publication schedule.
A 1930 newspaper notice quotes St. John 15 10 about keeping commandments to abide in love and credits George MacDonald with the idea that obedience opens every door.
A Raleigh meeting of North Carolina state supervisors of taxation discussed postponing property revaluation. Caldwell county supervisor W B Robbins proposed the plan, noting past 1920 revaluations boosted credit but caused later tax levies to rise. Observers warn a delayed revaluation could lower taxables and raise levies, while supporters call for a seasoned judgment after readjustments.
The McNinch case shows a federal appointee to the power commission claiming his law practice earned under 1000 dollars annually. This low income was cited to justify a reduced license fee from 25 dollars to 12 50, drawing surprise even from peers about his qualification for the license.
General Peyton C. March, wartime chief of the general staff, will publish his version of why General Leonard Wood was not sent overseas in World War I. The disclosure addresses the Wood cross to France dispute and notes Roosevelt’s restrained bid to contribute forces.
The article notes motor vehicle accidents as a leading non improving cause of death, comparing World War II casualty figures with ongoing automobile fatalities. It cites 37,568 American service members killed in the war and states that current annual deaths from automobile crashes already exceed that level.
A North Carolina bulletin argues auto deaths now exceed wartime losses due to reckless driving. It contends cars are safe but drivers are not, urging stricter licensing to curb rising fatalities and public danger.
An editorial notes embezzlement trials in Greensboro require clearer evidence than murder cases. It recalls a man who fled after charges and was later freed, questioning whether state law favors robbery over homicide in convicting trusted embezzlers.
The Winston-Salem Journal urges federal relief for drought hit Stokes County North Carolina citing bank failures and plunging tobacco prices. It argues Stokes deserves priority in any drought relief appropriation and notes local efforts by the Chamber of Commerce and residents.
A proposal suggests the proceeds of a certain asset or crop should be shared among farmers in Stokes. The plan aims to ensure even distribution and support for the agricultural community. Local officials and farmer representatives discussed implementation and oversight.
Bruce Catton weighs a staged Russian trial ending in death then commuted to ten years, noting propaganda and real geopolitics. He cites a New Jersey restraining order forcing a backyard rooster to crow only from 10 p m to 7 30 a m, a puzzle no law can easily solve.
The chamber of commerce notes rising mechanization drives cotton westward from the deep south wheat toward open plains and corn’s base shifts. The Veterans of Foreign Wars push a bill to grant free hospitalization in southern government hospitals to Confederate veterans, arguing they deserve care.
A scientist creates a movie showing molecules at work revealing movement and interactions. The film suggests a suspenseful narrative yet the science resolves quickly, presenting clear dynamics of atomic or molecular processes.
A veteran adviser notes that early missteps deserve corrective action by building better connections. The counsel emphasizes timely guidance and practical networks to steer a coworker back on track.
A rising debate questions spelling Christmas with X while critics note tradition opposes substituting XXX symbols. Proponents argue brevity while detractors warn of eroding cultural heritage across communities.
Two men won the six day bicycle race in New York receiving a total prize of $10,000, a sizable payout for the event and its participants.
Census Bureau tabulates returns from 25 states plus the District of Columbia and three cities, showing 567 540 unemployed persons, or 1.3 percent, seeking work. Figures cover about one third of the nation and detail by state the counts of those out of work and seeking jobs and related categories.
The North Carolina Bank and Trust company announced a quarterly dividend of 50000 dollars at its general board meeting in Greensboro. The two percent payout covers three months of the bank's capital. meeting followed an executive committee session. Attendees included Governor Angus W. McLean as chairman and bank officers with a large slate of directors.
State officials traveled to Raleigh to attend the burial. A guard of honor from the local American Legion post escorted the body from the church to Chestnut Hill cemetery with no other military escort. Friends and public service associates served as honorary pallbearers while active pall bearers came from the Legion.
President and cabinet, the supreme court, and the full senate bid farewell to North Carolinian Senator Overman at the Capitol service. He died yesterday at age 76 after a sudden illness and will be laid to rest in Salisbury, his longtime home. His widow and three daughters accompanied his body, as fellow lawmakers recalled his 28 years in the senate and sharp floor exchanges. Furnifold Simmons, Overman’s fellow North Carolina senator, could not attend due to ill health. He will end 30 years in March and not return for another term.
In Chapel Hill UNC student elections elected Ran som Whittenton of Benson as presiding officer for the Philanthropic Society and J M Little of Winston-Salem as presiding officer for the Dialectic Society. Other Phi officers named include W E Uzzel of Louisburg speaker pro-tem Wilfred N Sisk of Rockingham sergeant at arms Dan A Kelley of Biscoe reading clerk and Thomas Worth of Raleigh assistant treasurer.
Regular services resume in most churches tomorrow as the Stephens Crusade for Christ concludes night programs. Wesley Memorial and First Baptist return to day services while vesper services continue at First M. P. and First Presbyterian. Emmanuel Lutheran, First Methodist, and First Reformed adjust schedules with sermons, baptisms, and mid week prayer plans noted.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 00 oclock with a sermon on Returning To Bondage. Congregation urged to meet canvassers for the 1931 budget, many to stay home. Christian Endeavor society convenes at 6 30 p m and night worship resumes at the tabernacle with a general message.
Rev. O. A. Elmore will preach at Southside Baptist in two services. In the morning he speaks on A Peculiar People and at night on A Man Without a Chance. Evening service time has been changed to 7:00 p.m.
Regular services at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church tomorrow feature Rev. G Ray Jordan in the morning pulpit with the sermon Judging or Judged. Evening service at 7 30 will hear Right Attitudes Toward The Church. Church school and Junior Church attendance has been strong. classes start at 9 45 and 11 00 respectively.
The First Presbyterian church will feature a morning service with a music program and the theme Can the leopard change his spots. Vesper worship at 5 pm will discuss The Sanctity of Truth and the ninth commandment Thou shalt not bear false witness. Dr Nabers argues truth is valued across religions. Church school is at 9 45 am directed by Lamar McCallum with C E societies at 6 pm.
Services tomorrow the third Sunday in Advent at St Marys Episcopal Church North Main Street and Farriss Avenue include Holy Communion at 8 am and morning prayer with sermon The Restoration of Prophecy at 11 am Church school meets at 9 30 am Visitors are welcome.
Rev Hoyle Love pastor will preach at both services. The morning sermon focuses on The Call with the evening session to follow, inviting the community to attend.
A compact glossary-like roster lists terms from Grecian city to Puritan town, then extends to items like cotton fabric cattle and shelter. It documents varied notions from era, shelter, obstruction, to aurora and agreement. The sequence touches tools, verbs, and descriptive phrases across multiple themes.
Central Friends Sunday show and Brotherhood class meet at 9 45 a m with Horac H Haworth as superintendent. The minister Tom Alderman Sykes will give the message at the 1 o clock service for worship. Sykes will also contribute a story for the children.
The South Atlantic Modern Language Association will meet at the University of North Carolina next year. Davidson College hosted the recent meeting. Prof. G. C. Taylor of North Carolina was elected vice president. The association includes North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida. Prof. E. J. Erwin of Davidson College is the new president.
Kentucky's tobacco crop for the year is estimated at 321.85 million pounds, below the five year average of 330.997 million pounds, indicating weaker production compared to recent history.
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