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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1930
Page
4
The Manufacturers' Record notes Southern contracts exceed 856 million for 11 months, 70 million above 1928's 12 months, with November awards at over 42 million. Despite a slower month, the six-week and five-week period context suggests a sustained pace, with 110 million in announced projects and more than 200 million expected carryover into 1931.
The Black actor who played Gabriel in Green Pastures died after a taxi crash. Fellow actors praised his virtues while the public lauded his stage work. The De Land performer attended the funeral with two ministers as biblical figures were cited among mourners.
A moral appeal urges maintaining belief in Santa Claus as the spirit of Christmas. The piece laments broken dreams when stockings go empty and calls on readers to share gifts, preserving hope for every child and the trust in Christmas spirit. It emphasizes personal responsibility to help thousands of needy children and keep their hearts bright.
Raleigh dispatch reports a three candidate contest for speaker between Willis Smith of Wake Fred I Sutton of Lenoir and O B Moss of Nash. Connor withdraws leaving Smith in front though observers doubt his assured win and expect Sutton or Moss to gain if Smith stalls.
North Carolina will have one representative among this year’s Rhodes scholars bound for Oxford University under the group plan of selection. The change shifts competition to regional divisions, limiting state lines as a factor. The article debates whether the new plan undermines the original purpose of the foundation while noting minimal expected disruption to the Rhodes benefaction.
A Davidson College student, Dean Rusk, has been selected for a scholarship under the new plan. The award recognizes academic excellence and promises long term value to the state beyond athletic fame.
The Cape Fear bridge at Lillington collapsed sending two cars and a heavy truck into the water. All occupants escaped with no fatalities, prompting calls for tighter engineering study of bridge safety and a warning against complacency in highway crossings.
The Georgia born heavyweight contender Stribling again failed to convince as a future champion in Chicago. Critics note his stylish technique but inconsistent power, with Tuffy Griffiths not eased to a sixth round, while fans crave a slugger who can stay on his feet and finish strong.
A high school music program directed by Mr. Stookey drew an audience and boosted the Empty Stocking Fund. The fund, previously raised through The Enterprise, has been used to aid needy families after Christmas. With unemployment rising, Mrs. W C Hammond says about 4000 dollars is needed, and the fund is less than halfway to the goal. The Enterprise urges rapid contributions.
The paper notes many High Point regular supporters are absent from the donor list but expected to contribute soon. It reprints the subscriber list at Christmas and hopes the fund total will exceed previous records.
Rodney Dutcher reports from Washington that the famous lame duck amendment will probably be approved by Congress this winter. A companion House amendment, nearly identical to Senator Norris proposal, is expected to pass instead. Norris says credit does not matter. ending the lame duck crisis is the goal.
A farmer responds to a business question with a pun about sowing. The remark humorously links sowing to sow sow, signaling modest activity or routine farming. The line captures rural wit and a weathered sense of steady labor.
Lawmakers debate the unemployment situation amid ongoing discussions in Congress as members consider potential policy measures and public impact. Proceedings reflect concern over joblessness and economic signals.
A Scotsman objects to stepping on the scales after a friend jokes about tipping the balance. The moment captures a light exchange and the humor of weighing truth in a humorous village scene.
Maine high schools play football as fashion experts praise the teams lines. Prices of eyes fell to a season low via Chicago recently, likely due to orders to scram.
Researchers at Cornell announce a breakthrough they call a cure for drug abuse while noting sports writers will keep selecting losers in previews and opinion pieces.
A frustrated amateur sleuth abandons hobby for pharmacy work hoping new skills unlock a solution. He studies compounds and prescriptions, seeking clues in medicine to crack the mystery.
A beauty queen was crowned in a contest among Eskimo girls in the Arctic Circle with the entire event described as being on the Ice.
A witty remark targets a scientist who claimed the common cold germ is too small for microscopes. The cynic retorts with humor about bacilli and unseen microbes. The line plays on scientific bravado and public fascination with invisible pathogens.
A journalist quips that prohibition is treated as an exact science by some, suggesting the approach is more like extract science amid recent discussions and material.
Raleigh December 15 The sale of 1931 automobile license plates began today at the state revenue department and branch offices across the state. Major Sprague Silver warns owners to obtain licenses before January 1 to avoid delays and car obstructions. up to 10,000 licenses daily possible from Raleigh with many offices ready. Strong urging to mail applications with checks or bring them to offices to ensure prompt plate delivery.
The article describes how life insurance exams increasingly stress heart and blood vessel health. It notes risk factors from rheumatic fever, syphilis, gout, influenza, and diphtheria, and explains symptoms signaling possible heart disease such as fainting, breathlessness, and chest pain after exertion.
British breweries adopt a milk purifier style pasteurizing system. Beer is heated to 140 degrees Fahrenheit to kill harmful germs, promising a cleaner beverage and longer shelf life.
A compact clue list for a mixed word puzzle includes across and down entries such as taste and odor and mother or father, with items like sea eagle and constellations. The horizontal and vertical prompts cover common crossword style definitions and wordplay for a printed page.
Washington reports a new machine planter that does the work of 20 men. With the device two men can plant 10 acres of trees each day, resembling an old tobacco planter. It has cut planting costs by about five dollars per acre in some areas.
In Shanghai five major cinemas opened in the International Settlement this year, with a sixth, the largest yet, under construction, signaling resilience in China's film industry despite hard times.
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