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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1930
Page
6
The page records births for Robert Sanford Craven and Lois Marie Wise, a mother’s return from West Point for a relative’s pneumonia death, and multiple local society meetings. It notes Wise home address 619 Wesley Place, Ray Street PTA, W O T Club, Mary Hoy class, and Christmas gatherings with detailed attendee lists.
R B Terry spent the weekend at Pinehurst. Mrs F E Allen and Mrs H M Burrow with children spent the afternoon in Greensboro. Mrs S Leslie Hensell of 330 Monthey Avenue returns from a five weeks visit with relatives in Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania. Miss Mary Simmons and her father W D Simmons returned from Kansas City where they were guests of Mrs I G Robichaux. Patricia Tamplin of Pittsburgh accompanied home to Miss Simmons as guest. The trip was by motor.
A local sale in Wellington England drew buyers for a batch described as six Rhody Set and hens. The event showcased breeding stock with interest from rural buyers and livestock enthusiasts. Prices were reported as Sevv though exact figures were not confirmed.
North Carolina coastal studies gain federal notice as officials seek a public coastal access policy. Thorndike Saville says beaches offer recreation and health benefits, with the state praised for laying early coastal development groundwork.
North Carolina will send about 38 leaders to the Methodist Episcopal Church South meeting in Nashville Tennessee with sessions for the Educational Association December 31 January 1 and for Sunday School Council and Epworth League Leaders January 1-6. Representing the state are college and university presidents and other officials from Duke Greensboro College Davenport College Louisburg College Rutherford College Weaver College Brevard Institute and more.
The Sunday School council includes Miss Corinne Little of Lexington North Carolina as vice president. Its membership spans Nashville staff members, chairmen of conference boards of Christian education, conference Sunday school superintendents, extension secretaries, directors and professors of religious education, and training school instructors.
Greece has placed orders for multiple all metal military biplanes, signaling a push to modernize its air force with durable, stamped aluminum airframes. The move aligns with regional defense needs and international arms procurement trends.
London Merry Christmas to Uncle Sam from John Buil reports Great Britain reducing its debt to the United States to 4.395 billion dollars amid other notes. Washington outlines toys for children as commerce records show an 88 million dollar annual production. Ishbel MacDonald comments on social workers using aspirin as treats in an international radio broadcast.
In a quirky incident in New York, Izzy Einstein, famed former prohibition agent, claimed a distant relation to the renowned scientist Einstein after visiting a steamship. Reporters found no professor on board, but the tale drew headlines and curiosity about a possible family link.
London readers will greet a cow made of butter at the pier tomorrow as the lord mayor and guard of honor welcome the vessel. The Empire Butter Fleet arrives with record Australian and New Zealand dairy goods, drawing considerable shipboard attention.
New York reports Lady Inverclyde, estranged from her husband, discards her title and resumes her stage career under the name Jane. She says happiness lies on the stage, arriving from abroad to begin anew.
Official records show 10.4 million Russian adults are learning to read and write in school. Illiteracy now 30 percent, down from a prewar 70 percent.
In Richmond county North Carolina farm women plan home made gifts to reduce costs this Christmas. Miss Anna Lea Harris notes meetings where gift ideas are discussed have been very enthusiastic and joyful spirit remains strong despite economic hardship.
Tallulah Bankhead, daughter of Alabama congressman Bankhead, reportedly faced an attack in a London restaurant when an unidentified woman pulled off her hat and slashed her. Witnesses describe the assault as the stage star sat with friends. Bankhead dismissed the incident.
Secretary Lamont’s congressional report outlines a broad range of Commerce Department tasks. It notes an economic review detailing both downturns and improvements in the business climate and highlights how statistics illuminate the sector’s trends.
ALBEMARLE North Carolina December 15 YP Club girls of Stanly county are learning dressmaking skills including pattern cutting and hat making. They turn to making fancy candies for Christmas gifts and plan courses for the holiday feast while Miss Elizabeth Bridge the home agent notes their study of proper service.
About 65 per cent of Italian homes are equipped with electric wiring, reflecting the nation’s developing electrical infrastructure and adoption of modern utilities.
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