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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1931
Page
7
State Tax Commission reports an average net tax reduction of 33 cents per $100 valuation, with road and school laws cutting gross taxes by 54 cents. If debt service levies were lower, net reductions could rise to 38 cents. Tax rates would average $1.01 rather than $1.06 statewide.
Leslie Hermes at Great Bend High School stands six feet nine inches and 155 pounds and still growing while classmate Georgia Grizzle, 17, is four feet seven inches and 80 pounds. Both are seniors at the Kansas school.
An ad urges readers to try STANBACK for headaches, claiming the dose is pre-measured, easy to take, and non laxative, available in a familiar buff blue and white package, promising fast relief.
Raleigh ministers opened an inquiry into charity Sunday film screenings at city theaters. The ministerial association formed a committee to study the issue and report next Monday. Dr. M. Morgan of Richmond urged that charity shows act as an opening wedge toward regular Sunday movies.
The article notes no county increased its tax rate for the first time in a decade while road levy cuts range from 40 cents in Sampson to none in township-supported counties. It highlights how school and road laws reduced taxes, fueling debate among Democratic candidates Fountain and Bowie as they criticize the 1931 General Assembly and current administration.
Henry T. Rainey the 71 year old Illinois congressman is chosen as House Democratic leader. Described as a practical farmer with strong farming knowledge he owns a prominent Illinois farm and has long served in Congress. Townspeople praise his decisive nature and leadership potential while noting his varied background in law farming and public service.
Clark Gable’s one day walk out signals a changing studio era as producers hike star counts and shift leverage to diversify earnings. Executives back a return with a raise or solace, while rivals use substitutes if needed. The piece notes stars now tolerate competition, fearing no longer the “walkout” chaos of old times.
El Paso memories from 40 years ago recount a border town divided by vice and travel. E Strauss now in Juarez recalls mule drawn cars, strict Juarez saloons, high class dances, and open drinking on the American side as El Paso swelled with crowds and permissive nightlife.
Col. J W Harrelson head of Conservation and Development lauds a voluntary non political group to stimulate NC growth under The Ten Year Plan. He cites forestry wildlife fishing as keys to add about 100 million dollars yearly, notes state debt around 550 million dollars and urges use of science to boost resources and rural life.
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