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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1930
Page
4
A compact reflection citing II Samuel 22 33 on divine strength guiding a perfect path, paired with a philosophic note from Plato linking God as truth and light to shadow.
The article argues that eras blend into one another, making definite starts and ends impossible. It notes a present period of transition with shifts in government, religion, science, industry, education, and commerce, predicting a forthcoming New Era that will likely be better than the past.
Raleigh reports a New Year deadline for 1930 plates and urges owners to buy early to avoid delays. Major Sprague Silver organizes distribution, with Dec 15 in service and plates praised for style. A safety note warns against hasty police violence. Forest fire losses drop sharply to 237,370, down over 90 percent from 1929, amid drought.
An editorial lauds Eva Edgerton and staff for running the city night school program. It highlights the fight against illiteracy during hard times and notes adults proudly presenting their first writing at a Highlands exhibit.
White and negro night schools in High Point, at Highland Malls Mechanicsville West End Emma Blair Willam Penn Fairview, teach reading and signing names. Teachers donate time as pupils grow eager to learn and miss few days, with definite results expected and progress hailed in this push against illiteracy.
The article argues Americans show scorn for European dictatorships yet may favor strong centralized rule at home. It notes pressures from business and Congress hinting at a desire for decisive leadership and questions long held beliefs about democracy versus dictatorship.
The speaker argues Congress must act as the people’s representative and not a rubber stamp. They urge Congress to confront public questions in crisis, questioning fear of an extra session and condemning the view of Congress as a nuisance while defending its constitutional authority.
The Textile World reports a second setback since the September October buying wave. In November sellers lowered prices to book business as buyers stayed away. Late last week and early this week further price cuts spread from second hands to large sellers, prompting more withdrawals from buyers.
The Winston-Salem Journal notes senators considering the La Follette resolution to formalize disapproval of President Hoover's White House remarks. Critics argue the move targets the President rather than addressing human misery and needs.
A fragmented reminiscence uses festive lines about time and money, a Santa scene, and a speak easy host declaring every knock a boost. The brief text evokes a historic urban atmosphere with terse witticisms.
Lindy purchases a New Jersey farm and wonders if he must shuttle between chores by air. The exchange hints at a possible plan to use aviation for routine tasks.
A light remark compares the appeal of girls and humor in modern comedies, suggesting a miss can be as pleasing as a smile. The quip reflects contemporary social wit and theater tastes with a playful tone.
Edna Wallace Hopper, age 65, plans a vaudeville circuit tour with a dancing act. She suggests that age is just a number and a matter of the way a person spiels.
In a remark cited by foreign correspondents, King Alfonso of Spain says he enjoys driving his two-seater Ford. The line appears amid foreign notes about unrest in Spain and the rumblings of a possible revolution.
A column invites readers to submit letters to Santa through The Enterprise, expressing simple Christmas wishes. The piece contrasts modern life with a nostalgic holiday, recounting a personal memory of a turkey named Frederick and the Christmas morning thrill, ending with a somber note on the fate of Frederick.
Poem exhorting steadfast resilience through storms and fears. It urges remaining calm, trusting dawn after night, and embracing patience faith and self control as triumphs in adversity.
SEVIERVILLE Tenn. Dec 16 The state continues to gather evidence in its suit to condemn Champion Fibre lands for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Attorneys on both sides expect the case will not be finished before Christmas M B McMahan Sevierville lumberman and state's witness valued the 37500 acres of land and timber at about 571475 W A Seymour land appraiser for the Florida East Coast railroad estimated the property at 650000 to 660000 dollars
The migratory bird conservation commission may purchase about 12 000 acres in Hyde county North Carolina to establish a federal migratory bird refuge. If approved the area will join a nationwide plan authorized by Congress with about 8 million dollars allocated. North Carolina is a key winter feeding ground and lies on a principal migratory route. Federal refuges are overseen by the U S biological survey.
In Edinburg in 1930 a record number of royal visits occurred. King George passed through the city twice in recent months. The queen visited several times while at Balmoral. Also seen were the Prince of Wales Princess Mary the Duke of York Princess Helena Victoria the Duchess of York and Prince George.
Raleigh dispatch recalls Dr G M Cooper noting a Danish postal clerk Hinar Helboell created Christmas seals in 1903 to aid tuberculosis work. Emily P Bissell of Wilmington then popularized the cause in America, raising thousands for a Delaware sanatorium. The effort grew into a global program under the National Tuberculosis Association.
Raleigh December 16 1930 The legislative council of the North Carolina Women’s Organization plans to sponsor 1931 bills to limit child labor The proposed eight hour day and 48 hour week would apply to all children under 16 Some 14 to 16 year olds would need to finish sixth grade before leaving school to work A 55 hour week for women in all industries is also proposed to improve textile mill conditions.
Casein blue, common in weather exposed work, is mainly dried curd from ordinary cow milk.
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