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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1931
Page
4
A short reflective note cites Joshua 9 14 about men eating without seeking divine counsel and links a single grateful thought to heaven as the perfect prayer attributed to Lee Sing.
The first winter under state highway control tests the reorganization. E B Jeffress notes six months since takeover and reports roads widened, ditched, drained and surfaced with topsoil, sand, gravel or crushed rock. About 60,000 tons of crushed rock will be distributed for emergency winter repairs statewide.
The paper urges broad participation in the Empty Stocking fund for 1931. If interest remains steady, the fund could surpass a previous peak and top $2,760 to exceed last year. None of the raised money goes to Christmas baskets. some carried into spring for special needs.
The article urges continued contributions to the Empty Stocking fund, noting its long-time role aiding city needy families. It emphasizes that reaching $3,000 would expand holiday relief and stretch dollars by purchasing commodities at wholesale prices, inviting both small and large gifts as need remains high.
The article discusses Superintendent Cash urging teachers to avoid partisan politics while warning the timing could fuel a perceived selfish motive after NC salary cuts. It notes high wage contrasts in Winston-Salem, calls for defense of schools, and questions government widow pay and post death awards.
The President asks Congress to appropriate ten thousand dollars for Mrs. Dwight W. Morrow and a similar amount for Mrs. Caraway. The Arkansas widow’s need is uncertain as her husband was in moderate circumstances.
Bolts from a wreck on Manitoulin Island are identified as French ironwork from La Salle's Griffon, reviving interest in the ship's fate. A Roadside Bulletin feature argues against billboards, urging public awakening to restore scenery. The piece then ponders whether Europe’s French reparations stance will shift as France's economy weakens and the reparations issue shapes postwar stability.
Rumors swirl as royal figures named Magda, King Carol, and now Prince Nicholas with Jana surface. The text hints at succession drama with Magda and Jana swiftly following in leadership shadows, suggesting a changing court dynamic.
The aging royal matriarch objects to her sons adventures and rebels against their conduct while observers expect continued high jinks despite royal disapproval.
A columnist argues that rigid classroom formality stifles creativity and student initiative. A round table discussion format is praised as an exchange of ideas that enhances spontaneity, personal interaction, and mental hardiness for youth.
A letter writer praises local workers while criticizing hires and raises for out of town city managers and school officials. The author questions wage cuts for manual laborers and asks why taxes are higher, noting property depreciation.
Corpus Christi Texas reports Richard M Kleberg elected to the house in a special election for the fourteenth district after the death of Harry M Wurzbach. Kleberg, reared on a vast ranch, majored in law at the University of Texas but pursued farming and stockraising. He led civic efforts and headed the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers association for three years.
A letter from a local resident argues for job creation in High Point to relieve unemployment and rising welfare needs. The writer questions political turnover, notes light shutoffs from unpaid bills, and urges country residents to move to the city or invest in local real estate to stabilize the community.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs John Kester held in Shelby with Rev Zeno Wall at 2 pm yesterday. Interment followed at Sunset cemetery in that city.
Ronald Jester, who last week set a 40 yard backstroke midget mark at the YMCA with 36 2-5 seconds, improved the record yesterday to 35 1-10 seconds in a race at the YMCA.
The fledgling wireless group opened in The Hague in 1926 with 900 subscribers and has since grown to more than 6000 customers, reflecting rapid uptake of wire free services.
Charles Richards of Cullman Alabama was selected as captain of the 1932 Spring Hill college football team. He plays tackle and will be a senior next season.
John N. Kearns 60 prominent Randolph county farmer died at his home near Farmer after over a year of illness. Survived by widow Miss Fugenia Kearns and six children in Asheboro Thomasville Newton and other relatives. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 from Salem Methodist church with Rev J N Varner officiating.
Rodney McNabb of Newport Tennessee laments rising unemployment and postwar political rhetoric. He criticizes politicians for postponing relief, warns voters against repeated deception, and recalls optimism during Hoover era amid economic strain and overproduction pressures.
Assisted by Reverend Hal Grace, the interment will take place in the church cemetery.
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