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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1932

Page

4

Subscription Rates for Nearby Towns Listed

The notice shows pricing for twelve months and shorter terms including three months one month and one week with amounts 7.80 390 and 195. The garbled text suggests rates relate to MORIRS and nearby towns.

Friendship Requires Deeds and Warnings in Life

A compact aphorism contrasts prophetic warning with righteous conduct. It cites Ezekiel to argue that warning the righteous prevents sin and preserves life, then adds a reflection on friendship driven by deeds.

Immortals of Feminine America Named by National Council of Women

The National Council of Women polls select a dozen women as a feminine hall of fame. Mary Baker Eddy leads with 102,726 votes, followed by Jane Addams with 99,147. Other honorees include Clara Barton Frances Willard Susan B Anthony Helen Keller Harriet Beecher Stowe Julia Ward Howe Carrie Chapman Catt Amelia Earhart Mary Lyon and Mary E. Woolley.

National Council of Women Mary Beker Eddy The Christian Science Church Susan B. Anthony Helen Keller Harriet Beecher Stowe Julia Ward Howe Carrie Chapman Catt Amelia Earbart Putnam Mary Lyon Mary KE. Woolley Dr. Woolley Mrs. Eddy

Vigorous Guilford Builder Collins Taylor Dies at 66

Collins Taylor a longtime life insurance figure in Greensboro and Winston-Salem died at 66 after a heart attack at his daughter’s home. He had been frail for a year and spent retirement in Chapel Hill following a stroke, but kept working until the end.

Chapel Till Collins Taylor Greensboro Winston-Salem R. J. M. Hobbs University School of Commerce Taylor Chapel Hill

Notable Greensboro Leader Dies After Illness

Mr. Taylor, longtime figure in Greensboro public affairs, moved to Winston-Salem to join Mr. Grimsley at Security Life. He retained youth and energy until a breakdown last year, remaining active during his residence in Greensboro.

Winston-Salem Grimsley Greensboro Taylor

Varieties of the Carolina Climate and Byrd Pay Debate

The piece notes North Carolina's diverse climate from snow in Piedmont to Florida like warmth in the southeast and Canadian level mountains. It then criticizes Senator Byrd for high pay while ex-service men face cuts, arguing for government pay restraint and opposing a favored payroll class, aligning with the National Economy League and Senator Robinson on reform.

North Carolina Piedmont Wilson Florida Byrd National Economy League Robinson

The Christmas of Our Childhood

Bruce Catton explores the melancholy gap between childhood Christmas wonder and adult realization. He notes the lingering void adults feel as the season recalls once vivid anticipation and cannot fully recapture the boyhood rapture. The essay contrasts youthful magic with adult wisdom and disillusionment.

Merchants deserve fair tax treatment to support trade

Carl A Teague argues for uniform tax policy to keep merchants and property values strong. He contends special rates drive out merchants, reduce taxable property, and lower trade efficiency. He warns that tax favoritism harms all property owners and manufacturers and urges equal taxation.

High Point Carl A, Teague

Debate Grows On State Control Of Major Highways

The piece argues snow response highlights that state should manage maintenance of principal highways including city segments in North Carolina. It notes past revenue and equipment reductions in counties and cities and suggests centralizing snow clearing and road upkeep under the highway commission to cover municipal sections.

North Carolina Highway Commission

Plan to organize peace effort shifts to precinct units

The National Council for the Prevention of War proposes a precinct by precinct peace movement citing the world court as a political football. Frederick J. Libby notes Congress and the Senate show no restraint toward peace votes and promises pamphlet libraries and current information through local committees.

National Council For the Prevention of Council Frederick J. Libby World Court Senate Mr. Libby America Congress Libby Lovers of Peace

Why Farmers Seek Relief Amid Tax and Price Pressures

Horace Bowker of the American Agricultural Chemical Company cites farm property taxes absorbing about 12 percent of gross farm income now versus 4 percent before the war. He notes taxes have tripled while farm-product values have halved, explaining much of the current agricultural depression and farmers’ demand for relief.

Horace Bowker American Agricultural Chemical Company

Snuff Makers Pay Bumper Dividends as Pinching Times Rise

Pinching times boost demand for snuff products and snuff manufacturers respond with higher dividends. The report notes increased sales and profits for producers as consumers lean on traditional tobacco items during tighter times.

Pensioners Lead Fight on Federal Pensions

Pensioners spearhead action against federal pension changes as plans involving Admiral Richard E. Byrd are discussed, signaling a heated debate over retirement benefits and policy directions.

Richard E. Byrd

Spaniard cabinet approves garage for 14 automobiles

The Spanish cabinet plans to spend 500000 dollars to build a garage for its members fourteen automobiles.

President-elect Roosevelt Takes Up Stamp Collecting

The report notes Franklin D. Roosevelt, newly elected president, pursues stamp collecting as a hobby. It adds a quip that debt cancellationists may limit his gains from Europe if their views prevail.

Roosevelt

Tar Heels Field Flexible 1920s Basketball Quint

The UNC basketball squad plans a versatile lineup with George Brandt and Stuart Chandler holding three letters each in three sports. Captain Wilmer Hines, a tennis champion, Vergil Weathers, and Dave McCachren anchor the backcourt as Bo Shepard seeks replacements for Tom Alexander and Paul Edwards.

Chapel Hill University of North Carolina George Brandt Edwards Stuart Chandler Wilmer Hines Natoiial Vergil Weathers Tar Heels Georgia Carolina Hines Weathers Dave McCachren Bo Shepard Tom Alexander Paul Edwards The

Individualism Is Need of Nation

Charlotte talk by David Owens general manager of Iveys department store urges a return to personal responsibility as the remedy for national ills including prohibition headaches economic influenza and low morale. He warns of upturned morals lost faith in leaders and a neet problem, calling for individual action.

Charlotte David Owens Ivey’s Department Store

Fire Chief Hurt Fighting Smith Street Fire

Fire Chief H. E. Whitener was injured when he fell through a floor while battling a blaze in a local residence in Hickory. The incident occurred as firefighters fought a stubborn house fire and the chief sustained injuries during the response.

Hickory H. E. Whitener

Gangsters Skimp Meals to Face Crime Says Doctor

Chicago report details Dr Denemark findings on gangsters who avoid eating to blunt shock from wounds. He cites interviews with gunmen and physicians noting that empty stomachs may aid recovery after shootings. Nitti allegedly had an empty stomach when shot.

Chicago Dec Denemark

Silver Trophy Is Awarded to Kings Creek 4-H Club

Lenoir December 21 A silver loving cup has been awarded to the Four-H club of Kings Creek Caldwell county for best overall record in enrollment attendance project reports and individual winnings for the year The cup was donated by a local civic club Basil Annas received a gold medal as outstanding club boy in the county The civic club also presented awards to 12 other boys and girls in individual contests.

Lenoir Kings Creek Caldwell County D. H. Sutton Basil Annas Civic Club Sutton

Bootees From Mrs Roosevelt For Baby Anthony Nagy

Anthony Robert Nagy Sr. of St. Louis is pictured with his mother wearing new bootees gifted by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Mrs. Nagy noted she could not knit them herself but sent another pair with warm wishes as Anthony learns to walk.

Anthony Robert Nagy, Sr St. Louis Franklin D. Roosevelt

North Carolina rainfall in November sets record

Rainfall statewide in November doubled the normal level and marked the heaviest for the month, with 6.17 inches average from 84 stations. Hatteras recorded 11.41 inches, Banners Elk 1.84, and higher mountains saw light snowfall. Temperatures averaged 1.7 degrees below normal, winds and high tides on November 28 caused over 50 thousand dollars in damage.

Raleigh North Carbollina Lee A. Denson Raleigh Weather Bureau Nor Denson Hatteras Banners Elk Fayetteville New Holland Altapass

Guilford College Closes for Christmas Vacation

Guilford College ended classes at 11 30 this morning and most students left for a two week Christmas break. The college will reopen January 4 with classes starting at 1 15 in the afternoon.

Guilford College

Biblical Quotation Puzzle Across and Down

A puzzle listing many short clues for a horizontal and vertical crossword style fill. Clues include You, venomous snakes, rings as bells, form of shall, to lay bare by erosion, and more across many numbered positions. The grid tasks readers to solve for biblical quotations and general terms.

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