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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1931
Page
4
A compact directory item lists Frost, Landis and Kohn as national advertising representatives. Addresses include Brunswick Building 250 Park Avenue New York and People’s Gas Building Michigan Boulevard.
A religious reflection cites Isaiah 45 17 on enduring salvation and asserts individuals must work out their own salvation while God works within them through truth and the Holy Spirit. It stresses mutual dependence between God and people and quotes Matthew Henry on cooperation with divine influence.
The trial of Bishop Cannon opens before twelve jurors and three bishops in Washington with closed hearings and no publicity for evidence. Analysts say public focus will linger on personal life rather than official conduct and church politics, while the charges remain secret.
The article lauds Senator Morrison for aligning with the dry platform in 1932 and questions whether his early leadership in dry sentiment aids national party success or his own career, noting his teetotaler stance and past positions while praising his political astuteness.
The piece discusses Senator Morrison facing mixed reception over prohibition stance. It argues he chose an easier path to fame by opposing dampness and aligning with anti saloon forces. Republicans and the anti saloon league would welcome him in national politics while others remain silent.
The piece debates whether Mussolini's car hit a child and the relevance to General Butler's court martial. It questions Vanderbilt's 4000 word interview, while urging clarity on whether the alleged street incident occurred and how American opinion would judge Mussolini's actions.
A thirsty voyager asks a pointed question as the liner nears the three mile limit, expressing surprise at the distance and the boundary it nears.
In Schafer North Dakota a mob overpowered jail guards and hanged Charles Bannon after his confession to killing a family of six. The piece argues mobs reveal collective irresponsibility and corrode communal standards, leaving participants degraded and ashamed.
Western North Carolina interests focus on congressional amendment to the agricultural appropriations bill. A $100,000 study would examine stream flow and erosion on mountain forests, assessing vegetative cover to reduce runoff. If approved, funds may support Southern Appalachians and impact flood conditions from the Atlantic to the Mississippi Valley.
The Red Cross aims to raise ten million dollars strictly for relief of drought stricken people while Congress and the administration debate a twenty five million package to aid the destitute nationwide. Chairman John Barton Payne cautioned that the larger sum would not go far across the vast territory.
Boston chambers of commerce seek publicity by spotlighting local beans and bean event culture to attract attention to their cities and boost visitor interest. The effort uses regional product identity to generate media buzz and civic pride.
The remark underscores a naval scandal involving Smedley Butler where a secret was disclosed to marines, highlighting the peril of sharing confidential information within military ranks. The episode emphasizes discipline and trust in military communications.
A Harvard student who threw a grapefruit at Rudy Vallee and missed has been dismissed. The college justifies the severe action as proper discipline for someone with no better aim in life.
Rutherfordton February 4 A middle aged farm woman and a 19 year old youth described as her only true friend were held without bond in the slaying of John Madison Lynch at the farm home January 25. A coroner's jury after nine days recommended holding Mrs. Lynch and John Paul Searcy, formerly a farm hand. The defendants' attorneys plan habeas corpus. The children 14 and 8 testified to their mother's account of threats and shooting.
Chapel Hill NC February 4 The North Carolina commission on adult illiteracy cited Dr ER Branson figures from the last census showing more than 44 000 illiterate native white women in the state Branson rural sociologist at the University of North Carolina said 241 000 illiterates statewide include 104 000 native whites Of the 104 000 94 000 were rural dwellers The commission formed by Gov Gardner met for the first time naming Elizabeth Morriss honorary chairman S L Davis chairman J K Slear vice chairman and R M Gruman secretary to guide the effort to reduce illiteracy through church participation and other measures
Mrs. Troy Harris age 75 retired teacher. Robert F. Coleman prominent businessman. Gaston C. Baldwin 63 merchant and former Hoffman postmaster. Mrs. T C Holland 39 died suddenly while fighting a forest fire near her home in Ruth erfordton and Scotland Neck Raleigh area.
A Pathfinder item records a humorous exchange about a church rummage sale. A husband says he will take his belongings to the office while his wife attends the sale, contrasting plans for a long trip. The quip highlights church charity events and everyday domestic humor.
New York reports transatlantic card sharps turning to bridge with Sidney Lenz evaluating them. They use bidding changes to signal. he has outsmarted them and reversed the feints. Los Angeles notes Enrico Caruso Jr training in voice with a Mexican ex president’s stylist and shows off a musical future at 26. New York headlines Michael Arlen arriving from Europe in flamboyant attire with a curious shoe shine mystery tended by an Argentine valet.
Carlo Tranghese of Springfield regards himself a world champion can roller and sought NYSAC permission to stage a demonstration on a busy Manhattan street. The commission redirected him to the street cleaning department for guidance.
New York accepts Frank H. Vize as lexicographer to teach distinct English pronunciation in the United States. He argues tomato and Been versus bean and toe may to es. His approach aims to standardize speech for broadcasting and reduce regional mispronunciations.
Elizabeth story reports Mrs. Mary Lebua losing $600 to a scam that convinced her to place cash in a box and sleep on it for five days. A Pasadena item notes a film showing Einstein driving an old car and flying over mountains before the Einstein bungalow received the only print.
A fragmented crossword style list presents clues and partial answers across multiple numbers. Entries include foods, measurements, actions, and objects linked to historical newspaper puzzle sections with varied difficulty and odd spellings.
The Emergency Committee for Employment provides 2029 as a contact for work needs such as cooking cleaning grounds or repairs. Mrs. W. E. Price, the full time secretary, or her assistant, will be in the basement Hall office to receive calls and coordinate placement.
In New York on February 4, a dozen British women golfers led by Miss Diana Fishwick arrive for a social visit before heading to Florida for three tournaments. They view the trip as sightseeing and social engagements rather than serious competition, with Miss Fishwick noting most players are good county golfers, not international stars.
Glenna Collett, the U S women’s champion and runner up to Miss Fishwick in the British championship, is one of the hostesses. The visit aims to renew acquaintances with players who visited last summer. No team match between British girls and Americans is scheduled though one may be arranged later. they do not expect to play in the national championship.
RALEIGH N C Feb 4 The ten day jail term for contempt of the state industrial commission in the case of Dr R B Hayes of Hillsboro was effectively upheld by the state supreme court denial. A certified record was mailed to Matt H Allen chair of the commission and will be sent to the Orange County sheriff for immediate service. The quick postal delivery will decide if Hayes goes to jail today or tomorrow.
London reports the world’s richest man, the Nizam of Hyderabad, making a notable visit to England. He astonished crowds with a brief display of wealth, outranking American magnates with an estimated treasure worth over two billion dollars kept in a treasury in his homeland.
A quoted dialogue between a wife and husband reflects shared fate and reliance as they discuss joining each other after death. The exchange suggests enduring partnership and the notion of awaiting one another beyond the grave.
A brief note in the Passing Show cites a cruel act where a man removes the legs from a wheelbarrow, preventing the worker from placing it down to rest. The temper of cruelty is highlighted by the unapologetic mischief and the hardship faced by the laborer.
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