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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1930
Page
4
A quotation contrasts fleeing youthful lusts with pursuing righteousness faith and peace, urging believers to join those who call on the Lord with a pure heart. It cites II Timothy 2 22 and references Colton’s view on worldly lusts and God's loathing of them.
The article argues Mexico suffers from widespread illiteracy and weak governance. It praises President Calles for challenging the Catholic church’s hold on education and notes the assassination attempt on the new president signals political instability. Improved literacy and a free press are seen as keys to stability.
Greensboro report notes a candidate supporter enlists High Point city manager aid. Knox, a local executive, uses the moment to critique political practices in the city manager profession. The piece discusses city manager neutrality and the evolving role in U S municipalities.
A city manager stresses that municipal betterment should guide actions, countering political wrangles. The interview highlights appointive officials as well positioned to correct city evils and serve all residents, with Mr. Knox voicing strong approval.
A Northern and Washington Post backing cultivate support for Senator Simmons reelection with favorable clips circulated in North Carolina newspapers. The piece notes McLean editorials and partisan praise while urging caution regarding allies amid accusations.
The UNC president is eyed for the University of Illinois presidency. He spoke to Urbana faculty and signals a possible offer. A raise for faculty could influence the decision, as tax concerns and a revived Illinois push rival staff salaries.
The National Real Estate Board offered 250 dollars for the best definition of home. Miss Luena Williams of East Weymouth Massachusetts won with a definition portraying home as a domestic sanctuary built from desire and memory where family bonds share labor, leisure, joys and sorrows.
Readers from Detroit to Natick share heartfelt praise for the home as sanctuary and center of affection, privacy, and memories. The letters celebrate warm domestic scenes, plant-filled windows, cooking rituals, and the enduring idea that home remains the enduring core of family life despite changing times.
Editorial notes William Howard Taft steps down after a long public career as president and chief justice. Charles Evans Hughes is appointed to succeed him, with Hoover asserting the choice strengthens the court and avoids political meddling. The piece also comments on war veteran insomnia, Admiral Byrd's expedition, and a joke about Senators Brookhart or Borah finding a saloon.
Durham North Carolina February 3 1930 Jno W Hester argues against focus on one prohibition issue in the national debate. He contends predatory interests distract from broader financial reform while criticizing Senator Simmons and Governor Smith positions on prohibition and Southern autonomy in constitutional matters.
High Point police push patrols at city corners to stop motorists without city licenses or driver permits. Drivers may pay bond and be released if they purchase tags on site, while others face court. State Patrol Lieutenant Early questions permit value without examinations.
Gabriel B Fine aged 75 of Davidson county died of paralysis this morning at 3 30. Surviving are his widow Cynthia Dorsett and three children Mrs J R Warner Mrs Ivey Leonard and Holiday Fine plus 10 grandchildren. Mrs Warner was at her father's side. Funeral services will be conducted at Clarksburg church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
A quip about heat and living arrangements. The humorist hints at someone feeling the heat and not having a fixed residence, delivering a brief tongue in cheek line.
New certificates of incorporation filed today include Elkin Plumbing and Heating Company of Elkin with 50000 authorized capital stock and 3200 subscribed stock by J. D. Holcomb S. G. Holcomb and A. D. Spann all of Elkin Independent Retail Druggists Inc of Charlotte to do a drug business with 10000 authorized stock and 1200 subscribed stock by Gaile E. Wolfe A. M. Wolfe and Robert F. Moseley all of Charlotte The Guilford Community Builders Inc of Greensboro to aid dairymen farmers merchants with 350 shares no par value by W. L. Callum Michael Hudson Arnold A. Schiffman and BE. M. Scott all of Greensboro Acme Chevrolet Company of Enfield to do an automobile business 50000 authorized stock 15000 subscribed stock by Mrs Ruth W. Sherrod Watson N. Sherrod and Robert W. Baugham all of Enfield
A vacant two room frame house in the colored section at 622 East High street was destroyed by fire last night. The property belonged to C. R. DeBerry and sustained little other damage in the incident.
Notice is given that Luther Moore and Lula Moore defaulted on a deed of trust dated November 17 1925 recorded in Book 508 page 149 with substitution of trustee filed February 8 1930. Trustees will sell March 10 1930 at 2 PM at the Greensboro courthouse to convey Lot No 2 in Own A Home Company Project No 2 described as plat Book 6 page 364.
Notice of foreclosure sale by trustees under a deed of trust dated January 1 1926 from N B Petty and wife Beulah Petty and substitution dated January 23 1930. Sale set for March 10 1930 at two o clock in the Greensboro County Courthouse Greensboro NC. Property described as Lot 1 Block 10 Snow Park City High Point Guilford County bounded by White Oak Street East Commerce and Garringer streets.
Mortgagee J Hedgecock will sell at public auction the two western High Point lots Nos 17 and 18 in Block E from the High Point Real Estate Trust map. Sale on March 9 1930 at 2 00 pm on the premises. Cash with 10 percent deposit. Mortgagee J W Hedgecock to be the purchaser. Attorney C Barnhart.
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