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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1931
Page
4
A compact reflection contrasts Isaiah 55 7 with Rochefoucauld on repentance. The verse urges forsaking wicked ways and returning to the Lord for abundant pardon, while the quoted maxim emphasizes fear of consequences over remorse.
Citizens question High Point budget handling after a 350000 borrow to fund junior high and street work, suspecting default on 50000, unpaid bills, and rising floating debt near 3.275 million. The piece urges city hall to clarify surplus, tax liens, and how bonds, notes, and interest are being managed amid 12 million in municipal debt.
The paper urges the city council and city manager to provide a clear public statement detailing the necessity and expediency of each item of the $350,000 pledge tied to a money market for North Carolina municipal securities.
The developments yesterday in the case of General Butler are fortunate for the country and for all parties concerned. The general has been reprimanded and plans for a court martial have been abandoned. The episode has been in its entirety an unfortunate one and speaks to the need for caution in public remarks.
Livingston Johnson, renowned Baptist leader, editor of the Biblical Recorder for thirteen years, and former pastor and State Baptist Convention officer, has died at age 73. His sober, principled influence extended beyond denominational bounds, and his death leaves a void in state religious life. He guided with conviction, civic virtue, and quiet leadership, with a family noted for regional contributions. The denomination faces a difficult succession to fill his place.
Governor Max Gardner plans a radio appeal to persuade voters to support his program to take over county roads and reorganize the state highway commission. He argues the plan would cut taxes by reducing road maintenance costs and that funds for school support are coming, urging the people to pressure Raleigh to approve reforms despite political objections.
The governor's appeal is highly likely to lead to further steps, with little room for doubt. Officials anticipate a decisive response and timed actions to follow, shaping subsequent policy moves and public statements.
Heifetz at thirty reflects that a great artist’s life is rarely happy though rich and famous. He began violin at age three, finished as a global icon, and never stopped practicing. The piece notes the sacrifice and ecstasy of artistry, glimpsed only in a casual remark.
Frank Page and Leslie R. Ames push toward abolishing district lines and placing all highway expenditures under a State-wide system. Ames, returning from Louisiana, supports state maintenance of county highways and improved road management to reduce costs, employ prisoners, and cut land taxes by over eight million dollars. The view gains backing from Governor Gardner, Mr. Page, and Federal Highway head MacDonald.
One drawback of France s proposed railroad across the Sahara is the difficulty of advertising its grand scenic route.
The champion ash can roller of Massa chusetts asked the New York Athletic Commission for permission to roll an ash can up Broadway. He'll make his own great white way.
Raleigh Feb 9 Death today removed Dr Livingston Johnson 73 editor of the Biblical Recorder and longtime Baptist leader in North Carolina Funeral at 11 today from First Baptist Raleigh with interment in Oakwood Cemetery Dr Johnson served 43 years in church work including pastor and editor roles and authored a history of the state convention Surviving are his widow one son and three daughters and a brother and a sister from various cities
Ex soldier R. C. Crouch of High Point North Carolina writes a stark plea to Congress about veterans of World War One. He recalls 1917 to 1918 pay and housing hardships and contrasts it with postwar promises of back pay insurance and jobs. He warns hunger and destitution persist and asks Congress not to bow to industry captains but to repay a debt owed to vets.
Bishop James Cannon Jr a prohibition leader of the Methodist Episcopal Church South won a victory in a church dispute after facing serious accusations from 12 clergymen. He remained in a hospital today rebuilding strength for a return to duties following the single handed defense and decision.
Will Rogers, after a two week drought relief swing through Texas and Oklahoma, collected 183027 for drought and unemployment victims. He earned 29500 in Arkansas last night, spoke at Fayetteville and Fort Smith, plans Little Rock and Fort Worth stops, and heads to Hollywood for a new film. He quipped about Hoover Coolidge and the nation’s figures while touring.
Archdale electrician W L Ward told the Enterprise he is not the Ward found guilty in municipal court last Friday for drunkenness and fined $20 plus costs. He disputed the judgment and said he was not the person charged.
Electrified insect killer screens have been developed for windows, delivering a shock when insects land on the mesh. The invention aims to reduce indoor pests without chemical sprays and could integrate into standard window frames for homes and buildings.
Eastern time radio grid lists programs across networks WHAM WJZ WABC and others. Entries show show names hosts or orchestras like Vincent Levey Evangeline Adams and Tony Cabooch with various station references and times throughout the day.
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