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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1930
Page
10
Flora May Douglas, a Black woman, died after an alleged domestic dispute with Artele Culberth, a Black man now in jail. Culberth admits using a public safety item during the confrontation, claiming he loved her but could not continue. Police report a lengthy confession and a large manhunt followed.
Modlin a 78 year old man living near James Town attempted death by own action this morning by stabbing his throat with a pocket knife. He was found by family in the barn bleeding and was treated at High Point hospital where he recovered and was discharged. He had been mentally deranged for years and had prior hospital treatment for mental illness in Morganton.
Princess Watal wasa is scheduled for two recitals at the Bay Street school auditorium under the High Point Musical Art club. The afternoon show starts at 3 15 and the evening performance at 8. She will be assisted by Young Chief Poolaw of the Kiowa tribe, with Indian songs and dances featured.
A man trapped inside a house by a hooked door was rescued when Captain Friddle attempted to shoot it open. The occupant emerged from the doorway and the defendant will be tried next Monday morning.
Mrs. L J Biggs sues J B Davis in municipal court for 10000 damages plus 100 property loss after a November 30 collision at Pine and Church streets. Davis car allegedly fast, with defective brakes, driven by William Ward with permission of Mary Elizabeth Davis. Biggs claims permanent injuries and headaches.
The Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion will meet at the Junior Order hall on East Washington Street tomorrow night at 8. Reports will be given from the Post Officers' convention now in session at Durham.
The court heard C. M. Waynick defend a $2 driver license fee as a test of qualifications, while other defendants faced fines, jail terms, and public works sentences for offenses including drunkenness, speeding, gambling, larceny, and prostitution as a two week civil term opens.
The High Point chamber of commerce officially denied reports that it is placing ads in Atlanta papers seeking labor. Secretary F. J. Sizemore urged caution, noting unemployment and urging people to avoid spreading rumors. The group said it would not advertise for labor and aims to attract industry to provide local employment.
Father Stephen Sweeney of Boston opened a week of missions at St Edward Church with talks on eternal life and divine guidance. He urged devotion and penance as paths to grace while addressing non Catholics and inviting questions each evening at seven thirty. Rev T C Johnson preached morning and evening on courage, the greatest evil, and what to do with Jesus, with large crowds in attendance.
A Tit-Bits snippet shows a salesman touting a car as the best option while a customer demands a test ride, highlighting sales pressure and buyer skepticism in Wright’s era. The exchange underscores the pushy sales tactics and buyer preference for actual experience before purchase.
A wildlife facility bans feeding fat to tigers and leopards held in captivity due to health concerns, aiming to improve diet standards and animal welfare. The rule affects big cats housed at the park and similar institutions.
R F Simmons of Winston-Salem grand master of the North Carolina Odd Fellows will visit Repton lodge No 63 Tuesday night to confer about High Point inviting a sovereign grand lodge officer to visit in spring. This marks his second visit since his election last May and signals High Point as a leading stop.
Observers argue the venue’s central position makes it the logical site for the gathering and increases the likelihood that invitations will be accepted. Local officials weigh accessibility and room for attendees as key considerations.
Sally asks if Sammy forgot to meet at six and Sammy explains grease on his hair makes him forgetful. The playful exchange hints at a domestic scene with a comic, lighthearted tone.
Numa F. Reid Lodge No. 344 A. F. and A. M. will hold a regular communication Monday at 7 30 P M. All members are asked to be present and visitors are invited.
The Sunday Lesson in Christian Science centers on Spirit with a Golden Text from Zechariah and a 2 Corinthians passage. The Science and Health quote notes that true consciousness reforms a person by conquering belief in matter and spiritual understanding forms one anew.
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