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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1931
Page
4
A devotional note quoting Romans 6 12 and a sermonistic line by Richard Alleine. The text contrasts sin reigning in the mortal body with obedience to God highlighting moral restraint through scripture and classic puritan reflection.
An editorial argues the base of government is local counties and consolidating them would improve services and cut taxes. It cites the Brookings suggestion to reduce North Carolina counties from 100 to 88, notes opposition from local officials, and predicts gradual progress through efficiency gains and past successes with school district consolidation.
Within 48 hours last week Raleigh state prison admitted 41 new prisoners, mostly sentenced a year or more for theft. The influx signals a worsening jobless and moral crisis, as prison industries stall and a concentrated unemployment issue intensifies.
The report notes finished or nearly finished state automobile tag work and idle culvert production at the prison. About 400 convicts loaf in the yard as authorities lack work. Gardner’s recommendations to the legislature include central administration of road building and maintenance to reduce idleness, stimulate market activity for culverts, and address rising prison population and deficits.
A decade of pony golf hype fades as spring nears. Investors pivot to a broader sports center model with archery, shuffleboard, pool, dancing, and bowling tied to miniature courses. Officials praise clean recreation, while backers seek sidelines to protect investments and sustain public demand for wholesome sport.
Dr. Lynn Bowman, director of morals at the Eastern penitentiary in Pennsylvania, notes the average inmate age is 26. The piece argues youth has long led wrongdoing in fiction and history, countering the idea that today’s youth are uniquely delinquent. It references Robin Hood Ali Baba and pirates to illustrate that youth has appeared in crime before.
The speaker argues youth crime stems from unchanneled energy and lack of training. He cites Dr Bowman noting Eastern penitentiary inmates with low literacy and no religious engagement for months. Society should guide youth toward noble aims, not abandon them to mischief.
The column argues for using a woodshed style punishment to curb crime in Pennsylvania and nearby states. It defends corporal discipline as a means to humble criminals, deter future offenses, and strengthen public safety, while urging humane alternatives if possible.
The road hog has been a highway menace since cars began. Travelers Insurance finds 68 percent of 1930 crashes from right of way denial speeding or wrong side driving. In 1930 over 660000 accidents. last year they caused 284000 crashes and nearly 16000 deaths.
Two contemporary messages reach Scout Executive B. W. Hackney from President Hoover and Sir Baden-Powell. Hoover stresses boyhood development and Scouting's mature service as youth enter legal maturity, urging continued usefulness and democracy through scouting. Baden-Powell urges continued growth, effort, and forward steps, celebrating 21 years of Scouting and urging the movement to rise to higher successes.
Jos D Cox, civic leader, was named chairman of the High Point City Beautiful for 1931 by the nominating committee at the chamber of commerce reorganization. Officers include Mrs Jesse Harris as vice chairman Mrs A E Taplin as treasurer and F J Sizemore as secretary. Taplin and Sizemore were reelected. Nominating committee members were Mrs H A White Mrs H A Millis and C H Rhodes. With officers chosen the campaign for the year will start immediately.
The Y W C A schedules multiple Valentine events this week. Today the education committee opened a reading room at Pickett Cotton mill with a Valentine party led by Mrs. Hunsucker, Davis, and Morrow. Tomorrow the board meets at 7 30 p m and Friday the Lend A Hand club hosts a party at Highland Community hall. Saturday the Industrial club holds a Valentine gathering in the recreation room.
A brief opinion piece reflects on boxing ethics and sportsmanship, urging fighters to prioritize fair play over showy tactics. It emphasizes discipline, respect for opponents, and adherence to rules as guiding principles in the sport.
The noted spat involving Tully-Gilbert and Keaton-Keys has opened chances for several Hollywood stars to witness rising prospects. Industry figures view the tension as a catalyst for new collaborations and public interest in upcoming projects.
Germany claims the world's largest mouth organ orchestra with 40 musicians. Each player handles twelve to fifteen instruments, showcasing a remarkable breadth of talent and versatility in a unique performance format.
E Lamb a local cotton mill worker was instantly killed when the car he rode in with Ernest Bragg of Schoolfield overturned after a radius rod broke Bragg escaped with minor injuries Lambs sister and brother survive and funeral plans are expected at T G Lambs home in Schoolfield Burial will be in the local cemetery Lamb was formerly employed at Millis Mills in West End
Carl W Smith 39 died at 10 15 last night at 812 West Russell Street after a week with pneumonia. He lived in the city five years and worked at Stehn Silk Mills. Survived by widow two sons C W Jr and James Nevan two daughters Gertrude and Sarah, father J C Smith of Salisbury two brothers W of Charlotte and Percy G of Salisbury and two sisters Mrs E A Cowan of Galveston Mrs E T Powers of Hamlet. Funeral Thursday at 10 30 at Green Street Baptist Church with Rev George T Tunstall and Rev D D Barnette officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
Daisy Viola Lomax of Fairfield road High Point route 3 aged 34 died last night at 9 15 after a brief illness. Born October 22, 1896 in Union County she was daughter of A A Baucom and wife of A G Lomax. Survived by daughter Meta Lomax son Kermit Lomax parents two sisters four brothers and brothers-in-law. Funeral at Sechrest Funeral Home then Ellerbee services at 1 pm with interment in Ellerbee cemetery.
Johnson speaks at Jun ior High chapel on Aladdin and his Magic Lamp as a metaphor for school days. He outlines five stones representing truth, faith and wisdom, knowledge, friendship, and hard work, urging students to grow in a shared life.
Gladys Estelle Brady six months old daughter of Mr and Mrs T E Brady of 1418 Tryon street passed away this morning after a three day illness. Born in High Point August 2 1930 she was survived by parents six brothers a sister and grandmother. Funeral Thursday at 10 at the home conducted by Rev O L Ruth with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
A man walking home near Thomasville highway heard a young child scream last Saturday night. The following day he found a freshly dug grave in the woods. Police, including D A Fowler, searched with shovels but found only a dead dog carcass.
An interesting discussion of the taxation problem facing the present session of the general assembly was given by T. C. Johnson, secretary of the High Point Merchants Association, at the American Business Club dinner in the Elwood Hotel. He criticized sales tax, warning it burdens the poor, raises costs, and drives out business while being hard to collect. Also noted were leadership changes in the club and local visitors.
Funeral services for Harry B Hayes, father of Mrs Wade Marlette of this city, were held Monday at J Forrest Smith home in York. Interment in York family plot. Survived by J Paul Hayes of Washington sister Mrs Olive Harris of Charlotte brother passes B Hayes of Hudson N C. A Mason and York Masonic lodge member, long engaged in insurance in North and South Carolina.
Waldo Newby, 19, a pressroom worker for The Enterprise, suffered a painful injury to his left hand when his fingers were caught between two press cylinders while preparing the first edition. He received treatment at Burrus clinic and returned home.
A special meeting of past exalted rulers of High Powt lodge No 1155 B P O Elks is planned at the Elks club tomorrow night at 7:30 announced by Col D H Milton secretary. All members are urged to attend, with emphasis on all past rulers in the city.
A Manchuria report says 3,000 miners were entombed after a Sunday noon underground explosion at the Fushun mines in Peiping China. A major loss of life was feared and officials began rescue efforts.
The High Point chapter has raised only 74 dollars for the drought relief fund. Norman Fidler reports a letter from Eastern area manager R E Bondy noting widespread need across 20 states and thousands of families aided. Receipts from supporters and a list of contributions are shown, with total 74 dollars to date.
Funeral services for Mrs Fran ces J Fulton of 700 Thissell street were held at Wesley Memorial M E church. Interment followed in Oakwood cemetery. Grandsons T J Yates J G George Irvin Fulton P B Fulton J B Hill served as pallbearers. A mixed quartet sang Rock of Ages and Abide With Me with pianist J Gurney Briggs.
High Point police were notified via Wall and Herman Spain charged with stealing a Chevrolet sedan owned by R. F. Lohr of High Point route five. They collided with a highway truck and were jailed in Asheboro yesterday. Spain is held for driving while intoxicated but will likely be returned for trial once the other case is disposed of.
A proposal is under review by China’s nationalist government to construct twelve arterial highways across the nation. The plan would expand the road network, improve interregional connectivity, and boost economic activity.
An advertisement promotes Banlmeag's G class tablets to relieve gas and nervousness, claiming reduced stomach discomfort and improved digestion. It touts quick relief, urges purchase at Eckerd's Cut Rate Drug Store, and lists a price of $1. The copy emphasizes full stomach ease and warmth, with marketing language typical of a mid century drug storefront.
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