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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1932
Page
4
The piece notes a rare stock market rally and cautious optimism about an upturn in prices. Harper's Investment Review predicts the long decline ended, with gradual gains and a reconstructed business as the country with 120 million consumers should recover quickly once fears ease.
Returns show farmers earned just over 40 million dollars for the 1931 tobacco crop, about 30 million less than the prior year. Despite dollar strength, prices and fixed costs press on rural finances, with tax bills looming and discontent rising among growers. The federal share dwarfs individual earnings, prompting calls that current systems are unsound.
The directors of Sedgefield Country Club reappointed Homer Wheeler of this city to a third term as president. The board cited steady service and the club’s improving finances and facilities amid business strains as justification for Wheeler's continued leadership.
The unusual winter climate may cut cotton production as boll weevil and other pests thrive with mild weather. This could lead to a short crop, giving farmers less surplus and facing an army of destructive insects in spring.
In High Point an association plan to boost church attendance is forming in a neighboring city. The city has seen noticeably larger congregations without a campaign. Observers link rising attendance to a sense of dependence on a higher force and to the strength of local ministers guiding the community.
City and power company officials report progress toward a new contract with rates showing no discrimination against High Point. The plan aims to reduce electric charges to align with other cities and avoid delays in delivering a fair deal.
The publicity from the conference suggests the power company will make amends for charges and help improve streets where street car tracks are laid. Action is expected promptly if the agreement holds.
A religious essay argues true evangelism is presenting Jesus as personal savior to compel personal choice, not merely extensive preaching or big church. It links personal outreach to God and Christ, cites scriptural exemplars, and urges Christians to value souls, warn against neglect, and seek revival through intimate faith with Christ.
In 1926 the Ba. born Ba dolph-Macon student moved to Massachusetts Tech for graduate studies, supported by his mother Mrs. B W Arnold wife of Randolph Macon history professor. He works for an electric company now. Miss Cook planned to sail January 4 from Naples to America aboard the Chinese Prince with her mother present. She died near Gibraltar before the voyage, her father H M Cook of Hornell N Y had died five years earlier.
A city survey will begin in the coming days led by Mr Ingle to map job needs. Residents seeking work are urged to call W C Hammond at 2897 for inquiries and assistance.
The piece describes Governor Roosevelt avoiding a formal national campaign, denying a national headquarters and chair, with Farley as the main liaison and the governor relying on local supporters across states. Farley travels to Washington for ongoing conferences as the June convention nears.
Report describes seven Japanese troop ships at the waterfront with thousands of soldiers in warehouses and surrounding areas including artillery, tanks, and cavalry horses. Patrols guard the area as units move toward Whangpoo and Hongkew while American officials file a protest over an attack on Arthur Ringwall and a companion.
A mixed column presents humorous verse and a brief city notice on delinquent paying assessments. It describes a 10 percent possible yearly land-payment deduction, potential foreclosures, and city actions to ease financial stress, followed by reviews of Cabell and Nordicus books and Benn Levy plays.
A survey of 1931 book news notes new and forthcoming titles by Milton Sills Ernest Holmes and Sarah Moonlight, plus Keen interest in Val Lewton No Bed of Her Own and Branch Cabell These Restless Heads. Wells Fargo historian Stuart N Lake begins new project. large lists include Years of Grace Westward Passage and President Lincoln bio by Barton Townsend completes final chapters. A 26 foot anaconda is reported in a South American jungle.
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