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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1930
Page
4
A brief reflection pairs Deuteronomy exhortations to love the Lord with Sonnenberg’s claim that love is the path to God. It contrasts obedience to statutes and commandments with the concept of expansive divine love guiding faith.
Lanes are under way for a third High Point City Beautiful contest with a workers meeting tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. C. E. Sheloff leads this year’s effort, aided by Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes and longtime supporters, while home makers’ quiet contributions promise lasting beauty.
A motorcade of Piedmont North Carolina chamber of commerce secretaries and businessmen will travel to Washington, D C this week stopping in Durham Greensboro High Point Salisbury and Charlotte. They aim to persuade southbound travelers to follow the national highway through their state and visit Piedmont to see its land firsthand.
A brief note notes that motorcades in the pleasant region carry real advertising value, highlighting their impact for sponsors and observers.
Judge Thomas W. Watson of the Winston Salem municipal court lauds the Boy Scouts saying he has never prosecuted or tried a Scout. Other judges confirm the scarcity of Scouts in courts, praising the organization for preventing crime and shaping lasting character through ideals of honor and service.
The United States Commerce Department, using Louisville as a lab, analyzes grocery costs and consumer spending in 1928. It notes rent-to-sales ratios are higher for small stores, meat leads per capita value at 27.27 dollars, milk is the top item, and about one fourth of groceries were sold on credit with two thirds of credit sales.
City officials adopt strict policy to cut off power for nonpayment. Residents warned to pay on time or risk loss of service, ending extensions and promoting prompt bill settlement.
The text argues for sending all bills on the first of every month and granting ten days for payment. It notes that monthly budgeters expect payment between the first and tenth and that late or early payments are less convenient. It also emphasizes maintaining courtesy when enforcing collection.
The Edward W Bok prize awarded to Connie Mack for 1929 service to Philadelphia prompts critique of what counts as city service. The piece argues citizens, judges, politicians, police, educators, and business leaders offer many needs, and questions whether honoring a baseball manager truly reflects the year’s civic achievements.
The Asheville Times notes Senator Borah outran his past records of independence by opposing the confirmation of Chief Justice Hughes and clashing with President Hoover on farm relief and Prohibition. It questions Borah’s stance should Hoover seek renomination in 1932. The piece highlights Borah’s shift from loyal supporter to persistent insurgent and critic.
A concise nod to George Washington known for truthfulness and self sufficient public image, noting he did not require a publicity adviser to shape his reputation.
The piece considers a notable museum gift offer by Lady Astor for the dress she wore when entering Parliament and muses on the hat once worn by Senator Heflin as a counterpart collectible reflecting political history.
Raleigh Feb 19 The Enterprise Bureau reports speculation over campaign managers C L Shuping a Methodist and James S Manning an Episcopalian alongside Josiah William Bailey a Baptist The Bailey camp says such claims are unfounded and stem from misinterpretation of his selections Shuping and Manning say their denominations did not influence their roles.
Dr. Paul S. Kennett head of the history department at High Point College addressed an all day program at Wallburg consolidated school linked to Governor Gardner’s live-at-home effort. He urged diversified farming to boost local food production and reduce imports, and urged support for home owned stores to raise North Carolina prosperity.
Gaston M. Houston, a bachelor, died recently and his will directs immediate reading after burial. One clause applies half of the remaining real estate mortgage amounts to be credited. Another directs 15000 to be divided between Thomasville Baptist orphanage and Barnum Springs Presbyterian orphanage after ordinary beneficiaries. About 1200 friends and relatives attended the funeral and reading.
W. R. Morris of Rural Hall astonished poultry fans by presenting an egg laid by an ordinary hen. The seven pound five ounce egg is reported to have an eye smaller than one inch in diameter. The incident occurred in Winston-Salem on February 19.
In Winston-Salem on February 19 Judge Tom Watson paid the remaining three cents needed to discharge a $5 assault on wife fine for Arthur McClaine a Black defendant. The act was noted by reporters as a notable display of judicial generosity in municipal court.
Wednesday Senate panels resume investigations into interests with Muscle Shoals legislation and federal power, while tariff bill discussion continues. House moves through miscellaneous bills as Judiciary weighs eighteenth amendment changes and Commerce outlines a motor bus measure. Agriculture hearings focus on Summers bill regulating perishable farm goods. Post Office panel examines air mail bills.
Davidson officers announce two April speakers for Y M C A events. Rev Frank Price of China, a 1915 Davidson graduate, will host a mission institute April 4 to 7. Rev William M Anderson of Dallas, pastor of a large Southern Presbyterian church, will lead evangelistic exercises April 13 to 16.
Miss Jessie W. Harris of the University of Tennessee and Miss Deila Bunce of Atlanta high schools will speak at the North Carolina College for Women meeting in Greensboro on February 21 and 22. Dr. A T Allen will welcome delegates, with Bunce speaking at 2 45 and Harris at 8 oclock on the first day.
Greensboro February 19 An 11 man jury returned judgment in superior court recently. The plaintiff sought damages for his automobile injuries and 11 jurors were available for service. Attorneys agreed to accept the reduced panel's decision to avoid delay in procurement of another juror.
Raleigh reports growing opposition to chain stores as state leaders debate public sentiment. Governor Gardner defends Live at Home ties and cites buying from local grocers nine tenths of the time. Officials note complaints of long hours and Sunday work by chain store employees and consider heavier taxation by the next assembly.
More than 6500 farm homes in North Carolina have radio receiving sets, per the state agriculture department census led by Mecklenburg with 284, Guilford 219, Wake 206, and Washington with one. The state has since two years broadcast an agricultural program weekly on WPTF Raleigh, with content also from WBT Charlotte and WWNC Asheville.
An advisory promotes high water intake to prevent kidney trouble from rich foods. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily, dissolved in water after breakfast, to flush clogged kidneys, neutralize system acids, and ease bladder irritation. The remedy is described as safe and widely used.
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