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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1930
Page
4
A brief devotional note presents a biblical verse from Luke and a Shakespeare adage on honesty. The item reflects a quiet, reflective newspaper aside typical of personal columns. No other details or events are included.
The piece condemns bootleg liquor traders after a Los Angeles drinking party ends in a 16 year old dead a 17 year old girl blinded and two others ill. It argues buyers share fault for seeking illegal liquor and warns that trusting criminals is dangerous despite claims of honesty by some sellers.
A Burlington man is convicted of bigamy and sent to the state prison for years after an 18 year old girl married him in York South Carolina. The piece warns of hasty marriages and the risks of marrying without proper acquaintance, noting marriage as a crucial life event and urging caution.
The text argues marriage is a crucial long term commitment and should be approached with care. It notes both parties must understand the other, as haste discounts future happiness and risk to both partners in the partnership. It underscores evaluating prospects before entering matrimony.
The Dollar Day sale may benefit merchants by moving stock for cash to fund new goods and offer buyers discounts for future needs. Both merchants and customers embrace the idea that rapid turnover at small profit and targeted bargains can boost business, especially when the economy is depressed.
New York Evening World ran a contest on spending ten million for mankind. Prof Henry E Garrett of Columbia proposed an institute to curb mental ill health with physicians psychiatrists psychologists and social workers to research mental diseases and aid troubled youths and parents. The prize funds come from C Harold Smith, who noted wealth brings greater cares than happiness.
A statement notes that the institution promised by Professor Garrett is not yet guaranteed to be established. It emphasizes uncertainty about the foundation and hints at pending decisions or conditions to be resolved.
The state may issue 65 million dollars in bonds to fund road building after the U S Supreme Court upheld the statute. Critics warn of tax reform needs as revenues from existing taxes are already strained. With an August primary looming, election outcomes may delay progress on a modern highway system.
A stocky man on a soap box denounces capitalism and Marx to a dull noon crowd amid skyscrapers and traffic. The silent audience shows weariness and emptiness, suggesting something gone wrong in modern life and prompting reflection on causes and possible answers.
Miss Adelaide Crowell, senior at the local high school, plays first violin in the National High School Orchestra under Walter Damrosch. The group will broadcast tomorrow at 2 PM, with a radio set installed in the school auditorium so members can hear the performance.
A devotional verse from Nancy Richey Ranson urges humility in judging others. It asks God to teach restraint from saying should or should not, to avoid harmful rumors, and to live blamelessly with generosity, fairness, tolerance, and truthfulness.
Over 14 families were assisted by the American Legion relief store here yesterday. Latest contributors include M. E. Costello, Mrs. Alex Rankin Jr, Mrs. Edward and Mrs. Minter, Mrs. Eli Light, Virginia and Myrtle Shackleford, O. P. Moffitt, Mrs. Ross Davis, Floyd Flythe, Hus ham's Market, Mrs. Fred Younce, R. D. Penny, Mrs. L. R. Stewart, J. W. Riley, Mrs. Mary Thompson, Mrs. George Stephens, Bessie Gregory, and C. H. Early.
A single pound of the finest spider webs is claimed to traverse the globe, suggesting an extraordinary scale of trade and logistics for this delicate material. The note highlights a venture aiming to demonstrate global reach through vast shipments.
An advertisement claims two thirds of people over forty suffer bladder and related symptoms and promotes Dr. Southworths URATABS. It asserts 40 years of private practice experience and offers a risk free ten day trial with money back guarantee from any reputable druggist.
The Iota Tau Kappa fraternity of High Point College will present two one act plays in the college auditorium Friday at 8 pm to benefit the fraternity treasury. The Editor in Chief features Charlie Brooks as editor in a Yorkville newsroom setting, while A First Class Hotel comically follows a landlord placing guests in a permanent roomer’s room with Arthur Moser portraying the Dutchman.
Fire at the Superior Motors garage at 788 North Main Street destroyed an Oldsmobile sedan and badly burned a Plymouth coupe after a crosswired spark. Mrs. J. H. McCain reported the flames. fire crews from stations one and four arrived and extinguished the blaze before the company owners were informed.
The presentation features a great deal of fun in Dutch dialect. All parts direction stage managing and advertising are handled by a fraternity affiliate. Between acts local tenor C. L. Gray performs two numbers. Directed by W. E. Worley, this is the first college stage show since its recent rejuvenation, with new scenery and promises of much entertainment.
Heating and electrical work for five new Burlington elementary schools go to Red Rowe Heating and Plumbing and Bryant Electric, per plans by local architect Herbert B. Hunter.
Society news reports Mrs. Silas McBee is seriously ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Capus Waynick. The Junior Musical Art club will meet Saturday at 3 30 p m with Misses Eleanor and Helen Stephens. Misses Margaret Hendrick and Alma Andrews will be desoerate hostesses. Announce the birth of son Bobby Ray Glover on Sunday February 23 at their home near Jamestown. Mrs. Glover was before her marriage Miss Lola Johnston of this city.
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