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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1930
Page
2
The State School Facts report shows 861 public high schools nationwide counties, with 708 rural and 153 city schools. Over 110000 students attend and more than 13000 graduate annually, reflecting broad access to secondary education across the state.
Tests of high school students who had contact with Joe Harris Barker, who died from epidemic cerebro spinal meningitis, found no traces of the disease. No further spread indicated. School and health officials continue preventive efforts as attendance returns to normal.
The article tracks five years of progress in the states public school system showing major growth in high school enrollment, especially in rural schools. From 1923-24 to 1928-29 eighth grade enrollment rose by 12,762, ninth grade by 10,737 (up 68.8%), tenth grade by 7,969 (up 67%), and elevens grade by 6, with the period reflecting a broad shift toward higher schooling.
In Chicago Mrs Florence Leeney stands trial for fatally shooting her husband Morris Leeney after a quarrel reportedly linked to Mrs Dorothy Langley. At the coroner s inquest Langley acknowledged Leeney had shown attentiveness to her.
West End bowling club defeated King Pin timber toppers by 52 pins in a return match at West End alleys. Final deciding game set for Monday at eight p.m. on West End lanes. scores show Clapp Decency Kearns Foster and team totals 1640 to 1588.
Ingrams Market defeated Snow Lumber company bowlers while Palace Barber Shop toppled Harries Covington club in two exhibition matches at King Pin alleys. Scores show Ingrams 1360 total and Palace 1349, with individual tallies for players Bryant Oglesby Moran and others.
H G Ilderton president of the H G Ilderton Motor Co a Dodge Plymouth dealer returns from a four day trip to the Detroit factory. He attended the automotive show in New York and reports two new Dodge lines will be announced soon as companions to the DA and Senior lines. He tested the cars on the Detroit track and says they will out perform any car he has driven. The Ilderton firm closed the most successful year in its history and predicts 1930 will exceed 1929.
Marie-Jose France aged 23, third child of King Albert and Queen Elizabeth, is engaged to Prince Humbert 25, son of King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena. Humbert holds the rank of colonel in the Italian infantry. The couple fostered their affection on winter trips to Hilan and northern Italy as children, and their families reportedly discussed the match as they grew.
Advertises Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the instant, safe cure for excess stomach acid and related symptoms. Promotes a spoonful in water for quick relief, claims 50 years of medical standard use, and says 25c and 50c bottles are available at drug stores.
The text notes that individuals feel most happy when their own separate decisions are approved by their parents, reinforcing the value of parental validation in personal satisfaction.
Raleigh January 7 new notaries public commissioned today include W J Nullock Ayden J F Carter Statesville J L Carter Garland Miss Lois F Collins Winston Salem Miss Mabel C Downey Nashville M E B Edwards Spring Hope F L Erwin Charlotte J D Greene Hickory John W Jackson Asheville J A Keen Four Oaks P F Smith Charlotte A D Smothers Winston Salem Miss Pearle Sprouse Henderson M W Page Zebulon Mrs Boyd L Stafford Kernersville Al B Wester Henderson and R H Wynne Gibsonville
John N. Hargrove 53 Dillon prominent businessman died suddenly at his Dillon home. Dr. James E. Cathell Moncure physician with 20 years in Davidson County buried Tyre after death at home. David L. Myers 79 died at home near Thomasville. William Roddy Boulware Baldwin Station respected citizen of Chester died after a second stroke of paralysis.
The former Miss Nancy Reynolds daughter of R J Reynolds tied the knot with Henry Walker Bagley of Atlanta and New York. They wed at Reynolds Estate with the bride given away by Rich- field.
The wedding united Ard J. Reynolds and her brother with Dr. D. Clay Lilly, pastor of Reynolda Presbyterian Church, performing the ceremony in a formal setting.
Mrs J M Jones of 136 DeVilleneuve St Beaumont describes relief from indigestion and chest heaviness after using Black Draught. She cites morning mouth taste, sleepless nights, and back aches, noting one package led to improvement within a few doses and ongoing use. The ad promotes Thedford's Black-Draught at 25 cents Ra-889.
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