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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1930
Page
4
A newspaper caption reflects on discipline and divine chastening with a biblical verse from Deuteronomy and a Spencer quotation. The item presents a period tone emphasizing stern nature as a form of kind correction and moral reflection for readers.
In Transylvania County three public schools closed by order of the school board over coal shortages for heating. The conflict shows partisan aims, with the school board and county commission at odds over coal purchases and purchasing authority, leaving buildings vacated and education disrupted.
A 13 year old runaway in western North Carolina works for 2.75 weekly and pays 0 living costs. He asks for magazines or books, but desires a subscription to the High Point Enterprise to continue his education since he can no longer attend school. The Enterprise will be provided free to him.
A concise reflection on how calamity like war storm or flood can awaken latent strengths in a community or individual. It notes personal despair before a catastrophe can drive renewal and elevate effort despite looming debts and pressures.
The passage argues that adversity can spur individuals and communities to unexpected strength. It notes some are jolted into alertness by sharp successes, while many require trouble to drive their best efforts and achievements.
Debate over profanity on KWKH inflames Shreveport as Senator Dill calls for enforcement of laws against obscene on air. Proponents note listener choice. critics cite free speech and compare to Rev Sam Jones as public figure.
Mrs Mary Camp Sprinkle visited High Point and praised local juvenile court cooperation among organizations. The city uses two commissioners for boys and girls with the welfare office, led by executive secretary Georgia Hammond. A ten year old delinquent case was redirected from training school to boarding school, funded by local club support, keeping the boy at an affordable Western institution.
Mrs. Sprinkle recounts cases handled by the commissioner guiding boys and girls. The article highlights the vision and competence of workers as High Point increasingly appreciates their efforts.
A column recalls Auburn prison’s three babies in the women’s wing and critiques punitive attitudes toward crime, arguing motherhood in prison harms children. The piece also notes architect Francis Keally’s 2030 forecast of low flat rooftops for cities due to air travel.
The Polish government submitted its resignation amid ongoing political pressure and a reshaping of coalition power. Officials signaled intent to reorganize the cabinet and seek broader support in parliament as 1929 looms.
The statement notes that crime fears scrutiny from cameras and press, echoed by Gene Tunney and a magazine writer. The line frames media attention as a deterrent and ties it to public interest in crime prevention.
A color specialist claims men prefer blondes for romantic liaisons and brunettes for marriage. The speaker also suggests brunets may have steadier aim, hinting at statistical differences between hair colors in attraction and sport performance.
Government reports show annual mail security spending reaches six hundred thousand dollars, yet letters still flood in with promotions for a new bunion remedy. The notices highlight the gap between federal spending and consumer outreach by commercial advertisers.
The 1920 census notes 1.5 million residents over age ten in the country could not speak English, reflecting immigration patterns and language barriers of the era. This figure highlights linguistic diversity and the need for language services in early 20th century society.
Over the decade ending 1926 lawmakers added 230000 laws to the statute books. One of the new laws has reportedly been broken quite frequently.
Lucy Meacham Thraston argues that the world is slowly forging a steel bar of public opinion and arbitration pacts to close the doors of the temple of Janus. She cites the Kellogg Pact and Pan American treaties while noting currents in China Russia and India toward peace and Dominion status.
Ten coast guardsmen pleaded guilty to intoxication from confiscated liquor with review of their sentences by Secretary Mellon. Twenty four accused in the Flor Del Mar smuggling case faced court martial. ten pled guilty, others to be heard. Theft convicts face dishonorable discharge, others up to one month in restraint.
A Wake Forest committee of trustees alumni and faculty met in Raleigh to plan a $250000 campaign for a gymnasium and a students activities building near Gore Field. The project includes a 1200 seat facility with swimming pool and offices and will relocate beside the present campus. Dr F P Gaines is to request 60 supporters to join the campaign committee.
Rudy Vallee known as Hubert Prior Vallee denies all but one allegation in the 260000 breach of promise suit filed by Agnes O Loughlin Broadway show Girl. His attorneys say he refuses to marry the plaintiff and will not marry her.
George W Kugler a 17 year old Washington North Carolina youth son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kugler Jr died by self inflicted shotgun wound at his home. He had been staying for Christmas with his family and planned to return to Darlington school in Rome Georgia where he had earned high honors. The loss stunned his family and community.
Two guests of the Wieck hotel in Pittsburgh Kansas were burned to death and five injured when a fire swept the three story hostelry early today. The blaze blocked the front stairway forcing 74 guests to flee, many in night clothing as they leaped from windows or slid down ropes to safety amid blizzard conditions.
A plane forced to land near Warsaw after running out of gasoline could not continue to Miami as its wheels bogged in soft ground. Owner Charles F Hirsch of Philadelphia and passenger Joseph S McCormick of Landsdowne Pennsylvania were the sole occupants.
William H. Baldwin a New York publicity man testified before the senate lobby committee that he earned 1500 dollars a month. He said he worked for the American bottlers of carbonated beverages to influence publicity for a low sugar duty in the pendive tariff bill.
Carolina News Briefs report resignation at Aragon Baldwin mills general manager Arthur Emery in South Carolina. A Durham funeral floor collapse drops mourners seven feet. Moonshine raid finds a still driven by steam engine and 800 gallons of mash seized in York County. John Cecil survives two gunshots as robbers attempt a hold up in High Point. Spartanburg convicts Mayhew Hill Cantrell receive 20 year terms for multiple robberies. Goldsboro drug store fined under blue laws for serving as a restaurant. St. Petersburg AFL council setup for annual convention with William Green and officers. sessions to start tomorrow through January 18.
The organization program will center around the textile industry with other trades not neglected. The AF of L president announced the campaign committee will start work immediately and place organizers in the field without delay. Green said he would likely speak at mass meetings in strategic cities.
An interior scene in a Sunlit room shows a stove chair table and clock with bloom and hollyhock by a curtained window. Enamel towels and shining dishes reflect a woman’s care bringing warmth to a waking kitchen The excerpt is credited to Grace Nell Crowell in Harper's Bazaar.
Ice cream men from across the state gather in Durham for the 12th annual North Carolina Ice Cream Manufacturers Association convention. The meeting runs through tomorrow. A separate note mentions Rocky Mountains having 40 peaks over 14 000 feet.
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