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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1930

Page

4

Prudence and Vice Clash Warned by Burke

A Burke aphorism notes prudence cannot be allied with vice or used to promote it. The statement emphasizes moral restraint and practical wisdom opposing corrupt aims.

Raleigh Eyes Remodeled Rail Station Compromise

Raleigh business leaders back a remodeled station after a Supreme Court shift favors state commission authority. Railroads offer 75 000 dollars for upgrades while the city demands plan amplification, aiming to resolve long dispute and provide a better passenger facility. The public benefits from a balanced solution amid rising freight profits for railroads.

Raleigh Corporation Commission Supreme Court State Commission

Letters to publish with author identification policy

The paper reiterates that letters for publication must be signed or identify the writer. Names need not be published, but the paper must know who wrote every letter appearing in its columns.

Mail

Senator’s Birthday Tribute Echoes in Senate

Senators paused to honor a colleague on his birthday noting the measure of his career and service. The brief tribute highlighted his years of work and implications for future policy in a restrained ceremonial tone.

United States Senate Anni

Senator draws guidance from sources amid NC political debate

In North Carolina discussions, Senator Simmons is described as looking to guidance from a religious profession and perhaps Aus Watts. Some papers suggest political methods reflect this influence, with some residents preferring secular or distant inspiration over divine guidance in state affairs.

Simmons Aus Watts

South Carolina fights illiteracy with open classes amid census push

An editorial notes feverish efforts to raise literacy ratings in South Carolina as adult classes begin in all counties. It argues for enforcing the 20 year old compulsory attendance law over hastily improving the census figure, saying widespread enforcement would end illiteracy more effectively.

South Carolina

Eloquent comparisons stress High Point school bond need

The Enterprise notes that High Point’s school population grew 40 percent in five years versus 9.3 percent statewide. Superintendent T Wingater Andrews cites figures in urging voters to approve $850000 in bonds on February 4, warning delayed funding delays building readiness.

T. Wingater Andrews North Carolina High Point

Dawn Radio Heard Emperor Speech Opening Naval Conference

Early broadcasts carried the opening of the London naval disarmament conference with King George addressing the gathering. The U S president listened, joined by some High Point residents, while many others slept through the 5 am airing.

London King George England United States

World peace movement goes unheard by modern audience

The piece notes how a distant conference’s opening saw broad radio coverage and modern audiences choose ease over engagement. It questions indifference to miraculous events and urges readers to rise early and engage with international topics from home. It laments the public’s preference for simple, earthy experiences over epic world affairs.

London

The Greatness Remains by Bruce Catton

A critical look at debunking in American literature contrasts earlier harsh tales with a defense of noble national ideals. Claude H. Van Tyne's War of Independence lowers myths yet affirms heroism, Washington and Jefferson as earned laurels, and Continental valor as genuine. The Tulsa Tribune notes evolving sheriff roles and police cooperation replacing lone hunts.

Bruce Catton Washington Lincoln van Tyne University of Michigan George III England Jefferson Greens Franklin

Cal Coolidge Plans 600 Word History of the United States

The former president Calvin Coolidge announces a plan to write a concise history of the United States spanning about six hundred words. He says he can distill the nation’s arc into a compact narrative if given time and focus.

Calvin Coolidge United States Cal

Hoover crime commission report to president before funds run out

The Hoover commission presented a report to the president as the $250 000 allotment neared exhaustion. Critics question the commission's legitimacy amid funding concerns.

Hoover Crime Commission

King Boris Flies Across Rails as Impromptu Engineer

King Boris of Bulgaria reportedly took charge of a train engine and ran it for several miles. Railway crew marveled at his skill as he operated the locomotive in a surprising display of hands on leadership.

Boris Bulgaria Ormond. Beach Fla John D. Rockefeller

Straw berry and cream tint tops this year

A shift in shade moves away from sun tan tones to straw berry and cream. The preference signals a new complexion trend and alters the overall look of style reporting this season.

Oddball Life Bits From Across The Nation

A collection of quirky notes from multiple cities. Rockefellers joyride ends with a nonflight plane taxi and a short golf shot. Al Smith radio debate support appears from Nathan Haskell Dole. Babe Ruth and others chase long drives and odd feats in golf and tennis.

New York al Smiths Raddio Nathan Haskell Dole Bostonian Ovid

Berea crossing bus crash claims multiple children lives

A bus failed to yield at a Berea crossing as the X-19 mail train struck it, killing seven children and injuring many. Eyewitness J H Beck reported the bus stopped moments before collision. a freight train reportedly passed as the bus crossed. The disaster follows three similar Ohio bus tragedies in the prior weeks.

Berea J. H. Beck Ohio Burbank Shreve Wooster Rudolph Ursprung Taylor Rita Zelinski Vincent Dorothy Hand A. H. Hancock Elyria Hancock Bellevue

Doctored One Dollar Bills Passed as Twenty in High Point

High Point bankers report a person who can convert a $1 bill into a fake $20 bill has been active locally. A Greene Drug Co cashier unknowingly received a doctored $1 that appeared as a $20 bill. Bankers note several such bills circulated recently before detection and warn merchants to scrutinize large notes. Police are pursuing leads but have no clear suspect.

High Point Greene Drug Company Federal Reserve Bank Retail Merchants Association

Two Children Die In Interurban Crash Near Brook Park

Mrs Rosie Davidson of Brook Park village witnessed the interurban trolley collision that killed two children William ten and Vernon seven near the crossing. She rushed to the scene and found her sons among the wreckage. The tragedy prompted Governor Cooper to order an immediate school bus safety program via state education director John L Clifton.

Rosie Davidson Brook Park Illage William Vernon Columbus Cooper John L. Clifton Berea

Moore Released on 5000 Dollar Bond in Sheriff Slaying Case

Greenville, Jan 22. J Harmon Moore former deputy sheriff charged with murder in the shooting of Sheriff Sam Willis two years ago was released on 5000 dollar bond. State Constable Carlos Rector also faces murder charges and a preliminary hearing is set for early next week. Blair Rook a confessed shooter linked Moore and Rector to the killing.

Greenville 8. C J. Harmon Moore Sam D. Willis Moore Carlos A. Rector J. T. Babb Babb Rector Willis Blair Rook Rook

Turkey Dinner Tickets Near Sellout At Central Friends Church

Tickets for the turkey dinner by the Woman's auxiliary at Central Friends church annex are nearly sold out with limited supply remaining for tomorrow night. Menu includes roast turkey with gravy cranberry sauce creamed potatoes scalloped oysters cold slaw celery hot rolls frozen ice home made cakes and coffee.

Central Friends Church Woman's Auxiliary

Missing Elkin Man’s Car Furnishes Clue

Elkin resident Clement V. Smith who vanished January 5, 1929 is linked to his automobile found in a Greensboro garage after more than a year. The car’s ownership was verified by the state motor vehicle department. Relatives fear amnesia or possible foul play.

Elkin Clement V. Smith Greensboro

Nabers to Preach at First Presbyterian

Rev. Charles Haddon Nabers of Pensacola Florida will preach at a special service tomorrow night at 7 30 at the First Presbyterian church G W Denny announced all church members urged to attend and welcome the guest preacher

Charles Haddon Nabers Presbyterian Church Pensacola Florida First Presbyterian Church G. W. Denny Mr. Nabers

Gear proposes car purchases for Western umpires

Springfield, Mo. Dale Gear president of the Western association plans to ask club owners to buy automobiles for umpires to save railroad fare and travel costs.

Springfield Dale Gear Western Association

Dr Burrus to Attend Pan American Medical Society Meeting

Dr J T Burrus, president of the High Point hospital and the Burrus Clinic, will leave High Point tonight for Panama City to attend the Pan American Medical Society annual meeting. He plans to be away about two weeks and is a declared candidate for the state senate in the upcoming Democratic primary.

J. T. Burrus High Point Hospital Burrus Clinic High Point Panama City Pan-American Medical Society Burrus Senate Panama

City C. E. Union To Hold Quarterly Rally

A quarterly rally of all Christian Endeavor societies in High Point will meet at Hig Point college Friday night. Luther Medlin, city union president, will preside. Discussion will cover the C E Institute at the Reformed church on March 14 with Dr Ira Landsmith speaking. A worship period will be led by the college society and refreshments will follow.

Christian Endeavor Societies High Point Hig Point College Luther? Medlin City Union C. EE. Institute The Reformed Church Ira Landsmith International Society of Christian Endeavor College

Funeral Held For Mrs. Martha Davis

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Thelma Davis, who died at a Moore county sanatorium, were held at Hicks Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. E W Jones officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. flower bearers and pallbearers were named from local families and church members.

Masetha Thelma Davis Moore County Hicksory Chapel A. R. Edwards A. M. Hiatt J. G. Wicher C. W. Davis CG. Ys Cox

Infant Tabitha Doris House Dies at Home

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W A House died last night at 509 East Commerce Street after a short illness. Funeral services were held at 4 p m this afternoon from the graveside in Oakwood Cemetery.

W. A. House Tabitha Doris East Commerce Street Oakewood Cemetery

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