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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1930
Page
4
A reflective note cites Zephaniah and Colton on moral judgment after death. The text contrasts earthly punishment for sins with inward, heart-based retribution, noting vice’s compound nature and its consequences across realms.
The Pennsylvania senator, known for blunt critiques of Hoover and economic protectionism, shows independence from party lines. His sharp, unapologetic rhetoric targets both states and individuals, suggesting a lasting role in national politics even as critics fade away.
An editorial laments the death of Carl Ben Eielson and critiques the break between the United States and Russia that hindered Arctic weather data. It argues weather cooperation should transcend politics to keep world markets and communication open, urging harmony over partisan feuds.
Snow covers the ground cutting off birds food supply. A chorus of birds urges bread scraps and grain to tide the feathered folk over the weather crisis. The appeal grows as readers see small flocks searching for food in deep snow.
From Winston Salem comes a report that Guilford county may field a candidate for the seat held by Major Stedman. EF B Jeffress of the Greensboro Daily News is named as a possible aspirant with recent political experience.
A current congressman from Guilford County faces a vigorous, free-for-all campaign as voters weigh a Guilford connection and long-standing county representation in the district. The crowded field emphasizes the challenge for any Guilford native to break through.
Col Lindbergh argues that air travel’s main barrier is public perception rather than safety. He notes crashes frighten the public more than miles traveled and predicts aviation will become common as costs drop and service expands to 40 or 50 passengers.
Archibald Johnson, editor of Charity and Children, announces he will not debate political topics in his paper. He says denominational pubs have stirred ill will and vows to keep to its own objective. A former Baptist editor now runs for the U S senate against a Presbyterian incumbent, a major political race.
A columnist reflects on King George V speaking at the London naval conference and radio enabling his message to reach global audiences. The piece contrasts royal oratory with modern mass communication and imagines future impact. It also notes a New York police clash with 200 communists, condemning brutality, and praises James Watt as the greatest engineer for transforming life since 1776.
Senators at the radio commission hearings urged more speeches and less music on air. They proposed dispatching the Congressional Record each evening from seven to midnight as a practical start.
North Carolina anglers face new conservation rules including closed seasons for multiple species, reduced bag limits, and new size requirements. The revised code allows two fishing poles inland, replacing the former limit of one.
North Carolina closed 1929 with total contracts of 51.03 million dollars, a 50 percent drop from 1928. Residential work led at 17.57 million, public works and utilities 10.11 million, commercial buildings 9.14 million, and individual plants 3.66 million. December contracts totaled 3.21 million, down 9 percent from November and up 3 percent from December 1928.
Funeral services for S Ernest Warfford 52 a Southmont resident who died after pneumonia at his home were held at Stoners Grove Baptist church Southmont with ministers Penry and Alexander presiding A musical program featured Southmont school faculty and Mills Home quartet He survived by his widow Miss Anne Wyatt of Rowan County daughter Texie Warfford and brothers T S Warfford High Point Everett Warfford Southmont Early life noted mercantile business Cedar products firm affiliated with Surviving kin listed in obituary
New Bern claims the only Hi-Y club for girls in North Carolina and one of two in the United States. L. J. Gossard of Y M C A notes interest from Greenville for a girls Hi-Y and plans to form groups in Washington and Goldsboro. The girls imitate the boys club pattern and seek out of town conventions.
Samuel Sheffield Hutchinson, Chicago film distributor, will continue testimony in his wife’s alienation suit as he reveals details of his double life with Edith P. Taylor. He stated he preferred Taylor for being modest and kind and admitted paternity of Taylor’s 16 year old daughter Jane.
Rev. James A. Wilson a Mendota Illinois pastor is charged with attempted murder after shooting Amos Elliott and his wife during a dispute at the Elliott home. Elliott remained in serious condition as the arraignment delay hinges on a physician's report.
Funeral services for Miss Minnie Lanning aged 28 were held at the Tetter home in Lexington with Dr J C Leonard officiating. Interment followed at Pilgrim Reformed church cemetery. She is survived by three brothers and two sisters.
Izaak Walton league Caldwell chapter in Lenoir schedules a charter night February 8. Permanent officers will be elected and the organization will be formally launched.
A. Shoaf of Lexington has been named to lead the census of industries and commercial enterprises in Lexington and Davidson County, the first step toward the national decennial census beginning April 1. Enumerator appointments will follow for towns and townships in the county through district supervisor A. I. Ferree of Asheboro as the time nears. Also noted is Georgia Tech tackle Vance Maree, who is training for spring football, baseball and boxing.
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