North Carolina population rise tied to roads schools and industry
The census shows North Carolina added about 606000 people in the last decade driven by better roads schools and faster industry. The state absorbed newcomers well with housing adequate and employment better than in many states while California and Michigan led population gains. The migration shifted within the nation as immigration gates closed.
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ORTH
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California
Michigan
State Patrols Fate in North Carolina Legislature
Two editorials in leading state papers support expanding the highway patrol while others call for abolishing it. The legislature may increase, maintain, or scrap the force, which has warned motorists and logged data but shown no clear drop in violations or highway deaths. The patrol will need concrete statistics of added value to survive an economy drive.
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State Highway Patrol
General Assembly
North Carolina
The Odds and the Man in Golf
Cyril Tolley was the sole foreign entrant in the American open finished yesterday. Bobby Jones of Atlanta appears to be on track after winning three of four majors, with Lloyds betting 500 to one against his completing the sweep. Atlanta is rumored to stand to gain heavily if he wins the remaining major.
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Cyril Tolley
Lloyd’s
Robert Jones
Atlanta
Bobby
Grapevine
Enterprise
J. H. Larimore
Ohio
United States
Judiciary Committee
Washington
Greensboro Daily News
Service as life’s drama and moral action
The essay argues self-destruction is not scientific but notes a wave of the urge. It seizes on life as a personal drama and elevates service to others as the noble antidote, praising figures from Byrd to Lindbergh and Jesus, and outlining four traits of real service: intelligent, enthusiastic, cooperative, and optimistic.
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Byrd
Lindbergh
Atlantic
Paris
Walter Reid
Robert Browning
Robert W. Babson
America
Earth
Sluggard
Welcome Sunday Editorial by Rev Charles H Nabers
The Enterprise begins a Sunday feature with Rev Charles H Nabers of the Presbyterian church supplying the copy. Dr Nabers, writer of religious books and periodicals, takes on this service and the Meditations will continue during his summer in Europe.
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Charles H. Nabers
Presbyterian Church
Nabers
Europe
The Story of Service in Christianity
A concise meditation on service as central to Christian teaching, linking the history of faith to noble spiritual ideas shared through the ages, highlighting how acts of service define the Christian story and its enduring influence.
Washington trip pages remind readers of leaders and friends
In a letter from High Point, Philmore Lilly thanks Cecil’s Drug Co and Adjutant John O’Beirne for a Washington tour including the Arlington Cemetery Lincoln Memorial Capitol and National Zoo. The writer praises Ottis Mendenhall’s seven years of church Rotary and community service and recalls his meek generous spirit and tireless work. T. A. Sykes signs the piece.
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High Point
Washington, D. C
John O'Beirne
Russell
Mr. Simpson
Dkc
Arlington Cemetery
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln
Charles Lindbergh
St. Louis
George Washington
Capitol
Senate Chamber
National Zoological Park
Washington
Potomac River
Mr. Cecil
Cecil’s Drug Co
Salvation Army
Philmore Lilly
Ottis Mendenhall
Rotary Club
Ottis
Mena
T. A. Sykes
In Memoriam Ottis Mendenhall dies at 55
Ottis E E Mendenhall longtime High Point Monthly Meeting clerk and state senator candidate died July 6 1930 at age 55 Born June 5 1875 in Deep River area son of J N and Martha Wheeler Mendenhall Educated Guilford and Haverford colleges married Lizzette Brown April 10 1907 The letter notes his service to the Quaker church and state leadership with strong local ties.
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Ottis EE. Mendenhall
High Point Monthly Meeting
Old “Deep River
J. N
Martha Wheeler Mendenhall
Guilford College
North Carolina
Haverford College
Lizzette Brown
Lexington
High Point
N. CC
Ottis Mendenhall
Quaker Church
Prohibition Debate on Drunken Driving and Eighteenth Amendment
A letter discusses drunk driving times and braking, cites Ontario warnings, and notes a rise in auto crash deaths in Canada. It mentions Ruth Bryan Owen's pro prohibition stance and a Florida primary result, with reference to Taft and Fisher on the Amendment. Signed by Mrs. R. M. Andrews.
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Government of
Ontario
Canada
United States Census Bureau
Ruth Bryan Owen
Dewitt T. Dennis
Florida
Taft
Irving Fisher
Congress
High Point W. C. T. U
R. M Andrews
Mr. Midyette and Neighbors in an Odd Classified Ad
A reader recalls an Elizabeth Independent classified column from last Friday that surprised and prompted a reread, noting an unusual advertisement. The piece reflects on quirks in local notices and the effect on perception.
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Midyette
the Enterprise
Elizabeth Independent
Lelip
Walter L Midgette offers groceries to Camden County poor
A Mildam North Carolina note by Walter L. Midgette announces help for the very poor of Camden County who are without support or work. He pledges to give small groceries as a charitable gesture reflecting his belief that God assists him.
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Camden County
Camden
South Mills
Old Trap
Camden Court House
Elizabeth City
Norfolk
High Point
Welfare Board
Walter L. Midgette
Mildam, N. C
Not enough context on Mr Midgette to title
A fragmented OCR snippet shows a phrase about Mr Midgette who cares for others and aims to ease life, but no clear event, date, or roles are identified to anchor a full summary.
Citizens Back City Facilities Effort in 1930 Letter
O E Davis of High Point expresses gratitude for a Friday editorial titled A High Service That A City Must Ren der. He praises the article and notes Colored citizens support improvements, offering to assist in securing necessary facilities with loyal cooperation.
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High Point
N. C
the Enterprise
O. E. Davis
Tax revenues rise as 1930 income tax tops three billion
Income tax payments for fiscal year 1930 totaled 3 038 498 929 with 2 410 230 889 going to the treasury. New York led with 928 473 312 26 in taxes and misc taxes, North Carolina 16 987 037 in income tax plus 257 276 180 in misc taxes, Illinois 247 139 211 32, Pennsylvania 230 204 815 17. Most southern states saw declines except North Carolina Virginia Maryland and Kentucky.
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Treasury
Internal Revenue Bureau
New York
North Carolina
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Maryland
Kentucky
Complimentary Young Lawyer Faces Murder Trial Next Week
A lawyer notes a shift from defending burglars and tramps to handling a murder case next week. The exchange hints at growing confidence and changing clientele in the legal practice.
No Hope for Young Prospect in Well Digging Trade
A quoted exchange notes scant odds for a young man starting low to rise, with the response stating that the speaker’s business is digging wells as contractors.
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G. R. Shiplett
Jake L. Sechrest
W. N. Kinney
Cay
R. I. Grant
Sanitary Department
J. E. Horney
W. M. Epps
City
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R. A. Hampton
D. H. Harcock
L. S. Deal
W. G. Metcalf
G. A. Kerr
Mr. Midgette
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