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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1932

Page

4

Quote from Matthew about beams and splinters

A biblical verse contrasts noticing a brother’s flaw with ignoring one’s own large fault. The line urges self examination before judgment, citing Matthew 7 3 5 to warn against hypocritical scrutiny.

The Nature of Mellon s Tenacity

Andrew Mellon denies returning home to reign yet shows Scotchlike persistence. The piece questions why he stayed in the treasury through three administrations and why he quit at a crucial moment, amid debt reduction and looming taxes, while serving as ambassador to Britain.

Ndrew Mellon Mr. Mellon Mellon Treasury Secretary of the Treasury

A Proposal to Send Negroes Back South Sparks Debate

The letter to Governor Gardner proposes Southern states join the North to return unemployed Black migrants to the South to solve urban joblessness. It argues the plan harms both regions and ignores the South’s own economic strain, while condemning blame on Northern mood and policy. A Child Lover.

Gardner

Frankenstein of the Straight Eight Dies

Fred Duesenberg dies from pneumonia, removing a key figure in automotive speed and the development of the straight eight engine. Alongside his brother August and Harry Miller, he dominated early racing with eight cylinder cars and influenced industry expansion into high efficiency engines.

Fred Duesenberg Duesenberg August Harry Miller

Shopping With Little Children In A Sweltering Street Scene

The Enterprise describes a crowded busy block in heat with families and crying children. A pitiful boy bears marks from his father's blows while a baby sobs in a car under a tantrum driven by fear and pain. The piece condemns child abuse witnessed amid market bustle.

the Enterprise

Holding Companies and the Need for Federal Regulation

Bruce Catton argues the Federal Power Commission should vigorously regulate public utility holding companies to prevent inflated valuations and higher rates. He cites a case where holding companies push up from five to twenty five million, forcing consumers to bear the cost. He warns Congress to act promptly. Gene Tunney may pursue politics, with his campaigning in Connecticut seen as a sign of a broader political future. The retired champion’s public speaking skill makes him a potential candidate for office.

Federal Power Commission Uncle Sam Public Public Utilities Commission John Power Commission Congress Gene Tunney Connecticut Tunney

Racing pioneer dies at 55 from machine he built

The article recalls Ket, noted for his racing cars and speed boat motors, whose death at 55 followed injuries from a crash and a pneumonia complication. The piece hints at a Frankenstein like fate as the inventor dies from the machine he created.

Ket

Al Capone Sits At First Base For Penitentiary Team

The note claims Al Capone is playing first base for the Atlanta Penitentiary team and suggests he should be a strong fielder to handle the bag.

al Capone Atlanta

Western college reports enrollment of a 70 year old man

A western college records the enrollment of a man aged 70, noting he had secured a magazine scholarship at some point, and implying he may have won the award previously.

A Western College

Interest Quickens In Furniture Show Here

The 12th annual mid summer Southern Furniture market drew buyers from a dozen states with 140 arriving yesterday and 46 more by 2 pm today. Exhibitors reported stronger sales across lines, and a large crowd attended a 9 pm to 1 am dance at the Sheraton Hotel featuring How ard Ennis and his orchestra.

Southern Exposition Sheraton Howard Ennis Statesville Southern Retail Furniture Dealers Association Frank B. Morris Winston-Salem Charlottesville Southern Furniture Market Association Elwood Hotel George L. Hackney Lexington North South Carolina Tennessee Pennsylvania New York Arkansas Virginia West Virginia Florida Maryland Alabama Bahama Islands Porto Rico

North Carolina mill workers urged to return to work

Mills reopen after conflict as owners pledge fair wages and workers are urged to report for duty. Leaders warn nonreporting workers will be treated as seeking to end employment while mass meetings set turnout at Junior and Senior high schools.

Adams-Millis Adams- Millis American Federation of Full Fashioned Emil Rieve Philadelphia New York Beulah Carter Miss Carter Asheville High Point Daily News Record North Carolina Fromm Slane Hosiery Mills Amos Hosiery Mills Thomas Mills, Inc Commonwealth Hos C. E. Kearns & Son, Inc Melrose Hosiery Mills Robbins Knitting Co Adams Millis, Corp'n Triangle Hosiery Covington Crown Hosiery Mill Byrum Hosy Frank Wineskie

Community drives for Octagon coupons aid High Point Children’s Home

Citizens of High Point and surrounding areas are urged to turn in Octagon soap coupons and wrappers to help re furnish the Children’s Home. Colgate and Company of New York backs the extended campaign through August with dormitory frigidaires previously supplied, led by Mrs. A. G. Dizon and Mrs. R. H. Shaw of the Woman’s Auxiliaries. Contact Mrs. Shaw at 2735 or drop items at her Montlieu home.

High Point Colgate and Company Soap Manufacturers New York A. G. Dizon R. H. Shaw

Last Rites for Mrs. Mary Hayman Held at Springfield Friends

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary Ellen Hayman aged 66 at Springfield Friends church Archdale with Rev. Reuben Payne and Rev. J C Gatewood officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers included A L Delk C A Hiatt I F Farlow J R Pless Jene Devis R H Hilliard. Flowers were carried by Grace Davis Ula Hilliard Essie Davis Leona Davis Mrs George Miller and Mrs R H Hilliard. The service featured songs Shall We Gather at the River and Abide With Me. The funeral party departed Sechrest funeral home at 2 o clock.

Mary Ellen Hayman Archdale Springfield Friends Church Reuben Payne Archdale Friends Church J. C. Gatewood Oak Grove Baptist Church A. L. Delk C. A. Hiatt I. F. Farlow J. R. Pless Jene Devis R. H. Hilliard Grace Davis Ula Hilliard Essie Davis Leona Davis George Miller Sechrest

Billing Crew For Circus In Town

Mike Pyne publicity director for Dill's circus arrives with a 22 man billing crew to High Point for a August 3 show. The team begins posting colorful notices with pictures of animals acrobats clowns and riders in the city and nearby communities.

Mike Pyne Dill’s Circus High Point

Miss Jessie Swaney Laid To Rest In Wide Tribute

Funeral services for Miss Jessie Swaney aged 24 were held at Randleman Christian church with Rev T R Howard officiating. She died after a 14 month illness at Guilford County Sanatorium and was buried in St Pauls M E B church cemetery. Pallbearers included L I Hare and W L Barley among others. honorary pallbearers were J P East and G E Dowd. Flowers carried by local women. choir sang favorite hymns as crowds filled the church. The funeral procession departed 2 PM from 405 Greer Street.

Jessie Swaney Guilford County Randleman Christian Church T. R. Howard Pentecostal Holiness Church St. Pauls M. EB. Church Messrs. L. I. Hare W. L. Barley Austin Hart Nolan Millis L. M. Starnes Walt Brooks J. P. East E. A. Dellinger G. E. Dowd Robert Tysinger Dock Gtevens R. L. Gates Elizabeth Scarce Julia Williams Margaret Whittaker Lena Pierce Josephine East Mildred Cross Lida Rey Bertha Mullis Grace Young Gaynelle Millikan Jesus Greer Street

Picnic at Municipal Lake Brims with Joyful Fellowship

A Mechanicsville and South Main Juniors picnic at the Municipal Lake drew families and Greenboro church members for games, a large feast, and warm fellowship. Geo H Crowell praises the crowd, urges continued community spirit, and closes with blessings.

the Enterprise Mechanicsville South Main Greensboro Grace Geo H Crowell

Warpath fugitives: three states hunt escaped inmates

Authorities in three southern states resumed a wide search for escaped prisoners from Marion Virginia and from Wetumpka Alabama. Five inmates from the South western Hospital for the Insane at Marion were seen in rugged mountains, aided by airplanes bloodhounds and posses. In Alabama, five of ten white convicts from a Wetumpka transport truck were captured or tracked. others sought near the Columbus Georgia border. Louisiana police hunted three Angola prison escapees. The long termers include Willie Dupont John Anderson and Emmett Wattigny. three others have been captured, one seriously wounded.

Southwestern Hospital For the Insane Marion Alabama Wetumpka Alabama River Columbus Louisiana Angola Willie Dupont John Anderson Emmett Wattigny

Dairy Worker Electrocuted at Asheboro Dairy

Tom Turner about 50 was instantly killed at a local dairy when a spraying machine short circuited sending thousands of volts through his body into a wet concrete floor. The machine had been repaired after a wiring failure and Turner was about to test it. He was a native of the county and had recently returned from Florida. He leaves a son and numerous relatives.

Asheboro Tom Turner Here Florida

Prudential Insurance Sues for Property Possession in High Point

The Prudential Insurance Company of America filed suit in High Point Municipal Court against W. F. Taylor and Sadie Taylor seeking possession of property and ejectment. The plaintiff alleges wrongful possession since May 22 and seeks rent of 25 dollars per month from May 22 until eviction.

Prudential Insurance Company of America Today High Point Municipal W. F. Taylor Sadie Taylor

Crabs Resemble Stones on Beach

A reader notes that some crabs mimic pebbles on their shore habitat making them hard to spot among the sands and rocks. The observation highlights crustacean camouflage and adaptive patterns observed along the coast.

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE High Point Enterprise J. P. Rawley R. B. Terry H. A. Cecil Ano. Ff Edwards CG M. Waynick N. C City of Dept Nee , Pres B. Terry P. Rawley Pub EB. Kats Special Advertising New York City Chicago, Ill Philadelphia, Pa Detroit Frankenstein Bruce Catton Human Nature Alaska Kalervo Oberg Colgate and Company Mrs Mary Hayman Dixie Warpath
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