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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1931
Page
4
A brief devotional note features biblical and ancient world wisdom. The quotes from Ecclesiastes and Zoroaster frame a page segment on faith and the divine, reflecting on fear of God and the unity of all things under a higher power.
Farmers at Raleigh annual convention heard North Carolina senator J. W. Bailey press agriculture as key to public welfare and ask for a revival of farming on a sound economic basis. He urged cooperation in marketing and acreage control but offered no new or plausible political remedies.
The High Point city council plans a downward revision of the wholesale price it pays for electric current. The paper urges a full exposure of the case against the current source and notes the city pays about 1.75 per unit, near a half cent above private Duke Power rates, while reselling to residents.
Debate calls for public justification of rising municipal contract costs. Officials urge airing terms to show whether the city should continue paying current prices and require the other party to justify charges before residents.
North Carolina observes Georgia tobacco market results as an index for its own crop prospects. Opening prices fell slightly but day averages compare to last year. subnormal offerings align with government forecasts of a reduced crop. A profitable rally could ease Tar Heel tax and debt pressures by boosting buying and paying power, tying tobacco prices to state finances.
The paper notes several typhoid fever cases in the city with no single infection source. It urges vigilance as parks and playgrounds open and warns against polluted water at the municipal golf course behind the fifth tee.
An analysis by the Manufacturers' Record notes a trend toward locating new and expanded industries in smaller cities. In 1930, 150 new manufacturing enterprises and 268 plant expansions occurred across 26 states, with many moves from metropolitan centers to cheaper, resource-rich locations. The South hosts many of the new opportunities as firms seek favorable sites for branches and future growth.
The article argues that the last decade saw industrial progress and that current conditions offer a rare opportunity for chambers of commerce, public utilities, and investors in Southern cities to plan widespread growth. It stresses that the South provides unmatched advantages and calls for internal development to spark future activity.
The London agreement buys Germany a breathing space but the crisis remains. A new era of international cooperation is essential, with disarmament talks, reduced arms, and tempered national pride. Athletics and civic duty are urged as positive forces while global interdependence reshapes American views.
Entrants must have at least 20 serviceable teeth to qualify. The issue hints at forthcoming dental work to repair the bridge. Local officials emphasize compliance while contestants await possible restorations.
The office sage notes the elevator man can tell you where to get off and make you like it, stressing practical guidance in navigating buildings.
A furniture show at the Southern Furniture Exhibition builds interest with replicas of historic styles and modern designs in varied grades. The piece praises bargain prices, warns of market decline, notes the absence of Sam Davis of the Southern Chair company and pays tribute to his four decades of industry leadership in High Point.
A letter from W E B Hussey of 2328 English Street complains that the city widened English Street by eighteen feet total without providing sewer. He says assessments are higher than promised and urges sewer installation before ongoing interest payments. He urges action by the city board.
Washington reports the United States aeronautics branch says the number of approved type certificates has risen from 1908 to more than 7300 in five years. Five years earlier facilities included 17 radio stations 12 airway stations 1652 beacons 143 air way stations 347 intermediate fields and 15900 miles of lighted airways.
Fifty six farm women from nearly all North Carolina counties will receive Honor Certificates for four years of attendance and outstanding work at the seventh annual short course for farm women at State College Raleigh. The ceremony, chaired by Mrs Jane J McKimmon, features Dean I C Schaub and Dr W C Riddick. Attendance grows from 30 last year, with a total of over a thousand delegates at the convention last year from 71 counties.
Mrs. Willie H. Tarpley, president of the Business and Professional Women's club, says heat and pools make bare legs acceptable. A girl is as pure with bare legs as with stockings, she states, though not as pretty.
Raleigh July 29. Director Frank Dunlap of the personnel division is compiling confidential reports from each department and division head on their employees as preparation for a full personnel survey. He is currently reviewing payrolls to approve checks with his staff before state auditor issuance.
Rev Dr S W Taylor of High Point will preach the Sunday sermon at Mount Carmel Methodist Protestant church five miles south of Lexington. Former pastors including Powell Stilts Abernethy Way Crutchfield Ridge are expected to attend. Revival starts with afternoon and evening services led by Rev D I Garner continuing through the week.
The current Library of Congress building represents an investment of eight to nine million dollars.
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