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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1931
Page
4
A quotation from Isaiah warns idol makers while a note claims New York Governor Roosevelt enjoys assembling miniature wooden boats as a hobby. The passage suggests democrats practice governance as prep for leading the state.
A Durham dinner honors John Sprunt Hill former highway commission member and new chair speaks. E B Jeffress, tied to Raleigh debates, will eulogize Hill. Hill fought to resist centralization of road building and opposed state control, earning praise as a public spirited citizen. Has Hill been converted by the changes?
The piece notes democratic focus on presidential choice and possible GOP friction over Hoover in 1932. It highlights speculation sparked by Colonel Mann of Tennessee visiting Linville North Carolina as one of the era’s notable political colonels alongside Colonel House.
Col Mann leaves Hoover supporters as he contemplates starting a southern campaign against Hoover. He has spoken openly about organizing the south at the convention to defeat Hoover, challenging his claimed influence in shifting southern votes. Mann’s past prominence in the 1928 campaign is noted, raising questions about his true political power.
The piece laments the abundance of lengthy political speeches in bad weather conditions and on convention platforms. It argues that many speakers waste time, lack clear purpose, and speak at length to mask embarrassment, reflecting a widespread critique of excessive political rhetoric.
Bruce Catton ponders credulity as Lake Erie residents chase a sea serpent hoax. He notes the lure of believing impossibilities and expands to critique Prohibition enforcement, the dry agent risks, and toll bridges versus public, free crossings.
In Mecklenburg county a family reunion adopted a resolution pledging members to support the law and the eighteenth amendment. The piece notes the impact of family instruction on order and decency and questions bootlegger support, stressing effects on governmental machinery and patronage.
The Saturday Evening Post publishes an interview with an elderly New Yorker discussing profits in stumps and panies. The article argues the present depression won’t last and urges readers to seek optimism for stocks, equipment, real estate, or retail with renewed confidence.
A woman delegate at the Raleigh farmers convention urged shorter speeches and less politics to improve programs. She echoed the male and female consensus, noting preachers often preach too long and politicians crowd the hours with lengthy addresses.
Report notes King George wearing a yellow vest at a recent garden party. The piece also jokes about the royal habit of eating eggs precisely, reflecting on his meticulous dining style.
A sports writer urges a moratorium on pugilism with a stipulation that contestants lay down their arms. The proposal frames boxing as a sport in need of self restraint and peace.
Many unemployed men in California have turned to gold digging as a potential livelihood. They remain on the rocks until they strike, facing long odds and scant prospects.
Alaska reports rising sales of electric fans amid concerns over summer comfort. Some observers joke about importing snow for winter carnivals as a playful response to climate shifts.
The pilot notes that ongoing maintenance and operating costs matter far more than the initial price. He stresses reliable parts, service networks, and long term budgeting to ensure safe flights and sustainable operations.
In the evolving Franco German financial situation Paris appears ready to concede on key terms despite mounting pressure. The shift signals potential recalibration of fiscal policy amid rising tension between the two EU economies.
Brief notes on the furniture show appear in The Enterprise editorial page as a substitute for Conglomerated Effusions. Copeland’s byline is omitted in error and the column is attributed to him.
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh July 30. Local Government Commission warns that many counties cities and towns lack adequate sinking funds for term bonds. Failures to set aside funds and improper loans from sinking funds have drained reserves leaving towns to refund bonds or face losses. District officials note counties improved since 1927 1929 laws but towns still show weakness with repeated cases of fund dissipation. The mayor of an eastern town borrowed 2000 from the sinking fund years ago, with no security, and lost both principal and interest.
The Ham tabernacle a large wooden building used by the Ham evangel istic party during a seven week county revival in Lexington has been bought by J. T. Hedrick a local capitalist. It will host union preaching services for the summer and when no longer needed he plans to sell it and donate the proceeds to United Charities in the city.
Funeral services for Mrs Julia A Conrad aged 73 were held at the First Methodist church in Lexington after an illness of one week. Rev J E Abernethy officiated and interment followed in the city cemetery. A native of Lexington she was a daughter of the late Richard Earnhardt and had been living in Pryse Kentucky.
The body of William A. Bryan 76 owner of Montonese house a large summer resort on Long Island Sound was en route to Raleigh N C for burial Funeral services were held here last night He formerly ran a hotel in Wilmington N C and managed hotels in Biltmore Augusta Ga and North Augusta S C He was a Bran ford native and Columbia College graduate Survived by his widow one daughter and a sister
The record notes that incubators appeared in Europe by 1777 A.D. while Chinese and Egyptian peoples practiced artificial incubation more than two millennia ago, highlighting early poultry husbandry across civilizations.
A Christmas bread superstition claims bread baked during the holiday never goes stale. The note reflects folk belief about durability and seasonal bake practices.
Rev O F Barnes of Columbus Ga formerly active in local evangelistic work will open a series of meetings at Cedar Lodge park on a brush arbor donated by John W Lambeth to Oak Hill Baptist church. Services set for 10 am and 7 30 pm daily through the week. A M Hiatt near town has suffered apoplexy and is seriously ill after a recent collapse. Hiatt is a prominent farmer and former North Carolina legislator.
A F Cavanaugh and E A Pegg assist Greens boro jeweler J D Ross while Mrs David Wagoner returns home from City Memorial Hospital. Miss Wayel Bumgardner entertained guest Hilda Koontz from Lexington with 22 attendees. An Weiner roast at Everharts Lake honored Koontz with Thomasville friends present.
William H. Alexander, a local farmer near the city, argues that a bushel of wheat cannot purchase a two horse plow point. The remark reflects agricultural price concerns and local market conditions.
Union county educator Co F Gaddy former Mills Home school principal and superintendent has been appointed to the North Carolina Equalization Board in Raleigh by Governor Gardner. He and his family will move to Raleigh soon. Gaddy was considered capable and well studied by colleagues.
Raleigh July 30 36 new motorcycle patrolmen join the State Highway Patrol and receive weeks of intensive training in Raleigh. Captain Charles D. Farmer and veteran officers supervise riding drills at the State Fair grounds and on nearby highways. Night patrol lessons cover headlight and tail light inspection and routine highway work. Patrol officials praise the new recruits progress and expect them to perform on the roads soon.
Lexington July 30 So Lexington Methodist Protestant church a suburban church in the city industrial section welcomed about 1500 members during a seven week revival. Pastor Rev C G Youthful led the campaign with strong participation. The church reports more new members than any other in the city or county.
A new device by Henry N. Sweet emits tones matching insect wing vibrations to attract pests. The sound projector lures insects toward a lethal mechanism, highlighting a controversial method of pest control.
A collage of crossword style clues with definitions for horizontal and vertical entries. It lists items such as rivers, animals, actions, colors, and formal terms, inviting word formation and cross checking among intersecting letters.
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