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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
4
A compact reflection contrasts Isaiah and Legouvé upholding humility and the fragility of status. It warns that a proud person underestimates the void left by their death and the insignificance of worldly rank.
An editorial credits Governor Gardner with boosting rural condition through live at home campaigns. A Dean at State College estimates 16 million dollars extra value from crops, based on a survey of nearly 12 thousand farms, highlighting improved production and economic balance of trade for North Carolina.
The prohibition enforcement chief vows to attack large commercial operations rather than small bootleggers. He rejects sensational raids and aims to strike at root causes, comparing small-fry repression to futile dyke repairs and urging a flood‑control policy for real effect.
Federal agents stopped use of municipal vessels in New York harbor to unload whiskey from rum running ships. City workers were among those arrested and suspended. Observers suspect higher level tolerance masked a profitable sideline, now challenged by enforcement efforts.
Among the pleasanter signs of the times are predictions by well known cotton manufacturers in the south that the worst of the low mood in the textile industry is past. The industry shows cautious optimism with leaders expressing faith in a steadily improving market.
The city argues its lofty debt was driven by fast population growth and early utilities expansion. Officials note progress in retiring bonds at 250000 dollars annually and expect debt to reach a manageable level within a few years without new large issuances.
Willard K. Denton, president of the Metropolitan League of Savings and Loan associations, warns young buyers not to turn a house into a home before paying at least 25 percent of the cost in cash. He also cautions against buying homes priced above three times family income, arguing earnings should constrain investments.
A High Point column examines city finances, noting total debts near 9.66 million against 49 million taxable property. It discusses debt limits, state rules, and prudent borrowing, interleaving reflections on home ownership, book publishing trends, and nature’s power as a cautionary frame.
A North Carolina editorial warns the state board of equalization may penalize counties not passing school cost savings to taxpayers. The piece notes 93 counties draw from the fund, with 30 taking more than half their school costs, and one county receiving over 70 percent. It questions the seriousness of tax relief and questions the board’s drastic plan to enforce economies in local government.
Actress Odette Myrtis says Americans see life as either lousy or marvelous and to American girls everything is awful or cute. Ruth Bryan Owen jokes Uncle Sam should have a wife as Secretary Mellon might favor a treasury surplus.
The American Dental Association has approved whiskey and brandy as medicinal agents in dentistry. The era of the dentist’s office as a filling station emerges as alcohol aids are embraced for procedures.
Lexington July 31 Thirty children aged five to fifteen who have spent eight weeks at the Kiddie Camp near Lexington will not be pleased when the camp closes in two weeks. Sponsored by the Kiwanis club and funded by county city appropriations and private gifts, the camp aims to boost health to prevent tuberculosis. Nurse Miss Muriel Allen oversees the camp this summer, now in its second year at this location with a semi permanent house and Pilgrim Reformed church ground lease for five years.
The mayor’s pledge to probe bootleggers is critiqued and extended to a broader call for ongoing investigations. The piece humorously questions who will audit the investigators. It also notes a tax reduction to 1.20 per hundred and urges scrutiny of the city treasury and finance.
Mrs J F Westmoreland, 79, died at home after a stroke four weeks earlier. A longtime Thomasville resident and First Baptist member, she was widow of Senator J F Westmoreland. Survived by one son and three daughters, 23 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren. funeral planned at First Baptist Church tomorrow afternoon conducted by Rev G A Martin.
Three men were captured and a still seized in Conrad Hill Township early yesterday by Deputy Sheriff J M Bodenhamer and Policeman J P Harrigan. They confiscated a small stock of liquor and destroyed a barrel of beer, delivering the still to Sheriff Fred C Sink. The arrested were Julius Hunt Charlie Workman and George Noo. The still was in full blast at the raid.
O A Kirkman, a prominent Greensboro figure and former municipal court judge, died at age 53 after earning respect for boldness and kindness. Born near Lindley’s nursery in West Greensboro, he was part of a large family and married Lula Hammer. He belonged to Wesley Memorial M E church.
A joint meeting of the Lexington Rotary and Kiwanis clubs was held at the Pilgrim Reformed church near Lexington yesterday at noon. Hay Mc Crary, Rotary president, spoke as featured speaker. Charles LeFebre and Mr and Mrs Zeb Walser Jr provided music including a duet by Bob Holmes and Turner Wall, recent fathers, singing She's My Baby Now.
The Thomasville Casket company, recently organized by J. E. Clodfelter and J. L. Russell, will begin operation tomorrow. Machinery and equipment have been installed and a force of workmen employed. The plant on College street will produce medium priced caskets at a capacity of 50 per week.
Public auction to sell a Guilford County North Carolina tract described as part of Eastview lot 140 bounded by Richland avenue and Lake Street. The sale, at 2 30 p m on September 1 1930, is to satisfy a $2 000 deed of trust default by E Wray Farlow and Savannah H Farlow. Terms: cash. Trustee V A Idol. Attorneys Peacock Dalton.
An advertisement touts Dave’s Mentha Pepsin as a fast remedy for acute stomach distress. It claims one dessert spoonful relieves gas, belching, acidity, and indigestion within minutes, with a money back guarantee via regular druggists and Mann Drug Stores selling it.
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