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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1931
Page
4
A devotional note from June 9 1981 cites St Luke 1 78 and quotes Bishop Bernolds on mercy. It emphasizes holy mercy that pardons sin and serves penitent souls as sanctuary rather than shielding the presumptuous.
The Mexican President calls the Oklahoma killing of two young Mexican men a private affair while acknowledging the danger of rapid gun use. The officer fired as the men ran, with no felonies charged, raising calls for rigorous investigation and warning of growing international ill will.
David Lawrence, 43, a Princeton graduate and veteran Washington journalist, offers three million dollars for the Washington Post. Known for unbiased political reporting and the United States Daily, he built a reputation without sensationalism and aims to acquire a paper of ordinary variety in Washington.
Alumni and friends celebrated Dr. Frank P. Graham at Chapel Hill with widespread praise for his leadership. They noted his people skills and growing influence across North Carolina as the legislature increased the university budget from 573000 to 721000 annually.
The statement signals expected strong state funding and backing for the University under Graham's influence, with officials indicating generosity similar to past levels.
North Carolina receives a smaller share of federal spending than other states. The article cites a $6,830,000 current share and a $415,000,000 federal buildings budget with NC under-average. It notes waterways and salary allocations favor other states, and predicts $2,800,000 yearly for new road-building may be reduced by the new state law.
A local observer notes the fascination of watching building foundations and bricklaying in progress. People pause on Main Street to watch Col. Bob Ragan’s site through The Enterprise building window, pondering the sense of constructive achievement and the allure of hands-on craft.
An Ohio recipient receives a letter mailed decades ago from a relative, a remarkable postal delay of about seventy years highlighting a rare historical postal lapse and its personal significance.
Bruce Catton surveys Frank Lloyd Wright who argues for smaller cities and fewer skyscrapers. Wright envisions a nation of sprawling land around homes with rapid transit allowing work hubs and parks, while life grows freer and more private.
A meandering note blends a humorous jingle with a glimpse of progress as Bud Fisher is urged by the author to answer a query. Excavation outside the window, clanks and mules, while a journalist seeks calm amid noise and the era’s bustle.
The National Confectioners Association, meeting in Chicago, reports the all-day sucker remains the candy most sold in large quantities. The piece notes this comforting persistence amid a wave of changing customs and a desire for tradition.
Political Pete claims the effectiveness of oratorical gestures depends largely on the forum. He emphasizes adapting during speeches to suit the setting and audience for persuasive impact.
A soda jerker trips while serving drinks and spills milk shakes, remarking casually that the drinks are on me. No injuries reported as the mishap draws amused reactions from onlookers.
A brief remark frames the film industry as fundamentally sound despite playful chatter about its state and future. The comment notes the overall vitality of movie production and distribution amidst lighthearted dialogue.
Conrad Feezer a Davidson county native with roots in Southmont died near Lamar Colorado and was returned for burial in Davidson county. Funeral services occurred Sunday at 2 PM at Lick Creek Primitive Baptist church near High Rock. He was 48, survived by his wife and three children. A former Davidson county teacher, he spent about two decades farming and raising stock in Colorado.
An Indiana woman found 17 150 in government notes buried in four jars while digging in her garden. The rediscovered funds were reportedly hidden years ago and preserve the era of paper currency.
The piece argues best odds of success come from choosing the right horse alongside selecting the right opportunity. It emphasizes evaluating performance, fit, and timing to maximize outcomes.
A terse editorial note argues that crime persists because many gangsters escape punishment after being framed, reflecting public frustration with the justice system and calls for accountability.
Discussions suggest cinema audiences in Italy are cooling on Mussolini era films as the fascist leader’s aura appears insufficient to boost box office. Industry voices say the public prefers narratives over propaganda and highlights a shift away from state aligned productions.
Authorities assert the Mediterranean fruit fly situation is under control, but questions remain whether earlier eradication efforts fully succeeded and if new outbreaks could occur.
A New England couple proposed married and began a honeymoon in Honolulu within three days. The brief trip breezed through planning and travel, ending with a note that the return journey might avoid Reno.
The remark notes an unexplained wool surplus this year while indirectly referencing new 1931 bathing suits worn by girls, suggesting a playful guess about fashion signaling stock levels.
June 9 reports reveal a list of new notaries public including W. B. Barnette Davidson Urano Cox Greenville T. J. Ellis Star T. D. Free High Point Ruth A. Gaddy Concord A. C Hudson Greensboro Frankie L. Neal Charlotte Margaret Palmer Gastonia Leta M. Shields Greensboro Roberta Smith Kinston Gilmer Welch Asheville Nina White High Point M. W. White Charlotte D. A. Holland Angier.
In Ardmore Oklahoma Deputy Sheriff Bill Guess and Cecil Crosby faced murder charges for the slaying of Emilio Cortes Rubio and Manuel Gomez. Investigators say Guess fired the fatal shots after the two Mexicans displayed automatic pistols while parked on a highway.
In a letter from The Enterprise, George H. Crowell praises Calvary church Women’s Bible class for a Sunday session on Jesus Christ crucified and the Atonement. He notes Pastor Bro. Kirk and Sunday school supervisor Mr. Holton, then mentions travel to Chapel Hill for a class reunion and Duke commencement events with fellow George H. Crowell Jr.
A worksheet style clue list mixes many definitions and wordplay prompts across horizontal and vertical entries. It references historical puzzle style hints and a question about a destroyed armory in a city, with numerous numbered clues for letters, synonyms, and word forms.
A 1920s era debate presents figures on liquor spending, noting the peak years 1914 to 1916 with nationwide salaries and wages totaling about 35 billion dollars and liquor spending at 3.5 billion. It compares 1929 income of 91 billion to projected 9 billion if ten percent was still spent on liquor, and cites estimates of bootleg liquor expenditures around 2.8 billion, with authorities saying this figure is overstated by about two billion.
The American Business Men's Prohibition Foundation challenged the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment over a claim that $2.89 billion was spent on liquor in 1929. The foundation disputed the size of the bootleg liquor market as asserted by the wets in a statement released through the National WCTU headquarters.
A large congregation gathered at the Hast Third avenue tabernacle for the Ham evangelistic campaign opening. Evangelist M. F. Ham preached the initial sermon as Lexington churches support the effort. Services are planned for six weeks with evening meetings at 7 o clock.
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