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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1931
Page
4
The Wake Superior Court under Judge Vernon Cooper ruled that evidence failed to block a bond sale for Raleigh's new auditorium. The decision upholds the special bond election and signals progress toward an I notional convention venue at the state capital despite concerns about public debt.
The Illinois House unanimously approves a bill fixing license taxes on the first three stores owned by one chain at 25 dollars and charging 1000 dollars for each additional store. Proponents say the measure aims to disrupt large chain control in the state.
The article details how bottlers, led by former Lieutenant Governor J. Elmer Long, proposed paying $100000 more than demanded as a show of support. The legislature debated a three percent sales tax and the offer was accepted then nullified by a clerk, leaving the tax unchanged. A separate statute addressed refunding mistakenly collected income tax from a merchant.
The governor says a way will be found to accept a bottling tax payment though authority is unclear. The tax was intended by the state and accepted by bottlers, and the state needs the money for a biennium with levies not expected to cover obligations.
High Point proposes relocating the North Carolina Industrial Commission from Raleigh to cut costs and place the agency at the region’s business center. The change would require a law amendment and council of state approval, with High Point offering suitable quarters and a central location.
Over 60 days a local firm sold 21 houses and auction site sales on Friday and Saturday reflected growing activity. The market, long depressed since 1929, is rebounding with restrained price levels and careful value considerations, signaling a steadier investment climate without the overhang of inflated paper profits.
A Duke University commencement attendee warned that about 300 graduates entering a low mood economy face a tough business start. A veteran High Point observer notes earlier graduates found easy money, but today many must work harder. Yet he believes the enterprising graduate can still find opportunity despite difficulties.
Without protest High Point yields to the loss of district offices of the old highway commission as the community remains silent while others take control.
The article notes offices seek retention not reflecting local appreciation as Old Highway District HQ moves. J W Mills, the fifth district engineer, will head construction in the new board, relocating from High Point to Greensboro, with observers praising his steady work and continuity.
The Sunday meditation recalls Jesus speaking with the Samaritan woman at the well near Jerusalem. It contrasts social divides and shows Jesus disregarding caste, gender, and sectarian norms to reach a soul in need, illustrating crisis moments arriving in ordinary hours.
The First Words of Jesus form an appeal as he asks for drink at the well. His humble approach shows true preaching by example, inviting the outcast to salvation and drawing a village to Christ through her testimony.
The state politics report notes shifts in labor and printing duties, rumors of Frank R. McNinch joining the federal power commission, Ashe county attorney Tom C. Rowle considering a senatorial run, and Jake Newell of Charlotte as a Morrison challenger. Mr. Grist announces his entry for the 1942 Democratic nomination for U S Senator from North Carolina.
A fevered monologue blends weather misery with satirical bits about summer aims and odd predictions. It weaves comic asides about style, famous figures, and a jumble of trivia from Beau Brummel to Bedlam, ending with a slew of random facts.
A devotional verse laments harsh words and a stained conscience. The speaker pleads for truth and restraint, asking guidance from the Father of infinite love to keep words pure and avoid future harm. A distant bird’s song underscores inner guilt and the ache of wrongdoing.
A speaker invokes the American creed that all men are created equal and argues a poor man should have equal opportunity in government. He promises to outline a campaign platform with solutions to state and national problems, emphasizing accessibility for the less wealthy.
The president tours Indiana Ohio and Illinois as political maneuvering unfolds. Indiana Republicans faced major losses while Illinois heads to Lincoln’s tomb to rally. Democratic talks center on Roosevelt and Smith with potential bids by Ritchie Cox Baker Young and McAdoo among others.
Prominent religious leaders lead five twenty minute talks for children ages six to sixteen as East Green Street Baptist Church opens a two week Bible school. Rev J D Barnette will supervise with Mrs W C Campbell Miss Elizabeth Stephens Miss Edith Culler and Mrs George T Tunstall heading four divisions. Sessions run weekdays with 10 30 am talks on reverence faithfulness kindness love and service led by local pastors and teachers.
Burial services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs J J Wheeler of Washington D C follow a three day illness and will be held at Oakwood cemetery at 10 30 this morning Mrs Wheeler before marriage was Miss Mabel Aldridge daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Aldridge of North Main street this city
In Greenville Georgia on June 1 citizens backed a Roosevelt for president clubs movement adjourning at a mass meeting. The gathering approved a resolution endorsing Roosevelt and urged statewide organization of supporting clubs.
The fifth annual Vacation Church School at Wesley Memorial Methodist opens Monday at 9 15 with sessions from 9 15 to 11 45 for two weeks starting June 22 and ending July 3. Activities include worship study handwork and recreation for ages 4 to 12.
The annual Vacation Bible School at Central Friends church begins tomorrow at 8:45 AM and runs for three weeks. Five morning sessions 8:45 to 11:45 at the church and three afternoon sessions 3 to 5 at the playground each week. Ages 4 to 14 invited. faculty includes Mrs W T Saunders and Miss Annie Lee Jarrell among others.
W. F. Tussey a North Carolina native and noted San Bernardino photographer visits High Point two weeks staying with his brother J. A. Tussey at 109 West Bay Street. He returns after 20 years and praises two decades of changes in the area before visiting sister Mrs. J. A. Hartley at Yadkin College and then heads home to the west.
Ernest B. Stimson head of the music department at High Point college toured Crosley broadcasting studios in Cincinnati visiting WLW WSAI and short wave W8XAL He rubbed shoulders with WLW stars Henry Thies the Glenn Miller orchestra Bradley Kincaid and Virginia Marucei during the tour.
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