Thought for Monday June 15 1931
A brief devotional line quotes Job 5 2 urging reflection on wrath envy and folly. The note presents a religious proverb style entry dated Monday June 15 1931.
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Job
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1931
Page
4
Nautilus Polar Voyage Braved Yet Hampered by Battery Failure
The Nautilus embarked on a risky attempt to reach the north polar region, facing battery exhaustion and motor failure that halted progress. Reports note veterans warned the England crossing would test the expedition, yet the drive for knowledge may override caution and endanger the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Hubert Wilkins
North Polar Region
United States
England
Enforce Steadily or Abandon Ordinance on Main Street Parking
In High Point police chalk marks cars on Main Street to enforce a 45 minute limit. The measure aims to keep traffic moving and aid shoppers. Officers have improved parking availability, with more spaces now open than a fortnight ago as enforcement spreads awareness. Merchants and residents alike view the ordinance as a valuable aid to commerce and convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Main Street
Enforcement Consistency for Auto Violations Urged
A public appeal urges the police to adopt a daily year around enforcement of auto ordinance instead of sporadic campaigns. It argues spurts provoke contempt when unwary owners face fines at times and not others, and calls for dependable policing rather than brief crackdowns.
Destruction of Nick's Place on Main Street
The village landmark Nick's hot dog stand is demolished under an editorial window. After years of serving locals nine miles? the small brick building clings to the Broadhurst wall as it comes down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
Main Street
Broadhurst
Cross Roads
Cleveland County Hailed as Model of Conservative Growth
In North Carolina politics, Cleveland County is praised as fiscally prudent and businesslike. County officials led by A. E. Cline deliver low debt, balanced budgets, and careful borrowing, with total bonded indebtedness around 897 172 against a 38 500 000 property base for 1929 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Johnson
North Carolina
Cleveland County
Johnson
Cleveland
A. E. Cline
Board of Commissioners
Cleveland County Cuts Indebtedness and Funds Jail and Home Upgrades
The document notes repeated yearly reductions in bonded indebtedness for Cleveland County. In 1929-30 the debt decreased by $73,750 and in ten months of 1930 by $138,775. It also mentions a new jail cost of $8,000 and improvements to the County Home at $18,000, all financed from current revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland County
Power of Conservatism by Bruce Catton explores radical planning by conservatives
The piece argues that true conservatism may require radical change to preserve the social order. It cites Maryland governor Ritchie and Harvard’s Denham on capitalism, then suggests the intelligent conservative must adopt drastic measures to ensure steady work and preserve society. It contrasts this with famed gangster Frank McErlane, illustrating a critique of perceived toughness versus fear-driven insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Catton
Ritchie
Maryland
Dean Wallace B. Denham
Harvard School of Business Administration
A Little Bit Mixed
A columnist notes a New York musical revue sets a $100 weekly wage for chorus girls while skilled workers nationwide face unemployment and wage cuts. The piece contrasts luxury pay for performers with widespread job scarcity and half or quarter time work for many. It ends with a wry jab about women's smoking habits and vanity items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brazil Dumps Coffee Into Atlantic Ocean
A report notes substantial quantities of coffee discarded into the Atlantic by Brazilian merchants, while observers discuss the waste and potential environmental impact amid ongoing coffee trade practices.
Ships Cut Calls at Virgin Islands Port
Reports indicate vessels reduce calls at the Virgin Islands port, signaling a shift in maritime traffic patterns and potential impact on local commerce and dockside services.
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Virgin Islands
Snake Digesting Golf Ball Hint in Grass
A playful note suggests a boa constrictor can digest a golf ball and advises looking for the snake in the grass when a shot goes missing.
Washington preacher holds 12 hour sermon on Congress influence
A Washington preacher spoke for twelve hours to illustrate what he calls the dangerous reach of proximity to Congress. He warned of moral and political consequences from lawmakers and staff frequenting nearby spaces.
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Washington
Congress
Einstein book praised for avoiding movie drama
A review notes Einstein's Systematic Research of the Compatible Field Equation Consistent with Riemann's Theory of Distant Parallels is unlikely to be adapted into a film scenario. The comment highlights the work's technical focus over cinematic appeal.
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Einstein
Riemann
College sports shown healthier but with lingering faults
The Carnegie Foundation reports intercollegiate athletics healthier than two years ago but still plagued by recruiting and subsidizing abuses. Football faces decline in popularity due to public cost and professional leagues, while undergraduates grow tired of big time athletics. administrative reforms at colleges are outlined.
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Herbert W. Barker
Associated Press
New York
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching
Bulletin 26
Howard J. Savage
John T. McGovern
Harold W. Bentley
Bulletin
Salisbury flag escort to join Guilford Courthouse pageant
The Salisbury Legion flag escort of 42 men will travel to Greensboro for the sesquicentennial Guilford Courthouse celebration on July 4 and participate in the battlefield pageant. Rowan county commissioners fund the escort for the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Salisbury Legion
Battle of Guilford
Rowan County Commissioners
Margaret Overman Gregory
Salisbury
Salisbury Daughters of the American Revolution
Chas. L. Coggins
American Legion
Gregory
National Guard
Hailstones Stored in Fridge Prove Storm Here
Mrs Charles F Spoon recalls a 15 minute hailstorm two years ago in Moundsville West Virginia. He claims the hailstones, described as large as hen eggs, were gathered by his wife and placed in their refrigerator and he still has several of the stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville
W. Va
Charles F. Spoon
Spoon
Child Swallows Doll Foot in Knoxville
Three year old Joan Hall swallowed a celluloid foot from a doll in Knoxville Tennessee. Doctors at General Hospital quickly performed a stomach sumo procedure to remove the object and prevent further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Joan Hall
General Hospital
Resurrection and Ascension Sermon by Megane Street Class
Editor notes the Philathea class founded 33 years ago at Wesley Memorial church, led by Mrs Bivens absent this time. The sermon centers on Jesus as light and life, Easter victory, and the Christian path as the way of life, with emphasis on walking in faith with Christ and the heavenly hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Enterprise
Megane Street
Jesus
Abraham
God
Hell
Emmanus
Moses
Christ
Star Maker Saturday Puzzle and Sacred Message
Puzzle text blends with a sermon recitation about Jesus Christ as rock and cornerstone. The passage exhorts work and preaching, notes salvation urgency, and ends with a benediction from GEO. HO CROWELL urging belief and action.
Court rejects claim of Oswald Philips in poker game death
The state court of appeal ruled against Oswald Philips, a Black man, rejecting his beneficiary suit to recover on an insurance policy claiming he died during a poker game, finding the death occurred while violating the policy clause.
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New Orleans
State Court of Appeal
Oswald Phillips
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