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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1931
Page
3
Raleigh June 16 The advisory budget commission announced a 10 percent cut in salaries for all state employes in most departments and institutions effective July 1, excluding constitutional officers. The move accompanies the new appropriations act and prompts adjustments by the division of personnel in October.
Mrs. Mary T. Cox of Randolph County, 82, travels to Asheboro with neighbors to settle taxes. She recalls paying five dollars in early days as taxes rose to seven fifty and last year's to about fifty. Cox keeps an old kitchen loom and spinning wheel, reflecting on traditional crafts as she weighs displaying weaving at the Randolph County fair.
Mrs. Lottie Pierce widow of John Pierce dies at 65 in City Memorial hospital after gastric ulcers. Funeral at Liberty Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery. Survived by three sons Sam Ivey Lacy, two daughters Effie and Mrs. Howard Sullivan and her mother 87. Vernon Edward Tingley 42 dies after lingering illness at West Main home. Survived by wife Ella Litton four children Mary Elizabeth Ruth Vernon Edward Jr and Frank. Funeral at home Tuesday at 2 30 led by Rev M O Alexander with city cemetery burial.
Mrs Laura Hanner Hepler age 38 died Monday afternoon at City Memorial hospital. She was married to Edgar Hepler and leaves four children Louise Gladys Catherine Billy. her mother Mrs Emma Hanner. six brothers John of St Paul Minnesota Bob Wesley Dave Ed and Vance Hepler of Asheboro. and three sisters Mrs Earl Hepler Mrs Glenn May and Mrs H Way Russell of Thomasville.
Enterprise Bureau reports 1930-31 privilege tax revenue fell by 160,547 to 1,704,557, with many categories flat. Marriage licenses dropped 31,251 as high costs and strict laws push couples to other states. chain stores rose modestly, while auto dealers and building loans faced sharp declines.
Trustees will sell at public auction at 2 p m on June 30 1931 in front of the Greensboro courthouse property in High Point North Carolina. The lot is No 30 Parkway described in Plat No 4 Page 5 and is located on the northerly side of Parkway. Atlantic Life Insurance Company noteholder may loan to purchaser on terms announced at sale.
The St Augustine will of Miss Anna G Burt provides for Polly the parrot. The estate is valued at over 1 million dollars and the bird must receive proper care according to the document.
Asheboro citizen Lee M. Kearns, longtime Randolph County Building and Loan figure, is critically ill in a High Point hospital after an acute appendicitis attack. Friends and family fear for his condition.
In a playful exchange, a father reframes the idea of a prodigy for his son Tommy. The boy’s curiosity contrasts with the parent’s dry, wry answer about a child who asks no questions. The dialogue presents a humorous, ironic tone about genius and inquiry.
A humorous exchange questions club purpose and roles stating that without wives neither man would be where they are. The Humorist quips about clubs serving companionship and support.
A Pathfinder quip notes Mrs. Lucas complained of little to wear yet was seen at a ball in the same item. The remark playfully contrasts complaint with appearance at the event.
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