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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1930
Page
4
A religious reflection quotes Genesis 12 3 and a line from L Estrangs about blessings from heaven vs. human effort. The message contrasts divine favor with human industry and cautions against misattributing success.
Resident Hoover states only twelve states face distress from the business slump and unemployment. North Carolina税 commissioner of labor estimates 250,000 out of work, about one twelfth of the national jobless total. The President believes unemployment will ease within sixty days and business will improve.
About 250 residents, including a minister, in Oklahoma City became paralyzed after consuming a gingery preparation bought at drug stores. Police and doctors suspect a poisonous alcoholic content. The writer questions national implications and wonders what Will Rogers might say in tomorrow's release.
A marker near Dolly Madison’s birth-site is honored to bolster North Carolina’s claim as her birthplace. DAR chapters in Guilford and High Point unveiled the marker with official DAR and Quaker Society involvement, underscoring historical documentation from Quaker records and local settlements.
An adorned account of Dolly Madison's birth at Guilford College stirs suspicion about its accuracy. The fragmentary note suggests questions about historic detail and provenance in the record.
A Kentucky congressman urges reducing the tobacco tax, arguing the government takes far more from the crop than growers receive. He notes tobacco bears war taxation while other agriculture does not and contends farmers could benefit if tax revenue supported them directly. He criticizes growers and manufacturers for lacking leverage to improve producer prosperity.
The Manufacturers' Record reports the South now yields about 610.8 million barrels of crude oil in 1929, 55 million more than the US total in 1923, with 36.6 million barrels more than 1928. The piece links gas and oil growth to a broader Southern industrial expansion and lower production costs through natural gas development.
The article notes petroleum output powers over 26.5 million vehicles in the United States and accounts for more than 75 percent of world registrations. It argues oil and its by products begin at southern oil wells and links rising fuel use to vast investments by large steel and iron corporations expanding in the South.
Bruce Catton argues the United States may need to vastly expand its navy before any reductions can occur as major powers resist disarmament. He recalls the 1921 Washington Conference and notes shifts in naval leverage, while praising frontline civilian heroism from nurses during disasters.
In his latest book Rudy Vallee claims the group's popularity came from constant mic hammering. The correspondent notes his self-assessment contrasts with public perception and the band’s professional discipline.
A man departing the University of Minnesota after a decade earned three degrees. Rumor says West Point is targeting him next for military service or education.
A Turkish woman in Broussa says a snake crawled into her throat four years ago and now pokes its head out to breathe daily. The odd tale sparked chatter about new prohibitions arising in the area.
Brownlow Jackson, state GOP chairman, declares the apportionment of 1,495 votes across nine congressional districts and 100 counties for the Charlotte convention. District totals include 277 in the Fifth and 203 in the Seventh, with Buncombe leading counties at 73 votes.
Lieut. Col. W. R. Scott, commandant of ROTC at Davidson College, named commander of the ROTC camp at Camp McClellan Alabama for the June 10 to July 21 session. About 900 cadets from schools with military departments in the region will attend. Davidson will send 24 jurors and one senior. Capt. John A. Otto and Capt. William N. Blanton also assigned to Camp McClellan.
Arthur Strickland writes a satirical reprise of Psalm 23 themed around the Great Depression era. The piece mocks Hoover era politics with lines about park benches, tax burdens, unemployment, and poverty under the Republican administration.
Beauty specialists advise smiling to preserve a youthful look while remaining calm and reserved can lead to a double chin. The piece notes posture and facial tension affect aging appearance and offers simple tips for facial expression.
Agriculture committee weighs Nye resolution to probe farm relief needs. Elections panel handles Lawson Owen contest from Florida in executive session. Ways and Means continues narcotic bureau bill hearings.
President Hoover notes employment gains in January and February surpassing prior records for those months and says the year’s total will likely exceed 1929. He links credit improvement to lower money rates and more bond issues for public works. Lamont and Davis say recovery strengthens though unemployment remains well below 1921-22 levels. A Senate subcommittee will begin hearings to craft legislation to stabilize labor conditions this Congress.
Irene Everett, once a counter girl in London, travels to Burma to meet a suitor who fell for her photograph after a beauty contest win. He wrote proposing marriage after receiving a photo she sent.
Raleigh’s three year hold on Class A NC State College invitation tourney ends as Lexington defeats the Raleigh cagers 21 19. Semifinals set Lexington vs Wingate and Gibsonville vs New London with finals that night. Wingate’s Walden 20 points led scorers. Crook of New London added 18 as New London edged Sanford.
NEW NOTARIES RALEIGH March 8 New notaries of public commissions today include J. H. Woodward Willow Springs F. D. Alexander Charlotte J. R. Beard Cornelius J. H. Brits Bridgerton Larry H. E. Brown Greenville J. O. Busick Madison H. C. Devane Kelly Chas B. Gilbert Catawba H. C. Keener Canton Hall Miller Lenoir Robert L. Nixon Davidson J. W. Reid Whitaker Jas E Rowen Wilmington J. C. Sheloff Mount Airy Eugene Simpson Winston Salem and F. H. Clark Varina.
A spring salad features hearts of lettuce endives water cress and escarole dressed with French dressing. It includes fine onion slices and orange segments for a bright citrus finish.
Nine Duke University seniors enter the preliminary contest for the Wiley Gray oratorical prize. In May the top four speakers will be chosen to present at commencement. Contestants include Harvey Frick Chisman Hanes William Fowland John W Johnson Harold McCurdy Bob Lloyd Pool Charles M Smith Everett Weatherspoon Harold Weigarten.
John W. Chandler filed a $3,000 suit in Mecklenburg Superior Court against American Bakeries Company alleging illness after eating two slices of bread from a loaf made by the defendant.
Salisbury reports the state collegiate oratorical contest for girls will be held at Catawba College on Friday April 11. Officials say every female college in the state is expected to be represented at the meet.
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