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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1931
Page
4
A quoted biblical line from Matthew 25:35 reflects a call to hospitality and aid to strangers, emphasizing acts of kindness as service to the divine. The sentiment centers on welcoming the stranger as one’s own.
Dr Burrus urged adjournment of the state senate citing fatigue among lawmakers after ten weeks of session. Some say halting proceedings would benefit state finances and public mood, while others see the grind as necessary. Pay concerns for members and potential extra-session costs are also discussed as a possible outcome.
Over nine million dollars of state bonds sold yesterday at 4.02 percent, the best sale since 1920 with two exceptions. The report says the state credit is sound, easing worries of pessimists. Officials are gratified as munics and counties had struggled to move securities at reasonable rates.
The local finance act passed by the general assembly is expected to ease challenges for subdivisions by March 20, reducing anticipated difficulties and enabling smoother operation.
The Wesley Memorial Church raised 10000 dollars for missions last Sunday, reflecting strong faith and commitment to foreign and local work. Leaders praised the congregation and pastor for their generous spirit and anticipates ongoing support for both national evangelization and community religious needs.
A coroner's jury absolved four deputies after a highway barricade gunfight killed Lepp Roberts and Deputy W P Starling. Roberts' brother Ludlow seeks a grand jury probe, while the coroner's findings cite a tragedy of errors with no one held responsible.
The Manufacturers' Record editorial notes sustained southern construction in early 1931 with $110 million in contracts for the first two months and $43 million in February alone. It highlights mild winter, rising spring activity, and low labor and material prices driving greater returns on new work planned and awarded.
Record shows 56 outstanding projects totaling 156 million dollars across office buildings hospitals gas power and telephone expansions waterworks rail and bus terminals piers rayon and bottling plants. South residences lag demand despite price incentives to build now for future investment value.
The piece argues towns should beautify streets and highlight scenery to attract tourists, citing Leamington and Finger. It laments civic boosters fixating on industrial features and calls for tourist‑macing views. It also notes Spain’s Madrid school for politicians and Will Durant's civil academy proposal for trained public officials.
A brief capture notes a bridge game moment where a fan asks the dealer for assistance for a young player. The scene underscores a supportive atmosphere at a local game, highlighting charity and sportsmanship rather than the outcome of the hand.
A lighthearted note wonders about the appeal of Nome for any traveler, while a second character asks about the interest rate on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, pairing travel charm with a trivia query.
A woman was acquitted of shooting her husband following a bridge game dispute. The verdict may embolden wives in future matches to react with greater force during tense bridge plays.
A Maine sheriff escaped unharmed due to multiple layers of flannel undergarments protecting him from a gunshot. The incident left him with minor soreness rather than a serious injury.
Nashville reports reveal women prisoners were handcuffed and pegged to boards in the state penitentiary. Brushy Mountain conditions likened to Siberian prisons raise alarm of a possible mass tragedy. Warden admits pegging for unruly inmates and failures to perform hosiery mill tasks. Legislature pauses until May 25 to expand probes beyond state finances, targeting $7 million in funds tied to Luke Lea and Rogers Caldwell in failed banks.
Raleigh march 18 the Connor road bill taking over every county highway in the state and increasing the gasoline tax to six cents was enacted into law last night with the senate approving the conference committee report. Governor gardner will name a seven member highway commission by april 1. prisoners will be used on highways paid from highway funds. House also on calendar moss cherry auto lense tax by weight and packer hood tax cut for salaries. sentiment for adjournment runs high in senate and house adjournment motions loom.
A four mile long wall of fire swept southeastern McDowell county with few homes in the path mostly protected by clearings. Fire funds were spent weeks ago after extensive blazes earlier, while smaller fires burned hillsides in Hollifield area where backfiring was aiding containment.
Representatives of ten counties convened in Fayetteville and called for a mass meeting to debate the proposed state supported six months school. The gathering will take place next Tuesday afternoon in the courthouse with Harnett Bladen Hoke Scotland Lee Johnston Sampson Columbus Robeson Moore and Cumberland counties represented.
Savannah port records show 82 ships entered during February carrying a total tonnage of 234,258. The month marked a slight rise from February of the previous year, reflecting modest growth in traffic.
Asheville March 18 Panels of 24 jurors each were drawn for six weeks of trials starting April 20 for 23 men including 14 bankers and six former officials charged with conspiracy embezzlement and banking law violations tied to fall bank failures. Mayor Gallatin Roberts named in indictments faced death by own action in February.
Saint Mary's Episcopal church at North Main and Farris Avenue will host a special Lenten service tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Mr. Holmes of Lexington will deliver the sermon. The Passion story dramatic presentation has been postponed until next week.
In Durham North Carolina the Duke University library reports more than 600 volumes added to its Brazilian collection as part of ongoing expansion.
In New Orleans Charles Carlyn Snellenberger, aged 13, was born at 4 13 on Friday March 13. His name features thirteen letters in both his first and last names, marking a curious coincidence in the young boy's identity.
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London reports claim David Lloyd George may join the Labour fold and Sir John Simon align with the Conservatives after Labour’s defeat on a reform bill. The Daily Sketch and a liberal paper sparked talk of a Liberal Labour split, with Lloyd George reportedly eyed for Lord Privy Seal in a labor cabinet.
Baseball doubleheaders listed for Bradenton St Louis vs New York Boston vs Cincinnati Philadelphia vs Brooklyn Philadelphia vs St Louis Pittsburgh vs Oakland Los Angeles vs Chicago games scheduled in St Petersburg Winter Haven and Oakland with matchups between major and minor league teams.
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