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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1930
Page
4
A concise reflection from Ralph Waldo Emerson stressing that beauty exists only when carried inside us. It argues that wandering the world yields no true beauty unless personal perception and inner qualities align.
An editorial argues that state licensing of automobile drivers, though costly, may prevent accidents. It notes higher public liability and property damage insurance rates, estimating a $500,000 yearly hike from North Carolina drivers. The piece highlights uninsured, incompetent drivers as the main beneficiaries of the burden.
The Piedmont springs hotel, thirty years old, burned yesterday, on the site of an earlier hotel that also burned. A successor is unlikely as travel habits shift with the automobile and roads. Travelers now roam farther and stay shorter, diminishing demand for the resort.
Greensboro cheers a revival in its real estate market after an uptown auction set a new high front foot price. Analysts caution bulls financed with limited cash face rough waters, but time may restore strong appetite for property as stable wealth built on real estate endures across generations.
A general section of memories for many middle aged readers likely will lie in its ashes without resurrection. The line hints at a part of a publication or venue that may not return, leaving longtime patrons with a sense of loss.
The article notes last year’s income and tax returns show surprising strength, with national receipts running ahead of the prior year despite expectations of a slump. It cautions that federal results may not reflect overall business health and that taxpayers with large 1929 obligations faced difficulty in meeting them.
The Republican National Committee chair faces likely resignation or replacement after Senate lobby committee evidence links him to irregular finance. Despite denying wrongdoing, party plans a new chairman before autumn frosts. The issue centers on exposure deemed a political crime in conventional circles.
Dean Max McCann of Lehigh argues the college presidency is crushing and cites 55 of 750 colleges changing presidents in nine months. He proposes a six faculty, three alumni, three student board to handle routine tasks and guide policy, strengthening student and alumni input while reducing trustee shortcomings.
Five centuries before Christ the sage’s lineal descendant holds intact power. The Astor family embodies American real estate fortune, where well located property passes prosperity to heirs. Real estate outlasts inflations and slumps, always rebounding to new highs.
Bruce Catton discusses a Milwaukee teacher’s critique that colleges hand out too many degrees and that a bachelor of arts may lose value. The piece argues education should be about living and growth, not merely earning power, and praises the broader, enriching aims of higher learning.
The Alexander Hamilton Institute issues a bulletin arguing a tariff on oil would not sustain the U S petroleum industry in the long run. It warns export trade would shrink then a rise in prices triggers overproduction and price drops back to prior levels. The bulletin notes similar logic could apply to other American products.
Prof. Talmage C. Johnson is listed as a potential president of Wake Forest college. He has resigned as dean of men and heads several departments at High Point college while serving as pastor of the First Baptist church and directing student activities.
Mrs Houdini failed to connect with her late husband in a séance and appeared unhappy with the results, signaling disappointment in the attempt to communicate with him.
Dartmouth college students vote Rudy Vallee as their favorite actress in a light hearted poll. The decision is due for a repeal of the prior result amid campus chatter.
United States delegates in London wired the president for funds of 150000 to cover conference expenses. The tone implies extraordinary spending as if at college, contrasting expectations with the formal setting.
Actress Fanny Ward claims she is over 60 but still spry and energetic. She suggests a producer cast her opposite Davy Lee to capitalize on her renewed vigor.
Raleigh March 21 The Enterprise Bureau reports six days of strong income tax receipts. Commissioner A J Maxwell says cash collected totals 6 455 386 with 175 000 in deferred payments making 6 630 386 to date. Last year on the same date receipts were 6 595 836 and the year’s total reached 7 676 000. The 1927 28 total was 8 175 188, exceeding the 7 000 000 budget.
Mrs. Elizabeth Field Moon, pastor of the Friends church in Galax, is conducting revival meetings at Oak Hill Friends church at Burton and Hansell streets this week. She delivered a vivid sermon titled Fighting Your Way to Hell and performed on guitar and banjo during the service. She will preach Friday night and Sunday services as the revival continues next week.
Guilford College reports the Woman's Athletic association will stage its annual gym meet in the local gym tomorrow evening under Mrs. B. M. B. Andrews. The program features aesthetic and folk dancing calisthenics mat work stunts and ensemble displays with a small admission fee. Proceeds fund benches for the campus.
Excavators in Atlanta uncovered Ah Ironshield believed to have belonged to a DeSoto era soldier, linking the artifact to the ancient expedition site and suggesting historical connections to early explorers.
Miss Grace White of North Carolina urges treating forests as insurable assets in a radio address during Carolina Forest Week. She notes forests curb erosion and provide recreation and wildlife habitat, but forest fires, mostly man caused, remain a major challenge despite better fire prevention.
Announcement states Ruth Henley will resign as assistant professor of biology and director of physical education for girls at High Point College. She joined in 1928 from N C C W and has led the biology department and organized a girls athletic association. Reorganization plans indicate discontinuing this work due to finances and facilities.
Wichita Falls Tex plans a regulation turf polo field as the home base for the Wichita Falls polo club. C H Featherstone, promoter of polo and a winter star at San Antonio, is arranging the project.
Marine Oil Company has applied to erect a filling station at 301 West Russell Street. City Council will consider the matter at a meeting on Tuesday April 1 1930 at 7:30 p m. City Manager E M Knox issues the notice dated March 18 1930.
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