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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1932
Page
4
A fragment notes the night as a relief for both the slave and the oppressor, likening rest to a bittersweet comfort that tempers life’s harshness. The line references a figure Meep-Tupper in a surreal, literary context.
The President rejects immediate pay off for veteran adjusted compensation, risking confrontation with Congress. The American Legion supported delaying action, while experts consider fiat money or budget-friendly options. City manager trends are explored as a model for efficient governance amid cash concerns.
Asheville retained the council manager form after abandoning the commission system last year. The Citizen notes growing use nationwide with the International City Managers Association yearbook reporting over 20 percent of cities over 25,000 now on the council-manager plan, a movement begun 23 years ago at Staunton Virginia.
Through cooperation with Paramount manager Smart the Enterprise offered free showings of The Man Who Played God to High Point readers unable to buy tickets. Yesterday 638 signed coupons were presented, far exceeding the expected turnout of about 100. Most attendees were local workers and rarely seen at the theater.
J Elwood Cox of Guilford county, famed for industrial and public service leadership, built early sales experience selling fruit trees, manufactured shuttle blocks at Guilford College, expanded in High Point, organized Commercial National Bank, and gained a wide Republican profile after running for governor in 1908 under Governor Morrison.
A respected Quaker with a record of excellent public service is recognized for his leadership and moral example. He contributed significantly to the growth and greatness of his State, reflecting the ideals of his faith in public life.
J Blwood Cox banker and captain of industry in High Point NC, beloved for backing state growth, chaired by the State Highway Commission. His death comes after financial distress and the bank's closing, a poignant end to a life devoted to High Point and North Carolina.
Charlotte Observer recalls Blwood Cox banker highway builder and industrialist of high order. As Highway Commissioner for the fifth district for ten years he guided major improvements and helped High Point rise from a village to a leading Southern industrial center. His death is seen as a statewide loss.
Raleigh Times notes the death of J Elwood Cox a banker and manufacturer who helped transform High Point from a settlement into a major furniture center. He supported industrial energy and road improvements, stayed out of politics as a Republican, and was praised for wealth that funded growth and sensible judgment.
J Elwood Cox stood at the center of High Point’s growth as a model of sagacity and industry. He led vast enterprises, helped reconstruct regional roads, and became a symbol of a pivotal era in Piedmont North Carolina industrialization before the collapse of his bank.
A reader in High Point North Carolina appeals for passage of a bonus bill to aid ex soldiers. She urges empathy for veterans aged 18 to 31 facing war risks and poverty, calling on listeners to imagine trenches and loss and asking support for compensation despite treasury shortfalls. The letter is signed by Mrs R C Crouch at 1320 Long Street.
Susan Carey faces Aunt Jessie’s strict rules at home while seeking a life beyond her small town. At Rose Milton’s party she bonds with Ben Lampman a pianist with unconventional views. He urges her to pursue her own ambitions, sparking doubts about love and independence.
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