High Point Population Count Reflected in 1930 Census
The Enterprise reports High Point's 1930 population as 36,708 within city lines, urges residents to submit self counts for review, and analyzes rapid growth since 1923. It notes record expansion, compares with Greensboro, and predicts continued rise toward a 100,000 class within two decades.
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Enterprise
High Point
Oliver M. Perry
Greensboro
Guilford
Piedmont
Perry
Uncle Sam
The Aldens Garrulous After 200 Years
Judge Alden of Massachusetts speaks on the Chautauqua platform this week addressing American audiences. The Aldens, descendants of John Alden and Priscilla, have long history of public speaking dating back to 17th century Plymouth Colony.
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Judge Alden
Massachusetts
Chautauqua
Charlotte
The
Padlock Protests At South Carolina Hotel
Senator Smith W Brookhart condemns a South Carolina hotel for its bottle openers and corkscrew as symbols of modernity. He argues the inn should be padlocked, noting anti saloon sentiment and the hotel’s need to protect property amid bootlegging concerns.
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Smith W. Brookhart
South Carolina
Scofflawn
Fleets of Two Kinds and a Pittsburgh Scold
Bruce Catton muses on the spectacle of a large naval fleet and a modern aerial armada in New York. He contrasts surface ships with 140 airplanes, questions which is stronger, and notes the cost disparity. The column recalls colonial ducking stools and suggests revived local nuisance laws could calm suburbs.
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Bruce Catton
United States
New York
Mother’s Day sermons honor faith and community
The editor recalls two Sunday services in High Point and Sedge Garden. GEO Crowell praises John son settlement volunteers led by Mrs. Horace Ragan and Rev H C Byrum for building a church, teaching about Mother and motherhood, and fostering unity. He notes plans for a new church near Sedgefield schools and affirms support for the effort.
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the Enterprise
Tit
Route 5
High Point
Johnson Settlement
Horace Ragan
Christ
Christ King
Sedge Garden Church
Old Union Cross
H. C. Byrum
Earth
Mecca
God
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Joseph
Moses
St. Paul
Luther
Calvin
Knox
John Fox
Washington
Lincoln
Lee
Great
Mother
Brother Byrum
Sedgefield
Geo
H. Crowell
Minister Samuel Hensley Remembered As Devout Leader In High Point
The death of Rev. Samuel T. Hensley removes from High Point a devout minister, good citizen and Christian gentleman. He was old school in faith yet modern in methods, labored in West End Baptist Church, founded North Park Baptist Church, and led a southwest city church. His unselfish spirit and earnest preaching marked a gentle, loving life.
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Samuel T. Hensley
High Point
Hensley
West End
State Mission Board
North Park
Remembered as a Good Man by High Point Parishioners
The deeply beloved minister touched many in High Point with words of cheer and comforting messages. His memory will be cherished by those he served as a source of guidance and solace, and the plainest tribute is the widespread verdict that he was a good man.
Senate Rejection of Parker Appointment Honest Exercise of Checks
The piece argues the Senate acted within constitutional checks by reviewing a presidential Supreme Court nomination. It contends rejection was not an abuse of power but a proper exercise of scrutiny as designed by the founders.
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Senate
Justice Parker
Supreme Court
Educator Says Youth No Longer Burn Midnight Oil
A local educator contends that young men abandon late hours for study, calling the old phrase banana oil and urging renewed diligence amid changing routines.
Sir Harry Lauder Advocates Reading One's Bank Book
Sir Harry Lauder quips that the best book a man can read is his own bank book, noting it should hold some interest. He frames a humorous financial ethic suggesting personal accounts and savings reflect one’s fortunes and priorities.
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Harry Lauder
Tragedies Highlight a Wandering Figure at Market Scene
An unfortunate tramp in a crowded market asked a stock market victim for a nickel to buy coffee. The incident underscores rising hardship amid a tense financial environment and draws attention to street-level poverty.
Mince Pie Carbohydrate Claim Attributed To Doctor
Dr Hutchinson says mince pie is a polysaccharide carbohydrate with high caloric efficiency. He notes its value when eaten before bed as a quick energy source.
Father of 20 Children Receives Books in Munich
The father of 20 children in Munich was given a library of books. He faces challenges keeping the collection in good condition, as maintenance proves difficult.
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Munich
Judge Alden Speaks at Civitan Club Luncheon
Judge George D. Alden of Boston, Chautauqua lecturer, spoke at the Civitan club luncheon at the Elwood hotel. W. C. Sheldon introduced him. Alden praised the civic club movement for building friendship and shaping public opinion and closed with his poem Playing the Game.org
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George D. Alden
Boston
Civitan Club
Elwood Hotel
W. C. Sheldon
Chautauqua
Aiden
Civic Club
Massachusetts
Mickey Cochran
Judge Alden
Richardson Street
Growth Gap Narrows As Point and Greensboro Rise
Growth figures show High Point surpassing Greensboro in seven year gains. Population projections place Greensboro at 71,051 and High Point at 68,276 in sixteen years, with 1959 estimates: High Point 126,893 and Greensboro 94,497.
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High Point
Greensboro
Perry
Black Bear Killed In Wilson County
A black bear shot in Wilson County last week ended a three hour dog tracking chase on a farm owned by W. R. Bryan in Oldfields township. Tenants detected bear tracks and began trailing it.
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Wilson County
Rhodes Elected President of Local Rotary Club
Claiborne H. Rhodes of The Rhodes Press was chosen to succeed Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes as president. Rhodes has been a member since 1927 and lives in High Point since 1925. Alvin S. Parker becomes vice president and Collier Ellis remains secretary. The new board includes Virgil Idol, Joseph D. Cox and Earl Philips.
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Claiborne H. Rhodes
Rhodes Press
Tom Alderman Sykes
Rotary Club
Rhodes
High Point
Tennessee
Alvin S. Parker
Collier Ellis
Ellis
Mr. Rhodes
Mr. Parker
Virgil Idol
Joseph D. Cox
Earl Philips
Fisher Will Move Office To Raleigh
Walter H. Fisher, newly appointed United States district attorney for the eastern North Carolina district, will relocate his headquarters from Wilmington to Raleigh soon. He plans the move for convenience but must obtain the Department of Justice consent before proceeding.
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Raleigh
Walter H. Fisher
United States
North Carolina
Wilmington
Local society notes from Guilford General Hospital to golf events
Society news reports Miss oo Gomo improving at Guilford General Hospital where she is a patient. Mrs. Jones from Winston-Salem attends the Women's Southern golf tournament at Sedgefield Inn and watches instead of playing. The Neighborhood Thimble club meets tomorrow at 3 30 p.m. with Mrs. J Db Green on Lexington avenue. A Sedgefield Country club dance honors the Women s Southern Golf association at the Manor with Don Knox and his Pennsylvanians providing music. The Junior Garden club plans a Regional Flower show exhibit at the exhibition building with entries sent to Mrs. J A Eshelman on Johnson street.
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R. R. Jones
Winston-Salem
Sedgefield Inn
Neighborhood Thimble Club
Merets
J. Db. Green
Lexington Avenue
Sedgefield
Junior Garden Club
Exposition Building
J. A. Eshelman
Johnson Street
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Priscilla
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