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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
4
A reflection from Longfellow on mercy guiding authority over harsh revenge. The quote contrasts mercy with vindictive justice and elevates restrained power.
F Bahnson, head of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, states NC colleges are free of communism and atheism based on a survey of 31 administrators. He argues the scientific spirit requires inquiry and that liberal ideas renews learning, warning against those who fear progress without a splendid discontent.
In Cabarrus County a husband won a divorce under grounds of abandonment cruelty and indignities. The wife appealed arguing the statute not to favor men. The Supreme Court upheld the divorce saying marriage partners share burdens and rights, affirming the husband’s lawful divorce.
The Southern Baptist convention convenes in New Orleans for its annual session. It is not drawing national publicity from political or stock market activities, but thousands of Baptists in the South will follow its program as the convention yesterday elected its president.
Dr. W J McGlothlin of Greenville South Carolina president of Furman University and a prominent Baptist leader. Under his administration the college for men has grown rapidly and gained prestige. He is an able executive scholarly thinker and an excellent parliamentarian. As convention chairman he should prove a strong leader.
The piece quotes Rev. Cadman condemning gambling as a sin of the spirit and warns of the dangers of margin trading. It then surveys motorist ethics, roadside ugliness, and billboard proliferation, urging public-behavior boycotts and better highway landscaping. It notes European naval moves and age bias in employment, plus a Texas lynching highlighting racial issues and state image concerns.
The Wake Forest law school head Dr. Gulley labels J W Bailey opportunistic while praising Senator Simmons for principle. He recalls supporting Bailey in 1924 and confesses remorse for voting for Alfred E Smith in 1928, arguing New York rejected Smith over the dry plank.
The record notes Dr Gulley declining to leave his academic duties to serve on the Supreme court, asserting his excellent performance in his current role. It highlights his willingness to offer himself for the bench but shows his preference to remain in academia.
North Carolina farmers can hear USDA experts discuss dairying, gardening, poultry, fertilizing and more on WPTF Raleigh WBT Charlotte and WRVA Richmond May 26 30 during the farm and home hour 12:45 to 1:30 p m. The schedule includes May Dairy Markets The Garden Calendar The Food Laws in Kitchen Language May Poultry Markets Fertilizer profits Farm Business Library and a Fire Menace to Forestry with a musical hour Friday.
North Carolina shows 10 000 fewer licensed cars year over year, from 420 412 to 410 450, but revenue from licenses and gasoline tax remains steady. Commissioner A J Maxwell cites fewer new cars and more multiuse vehicles as causes, with some vehicles upgrading licenses from 12 50 to 20 and junking of worn cars.
Deep River residents report nurse Hortense White visiting Greensboro then return home. The Deep River Woman's Auxiliary elected Laura Skien as president and Ruth Williams as secretary with Edna Bulla as treasurer. A Hearts and Flowers quilt was finished for exhibit at Kester Furniture and will be auctioned by May 16 noon. Orville Raper underwent surgery in Greensboro and is in serious condition. The Philathea Class and a birthday party for Billy Bulla were noted. Deep River Friends held their monthly meeting with many members present.
Washington May 15 Providence Rhode Island ranked twenty seventh among U S cities in 1920. Five southern cities Atlanta Houston Dallas Birmingham and Memphis and one mid western city Akron Ohio surpassed it in 1930. The piece lists each city with its 1920 rank: Atlanta thirty third Houston forty fifth Dallas forty second Akron thirty second Birmingham thirty sixth and Memphis fortieth.
Asheville May 15 Kingland Van Winkle president of the Buncombe County Bar Association has announced his candidacy for the state house of representatives in the democratic primary He advocates readjustment retrenchment and reform of the state tax system to ease burdens on real estate owners while ensuring industry and trade stay in the state
Four carloads of Craven county hogs were sold in Richmond Virginia by County Agent C B Faris for Craven county farmers. The top market price was 10 1/2 cents a pound for the porkers.
Teethina, a well known prescription for babies, claims to aid digestion and regulate the liver and bowels. The ad says it helps colic and stomach disorders without opiates, offers a free baby book and sample, and lists Dr. Moffett Co. Columbus Ga. as the source.
Davidson County will host a permanent tubercular children camp sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. A five year lease covers 2.31 acres of the Old Pilgrim academy site on Highway 10, three miles northeast of Lexington. A building for forty children plus staff will be erected with kitchen and dining facilities. Water, electricity and gas service are available.
Goldsboro May 15 Norris assistant chief of Goldsboro police marks 21 years in service since May 12 1909. He has served as assistant chief 11 years while Chief E J Tew is in his 30th year with the department.
Burlington May 15. The board of commissioners of Alamance County announces the appointment of W. I. Ward of Graham as judge and F. S. W. Cameron of Burlington as solicitor of the general county court of Alamance.
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