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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1931
Page
4
A short quoted reflection contrasts weakness and fear with moral concession. The text cites I Corinthians 2 2 and a Burke quote about the concessions of the weak being concessions of fear. It presents a literary juxtaposition rather than a news item.
The General Assembly nears adjournment after a lengthy session and a controversial revenue bill. Officials fear a heavy operating deficit with no sufficient funds to cover three million dollars while arguing the bill avoids harsher options and preserves key state institutions. The conference appropriations push cuts across departments, risking education and public services.
Advertising is portrayed as a gauge of progress with a shift from dubious quack ads to a new era. Big businesses now credit growth to advertising, as reliable products gain space in publications and the practice proves essential to development.
Advertising has advanced with conservatism and color turning ads into art. Newspapers and magazines draw thousands daily, offering reliable guidance to readers and merchants. The medium attracts business, marking progress and success for advertisers.
The Manufacturers Record voices cautious optimism as low mood fades. It cites diversified crops, new wealth from farm products, improved distribution, and rising construction activity in the South, warning that poverty and crime areas drag city health and taxation.
A city health council reports on the submerged tenth the very poorest 10 percent in an economic graveyard area. Ninety thousand residents inhabit a district occupying 6 percent of the city and living amid poverty misery and crime.
Bruce Catton discusses the shift from rural to urban America, noting that city growth depends on surplus rural population. He cites 1910 farm totals, the 1920 decline, and 12 million farm-to-city moves, arguing urban growth may stall without rural births or immigration. He warns of new social and economic challenges ahead. Michigan's alien registration law is discussed in context.
The article notes how the collapse of royal prestige makes even card players view the king as a joker, reflecting a broader shift in perception and status.
A man who hates directions for his car often enjoys driving seasons at the golf links. He resists guidance yet finds value in the time spent on the greens.
The report notes a drastic downturn affecting both Cincinnati and Cleveland teams, detailing declines in performance and standings across major leagues and claiming significant losses in wins and momentum for the city’s franchises.
The line mocks Secretary of Labor William Nuckles Doak and implies aliens face deportation orders. It portrays a dark, satirical jab at immigration enforcement linked to Doak.
A nostalgic reflection on spring nights and romantic fantasies. The writer recalls wandering at night, imagining daring escapades, writing letters to a distant beloved, and composing poems and squashed drafts. A father figure appears in a playful verse about support and chores.
San Francisco dancer Evelyn Castro sues for damages claiming an auto crash left her unable to smile, hindering employment opportunities. She states she can still dance but cannot secure work due to the facial injury.
Guilford College May 26 Josephine Kimrey of Mebane gave a junior piano recital before an audience that acclaimed her as among the best Guilford has seen in years. Jewell Conrad, noted soprano soloist with the A Capella choir, assisted. The program featured Mendelssohn Capricci Brillants Op. 22 with Gail Wilbur on second piano, Mozart Mozart Fantasia and Sonata No 18, Wagner Magic Fire, Paganini Liszt The Last Rose of Summer Flotow and Bach pieces concluding the group. Conrad offered Ave Maria Bach Gounod The Heart My Soul Was Faithful Pfingst.
RALEIGH The secretary of state records certificates of incorporation for Ferrell Shoe Company Incor porated Winston Salem with 15000? stock. J R Purser and partners in Charlotte form J R Purser Incorporated with 2100 subscribed stock. Turlington Bottling Company of Clinton lists 20000 authorized stock and 1000 subscribed stock with F Turlington Callie Mae Turlington and Henry Lee Turlington as principals.
Bucky Lawless of Auburn N Welterweight earned his third win in four starts against Gorilla Jones of Akron C in Chicago. Both boxers did not receive purses as Illinois athletic officials withheld payment to review Jones right hand injury claim after the 10 round bout at Chicago Stadium. Lawless was floored once in the fifth but finished clear of Jones with a solid lead.
Sudbury Ontario police commissioner, described as diplomatic, decrees that all communist processions must be headed by the English flag larger than any banner or flag. If the demonstrators refuse they may not parade.
A German invention fires carbonic acid powder from a pump to smother flames, replacing water in firefighting. The device streams powder to blanket the fire and cool the scene.
Hack Wilson and Chick Hafey are not to be traded their managers denying rumors. Breadon stated we do not want Hack Wilson and we are satisfied with our ball club and do not need any changes.
Teras Guinan, known as Queen of New York’s night clubs, plans new venues in Paris and London. The Paris club reportedly opens June 1 near Piccadilly Circus or Leicester Square in London. She claims she will bring success by offering entertainment after women’s routines at home.
Edward F. Brown of the Noise Abatement Commission warns that city noise is driving thousands to neurologists and could cause brain damage and insanity. He predicts that within a few years new noise regulations will curb the danger.
A historical note states the Washington Monument contains about 23,000 stones. The figure reflects the early construction estimate used in era documentation and public tours.
J R Twee Floyd of Salisbury was named captain of the 1932 State college track team at a banquet honoring this year’s squad. He led the state in the 440 and won at Greensboro in May, losing only to Carolina in a dual meet.
G L Barnhardt of Lenoir and E M DuBose of Sumter South Carolina were elected captains of the Davidson baseball and tennis teams for next year at meetings of teams. Abernethy Winter Haven Fla was named varsity baseball manager Keller Gastonia freshman manager and Stephens Kimball W Va named varsity tennis manager for next year.
Eldon village in London is described as the loneliest in England with only ten residents including the minister. The church is 25 feet long with six pews. no marriages have ever been performed and the largest congregation drawn from miles around has not exceeded forty.
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