Thought on gifts and wisdom in Exodus
A contemplative note from a 1931 issue citing Exodus 23 8 about rejecting gifts to avoid clouding judgment. The short meditation warns that gifts can blind the wise and bend the righteous words.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1931
Page
6
Brummitt withdraws from North Carolina governor race
Attorney General Brummitt ends his bid citing personal reasons. His exit narrows the Democratic field, leaving Josephus Daniels and Richard T. Fountain as potential contenders and increasing the likelihood of a second primary if Fountain finishes second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brummitt
Mis G. Brummitt
Mr. Brummitt
Brammitt
Josephus Daniels
Richard T. Fountain
Fountain
Hoover Navy Budget Clash Sparks Political Blame
The article cites President Hoover appointing a commission to judge if he is ignorant of the navy amid a controversial 61 million dollar cut. Navy advocates and critics clash as Secretary of the Navy defends the budget while Gardiner attacks Hoover. The piece examines political repercussions and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
United Press
Washington
William H. Gardiner
Navy League
Secretary of the Navy
Gardiner
Hoover urged to seek serenity amid criticism
Through a committee process, Hoover is described as prone to personal irritation in a pattern of similar outbursts. The piece suggests he needs the calm, balanced demeanor of his immediate predecessor and recommends he rise above unfair criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
White House
Final Duty Is The Balanced Budget In City Hall
The city council must cut costs without harming services and set a tax rate that covers the budget. A councilman suggested working unpaid, showing dedication, while the annual governing body cost is listed at 3,415. After trimming, the rate should fully cover the budget with responsible management ensuring tax burdens stay fair.
Eastern mentality and Christianity through Gandhi and history
The piece argues Gandhi champions Christian ideas though not orthodox, noting one God belief and Christ’s social teaching. It reflects on how eastern thought shapes Western faith, and contemplates a missed 13th century chance to Christianize China via Marco Polo’s era and the papacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahatma Gandhi
Buddha
Mohammed
Christ
India
China
Genghis
Vatican
Marco Polo
Polo
Greensboro deputy warden charged with impersonating official
A Greensboro Superior Court case accuses a deputy game warden of falsely presenting himself as a deputy sheriff in operations against roadside lovers. The article notes questions about the officer's official qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Greensboro
Police misconduct and secrecy in arrests questioned
The piece argues that arrest counts matter less than police integrity and public reporting. It condemns racketeering tendencies, noting several arrests in Greensboro may reflect predatory behavior by officers seeking fees rather than enforcing law and order. It calls for publicity as a key tool to curb such practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
England Turns to Conservatives After Labour Defeat
Bruce Catton analyzes England's stunning election shift as the Conservative Tories regain power amid economic woes. He notes voter fatigue with socialism, the revival of the ruling class, and potential turning-point momentum for the empire. Capone's imprisonment and U S legal procedure are also discussed, alongside railroads adopting container cars and plans to ship loaded trucks by rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Catton
England
Labor Party
China
Old England
Duke of York orders champagne wings in Paris visit
The Duke of York, brother of the Prince of Wales, on a recent Paris trip reportedly ordered chicken wings cooked in champagne. The jest suggests playful fluttering mood during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of York
Prince of Wales
Paris
Captain Hawks Aims at Coast to Coast Flight Record
Captain Hawks may attempt a coast to coast record breaking run. He must surpass Doolittle and meet higher endurance and distance goals to claim the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks
Jimmy Doolittle
Doolittle
Recalling Real Speed With a "Going Like Sixty" Throwback
The piece muses on past automotive speeds, noting era catchphrases and public imagination around faster cars and roads. It reflects on how speed culture has evolved from midcentury street racing to modern expectations.
Czecho Slova kia celebrates thirteenth independence anniversary
The nation marked thirteen years since independence with ceremonies and national reflections as leaders praised the progress of Czecho Slovakia. Citizens joined in commemorations highlighting gains in democracy and economic development across the republic.
Meandering notes on football, cars, and quirky memories
A rambling column recounts a recent North Carolina State football game versus Carolina with local fans reacting to the Tar Heels second string. The writer shares humorous vignettes about travel, a governor, a Ford in disrepair, a strange long ride, potatoes, jelly, and childhood church memories in a light, opinionated voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
In Eternity Paint Brush Dream by Katherine Deligny
Poem imagines afterlife request to borrow God’s paint brush to color Earth’s sunset with crimson and gold while praising the beauty seen in a beloved eye. The piece, signed by Katherine Deligny, reflects tender spiritual longing and artistic vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Deligny
Revival Till Midnight At Gospel Tabernacle Crowds Gather
Crowds attend revival at Gospel Tabernacle on Willow brook street led by Rev Charlie Dun away southern evangelist. A large crowd heard last night's message on Heart Service. Tonight he preaches How We May Know We Are Saved with services at 7 30 nightly through the week. Special singing by Miss Gillespie and the Robins Mill quartet scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospel Tabernacle
Willowbrook Street
Charlie Dunaway
Miss Gillespie
Robins Mill
Who's New In Congress Bailey Wins North Carolina Seat
Josiah William Bailey, North Carolina's new senator elect, edged past incumbent Furnifold Simmons and won the Democratic nomination by 70 000 votes. He later secured a majority of over 113 000 in the general election. Bailey, editor and lawyer born in 1873 at Warrenton, is a temperance advocate who led the Anti Saloon League in the state and supported local option. He resigned from the league when prohibition was declared and has served as presidential elector and on several educational boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Josiah William Bailey
North Carolina
Long
Eran
Furnifold M. Simmons
Th Senate
Warrenton
Biblical Recorder
Josiah
Bailey
Anti- Saloon League
Anti-Saloon League
City audits reveal cash irregularities and payroll concerns
Third section details four audits of the city collector's office with June 2, 9, 30 and September 30 findings. It notes deposits timed before bank openings enabling potential cash substitutions, unrecorded accounts payable, unconfirmed tax payments, and payroll endorsement issues. The report urges stronger controls, two-person access to securities, and clearer data attachments to vouchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Brockett
Robert Brockett, Jr
Pensacola
Fla
White Cemetery
City Abattoir
City Hall
Max Bones
EB. M. Knox
Knox
R. G. Lassiter and Company
Light and Water Department
General Ledger
Water and Light Department
Water and Light
T. D. Wells
Electrical Department
Hazel Shipman
Wells
Shipman
Poison inquest resumes in Pickett deaths in Lexington
A coroner’s jury in Lexington will reconvene Wednesday night at 7 30 for the Pickett double deaths inquiry. Arsenic was found in Elizabeth and Virginia Pickett and the hearing may probe witnesses as officials pursue a possible double murder theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Elizabeth
Virginia Pickett
Lola Pickett
Court House
J. A. Leonard
R. W. Yakeley
George A. Younce
Twelfth District
Elizabeth Pickett
North State Street
J. T. Dobbins
University of North Carolina Chemistry Department
Girl Disappears With Boyfriend In Local Case
Jenkins Colson reports Alberta Taylor a 16 year old missing girl left home with his son Carl Colson after a Halloween party at William Penn High School. Neighbors believed Alberta rode off with him at her request. The pair have not been heard from since that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins Colson
Price Street
Enterprise
Alberta Taylor
Carl Colson
Colson
Sedalia
William Penn High School
Young Colson
Alberta
Jenkins
Taylor
City Finance Report Urges Strict Control Of Permits
A city report notes a 619.20 shortfall in the plumbing inspector’s accounts and calls for numbered permits licenses and accountable handling by a responsible city employee. It advocates memoranda charges on issuance and return of duplicates and forbids indiscriminate distribution of forms.
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