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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1931
Page
4
A reflective biblical verse echoes the teaching that those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted, offering moral guidance.
The address argues Armistice Day should spur clear thinking on America's leadership role in shaping a peaceful world. It notes the US as powerful yet challenged by domestic forces, navy debates, and public attitudes toward veterans while honoring World War I service and supporting a crusade for lasting peace.
The A B club presents its annual charity drama on Friday the 13th featuring Elmer Rice See Naples and Die. Local talent is highlighted with careful play selection and production, aiming for a genuine Little Theater feel despite being an import.
The Methodist Protestants left a small loop hole for a loyal churchman to choose independently when the conference backed prohibition. The piece argues the resolution forbids voting for any wet candidate but allows personal interpretation, suggesting a future need for intelligent discrimination between keeping the law and modifying it.
Miss Margaret Hauser directs a city stage production with Mrs Edward McEachern designing the set. The A B club funds four yearly charity efforts through theater and期待 the strongest show of its career in 1931.
The article discusses southern football rising in skill yet lagging in crowd sizes. It notes Georgia vs Tulane as a marquee clash, cites 750000 fans paying over 1.5 million dollars for major games nationwide, and highlights Notre Dame Northwestern Rockne's impact and Notre Dame’s surge from obscurity due to popular interest in the sport.
A nationwide radio appeal to champion smaller liberal arts colleges is set for November 14. President Hoover and Dr. John H. Finley of the New York Times will be principal speakers, with local programs airing in addition to the national hook up.
The plea argues that small colleges, underfinanced and under-supported, are vital to education in America. It contrasts them with greater universities funded by rich endowments, urging a national long term effort and proposing two billion dollars in endowments as a strategic investment to preserve and develop these institutions.
Bruce Catton notes the University of Chicago press edition renders the Bible in modern idiom yet preserves the power of the King James texts. He cites John revelations and Jude lines as examples where the old cadence shines and warns that the new phrasing cannot surpass the classic. He also comments on U S political shifts and a rally in wheat prices shaping the year's outlook.
A film actress has planted several fig trees in her home yard. Observers speculate she may be exploring uses for the leaves, though no official plans have been announced.
French athletes warn they would be slowed down without it yet insist they will not drink the substance in this location. The remark reflects a tension between performance aids and local rules or norms.
The author notes mental lapses cause subway misdirections phone mix ups and delays in New York City. He recites personal slips in downtown travel critic debates and observations on policing touching on police conduct crowd behavior and calls for firmer oversight amid hoodlum incidents.
Wadsley Anderson recounts 17th and 18th century North Carolina under Sir William Drummond, noting taxation, religious intolerance, and dissent. He details 1704 disfranchisement of dissenters, 1705 first church in Chowan, and Quaker exclusion from juries and office, leading to citizen pressure on state church separation.
No mid week prayer service at First Baptist church tonight announced by Dr. A B Conrad pastor due to State Baptist convention meeting in Winston Salem North Carolina.
The Enterprise recounts a November 4 event at Col. How ard Paylor’s home with officers of the United Confederate Veterans led by Gen Harris and Gen Smith. Miss Paylor hosted a lavish dinner and was praised for organizing camps, dues, reunions, and memories of Civil War service. Our writer lauds High Point as a growing NC city and honors veterans while hoping for peace.
Citizens hear marching troops as drums and music evoke patriotic feelings and prayers for the service members. The Enterprise notes community response as residents pause to reflect on duty and sacrifice.
A cryptic note describes a sticker solution that was dodged amid a rage, with four missing words now appearing in black letters. Readers are asked to identify the concealed phrasing embedded in a taunting display.
Pas tors and delegates of the Methodist Episcopal Church south from Lexington and Davidson county prepared to attend the annual conference in Asheville. The pre conference at First Methodist church drew a large audience with discussions on the denomination’s work in Davidson county. The Fourth quarterly conference for the First Methodist church in Lexington and Thomasville followed.
The conference elected FE B Craven district steward and Miss Edna Mc Crary recording steward in this city with A S Johnson as church lay leader. T A Finch named district steward for Thomasville church. Charles F Lambeth and George L Hackney each won Sunday school superintendent roles for multiple terms.
Charter received for the Citizens Insurance agency of Lexington formed by local business men. Charles W. Hackney serves as president and Cecil W. Hayes as secretary treasurer and manager. Offices opened in the Harmon building.
Mrs J S Campbell was confined to her home on North Main street with injuries after being knocked down by an automobile while crossing the street near her home yesterday afternoon. The driver stopped and offered aid but the name was not learned.
Joe Clinard of Matton Drug company wins a $5 prize for a Lord Baltimore cigar advertising slogan. The line reads If you want the best cigar in the store, try a Lord Baltimore.
The new rule requires Germans seeking to emigrate to pay a departure tax of 26 dollars. The levy applies to all who relinquish residence in the country, affecting prospective emigrants and international moves.
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