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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1931
Page
4
A brief reflection asserts the Lord as a refuge in trouble and suggests solace comes from easing the troubles of others, drawing on a Psalms quotation and a Mme de Maintenon sentiment.
The editorial argues the council must limit spending to maintain the $1.20 tax rate while facing a rising debt service burden. It notes last year’s deficit and projects higher interest and principal payments, urging a cautious rate above the bare minimum to cover expenses and avoid future deficits.
High Point council plans to finance the Christmas street lighting with city funds despite budget cuts. Officials note the season’s tonal value and urge merchants to boost sales, citing High Point’s large payroll and potential to grow its trading position against Raleigh.
Opinion argues for a referendum on prohibition with a constitutional amendment or a stricter dry substitute. Raskob favors public decision to strengthen enforcement, while Connally warns against factionalism and urges unity to sustain a liberal Democratic approach.
Henry Ford argues prosperity should rise without reviving the old system. He says excess supply, not demand, has crippled the economy and calls for a radical change. The piece notes Amtorg Trading Corp in U S relations and Russia’s shrinking orders as a concern for business.
The Magazine of Wall Street favors a shift toward shorter work weeks and fewer daily hours, suggesting a move toward leisure as a way to absorb unemployment. The piece notes the shift from radical critique to mainstream acceptance, signaling broader social change.
Hoover and several foreign emissaries publicly claim no agreement exists on major issues. The quarrel highlights persistent diplomatic tension and mutual insistence on divergent stances amid ongoing discussions.
A Baltimore woman seeks divorce claiming she was hypnotized at marriage. The remark ties Grandi to fascist symbolism as a provocative opinion piece notes.
A metropolitan laundry reports bigger business this year as the economy dips, while advertisements promise optimism. The author hints at a ruse in smoking ads and notes a boxing reference, suggesting a public figure named Gene Tunney Jr. must learn to count to 14 soon.
New York plans a strict curfew targeting late performances. If young showgirls meet claims, Broadway may see empty streets and deserted stages by 9 30 p m amid enforcement efforts.
The warden of Sing Sing prison doubles admission from 50 cents to one dollar for the prison team’s games, a bid to boost revenue and lure players who may soon be out of work as amateur college stars.
Britain has raised a tariff wall against American goods ending any prospect of business growth across the fence.
New York fiction writer Joseph Gollomb faced a traffic stop while learning to drive. He explained he was a beginner and later described a rough driving test with an examiner as the car mishaps worsened. Gollomb hoped his sister would fix the car after the confusing accelerator lesson.
H A Wohl of a leading production outfit concedes his film’s plot is the 1931 version of an immortal literary classic. He says it was suggested by Charles Dickens Dombey and Son, but foresees that this connection may be forgotten as the story unfolds.
Two New York women stir chatter with art and film ties. One aims for movie work to aid workers while Barbara Sheldon gains a modeling role. the other, Mrs. Jessie D Wiggin, pursues sculpture in quiet studio study in Greenwich Village, hoping for future exhibition.
Last Friday at the Deep River church an all day workers council gathered about 50 workers, over 30 ministers attended. The ladies served a lunch of chicken stew pie cake pickles and coffee. The Philathea class met Wednesday night with Mrs. Eva Thornton and refreshments were served after the meeting. Wooster Horney of New Jersey is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs V V Horney. Mrs. R L Borum visited Miss Sophronia Hiatt last Tuesday.
Miss Pearl Jones attended a turkey dinner at the First Methodist Protestant church in High Point last Thursday evening. T. J. Jones preached at Holly Springs Sunday accompanied by E. J. White. Clara Lowe and Faye Jones visited relatives and guest Katheryn James joined from High Point. B. G. Rollins of Glenwood spoke at 11 o'clock in Greensboro. Franklin Lowe, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lowe, has pneumonia. Mrs. Walter Gossett remains ill. Born to Clarence and wife Jordan on the 15th a son.
An editor letter reviews the Pilgrims 1630 landing at Plymouth and the first Thanksgiving's three day feast with Indians, praising virtues of humility and Christianity while urging national unity. The writer also critiques contemporary politics, economy and unemployment, urging sober action and remembrance of early American sacrifices.
George Clark notes the lingering depression as unemployed men endure cheap political barbs and a theater quip about squeezing one more laugh from today’s matinee. The cartoonish dig captures social tension and the era’s thrift pressures.
A letter by Fred W. Morrill criticizes prejudice in public discourse and urges fact based writing to aid employment. He condemns demeaning views against others and warns against enemies of the country. He calls for constructive ideas to help the unemployed and the future of the United States.
On Asheboro street a little girl and boy were bitten by a cat Saturday morning and appeared unharmed, but the cat died. BEN PATTERSON.
Federal Judge E Yates Webb closed U S district court in Bryson City after trying 72 cases. Eleven defendants received penal sentences from one year and a day to two years.
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