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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1931
Page
4
A compact reflection notes Isaiah on the upright path and Addison’s praise of justice as a supreme virtue, contrasting moral clarity with worldly compromise. It surveys how conscience and fair judgment shape conduct and leadership across eras.
The Yorktown celebration featured Secretary of the Navy and an admiral highlighting naval strength and waterway control as vital to national defense. They recalled Washington's success tied to maritime power and De Grasse's fleet aiding victory, noting the navy's ongoing lead in national sentiment and defense.
President Hoover arrived at Yorktown amid grand ceremonial pageantry with naval escorts and a 100,000 strong crowd, yet the reception was tepid and far less enthusiastic than that given to Teddy Roosevelt or Calvin Coolidge, highlighting questions about his leadership appeal.
A fragment notes that the figure named Mr Hoover lacks the fiery charisma expected of a popular idol, describing him as self contained and not flamboyant in demeanor. The sentence records an assessment of public perception without additional context or supporting events.
A reflection on Thomas A. Edison’s death and religious questions about salvation and the afterlife. The piece argues whether the true value lies in personal achievement or in the sanctifying power of gifts and service to God, invoking scriptural contrast between the altar and the gold. It frames Edison’s life as a lens on virtue, judgment, and eternal recompense.
The Babe, famed as Sultan of Swat, vents about contractual and public restraints that curb his life. He cites eye care, travel, gambling, speed, and handshakes as forbidden, yet he hints at breaking free in two years after baseball ends.
Capone suggests a master mind angle behind his crimes while lamenting that doing right triggers trouble. He hints at partial confession and questions the myth built by newspapers. The piece questions his claims of a glamorous Chicago life and wealth.
The text argues that the government based its conviction on myths and that Al may be a smokescreen for a corrupt network. It hints the gangster commander faces sour memories of dealings with corrupt officers and recalls thousands who paid for protection that failed. It suggests guilt influences Al to defend his apparent whiteness.
A veteran essay argues dogs suit city life less, but a dog offers comfort to melancholy boys and companionship on rambles. It notes dogs suit open country households and help uplift a lad’s spirits with wagging tails and a wet nose.
A wry column notes public mood shifts as references to a man in the moon as a bootlegger appear amid jokes about America leading in dam projects and investors misreading the market. It blends satire on business, sport, and civic life with playful headlines.
Several women pilots announce crossing of the Atlantic solo or with female crews, stating none has asked a man to accompany them if they run out of gas.
In a bold comment a columnist warns that before Hitler establishes a dictatorship he should heed Al Capone’s lessons on power. The piece frames Capone’s underworld influence as a cautionary example of how autocrats can stumble when they overreach.
In Raleigh, B H Page age 60 a Wake county farmer died when his truck overturned on a highway. In Greensboro Ernest C Watkins age 62 a Randolph county businessman died at his Ramseur area country home.
Raleigh authorities acting through the governor's unemployment relief commission moved to aid 65 Negro families left homeless by a Sunday blaze that destroyed 11 Tyrrell County homes.
The Seventh District Medical society will hold sessions this afternoon and tonight in Albemarle North Carolina with doctors gathering for meetings and discussions.
In Marion North Carolina the inquest opened July 21 into a fatal bus crash that killed one man and injured 13 others stalled due to lack of witnesses. Officials work to locate missing participants as proceedings halt.
The Women's Missionary union of the Atlantic association will meet here on Thursday for its annual convention. Rev. L. L. O'Brien of Wilmington will be one of the speakers.
Betty Jane Newman eight year old girl sustained severe lacerations when the car her father was driving collided with another driven by W. S. Petree in Greensboro North Carolina. The crash report notes injuries to Newman and details of the collision.
O W Poole a substitute letter carrier pleaded guilty to extracting money from letters in Salisbury North Carolina. He was arraigned in United States court and the case remains open for several days awaiting further action.
A 17 year old, Marvin Paul, died from injuries after being struck by a truck driven by his father, N. Palas Washington. A non-family rider, Rufus Paul, sustained a broken leg and minor injuries in the same incident.
Raleigh October 20 Eastern North Carolinians seeking a governors call for a special session to curb cotton and tobacco production will visit the executive Wednesday. N G Bartlett of Kinston, president of the eastern chamber of commerce, said Arkansas and Mississippi have cut acreage and need two more large producers to enforce similar limits. Bartlett noted support from several general assembly members.
Revival services at the Cedar Street Church of the Living God that began last week will continue through this week and possibly longer. Rev. W. R. Stacey, the pastor, and other speakers are delivering sermons during the week.
A beloved Randolph county figure and friend of the plain people dies after six months of critical illness. Survived by wife Lena Smith of Ramseur, four children Ashley Billy E C Jr and Pattie Watkins, two brothers Clarence Watkins of Greensboro and Will Watkins of Troy, one sister Mrs I C Craven. Funeral from Ramseur at 2:30 p m Wednesday with Rev A C T of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Death follows months of treatment at High Point Asheville Greensboro and Duke Hospital. He was known for charitable work and leadership in community efforts.
Raleigh October 20 notary commission news lists A Wray White Raleigh F L Page Jr Zebulon A J Bradshaw Lenoir Nelle Barron Charlotte W P Croom Asheville H L Embler High Point J L Frizzelle Durham Annie P Geoghegan Greensboro Evelyn Goodman Roanoke Rapids M C Goodson Lowgap D H Harris Canton Hattie Palmer Murphy Oedola Smart Winston Salem Fannie Vann Clinton
A letter from a reader asks three questions about reporting consistency when Earnest and Earnest are in Earnest. The writer inquires about the dead end of Perry street and questions a justice of the peace who solicits business from a firm and then potentially presides as a court: is he competent to try their cases.
Judgment of 250 dollars and interest since October 18, 1928, sought by H. L. Baumgardner in a municipal court suit with W. H. Anderson, C. Tabor and G. W. Clark as defendants over a note endorsed by them. A divorce suit was filed by Ruth Odom Prevatte against Kenneth Monroe Prevatte on grounds of statutory divorce after a marriage on November 15, 1926.
The American auxiliary yacht Northern Light, carrying Zlatko Balakovic the eminent Yugoslav violinist and his party, has arrived at Littleton New Zealand for overhaul. After Australian ports they will proceed to the Dutch East Indies Red Sea and the Mediterranean.
German warships bombarded Dunkirk on October 20 and raiders sank two British destroyers and nine merchant ships in the North Sea between the Shetland Islands and the Norwegian coast. England reports 17 ships over 1600 tons lost for the week ending Oct 20. In Mesopotamia British forces push northeast of Baghdad driving Turkish troops near Kizil Rabat across the Diala. President Wilson proclaims Sunday Oct 28 a day of prayer for war success and asks Americans to observe solemnly for victory.
The Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion will officially inaugurate new officers at 8 o'clock at the Legion Forrest H. Shuford will become commander succeeding Gurney H. King. Other officers inducted include J. N. Bready first vice commander George F. Edwards second vice commander Archie Allred third vice commander Reid Kearns finance officer R P McKeithan chaplain B H Carraway service officer and T W Sprinkle as adjutant.
Raleigh reports new certificates of incorporation filed with the secretary of state. North State Trading Corp of Cherryville plans general insurance and brokerage with $100,000 authorized, $200 subscribed, led by D P McClurd Ola M McClurd and Samuel R McClurd. DeLuxe Diner Inc of High Point aims to operate restaurant and cafe with $25,000 authorized, $800 subscribed, led by A Kotslos George N Ellison and Neal Sinodis. The Episcopal Foundation of the Diocese of East Carolina Inc of Wilmington is a non stock charity to aid students for religious work, with Wilmington incorporators including Thomas C Derst J Victor Grainger Robert Strange and others.
Farmers in Erigal Truagh and Donagh in the Irish Free State unite to pay only half their county taxes citing total crop failure. They adopt resolutions urging public representatives to shield farmers from seizure during the coming winter and spring and declare readiness to resist further payments using all means to block tax collection.
Local druggists receive free sample packages of two new Vick products as part of a home cold control plan. The ad promotes Vicks Nose & Throat Drops and Vicks Cough Drops with free trial packages, guidance for 24 hour treatment, and an offer to mail samples on request from Vick Chemical Co. Greensboro NC.
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