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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1930
Page
4
A biblical note reflects Acts 7 22 describing Moses as educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and powerful in speech and actions highlighting his early learning and strength in both words and deeds.
The speaker condemns nonuniform taxation in NC, arguing property and personal tax rules vary by county and district. They urge voters to support a proposed amendment, noting experts say it could bring relief and restore uniformity to taxation.
The state auditor cites a potential 95 000 shortfall in pension funds due to payments traced to Mason W Gant, former Guilford Superior Court clerk, with a 55 000 misappropriation alleged. An across the board pension roll investigation is urged to reassure state officers and the public.
American business mood turns low as tariffs shield domestic industry while English free traders seek to hold their lines amid protectionist policy.
The chancellor Philip Snowden argues against protectionism, noting a world slump and warning that tariffs would corrupt Parliament and harm national interests. He contends the global crisis is temporary and calls for alternatives to tariff policies. The piece then shifts to critiques of ministerial salaries and suggests church protection plans for clergy.
Britain signals continued mandate policies in Palestine while hinting Jewish immigration may pause. The move acknowledges impracticality of initial aims to nationalize Jews there, citing Arab majority resistance and economic strains from Jewish immigration. Zionist hopes face a setback, even as many leaders shift toward spiritual aims.
Greensboro meeting discusses Orange Presbytery share of a 3 million endowment to back a Ministers Annuity Fund. Each church contributes a tenth of the pastor salary. minister retirement from 65 with annuities 600 to 2000 dollars yearly. The plan aims to replace the existing relief fund and provide old age security for ministers.
Bruce Catton questions Mr. Wickersham's call for a wartime whipping post as a solution to gangsters. He argues it would target petty criminals while Capones and Diamonds would remain free, and stresses that real reform requires courts politics and civic morality to change.
A football player comments that the outcome depended on game breaks as he leaves the field with an injury. The remark highlights momentum shifts and the physical toll of the match.
The article argues that vaccinated Northwestern football players should be allowed to begin their next game anew. It frames the request as a right and discusses potential fairness and competitive considerations.
A riot broke out in the German Reichstag as Fascists wearing khaki shirts confronted Communists in red, the clash of colors igniting street fighting and plunging the assembly into turmoil.
A New Jersey dentist advertises to exchange dental work for groceries and appears keen to fill the bill.
Oil was found on an Oklahoma golf links and John D is now observed watching his game more closely, signaling a possible change in his routine or interest.
Air mail pilots press for salary increases amid rising living expenses. They argue current wages fail to cover basic needs and transport costs, urging airlines to negotiate higher compensation for pilots.
A man who built his wealth in the canned soup business dies leaving an estate valued at 100 million dollars. His beneficiaries receive sizable portions as he plans to secure steady support and philanthropic distribution.
Chess experts discuss modernizing the game with pieces such as the airplane tank and cruiser. No proposal yet to replace the king and queen with a president and first lady.
Yesterday afternoon at the Goldsby home Miss Eva Goldsby wed Mr. Allus Ontaluck of Fittsburg Pa. Rev Horace S Wing officiated with the bride’s father giving her away. The couple exchanged vows as guests including the deputy sheriff attended.
Reads like a brisk local roundup noting Charlie MacNasty leaving for Europe, Jerome Sandeson returning from a Guilford county jail 30 day stay, Mary Makeup returning from Morganton North Carolina after two years, Cy Simon visiting with his brother in law and two crates of spring chickens, and a brief Hoover stop in High Point. The piece then shifts to a religious revival narrative centered on Pleasant Grove church in Piedmont North Carolina with sermons, donations, family lineage, and a long concert at Ward Street Church, ending with a list of local names from Thomasville and Commerce Georgia.
Herbert Bosun of 2.98 Simpkins Street displays a huge soupbone measuring over 75 inches in circumference and weighing 6.25 pounds. The forked ladle shaped fruit weighs causes curiosity as he claims it was grown on his own farm south of the city and used as a soup ladle and more.
James R. Haberdash of Hasheville performed a concert at the County club under the New York Musical club. He sang in a deep mono tone, encore of St James's Infirmary three times, and amused the crowd with antics including a fall into a Sousaphone horn. The audience gifted him a violet massage and chocolates.
Editor shares Sunday services at Wesley Memorial Church School and Pleasant Grove M P Church plus Ward Street Home Coming hours. Edith Crowder invited speaker to talk to teen group on Greatness, focusing on Jesus, Christian training, and following the Way Truth Life.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie H. Dailey 59 of Thomasville were held at 2 p m from First Baptist church with interment in the church cemetery. Born December 6 1871 in Burke County she was the daughter of the late Dr and Mrs L J Langston. She resided in Thomasville the last seven years and is survived by her husband and 10 children including Ralph Pierce Luther Olin and Mrs Lella Seg
The High Point city council advertised for bids on 35 police uniforms 27 firemen uniforms and 4 police overcoats to secure the lowest price and save money. City Manager E M Knox noted it is the first time the city has advertised bids for such uniforms.
Two new Scout troops will be organized in the city this week announced by B W Hackney executive of the Uwharrie council. A Lutheran church troop forms tonight at 7 30 with Mr Hodie as scoutmaster. Tomorrow at 7 00 a Highland Mills Baptist church troop forms with Tom Sprinkle as scoutmaster.
A fire at 1013 Johnson Street damaged the basement of Carter Dalton’s home last night at 7:40. The blaze spread from an oil burner, but overall damage was limited to smoke and minor effects.
The report notes that retail cooperative societies in the United Kingdom have a membership totaling 6 37 00. The figure reflects the cooperative movement's size within the retail sector during the period.
A crossword style clue list forms a puzzle page item with numbered definitions for several words. Across and down hints reference places, objects, and persons including Kemal Pasha and Uncle Tom, inviting solving of a mixed set of terms. The entry reads like a compact reference puzzle segment.
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