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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1930
Page
4
Agencies Frost Landis and Kohn are listed with offices in the Brunswick building 250 Park Avenue New York, the People's Gas Building and Michigan Boulevard locations.
City Manager E M Knox says a lease of the American theater at 8400 annually yields a net gain of 8000 after five years, while opponents highlight past losses and depreciation. The piece questions the city’s venture, noting a 37000 plus investment and ongoing subsidies, urging private operation with a 42009 five year payment.
The Greensboro Daily News questions The High Pointer weekly’s ethics amid its attacks on D L Donnell and George Stansbury. It notes bid disputes for foreclosure notices, questions circulation claims, and accuses the paper of distorting advertising practices in Guilford county politics.
Bruce Catton reflects on October as an anachronistic month for driving. The piece contrasts dreamy autumn leisure with modern speed, recalling rural childhood, and questions progress while noting a dean of women’s plan for time tracking at sororities.
Report notes Queen Mary of England doubling down on antique collecting and suggests her hats stand out within the collection. The piece hints at the conspicuous display of headwear among prized items as part of her curatorial push.
A commentator argues market weakness this year stems from the digits in 1916 summing to 13. The noted link is to resource totals and the number zero, with no broader significance asserted.
Mrs. Jane Hutchinson wife of the late Thomas Hutchinson died at 210 Alfred street this morning after a two week illness. Born February 28 1855 in Stokes county she was 75. She lived in High Point 29 years leaving five sons two daughters a brother and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services tomorrow at 11 am from the home with multiple pastors officiating and interment at Tabernacle M E church. Pallbearers and flower girls listed.
Judge Lewis E Teague found probable cause on ten charges of breaking and entering and larceny against Clarence Davis in municipal court. Davis is accused of robbing numerous city homes as police investigate additional cases. Probable cause also found in Lee Cecil case with bond set at 500. Wade Smith and Paul Edwards likewise charged with breaking and entering and larceny, bonds 500 each. Other docket items include disorderly conduct judgments suspended, abandonment and non support, assault with various outcomes, forgery, drunken or reckless driving, and larceny with 30 days on county roads.
Captain Bruce Carraway returned from Washington with a large supply of fishing tackle for President Hoover. He received a courteous letter of appreciation from the president's secretary Lawrences Rickey stating the tackle was added to the president's collection. Carraway valued the tackle at about $100.
Funeral services for seven year old Isabel Blanche Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Young of Jamestown will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Mitchells Grove M P church conducted by Rev E W Jones pastor of Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist church Interment will be in the church cemetery
Use of photostatic equipment for copying legal documents has reduced expenses of St. Louis city records office by $60,000 in two years. This technology change cuts labor and paper costs while speeding document retrieval for public inquiries.
The State Merchants association plans an intensive December campaign to oppose a proposed sales tax bill. Walter L. Dowell says 100 of 218 interviewed candidates support the measure, which the group argues is unfair and burdensome. A Raleigh meeting of local secretaries will finalize plans for a statewide Buy it Now campaign.
Rev. George Tunstall urged an optimistic view of American progress and cited Helen Keller’s example as a model of unselfish effort. He noted High Point and the nation need positive attitudes for development and welcomed three new members.
Assistant US Attorney Collins argues Miss Baker was killed near 16th and B streets in Washington on April 11. Gloves found near Arlington cemetery tied to Campbell, who allegedly possessed the murder revolver, with witnesses describing a car and a battered, unconscious victim. Defense presents no opening statement as Eyre and Smith testify on Baker's last seen near Epiphany church.
Keh Ching Chen a missionary student at Columbia University urged the international convention of Disciples of Christ to unite Protestant groups in China. He said 134 denominations cause confusion and inefficiency rather than inspiration. Other speakers spoke on conditions in Japan the Philippines and India. The convention closes tomorrow.
Poem by Maria Butler Brockmann reflecting on beauty in death and the serene face of a departed woman. The speaker notes calm features, a troubled brow now at peace, and asks an inner spirit to view the shell shaped by life and trials.
East region colleges gather in Raleigh for the first eastern convocation of the North Carolina Federation of College Students. E. R. Murrow and John A. Lang will speak, with a radio program, banquet, and night session planned. Represented colleges include North Carolina State Meredith Campbell Wake Forest St Marys Atlantic Christian Peace Flora MacDonald Louisburg CC T C.
A 4 county Soccer League was formed at a YMCA meeting to boost interest and provide a between seasons game for high school boys. Members include High Point Guilford College Jamestown Allen Jay Hasty Faire Grove and Midway with a two month schedule under Ed gar Hartley. County games will be Wednesdays to keep Fridays free for state championships.
Mrs Mittie Boyles aged 76 died at 3 20 in the morning at the home of her daughter Mrs C R Allen 1801 Welborn street following a stroke of paralysis earlier in the evening She was born in Stokes County North Carolina October 7 1964 a daughter of Henry and Martha Ferguson She was married to Drew Boyles who preceded her in death She leaves two sons L O Boyles Callahan Florida and B H Boyles Lacrosse Florida and one daughter Mrs C R Allen High Point She was a member of the Baptist church in Lacrosse Funeral arrangements pending sons from Florida expected.
The report lists five corrections for a vessel diagram: anchor position at bow, tug propeller depth, pilot house placement ahead of smokestack, incorrect bow depth numbers and sequencing, and the scrambled word ELECTRICITY.
A new electric powered movie camera has been perfected capable of producing 360 pictures per hour with operation by a single button press. The device promises rapid shooting for film makers and reduces manual effort in frame capture.
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