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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1931
Page
8
A reflective note cites Proverbs 28 21 about the drunkard and the glutton leading to poverty and a judge Coleridge remark on crime linked to strong drink. The snippet frames moral causes and legal observations without reporting an event or reporting names beyond the quoted authorities.
The entry of A J Maxwell into the governor race reshapes the contest with Ehringhaus and Brummitt set to join four candidates. Analysts say a split vote could force a runoff, with Fountain likely to survive the first primary. Brummitt’s entry is anticipated this week as the field tightens.
The High Point community is urged to donate five thousand dollars next week to support Boy Scout work. The letter from Mr. Millis is cited praising Scouting’s value and the local unit's strong, wholesome impact led by Mr. Hackney, with money contributing to keeping wayward boys on track.
The piece argues that investing in scouting benefits a city of 36,000 by reducing crime and property waste, estimating a $122,000 annual cost to handle crime. It asserts the modest 5,000 in donations justify the program for its value in fostering constructive citizenship and long-term dividends.
A translation of New Russia's Primer, a Soviet youths text defending communism and detailing the five year plan, is reviewed for its propagandistic aims and its portrayal of individual contribution to the economy. The piece also discusses taxation and budget issues affecting federal and state economies.
Government faces criticism over huge gold reserves in American vaults as fears of global instability push money into federal securities. Analysts note record bullion and strong demand for bonds and notes, signaling confidence in the U S structure despite international tremors.
As of June 30 the federal deficit surged by over 300 million in 62 days, prompting talk of a broad tax revision. The Mellon administration debates raising higher bracket income taxes to balance the budget, though officials show reluctance. The article hints at concerns about fairness beyond fiscal factors.
Charles Haddon Nabers D D delivers a Sunday meditation at the First Presbyterian Church as part of the church’s service. The address emphasizes reflection and spiritual guidance for congregants.
The article recalls Montreat conference memories from 1931 focusing on the Montreat experience beyond lectures. It highlights speakers Dr. George W. Truett, Robert E. Speer, and Mel W. Trotter, praising Truett’s views on Jesus and women and Speer’s radiant faith. It notes Trotter’s dynamic delivery and his call for moral resolve, with remarks on the richness of fellowship and spiritual leadership at Assembly Hill and Anderson auditorium.
H A Millis writing as president of the Uwharrie Council Boy Scouts of America urges High Point citizens to contribute funds on September 14 to cover organizational expenses. He praises the Scouts oath and religion as foundation for character, noting twenty one years of American leadership and the aim to serve boys of all nations with economical use of every dollar.
Editor notes a day-long escape by lifelong friends who swapped modern cares for a return to youth by retracing a camping route over the Blue Ridge into Virginia. The group traveled from Pilot Mountain through Winston-Salem and beyond to Jacksons Ferry and back, recalling landmarks, meeting old friends, and recalling the earlier wagon trip, with a storm, tents, and a colored cook among the party. the journey spanned four hours home and a previous four-day trek, ending with a picnic by a New River bridge.
A scholar’s notice praises Sex in Marriage by Ernest R. Groves and Gladys Hoagland Groves for candidly addressing sex in marriage post Stopes decision. It also previews Macmillan’s during the season, highlighting Matthias at the Door by BE A Robinson and new works by Masefield James Stephens and T Sturge Moore, plus The Carolina Low Country and Ayres Rockwell’s Morocco project notes.
Richard Aldington, Ezra Pound, Miss Bottome and others are discussed as contemporary writers with new works. The McBride firm, editors, and publishers like Houghton Mifflin are highlighted for releasing books including The Book of Dragons and Dear Robert Emmet. New novels by Samuel Tupper Jr and others reflect current literary trends and personalities in print.
The writer outlines five stages of human life incipiency birth life death and eternity and ties them to the five senses seeing hearing feeling tasting and smelling. He shares personal struggles with conscience and a desire for faith while recounting a talk with Rev. Ed Suits and a Bible reading suggestion.
Raleigh reports the state prison has 100 women for the first time, with 34 white and 66 Negro, as of September 1. August intake totaled 191 and 108 were discharged or paroled. Separately, Mrs Clara Holden, organizer for the National Textile Workers Union, claims she was kidnapped and beaten by five men Tuesday night, with witnesses cited by her attorney.
GREENVILLE S C Sept 5 Affidavits were made today by a Greenville physician that he found many bruises some as large across the labor leader indicating injuries under examination and awaiting tests
New Orleans actress Myra Langard, 35, leaped to her death from the ninth story of the Hotel Edison in New York. Her party said they spent the day rehearsing for a new act and she seemed in good spirits. Hotel staff reported she appeared happy moments before her body was found.
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