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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1930
Page
4
Sunday devotion notes present religious quotes from Deuteronomy and J C Hare emphasizing obedience and devotion. The short column reflects a faith guidance tone typical of the era and offers a spiritual reflection for readers.
The Made in Carolina week has closed with Governor Gardner promoting home goods. North Carolina ships about 400 million dollars in state outflows for goods that could be produced at home, with hope for greater state marketing if local industry is strengthened and diversified.
The Greensboro News reporter Mr. Cannon is lauded for uncovering the identity of a High Point woman linked to former prisoner Otto Wood. The piece notes the breakthrough as bold journalism that unsettles prison officials and prompts renewed interest in Wood's location, possibly in California.
A London hotel manager notes the city quiet on the Sabbath with almost empty Underground trains and fewer crowds around St Pauls Cathedral. The narrator tours the building, notes monuments to Nelson and Wellington, and describes a High Church service led by Rev F M Robathan with mixed participation and reflections on modern faith.
The Enterprise highlights a letter supporting a named health department official as permanent successor to Dr Laughinghouse. The piece argues influential professionals back organized backing for state health work and notes the recent appointment was temporary and not binding on the board’s future choice.
The Enterprise highlights Stephen Clark Advertising returning to public service, praising its generosity and community impact. The paper invites readers to review the note and Clark’s published page in this morning's issue.
Clark returns to his page advertisement with a tonic approach praising the community’s service of beauty. He highlights High Point flower culture and the upcoming flower show, framing his writing as an inspirational vision from the community builder.
Mrs R E Ranson announces a full day schedule starting Monday with a 3 pm dismissal. Homework assigned once daily by subject with 6th and 7th graders listed, and instrumental music registration urged. Cafeteria hours run 12 to 1 with five cent meals under Mrs M T Hicks. Industrial arts fees of 50 cents due now for first semester.
Mexico City September 6 A government petition filed in the sixth district court seeks to nationalize all Methodist Episcopal property in Mexico as a step toward bringing Protestant churches under state control. Fourteen Methodist buildings in Mexico City would become national property if granted. The action follows Catholic church property already held by the state and could extend to other Protestant churches after this case.
Army air force experts foresee planes carrying 200 men per squadron, capable of transporting a regiment, as development continues. A new army plane, built domestically, will mount a dozen machine guns, travel at 125 miles an hour and be all steel.
A jazz orchestra leader notes the current heat as he signals his musicians to start playing, framing the moment as another hot wave in the scene.
Local readers debating whether Football should always be capitalized for emphasis. Some argue the practice aligns with team names and official sports terminology, while others prefer standard capitalization across all uses.
A writer imagines how financial and business minds would fare without Gen Trend and Maj Turn guiding figures. He reminds readers Gen Motors remains pivotal in industry history and discourse.
More than 40,000 pounds of air mail were dispatched from Michigan cities in the first half of 1930. Detroit led with 26,216 pounds followed by Kalama zoo 4477, Bay City 2999, Grand Rapids 2801, Pontiac 2300, Muskegon 2207, Saginaw 1726, Lansing 1408, Battle Creek 961, Flint 923, Jackson 832, Ann Arbor 580 and Dearborn 66.
An analysis estimates that roughly 22 percent of every food dollar goes toward dairy products. The finding highlights dairy as a major component of household food budgets.
The narrator recalls late night scenes and a street lamp reading Arthur Schopenhauer's Studies in Pessimism. He contrasts curiosity about places with tales of what is seen and hints at revived hope for mankind amid thoughtful discourse and a candlelit learning spirit.
While strolling near the Sheraton I entered a coffee shop where crowd cheers greet a short man gesturing to the owner. I spoke with a bystander and learned the man is Bill Ragan seeking a sandwich named for him.
A quiet private concert featured an orchestra with trap drums saxophones and goatees. The narrator bought a harmonica afterward and, heard a stray cat outside, then calmed by playing St. Louis Blues on a Victrola.
The narrator praises reading in bed as a luxury providing comfort and even a savoring effect if the book soothes mood. Smoking in bed is viewed differently. The narrator mentions explaining to a landlady about large moths found in the room.
A smartly dressed man sat in the Greensboro Patriots versus Raleigh game reading a book by the stadium lights during the last seven innings. The incident cast a poor light on the Patriots who played as if they were reading by dim lights.
Dr. G I Humphreys new High Point College president and his family have moved into the former home of Dr. R M Andrews at 821 West College Drive. The 12 room modern residence overlooks the campus, and four Andrews family members still reside nearby.
An editorial argues the state must appoint a qualified, trusted successor to Dr. Charles O'Hagan Laughinghouse. It favors Dr. C. A. Shore or Dr. G. M. Cooper, noting experience and doctor confidence are essential, and downplays public speaking ability.
High Point North Carolina readers urge prompt action in a police investigation. A letter from a law abiding citizen criticizes the delays and questions why officials have not tried those accused or cleared them quickly. The writer argues the delays erode public respect for laws and administration.
In Los Angeles a new parachute system for films is tested. Passengers wear a light vest with a steel snap and attach the chute in one motion during an emergency. A rip cord then releases the silk as the person leaves the plane.
Society item notes Miss Dorothy Deal Deligney is due back home today after a visit to Lumberton and Wrightsville Beach.
Punta Arenas in southern Chile asserts it is the most southern city by virtue of being farther south than any other settlement recognized as a city.
A copy of the Gutenberg Bible held in a Carinthian monastery is described as the world's costliest book with monks valuing it at 275000 dollars.
A satirical monologue rails at laundry work from rough treatment of garments to torn collars and hidden pins. It pivots to jokes about Chinese laundries and concludes with a casual take on evolving women’s hair trends and personal preferences.
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