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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1931
Page
4
A devotional snippet from September 9 1031 reflects on loving enemies and blessing those who curse, pairing Matthew 5 44 with a quote from Mencius about goodness define a real man. The text blends religious and moral guidance in a compact reflective note.
A commentary argues Massachusetts eschews elected judges to reduce corruption and improve public safety. It cites Boston's low homicide rate and compares appointive judges to weed out political influence, praising the Supreme Court model for life tenure and nonpartisan selection.
Lenoir, rival to High Point in furniture, ships at a strong pace per the Lenoir News Topic. August shipments reached 623 carloads, close to 1929 peak, showing factory energy though prices lag two years.
The article notes that maximum steady employment of workmen signals community prosperity. It highlights the citizenship of Lenoir and Caldwell counties as deeply indebted to progressive manufacturers and calls for public acknowledgment of their accomplishment in moving from a depression year to a peak shipment for a product.
The piece notes that over half the city’s public school age population work in industry. It cites 1929 census payrolls at 11 042 and a 1930 adult resident total of 20 166. It compares factory workers to men over 21, mentions 184 foreign born residents with Greece at 42 and Russia at 41, and asks readers to review the Chamber of Commerce column for more details.
The Georgia 1862 ruling upholding a cotton planting limit is cited to argue for modern acreage restrictions in states like Louisiana and Texas. The piece notes Georgia’s wartime context and questions whether such police power would survive federal constitutional scrutiny, with Texas officials supporting a 50 percent reduction as a soil conservation measure.
The text notes North Carolina lacks a powerful broadcasting station despite a population over three million, ranking twelfth in total population. It argues several smaller states have stronger facilities, suggesting North Carolina is inadequately supplied with broadcasting capabilities given its wealth and size.
An 80 year old Benton Ul farmer named Patton attended his own funeral to hear kind words and enjoy the tribute while planning a birthday party as a funeral substitute. He hopes not to stage another funeral soon, praising appreciation for aging individuals. James Kemp, a 63 year old Rochester steeplejack, survived a 150 foot plunge after scaffolding collapse, attributing calm courage to experience. Two Chicago mail carriers, Henry Sorenson and Charles M Nelson, both 63, retired after 40 years and 120000 miles delivering secrets and hopes. Charles Hardenberg, the hermit of Watts Island, aged 23 years solitude, marries after years alone, noting that people need companionship and purpose beyond personal pursuits.
The Census Bureau reports in 1930 there were about 72 000 radio sets and 645 000 families in North Carolina. Mecklenburg led with 28 percent of families owning radios while Alleghany had only 1 in 50. Rural counties trail despite rural farmers being touted as beneficiaries. Charlotte tops cities with 6 422 families, nearly one eleventh of the state total.
In a surprising move, negotiators consider expanding an agricultural exchange by sending Cuba used tires in exchange for guar. Officials cite resource diversification and regional economic ties as guiding factors while acknowledging logistics and inspection hurdles.
Winston-Salem Sept 9 The North Carolina Bankers Association executive committee met at Roaring Gap to review bank management principles. Leaders including President R M Hanes and VP Robert N Page discussed liquidity, loan diversification, frequent customer statements, credit information exchange, and the need to charge for certain services to cover losses. Plans call for regional meetings in October to present policies to bankers statewide.
In Valle della Lima a patron saint festival features a giant paper balloon, now 35 feet high, with tradition guiding its yearly increase by a fraction of an inch. In Austin Texas, legislator Mrs. Lee J. Rountree promotes a bill to ban silk pajamas, proposing men wear old fashioned night shirts to aid cotton industry and add eight inches to shirt tails.
Richmond reports Governor Pollard listing Virginia heroes: Washington in war Jefferson in statesmanship Marshall in jurisprudence Walter Reed in medicine and Howell in golf. New York brief notes Elsie Janis writing in airplane cabin for film scenarios in talkies era.
Montreal reports S S Spurling of Bermuda says there is no unemployment problem. He cites importing 653 English workers to build a new hotel as proof of needs abroad.
In Trieste engineers reinforce the church to protect an ancient Roman temple exposed by excavations. The find lies beneath San Giusto as archaeologists study the site while safety supports hold the structure.
Raleigh reports eight months of school openings delayed by a week due to minor issues tied to the state board of equalization and upkeep funds. In Statesville a car crash injured four others and killed 17 year old Mrs Ketger of Waynesville.
Tom Widenhouse, released from the penitentiary 15 months earlier after a murder term, was nabbed when he fell into a spring near Charlotte while escaping from a car loaded with liquor.
Davie County commissioners approve the current year tax rate at .73, reducing forty cents from last year. The action comes as the board finalizes the annual budget and discusses revenue needs for local services.
Rocky Mount North Carolina police believe W G Billington a 30 year old drug store employee who vanished last Wednesday while en route to Warrenton may have been robbed and killed authorities seek leads on his fate and location
W Caffity aged 39 of near Vanceboro died from injuries suffered Saturday when struck by an automobile in New Bern area.
Stantonburg resident C P Farmer reports a pine tree he believes is the state’s largest. At three feet from the ground it measures 30 feet around and 9% feet in diameter. Tarboro delegates elected for state convention include W W Mangum A B Barnes and J D Bain among rural mail carriers meeting in the district semi annual convention.
Ben Thompson pleaded not guilty yesterday and was set to stand trial today for the murder of John F. Peel, Pamlico lighthouse tender.
In Winston Salem Frances O Neal could not pay a 75 cent fine after pleading guilty to a prohibition violation. Judge Tom Watson ordered her to arrange the balance she paid 10 dollars plus costs.
Buddy Rogers deserts films to take up an orchestra director post in a New York hotel after December 1. Rumors place potential earnings around 10,000 dollars weekly as he leads his own band.
Crossword style clues list featuring horizontal and vertical entries with numbered positions. Includes definitions for terms from clever to ibise and beyond, hinting at a themed puzzle with many short answers and cross references.
Dr Morris Fishbein argues that modern life skews eating habits toward excess and weight gain after middle age. He urges finding an optimum weight and balanced dietary intake including proteins, fats, minerals, and vitamins, with emphasis on milk meat eggs and fish for protein and water for hydration.
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