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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1930
Page
4
A devotional verse reflects on entering the house of the Lord through mercy and fear. Matthew Henry notes that active faith yields thanks for a promise not yet fulfilled, trusting that God's bonds are as good as ready money.
The county shifts auditors from one firm to another to audit the clerk of court's office amid distrust. The piece argues auditors must be independent and reveal crookedness before charges arise, not after, to restore public confidence and prevent hidden looting.
Twin daughters of a New York woman, both 15, halted their English channel attempt after four to five miles from France due to cold wind and rough water. They appeared in good condition afterward, though the long immersion raised questions about parental encouragement and echoes Gertrude Ederle's historic swim.
Miss Ederle tells a grieving mother and her two daughters that the joys of her crossing cannot compensate for the harm she suffered. The remarks imply lessons from danger and the need for caution in pursuing feats.
The Atlanta dispute grows as Augustus Lukemann accuses Gutzon Borglum of plans to carve Ulysses Grant or possibly William Sherman on Stone Mountain. The war of words threatens renewed tensions during the memorial project.
The article notes William Randolph Hearst returns to the United States amid admiring veterans in New York harbor while criticizing his press as sometimes abusing liberty. It argues the press should exercise self restraint to honor free speech without sensational revelations.
The navy, built to destroy, often acts as humanitarian aid in peacetime. Catton notes ships rush relief after Santo Domingo’s hurricane, search for missing, and aid in disasters worldwide. He argues peace-time roles prove navies benefit humanity beyond combat.
Captain Karl Boy Ed dies from injuries after a horseback riding accident at a German estate. Once stationed in Washington with Count von Bernstorff, he was seen as a German diplomat and rumored source behind the submarine campaign off American shores. He was disliked by many in the United States yet cherished by a few close associates and his American wife.
Screen star Milton Sills died suddenly during a tennis match at his Los Angeles home. The athlete collapsed after a heart attack, with experts noting the risk of overexertion in middle age and urging adherence to medical advice to preserve health under stress.
The fragment remarks on interest in exercises and a dangerous degeneration as much of the body’s robust strength fails in a pinch. The text hints at physical decline affecting performance. No names, places, or organizations are present.
The state’s primary election results retire Cole Blease, a lynching defender and staunch dry, and place James F. Byrnes in the U S Senate, a change praised as improving both South Carolina and the nation.
The newspaper notes Uriburu has taken the presidency of Argentina marking a pivotal political shift. It mentions the involvement of key figures and the broad implications for the nation’s leadership and future governance.
A sharp remark accompanies the iceman's deft action as he halves the ice cake with skillful precision. The moment captures a quiet skill in everyday work.
A columnist suggests the issue with Tom Thumb golf lies in players not offering concise sketches of their game. The tone implies a light critique of participation and preparation among players.
Fellows tasked with pulling the airship from the hangar are noted for always walking with a visible blimp.
The New York gangster Legs Diamond earns his nickname for his leadership role in organized crime. Authorities note the moniker reflects his position and notoriety within the crime ring.
A San Francisco judge arrived late to court and imposed a five dollar fine on himself. The incident drew attention to punctuality and judicial conduct in the local court.
A physician warns that American women are developing flat feet, and many husbands have already discovered financial consequences as a result.
Opinion questions whether efficiency experts should address ongoing Arctic waste challenges and push for practical measures to reduce energy loss and environmental impact. The remark reflects urgency for targeted solutions.
A collage of local scenes mentions the Emerywood medicine show, a miniature golf course on a rainy day, garland McPherson golfing, a waitress at Friendly cafeteria, Jamestown Weed, Bob Myers’ Sunday necktie, municipal court at about 1 o clock, state police secretary, city librarian, Enterprise editorial offices, grid practice at High Point College, workmen at the water tank, Joe E. Brown in Top Speed, golfers east of the city, traffic held by a Main Street freight train, Jim Asbury eating hot dogs, and the columnist alarm clock routine.
A reader notes the public library has acquired strong new books and praises Miss Welch for select titles. The essay mentions Ex-Ray or What Is Going On Inside America as a bestseller withdrawn after Purity League of America censure, with the author exiting the scene.
A friend plans a poetry collection mainly hymns and religious verse. He jokes the title will be Poems in Prays of Practically Nothing, drawing a playful parallel to famous writers.
A man speaks of loneliness and misery, noting no friend to call on or share a smile with until his wife comes home, at which point his gloom deepens as he curses his isolation.
A man recalls courting a fastidious young lady who grew distant after a remark. On her twenty first birthday he writes a poem for her, and now she refuses to speak to him.
The speaker recalls shifting from serious verse to light verse, admitting an initial poem failed by tripping on tetrameter. He notes progress after the stumble and hints at presenting the resulting verses and outcome from his writing attempt.
A humorous verse titled Love Song to Eddie Guest paraphrases a critique of marriage as a curse. It describes the beloved as a nuisance and urges prayer to avoid ladies, suggesting lone life is preferable to wedlock. The piece blends irony and indulgent self mockery.
A gathering of diverse fish species convened at the New York Aquarium this week sparking curiosity about marine life. The event drew attention for its international roster and educational demonstrations.
Crime note reports racketeers bombing a third beauty shop in Chicago. The targets appear to be cosmetic businesses as part of a broader scheme. Police investigate possible connections to organized crime as the city braces for further violence.
A suggestion to rephrase a passage on agriculture proposes changing to read that Maine’s growth mirrors national progress. The idea links Maine’s potato crop prospects to broader national development.
In Kinston North Carolina two versions of the death of James C. Causey were presented to a Lenoir County jury. Causey 53 of Suffolk Virginia was killed by Herman Casey 45 a truck driver. The state seeks conviction for murder while Casey argues the death was accidental as Causey tried to extinguish a car fire. The jury will decide which account is correct.
A sharp line notes the Cincinnati baseball team known as the Reds behaves as if entitled to hold the lowest position. The remark frames their perceived arrogance in a humorous context.
British polo players reportedly sold their mounts following a defeat by the American team, seen as retaliation for being taken for a ride by opponents.
A Tomlinson Chair Co. worker vents in a letter to The Enterprise condemning the Bedaux system and praising union organizers. He accuses Mr. Moyer Young of boasting of bonuses, questions foreign agitators, and warns workers against the Bedaux plan and potential strikes.
High Point North Carolina September 15 1930 a former longtime worker at the Tomlinson Chair Mfg Co blasts a union he says failed workers and drove up hardship. He claims outsiders foreign and Russian influenced union rhetoric and warns locals to resist outside pressure seeking money rather than fair pay.
A 1930 High Point citizen argues against union agitators and cites Governor Bickett’s 1919 labor agreement. He asks why the contract required a two year residency for arbitrators and for city officials to be eligible, noting the impact on local workers and community stability.
Two brief notices list deaths of Joseph Williams 83 a Cumberland county citizen in Ayetteville and William N Doles former real estate man and World War veteran in LM City with AP byline.
Inston Salem reports the death of Rev. Caleb Wesley Glide aged 70, a retired Baptist minister, with obituary notes pending on his life and service.
Istanbul reports rapid rail expansion into interior Turkey under foreign supervision. About 180 kilometers of lines built by the Turkish government 790 kilometers by a German firm and 22 kilometers by a Turkish private company.
A historical note describes a timepiece linked to Louis XIV of France so small it was embedded in a finger ring. The anecdote highlights the era's ingenuity in portable timekeeping and royal interest in horology.
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