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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
4
R B Terry provides a telephone in house PBX number 4565 for all departments. National advertising representatives Frost Landis and Kohn are based in the Brunswick Building 250 Park Avenue New York People’s Gas Building Michigan Avenue.
A reflective line cites Ecclesiastes praising wisdom and greatness in Jerusalem, followed by Addison noting innocence as the first virtue and modesty as the next.
A cautious forecast suggests Britain may adopt a protective tariff policy. The piece notes England’s historic free trade dominance but cites domestic pressure to defend industry amid global price swings and debt dynamics. It weighs whether London can rekindle gold flows and restore its commercial edge with higher barriers.
The piece notes a High Point arrival of the wine brick and stresses it remains non alcoholic thanks to strict instructions. It criticizes American hypocrisy and government tolerance of prohibition looseness. It mentions Mabel Willebrandt's shift to fruit growers and Hoover era politics.
Governor Roosevelt of New York is described as far ahead of other Democratic possibilities in the race for the nomination. He may hold a good majority of delegates yet remain short of the goal, illustrating a variation in party politics as he could enter the convention with substantial support but not a decisive win.
The passage notes the two thirds rule shaping nominations, with a Republican lead and Democratic splits. It contrasts Woodrow Wilson and Champ Clark under different rules, cites Hoover’s pre convention march, and describes Democratic conventions as typically contentious and divisive affairs.
A feature pondering whether all true facts deserve publication. Dr Cadman defends press disclosure as public information while urging fairness and restraint to protect privacy and minimize harm. He notes higher ethical standards in modern journalism and calls for responsible reporting.
Bruce Catton reports on Gerard Swope and Owen D Young as they clash over a proposed elaborate plan to guide national economics This debate signals a broader conflict about modernization that will shape policy in the coming decade The exchange highlights differing views on how much centralized planning is appropriate for the economy.
An essay argues the coming clash between old liberty ideals and government managed plans amid hard times. It weighs five year plans against laissez faire, notes Manchuria tensions, parks attendance, and a divorce case challenging traditional support rules.
A note reports Rudy Vallee appearing in a risqué Broadway production provoking jokes about his image. A separate item quotes a professor calling jail torture, followed by mention of a new deduction or insight shaping opinions.
Fatty Arbuckle undergoing a sobriety test was declared sober by a judge after the evaluation. The report notes no signs of intoxication at the time of testing and confirms the judge’s ruling.
A quirky regional contrast shows Californians treating quakes as accidents while Ohioans joke about luck with their batches. Amid weather and wartime veterans, voters head toward Hoover era politics as the president’s statements ripple across to the polls.
The Nautilus crew walked away from the expedition while Sir Hubert Wilkins settled the matter, indicating the voyage retained substantial backing and legitimacy despite the withdrawal of crew.
Sailing from Europe to New York Mayor Jimmy Walker returned in low spirits. The brief cites a possible plan to capitalize on the mood with a new work titled Trans Atlantic Blues rendering his state of mind into music.
Philadelphia investigators are accused of donning navy uniforms to blend in while probing the city’s taverns and dives. The report suggests the stealth approach aimed to gather clues and observe local spots unseen by ordinary patrons.
Raleigh Sept 24 John A Rivers a Chatham county negro must die in the electric chair for the murder of John Headen another Chatham negro The supreme courts dismissal yesterday of Rivers appeal automatically set October 9 as the date for the execution He will be the second man to die for the Headen killing Ben Goldston convicted separately has already been executed The court handed down nine other opinions in addition to the Rivers case
A 14 year old bank deposit of 590 dollars in Edward C. Taylor’s name rose to a withdrawal dispute when he died in war without notifying anyone. Laurette Laress is set to withdraw 1000 dollars. Alimony in lump sum and a trust fund reshape a Chicago divorce settlement.
Judge Samuel Trude discharged John Mathiesen who pleaded he feared being late for a big business transaction. The judge supported the claim saying any man who can swing a deal at this time deserves the court's help and approval.
Scotland Yard employs palm prints alongside fingerprints to catch offenders. John Egan, a grocer, received a 14 month prison sentence for house breaking. The detective stated palm evidence is as infallible as fingerprints.
Mrs Baxter Sellars of Greensboro won low net honors in the Piedmont Women's Golf Association weekly event at the Greensboro Country Club. Runner-up was Mrs E P Ross of Greensboro. Helen Waring of Pinehurst took low gross, with a tie for hidden hole play between Mrs G C Kester of High Point and Miss Estelle Lawson of Chapel Hill. Next meeting at Sedgefield Country Club includes luncheon. Greensboro club hosted. Players from High Point include Mrs Kester, Mrs Wellborn, Mrs Wishart, Mrs Gold, Mrs Wall, Mrs Smith, and Mrs Saunders.
The national women’s golf championship narrows to the quarterfinals in Buffalo with eight leading players from the United States and England advancing. Enid Wilson faces Marjorie Kerr as Kerr had earlier ousted Jane Brooks, while Virginia Van Wie and Maureen Orcutt also headline the day’s matches.
National League leaders include batting Hafey of the Cardinals at .350 with Terry of the Giants at .349. Terry leads runs with 120, Klein 120 RBIs for Philadelphia, while hits crown goes to Terry 212 with Waner 210. Adams 45 doubles and Terry 20 triples highlight Giants, with Klein 31 homers and Ott 29. Frisch 28 steals tops, Derringer 17 wins or Haines 11 wins lead pitchers.
Batting leaders include Simmons of the Athletics and Ruth of the Yankees with high averages and runs. Gehrig and Ruth lead in runs batted in and home runs for the Yankees. Pitching notes feature Grove from the Athletics with 30 wins against 3 losses and Marberry of the Senators with 16 and 4.
Geneva September 24 The American government note announcing support for restoring peace between Japan and China in Manchuria was received by the council of the League of Nations.
A colossal Buddha statue will be built near Tokyo, standing forty feet tall and formed of concrete. The project costs over 50 thousand dollars and will accommodate about 3000 people in its lap space.
Samuel Lee Willis a 13 year old Negro youth told officers a colorful tale of riding with Sparkes Circus from Girard Alabama to Norfolk Virginia and delivering whiskey for two dollars. Investigators soon found the story untrue and the boy confessed he had traveled with the circus to High Point while in fact living with his father in Norfolk. A local resident agreed to care for him while officials determine disposition of the case.
Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Gregory were held at Oakwood cemetery at 2 30 PM. The child died at home on Prospect street extension after a three day illness. Surviving are parents two sisters Mrs Jessia Honeycutt and Miss Lois Gregory a brother William Gregory and grandparents Mr and Mrs Ed Pierce all of the city. Mr Gregory had lived in the city twenty years.
A new industry in England develops artificial leather from wool fibers. The venture builds on textile expertise to produce durable substitutes for traditional leather goods, signaling diversification in the wool sector and potential impact on fashion and manufacturing markets.
A list of clues for a crossword style puzzle features terms relating to geography near Washington state forest fire sites and various definitions. Answers span from anatomy to tools, with many cross-referenced wordplay prompts and vertical items, aiming to fill a grid.
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