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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1928

Page

3

Jamestown Weed Prompts Quiet Political Reflections

A reader complains about political partisanship, noting how both sides delight in smearing rivals. The writer argues such behavior undermines civic discourse and hints at personal disillusion with party antics.

Doodle Bug Controversy and Hatchery Math

In a light nostalgic note the author reflects on doodle bugs and childlike plays with Lady Bugs, then shifts to poultry topics. The piece explains doodle bug calls and chick incubation advances, citing hatcheries shipping eight billion chicks yearly and self reliant incubator chicks.

Y W C A News Local Activities Rally Easter Programs

Emma Blair Triangle of Girl Reserves visited the Y for an Easter program with Miss Josephine Setzer. Flowers candles and music sparked reverence as members learned Easter customs. A stunt night to fund the Girl Reserve Conference delegates is planned for April 20 at the junior high auditorium. Proceeds support Rackbrook Brevard NC trip June 23 to July 3.

Emma Blair Josephine Setzer Miss Ruth Council Johnson Street Ray Street Oak Hill Club Hiponohi Cloverdale Girl Reserve Conference Rackbrook Brevard N. C Girl Reserve Anna Gertrude Pouglas Elizabeth Ragan Ruth Penny Ocawasin Business Girls Club George Stephens Mabel Griffith Little Sisters Community Chest Board

Ohio primary politics shift after Willis death and Dawes allure

Discussion centers on preferential voting by Hoover and Willis factions as observers weigh Willis death impact. Indiana May 8 GOP primary looms with Hoover vs Watson. Ohio second-choice trends heighten Lowden support and potential Dawes momentum. Pomerene return boosts Democratic national visibility while Donahey could claim delegation if a serious bid emerges.

Hoover Willis Ohio Indiana Watson Lowden Illinois Dawes Pomerene Senate Donahey

Wisconsin Democrats Vie In Tuesday Primary Contests

The race centers on Smith Walsh and Reed as they compete in the Wisconsin Democratic primaries on Tuesday. Voters weigh policy contrasts and party leadership in contest that could shape the state party's direction.

Political contest shifts toward California primary

The piece notes a split in delegate support among Walsh Smith and Reed with Missouri’s senator active in speeches but lacking a delegate slate. California faces the first decisive showdown with full delegate slates for the May 1 Democratic primaries. Wisconsin sees a Republican clash between La Follette and anti La Follette forces over delegate pledges, with Norris and Hoover factions involved.

Missouri New York Walsh Wisconsin California Norris Nebraska Hoover

Hoover or Willis Delegates Face First Choice Split

The piece notes Hoover delegates with 34 pledged to Lowden 9 to Fisher and 8 to Curtis and that Willis supporters may shift. Alternate delegate second choices show similar divisions with only one for James Watson. Officials say Lowden or Curtis could be first choice. Willis’ bid faces Longworth and Fess as unlikely.

Lowden Fisher Curtis James Watson Indiana Senator Curtis Willis Washington Nicholas Longworth Simeon D. Fess Longworth Senator Fess Fess Clarence J. Brown Senator Willis Hoover Olis J. Ross

Seldon Combs Dies from Ocean View Accident

Elizabeth City reports Seldon Combs 18 died from injuries after a September 4 dive at Ocean View. He had been paralyzed from the neck down since the accident.

Elizabeth City Seldon Combs Ocean View

Cleveland County Admired For Efficient Local Government

Raleigh March 31 Cleveland County earns praise from Charles M. Johnson secretary of the county government advisory commission for its businesslike administration. Johnson notes a full time county commissioner who also acts as county accountant keeps constant touch with activities and citizens informally collaborate to solve issues. He urges other counties to emulate Cleveland’s engagement and governance. Johnson will visit Wilkes county next, meeting with new leadership after recent resignations.

Johnson Transylvania County Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners Cleveland Mr. Johnson Wilkes County Board of Commissioners

Trial Testimony on Bacchus II Soundness After Spill

Witnesses including Ernest White Thomas Boutiller and Ernest Thompson testified Bacchus II appeared sound and a good hunter after a spill. Mrs McCormick recalled finding the gelding lame and stopping payment on her check to Baltazzi. Women in riding attire observed the courtroom during day two of the trial.

Nye says he will testify on oil leases in government lands

Albert B. Fall’s family reacts to Senator Nye in Rome signaling a Senate move to investigate all oil leases on government and Indian lands during Fall’s administration. Nye expects to return by May 1 and says he may have nothing valuable to offer on Republican party financing.

Republican National Committee Rome Senate Albert B. Fall Nye Fall

Ohio House to Lead Funeral for Willis in 22 Seats

Representative Morgan of Ohio announced Honor Shown's death, with Speaker Longworth designating all 22 Ohio representatives as house mourners. The event sparked speculation on Willis' impact on GOP presidential politics and potential senate appointment by Governor Donahey as Hoover supporters hesitated in the April 24 Ohio primary.

Ohio Morgan Longworth House Willis Donahey Senate Hoover

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