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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1929
Page
4
A 1929 excerpt reflects on aging and mortality citing Psalms 90 10 and the idea that life ends soon. It quotes Richter noting how each departed friend draws us toward the next world and the old man remains among graves.
The chairman seeks re election bringing experience to the 1929 drive. The Chest has ran a $15,080 deficit in four years burdening progress. Diffendale and staff aim to erase the deficit and finance the five beneficiary agencies, making the campaign essential to the city's social work.
Guilford’s school committeemen meeting at Greensboro unanimously reject cutting salaries and enacting large tax reductions. They urge economy but insist standards stay high, arguing the eight months’ school bill does not apply to the county and urging minimal changes to staffing and funding.
The vice president Curtis clashes with the state department over etiquette for official functions. He demands his sister, the official hostess, be allowed to precede wives of foreign diplomats at state events. Kellogg set a prior rule. Curtis targets Stimson after Kellogg’s retirement.
A Gaston County mill strike signals possible southern labor unrest as northern organizers fund and press for southward unionization. The piece argues the drive is self defense, not philanthropy, and warns southern pay, housing, and subsidy differences require careful, independent calculations before outside input is trusted.
The article warns that wasted intellect is the greatest national loss as few get fair chances, urging better use of brains. It notes spring traffic risks with warmer weather and cars needing maintenance. Industrialists anticipate a second New York via Great Lakes ports and harbor development.
Plans mature for the 1929 High Point community chest canvass with the same head directing the campaign for welfare agencies. C. E. Diffendale leads the effort as the drive approaches its annual duty of support.
Bruce action recalls Herbert Hoover and his wartime effort as secretary of commerce to cut waste improve factory productivity and raise national prosperity through efficient practices.
Preparations for the 10th annual textile institute at North Carolina State College in Raleigh April 10 and 11 are complete. Dean Thomas Nelson says speakers from New York and Washington will lead sessions on cotton fabrics and yarn properties, with a style show by Meredith College and others. The program includes demonstrations at Tompkins Hall and lectures on market trends and rayon.
Letter from J C Allen argues against restricting the High Point charter vote to certain wards. He defends the working class and urges five honest councilmen who will act for the people in the upcoming election, criticizing cliques and rings in local politics.
Joseph Lawless, once an Indian fighter, buys a table that hides a manuscript. The text directs him to a pot of gold located 110 rods from the elm tree tied to George Washington’s troop movements from New Brunswick.
Nat Hunt, dental student at the University of Maryland Baltimore, returns to his studies after a brief visit with his parents Mr and Mrs J C Hunt in Lexington.
A contemplative poem extols resolve as the true captain in defeat. It contrasts brave endurance with cowardice and fault, urging self-examination and continued striving. The lines frame victory as the ongoing, inner battle won through steadfast purpose and honor.
I V Yonce former field representative for The Dispatch Lexington has given up his position and returned to Palmyra Virginia. He had previously taught in public schools in Davidson County.
The 1818 congressional act fixed the U S flag with 13 stripes and added a star for each new state after admission. It corrected the 1795 error that had added stripes for Vermont and Kentucky, preserving the flag’s revolutionary design for a 48 state nation.
Madison Wis Apr 4 The drive to repeal Wisconsin prohibition moved to the legislature after a two to one win in Tuesday’s election. Wet supporters push for prompt action while opponents seek to convert the defeat into legislative victory. Referendum returns show yes 277404 no 145299. beer legalization at 2.75 percent had yes 58764 no 148131.
Helen W. Evans a business training expert says rhythm foundations speed in shorthand and typewriting. She notes music aids in teaching steno and that pianos and phonographs are common in typing classrooms nationwide.
A dense listing of daily programs across multiple stations including WABC WEAF WOR JZ and WJZ. It catalogs show times show names and participating affiliated stations, detailing orchestras bands and talk formats across New York Philadelphia Baltimore and beyond. The page reads like a station guide with times and program titles.
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