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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1929
Page
4
A fragment quotes Erasmus stating that love sustained only by beauty is short lived and prone to agnefits, implying beauty alone cannot preserve lasting affection. The excerpt frames beauty as insufficient without deeper qualities.
Texas Guinan testifies under oath she never drank or sold whiskey while earning 1000 to 3000 dollars weekly as a nightclub hostess. The piece questions her abstemious image and suggests sensational life fiction around her Broadway club scene and personal history.
The piece explains newspapers use the court of St James's or St. James's for the British court. It notes St James's palace origins as a hospital, its development under Henry VIII, and its role as royal residence from 1697 until Buckingham Palace supplanted it in 1837. It cites encyclopedias for the official designation.
Col Lindbergh shows impatience with inquirers about his Tuesday night in Brownsville. He defends privacy while noting aviation dangers and public interest remains high for a national hero amid crash risks and trials in flying.
The Gastonia Gazette argues the local strike is part of a wider Bolshevik effort, labeling leaders with un-American names and warning North Carolina of a southern campaign. It says calm returns as the strike winds down, with some lingering Red influence but an overall victory for American ideals.
Bruce Catton discusses how aviation accelerates social change, shrinking distances and ending isolation. He cites pilot Pinch Dickenson’s 1600 mile Edmonton flight as example, and notes U S War Department officers learning to cook to improve rations and troop morale.
The nation stays alert as Lindbergh’s twelve hour tardiness prompts worry about his whereabouts. Public interest centers on his night location, not idle curiosity, but protection for the famous aviator.
The former Florida governor, still politically powerful, is accused of involvement in a counterfeiting conspiracy. He calls it a frame up, while observers urge concrete proof of criminal conduct tied to a governor once honored by Florida.
A reflection on runaway youths, noting frequent missing girls and their pursuits for thrills across cities and seas. A Massachusetts girl found in Miami works as a waitress under an assumed name and will return home. Boys tend to seek home. girls face grimmer outcomes on their ventures.
The state of North Carolina expresses gratitude to Gastonia and Gaston County for their measured response to a critical situation. Officials praise local business leaders and workers for preventing a rise of communism and averting potential armed conflict in the Southern Piedmont.
President Hoover discovers several fishing locations in Maryland and Virginia. Cameras appear set to capture more angling during the coming summer season.
Dr Will Durant remarks that the differences within the human race exceed those between men and women. The commentary pivots on whether inner variation is greater across individuals than across genders.
A Chinese government official visiting Philadelphia for stock exchange study was robbed. Police investigate the incident as the visitor gains access to first hand information from the city.
The text notes Secretary Kel Logg, author of the pact outlawing war, issued a ruling that Charley Curtis's sister must sit below the wives of ambassadors and ministers at official dinners. The statement reflects international diplomacy etiquette tied to high officials and social hierarchy.
The text notes three women named Ruth in Congress Ruth Bryan Owen Ruth Pratt and Ruth Medill McCormick. It questions whether Congress will remain as ruthless as in the past given current uncertainty about legislative leadership and behavior.
The April issue features reviews by Dean C T McCormick on damages for lost profits, Prof M Breckenridge on enforceability of noncompete clauses, and Prof C P Light Jr on the Supreme Court and motor vehicle commerce. Editorial notes cover recent cases and regulatory topics, with plans for a June study of 1929 public laws.
Thomasville High debaters Waldo Chandler Imogene Boyles Woodrow Teague and Kate Shirley with coach Miss Lois Johnson were honored by the Rotary club at Mock Hotel. They praised teachers and the school and prepared for state contests at Chapel Hill next week. Superintendent Maddox praised city cooperation and growing school spirit.
Soak prunes 24 hours in cold water then boil in the same water. The result is large, juicy, and delicious prunes.
Instruction describes draping a heavy rug over a line and pinning the two sides loosely to avoid bulges. The method emphasizes not pulling taut to allow the fabric to settle evenly.
Thomasville April 11. Superintendent D. W. Maddox plans a residence on East Guilford street after buying a lot from Mrs. George H. Yow and will award a building contract soon. Dr. W. G. Smith bought a Colonial Drive lot and awarded construction to J. B. Bumgardner. Local homes of Everett Swaim, David T. White, and L. E. Bird are noted. Civitan club hosted Debaters Kate Vernon Shirley and Woodrow Teague. library gift of 240 volumes announced. Ed Hilton, farmer, died suddenly at age about 60. funeral plans not set.
Chicago barbers consider raising the charge for haircuts from 75 cents to 1 florin as local wallets tighten and costs rise, reflecting the growing pressure on small service shops.
Clare W Trueblood of Indianola Iowa won Guilford College peace oratorical contest speaking on An Adequate National Defense Ben Beach of Hudson NC took second with Patriotism for the New Day Five entrants competed and prizes of 25 and 10 dollars were awarded by the Friends peace committee The winner urged using military funds for educating students to study Europe for two fold protection through education and diplomacy
A dog named Buddy belonging to George Worsham has been credited with more than 29 dollars deposited in a Knoxville bank over two years. Using his paw as a mark Buddy has drawn money, including a 200 dollar withdrawal to pay his master's home.
Dr E D Stone a prominent Methodist Protestant minister arrives in Lexington and preaches evangelistic services at State Street Methodist Protestant Church. Services begin daily at 7 30 p m with Rev E L Ballard of High Point directing the music.
The reflection notes Lincoln speaking informally from the White House steps after Lee's surrender, urging reconstruction and union restoration. It recalls his brief response to Washington celebrants and his assassination two evenings later, framing postwar challenges.
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