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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1929
Page
4
A quotation from Habakkuk 2 4 declares the righteous live by faith and contrasts uplifted souls with integrity. Robert Collyer asserts faith turns present discords into future harmony highlighting spiritual resilience and hope.
The piece urges stronger police action to curb unnecessary horn use amid rising traffic congestion. It cites Charlotte's new business manager promoting repression and notes other cities commenting on the need to enforce laws against hornblowing. It argues horns cause danger and nuisance and could be reduced by policy and possible arrests.
Fred Erb, 75, pleaded guilty to murdering his wife as she slept in Kansas. He received a life sentence, saying he killed to end her suffering from paralysis and to avoid leaving her to endure illness alone. He attempted suicide after the act. The state argued against his mercy rationale while allocating punishment.
The writing notes he goes with little protest after a factual statement and his reason for murder. It suggests Eric may seek comfort in his partner believing the truth and feeling blameless.
North Carolina plans to issue 1,250,000 automobile license plates with a prison factory capacity of 10,000 daily to equip cars in 1930 with front and rear plates. The move doubles prior tagging and aims to save the state money despite higher plate costs.
Colonia members and leaders dispute earlier claims about camp conditions. They praise relief from the W I R and lodge support for the N T W U and I L D, stating no hunger or pellagra, daily sanitary inspections, and intent to continue backing the workers campaign for higher wages and justice.
Editor W O Saunders notes a prominent manufacturer plans to introduce pajamas for male street wear next summer. He warns that extensive preliminary groundwork is needed before men will embrace wearing pajama attire in public.
Authorities attribute outbreaks at several prisons to crowded conditions while critics argue the fault lies with the convicts. The debate centers on facility management and inmate movement controls amid rising tensions.
The 600 canaries brought aboard the Graf Zeppelin remain in high spirits, still singing of the voyage and its success as the airship’s press coverage lauds the expedition.
About 300 residents of Northfield sign a petition supporting dog racing. The item suggests public interest and raises questions about betting and potential winnings.
The article notes widespread criticism of Russia and China after the Kellogg Pact was signed. It discusses alleged disregard for the agreement and the broader implications for international diplomacy and peace efforts.
In a mass meeting held in Chicago the Pullman porters declared tipping an insult. Speakers urged dignity and self respect, framing gratuities as a sign of subservience and calling for a shift toward pride in work.
A New York young woman reportedly becomes the first to enter Soviet Russia without a passport. Local press may soon pick up the tale of her achievement and its implications.
More than 500 Welsh pilgrims from America will join a renowned English festival for a rare singing event. The participants travel to England to take part in a long standing cultural celebration and showcase Welsh choral traditions.
Charleston celebrates the 2.7 mile Cooper River bridge at a cost near six million dollars. Traffic flows freely as ferries end, with Governor Richards Senator Blease and officials attending openings and a parade of floats. The event includes a dedication ceremony and a display of military units and naval vessels.
Joseph Gaither Walser of Lexington died at 59 after a paralysis stroke. Survived by widow Sadie Thompson, children Joseph Jr and Billie, daughters Mary Lil, Sara March, and brothers Zeb V. Walser and Z. I. Walser. Funeral 2:30 Sunday from his home. interment in local cemetery. Former postmaster, bank director, and furniture industry promoter.
North Carolina officials say the conservation and development department received five information requests in one day for articles on state sports facilities. Aimed at English magazines, trade journals, travel pubs, rural life features, and a national sportsmen group, the department argues a small ad fund could multiply inquiries and profits. William L. Andrews, 32, died at his brother’s home near Archdale after a brain hemorrhage. He worked at Globe Parlor Furniture and left a wife Martha Merhdenhall and seven children.
Rev. Dr. G. Ray Jordan of Dilworth Methodist Church in Charlotte will preach both morning and evening services at UNC Chapel Hill as part of the August union observances. He is noted as a leading state pastor with Yale divinity training and a philosophy doctorate, and hails from Kinston after preaching in Greensboro.
Crop estimates place Ohio's blackberry harvest at about 50,000 bushels. Calculations suggest this could yield roughly 1,899 fat pies or about 2,990,900 lean pies, illustrating the scale of processing potential.
Davidson County Fair preparations are advancing under manager Dave Leonard. The show runs September 24 to 28 with grounds cleared and a 150 by 149 foot tent set for all exhibits. No livestock displays will be shown, only poultry, on a lot behind Smith Lumber Co on West Center Street.
Oklahoma officials forecast the 1929 peach crop at over 1 000 000 bushels with George W. Vincent of the state market commission predicting it will be the largest since 1924.
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