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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1929
Page
4
A reflective biblical quote notes that God uses tears to cleanse perception, helping followers read providence and commandments more clearly. The saying emphasizes spiritual purification through hardship and trust in divine guidance.
A city campaign urges residents to donate one dollar per household to boost charitable work and municipal services. The plan, backed by Rev. Tom Sykes, stresses universal participation to strengthen community spirit and fund social relief beyond traditional sources.
The article discusses papal views on nationalism and the Catholic church theme of resisting secular loss of authority. It notes the pope's impatience with nationalism, while acknowledging the church's own semicivil state and its impact on cultural trajectory and loyalty among the faithful.
The text contrasts nationalism as a defense of ideas with those who condemn its barriers. It cites Albert Einstein praising Zionism while denouncing nationalist barriers to intellect, arguing he supports a Jewish national home yet resists other nationalist forms. It notes tensions with the pope and others over different nationalisms.
The report highlights Wachovia Bank and Trust Company paying an extra dividend of about $100,000 plus a ten percent bonus for employees. Commercial National Bank also issued dividends from a strong yearly statement. The piece argues solid banking underpins community confidence amid credit strains and notes planned river bridge funding could widen regional business ties and reduce travel distance.
A Milwaukee man died by his own action leaving a note stating he bequeathed his body to science and sending sympathy to creditors. The piece reflects on sanity and gallantry in self-inflicted death, arguing such acts stem from insanity and urging charitable view of the act.
The twin Cape Fear bridges near Wilmington opened to provide a direct westward highway outlet. The project cost 1,250,000 dollars, funded and directed by the highway commission, drawing state wide interest from residents of North Carolina and beyond.
Bruce Catton assesses that true radicals are not socialists but wealthy industrialists who could end war by controlling essential materials, while noting rapid modern communications reveal world events instantly. He warns of the flu season and urges caution, warmth, fresh air, and medical care if sick.
John W Lambeth was injured when his Cadillac coupe collided with a Chevrolet coupe in Lexington. The three occupying the other car fled. police seek them. Lambeth was treated at High Point hospital and released. a local director effort follows in Thomasville.
Directors of Wachovia Bank and Trust Company announced an extra four percent dividend and a ten percent year‑end bonus for all employees. The measure, plus suspending tribute to late Hugh G. Chatham, increases total stock disbursement to about $300,000 and 1929 returns to twelve percent on stock.
Chief McGhee said he talked with Mississippi authorities by long distance and believes the J. L. Black held there is the man sought for the Ritchie murder. Mrs. Rockie recalled the confrontation in the car and the lead up to the fatal shooting between Ritchie and Black after a heated argument on a store street.
In Davidson county November marriages fell to 17 from October's 20. Thirteen licenses were issued to white couples and four to colored couples. The register of deeds notes many residents went to South Carolina and other states to wed.
The High Point Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks lodge will stage an initiation ceremony at the Elks club on West Broad Street tomorrow night at 7 30 o clock Col D H Milton secretary announced. All members urged to attend and participate in the initiation.
The article notes rising audience interest in American motion pictures across East Asia, highlighting expanding distribution and local reception as theaters report stronger attendance and interest in U.S. productions.
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The High Point Public Library offers the latest edition of Thomas' Register to business people. It provides firm names, capital ratings, successors, replacement parts, competitive prices, and sources of supply. Users can access in person or by telephone, with a direct mail service for unlisted materials.
A Negro minstrel is planned at Colfax School Friday night. The program promises to be the best in Colfax history with about 24 characters in the show. The public is invited to attend.
The Andrew Jackson post No 87 American Legion hosts an indoor circus in the J C Welch garage on December 18 24 with six prizes for the most popular High Point girl. Auto show baby contest band music and decor planned with a large Christmas Eve dance featuring Cam Wagger s orchestra. Also notes seaplanes spotting whales are used in whaling.
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