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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
4
A historical quotation from Publius Syrus reflects on how a small group’s vice brings disaster to the many, illustrating a common moral theme about collective consequences of individual wrongdoing.
A historical analysis notes Auburn prison uprisings show how New York’s firm stance against barricaded inmates influenced prison policy. It details the hostile breakout attempt, the warden as hostage, governor’s hard line, and the deadly response by state troopers. The piece argues the revolt’s planning and outside complicity and cites lasting lessons for law enforcement and penal reform.
Industry planners aimed to stage a large public furniture exhibit in Chicago after a winter dealers display. The event, heavily funded with national ads, was canceled after a Chicago meeting where dealers nationwide objected to opening the building to the public. Future national shows may resemble automobile expos with top talent and attractive displays.
The passage discusses local dealers and home decorators resisting a plan to create a national public furniture show. It suggests dealers prefer keeping the business localized and doubt broad national promotion would help their trade.
W C Spruill assistant motor supervisor cites lack of interest in accident data and credits North Carolina newspapers for boosting public and official awareness. The 1927 act requires secure, tabulate, and analyze motor vehicle crashes to guide legislation and reduce loss of life and property.
Henry Dwire of Winston-Salem is named director of the new Duke University department of public relations and alumni affairs. The post requires residence in Durham for most duties, aims to interpret Duke's spirit and service to humanity, and to connect alumni and the public with the university's aims for broader influence.
A public call stresses Duke University must develop its potential to contribute meaningfully to the South and the nation. It urges emphasis on the medical college, assembly of top faculty, and responsible use of funding to inspire its mission and public role.
Bruce Catton reflects on the last surviving American clipper ship bought by an eastern art museum for 1000. He contrasts old beauty with modern efficiency, urging that utility may yet yield supreme beauty, citing air travel as a hopeful sign for future ships.
An editorial remark notes street car riders tolerate many things but not a woman. It also mocks detours at toll gates in Scotland and jokes about giving a horn to a crying boy to quiet him for Christmas.
A dated remark notes crowded theater seating and women gaining voting rights while hinting at new trolley privileges. The tone reflects social change and evolving access in public amenities.
A fragmented OCR passage hints at a mystery in a restaurant and a London blacksmith in vaudeville. The lines suggest a dramatic scene under a chestnut tree but details are unclear and no distinct events or persons are confirmed.
A woman writer claims men are scarce, busy counting this season. A Texas race horse enthusiast offered 1,000,000 for Reigh Count, while President Hoover reportedly spoke with racing interests.
The remark notes that no statisticians have seriously pursued tabulations on how many married men serve as endurance flyers. It hints at a gap in data regarding the marital status of long endurance pilots and their involvement in such missions.
A physician says yawning after meals may signal you have eaten too much. The remark comes with a caveat that yawning might appear during dull after dinner speaking at banquets.
A man ponders whether to purchase fresh license plates or leave his current plate on the car and ignore the renewal.
A reader rejects political manipulation and church factionalism. He praises Dr. W R Hendrix for preaching Christ’s non coercive approach and lauds the Salvation Army as a legitimate Christian force, insisting true faith comes from humble outreach rather than force or legislation.
Governor Gardner urged Edgecombe Halifax Martin Pitt Wilson and Nash counties to boost agricultural richness beyond tobacco and cotton. He cited 1928 county crop rankings and urged using pure bred seed and stock while leveraging agricultural co operatives to raise corn and hogs and improve milk cow numbers.
The governor closed his address by urging farmers to save part of each year’s earnings and reinvest. He cited this year’s $65,000 tax reduction in Dyecombe County as evidence of practical business leadership for individuals to follow, emphasizing continued efficiency and economy in government.
Dr Fordney Hutchinson of Oklahoma City urged Methodist Episcopal Church South ministers to back a $1 million free will offering for missions. He said pastors must sell the plan from the general conference to the pews and warned that fear and criticism hinder support. Bishops Darlington and Candler reported mission fields and planned to attend a bishops' college in Birmingham.
Dr J Baum of Poplar Branch says Currituck sound suffers from salt and polluted water. He notes grain fed to attract migratory waterfowl near his home area may cushion bird numbers. Col J W Harrelson pushes to replace locks on the Chesapeake and Albemarle Sound to block saltwater intrusion.
Freshmen at the local high school gathered in the auditorium to review three months of record. Attendance improved from 79 absences in the first six weeks to 67 in the second, with term enrollment slipping from 295 to 287. Tardies fell from 15 to 13, and honor roll names rose from 39 to 41, though failures increased by one.
The Flint Michigan Rotary club sponsors harmonica classes for boys and girls. The program aims to teach music skills and foster community involvement among local youth.
Stephen James Williams aged 80 died at his home at the corner of Thissell and East Commerce streets after a brief illness. He was born January 24, 1899 in Moore county and had worked as a weaver for Stehli Silk. Survived by his widow Lila Morgan, a daughter Vertie, a son Bobby, his parents, five brothers and three sisters. Funeral at Dover church near Star Friday at 2 p.m. with service by Rev J R Jordan. funeral party leaves at 11 a.m.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Key wife of W C Key were held at the Church of Christ on North Hamilton and State streets with Rev J T Saunders officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood cemetery with pallbearers listed and a large gathering of friends and relatives attending.
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