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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1929
Page
4
The article argues aviation needs include more landing fields and better town landmarks. It cites Siler City’s bold roof signage guiding pilots and urges High Point to establish and maintain its own landing field for safe descents and reliable local aviation routes.
Dr. Tsueh Hsieh, a Chinese visitor to High Point College, asserts China has no insane asylums because there is no need for them. He credits family fidelity and intergenerational support for social peace, noting elders are cared for and estates shared to protect needy relatives.
Northampton County reports a flawless tax ledger with no claims originating before 1928. The county, rich in farms, contrasts with neighboring counties. A statement from Jackson County provides context on the regional situation and taxation practices.
The Northampton system highlights county tax collectors in each township and a strict penalty plan. It notes foreclosing tax certificates is unchanged by the new statute and credits the longstanding discounts and penalties for clearing all outstanding certificates.
Reporters uncovered a large shipment of Tar Heel turkeys to Gardners as the governor's live at home dinners unfold statewide. Civic clubs in Raleigh quit eating outside the state products all week to support the program while mansion chefs prepare for Thursday.
The piece argues NC should not mirror Alabama’s retroactive eligibility tactics. It says Simmons will seek renomination without direct committee stance, while Heflin’s influence looms. Proscription by party committee is deemed more impactful in Alabama than in NC, and could bar Heflin from national politics.
Dan Allen a Raleigh real estate operator dies at 54 after days of bronchial illness and angina. He was a city builder and benevolent leader whose office hosted many minds and who was affectionately dubbed leader of the Underworld for his tender care of the poor and wide human contacts. His death ends a career shaping Raleigh’s residential districts and local beauty.
Bruce Catton argues prison riots reflect penny pinching and outdated policy across American jails. He calls for reform, funding, and prevention while noting potential spread to other states and the need for disciplined punishment of ring leaders. The piece also notes Judge Ben Lindsey’s disbarment in Colorado and Dr Isadore Falk’s influenza germ isolation with vaccine prospects. A final remark notes pedestrians may use but not apply for licenses.
The obituary honors Dan Allen a suburban real estate developer and longtime aide to the distressed. He is praised as a trusted companion and counselor who supported many in difficult times across State College State hospital and State fair community work.
Lexington Lions Club received its charter at a banquet in Lexington on December 17 with about 80 guests. Mayor Fred Q. Sink delivered greetings from the city and other civic leaders, while David Link accepted the charter from Lions International. The club opens with twenty charter members and aims to improve the community through service.
Guilford College Community Choral Society staged the third annual Messiah performance at Memorial Hall with Prof. Max Noah conducting. Soloists included Mrs A E Stanley Mrs Max Noah P K Giles and H Grady Miller, accompanied by Mrs P D Gilreath and Josephine Kimrey. The program also announced an A Capella choir Christmas broadcast on WNRC tomorrow at 7 pm.
Dr William McAndrew former New York City and Chicago school chief hails Edgar W Knights Education in the United States as a brilliant lively history of American public schools. He commends Knights narrative energy vivid biographies and engaging style likening it to Bow ers and Slosson and urges readers to study the whole work.
A fragment recalls a fear about a wedding day and a warning not to speak ill of a wife. The voices mention Hummel and Hamburg, hinting at a conversation about respect and restraint in phrasing.
Senate debates a federal judgeship in Pennsylvania and hears Julius Barnes on lobby matters. Election panel weighs Senator Grundy eligibility, and commerce hearings probe the communications bill. Cotton inquiry with W L Clayton of Houston. House advances agriculture funding. Naval and Military panels address various bills and gold star mother legislation. Impeachment arguments heard for Judge Grover Moscowitz. Haiti mission commission revision discussed by Foreign Affairs.
At its Raleigh meeting the North Carolina State Art Society urged locating a state museum in Raleigh and asked the general assembly to provide a construction fund or half the needed amount with private gifts covering the rest. It also sought funds for reproductions for public schools and federal aid for highway beautification, plus acknowledgments for benefactors.
Belle Baker delivers a moving vocal in Song of Love at the American theater. Ralph Graves gives a strong opposing performance, with David Durand proving capable as a youthful singer. The film’s romance and sentiment are delicate, though Baker may overact slightly in emotional moments.
Holiday dances announced at two local resorts. Golden's Reach hosts Mills Southern Troubadors eight piece orchestra tonight. Willamore Springs hosts another dance Friday night.
A fragment from Tit Bits quotes business men discussing changes in workers hair as a symbol of aging and loyalty. One man jokes about Johnson growing grey in service while another notes a girl has grown various hair colors in his service.
Swiss are the most inventive people in the world per Prof Mark Jefferson survey. He compiled statistics showing Swiss lead in patents taken out both at home and abroad across all nationalities.
Peru's varied climates and elevations support growing nearly every product known, reflecting the nation's broad agricultural potential across its regions.
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