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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1929
Page
6
On the University of North Carolina campus the end of class sends 2650 students streaming from the South Building. The daily procession reveals diverse strides and expressions from hurried frets to confident smiles, with athletes and scholars alike visible in a lively, observant scene.
A vivid campus scene follows honor students and a large co ed procession along the path from Spencer hall to the main campus. Observers note varied styles and personalities among the girls as they stroll, run, or glance at the masculine crowd amid lively chatter and recurring familiar faces.
The state board of health warns Raleigh readers of higher health and life hazards at Christmas. Auto accidents top the risks, with fireworks, firearms, and fire hazards from Christmas trees also noted. Drivers should slow down and ensure lights and brakes are in order while avoiding excessive alcohol.
Raleigh dispatch reports Chief Justice W P Stacy of the state supreme court argues in a letter to National Commission head George W Wickersham that early release from parental control and family disintegration fuel crime in the region. He cites his bench experience and observations of rapid transportation and fragile home life.
The text contrasts Santa Claus headlines and crowd scenes with public calls to attention by commissions. It argues the family remains the foundation of American institutions and warns against communism, noting Russia's practiced approach. It also cites that U S department stores ship billions of packages annually.
Lexington report says L C Snider of near Reeds, a leading Davidson County farmer and top corn grower, received a handsome loving cup as an extra award for his crop achievements.
Mr. Snider won first prize for corn at Forsyth county fair last September and received a special award from T. W. Weeds and Sons of Richmond Virginia. He has 26 years of prize winning in county district and state fairs and has earned about 500 in prize money with numerous ribbons. He grows Fritz and Shoat corn strains developed by Davidson farmers.
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