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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1929
Page
4
A biblical verse from Obadiah contrasts pride with downfall and a literary quip from Marryat likens variety to a donkey and pride to a horse that can outpace rivals. The pair reflect on hubris and divergent views on virtue and warning.
An American aviator is missing near Siberia and an editorial argues the United States should formally recognize the Soviet Union to enable swift help. The piece cites Russian rescues in past crises and contends isolation hampers crisis response and international cooperation.
Mary bears her first son in a humble stable as no room is found in the inn. Shepherds watch by night when an angel proclaims the birth of Christ the Savior to all people. The heavenly light and fear turn to glad tidings of great joy.
Angels announce a divine birth and a heavenly host praises God. Shepherds hurry to Bethlehem to see the child Mary and Joseph guard the manger scene. They share what they heard and others wonder at the event while Mary keeps these things in her heart.
A reflection on the Christmas spirit urging belief in eventual world peace and goodwill. It contrasts conflict with acts of self sacrifice and service, praising those who risk illness to help others and echoing the divine nature revealed at the first Christmas.
A city sewer dispute near a disposal plant is urged to settle via arbitration. A three person panel could rapidly render an equitable judgment, costing far less than a jury trial. The text argues the claim may or may not reflect real damages but urges settlement by arbiters agreed by both sides.
City welfare workers report many High Point families lack food and comforts. The Empty Stocking Fund collected more than last year and 220 boxes of provisions were prepared for distribution. Executive secretary Mrs. W. C. Trummond oversaw the effort, including fruits candy cake and nuts to uplift holiday spirits.
The saying notes that gifts are twice blessed favoring both the giver and the recipient. It emphasizes reciprocity and shared goodwill in giving and receiving.
Bruce Cation argues Christmas charity exposes a broader neglect of poverty all year. He notes prosperous people help briefly during holidays but ignore ongoing need the rest of the year, calling for year round concern and action to end poverty.
Raleigh Times recounts a Curtiss-Wright plan to barnstorm the country with flying circuses. Modern planes will recreate Wright and Curtiss era models alongside newer engines, preserving the thrill while boosting safety. The piece muses on aviation progress and the public’s memory of early flight.
A local Kansas City undertaker advertises that it will bury all policemen at no cost, a bold offer that attracted attention and sparked conversations about police sacrifice.
A reminiscence notes High Point’s past with details on streets, services, prices, and social norms. It recalls Bud Warren, Jake Clinard, J. Elwood Cox, and local life before modern conveniences. It ends with Christmas wishes to friends.
The Enterprise thanks residents for generous support of a toy repair and distribution drive for needy children. Highlights include donations of lumber paint screws and doll materials from local businesses and individuals. Firefighters express sincere gratitude for community help and space for the event.
Chapel Hill records show more than three quarters of a million dollars spent on buildings and improvements in 1929. The university completed and occupied the new library and Bingham Hall, altered the old library for music department use, and nearly finished the music auditorium. Completion of top floor rooms in Spencer hall and campus infrastructure projects are described, including paving and sidewalks.
The United States government earned more than $500,000 from fur seal and fox skins taken on Pribilof and Robben Islands during the 1928 29 season.
Donations to the Empty Stocking Fund increased after the completion list. Eccles Everhart contributed five dollars, raising the total to 2124.94. An extra 600 pushed the grand total to 2130.04, with Goldsmiths contributing 5 0 and 1.00 respectively.
The Enterprise will not publish tomorrow following its annual custom. Employees in all departments will receive a one day holiday. Publication will resume on Thursday.
Funeral services for Henry A. Trantham aged 82 were held at Jersey Baptist church near Linwood with Rev. H. T. Penry officiating. He died at his home two miles south of Lexington and is survived by his widow three sons and three daughters, all in this county except one daughter in Warren county.
Raleigh reports the State Board for Vocational Education rehabilitated 106 physically disabled and vocationally handicapped individuals in the 1928 29 fiscal year. Sixty six percent gained through training, with 75 under 30. disabilities included legs arms hands eyes and other, and earnings rose to 50 dollars weekly for many.
Gastonia December 24. Damages of 200000 are sought from two textile mills the Gastonia Gazette and 20 individuals over the fatal shooting of Ella May Wiggins on September 14 en route to a labor meeting at South Gastonia. Wesley May administrator filed the complaint in Gaston superior court seeking 100000 actual damages and 100000 punitive damages. Defendants include Lee Johnson J A Baugh O G Moorehead Roy Carver Howard West Yates Gamble Fred Morrow T M Sossoman Jack Carver Horace Wheeler W M Borders Lowry Davis O H
The document catalogs individuals and firms including Lunsford, Troy Jones, Theodore Sims, George Fowler, W H Holbrooks, E F Haney, Horace Lane, R Spencer, Manville Jenckes Company, Myers Mills, and Ga zette Publishing Company in a historical business record.
Elmer S. Huckins, head of a Wisconsin business reputed to pay 26 to 52 percent dividends, surrendered to Wisconsin authorities to answer fraud charges filed in Cedar Rapids Iowa. He waived a preliminary examination and agreed to extradition if warrants are issued.
The resurgence of sleeve boards with bishop sleeve styles and other ornate sleeves prompts shoppers to invest in a small sleeve board as a smart purchase.
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