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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1927
Page
4
Swinburne’s Chorus from Atalanta in Calydon evokes spring and mythic imagery. The passage calls for agile movement and light, detailing winds rivers and celestial timing as an ode to vitality and renewal.
The planned celebration waits for the Deep River bridge completion as the Greensboro High Point road nears final surface work. Officials expect traffic to resume in the spring, with a temporary Deep River bridge easing early access before full reopening.
Wake Forest College President Emeritus Dr W L Poteat argues the primary need of the college and many others is more money. He notes students pay about forty percent of education cost and suggests society should share the cost by supporting the institution.
An editorial argues that universities funded by wealthy donors can uphold educational ideals while resisting misuse for personal gain. It notes some schools prosper despite tainted money, while strong institutions remain independent through philanthropic support, urging Wake Forest to welcome a benefactor.
The city court upheld a judgment in the manslaughter case involving a high school girl linked to an accidental street death. Public sympathy favored the defense while a warning to parents about minor driving appears, noting manslaughter can stem from any legal violation.
A newspaper notes the ground hog’s February 2 appearance as a alleged weather prophet. It argues the tradition persists despite proofs of false prophecies and mocks the idea while predicting six weeks of potential unsettled weather.
A reflective piece argues that average people possess self sacrificing energy when called to noble ideals. It cites World War I volunteers and criticizes slim hopes in politics. The author insists leaders must reveal and invoke higher visions to enlist public service.
A reflective urging targets elites in high places to change course. The speaker calls for them to sound the right call and promises a response capable of altering global affairs.
The passage cites a French author asserting America was found by a Frenchman fishing. It notes the explorer likely achieved his aim and mentions a character nickname Peaches testifying that Dady Browning startled her with a Boo. The tone blends rumor with playful misdirection about the State Department.
Browning frequently lashed out during conversations with his mother known as Peaches, though she appeared to steer the discussions toward calmer matters and ease the tension.
In Goldsboro the judge closed three county cases on prohibition charges with firm sentences. One car owner faces confiscation and a $150 fine, another crippled defendant pays $100, a third $100 plus 30 days in jail. Harris states North Carolina acts as a parent, needing to correct, separate incorrigibles, for community welfare. His third term as Superior Court judge earns respect across three counties.
The piece analyzes Gov. Al Smith as a Catholic and wet and the impact on his nominating chances. It argues both Smith and McAdoo are capable but neither unites the party, predicting a compromise candidate if the two thirds rule hinders. The author cautions against reopening the old intra party feud and harming the party's health.
Chapel Hill reports Dr. M. R. Trabue of the University School of Education says faith in God comes through scientific processes. He argues unscientific worship is treacherous and that science reveals a more powerful, loving deity, urging proof of God by scientific method.
An official investigation begins after a blaze at the old University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor on February 2. Harley Haines, hospital director, suspects incendiary origin as a hotel fire nearby was linked to escaping patients. Fire officials say hospital sparks may have started the hotel blaze and 200 patients narrowly escaped serious harm.
Friends mourn the death of the Powell infant daughter who passed away yesterday afternoon at 3 39 o clock in a local hospital. Short funeral services were held at Sechrest Funeral Home with Rev John W Moore of Wesley Memorial Church officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Memorial Park.
The Colored Ministers Conference of High Point plans a public program for February 21 as decided at its meeting led by Rev. S. L. Parham. The conference holds weekly Monday sessions at 4 pm in Parham’s office. C. A. Washington serves as secretary.
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