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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1928

Page

4

Quotations on Wrath and Calm in Scripture and Prose

A biblical exhortation from Eph 6 26 warns against anger and sin. A Bulwer Lytton remark notes surprising calm during intense rage.

Amateur editor handles editorial page while regular writer away

The substitute editor, a journalism professor at High Point college, admits in this page that he is an amateur. He requests cooperation from staff and readers to survive a flood of political news and asks readers to skip the page if they cannot read with charity until the editor returns refreshed.

High Point College

Go South editorial imagines a transformed new South

The Collier's piece argues Northern delegates to Houston will learn the South has changed from old stereotypes. It praises a rising industrial South with revived chivalry, abundant opportunities, and untapped resources, suggesting Horace Greeley would urge youth to seek the South.

Collier's Houston Horace Greeley America South

High Point Fans Rally Behind Local Baseball Team

A large crowd witnessed the local team sweep a double header at Welch field. The youthful, clean sport players are top contenders in the Cigarette loop and managers expect growing support and a secure franchise for next year.

High Point Welch Field

North Carolina’s pivotal role in party politics says the South will shape the nominee

The text notes North Carolina’s return to prominence in national politics, crediting its vote with Hoover’s Kansas City majority and speculating the state’s influence could decide the Democratic nominee at Houston. It suggests southern delegates will learn more than politics as they pass through Virginia and the Carolinas and other southern states.

North Carolina Hoover Kansas City Houston South Virginia Carolinas Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Washington Smith Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Idaho Illinois Iowa Kentucky Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Utah Vermont West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Alaska District of Columbia Hawaii Philippines Porto Rico Virgin Islands Reed Kansas Missouri West Virgiinia Pomerene George Ayers Hitchcock Nebraska Ritchie Maryland Arkansas Florida Texas South Carolina

Father’s Day Reflections on Dad’s Quiet Strength

The piece contrasts Father’s Day with Mother’s Day, noting men seldom welcome overt sentimental praise. It argues fathers value deeds over words, recognizing their deep, unseen worries and sacrifices while finding pride in their children’s successes.

Dad

Travel Through the Air and Aviation Progress

Delegates from the Winston-Salem Civitan club plan to travel by air to the Civitan convention in Detroit. The piece highlights rising air travel use, low fatality rates, and global aviation growth with Lindbergh’s legacy inspiring new transcontinental and transoceanic efforts.

Winston-Salem Civitan Club Civitan Detroit Will Rogers U. S America Charles Lindbergh Carranza

Early Air Travel Seen Nearing Automobile Status

Favorable weather reports frame a forecast in which two party leaders are women. If current interest and progress persist, the airplane will become almost as common as the automobile. The piece recalls the auto’s rough start and jokes, noting today’s air travel is safer and more dependable than early cars.

North Carolina Democrats Split on Australian Ballot Plan

The North Carolina Democratic convention failed to endorse a statewide Australian ballot plank with O Max Gardner poised to be the next governor. Supporters note his likely sponsorship of the secret ballot in 1929 or 1931, while critics warn the party risks biased districting and political maneuvering that shortchanges Republicans.

North Carolina Australia O. Max Gardner Democratic Party Gardner General Assembly Republican Party

Jefferson Davis Highway Beauty Plan Takes Shape in Moore County

The Daughters of the Confederacy with Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce advance a beautification plan for the Jefferson Davis Highway from the Virginia line to South Carolina. An estimated 13 520 dollars will fund plantings of crepe myrtle red and white shrubs roses and honeysuckle across about 170 miles with 18 bridge heads. Governor McLean and Highway Commissioner Page support the effort to turn the North Carolina stretch into the beauty road of the south while local workers in Ashe and Watauga counties carry on roadside beautification.

Moore County Kiwanis Club Chamber of Commerce of Southern Pines Daughters of the Confederacy Virginia Line South Carolina McLean Page North Carolina Jefferson Davis Highway Vass Twns South Ashe Watauga William R. Savage

North Carolina delegate to national parks conference heads west

State Forester J S Holmes leaves Raleigh for San Francisco to attend the national conference on state parks. He will tour western forests and parks to study systems for potential use in North Carolina and observe game and fish law enforcement. He hopes to advance a statewide forest and park system emphasizing timber production, watershed protection and broad recreation.

Holmes

Amplification System Planned for North Carolina State Fair

The North Carolina State Fair will install an amplification system across the grounds with loudspeakers in the grandstand and buildings. It aims to let attendees hear race results band music and judge decisions clearly, reducing crowd strain and ear fatigue. W S Moye the fair manager notes the system may be rented rather than bought this year.

Bill Johnson Currituck Sam Jones Tommy Tucker Tommy W.S. Moye

Harrodsburg Commemorates George Rogers Clark Link

Kentucky Virginia and Indiana representatives gathered in Harrodsburg to honor General George Rogers Clark who halted his march at Harrod Spring 154 years ago and helped establish Kentucky's first settlement.

Rodsburg Kentucky Virginia Indiana George Rogers Clark Harrod Spring

Denmark Imports Power From Sweden Via Submarine Cable

Denmark begins receiving electricity through a new submarine link from Sweden boosting cross border energy trade. The undersea cable connects Swedish generation to Danish grids enhancing supply reliability and regional cooperation.

Denmark Sweden

North Carolina Poultry Shipments Break State Record

Raleigh June 16 North Carolina's 1927 poultry shipping record is broken. By June 1 farmers statewide had shipped over 4,600,000 pounds versus 3,000,000 pounds by the same date last year. Prices ran three to five cents a pound higher, boosting total shipment value.

Murphy Cherokee County Rutherford County State Department of Agriculture

McLean Praises National Guard For Court Order Support

Raleigh June 16 Governor A W McLean praised the National Guard saying North Carolina can always depend on them to maintain order and safeguard court processes during extraordinary conditions. He wrote Colonel Don Scott of Graham who was in command.

Raleigh North Carolina A. W. McLean Don Scott Graham

Governor McLean Thanks Pittsboro Guardsmen After Newsome Trial

Governor McLean commends the detachment of the guard at Pittsboro for their service during the Larry Newsome trial. He praises the officers and National Guardsmen, calling them reliable in moments of public need and extending personal and state thanks.

Dan Scott Newsome Pittsboro Larry Newsome McLean North Carolina

Dance Opens at Willamoore Springs for 1928 Season

Willamoore Springs near Lexington reopened for 1928 with a Wednesday night dance from 9 30 to 1 30. Lew Gogerty and his orchestra provide music as many guests register including Roy H Enoch Violet Canmer A L Beck E L Brown J E Gibson Eva Dortch Mary Zealey Julia Johnston C F Lopp Sarah Gulley John E Raper Robert L Baker Ada Simpson A F Linville Evelyn Wilkins and C W Hayes.

Willamoore Springs Lexington Lew Gogerty Roy H. Enoch Violet Canmer Greensboro A. L. Beck E. L. Brown Raleigh J. E. Gibson Eva Dortch Mary Zealey Julia Johston C. F. Lopp Sarah Gulley John E. Raper Robert L. Baker Ada Simpson A. F. Linville Evelyn Wilkins H. H. Weaver C. W. Hayes High Point

Priest Johan Dzierszon Died At 95 Reveals Bee Story

The article notes a striking finding about bees that a male bee has no father. It credits German priest Johan Dzierszon with this discovery before his death at age 95.

Johan Dzierszon

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