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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
4
A religious proverb quoting First Peter chapter four verse eight urges mercy and forgiveness, emphasizing charity as a remedy for faults and wrongdoing. The line reflects moral teaching common in Christian scripture and devotional use.
A rescue plane flying over the icebound region failed to spot Nobile and his Italian aviators, prolonging their peril. The scene evokes hope and fear as the world continues to hope for a successful deliverance.
A reflection on the rise of college attendance and its potential harms. John D Rockefeller Jr speaks of three bad outcomes indolence, false superiority, and dissatisfaction with one’s lot. Some students loaf, others feel superior or blame others for failures, while a few face a mixed, distinct discontent.
Governor Ritchie of Maryland withdraws as a favorite son and backs Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York for the Democratic nomination. He urges party harmony, unity, and support for Smith, saying self-interest must yield to the party’s success and the nation’s need for honest government. Senator Walsh also exits California race as Smith gains momentum.
A nostalgic essay surveys how past travel modes like stagecoaches river steamers and sailing ships held romantic appeal while modern air travel offers speed and spectacle. It muses that future generations may romanticize today’s planes as older styles fade and notes a Pittsburgh CRT exchange name protest over Brandywine.
The piece argues that personal character determines success in college. Discontent with chaos is noted as a spur for growth. It warns students to guard against temptations this fall or upon returning, regardless of institution. Individual effort shapes outcomes.
The piece ponders how Senator Simmons would respond if Smith wins the Houston convention nomination. It contrasts possible reactions with leaders from other parties and weighs Simmons choices whether to denounce, retreat, sulk, or pursue a new party path, stressing a Democratic dilemma.
Ritchie, long a Smith supporter, withdrew early after directing delegates to vote for him, surprising party leaders. Other favorite sons may mirror this move but likely grant at least one complimentary vote before freeing their delegates.
A New York woman who died left one dollar to each of her three former husbands in her will. The unusual bequest turns death into a lighthearted form of philanthropy for the now widowless trio.
Albany audience watches Senator J Thomas Heflin address anti Catholicism themes as a makeshift stage collapses beneath about 50 onlookers. The real story, critics say, is what he was saying when the incident happened and how it tied to his broader claims about the pope and democracy.
A letter from a local reader argues Guilford County should fund a charity hospital and warns High Point taxpayers against more bonds. The writer recalls past debts, questions doctor motives, and urges citizens to register to vote while urging the editor to publish the note.
Chief Ellilott orders a cleaning crew to scrub the walls and ceiling of the police department quarters in the municipal building. City hall cleaners worked today and await a fresh appearance by tomorrow morning.
Wisps of linen feature bold black graphics with modernistic patterns, signaling a chic shift in fashion accessories and textile design.
Chronology notes key events: 1778 Benedict Arnold placed in command at Philadelphia. 1862 Congress bans slavery in territories. 1863 West Virginia statehood. 1885 Statue of Liberty arrival for New York harbor. 1912 Roosevelt forces threaten to bolt Republican convention.
Quintus Morrison, a negro, was found unconscious near the Southern railroad crossing at Dalton Furniture plant at 5:30 PM. He had a gashed head and bruised arms, was taken to Guilford General Hospital, regained consciousness, and was released that night. Police investigations unclear if hit by train or unknown assailant. Later, a Ford touring car collided with a High Point Creamery truck at Lindsay and Sunset. two Economy Drug delivery youths were unhurt.
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