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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1928
Page
4
A reflective note attributes love as the core of life with a quoted line by Lacordiaire. The aphorism emphasizes love as a universal thread through all phases from start to finish.
In a General Assembly address Rev. Thomas A. DeVore urged pure politics within the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The writer argues the church should guide individuals toward good citizenship without turning the pulpit into a political platform.
Tomorrow is the last day High Point residents may register for the vote on a proposed 200000 hospital bond. Supporters cite Duke offers of 100000 as incentive while critics warn of increased taxes and existing debt. Citizens must register to have a say in the decision scheduled for July 3.
The piece argues many prohibitionist Democrats back Governor Smith of New York if no wet plank appears in the platform. Smith's hint at modifying the eighteenth amendment risks energizing anti prohibition forces and could undermine his bid at Houston.
The piece argues a wet platform would doom the party at the polls and suggests the Democrats must insert a prohibition enforcement plank to win. It notes whether Smith can accept a nomination on such a platform and warns of finding another candidate if he cannot be restrained by the pledge.
Senator Thomas of Oklahoma announced the War Department has launched relief work in southwestern Oklahoma after a cyclone caused about 1.5 million dollars in damages. Farmers lost homes crops and much livestock. Fort Sill priests were ordered to move in supplies. Tents and teams for replanting will be provided to aid residents.
Bruce Catton argues that while Europe is valued for arts training, American cities and factory towns offer harsher, more practical lessons. He proposes sending aspiring artists and writers on summer tours of Pittsburgh Detroit Chicago and Birmingham to gain real experience in shops and factories. He contends that this may better shape a painter or writer than extended study abroad.
The speaker argues American artists must absorb the energetic life of Pittsburgh’s steel mills to express a distinct national soul. European monuments like Rheims cathedral cannot mirror the American spirit, which is found in homegrown industry and vitality. An interpretative study of the American scene will yield original, first-rate art.
The article lauds the trans Atlantic flight success noting the pilot Wilmer Stultz proved a man can excel despite his name. It emphasizes his role alongside Miss Earhart and showcases public admiration for his performance and character.
Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang orders Chinese women released from tight foot bindings and notes if Chinese women resemble Americans a new craze for foot binding may emerge.
Reports indicate Japanese forces moved into Manchuria while observers were unaware an election was planned there.
The Winston-Salem Journal notes Alfred E. Smith is virtually nominated with enough pledged votes across states like California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Idaho and many more. It contends Smith could reach the 733 delegates needed on the first ballot with Ohio and Arkansas possibly on early ballots.
In Roanoke Virginia forty eight uninstructed Democrats will cast the state's 24 National convention votes in Houston next week. The delegates backed a dry plank and urged a stand on the 18th Amendment. Governor Byrd was elected national committeeman succeeding Senator Glass.
J M Schilling of Meridian Mississippi enlists Asheville authorities in a search for his wife Esther Honeycutt Schobling missing since May 21. She had moved to Asheville from Mars Hill for health reasons and last wrote of visiting relatives in Tennessee or Memphis. She is described as five feet tall, about 100 pounds, with auburn hair.
Amelia Earhart telegram from London thanking President Coolidge for his congratulations to the Friendship crew was received at Cedar Island lodge. The message credits the crew and pilot Charles Lindbergh? Actually Stultz for the success and expresses deep appreciation for the president's gracious note.
Raleigh June 22. Chairman Frank Page and Commissioners John S. Hill and W A McGirt of the state highway commission will travel to Jackson Northampton County for a hearing on the proposed route of the road from Garysburg north to the Virginia line.
Rawls Motor of Raleigh reached a settlement in federal court to drop its $39,000 civil action against Ford Motor Company. Ford agreed to pay $1,053.37 admitted as a debt for cars not shipped under a Raleigh dealer contract.
An American taste for anchovies and Italian canned fish brings about 250000 dollars yearly to Trieste. Around two thousand workers are employed in the trade, half in one factory producing over six million pounds, with most of the output shipped overseas.
A timeline notes several historic events including June 22 1775 when Congress authorized 2 million dollars in currency. It also cites 1869 Georgia Supreme Court ruling allowing African Americans to hold public office and 1870 federal creation of the Department of Justice. In 1912 Taft and Sherman were renominated in Chicago.
Official weather bureau records show temperatures and rainfall for the 24 hours ending 8:00 a m in major cotton growing regions and other areas with brief readings and notes. Sponsored by the weather bureau.
A whispered exchange between Mrs. F and Mrs. C hints at troubling talk about Mrs. C's husband. The brief dialogue suggests social friction and potential scandal within a community setting as they discuss unsettling gossip amid fashion plans.
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