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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1929
Page
4
The article praises High Point residents for attractive homes and slopes, notes tulips and spring flowers will soon bloom, and suggests a citywide flower show to boost interest in spring planting. It urges all homeowners to support a new beautification contest to prevent ugly lots from spoiling neighborhoods.
High Point entertains Baptist women from across the state for the Woman's Missionary Union convention in session through Thursday. More than a thousand delegates are expected, with leading churchwomen and denominational leaders addressing the gathering. The event showcases local hospitality and aims to boost missionary activity and cooperation among denominations.
A March Review of Reviews article by Howard McClellan cites that half of U S criminals are under 21 and three quarters under 25. It argues lack of organized supervision for boys leads to street gangs, racketeering, and organized crime, while supervised playgrounds cut crime significantly and save state resources.
Announcements say High Point will host another City Beautiful Contest this spring and summer. Last year's effort was successful and the organizers expect to improve on it with their experience and the city's natural facilities for beautification.
Herbert Hoover in his inaugural address urged strict enforcement of law and expeditious justice. He warned of abuses tied to the 18th Amendment and pressed states to act to stem crime and disorder.
The inaugural address underscores shared responsibility for enforcing laws and the duty of citizens to reject patronage of illegal liquor. Hoover pledges a real effort to enforce prohibition, with potential consequences if successful or not, and touches on World Court adherence and farm relief measures.
Bruce Catton argues Britain faces a deep unemployment problem and industrial gloom, yet history suggests England can rebound. After the Napoleonic wars the nation recovered by industrial expansion, with coal and new energy technologies spurring prosperity. The essay cautions against doom and notes coal’s future potential to revive industry and power Britain forward.
A brief note reports Colonel Lindbergh and Miss Morrow suffering a “crack up” while traveling in Mexico. The item adds that their one arm driving antics drew attention during the trip.
Readers weigh in on when to shift clocks as daylight saving looms, with nostalgic notes on prior changes and calls for clear guidelines from authorities. Opinion pieces reference timing, sleep patterns, and regional needs amid the ongoing public discussion.
The report notes Senator Heflin commenting on reporters described as squirrely amid a scene with many squirrels and acorns. The remark frames a light exchange during a busy day at the event.
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh Mar. 5. Despite 55 legislative days the assembly faces major work and may need at least two weeks more. The house will reconsider the permanent improvements appropriations bill and take up the Australian ballot bill as special order. The workmen's compensation act and other bills will follow with daily committee reports and multiple sessions expected. The senate also shows heavy calendar buildup as both houses anticipate adjournment around March 15 to 25.
In Davidson County, thieves used a skeleton key to enter W. A. Hege’s smoke house at Reedy Creek and steal ham and a shoulder of meat. Earlier, 15 bushels of wheat were taken from the Bame farm granary, with thieves drilling augur holes in the floor to load sacks. The granary held 400 to 500 bushels.
A Southern cooking note describes slipping a pea sized garlic pinch inside roasts to achieve a distinct, elusive taste. It warns that too much garlic spoils the subtle effect sought by Southern cooks.
Raleigh dispatch reports increasing indications that A J Maxwell, then a Corporation Commission member, will be named to head the Highway Commission and also become revenue commissioner. Proponents cite his tax expertise and state wide view on taxation while skeptics warn of tighter ties between revenue and the commission under Tom Lee. If Maxwell moves, I M Bailey may be named to the commission to replace him.
The writer lauds the Enterprise editorial urging compact form in charter matters for High Point and council-led action with public approval. He warns against political meddling harming franchise prestige and urges southern unity and adherence to Jeffersonian democracy versus national favoritism. Signed R. I. Grant.
The North Carolina Senate defeated the Gardner sponsored Canaday bill to require two license plates on automobiles by a 25 to 10 vote. Governor Gardner backed reconsideration while opponents argued about police front plates and tag sharing.
Production data shows Canadian breweries produced 15 231 340 gallons of beer and ale in barrels valued at 10 899 630 dollars. Bottled products reached 28 744 841 scallions valued at 28 764 96 dollars.
The University of North Carolina chapter of Phi Delta Phi has announced ten new initiates. New members include Lee Roy Armstrong Spencer George Levings Moorehead Miss William S Jenkins Lincolnton Walter Hoyle Lincolnton Charles OHagan Grimes Raleigh George Vernon Cowper Jr Kinston Thomas Carlisle Smith Jr Asheville Joheny Roane Winston-Salem James A Williams Hendersonville and A B Holmes Charleston.
At the close of 1927 Canada stood fifth among nations in import, export, and overall trade. The ranking highlights a strong balance of international commerce and sustained economic activity for the year.
A Moonlit Boston scene 159 years ago sparked differing witness accounts of the Boston massacre. The event helped prompt the Revolution as British troops faced heckling and killings, with three dead and eight wounded before troops were withdrawn. Samuel Adams and Crispus Attucks feature in the aftermath.
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