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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1929
Page
4
A brief religious reflection quotes Isaiah and Anacharsis about pride wine and repentance. It notes a March 18, 1929 context with a verse from Isaiah and a saying about a vine bearing three grapes, linking pleasure drunkenness and repentance.
The Young committee in Paris reports a final reparations settlement will be agreed soon to stabilize international business and offset war damage. Germany argues it has paid through borrowing, but the terms of freedom and future fulfillment remain uncertain and debated by Allies.
Rev Tom Alderman Sykes chairman general of the city beautiful organization calls a Thursday meeting for all committee chairs and participants. The Commercial club will host at 1 30 pm to discuss forming an organization to continue the acclaimed 1928 efforts.
Floods have driven 15 000 Alabama people from their homes. Governor Graves says the condition is distressful and pneumonia cases have developed. Donations can be sent to his Montgomery office or to the American Red Cross locally or at its national headquarters for relief. A $250 000 appeal is broadcast. The disaster, while smaller than past valley floods, still demands urgent aid.
The text notes a rise in U S prisoners and questions whether the government will inaugurate building jails to handle the growing inmate population after prohibition era. It frames a shift from prior practices of farming out prisoners to states to centralized federal capacity.
The article notes Washington plans a New York jail due to strained accommodations. It states federal judges have not built state jails before, but likely must expand to house violators of federal statutes and enforce prohibition.
William Jennings Bryan birth anniversary observed in Raleigh with a dinner and speeches by Josephus Daniels Governor Gardner Josiah W Bailey Dr Livingston Johnson John H Small and A L Brooks The event was to be radiocast for listeners. Some critics remark on contrasting opinions about Bryan’s career and character.
The Charlotte News reflects on its move to a new building and its growth from a 1900s payroll under $600 and one carrier to a payroll over 250000 and circulation of 28000. It contrasts education for living with earning, cites cultural aims, and notes Ohio poultry theft driving bills of sale requirements.
Directors of the Commercial Club and High Point Country Club plan a joint meeting to decide on a proposed merger. The aim is to create an 18 hole facility by combining assets. Decision hinges on stockholders though a united vote seems likely if consensus forms.
Bruce Catton notes that about 890,000 students are enrolled in colleges and universities. He argues overcrowding will drive salary decline in white collar professions and push doctors lawyers teachers and chemists to earn less than tradesmen.
An editorial notes the 15 cruiser bill will be built and urges quiet on the naval issue. Calvin Coolidge, now a magazine writer, praises simple vivid prose while reflecting on his son’s death. An article cites Sing Sing warden Lawes noting average robberies yield about 30.75 dollars with sentences over 13 years.
Louise McPhetridge, former University of Arkansas student, flew 22 hours 3 minutes 12 seconds to set the women’s endurance flight record and the altitude record of 20,270 feet. She landed at Oakland municipal airport at 1 54 pm after depleting 12 gallons of gasoline from her Travel Air plane, noting fatigue limited further stay.
Martin Greely Creasey aged 86 died at his Archdale home at 1 30 PM after months of illness. Born in Pittsburgh on September 24 1843 he lived here about 30 years as a farmer. Surviving are his widow Julia Axbee and two sons Fred B Creasey Archdale and Frank W Creasey Oklahoma City. Funeral Tuesday at 3 30 PM at his Archdale home with Rev Butterfield of Charlotte and Rev Killen of High Point. burial in Oakwood Memorial Park.
A Kansas circuit judge declares smearcase is not cheese, noting a quip that grand opera is likewise not cheese. The remark highlights a court ruling amid a playful commentary.
The article suggests lunch counters in drug stores grew as prescription business declined, implying a shift in customer traffic. It notes multiple stores adopted this trend to attract patrons and compensate for weaker medicine sales.
A Boston husband slapped his wife as she slept, alleged in a divorce petition. The article notes growing boldness among men in similar cases.
A London banker expresses interest in writing a humorous column for a day. He notes that anyone who has ever overdrawn their account can appreciate the comedy in banking mishaps and miscalculations.
The state convention of the Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle opens in Charlotte with Senator Morris Sheppard delivering the opening address. About 250 to 300 members are expected, and a 4 30 PM radio program on WBT features Mrs Harriett Donealand. The event runs through Wednesday night.
In Chicago on March 18 a crowd of about four hundred watched Policeman George Schert confront an unidentified robber at a busy North Clark Street intersection. Nine shots were fired before the bandit fell. The man had robbed a restaurant and was being disarmed when the shootout began.
In Lympne Kent England two Australian airmen Flight Lieut J Moir and Flying Officer H Owen left at 7:15 am in a 400 horsepower single engine biplane bound for Australia. They aim to cover about 13900 miles in 12 days seeking a new record for England to Australia.
Washington March 18. Secretary Mary Wilbur appointed Northcatt Ely of New York as executive assistant to the secretary of the interior. Ely, linked with a New York law firm, is a native of Arizona. Wilbur had earlier appointed E. W. Sawyer, Los Angeles engineer, as another executive assistant.
New Zealand forecasts wool production to exceed last season by 10 000 bales as farmers push for higher yields amid favorable conditions.
The Carolina Playmakers will tour during spring break with performances at Meredith College Raleigh Smithfield Wilmington and Williamston. The program features two Paul Green folk comedies Quare Medicine and The Man Who Died at Twelve Oclock and Loretta Carroll Bailey s Job s Kinfolke. Cast includes Hubert Heffner Neena Sturgeon Penelope Alexander George Ehrhart Helen Dortch Howard Bailey and T P Harrison.
In Bognor at Craigwell House King George moved about fifty yards today unaided, after rising from his chair into the open air. It marked the first time the monarch had walked since falling ill more than four months ago and his recovery showed notable progress.
The estimate projects London will receive 2.3 million dollars annually for the first five years from the open re rating bill.
Thomas Filmore Grant 72 years old died at his home 915 Millis Street this morning at 1 o clock after a short illness of organic heart disease. He was born in Iredell County and had lived in High Point for years. Survived by widow, two sons Thomas and Dollie, four daughters Mia Dorcus Churchm Roxboro Beulah Webster and Frances and Lucille Grant, one brother James Grant Harmony. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
The piece recalls Washingtons 1776 feint leading to Gages retreat from Boston after siege and Dorchester Heights, noting the first apparent victory of the American Revolution and humor about sand in powder barrels.
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