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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1928
Page
4
The Federation of Women’s Clubs opens a major convention in High Point, bringing about 500 North Carolina women together to pursue education, culture, law reform, and human betterment. Local welcome underscores the event’s broad civic significance.
A speaker at Grant's tomb denounces Mayor Jimmy Walker for honoring Robert E. Lee as an arch traitor. Mabie praises Lee's leadership while praising the nation’s foundering memory of civil war divisions. The piece argues Lee and Washington share traitor labels, urging admiration instead.
The Major states that Robert E. Lee will be remembered and revered when the gentleman from Illinois is forgotten. The remark reflects a defiant rebuke of the opposing viewpoint and signals the era's postwar sentiment.
The Lindbergh attach ment for the silvery monoplane that carried him to fame will be donated to the Smithsonian Institute. The Spirit of St. Louis will be displayed for millions to view as a symbol of aviation history. The craft, after 40 000 miles in flight, is retired rather than risk further tragedy. May its pilot live long to share the moment beside it.
California holds a decisive Democratic presidential primary with Reed Walsh and Smith contending. Support for Smith remains uncertain, and a strong California showing could lift his bid toward the Houston convention while McAdoo’s anti Smith stance favors Walsh.
The inaugural air mail through the south begins today with a first plane carrying a consignment as the system expands to 31 states and aims for 35 by year end. The move links distant regions, backed by strong public demand and favorable income coverage predictions.
A retired British officer claims to have found Ophir east of Aden though we doubt the tale. The piece muses that Ophir is a state of mind seen or missed in daily life and in American cities. It also notes Lindbergh’s office visit, Indiana politics, French coal output, Mars radio doubt, and the cost of broken homes linked to juvenile delinquency.
Edna Morganthaler argues that true education goes beyond books. Children learn by active engagement, exploring materials, and solving problems, while teachers guide them to develop habits of initiative and resourcefulness. Experiential learning builds usable knowledge and confidence.
A May 1 1928 letter to the editor argues the South suffers from low civilization due to race mixing and white degeneration. It proposes Northern and Western uplift efforts through educating Black Americans and cites Hoover removing segregation barriers as a catalyst for cultural transfer. The writer urges Northern and European immigrants to support uplift of Black Americans to aid white southerners.
A jailhouse style exchange has a young lady chiding a big strong man to seek work while he deflects, claiming a stiff neck, as a judge presides. The scene blends humor with courtroom banter suggesting a lighthearted moment amid proceedings.
A driver arrested for speeding tries to claim classification as a prohibition agent. The judge replies that ignorance is no excuse, underscoring legal accountability beyond perceived official status.
Notable dates listed include De Soto’s 1549 westward voyage from South Carolina, 1690 first American Congress a conference of governors, 1847 Smithsonian cornerstone in Washington, 1865 U.S. war debt at about 2.81 billion, 1887 Horace Greeley presidential nomination, and 1883 Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show debut.
J K Dixon assistant director of the Department of Conservation and Development reports rapid progress in building fish nurseries across mountains for rearing hatchery fish. Most nurseries focus on trout with bass nurseries rising in the east. western ones are often club or private efforts with state and federal support. Dixon says eastern bass spawning season will boost nursery construction and stock restocking efforts statewide.
To brighten a spring salad, whisk chopped mint leaves into French dressing. Toss with crisp lettuce slices, ripe tomatoes and sliced cucumbers for a fresh, aromatic finish.
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