Vanity of Vanities Quotation Note
A brief quotation from Ecclesiastes 12 8 cites vanity as the preacher’s theme. The line reflects contemplation on meaning and purpose.
High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1928
Page
4
Selection of C. E. Diffendal to head Community Chest
The city announces C. E. Diffendal will lead the Community Chest drive for the next year. Diffendal has served as a division commander and is praised for merit and prior experience. The Chest minimizes administrative costs and aims to direct nearly all funds to beneficiary services with chamber of commerce support. Citizens are urged to back Diffendal’s campaign in coming weeks to avoid costly independent drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Diffendal
Diffendal
Chamber of Commerce
High Point Doctor Delivers Standout Address at Pinehurst Medical Meeting
Brock Barkley reports the North Carolina Medical Society convention where Dr. John T. Burrus of High Point delivered a striking address praising professional ideals. A resolution urged a state legislature to approve a health conservation bond of 50 to 100 million dollars, passed unanimously amid skepticism about its political impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Burrus
High Point
Brock Barkley
Charlotte Observer
Pinehurst
North Carolina Medical Society
North Carolina
Burrus
Veterans of war band applaud patriots and a doomed health plea
The piece praises war morale sparked by Sousa and The Stars and Stripes Forever while noting the impracticability of funding health endowments. It laments Wrangel's doomed bid to reverse the Russian Revolution and warns against futile resistance to the inevitable as a national mood and lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Wrangel
Brussels
Wrangel
Russia
Niagara
Newspaper Apology For Printing Anonymous Letter About Hoover
The paper disavows an anonymous Washington letter aimed at stirring Southern animus against Herbert Hoover. It apologizes for publishing it and urges careful screening of mail to avoid associating Hoover’s name with the scurrilous content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Herbert Hoover
South
Hoover
California Primary Signals Shifting Democratic Momentum
The California presidential primary shows Al Smith with strong leads and a large delegation, boosting his national standing. Analysts warn the result may not predict general election outcomes, noting California's traditional Republican tilt and potential cross voting only in November. California's support for Smith in Texas is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Smith
California
Houston
Hoover
Smith
Wilson
Texas
Sousa What He Means By Bruce Catton
Bruce Catton notes the 31st anniversary of Sousa and "The Stars and Stripes Forever" as radio stations celebrate with the piece. He suggests Congress might mark the occasion by adjourning for the afternoon to hear the Marine Band perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sousa
Stars and Stripes
Congress
Marine Band
Famous Last Lines on Motors Stock Hovering High
A clipping quotes a trader saying the motors stock is trading at least twenty points too high. The remark underscores concerns about overvaluation in a volatile market segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motors
Oregon man plays horn and chews gum in unusual appeal
An Oregon man performed a horn routine while chewing fifty sticks of gum during a court appearance. The case details and murder charge remain unclear from the readable fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
German writer Ludwig praises Dawes as artistic temperament
Emil Ludwig visited Washington and declared Charley Dawes a pure artistic temperament. He did not hear Dawes speak to the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Ludwig
Washington
Charley Dawes
Dawes
Senate
Spring's here hints at park car engine miss
Readable line suggests signal of spring awakenings in urban life as parked cars in parks hint at mechanical issues with engines lacking sound indicators.
Senator Fess Silent on Election Issues
Republican keynoter Senator Fess was asked about election issues but gave no answer. The remark suggests he is occupied drafting his keynote speech rather than addressing policy topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fess
Coolidge Invited for Lookout Mountain July Vacation
The statement notes President Coolidge may visit Lookout Mountain for a July vacation and will decide if he can spot a look in the offer.
California couple sues after folding bed locks up
A California woman sues for 35000 dollars and her husband for 5000 alleging injury when a folding bed locked while they slept on it. The filing implies the couple endured an awkward, risky night with the device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Letter to the Editor Attacks Carpetbagger Claims in High Point
In a May 1 unsigned letter, J K Cole denounces perceived Northern social conditions and criticizes a prior stance on race relations. He defends Southern cities and mocks the writer, contrasting Washington views with High Point values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Washington, D. C
High Point
J. K. Cole
Davidson People Supporting Smith In Lexington Visit
In Lexington on May 1 Ralph G. Simmerson of Spencer said Davidson leaders openly back Alfred E. Smith for president if nominated at Houston. He predicted a harmonious Houston convention and Smith’s overwhelming November victory, meeting with local figures including P. W. Critcher and H. W. Towns-end, Col. Foster Hawkins, Edward Byerly, T. S. Wall Jr, and John C. Bower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Alfred E. Smith
New York
United States
Ralph G. Simmerson
Spencer
Davidson
Simmerson
Smith
Houston
New York City
P. W. Critcher
Davidson County
Democratic Executive Committee
H. W. Townsend
Col. Foster Hawkins
Edward Byerly
Superior Court
T. S. Wall, Jr
John C. Bower
Twelfth Judicial District of
North Carolina
University of Wichita to start four year aeronautics course
The University of Wichita will inaugurate a four year course in aeronautics next fall. A professor of aviation will lead the program with six instructors. The course will admit both girls and boys and local manufacturers will provide airplanes for qualified students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Eas
University of Wichita
Renew Linoleum: Clean, Dry, Then Apply Fresh Varnish
If linoleum shows wear scrub thoroughly and let it dry completely before applying a good grade varnish. This refreshes the surface and renews its life.
DeMolay International HQ Moves to Kansas City Mansion
The Order of DeMolay establishes its international headquarters in a historic Armour Boulevard mansion once home to Dr. S. D. Griffith. Frank S. Land, founder and grand scribe, oversees DeMolay, the Alumni, and the Order of Chivalry. The non sectarian youth group, sponsored by Freemasons, now boasts over 1700 chapters in 1500 cities across seven countries. Active members range from 16 to 21, while the Order of Chivalry serves ages 13 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Order of DeMolay
Armour Boulevard
Ite
S. D. Griffith
Frank S. Land
Land
International DeMolay
Order of Chivalry
Freemasons
Foreigners Safe in Tsingtao as Nationalist Troops Take City
Telegrams from Tsiwan, the Shantung capital, report that Americans and English in Tsingtao are safe after Nationalist forces seized the city. The brief dispatches confirm noncombatant safety amid the handover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsingtao
China
Tsiwan
Shantung
Bright Pantry Repaint Idea: Chinese Red and Cream
A note suggests repainting a pantry in spring with bold Chinese red shelves and cream walls for a fresh look. The idea emphasizes vibrant color and a light backdrop to brighten the space.
England Sees Thirty Under Twenty-One Peers
The report notes that England now counts thirty peers aged under 21. It highlights a trend toward younger nobility and potential shifts in political influence among the peerage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
The Book of Knowledge A Grain of Salt
Sketches by Bessey and a synopsis by Braucher combine in this undefined literary item. The fragment suggests a curated collection of observations or essays with potential historical or cultural notes. Further readable details are sparse.
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