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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1927
Page
4
A Bible verse extols a beloved friend in II Samuel 1 26 and a line from Sir William Temple proclaims that the greatest medicine is a true friend The pair presents a compact reflection on friendship and gratitude suitable for a brief devotion or newspaper card.
A poem contemplates a resurrection day when ancient figures return in beauty. It envisions Helen among the revived, the faithful gathering of souls, and the renewal of earth with joyous, innocent steps as the singing angels look on.
Review notes a late start as 9 05 delayed the 8 o'clock curtain causing audience impatience. It calls for tighter university local sponsorship to ensure on time performances, arguing the show itself best advertises native drama and talent.
Citizens warn of depredations by High Point youths on city flower and vegetable gardens. Gardens are wrecked as fences are ignored and owners feel helpless. Editorial notes a social condition and failed instruction, linking garden vandalism to later theft and indifference to others' rights.
The article notes 30 000 expected American Legion members in Paris with advance guards warning that the second A E F will be mature and family oriented not the reckless group of 1917 18. It recalls how cheerful Yanks once brightened a gloom ridden Europe and hints the French still need such uplift.
Observers note France endures economic warfare while the American Expeditionary Force USA second unit is said to carry the Eighteenth Amendment abroad. Veterans of the war, now 30,000 strong, miss their youthful peers as the expeditionary mood blends tenderness with holiday spirit in Paris.
Americans and French aviators see the Paris to New York flight as a spirited contest. Rumors claiming falsified U S weather reports misled transatlantic fliers spark anti-American feeling in Paris. Both nations' hope remains for the aviators' safety and success despite distrust.
Gordon Blair resigns as Boy Scout executive after four years in the community to take a similar role in Altoona Pennsylvania a city with about 100000 residents where scouting is already established. He faced financing challenges but built a steady camp and a loyal team including Charles Amos and others.
A columnist argues Briand's idea of a permanent no-war pact between the United States and France is a meaningful gesture. It may have little immediate effect yet symbolizes intangible power in international politics, potentially influencing future relations beyond concrete debts or friction.
A proposed US France peace covenant sparks thoughts on global harmony and its moral influence. The Ryndam cruise report notes coeducation may be delayed for next trip. In England, Labour and Conservative forces clash as parliamentary turmoil grows, signaling potential empire-wide impact.
The Daily News of Canton Ohio receives the 1925 Pulitzer for public service honoring Don Mellett. The paper is praised for continuing the fight against graft after his death and improving the city.
In a New York hotel, bellboys undergo training led by an ex-marine to prepare for unfamiliar duties. The piece hints at bayonet drills and grenade practice, contemplating possibilities from clan conventions to mock trench warfare as sailors visit the city.
A four mile Sunday morning hike offers a gentle outdoor activity around a local golf course. Participants meet at the clubhouse to begin the route noted for easy pacing and scenic views.
The Observer notes a June 1 adoption of a 45 mile per hour limit meant to promote safe driving. It questions whether speeds will rise overall and praises reduced police confrontations while highlighting a courteous North Carolina officer who commended a Sumter driver.
The Carolina Playmakers presented three original one act plays at the American theater drawing only a sparse audience. Notable were Lighted Candies by Margaret Bland and The Marvelous Romance of Wen Chun-Chin by Cheng-Chin Hsiung with strong performances. Quare Medicine fell flat, while Effie in Lighted Candles stood out for voice and presence by Frances Gray.
A tornado roared through the night hindering rescue work due to poor light. About 100 children were in the East Side school when the storm struck. Mary Clark, a telephone operator, saw the funnel shaped dark cloud just before impact.
Arkansas reels from a statewide tornado outbreak that killed over 70 people and injured 350. From Strong and Norphiet to Walnut Ridge and Hoxie, winds crossed into Missouri, devastating towns and leaving a wide path of destruction.
A heavy windstorm in St. Louis killed Charles Williams 40 a Black man and seriously injured Annie Edmundson 29 another Black woman. The storm caused extensive property damage with many trees down and windows broken.
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