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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1927
Page
4
In Wednesday's afternoon game High Point defeats Winston-Salem with J Smith scoring on a 927 grounder for the winning run. Conklin walks and Evans singles spark a two run fourth inning as Ballatin’s strong arm aids double plays amid a fast game.
The Red Cross relief drive expands to a $15 million appeal with Point High Point noting its quota rise from $2,000 to $3,000 for the city. Donors locally have already given well over $1,000 as the city confronts vast flood damage requiring national support and long term reconstruction.
A newspaper piece reports the pope calling bishops to wage a holy war against novels short stories dramas and pictures that promote sensual passions and lascivious mysticism. It argues realism can be harmful and that censorship of indecent literature is a proper social function.
An article notes engineers estimate ongoing water development will relieve High Point of concern for fifty years. The projection hinges on maintaining current conditions as the city’s water supply outlook is discussed.
Wayne Dinsmore argues Kentucky soil, especially around Lexington, shapes blue grass and the thoroughbred. The book highlights phosphorus and calcium content, limestone origin, and how grass quality influences horse excellence, with Senator Ingalls’s meditation on grass as nature’s healing, enduring through war and time.
Commentary notes the tendency to alarm audiences by focusing on youth. It clarifies there is no specific quarrel with critiques of youth behavior and urges directing attention to concrete facts over sensationalism.
The Ohio Institute reports that deaths or life imprisonments in Ohio over 30 years show youth under 25 accounted for 26 percent from 1896 to 1900 and 21 percent since 1921, indicating youth crime is not rising as claimed. Mother's Day reflections urge personal responsibility and reassessment of neglect. Police Judge Thompson urges motorists to drive carefully to reduce accidents and protect others.
A colored man was hanged and shot in an Arkansas city and his body burned at a street corner in the negro section. Police directed traffic during the scene, leaving the streets congested for blocks around the area.
New York May 11 AP King Cotton seekscooperation under Walker D Hines to coordinate the U S cotton textile industry from grower to consumer Proposed through the Textile Institute Inc the plan calls for surveys cost accounting and research across regional groups including wide and narrow sheetings groups 484 mills with 21 35 million spindles join the effort aiming to extend uses of cotton goods and raise demand across the country.
Mrs. Chaplin requests 1,259,000 dollars in alimony while Frieda Hempel counters with a demand of a million or more. The text notes the girls adhering to their Bible teaching, hinting at the divorce context and the stake involved.
A humorous note describes New York taxicabs installing a periscope so drivers can ask questions without turning to face couples kissing. The piece mocks moral risk concerns and speeds commentary on urban life.
Portugal resumes ping pong activity while the United States conducts a high profile murder trial dominating headlines and public attention. The juxtaposition highlights sport’s lighter beat against a charged court case.
A compact reflection on handwriting values as a marker of character, noting the phrase Insufficient Funds appears on papers. The line suggests a broader commentary on diligence and personal responsibility without detailing events.
The United Press reports Chairman William M. Butler will lead Coolidge 1928 efforts visiting states to line up delegates and ease Republican tensions with teachers. The piece notes the news seems casually presented and may reflect internal discussion rather than formal announcement.
Raleigh May 11 AP Ath l etic officials for North Carolina State College are named for the year either elected or promoted under the plan of President.
Dr. A. J. Wilson will chair the faculty committee with E. R. Slaughter and Tal H. Stafford among the aides. Gus Tebell’s football role continues with John F. Drennan as freshman football coach and EE. P. Passailaigne assisting Drennan. Dr. Wilson to coordinate between physical training and intercollegiate sports. John F. Miller named professor of physical education.
A historical anecdote claims Abraham Lincoln spent only 75 cents during his early congressional bid. The tale emphasizes Lincoln’s frugality and resourcefulness in political campaigns.
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