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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1929
Page
4
A New York Times report notes a staged Senate hearing on southern textile labor conditions sparked by a hand-picked group led by Carl M. Reeves. The piece argues for a nationwide survey and cautions that sensational testimony harms workers and industry alike.
A High Point reader reports voting with a tax receipt last Tuesday instead of one of the ballots provided to express voting will. The detail mentions a dozen others involved in the incident.
The article notes voters marked ballots to cause rejection by counting errors. It explains simple rules allowed votes for ward councilmen in the councilman-at-large box and warns that voters could ballot in multiple boxes undetected. It calls for tighter safeguards in future elections to prevent fraud.
A week of American women, including tennis star Helen Wills, faced the demanding process of presentation at St James's Court. John L Balderston explains that about 260 applications exist, with 10 percent likely to receive royal command after long queues, curtsies, and spectator chatter before the throne.
Minister Tom A. Sykes writes to shut ins about Mother's Day origins and the importance of honoring mothers. He reflects on gratitude, family love, and the spiritual duty to cherish the mother who guides and sustains, citing quotes from Lincoln and Roosevelt about motherhood as a national asset.
The Americans redeemed their Ryder cup losses by placing eight of the first ten in the British Open. The event occurred in atrocious weather, challenging American low scoring. Critics say Americans pursue low scores and emphasize putting, aided by Cup Team experience reducing overconfidence.
A biblical verse honoring a mother is cited with her children and husband praising her for her deeds and virtues. The line from Proverbs 31 28 emphasizes familial blessing and recognition of a mother's worth.
A 13 month, 28 day calendar (with one extra day or month) is advocated as an alternative to the current 12 month system. Proponents cite figures like Rev. Dr. Gamble and historic proposals by Hames and Eastman to place extra days between June and July. Supporters argue benefits for business and holidays, with debate over leap years and the Sabbath.
Minnie Atkins Edwards notes a 13 month calendar could be viable with Sunday as the year’s first day in 1933. She says multiple objections exist but urges fair evaluation rather than instant condemnation for novelty.
Fragmentary verse lines describe a miracle blooming from bitterness and ancient wrongs. The poem mentions beauty, bare earth, spring shoots, and new life arising from death and sorrow attributed to Dorothy Bennett in Harper's Bazaar.
John Arrowood and Nat Simerly warned they may not return from the Bemberg plant while a barn destruction followed an explosion at Mack Elliott’s mountain home amid a sharp strike escalation. Deputy sheriff Maynard Snyder was bound over on bond after a roughing case, as armed officers patrolled the striker courtyard.
National Textile Union aided the group as the convention reported poor conditions described by strikers. Reeve said the women showed no interest in working conditions by refusing to listen to the national group. North Carolina strikers had hoped to address the senate commerce committee, but the hearing was adjourned.
At the convention Mrs. Cox faced criticism for addressing gender roles as Dr. Truett praised her as inspirational. Dr. Porter denounced inviting women to speak as trading God for gold while Dr. Dodd claimed Kentucky Baptist sentiment disagreed with the memorial. The debate highlighted tensions over women’s roles in the church.
A message argues that the church should not divide labor by gender and that all believers are equal in Christ. It emphasizes unity, stating there is neither male nor female and opposing attempts to separate men and women in church work.
Faculty dismissal at a Baptist school follows a modernist fundamentalist dispute. 150 students storm the administration building as police quell the riot with officers. Dr Shields and Edith Keen taken to police headquarters. Board members briefly held. Union meets Tuesday in Buffalo to decide the university's fate.
Clyde Van Dusen, a Derby favorite, won the sixth race at Churchill Downs in Louisville on May 11. Port Harlem finished second and Varmejo third as the track was noted for being cut up. The winning time was 8:46 3 5, and the victory earned $10,975 for owner Stuyvesant Peabody. Ten leading handicappers from the west participated.
The horse has a transverse pupil allowing rear view with a slight head turn. It cannot see above its head unless it raises its head to look higher.
Charlotte May 11 Sponsors for the staff of Henry M. London commander of the North Carolina division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy were appointed for the Confederate reunion June 4 to 7. The staff includes Mrs Alfred Williams of Raleigh matron of honor Miss Martha Haywood of Raleigh chaperon Miss Margaret Raney of Raleigh sponsor Miss Mary Strange Morgan of Raleigh Miss Elizabeth Parsley of Wilmington and Miss Musette Kitchin of Scotland Neck maids of honor.
Lowell Massachusetts national guard units learn patriotic songs under Mrs Henrietta Willey Bond guidance. She secured pianos for three local companies and commanders lead singing sessions with her supervision. The effort has support from Representative Edith Nourse Rogers.
In the Y Channel Swim over the past week Chet Smith moved to the lead, four-tenths of a mile ahead of rival Fred Holcombe. Smith has swum 19 9-10 miles toward the English Coast, with Holcombe second at 19 5-0 miles and Bill McAnlly third at 18 4-10 miles.
Berlin reports a German inventor plans a central broadcasting clock that sends wireless time signals to every home. If realized, it would replace individual alarm clocks and keep users synchronized with a single world time standard.
Radio station schedules inform listeners of Sunday programs in multiple markets. The guide lists WABC WEAF WJZ and others with time blocks including music, sermons, dramas, and church services across New York Chicago Cincinnati and more, featuring national figures and varied programming.
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