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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1929
Page
4
A reflective note cites Proverbs on rulers and oppression and contrasts heart understanding with head learning, concluding with a remark on women’s understanding. The author Rogers presents a moral stance linking virtues and longevity.
Reporters note Simmons camp fears no opposition in the party primary next year while some prefer a contest to rebuke anti Simmons sentiment. Voters may back an unopposed nomination but see a primary as strengthening the Republican chance to win the North Carolina Senate seat with a strong candidate like Blair or another capable figure.
The Italian dictator Mussolini spoke three hours and twenty minutes to the chamber of deputies on the Roman question. Reports describe a quiet, level delivery with a strong grasp of history, contrasting his normal energetic style. An American reader Orlando is credited with a contrasting article on fascism.
A curious dog tale from Asheville Citizen Sunday recounts Laddie the pet recovering his family who had moved 2000 miles away in 1927. The shaggy dog, described as a boy’s companion, supposedly travels with enthusiasm to reunite with his owners. The narrative raises credulity questions about the dog’s journey.
Two years after a family settled in a new home, their dog Laddie reappeared in Nebraska. The boy who first claimed the dog had left with tears, and memory of the pet faded until the animal finally tracked the family across 2000 miles. Identification confirmed the remarkable reunion and mystery of the journey remains.
Herbert Hedeman of New York, 55, led a 54 mile day’s grind and outpaced younger rivals. The piece notes his exceptional fitness for age and advocates continued walking and running as key lifelong exercise, citing Edward Payson Weston’s 90 years and endurance.
The article argues High Point requires a large public park with swimming and play facilities to serve all residents. It laments private clubs restrict access, urges public ownership of land for open recreation, and highlights a small lake on a country club property drawing many youths, underscoring the citywide health and welfare benefits of ample outdoor space and wildlife.
Bruce Catton argues that urban life reshapes habits and values while overlooking alternative ways of living. He notes noise crowding and haste but warns that the city perspective can dull appreciation for other lifestyles.
An RCMP corporal and his wife from Yukon describe their remote village life as preferable to bustling cities. They value quiet, isolation, and the open majesty of wilderness over urban noise and activity, expecting to return to their distant Canadian outpost soon.
John Gilbert and Ina Claire were married after a month of courtship. Representative Rainey of Illinois asserted the new tariff bill would cost farmers nationwide 400 million dollars, a claim presented as relief for farmers.
A former St. Louis gunman works as a director of crime themed movies. The item jestingly notes that with the number of such shows lately, Al Capone is missing a big chance by not buying a movie camera.
Lexington May 14 The Davidson county board of education approves consolidation of seven small rural schools with five larger ones for a six month term to meet teacher load standards. Consolidations place Yadkin College Gravel Hill with Reeds Reedy Creek Pine Knot Floyd with Southmont Poplar Cedar Springs with Denton Holly Grove with Fair Grove and will reduce teacher count by seventeen. A May 25 meeting at the courthouse will discuss details with local patrons.
New York Princess Xenia’s sentence suspended after a parking case in Hempstead. London notes broccoli gift signals Britain's export strength to Baldwin. New York plans a premier social dining spot around a Drexel Biddle Jr led casino lease with $500000 in improvements. Barney Oldfield injured in Arizona car accident. Secretary Adams flies naval rounds trip to Norfolk. A District of Columbia resident shows pills made by expert diploma from Kansas.
About 100 marksmen from five southern states compete in Radium Springs for the Georgia Trapshooting association opening day. Cash prizes total 1500 dollars and trophies exceed 1000 dollars. Delegations from fifteen Georgia cities and from Alabama Florida and Tennessee attend. Three special events the Radium Springs introductory the Barron G Collier classic and the C M Collier introductory are set for today.
The Georgia state singles champion will be decided tomorrow as the defending title holder seeks another win to retain the crown. Local and regional competitors advance to the decisive round seeking top honors in the state tournament.
Moortown England May 14 The field for the Yorkshire Evening News professional golf tournament has dwindled to six as the big international event on Moortown's famed course opened. Of ten Americans expected Al Espinosa Johnny Farrell Gene Sarazen and Bill Mehlhorn were reported missing and en route for home.
At Churchill Downs a rain softened track favored mud versed horses as Blue Larkspur and Bay Beauty impressed over the mile route with quick fractions. Winterbrook’s pair joined Naishapur Chicatie Windy City and Florid in testing the surface and boosting confidence among backers ahead of the fifty fifth Kentucky Derby.
Birmingham extended its advantage in the Southern Association by beating Little Rock to 2. Memphis fell to third as New Orleans won 3 to 2. The Pelicans beat Chattanooga 7 to 2. Mobile won 7 to 6 in 11th inning over Nashville. Asheville led the South Atlantic with an 8 to 7 comeback over Greenville. Macon beat Columbia 9 to 4. Augusta won 9 to 3 over Charlotte as Knoxvilles 16-hit attack topped Spartanburg 8 to 3. Selma swept Columbus 3 to 1 and 9 to 5. Montgomery beat Tampa 7 to 0. Jacksonville defeated Pensacola 13 to 4.
Raleigh May 14 Captain Bob Warren of North Carolina State College will leave college athletics to become Virginia Polytechnic Institute's varsity basketball coach and assistant in other sports after his football season ends. He plans to introduce the short pass basketball system at VPI.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the General Synod of the Reformed Church in the United States begins its triennial convention in Hickory tonight, running through May 20. National president Mrs. Lewis L. Anewalt is the principal speaker at the opening session.
A source suggests appealing children by using fancy molds to shape spinach into stars topped with chopped eggs or pepper strips. The idea aims to revive interest and diversify meals for young diners.
House continues tariff debate as Republicans from western cattle states hear farm state proposals on hide, meat and livestock tariffs. Ways and Means Committee sessions focus on western agricultural interests and tariff policy.
A dense schedule of radio programs for May 14 lists stations from WABC to WEAF and WJZ with time slots featuring bands, orchestras, variety shows, and special programs. Entries note multiple affiliate stations and include names like Paul Whiteman, Guy Lombardo, and Hal Kemp, plus regional feeds and program blocks across major markets.
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