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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1927
Page
4
The Civitan magazine reprints Prof F P Gaines Furman Univ Greenville S C address first delivered in High Point. Gaines spoke to Civitan club delegates at a convention here and his remarks circulated to Civitan clubs nationwide.
The piece discusses rising reform sentiment against horse racing in Kentucky. It notes legal status varies by state, bookmaking supports the sport, and Derby culture faces potential extinction amid political and press opposition. It questions whether repression advances civilization or harms individual freedom.
Commencement week begins Thursday as High Point college holds its inaugural graduation exercises. Judge I M Meekins of the federal court will give a notable address next Monday, with the town urged to join in celebrating the event and show community interest.
The attorney-general inquiry into charges against North Carolina’s state board of health finds no direct graft proof but shows enough evidence of conditions to justify protests. Officials admit suspicion against privy inspectors led to their discharge, highlighting wealth disparity and strict sanitary rules that burden the poor and farmers.
The text argues that meeting legal provisions costs more than needed and questions the state's proof of no high level benefit. It claims the authorities should demonstrate that no one in authority benefited from alleged graft.
The governor of North Carolina calls for stronger statewide response to Mississippi Valley flood relief, arguing NC’s billion dollar economy can fund more aid without harming prosperity. He notes NC has responded promptly but can contribute a larger relief fund.
Dr. B F Gaines argues Americans tolerate high crime and tax the public through crime costs. He cites New York and Chicago crime rates to claim the U S leads in lawbreaking and questions democratic self rule and lawmaking. He warns rebellion and violent protest arise from a system where citizens set laws and penalties.
A national magazine essay argues lawlessness reflects historical disorder and urges sweeping reforms. It examines agencies combatting crime the lawyer police court process and pardon power and warns sentimentalism home life and class attitudes fuel wrongdoing. It concludes true reform rests on self reverence self knowledge and self control.
Day services at 10 each morning run all week with Dr Wilson inviting Christians to attend. Night services start at 7:45 PM with a 30 minute song service. The themes center on Christ life power and questions about Hell Heaven and loved ones.
The First Baptist church hosts a revival led by Dr L B Warren the Atlanta blind evangelist. Tonight's sermon to be The Sins of the Fathers Shall Be Visited on the Children Is it Just with tomorrow's topics including The Price of Witnessing. Warren announced Monday's opening offerings and schedule.
Four applications for building permits are on file with City Inspector A B Horney. L R Terry seeks a two story brick mercantile building on South Main for about 6000 dollars. I R Black applies for a one story four room wooden dwelling on East Commerce for about 500 dollars. E P Berry requests a one story five room wooden dwelling on Boulevard for about 53 dollars. Hon Jerschel Anderson applies for a two story seven and one half room frame structure.
Leaves Aimee Gladwyn Nichols once led Angelus Temple choir in Los Angeles revolting against evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson after hair cutting rumors. Nichols and part of her flock now conduct services in a church of their own.
A dwelling on North Hamilton Street is estimated to cost $3,250. The notice notes the property's location and projected expense without further details.
Charlotte on May 14 reports distance hiker Mrs. R F Verner planning a new record. She will hike 44 miles from Statesville to Charlotte and then appear as interpreter of the black bottom at Independence Day program. She will motor to Statesville the day before and leave at daylight.
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