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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1929
Page
4
A reflective piece citing Song of Solomon 8 7 about love's power and value and noting that true bravery includes affection in daily life and in contests with a nod to Hawthorne as an author figure.
Opinion on congressional checks on President Hoover during the special session. Debate centers on granting broad tariff revision powers and the balance between executive action and legislative control amid mixed public reaction.
The article describes a newly found gold deposit near Manila and notes American and native reactions. It argues the find is only significant to those holding the land and that the global economy already has ample gold, with little immediate impact on world markets beyond potential wage and price effects locally.
A monument near the South Carolina North Carolina boundary at Lancaster claims the birthplace of Andrew Jackson. The article notes Jackson himself said he was born on the South Carolina side, but boundary confusion at the time leaves the site disputed and symbolic rather than decisive.
A historic note says billions of dollars in gold mined since America’s discovery have disappeared from records. It recalls 6,000 years of gold seeking and the lasting excitement over new discoveries that captivate people worldwide.
A six year old boy in Kentucky was convicted of manslaughter for killing an eight year old with a shotgun. He was sentenced to fifteen years in a reform school, sparking debate over whether such punishment serves the child or the state. The piece also argues for the broader civic interest in High Point College and its impact on local education costs and prosperity.
The third graduating class of High Point college will receive degrees next week, with 37 in the class and about half of the 304 student body being local residents. Home study saves at least 300 annually per student, totaling roughly 45,000 yearly savings for the community as a dividend on its investment.
The new city council will soon finalize hires for municipal posts. City manager E. M. Knox is retained for his proven budgeting and bookkeeping. Chief McGhee should receive authority to discipline officers, while retiring chief D. W. Elliott had limited control. Earl Brooks remains head of the light department after profitable city reports.
A Commerce Reports bulletin shows North China’s 150 million people mainly eat corn wheat beans and other crops, contradicting the rice staple assumption. A Halifax movie incident is noted where a film inspired a theft confession and reform attempt, illustrating cinema’s mixed moral impact.
A Kansas town chief of police was released after being charged with discourtesy. The piece contrasts the claim with a New York bulletin asserting 7,000,000 eggs are eaten daily, joking about the sightseers' vast numbers.
A man burst into loud laughter during a show at a San Francisco theater and was escorted out by staff. The incident underscores strict conduct rules in venues where audiences are urged to maintain decorum and avoid disruption.
Raleigh May 25 Democrats opposed to Senator Simmons press J Will Bailey of Raleigh to run in the next year’s primary. Bailey has not decided but supporters think he will enter if anti Simmons pressure persists. They argue Simmons lacks party loyalty, weak organization, and could lose to a Republican aided by the new ballot law.
Mrs. Dc J Stone hosted High Point guest Edith Moore Sherrod and Thom asville pupils for a music evening on Fisher Ferry Street with piano and vocal numbers by Mae Kirkman and Genevieve Moore. The Thom asville Woman's Club held its final meeting of the year in the Community church library with reports, prayers, and refreshments.
A stream of residents and guests are noted in Salem as Mrs. J. B. Matthews returns from the Burrus Clinic after two weeks of care. Others include Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Wagstaff and sons back from a Carolina Beach fishing trip, and Mrs. F. B. Williams visiting from Shelby.
The Junior High School music program, directed by Miss Mary D. Atkinson, Miss Virginia Frank, and Fred P. Hale, showcased glee clubs, orchestra, and bands in a Friday night demonstration at the school auditorium. Parents and patrons filled the seats as ensembles performed folk songs, solos, duets, and group numbers including the Boys’ Welberday, Neidlinger Girls’ Glee Club, and the combined groups with a variety of instrumental selections.
The document catalogs extensive personnel for an orchestra and boys glee group, naming violins, cello, viola, basses, clarinets, French horn, alto horn, cornets, drums, accompanists, and a long list of ensemble members and boys' glee participants with multiple family and given names. It reflects a detailed archival record of musicians, instrument sections, and the performers involved.
The American Legion Auxiliary thanks The Enterprise for publicity that helped make the poppy sale the most successful in their history. Signed by secretary Mrs R R Blackburn and president Mrs Horace Haworth on May 25, 1929.
Detroit police removed the skull and cross bones warning signs after psychologists found the skull motif obscured safety. Neon rectangular signs now replace the signs, visible for several blocks. Tientsin, China, will have a new hospital.
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