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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1929
Page
4
Quotation from Ralph Waldo Emerson on leadership and influence noting that a true master earns followers only after time. The saying reflects on persuasiveness and enduring impact rather than rapid compliance.
The Methodist Protestant conference pledge of $20,000 a year to High Point College secures operating funds and hopefully steadies finances. The article praises the college’s perseverance amid deficits and urges continued support to consolidate its position and enable future growth.
A Flint bank reveals ten or more employees aided vault looting totaling over three and a half million dollars for stock market use, all of which was lost. Embezzlement waves span the country as the gambling spree fuels multiple personal crises and public debates on morality and legality.
The well known Tom P. Jimison left the defense team in the Ben Wells murder case, citing opposition to communistic charges against Bulwinkle and Carpenter. The Charlotte Observer praised his stand while others allege he seized bond funds and shifted blame to those he once defended.
Bruce Catton comments on the spread of technology and modern miracles as an Eskimo with a radio in his igloo supposedly locates eight missing Canadian airmen. The piece laments modern cockiness and celebrates scientific progress while noting fraud in a large liquor operation and urging anti bribery action.
The Enterprise publishes a reader letter from R. L. Erickson defending his ministry and divine healing claims. He disputes being labeled a faith-healer and condemns editorial slurs while insisting he funds his tabernacle and preaches salvation without charge. The editor notes prior coverage on his meetings and rejects unverified miracle reports.
A Republican president holds a lead in presidential air time over the Democratic opponent. The radio broadcast exposure favors Hoover, with voters likely to be influenced by broader media presence and messaging.
The article contrasts the limited public speeches of Herbert Hoover with the frequent oratory expected from minority leaders. It notes Hoover’s rare addresses, his focus on building international goodwill for peace, and mentions radio broadcaster Jimison and financier Adams in a discussion of political notoriety and public perception.
A beauty expert recommends yawning exercises as a simple routine to enhance appearance. The piece suggests attending grand opera as part of a cultural approach to beauty and personal presentation.
A statistician states Americans spend about 2.5 million dollars daily on automobile accidents yet many individuals fail to collect insurance or damages. The remark highlights persistence of undercompensation and barriers to recovery.
A British baronet argues that sharing meals is social and civilizing but warns the act becomes dangerous if senators are invited to a wet dinner.
A writer warns that soon Americans will forget walking, but assertive babies guarantee the habit endures as long as infants exist. The remark frames walking as a basic human skill tied to new generations.
A scientist notes a gallon of water carries millions of germs yet many people still quit drinking water. The remark highlights public concerns about water quality and consumption.
Mr. Youngquist says he is not a fanatic after succeeding Mabel Walker Willebrandt. He responds to questions about his beliefs and role, stressing a measured approach in his new position.
High Point North Carolina reader C A Morgan protests a recent Enterprise editorial on the Erickson Revival. He defends faith healing as divine and says editors insult Christians and Jesus, urging publication of his letter or he may cancel his subscription.
A church notice lists appointments across North Carolina including Rev. C. W. Bates moving to Calvary and Rev. N. Brittain to St. Pauls Greensboro. It names numerous churches and their assigned pastors such as Alamance J. A. Burgess Albamarle J. R. Anderson Charlotte First N. M. Harrison and Forsythe R. C. Stubbins among others.
The document lists numerous church leaders and congregations across North Carolina and nearby areas, naming pastors, appointments, and institutions. It includes fields for unsupplied posts and notes current president and professors at High Point College, with leaders at First Churches in Winston-Salem and Thomasville, among others. The social reform recommendations urge home training, church welfare for youth, condemn gambling style play, denounce modern dances, and oppose Sunday commerce unless necessary, urging voters to align with prayer.
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