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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1927
Page
4
The page quotes Ecclesiastes and Victor Hugo on youth and creativity, urging reflection on memory and moral strength. It juxtaposes biblical admonition with literary warning about fragile wings and temptations.
A verse piece by John Masefield titled Sea Rover expresses a sailor's longing for the sea and a simple life. The speaker seeks a tall ship, wind driven by waves, seagulls, and a fitting rest after a long voyage.
The piece notes War avoidance via foresight and preparation urged by Newton D. Baker and Thomas A. Edison. It highlights YWCA and YMCA roles in promoting international goodwill and marks World Fellowship Week with daily talks and global activism.
A envoy will visit Germany and Mexico and appear briefly Tuesday afternoon while en route to Nicaragua in a continued commission. The piece urges Americans to inform themselves and improve international spirit, noting the U S should foster neighborly ties beyond a changing government.
The Carolina Motor Club urges playgrounds as a remedy to prevent children from being killed or maimed by autos. It argues lack of proper play areas leads to dangerous street activity and notes better coordinated bodies improve traffic response for trained individuals.
The High Point event brought Duke Power executive W S Lee and Duke Foundation head Dr W S Rankin as guests. Lee framed Duke Power as a community asset benefiting education and health services, noting earnings fund hospital and school facilities after development of 1,000,000 horsepower. Rankin praised the Foundation as a science-minded contributor to public welfare.
A Philadelphia preacher will deliver his mother’s funeral oration as the service is broadcast. The unusual event will take place in Philadelphia with burial in California. The son speaks with unique insight into her qualities and sacrifices, unlike other eulogies from outsiders.
The United States nominates G. S. Ferguson Jr. of Greensboro to the federal trade commission, a move praised as recognizing the south’s growing industrial role. Ferguson, a lawyer and son of a judge, is seen as a southern man of vision, with broad industry ties, and the appointment signals a shift beyond partisan ties in regulatory bodies.
The council remains short a member after the death of Charles F. Blake. Four members fail to agree on a successor, risking demoralization and delayed municipal action. The mayor should use public discussion to break the deadlock and fill the vacancy promptly.
A high school Armistice Day talk defines democracy as an attitude of mind and a spirit of Freedom Cooperation and Justice. It argues freedom requires self discipline and mutual reliance, notes democracy’s weakness in slow decisions, and urges students to live by common cause and civic duty inspired by veterans. Patrol activities and a closing taps ceremony conclude the session.
A detailed portrait of a Boy Scout emphasizing skills, honor, and self reliance. The piece covers wilderness skills from navigation and knot tying to fire making and tracking, and highlights the Scout code to Be Prepared and serve others. It notes patrol activities, Thanksgiving baskets, and a talk by Dexter Long on attending meetings.
Fifteen boys answered roll call as Assistant Scoutmaster Thorn led the gathering. Two scouts were initiated, then the troop recited the oath and laws, followed by instruction and games. The meeting closed with the pledge to the flag.
Troop Two of the Presbyterian church hosted I P Ingle and D K Ballard. The speakers urged each scout to recruit two new members. The plan aims to raise troop membership to 21. Ingle offered a year’s Boy’s Life membership to each member if two recruits are brought in. The regular test period saw scouts recite the oath and laws.
Troop Three met Tuesday night at the First Baptist church. The gathering opened with the oath and laws. Claude Smith was named Senior Patrol Leader and Harold Simpson to head the Wolf patrol. A officers meeting is planned for Sunday to outline upcoming programs.
Troop Four moved its Friday meeting to the city lot for a flower show but kept up spirits with 18 of 27 present. They plan a monthly overnight bike trip to Uwharrie camp Saturday led by O P Moffitt since Scout master O Delk Smith cannot attend. Francis Sizemore led the meeting and a game of Capture the Flag ended with no winner. Howard Kelly, newly transferred, earned five merit badges swimming first aid cycling personal health and camaraderie. The troop now owns all merit badge pamphlets stored in the meeting room. CRAIGHEAD MCCANLESS.
Troop Seven increased its enrollment to thirteen by adding four new scouts and reactivating a former member. Robert Hubbard led the group in the oath and laws, followed by thirty minutes of advancement tests. The scouts discussed a High Rock trip when dates are set and winter camp plans were outlined. The scout executive encouraged higher membership as new games entertained all.
Troop ten held its regular meeting with all twelve scouts present. Scoutmaster Garland B. Daniels opened at 8 o'clock after pledging allegiance and reciting the scout laws. The troop then enjoyed patrol games including take the mat take the trench pantomime bird hunt a ride and a worn out Ford.
In the third quarter, Troop eleven adds points toward its growing total. Charlie Albertson and Albert Moser pass second class compass requirements. Albertson also passes second class thrift. A good turn involves returning a lost boy to his father. Twelve scouts attend the meeting as the oath laws pledge and flag pledge are recited before games.
Troop fifteen of Fairview street school substituted an afternoon outing and a weiner roast for its regular meeting Wednesday night. Nineteen boys enjoyed a pocket formation rabbit hunt then a camp fire with stories and songs. A three mile moonlit hike back to town followed. Friday afternoon the troop demonstrated scouting at the Fairview street school chapel assembly.
Troop 16 held a regular meeting on Wednesday evening with the scout oath and laws recited by each boy. A Friday morning demonstration in the chapel explained what scouting is and means to the boys involved.
Rev John W Moore pastor preaches at 11 am Facing the Future and 730 pm Prosperity at Wesley Memorial with Miss Virginia Frank violin solos. Rev Ernest J Harbison welcomed as new assistant pastor overseeing church office and youth activities while having pastored Calvary Methodist and First Church Murphy.
The North Carolina Chiropractors association held its semi annual meeting in Lexington starting at 10:30 a.m. at the March hotel. President Dr Robert N Cox presided with welcome by Rev C B Way and remarks from Charles M Starkey. About fifty chiropractors from Raleigh Durham Winston Salem Charlotte Salisbury Albemarle Statesville Mount Airy Shelby and Asheville attended. Dr J W McCaulloch hosted and arranged the event with discussions on personal injury claims.
The Luse brothers, coached by a sixth, battled Hawley cousins of the Lusch family in a season opener, finishing 24 to 19.
Monotone ensembles feature suede like wraps and suits. The description notes short haired fur dyed to match, offering a cohesive monochrome look for the Par season.
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