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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1927
Page
4
A reflective column begins with scripture and quotes urging readers to lift above earthly concerns. It cites 1 Corinthians and Jean Paul Richter, prompting contemplation of higher, brighter aims beyond daily life.
Verse excerpt “For the Baptist” by William Drummond describes a last herald of Heaven’s King who wanders deserts among rough-skinned savages, living on locusts and honey. His austere preaching of repentance echoes only in the echoes of flinty caves.
The state advisory commission warns North Carolina counties lose thousands yearly as sheriffs avoid full annual tax settlements. Records of unpaid accounts vanish in some counties, hampering collections and enabling leniency for friends. Strong local interest is urged to enforce strict yearly settlements and improve county government.
A New England critic links regional decline to educational institutions not aligning with industry needs. North Carolina State College aims to expand its four year textile program to five years with on site milling experience, under a cooperative plan endorsed by the Cotton Manufacturers' Association.
The article notes Mayor Davis plans a meeting to elect a successor to Charles F. Blake this week. It describes the council deadlock, with three votes needed and two members blocking a third, urging compromise to resolve the impasse.
Charles W. Hunter of Raleigh props a convention of remaining ex slaves to gather firsthand memories of slavery in North Carolina. He aims to rescue the life story from elder voices, noting fragmentary but potentially pivotal history. He argues slavery spurred civilizational progress for African Americans despite its abuses.
The passage calls for a cooperative approach to choosing a mayor at the first meeting, urging four council members to be willing to compromise for smooth city business over the next two years. It stresses the council’s duty to attend and elect with a reasonable, united stance.
A sweeping portrait calls Wall Street gamblers predatory wealth masquerading as progress. It lists diverse workers who sit on the board with George E. Roberts and Henry L. Doherty, from an Aurora machinist to a Woodstock clerk, then shifts to a university co ed debunking Mrs Grundy on youth.
A Wisconsin university professor argues success comes from luck and influential support rather than intelligence, suggesting that cognitive ability has been overstated and external factors drive achievement.
France states that Germany's debts must be treated as a whole and warns lenders to fund only productive projects. Paris accepts loans for constructive use but would not waive its first lien on German resources, a stance aimed at stabilizing postwar reconstruction and global finance.
The County Government Advisory Commission reports widespread failure by boards of county commissioners to require sheriffs to settle tax collections fully each year. It notes losses running into hundreds of thousands, possibly millions, and cites cases of tentative settlements, missing mortgages, and long‑standing deficits carried on books. It calls for state-led enforcement or legislative changes to compel complete settlements.
In Lexington on Tuesday afternoon Mrs C C Wall hosted her bridge club and guests at West Third Avenue. Snapdragons and chrysanthemums formed a vivid color motif. Mrs W D Robertson achieved high score and won a long string prize.
Mrs Roy Sheffield won a prize for high cut while Mrs Wall presented Mrs R Sheaf a gift of Italian pottery. A postgame turkey dinner followed for guests including Mrs Woodrow McKay and many other attendees such as Miss Mary Trice and Mrs Ira Brinkley.
Miss Sarah Gulley entertained Lexington public school teachers Monday at Miss Alma Owen's First Avenue residence. Rooms were decorated with yellow chrysanthemums and Thanksgiving themes. Eva Dorte held high score and received a chocolate turkey. prizes were given at each of the three tables. A dessert with cake and chocolate turkeys followed. Most Lexington public school teachers attended.
Miss Mary Trice hosted a Thursday Bridge Club luncheon at her home on East Center Street. Guests enjoyed yellow chrysanthemums and gold décor while Mrs. Wood Dorsett won the club prize and visitors Prize went to Mrs. G W Mountcastle.
Governors Byrd of Virginia and McLean of North Carolina joined in a ceremonial opening of federal highway No. 1 at the state line near South Hill Virginia. The event featured half gate unlocks, remarks on friendship, and bands, airplanes, dirigibles, and police escorts amid thousands of celebrants.
Mr and Mrs C A Hedrick hosted a barbecue at their East Center street home on Thursday night with string music and rock guitar by guests. About a dozen couples attended the enjoyable event.
Nanking announces advances by nationalist forces across Honan Anhwei and Kiangsu. General Chang Tsung-Chang wounded and Hospitalized. Chiang Kai-Shek, peacemaker, says unification will assure capture of Peking. December 3 Kuomintang conference proposed to unify factions.
The protracted session anticipates dozens of new measures echoing sixty ninth congress priorities. Bills range across claims pensions bridges farm relief and Muscle Shoals and railroad consolidation as the seventy's congress nears its June adjournment and the GOP convention approaches.
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