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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1927
Page
14
A fragment from Andrew Lang titled Scythe Song features repetitive lullaby lines spoken by scythes to grasses and clover. It centers on the mower’s weariness and the urging hush as time passes. The verse invokes autumnal imagery and a haunting cadence through a chant-like rhythm.
A cameraman from a major film company filmed in the North Carolina mountains with nonprofessional locals as actors. The result, Stark Love, is shown at the Broadhurst and praised as a great artistic film of the year. The director captures mountain life vividly, with themes of slavery, latitude, and isolation portrayed to strong dramatic effect.
The president pledged support for Mississippi flood control in a Red Cross address, signaling wider backing for permanent improvements. The stance boosts federal action chances in the coming session, with Hoover also supporting the Mississippi program.
House shows cautious stance and delays in adopting a flood control program. Doubts center on method while the measure seeks dispatch and action.
Republican critics fault Al Smith for New York bond sales and a growing public debt while arguing for restraint in federal spending. The piece notes that debt reduction has been a shared goal nationally, with state economies varying. It also digresses into light, surreal asides about ghosts, astronomy, and royal duties, closing with a call to improve one’s own lot.
High Point reports no major local unemployment problem as industries run full time with normal payrolls. Textiles remain busy with some factories operating extended shifts to meet orders, illustrating the town's reputation as a ready labor supply while maintaining balanced labor market dynamics.
A collage of quirky items shows progress myths and oddities from the era. Michigan district boards require teachers wear full body smocks. A Chicago doctor cites alarming birth death rates among smoking mothers. A Cleveland couple sues after a car stop for spurious inconvenience. A Paris youth claims psychic flight leaving bruises as proof.
The Flexington Dispatch questions the Anti-Saloon League over its perceived political campaigning against Al Smith. It accuses the group of shifting from a non political stance to influencing the Democratic nomination, naming Reed and Governor Ritchie and noting Alabama lawmakers.
A physician in the east suggests banning face lifting procedures. Critics warn the proposal could affect cosmetic options for women and spark a national debate on personal appearance and medical regulation.
The Anderson Independent relays two conversations with local grocer and business man about debt in Concord. They describe borrowers who default on hundreds and small sums alike, yet later display new cars. The piece argues such unpaid accounts burden all local firms and ripple through the economy.
Greensboro, Oct. 4 CAP Coroner W W Harvey ruled no inquest needed into the deaths of Philip D Trice 23 and his 17 year old wife Lucy Key Trice The couple were found in a roadster on Groomtown road with Mrs Trice shot and Trice dead by a self inflicted wound Investigators found a note asking notification to M G Trice and Mrs Co A Lackey The Trices had married in Roanoke Va in April and moved to Greensboro two months ago
Funeral services for William P. Grady, who died last Saturday in Atlanta, were conducted at 10:30 A.M. today at 514 South Hamilton Street by Rev. H Norwood Bowne of St Mary's Episcopal Church. The Odd Fellows conducted pallbearers and Repetition Lodge No 63 led the grave service at Oakwood Cemetery.
A new physical education program begins this week at the junior high. Edgar Hartley and W F Bailey of the YMCA supervise daily classes. Seventh grade boys meet Mondays and Thursdays 10 to 11, seventh grade girls Tuesdays and Fridays, with sixth grade sessions Wednesdays. Classes cover calisthenics, corrective exercises, rhythmic plays and group games.
An athletic association for the junior high school will be organized tomorrow at 11:45 in the school auditorium. Plans for operation and officers will be chosen with help from Edgar Hartley of the YMCA and Miss Dorothy Gardyne of the YWCA. Kimel will lead girls activities and Edmonds boys activities.
The High Point team travels Friday to Winston-Salem to face Twin-City highs in the season opener. The squad has practiced a week and is reported to be in splendid shape for the game.
The first Hi Y Club gathering of the year will convene Thursday morning at the new high school building on Jones Street. The event invites members to kick off activities and outline plans for the year.
Local notice urges customers to place Christmas card orders now with Moffitt Printing Co. Engraved line services highlighted. Contact via phone 2252 for details and deadlines.
Panthers football coach Jack Boylin pushes 47 players through practice as Hampden-Sydney looms in Hampden Virginia on October 7. The team eyes a strong lineup to challenge the powerful Tigers after a solid win over Atlantic Christian, with Lenoir-Rhyne to follow at High Point on October 29.
Washington Oct 4 CAP The Agriculture Department estimates 213059 bales of Georgia cotton ginned before Sept 1 are tenderable under the futures act and 448 bales untenderable Of tenderable bales 211440 are 7 8 to 11 32 inches long and 1619 over 11 32 inches The report, based on samples from selected gins, marks the first such estimate under a congressionally funded program and plans future reports covering Texas Oklahoma and other periods
Yankees and Pirates, 1926 rematch gloomed in 1926 attendance figures. First two games at Forbes Field October 5-6, then three at Yankee Stadium October 7-9, final two back at Forbes Field October 10-11. Games set for 1 30 p m EST except Sundays 2 01 p m in New York.
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