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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1927
Page
4
A compilation of biblical and prophetic sayings about fixed human nature. The verses contrast immutable character with imagined changes in the physical world and mountains.
Readable lines from a sonnet attributed to George Gordon Byron about Chillon as a holy prison altar. It praises liberty, martyrdom, and memory of Bonnivard, referencing oppression and appeal to God.
A. H. Oxholm, director of the National Committee on Wood Utilization, told the North Carolina Forestry Association that diversifying forest industries and coordinating utilization will sustain the state’s wood product leadership. He cited Virginia-like virgin growth limits, reforestation, and fire control, noting Canton’s plant that makes pulp and tannic acid from all four wood types and buys low grade lumber for pulp, illustrating near permanent operation.
The federation of labor pledges to organize textile workers in the south as McMahon calls for a campaign to end the “white slaves” in southern mills. Observers warn of protracted battles as unionism presses into southern cotton manufacturing, while capital interests favor a southward shift for cheaper labor and growing industry.
The article outlines North and South Carolina lumber and box crate needs and the push for a Duke power backed carrier system using hydro power. It notes an examiner’s unfavorable view on interstate lines and potential I C C jurisdiction over routes, urging continued opposition by P and N and regional stakeholders.
The Public Service company will begin operating bus lines in High Point on Sunday. Locals say prior street transport has been unreliable due to underfunding and lack of equipment, and the new operator will test if the bus system or the old electric car system suits the city better.
The Piedmont and Northern Railroad petitions the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking approval to extend its rail lines. The appeal outlines the route and proposed gauge, aiming to secure processing and consent from federal regulators.
The Winston-Salem committee announces a Lindbergh Day program centered on Charles Lindbergh. He will land about 2 pm at Miller Municipal Airport, dedicate the field, lead a downtown parade to Hanes Park for a schoolchildren speech, attend a banquet at the Robert E. Lee hotel, and inspire local youth with aviation progress. Next Friday is a city holiday.
The piece argues Texas cotton farmers bear most blame for low quality and soil depletion. It urges community action to grade and sell cotton fairly, improve production efficiency, and adapt to soil and market realities.
The High Point City Christian Endeavor union executive committee met in a Sunday school room at First Methodist Protestant Church. They planned the Christian Endeavor Institute on October 22 and 23 with sessions for juniors, senior workers, and committee chairs. Hewitt F. Cunningham of Chattanooga will speak twice. Delegates from the northern district will meet Sunday afternoon for a joint session and officer elections.
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh reports Commissioner Doughton is investigating complaints by North Carolina motorists about Virginia licensing demands. He seeks to clarify Virginia's reciprocity with other states and urges cooperation, noting NC allows 30 day stays and permits nonresidents to use out-of-state tags for a $1 fee until NC license year end.
Quarterly grades for milk sold in High Point were announced by Adelia E. Hazard of the city laboratory. Many dairies received A or B grades, with Oak Grove Dairy and High Point Creamery earning A. The article outlines regrading procedures for low grade milk and notes enforcement policy emphasizing education over prosecution. The report also mentions hunting license issuance reaching 141,000 orders with 116,000 received and 100,000 distributed to clerks of court and wardens.
A Hudson coach owned by David T. Yow of Yow's Funeral Home was stolen from the West Broad street yard between 6 30 and 7 30 last night. The blue car bore license tag 91683 and displayed Emerywood and American Automobile Association signs. Police investigated and by today no trace had been found.
Rev. J. W. Wolff of Asheboro will preach Sunday at 11 o clock for the First Church of Christ now meeting in the Harris building on East Washington street. The public is cordially invited to attend.
From Raleigh dated October 7, hunting license receipts already top $45,000 with forecasts for the season surpassing $100,000. J. K. Dixon, assistant director of the Department of Conservation and Development, notes licenses have outpaced even optimistic expectations as counties report early September sales over $2,000 and broad cooperation from sportsmen and officials.
Under the new law the proceeds from licuis sales must be expended in administering the law and in establishing game reserves and in propagating game to restock depleted areas.
A new gift and art department was formally opened today at Stamey’s jewelry store located at 1068 North Main Street. The department operates with the general business and features items such as Handel lights with parchment glass and metal shades as well as Italian Spanish and Czechoslovakian pottery Chinese goods Chinese cloissonne and bronzes.
The first shipment of wire for Hokp county farmers arrived this week as part of the fence campaign. County Agent L. B. Brandon reports 2,980 rods of fence wire 1,250 steel posts and 66 rolls of barbed wire were included. Local hardware merchants will supply materials at cost.
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