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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1929
Page
4
A concise reflection on good conduct noting that coolness and quiet dignity define a gentleman and a serene manner marks a refined sentiment from Emerson. The line contrasts noisiness with composure in both genders and highlights restraint as virtue.
The city debates the future transit choice between buses and electric streetcars while acknowledging uncertainty about 25 year needs. Officials favor advancing street resurfacing and asphalting of unused track sections to improve conditions in the near term.
The speech in Gastonia alleging Solicitor Carpenter joined a mob is condemned as libelous and harmful to a state officer. The piece argues public belief may be swayed by such claims, while noting similar past conduct by a newspaper vendor in a separate murder case.
A Raleigh debate centers on Josephus Daniels assistant secretary of the terror described as a native of Alamance county. Officials note that Joseph M Dixon was born in a section that shifted from Chatham to Alamance during his birth, prompting a proposal to assign Joseph M Dixon to one county and Arthur M Dixon to the other as they both visit.
A rich man Conrad Hubert leaves eight million for benevolent uses to be overseen by a Protestant, a Catholic and a Jew. Calvin Coolidge, Alfred E. Smith and Julius Rosenwald are named to decide disposition of the money, reflecting varied backgrounds and temperaments. The piece notes the complexity of guiding large philanthropic sums and contrasts with past fortunes like Henry Ford.
The passage contrasts two native North Carolinians who held Montana governor and U.S. senator roles and now serve as assistant secretary of the interior. It stresses clarifying their birthplaces to avoid confusion between the two figures.
The testimony portrays Captain Robison defending the Pearl Harbor Elk Hill oil contract as essential for U S safety. It questions motives of E L Doheny and explores how wealth, philanthropy, and policy figures like Coolidge Rosenwald and Smith could shape a national plan for using large funds. The Hubert will reveals a notable three-man relationship as a by product.
A Toronto labor federation reception greets Ramsay MacDonald as he markets cautious governance. The British prime minister, once radical, now seems a conservative, awaiting the end of his tenure with growing emphasis on fiscal responsibility and navy reliance.
Bruce Catton muses on the October editorial ritual noting October defies description. Writers strain to capture autumn glory and hidden truths behind symbols of scarlet pines and moonlit fields. The piece ends with the question of how to put October's deep mysteries into words.
Lexington city commissioners vote to add 32 1/2 cents on the 100 to the 1929 tax rate to cover a deficit from withholding county road taxes tied to a supreme court case. The measure raises the rate to 1.75, up from 1.40, with possible refund if the court dismisses the mandamus.
Elwood English of the Cubs endured a rough start in the World Series with early errors that cost Chicago games. Yet Wolven audiences cheered him at bat in Chicago and Philadelphia, recognizing he was a youth striving hard and deserved encouragement to regain confidence.
A report notes that $50,000 of naval funds vanish amid ongoing operations at sea with authorities pursuing leads while ships continue their voyage.
A congressman was observed yawning during a speech, with speculation he may have been soliloquizing or simply bored as he spoke.
A Chicago woman has endured six sweethears in six years with all six murdered by gangsters. If she does not protect herself she may never get a husband.
At Duke University in Durham on October 17, forty women were pledged to six sorority groups after a three-week rushing period marked by multiple social events. The pledges include Lucile Gainey and Mary Kirkland of Durham for Kappa Alpha Theta, Jane Barker of Durham for Zeta Tau Alpha, Nancy McAnally and Elizabeth McAnally for Alpha Delta Pi, and several others from North Carolina and Georgia.
New certificates of incorporation issued for Cape Fear Bar and River Pilots Association Wilmington to trade with South American nations. Nevins Southern Bus Company Raleigh to operate air and motor vehicle transport. Cavarnos Wright Company High Point to operate recreation clubs. Authorized capital stock and subscribers listed.
A study reports that men with exceptional achievements tend to have longer lifespans than average men. Researchers analyzed historical figures and found a pattern suggesting greater longevity among highly accomplished individuals compared with the general male population.
North Carolina recorded 69 traffic deaths and 616 injuries in September, with 459 autos involved in 382 crashes. Most fatalities resulted from non collision and pedestrian incidents. daytime crashes exceeded those at night, and multiple blame factors were listed including speeding and loss of control.
A study notes that an average-sized ape can exert four times the force of a man of the same weight, highlighting notable differences in muscular strength between the species.
Davidson Oct 17 The Sunnyland Serenaders popular orchestra at Davidson College completes reorganization under leader A J Thompson Jr of Badin and fills vacancies from graduation. First appearance this year is Saturday night at a variety program by faculty and student committees. Returning members include C C Orr Jr Asheville trumpet J H Ramseur Lincolnton saxophone R B Orr Asheville trombone. New members named W D Poole Troy pianist E B Robinson Jr Talladega Ala traps W B Hayes Fremont.
Davidson college announces evangelistic services led by Rev Samuel M Glasgow D D pastor of First Presbyterian Knoxville Tenn These four day services run from October 27 to October 30 and mark Glasgow as one of the Souths most noted divines and authors Deans and other Davidson speakers include Dr W T Thompson Dr Vander Mullen Dr Ben R Lac Dr Chas F Myers Dr Edgar A Gammon Dr Dunbar Ogden and Dr Walter L Lingle as former or current Davidson leaders maximizing the college speaking tradition.
The quadrangle of the future coordinate college for women at Duke University is one of the country’s longest. It consists of 15 buildings.
Fragmented OCR of a crossword-like puzzle with numbered clues across and down. The readable lines present English hints for royal, flora, fauna, and miscellaneous terms, interspersed with garbled letters and stray symbols.
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