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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1929
Page
4
A newspaper item presents a dated October 22 1929 entry featuring Daniel 8 23 verse about a fierce king and a Sewell quotation on judgment by one s deeds rather than potential, reflecting on moral accountability.
The North Carolina verdict in the Aderholt case raises question whether seven men were guilty of second degree murder based on beliefs rather than acts. The article notes potential juror insanity, defense strategy, and possible overreach by the state while acknowledging some defendants may not have been present at the shooting.
Morse A. Cartwright, executive director of the American association for adult education, urged lifelong study at the Southern Conference on Education in UNC. He stressed the value of improved libraries and noted many adults still limit learning to job needs, though extended study is common.
A Columbia University psychologist has proven that the mind’s power to learn recedes only slightly with age. The speaker, Mr Cartwright, argues ongoing study is essential to keep pace with fast evolving scientific knowledge. He cites broad research across sciences showing old theories are being questioned and tested.
The piece notes improvement at the North Carolina University campus as students return home for a Chapel Hill celebration. It contrasts the University’s growth with Duke University nearby and argues both schools can push North Carolina’s education leadership nationally through state support and alumni backing.
The piece questions Senator Bleeases claim of occasional liquor use and cites medical opinion supporting light alcohol use for older adults. It notes physicians split on alcohol in medicine and asks how lawmakers who back prohibition would vote on Sheppards proposal making whiskey buyers legally accountable alongside sellers.
The piece argues that disqualifying a witness who will not declare belief in God’s punishment after death is outdated and unjust. It notes Edison and Burbank would be barred, and stresses that honesty and reliability do not depend on religious belief in a modern society.
The text debates whether Thomas Jefferson or Benjamin Franklin could be credible witnesses and notes that juries decide belief. It argues states should warn witnesses that lying in court is frowned upon and can lead to punishment when it obstructs justice.
MacDonald noted the passing automotives as the train sped toward the border. The piece traces autos to Detroit and links their rise to the broader sweep of American history from colonial migration to industrial cities and vast grain lands. It praises a future destination shaped by factories and roads, suggesting the journey is worth the reach.
Mrs. Co. Dunbar writes to commend The Enterprise for censure of frivolous spending and call for higher quality fiction to uplift citizens. She recalls past coverage, urges publishers to resist readers requests for trashy content, and cites The New Saint and Sinner as harmful to youths, advocating stories that elevate morals.
The article portrays Hugh G Chatham as a poised, genial leader whose strength lies in handling minor irritations with courtesy. An incident at his Roaring Gap summer home shows his calm when a guest’s dog intruded, underscoring his reputed good judgment and approachable nature.
The Department of Agriculture announces Sphagnum mose as the best diet for worms. The claim is presented as useful guidance, though context suggests it may be satirical or aimed at readers with unusual neighbors.
In a controversial comment, Ford asserts that women will not figure in industry much longer because they lack thinking. Critics question the remark while observers note the provocative claim about women and performance.
A Troy New York resident named Mr. Onion applied for a name change prompting local amusement. The notice notes the request should not be granted and questions how residents will know their onions in Troy.
The North Carolina highway commission adopts 32 new highway ordinances to take effect January 1, prohibiting heavy loads on shoulders, roadside repairs on travel lanes, sign defacement, and pedestrian rules. Violations carry a $10 fine, with enforcement by the state patrol.
North Carolina reports 962 million dollars in life insurance in force, exclusive of group coverage, and a per capita protection of 332. Tennessee is 30th with 397 per person, Virginia 36th with 354, while New York leads with 12.35 billion total and 1,080 per capita.
Ralph Fleagle leader of the Lamar bandit gang goes to trial for the murder tied to the Lamar Bank robbery of May 23 1928. Royston Abshier and a brother are linked in the case as potential witnesses and possible co defendants.
The fall meeting of the North Carolina association of Certified Public Accountants will be held at State College in Raleigh Friday and Saturday. About 50 CPAs from across the state are expected. Dr Roy B Kester of Columbia University will give the Friday night address. The session is open to the public and invites have been sent to faculty members from Duke, UNC, Wake Forest, Davidson and state bankers, lawyers and merchants associations as well as chamber officials to attend. William H Zimmerman of Asheville, president of the state accountants body, will preside.
Mrs. Straton reports Rev. Dr. John Roach Straton, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in New York, is greatly improved while still not completely out of danger. She has remained at his bedside at Clifton Springs Sanitarium since his arrival.
A dense schedule of radio programs across multiple stations including WEAF WABC WBZ WJZ WGN and many others. Highlights feature orchestras vocalists bands lectures and dramas with exact time slots and station intersections.
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