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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1929
Page
4
A meditation on charity and conduct. It cites Acts 20 35 about giving, and adds Mrs Balfour lines on forgiveness, tolerance, respect, and prudence in family life, urging actions that honor parents and self. The quotes emphasize forgiveness, example setting, and love in daily duties.
The fate of Ramsay MacDonald rests on fragile Liberal support as LabourDiscord within the Labour Party threatens to topple the government. Liberals hold the balance with 67 seats while Conservatives total 260 and Labour lacks a majority at 290. If Labour rebels, the government could fall and naval talks may shift.
The Methodist conference removes Rev. E. J. Harbison from Wesley Memorial to Race Street in Statesville. Born in Burke County, he held roles in High Point from 1922, including Calvary pastor, juvenile judge, and pastor at Park Place Greensboro. He returns briefly before departing.
A Western North Carolina conference member is praised for being an excellent citizen with many friends locally. The tribute highlights his community ties and standing among peers.
In three recent cases the very rich resist or condemn jail as the poor do not. Sinclair fumes at court, Doheny denounces the system after Fall’s conviction, and Pantages attacks the jury after his crime. The bull market bred many millionaires making jailing status questions common today.
The Methodist conference discusses how rich lay contributions influence church judgments and funding. The piece notes Bishop Mouzon’s concern about capitalist endowments and considers implications for working-class perception and church independence.
Under Judge Pender A. McElroy a new effort begins November 4 to determine who killed Mrs. Ella May Wiggins, a Bessemer City textile worker, in Gastonia on September 14. The state offers a $400 reward. nine men faced grand jury but were not indicted.
An essay argues that materialism eclipses mystery as scientists like Dr. Henri Dreyfus claim many needs can be produced in laboratories. It contends that even with vast knowledge, humanity remains largely ignorant about life and the world, challenging the belief that death and existence are fully understood.
A South Carolina Berkeley county bootlegger was named chief prohibition agent amid bribery allegations. The Senate committee questioned the appointment amid reports of a trap for other dry agents and a case quashed with government approval.
Readers wonder about a hidden hero in New York after a claim about 32 990 speakeasies surfaces. The phrasing hints at folklore or humorous legend rather than verifiable fact, inviting further inquiry into the tale and its source.
In December, only when a college president achieves something notable do their names appear in the papers, highlighting the rarity of such coverage for campus leaders.
A short note reminds readers that a two dollar bill may not bring fortune when attempting purchases. The piece implies limited luck in using the currency for everyday transactions.
In a democratic nation a hostess encounters criticism for placement of dignitaries at a formal event. Observers say seating order reflected protocol and respect, with officials noting the importance of correct chairs for status and recognition.
A saw was found recently and claimed to be 5 100 years old though older tools are common. The report notes that older saws are heard of frequently and suggests a long history of ancient cutting implements.
A Kansas City wife received a shock from an electric iron in an incident that contrasts with the common assumption that husbands suffer such jolts when wives use irons. The event highlights household electrical dangers and raises awareness of safe appliance use.
A college student illustrates that a touchback concern extends beyond football to family dynamics, showing that personal responsibility and care for a parent can redefine athletic expectations.
Officials announce luncheon broadcasts from Washington for visiting notable figures while a culinary note hints no one has managed to take his soup in A Flat. The playful line suggests a literary or cultural reference tied to current events.
Readers observed a range of responses to a recent market decline described as a healthy reaction influenced by cautious optimism and potential recovery signals. Analysts noted temporary volatility and reassured participants about long term fundamentals amid headlines and sentiment shifts.
A Ma sachusetts congressman told London reporters he roamed the world in search of happiness and failed to find it. The remark highlights a weary quest for contentment amid a world of jazz bands and travel.
New York notes praise Fox Movietone Follies as an elaborate talking and singing musical with a strong cast and well chosen numbers. Sue Carroll is highlighted as the standout, with catchy tunes and stylish stage settings, though some sequences and color scenes vary in impact. A separate item reports a diver recovering a gold cigarette case signed by famous aviators from Thea Rasche’s purse.
Vice President Curtis asserts radio preserves home life and offers a unique return to the fireside. In Pittsburgh public schools a trial radiocasts classroom work on Tuesday afternoons next month to test radio as a teaching adjunct.
The Right Rev. Paul Jones, acting Episcopal bishop of southern Ohio, calls public school displays of American flags a dangerous fetish worship that could incite thoughts of war among students. He voiced these views in an address criticizing military training in schools and colleges.
The Leviathan distributes printed wine lists on westbound trips. Cocktails cost 25 cents and highballs 35. On the last voyage an Overstock required jettisoning as the ship neared New York.
Pittsburgh Miss Mary W. Green dean of women says she deplores the smoking room created by a student referendum but accepts the current conditions as they exist.
A Morning Post writer lauds women’s new publicity bon nets calling them a striking modern trend. He celebrates their visibility and wit while noting their impact on public discourse and fashion.
A German film presents the sinking of the British steamship Titanic after a collision with an iceberg. The depiction frames the catastrophe with contemporary cinematic techniques and public interest in maritime disaster narratives.
New York social figure Grace Lyon aims to fly to Paris next summer in a self built plane with several friends aboard. She is described as wealthy and experienced with swimming and aviation interests.
Review lauds Al Jolson as the standout of talking and singing pictures with a magnetism that moves audiences. Says Say It With Songs mixes Jolson’s singing with a strong story and strong performances by Davey Lee and Marion Nixon, though some feel the sentimentality is a touch overdone.
A Madrid joke line notes a couple reaching the ideal married state where neither partner worries about appearance or judgment. The quip frames domestic harmony through humor about noses and mutual tolerance.
In The Humorist humor feature a boy complains that Bill Smith took his bat after auto graphed it. The boy demands return of the bat claimed as his property with the name inscribed.
Principal L. R. Johnston announces six biannual Scholarly Commendations to honor honor roll students. The program rewards effort and mastery, with parents receiving commemorative cards to collect and display.
Tuesday the Senate continues its tariff debate while a Senate lobby hearing features Joseph R. Grundy of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association. Leaders blamed each other on Monday for the delay with Senator Reed asserting the bill is dead and the olive oil duty rises from 7 1 2 to 9 1 2 cents per pound. The Senate pursues a resolution to censure Senator Bingham after a sharp tariff dispute. The judiciary committee postponed action on Albert L. Watson’s nomination as judge in Pennsylvania. The House met and adjourned.
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