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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1927
Page
4
A brief moral note from a biblical fragment: collect the leftovers to avoid waste. The verse stresses completeness of gathering the pieces after the feeding. It emphasizes mindful handling of resources in a religious context.
The piece argues Labor Day reveals a uniquely American stance where workers focus on prosperity and concrete wages rather than European class struggles. It contends mass production and modern industry have created a new order where labor is content, optimistic, and poised to peacefully resolve conflicts.
A murder case in Reidsville centers on the daughter charged with killing her father. An evangelist is blamed for persuading the daughter to confess, then informing authorities in Raleigh and the state capital. The piece weighs whether a minister should become a sleuth when confessional privilege and public safety collide. Which path should he take?
Governor McLean selects Roy M. Deal of Winston Salem to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Raymond G. Parker. Deal, 36, formerly Winston-Salem city attorney, has a strong legal record including U S DOJ special agent and World War II judge advocate service. He is a UNC and George Washington graduate with high class standings. Forsyth County endorsement cited.
Pardon Commissioner Edwin Bridges argues that families of prisoners bear the real burden of crime as inmates receive meals and shelter while dependents seek aid at welfare and community funds. He asks what the state can do to ease that burden and reduce crime by addressing family hardship.
Edward F. Hatch, a Wall Street broker, sold his Stock Exchange seat for 194000 dollars to retire, then bought it back three months later for 218000 dollars. He said, It’s hard to leave the harness after all these years, I’ve just got to have something to do.
Irving T. Bush discusses in Outlook how five business men debate faith amid modern science and daily life. He argues for a simple, tolerant belief in a Supreme Power over rigid dogma, suggesting doubt about miracles need not erase faith.
A harsh critique labels a man who commits crime as a coward and highlights the impact on his dependents, noting the burden his actions place on his family. The passage emphasizes moral judgment and social consequences within a troubled context.
The H P T and C D railway reports a heavy train into High Rock on September 1 with 65 loaded cars from Thomasville bound for Winston-Salem Southbound. August traffic across High Point, Thomasville, and Denton totaled 1651 revenue freight cars, carrying diverse goods from hosiery to lumber and machinery. The year begins with robust automotive and gasoline shipments, and the High Point Warehouse and Forwarding Co. has begun operations on H P T and D tracks.
Dr. Lloyd T. Wilson will preach at the First Baptist Church with two services at 11 am and 8 pm. Miss Goldie Dalton will sing a morning solo Open the Gates. Evening sermon titled Christ's Estimate of the Cross. Calendar lists Sunday school 9:30 am A E Tate superintendent worship times and midweek prayer 8 pm junior and intermediate and senior B Y P U meetings led by L Davis C E Peace Mr Clarence Goldsmith.
The morning service at Central Friends church features Rev. Louis W. McFarland, former pastor and now superintendent of evangelistic work for the North Carolina yearly meeting of Friends, preaching after organ preludes and hymns. The program includes scripture, prayer, offertory, and a quartette performance, followed by a benediction.
A humorous exchange features a small boy asking if going east and west leads to the same place, with the father replying that the world is round and joking that the boy will become a taxicab driver when grown.
Registration for the 1927 28 session at Negro High School begins Thursday at 9:00 am for all students old and new. Principal Cartwright announces a near complete faculty reorganization with E F Cartwright as principal and A J Griffin as principal emeritus leading history civics. Vivid portraits of faculty assignments follow with names and roles including home economics Latin and library.
A bridge party hosted by Miss Etta Reid Wood celebrated Miss Clarabel Morris ahead of her forthcoming marriage to Mr. L D Howell of Jacksonville Florida. Mrs Kemp Alexander earned top score and a bride doll prize accompanied by two linen towels. Houbi gant powder gifted as top prize. The guests were marked with decorative nose gays and a floral bouquet at the honorees place.
The Philathea class of the Methodist Protestant Sunday school met at Mrs. Wm. C. Hammer’s on South Fayetteville for its monthly social and business session. After business, a contest was held with prize winners Miss Thyra Wright and Miss Josephine Hammer. An ice course was served at the close.
Friday evening Miss Dorothy Whitaker hosted a party for Asheboro's younger set honoring Miss Josephine Hammer of Bradenton Florida Miss Margaret Teague of Appalachicola Florida and Miss Nell Shaw of Laurinburg Authority bridge and rock games entertained the guests in a lively social event for local youths.
Mrs. O L Presnell and Mrs Henry Ingram hosted a bridge luncheon for Miss Clarabel Morris and Miss Lois Gayle of Richmond. Six tables played until the luncheon hour, with novel color bag place cards and prizes including a bath salts bottle, a bowl, a pickle dish, and salt and pepper shakers.
Miss Clarabel Morris daughter of E H Morris Asheboro banker and Mrs Morris will wed Wednesday of next week in Jacksonville Fla. A bridge party at Mrs Curry T Loflin's home honored her with eleven tables of games and a luncheon. Prizes went to Miss Ethel Levett and Mrs John Brittain with a blue crystal bowl presented to the bride. Out of town guests included Miss Lois Gayle Richmond and Mrs John Brittain Jr Troy NC.
A Friday afternoon social compliment shower for Miss Morris and her high school classmates featured a surprise bridal entrance by Betty Moffitt and Wescott Moser. A playful school days contest preceded a salad course and sweets served to guests.
Branford and Bushnell Florida residents Lewis and C A Howell and Felder Howell with families join Miss Clarabel Morris in welcoming out of town guests for the forthcoming marriage to be held Wednesday. Notable attendees include Miss Iva Janette of Mantee Miss Louise Janette of Elizabeth City and Miss Jean Reddick of Winston Salem.
A passerby notes a domestic moment where a husband frothing at the mouth prompted a confession of mistaken cereal choice. The speaker reveals they gave him lux instead of cornflakes, a minor household error during morning routines.
In a whispered exchange, she asks about the dream’s attire as he recalls a shared nightmare of a vast steamer wreck, the moment framed by intimate dialogue and stage directions.
Rogers Hornsby explains his baseball code and leadership style, saying he mirrors John J. McGraw’s decisive, space for autonomy approach. He notes McGraw’s confidence in him this season and describes a smooth, businesslike Giants atmosphere with no real clubhouse friction.
A veteran minor league player known for flashy plays and unpredictable moods reflects on crowd reactions. He says fans may boo or cheer, but they pay to see the game and have a right to critique, while the team mates tease about uniform removal.
A terse dialogue shows a father warning his daughter about keeping up with fashion, hinting she will be left bare by trends. The daughter responds with a flippant remark about the nudity of style.
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