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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1929
Page
4
A religious reflection contrasting Romans 3 28 with William Penn on faith and law. The message links justification by faith to a metaphor of justice as life and property insurance and obedience as the premium. The wording emphasizes personal belief, moral conduct, and civic trust.
The shift to a city manager ends a bitter debate. An audit shows a deficit of more than 594000 in the sinking fund due to yearly maintenance failures. The shortage reflects inaction by former offices, not misappropriation, and signals the need for stricter economies or higher taxes.
The YMCA local staff faced budget cuts after the community chest drive failed. William F. Bailey secured a new position but supporters funded his salary to keep him from leaving. President Fred N. Tate praised Bailey for his untiring work and friendly demeanor that fostered strong YMCA support among boys and young men.
A Yale psychology congress hears a Smith College scientist argue crime stems from misery, challenging the notion that crime causes wretchedness. He suggests a jury of psychiatrists in criminal cases, warning the public would face a clearly disagreed jury if adopted.
The passage notes the association’s steady force under its influence over four years and the council’s favorable development. It warns that if the city does not meet expectations in the community chest when the proposition is put again, future crises in social service agencies may not be as easily resolved.
A newly chartered faith group called the White Horse Gospel, the Faithful church of Christ, inc vows to preach across states. The charter sets conservative rules for members, requiring unbobbed hair and skirts within ten inches of the ground, and bans ministers who have attended college.
The 1849 frontier state has become highly developed with California reporting the most telephones per capita at one line per 3.7 residents. North Carolina trails far behind with one station per 18 people, while several southern states rank lower. California also tops readers for periodicals, embracing modern literature and frequent discussion.
The son of Senator Thomas J. Heflin was arrested in Phoenix City Alabama after a car with another intoxicated youth was found zig zagging. Police lodged him in jail as authorities consider how to proceed amid questions of motives and enemies.
A speaker argues it is better for the suspect to be jailed than risking harm to an innocent victim who might end up at the hospital or the undertaker. The remark emphasizes strong punitive stance and public safety considerations.
George Maro of Schenectady New York died in his eighties leaving a secret Civil War veteran status unshared during his life. He spent four decades at an armory watching soldiers depart for Spain and Germany without revealing his own wartime record. The unknown motive for concealing his service remains undisclosed.
Editors sometimes label blank verse as blakenty in discussions of poetry forms. The term appears in period writings as a stylistic descriptor used informally by critics and readers.
A vintage saying remarks that a perfect wife never throws ashes on the floor, prompting reflections on domestic duties and dignity in households. The remark reflects social norms of historical domestic life and remains cited in discussions of gender expectations.
The phrase notes a common worry about money management arises before people learn how to generate income. It highlights the sequence of securing funds before prudent saving practices can take hold.
A Chicago boy riding a tricycle injures an aged pedestrian. A blithe quip from the writer mocks future car ownership by the boy. The piece then notes a dieting fad and a California expert's view that overeating is safer than starving.
The Prince of Wales reportedly took secret aviation lessons and has developed into an expert pilot. Officials suggest keeping details quiet to avoid attention.
A prominent hairdresser predicts no bald-headed men by 1950. He remarks that even flies may abandon skating as fashion and science shift style and grooming norms.
A Chicago businessman was seized by armed men in a bold abduction. In other cities similar incidents often involve detention at the victim’s office rather than a direct abduction.
A magazine writer claims storks are vicious, remarking that they appeared to be blessed with triplets.
Mrs Willebrandt argues that politics hinder enforcement of prohibition laws. She asserts that no matter the case the influence of politics reaches into every agency and district, challenging lawmakers and officers to act decisively.
Walter Camp Jr notes his wife Ruth Elder will stop pursuing professional flights. The remark follows spotlight on Elder's aviation career and public interest in her future plans.
A witty remark notes that if Henry Ford wrote his life story it would be titled an autobiography. The line playfully envisions Ford authoring his own life tale.
Sing Sing prison plans to cut the number of features shown to inmates. The reform aims to streamline inmate entertainment and allocate resources more efficiently.
A New York physicist claims no two objects in the universe can be separated by more than 54,000,000,000,000,900,000 miles. The remark is presented as a bold cosmic limit challenging travel thresholds and detour rhetoric.
A Champaign Illinois woman claimed victory in a rocking chair marathon after a Kansas City contestant allegedly dozed off during the event. Moral: stay awake to avoid losing a quirky race prize.
A Massachusetts woman alerted the fire department during her husband s birthday quarrel fearing the dispute could spark a blaze.
A German scientist states that the use of chemicals in the next war is certain. He notes that soldiers employed many chemicals in the last war, but mainly for drinking purposes.
Researchers report a vita mine found in hash and plan continued probing to locate a tangible sample, hoping to uncover a piece of meat within the deposit in the future.
The United States Children's Bureau deems dance halls a youth risk and suggests government action. The text hints at recalling Mabel Walker Willebrandt to regulate the scene.
A columnist argues farmers should abandon cars as an economy move but questions how they will reach town to buy butter and eggs. The piece highlights practicality and rural life tradeoffs.
Lieutenant Lund, a stunt flyer who did an outside look in the national air races at Cleveland, is described as a former broncho buster who found the stunts quite dangerous.
Grover Whalen New York police chief receives high marks in his annual report highlighting significant crime reductions and sharp enforcement gains across the city during the year.
Some people feel they do not get all they deserve from life while others remain hopeful, believing better outcomes lie ahead. The contrast highlights differing outlooks on reward, opportunity, and fulfillment in daily living.
A quoted remark suggests George Bernard Shaw doubted a universal American type and hints at the distinct appearance of those pictured in vegetable oil advertisement illustrations. The note frames the question as to whether Shaw has seen the models.
Critics denounce the Kansas City library policy that excludes the Wizard of Oz volumes as fantastical. They urge censors to also target newspapers for publishing stock market activities from New York, calling for consistent suppression of sensational content.
The state board of health opened its third tonsil and adenoid clinic in Randolph county using the school building as a temporary hospital in Asheboro. A large turnout from town and county queued for surgeries as the Women’s Club volunteers served sandwiches and coffee to parents overnight. Also noted is a large criminal court crowd amid Labor Day docket activity and two visiting families traveling by motor to the area.
Gastonia murder trial nears verdict as 16 defendants await jurors. Judge Barnhill fines Fowler for contempt and defense challenges strive to seat an impartial panel amid rain and courtroom bustle.
Washington reacts with caution as Secretary Stimson reports progress toward a U S Britain naval parity agreement. Officials foresee lengthy work on details before any final deal, following Hoover White House discussions with Stimson and Adams.
Berlin celebrates the Graf Zeppelin for finishing the circumnavigation in 20 days 4 hours 18 minutes. President Von Hindenburg sends congratulations and Dr Hugo Eckener receives honorary aero club membership. Crowds greet the airship as it lands and passes through a grand reception in Friedrichshafen.
The Laura Wesson chapter of the U D C will meet Wednesday September 11 at 3 30 pm at Mrs Joe Snyder's home with Mrs Everett Corbitt hosting Delegates will be elected to the State Convention in Statesville in October and to the National Convention in Biloxi Mississippi in November
The Calvary M. E. church Ladies Aid Society will host a supper tomorrow night starting at 6 at the church. Menu includes fried chicken and gravy potato salad baked apple tomatoes hot rolls iced tea coffee and cake.
John Traynor and Ivan Olsen became the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean by rowboat in 1881 leaving Bath Maine and landing at Falmouth England.
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