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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
4
The article discusses a missing million dollars from Baptist treasury and the risk to missionary salaries. It urges Baptists to meet the crisis promptly to prevent crippling the denomination’s foreign mission efforts and expresses confidence they will replace the lost funds.
Dr. Edmund D. Soper resigns after two years at Duke University to become president of Ohio Wesleyan University. He came from Northwestern to Duke in 1926 and served as dean of the school of religion. Dr. Elbert Russell will act as dean next year and Gil bert Rowe joins the faculty. Duke notes the loss of a capable administrator.
An editorial from The Prison News argues that executions create a pervasive atmosphere of awe in the state penitentiary. It notes that inmates sense a prearranged death in the morning and, for the rest of the day, the facility feels solemn with no laughter or ordinary interaction.
With the exception of Mr Straton, few well known witnesses appear against Governor Smith in his home surroundings, leaving investigators short of accessible testimony.
The New York Sun voices cautious support for the Republican ticket yet defends Alfred E. Smith noting his eight years as governor prove his grasp of issues. It rejects the idea that his election would taint government and scoffs at petitions pressuring voting choices.
Despite election doubts and potential deflation, Wall Street remains bold as markets surge. Traders favor a select group of prosperous industries, betting on quick profits while broader investment stays cautious.
The Durham Sun reports the Carolina Motor Club will seek a state highway patrol in January with traffic statistics. It argues education, not heavier policing, is the key, urging schools and civic groups to help, and suggesting that fraud penalties and license removal may deter dangerous driving.
A day of signed political pledge circulation with petitions and round robins underway. The movement centers on political engagement as supporters circulate solicitations and pledge signatures.
Senor J. Tozzi Calvao, a Brazilian engineer, plans an expedition into the Amazon to seek the legendary Pe de Garrafa or bottle-footed monkey said to be man eating and extraordinarily hard to kill. The piece ponders why a prosperous modern man seeks danger in unmapped jungles and whether such an escape could truly be found away from civilization.
MO Hester defends Governor Smith and Chairman Mull amid Raleigh anti Smith club criticism. He argues Mull is a loyal Democrat, discusses Hoover Raskob and prohibition views, Tammany backing, and the political mood as reflected by northern and southern press. He urges readers to trust Smith’s leadership as evidenced by past votes.
William J. Bogan Chicago schools superintendent treats the issue of whether girls may attend classes stockingless as a matter of personal choice. The piece notes teachers regulate pupil dress and praises a German streetcar mirror device that nudges women to dismount facing forward.
Citizens joke about weather chatter as humidity becomes the town’s running joke. Local stores report funny conversations and memes circulating online.
An odd simile likens a golf course to a farmer after a long harvest, portraying unexpected appeal. The line blends rural toil with leisure space, suggesting a surprising attraction between agricultural work and golf.
Local chatter questions whether Tom Mix and his horse Tony found humor in the Mix Morrissey naming confusion. No formal statement from the stars has been issued.
Parents count days until college opens and they can once again ride in the family car, signaling autumn’s arrival.
The French resort of Deauville announces a reform permitting only adventuresses of good character to linger there. It urges girls if they must be adventuresses to be good ones.
Letter from Elizabeth H. Covington cor sec thanks the paper for publicity about the Junior Service League lunch room during the furniture show. She expresses appreciation for the support and cooperation that helped the undertaking succeed.
The will of State Councilor Poul Andrae, 85, lists novel bequests to musicians and journalists he admired. Recipients receive items such as a round éum, a gold watch, or a life lease on a house, with others rewarded by furniture and art. One journalist got $500 and a gold fountain pen.
Canada recorded imports from the United States totaling 75.472 million dollars in June. The strong U S trade flow reflects ongoing cross border commerce and economic ties between the two countries.
Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes returned from seven weeks in England to address the Rotary Club. He visited English and American sites, stressed kinship of nations, and warned that war would be the greatest disaster. He noted Rotary’s growth in England and its role in international understanding.
The International City Managers Association plans its 15th annual convention at Kenilworth Inn in Asheville September 17 through 20 with an expected 250 attendees. Prominent speakers include Louis Brownlow and Charles Merriam, with leaders from Cincinnati and New York among the lineup. North Carolina cities using the city manager form include Gastonia and 12 others.
Charlotte bulletin from General Albert Cox Raleigh department commander notes officers for the American Legion posts must be installed at each post’s first October meeting. The bulletin was received locally today detailing the installation requirement for the ensuing fiscal year.
A researcher forecasts that in years people indoors will labor under lamps whose rays mimic sunlight offering benefits similar to the sun. The article also notes a concept of green concrete as a harmonizing element.
September 6 marks events such as the Mayflower voyage in 1620, Lafayette’s birthday in 1757, the Continental Congress vote in 1774, New York's 1838 fire, President McKinley’s 1901 assassination, and Peary’s 1909 North Pole claim. The list notes each item’s year and significance.
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