A Thought on Mercy and Faith with Cited Verse
A brief reflection notes mercy in the heavens and contrasts youth without faith to a day without sun, attributed to Oulds.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1932
Page
4
A brief reflection notes mercy in the heavens and contrasts youth without faith to a day without sun, attributed to Oulds.
A civic organization should improve the city from non governmental efforts. The High Point Chamber of Commerce is praised for promoting Y M C A H I G H Point college the H P T and D railroad and lowering freight rates. It is lauded as a forum for citizens efforts toward conscious city betterment, not mere boosterism.
High Point schools begin the new year with an experienced faculty and strong leadership promising maintained efficiency. Past years have built a top South ranking for the district with robust facilities and high quality teachers, reflecting local pride in education.
The article paints a hopeful view as students head to school, suggesting a revival of prosperity and industrial growth. It notes handicaps can be overcome by sound judgment and emphasizes the renewed excitement and camaraderie among pupils starting a new term.
A Southern Railway freight train derailment near Chatham Virginia injures eleven hoboes among damaged box cars and cargo. The lax enforcement of hoboing rules and free rides on freight trains is noted as a contributing context, with sympathy toward railroads for attempting passenger-like travel without tickets.
The American Business Club plans to finish the High Point end of the Greensboro High Point road, a project backed by Guilford county funds. About $90,000 was already spent on surveying grading and development, with far less needed to create a first rate all weather dirt highway. Greensboro aims to connect Deep River church to the Gate City to boost rural trade, while High Point merchants hope to gain that trade as well.
June A. Johnson, a civil engineer and longtime community member, died recently after a life marked by hearty humor and steadfast friendship. He faced private worries but hid them behind a cheerful, diligent presence, leaving a legacy of loyal service and civic spirit.
A tribute from Cc. B. Overman reflecting on a departed friend known for integrity and fairness, noting the alignment of the end with the person’s character and valued principles. The closing line emphasizes respect for the deceased and the lasting impact of their commitment to truth.
An American professor argues that Viking adventurers reached Minnesota in 1362 after inscriptions on a Minnesota stone, venturing from Greenland and exploring Hudson Bay before perishing in the region. The piece celebrates the romance of exploration and the mystery of their fate while noting doubts from historians. It also touches on shifts in schooling and contrasts Western and Eastern tourist camps for travelers.
In The Concord Tribune a writer recalls a local livery stable horse trained for courting couples. The horse moved through town like a thoroughbred and altered its pace after leaving the city lights, reflecting nostalgic rural charm.
A British tennis player appeared in shorts at the recent national tennis tournament shocking some American spectators. The piece notes American reactions echo past impressions of Wall Street shorts seen in earlier years.
The nation announces Abelardo Rodriguez as its new president and notes a lack of connection to Irish heritage. The transition marks a shift in Mexican leadership.
A curious remark links a baldheaded barber to a hair-raising story. The piece then notes a new health juice derived from cranberries, highlighting the ongoing appeal of juice products.
A newspaper quip notes the ease of U S wins in the Walker Cup and jokes about renaming the event to the Walkaway trophy, reflecting competitive dominance in a lighthearted tone.
Washington story notes the five day week for federal workers collapsed as furloughs and salary cuts eroded vacation rights. It cites opposition from Treasury and Commerce, limited agency adoption, and a rejected referendum while Doak pressed to stay on the plan.
Greensboro report states the Republican campaign for President Hoover and state nominees will be expanded with new office space at state headquarters. Chairman James S Duncan previews a systematic effort, citing encouraging reports from across the state and a strong moral standard on liquor and honesty in government.
Col. J. A. Harrelson urges North Carolina to obtain a 2.5 million dollar Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan to buy and improve public lands for forests parks and employment. The plan envisions repaying from future federal allotments and using lands to relieve real estate and farm surpluses while creating thousands of jobs and boosting business.
Puzzle fills the grid with across and down clues including transfers for consideration and terms like entrance melody shank part with minister of trade and Fern seeds. It also lists names such as James Secretary of the U S A who recently resigned and various clue answers across multiple lines and categories.
The 119th annual session of the Southern Church North Carolina Synod will open in Greenville on September 20. Rickory Co. A. Shuford Jr. is named administrator of his father’s estate after a drowning incident, and a bond of $500 was reposted.
The body found Saturday in Charlotte was identified as John Funderburk 40 a Pineville textile worker.
Five youths, three men and two girls, were arrested in Monroe after a mile-long chase. They faced charges of throwing a bottle in front of the police station and injuring an officer with a cut on the hand.
A 26 year old man identified as I A Butler was fatally wounded here in a local accident. The incident occurred in Hamlet North Carolina with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
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