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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1928
Page
6
Mr and Mrs A R Parker of Birmingham announce the birth of a son on Sunday September 16 1928 Mrs Parker was formerly Edith Pope of the city The notice notes family ties and local connections including the baby’s birth adds the line about Edith Pope prior name and residence.
The High Point Enterprise reports Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes's sermon at Central Friends church urging Christians to abandon fear and "play safe" in pursuing Christ's life. He argues Christianity is failing today due to believers' timidity, urging daily communion and decisive action to reflect true manhood and womanhood.
The sermon at First Methodist Protestant by Rev. Roy I. Farmer discusses man's dominion through body mind and spirit. A second vignette follows Tony and Annabel with Tony awaiting Sandy and a blackberry breakfast surprise.
Mrs. Henry Clark of Reidsville visits guest host Mrs. Roy Spearman at her Roland Park home. P. Keziah returns from vacation at Southport and Myrtle Beach. H. L. Shuey and wife depart for Morganton to establish residence. Hal Ingram of Hamlet visits L. J. Ingram in Roland Park. Mrs. M. T. Terry of Henderson is a guest of local hosts.
Governor Huey P. Long plans to investigate reports that gambling houses reopened in Jefferson parish after recent raids in St Bernard. He did not specify possible actions but indicated readiness to act again in any parish if the reports prove true.
In Rome on September 17 the Vatican announced Pope Pius completed his customary walk despite a rainstorm, tramping beneath a wooden loggia built in his second year as pontiff, which dispelled lingering health fears.
A polite canvasser asks a householder to buy a patent vacuum cleaner. The new maid firmly answers that they do not keep a vacuum cleaner, ending the exchange with a blunt rejection.
The article notes that two renowned London hospitals currently have no male surgeons on staff, prompting discussion on gender roles in surgical leadership and training potential changes in medical staffing.
The piece lists six common bridge fallacies such as always cover an honor and always return partner's lead. It warns these conventions mislead players and cost tricks. It argues bridge is best played by reason, not routine, to enjoy genuine strategic play.
An accomplished player understands the real meaning of alibi conventions and follows them rationally. He also knows the moment to cast them aside, applying judgment at key times.
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