Sermonette Republished Reaches Record Readers
The Readers Digest picked up a sermonette highlighting that life’s origin was the act of God. The piece reached an estimated seventy six million readers, underscoring broad exposure of the message.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1957
Page
4
The Readers Digest picked up a sermonette highlighting that life’s origin was the act of God. The piece reached an estimated seventy six million readers, underscoring broad exposure of the message.
President Eisenhower lauds Gov Faubus for withdrawing National Guard troops from Central High School in Little Rock and deferring to the federal court order. The piece discusses the legal and moral implications, urging patience and respect for law while noting potential political motives and the broader South’s need to adjust within the law.
Federal judge in Washington ordered a delay of the Teamsters officer election to allow new delegates to be chosen. New York members backing the move aim to block Hoffa from presidency amid recent Senate committee disclosures of union corruption and Beck’s former leadership. Hoffa, tied to racketeers, seeks to succeed Beck despite acquittal.
The article notes potential loss of one U S House seat for North Carolina after the 1960 census and possible redraw of state districts by the 1961 General Assembly. It explains how population shifts to the West could cost the South seats, while Virginia could lose one seat and South Carolina remains unaffected.
In Atlanta the Southern Regional Education Board celebrated a milestone by breaking ground for its own building to serve growing needs in the South. Gov Hodges of North Carolina chairs the board, with Gov Collins of Florida as predecessor. The leaders argue higher education is key to the region’s economic and social future as population and industry rise toward 1975 targets.
The High Point Enterprise is published every afternoon and Sunday morning by The High Point Enterprise Inc. at 305 307 North Main Street, High Point, North Carolina.
A Sunday Sermon argues that true dwelling is inward not physical, citing biblical figures like Lot Martha Mary and John Bunyan. It contrasts wealth with soul alignment, noting Livingstone as a model choosing spiritual home over fame. The piece ends with a call to seek the Kingdom within and love as the home of the heart.
The reader criticizes inflation and overproduction driven by advertising and credit. He argues cash purchases curb inflation, cites J C Penney’s cash-and-carry shift, warns of an auto industry shutdown hurting steel and rubber, and questions labor and policy in the era. He also comments on states rights and Reconstruction, urging state autonomy.
Three women in a northwest High Point home awoke to a prowler and called for help. An information operator connected them to the police, and a patrol arrived within two minutes to search the premises. The incident highlighted cooperation between North State Telephone Co and law enforcement.
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