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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1929
Page
4
A reflective quotation notes how people wear masks before others, eventually fooling themselves. It critiques vanity and social performance, suggesting self deception arises from habitual pretense in pursuit of approval.
The famed WWI hero Alvin C York declines an airplane trip to a Washington reunion, saying his mother objects to flying and he does not want to worry her. The piece contrasts his cautious, religious nature with battlefield daring, noting his reluctance reflects deep conscience rather than fear.
The article argues Harry Sinclair seeks prison term shortening after attorney general’s stance against commutation. It faults jury surveillance and supports majority will but notes prohibition limits and public skepticism toward jailing for refused answers. It cites Hoover and political pressures amid Prohibition debates.
The piece notes a potential racial clash in a planned confrontation between Oscar de Priest and Alabama’s Thomas Heflin. Heflin challenges the congressman to face him in a senate setting while de Priest seeks to prove he is “man enough” to meet him.
A man jailed for life under the Baumes act for uttering a worthless check on a drunken spree is pardoned by Governor Roosevelt after more than two years. Once a Louisville newspaper manager, his friends pressed for release, highlighting concerns that the law can harshly punish many without fit cause. The governor calls the law aimed at habitual violent criminals, not all offenders. Michigan effects similar statutes worth watching.
A North Carolina manufacturer G. W. Denny argues asphalt covering of street car tracks harms freight delivery on Main Street. The tracks serve the High Point Thomasville and Denton Railroad moving cars to multiple city factories.
Discussion on covering rails for street improvements overlooks the railroad’s use of side-tracks. The question becomes an economic issue as sections of the tracking are not used for freight cars yet see periodic use.
Half of Senator Howell's remark about whiskey conditions in Washington is probably true. He says the capital is wringing wet. The other half suggests the President could stop liquor traffic there. This charge with variations appears widely. Enforcement of a law against the will of a strong minority is impractical.
Ramsay MacDonald sails to the United States on a peace mission and the issue of wine versus prohibition becomes a public fuss. The piece argues the matter is none of America’s business and mocks prohibition zealots while noting Chicago’s crime costs and Boston’s ban on Eugene ONeill.
The city prepares for the High Point Fair with an 11 am opening and a projected 10 000 attendees. J J Page and company run the exposition featuring shows and rides. William A. Graham will deliver the principal address. Vincent Kay leads a free concert. Free admission for city school children 3 to 8 pm, orphans all day, and paper carriers and telegraph boys 7 to 9 pm.
John Coolidge and his bride prepare a restrained New England ceremony with eight guests in a Plainville church. Kenneth Welles and J Roy Wilkerson will officiate as organist William Hammond leads a brief musical program. Proceeds include long lists of bridesmaids, a gold lace bouquet for the bride, and a yellow chrysanthemum decorated church.
A high profile wedding in Florence brings together Gov. Coolidge and many notable guests. A 36 inch square tiered cake, six silver airplanes on top, and a crowd of 400 plus 60 state troopers mark the event. After October 7 the couple will reside in a four room New Haven apartment.
Wakeman of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock and Henry Hunter defend a verbal agreement with Shearer to observe the Geneva talks. He says no written contract existed and no payments were recorded. He admits personal cash payment and says he hoped for a wartime settlement benefitting his company.
Ambassador Herrick’s missing July 28 1914 cable to Secretary Bryan urged Wilson to plead for delay to avert a general European war. The 1914 message, published in World's Work, says Germany’s mobilization could trigger disaster and asks the U.S. to advocate restraint and arbitration.
Shortridge questions why $25 000 was spent on a new reporter claiming naval knowledge would yield a different viewpoint. The witness denies plans for influence or spying and asserts reputable press reports about the conference were anticipated.
The YMCA physical committee met at the Sheraton to hear W F Bailey present plans for the year. New members Walter L Murray and T V Rochelle joined. subcommittees were named for health education volleyball hand ball swimming athletics and basketball.
A man threatens suicide by leaping into the sea if his beloved does not marry him. She responds by declaring she will fetch her bathing suit and accompany him, prompting a tense standoff at the shore.
Harold Wayne, four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Kirkman, died at 5 a.m. at the Greensboro area home after about a week of illness. Survived by parents, two sisters Ruth and Frances, two brothers Walter and D. T. Jr., grandparents Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Kirkman, and great grandmother Mrs. Amanda Boles of Greensboro route 3. Funeral services were held at Vickery's Chapel at 3 p.m. with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Williard Dyer announce the birth of a daughter, Irene Elmira, on Saturday September 21. The baby and mother are at High Point hospital. Mrs. Dyer and infant are reported in good health.
Brief row notes a screen star's interaction with her spouse and a witty remark about discussing work. The item preserves a light, gossipy tone typical of entertainment briefs in old newspapers.
A clipped dialogue snippet shows Herbert challenging an insult while Rita reacts to a sudden turn in the conversation. Answers remain elusive as tension builds between the two characters.
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