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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1925
Page
1
The 1925 article notes England rejoining the gold standard to stabilize value, mentions awaiting von Hindenburg's stance in Germany, and reflects on French attitudes toward German developments. It also recalls local spectators along the Southern Railway who watched the company’s new two million dollar train pass by, a rare event in the region.
A brisk, opinion flavored note contrasts Hindenburg’s hero status with modern presidents and mocks a Dunn North Carolina milk user for flavor concerns. It then ridicules those who balk at small milk faults while accepting dubious liquor mixtures.
Soviet observers are stunned by von Hindenburg's victory as Russian public belief had discounted his chances. The episode follows a pattern of political misinformation that has fed the Russian populace.
The piece critiques German political skill and post election stability while noting Lady Astor’s stubborn health stance. It highlights high school editor Ted Thompson, 18, who served an hour as paper editor and plans college study for journalism. Readers praise his measured views and the substitution mark on the edition.
Governor McLean proposes a judicial conference with engineers of reform to reduce docket congestion and modernize procedures. Appointed by McLean, the conference includes solicitors and judges and seeks to simplify operation while protecting rights. It could shift views on district needs.
An editorial argues rail travel has become remarkably safe, citing 1924 figures from the American Railway Association showing 149 fatalities for a population nearly equal to the nation. It notes cars now kill far more, urging federal action to reduce road dangers while building on rail safety gains. It underscores the need to address overall travel risk with coordinated policy.
Henry Branson Varner, long a public servant and publisher in North Carolina, died last night. A former prison board member and highway advocate, he also led in the state motion picture field as a theatre operator and president of the state association, shaping roads policy and public life with his editorial work.
A fragment notes a person’s early years and enduring spirit, describing a life lived with vigor and resilience. The wording implies a youthful age but retains a sense of vitality and determination characteristic of an admired figure.
A high school faces graduation season as about 130 students prepare to graduate and decide their future paths. Boys' Week aims to help planning, with many choosing college, while money is less a barrier than the four years required. The piece urges pursuing higher education as American opportunity.
In Charlotte yesterday Miss Julia Alexander lost decisively to her male opponent, receiving about one vote to three. The city of Queen City rejected a female candidate despite her credentials as a legislator from Raleigh, her church membership, and stance on evolution.
The Charlotte candidate Miss Alexander faces debate on her stance in the Poole bill fight. Residents note her faith and express expectations that a female lawmaker aligns with Bible teachings, citing St. Paul as a moral guide. The city’s exact primary support remains unclear amid talk of leadership roles for Charlotte's second largest city.
Executives meeting at the chamber of commerce outlined the May 12 campaign for finances. C. C. Garrett returns as campaign general with a 220 member volunteer structure including colonels and captains to supervise workers. Breakfast, noon dinner, and supper will mark the day as teams gather and contribute to the Community Chest’s second year without prior drives.
Four local women represented the city at the All Carolina Business Girls conference in Charlotte on April 25 and 26. Delegates from Winston Salem Greensboro Durham Raleigh Asheville Salisbury Charlotte Wilmington High Point Columbia Greenville and Spartanburg attended. The event featured discussions on business topics for girls, a Saturday banquet with music, and a Sunday worship and final session with Irma E. Winley of Atlanta as speaker.
Ex service men in High Point plan a campaign meeting at the legion hut tonight to raise 3500 for the American Legion endowment fund. Fred N. Tate is named local chairman for the drive as members prepare to canvas Friday morning starting at 8 o'clock.
Morticians from across the state attend the North Carolina Funeral Directors and Embalmers association annual meeting at the Sheraton hotel. President T. W. Somersett of Salisbury will preside as speakers include Prof. C. F. Calloway of Chicago. A barbecue is set for 6 o'clock in the Southern Furniture Exposition building. Exhibits open tonight. business sessions begin tomorrow morning with officer elections and national delegate selections as the convention runs through Thursday.
The Moffitt ticket led by H. A. Moffitt opens its campaign tonight at Highland Mills with speeches at 7 o clock. Stops include Cloverdale F. Brown's store and George Conrad's store, then tomorrow at Pickett Cotton Mill, Shelton and Martins, and West End Drug Company on English Street. All speakers will appear at each location and organizers promise brief pauses for citizens.
Dr C W Carver pastor of A M E Zion church spoke on Good Citizenship at Fairview Street negro school during International Boys Week. Herbert Morehead named most dependable boy at a meeting. Principal C E Davis let him sit in the principal’s chair for an hour as reward for his record. faculty seek community support to develop boys and girls into useful citizens.
Advice indicates Emma Blair School is listed among accredited schools after meeting standard elementary requirements. Miss Susan Fulgham supervisor of teacher training stated the school qualified and visited recently to support its inclusion on the accreditation list.
New York dated April 28 August Belmont and company announced receipt of a cablegram reporting the death last night in Monte Carlo of Samuel S. Howland racing man and sportsman and brother in law of the late Major August Belmont. The cablegram gave no details. Frederica Belmont was Howland's first wife, who died. he later married Miss L. M. Wallace.
Persia April 28 The Italian aviator Commander De Pinedo aiming to fly a hydroplane from Rome to Tokio departed from Bender Abbas near the Persian Gulf. De Pinedo began the voyage from Rome in April.
Governor McLean revoked the parole of Carlos Smith of Wake County, ordering re-arrest and bond set at 1000 dollars or recommit to the chain gang pending a rehearing Friday. Smith, sentenced to three years for immoral relations with a child, had served about a year before parole last week.
In Chicago Apr 28, wheat rose on news of rye purchases for Germany and wheat for Great Britain. May contracts saw limited deliveries, with public elevators holding under 350,000 bushels. Corn and oats followed Wheat higher as supplies dwindled, while provisions stayed easy amid light buying.
In New Orleans on April 28 the cotton market opened steady with early gains of 8 to 9 points. Liverpool improved over due as notices for over 120000 bales on May contracts appeared in New York but were halted. The market quieted with July at 24.22 and October at 23.59 before a rally.
NEW YORK April 28 Demand sterling advanced one cent to 4.83 dollars, the highest price in ten years, and within fifteen minutes of the news of Great Britain's return to the gold standard.
Dick White presided as mayor as 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. saw schoolboys run every city department during Boys Week in High Point. Ralph Foust led the juvenile council with officers, while streets, traffic, and civic groups engaged in mock governance and public works projects.
City school children are being trained for a health pageant to be held in Emerywood on May Day. Miss Ruth Council, the school nurse, directs the program with teacher help. The event is planned as a May festival to be staged in the amphitheatre area of Emerywood hills, to be offered to the city as a park and playground.
Washington April 28 Assistant Secretary Andrews announced a prospective reorganization of the prohibition unit following a month of study. Commissioner Haynes will remain in charge of enforcement for the present as coordination with his office is expected to improve. The new field marshal rejected claims of a “hard boiled” approach, saying the aim is to reward trusted workers and weed out crooks to uphold law and order.
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