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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
4
A collage of aphorisms and brief observations covers topics from Austria and Albania to taxes, labor, and sports. Mentions Edison on voting, ships, and trains, with playful quips about fashion, health, boxing, and open-air dining trends.
The Enterprise reports an August 18 mass meeting with an urban planning expert. The piece urges citizens to back planned city growth, memorial avenues, and lasting recognition for veterans, arguing character and community effort shape a city more than fame.
The piece argues that history will judge not the prominent politicians or loud figures, but the steady workers behind war recovery. It praises farmers, material suppliers, and unseen contributors who restore supply chains, repair damages, and sustain civilization, noting fame often misplaces value on famous individuals rather than character and collective effort.
The I G O O F concert class presented a delightful program at Wesley Memorial church in High Point on Wednesday evening. The audience was large, the biggest since June, with no admission charged and contributions exceeding five hundred dollars.
The piece commends Governor Miller for strict budgetary discipline and a deflationary policy. It highlights his refusal to seek deficits from the assembly, his insistence that departments stay within appropriations, and his personal funding of a deficit when his secretary overspent. It portrays him as a principled, frugal leader.
Lord Lascelles husband of King George’s daughter saw his $2,000,000 typewriter factory go to auction after employing 400 workers and an army of clerks. The piece argues real business success requires thrift, industry, perseverance, and prudent capital beyond wealth and royal connections.
C Clapp leaves for Chicago to join Illinois Central railroad after years as city cashier. Mrs. Clapp and son James plan summer in North Carolina before settling in Chicago. Winston Salem Greensboro and High Point Civitan clubs plan a joint picnic at Dunlap Springs tonight. Civitan unit’s growth noted. New service station on Washington and College streets advances, brick building with black mortar to feature auto accessories and fuels. First Methodist Protestant church held annual picnic at Hayworths Springs. English Street Methodist Protestants enjoyed theirs at Wilmore Springs.
A cheerful event drew many families and children, with two picnics enjoying lively attendance. The day focused on kids, ensuring a fun and relaxed atmosphere for young attendees.
Construction on the Methodist Protestant college grounds reveals new development possibilities. Street erading and drive work near the High Point Greensboro road to Mechanicsville Greensboro road will finish soon and be usable. Buildings under contraction progress satisfactorily as other streets align with the plan.
A meeting of the Merchants' Association is scheduled for tonight at 8 o'clock. Members are expected to discuss upcoming events and business concerns.
Gross Hill is recovering from injuries sustained in the Thomasville freight train wreck Monday afternoon. Doctors say he is improving and may be discharged within a few days.
John Kidd is recovering from a brain concussion after being struck by a car last Monday afternoon. At High Point hospital this morning officials reported his condition as improving but slow to progress.
The chamber plans a concerted campaign to grow its membership. It has written to many businesses and men in the city offering them the chance to join the commercial organization. Members are assigned target persons or firms outside the chamber to approach, with the belief this will yield effective results.
The clergyman Reverend W. A. Lambeth traveled to Winston-Salem for a day's visit. He attended local church activities and met community members during the stop.
Secretary T W Stoner summons all local firefighters to a 8 8 o clock gathering at the Southside station. Return from the Morehead city convention prompts reviews of the event and full attendance is urged for the session.
Merchants report broad cut price sales and strong demand as shoppers respond to value. Vendors observe many customers seeking good prices and steady, solid business appears to follow.
A large number of people have been spending their evenings at Hawysworth's Springs, showing High Point's need for park development. Each night at least one picnic party is present, often three or four, attracted by good water and beautiful woods.
The case against Car Rank for immorality was called before Justice A M Idol this morning and continued. The trial date was not set, and Rank remains out on bond.
The inspector questions Cayley about the murder at The George. Cayley explains Robert brought trouble and a revolver. a struggle ensued, the weapon fired, Mark fled through a window. Antony confirms hearing the shot as he approached. Cavley notes Mr Gillingham remains in the house until the inquest.
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