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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1922
Page
4
The proposal calls for extending city limits in all directions and a city library of adequate size. It advocates for parks and playgrounds, a new passenger station and elevated tracks, a city planning system, more homes, paved streets, and expanded sewer and water systems.
A reflective piece by Berton Harney contemplates travel and humanity. It muses on roaming the world to learn diverse dreams and romances, asserting a lifelong quest to understand people while noting cultural ironies and social reflections from the era.
Opinion argues small town police need training and lectures from legally informed experts to improve methods and discipline. Suggests periodic talks, shared best practices, and improved equipment to ensure safer, courteous law enforcement. Mentions Gibsonville and The Enterprise as local context.
A Durham City Court session revealed aldermen testifying about local crime conditions. The piece argues crime networks, protection of whistleblowers, and the need to uphold law, noting High Point and Durham share similar issues and urging residents to respect legal authority.
Gibsonville launches a weekly newspaper with the first issue of the Gibsonville Post reaching the editor. The venture marks a new era for local news in the town.
Salisbury Post argues that New York City’s majority foreign born population endangers Americanism and calls for radical immigration restrictions. The piece contends only strict gatekeeping can curb the foreign element influencing laws and politics and preserve traditional American birthright.
The Alleghany county Democrats again name Hon. R. A. Dough for the legislature despite his claim that he has had enough of the job. He was appointed to the state highway commission which was thought to separate him from the legislature, but locals want him in office even if temporarily off the highway commission. The paper regards Dough as a safe balance wheel in the legislature and notes holding both jobs may be illegal and does not look good.
Mrs Frances McCraryvy celebrated her birthday with a small gathering at her home yesterday afternoon from four to six. Guests included Misses Wamie Moore Berta Davis Grace Hinshaw Katherine Snyder Virgin Dorothy Russell Marjor Russell Ruth Brown Eloise Wright Lucile Garland Muriel Gola Ker Lois Gola Mary Witta Helen Reitzel Edith Blair and James Hinkle.
Lesson on Esther 3 to 9 showing Mordecai’s defiance of Haman, Esther’s call to risk her life to save her people, and the reversal of the plot leading to Jewish deliverance. Morality centers on courage prayer fasting and trust in God.
A biblical verse echoes the choice of allegiance in Joshua 24 18 urging households to serve the Lord rather than other powers. The line emphasizes personal and domestic commitment as a moral crossroads.
A terse note urges truth and courage, cautioning against deception and self deceit. It condemns cowardice in bold terms and challenges the reader to confront truth with resolve.
A fragment from St Augustine hints at business pivots and elder guidance within a walled commerce scene. The note references key shifts shaping local trade and governance, suggesting a period of transformation for age old enterprises.
New York fire crews estimated damage at $500000 after a blaze partly destroyed the pier on the north front yard near 65th Street today. The New York Central affairs measured the loss as authorities investigated the incident and assessed the scene.
Emanuel Lutheran leads with Bible school at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 led by Rev F L Conrad sermon The Unforgivable Sin. First Methodist Protestant lists 9 45 Sunday school and 11 o clock sermon by Rev George R Bown with 6 o clock evening service. St Marys Episcopal notes Ninth Sunday after Trinity Bible school 9 30 morning service 11 with Edgar Schofield bass baritone from New York. First Reformed has 11 o clock morning worship on temted sermon with no evening services. Christian Endeavor meets Monday at 8 30 and prayer meeting Wednesday at 8.00.
Article notes demand shifts in North Carolina higher grade markets and talks of opening sales. co operatives report stronger grower bids, with South Carolina markets and Raleigh officers involved. It also covers coal demand and fuel supply assessments by the state committee.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ward and her daughter Iris depart tonight to Forsyth County to visit Mr. and Mrs. E. H. George.
Industrial activity shows growth with wheat and corn crops near last year’s levels and rising clothing costs. Coal and railroad strikes threaten public welfare, prompting President Harding to seek settlements while warning of broader economic disruption and the need for lawful, orderly wage policy.
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