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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1925
Page
2
The local American Legion asks drivers to donate worn-out tires, which are worthless to owners but valuable to the post. They will sell collected tires at a low price to reduce debts and use the proceeds to support post finances. Contributions are urged at a collection point near the Southern Passenger station.
Dispatches say President Coolidge is back at his father’s Plymouth home for rest but crowds press at the 100 yard perimeter. The scene likens him to an aquarium fish as curious onlookers gather while he seeks quiet on the Meyflower and occasional yacht invitations.
George Jean Nathan critiques the daily exercise fad in Liberty, arguing over-exercise harms may rival underuse. He notes belief in a daily regimen persists despite growing doubt and cites two former devotees who show negative effects after youth.
The article argues North Carolina faces a continuing tuberculosis crisis with about 2,500 deaths annually and long waiting lists at the state sanatorium. It critiques funding cuts that limit capacity from 300 to 1,000 and questions county sanatoria as preferable, while contrasting exercised health myths with observed outcomes among former athletes and the general public.
A fragmented column features sharp diatribes on Nietzsche Shaw and Lincoln, debates on censorship and public morality, praise and fault aimed at war and politicians, plus social observations from a busy mind. It critiques media, pop culture, vagrancy laws, soldiers, and Broadway’s moral climate with fervent, biting prose.
The fragment critiques social vanity and the idea of growing up, arguing that real virtue lies in living well than condemning others. It reflects gendered expectations, noting a girl should be a lively tomboy until adolescence, then become a proper lady for life.
New York Aug 15 Developments crowded mayoralty race as a third Republican candidate entered the field. Hylan allies clashed with Tammany forces in the Bronx. Hylan said politics would differ if Charles F Murphy were alive. John V. Lyons began a primary bid against Frank D Waterman amid party splits. Keenan declined anti-Tammany bid and backed Smith leadership.
Mrs J W Thacker of route 5 won first prize of 5 dollars for the best dozen eggs at a Friday and Saturday exhibit at the Happy Feed store on North Wrena street. Other prizes went to Mrs C C Yrazier, route 5, 4 dollars. Mrs C C Smith, 3 dollars. Mrs E B Spencer, route 2, 2 dollars. and Mrs B F Phipps, 1 dollar. The store's new location drew well over 6,000 visitors, with crowds thronged from morning till night.
A letter from Ter. J. C. of South Norfolk Va denounces anti evolutionists and laments the moral impact of European infidelity, urging readers to see the nation’s true character as it marches toward broader cultural conflict.
RALEIGH Aug 15 AP Dr Norman the state prison warden and physician voiced surprise upon learning from Dr Po P McCain superintendent of the state sanatorium that 48 tubercular prisoners were to be returned to the prison to free space for law abiding citizens on the sanatorium waiting list. He noted funds will build a convicts building at the sanatorium and that all tubercular criminals be sent there but warned it would be unadvisable to mix infectious cases with well inmates even if legal to do so.
A detailed social diary records a bridal tea for Mrs. Ed Lyod with a second receiving line including Iris Burrus Tom Kearns and others from Spartanburg and Windton Salem. Hosts Mrs. Marsh and Miss Rochelle directed guests to dining and punch rooms while aides served refreshments and music provided by local organizers.
A roundup of local residents and guests traveling from Charlotte to Florida and Virginia Beach. Many families including the Péerdues, the Oldham and Harveys, and the Rendings share visits, homecomings, and motor trips to Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Asheville, and Montreat. Several plan extended stays in Jacksonville, Reidsville, and Chapel Hill, with social visits on Lidgay Street and North Main Street.
Miss Vera Smith plans return to Lexington Avenue after visiting relatives near Martinsville Virginia. Miss Treva Hedrick of Lenoir stays with Miss Anne Beck on Mont Hell Avenue. John Johnson spent Friday in Greensboro on business. Mr and Mrs T M Hendricks and daughter Adelaide enjoy days at Ocean View Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Mr and Mrs W H Taylor of St Louis, visiting Guilford and Randolph counties, will depart September 1 for St Louis via Atlanta. Miss Havelige Hatchell of Greenville visits Greensboro. Blanche and Daisy York in Winston-Salem. Gladys Barbee of Atlantic City visits cousins Barbie family. Winifred Lucile and Alice Barbie hosting. Mize Mae Carliste Moore of Bennettsville, S.C. visits Ernestine Hayes on Louise Avenue. Yolander Lempteton leaves for two weeks in South Bend Ind.
First Reformed Church led by Rev Milton Whitener holds Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 with sermon Fearless and Reverent Evening service Moles and Beams. First Christian at Green and Tiryon streets features Sunday School 9 45 and M M Martin superintendent Christian Endeavor 6 30 Miss Nelson director Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 Lester Hayes leads. First Baptist Church guest sermons by Dr Lloyd T Wilson on Christ's Ideal of a Great Life and Prayer The True Test of Character and Life with two Sundays absence. Dr Join Jeter Hirt from Jackson Tenn will preach last Sunday of month. hosting at Broad Street home of M J Wrenn. First Methodist Protestant on N Martin Street pastor Dr George R Brown Sunday School 9 45, morning and evening services 11 and 8 Christian Endeavor Monday 8. Saint Mary's Episcopal Church Colee and Washington Rev H Norwood Bowne Rector Holy Communion 7 30 am 10th Sunday After Trinity Church School and Adult Bible Class 9 30 am Morning Prayer and Sermon 11 am. First Christian Disciples Bible school 9 45 in Junior Order hall Washington Street Contmption service 10 45 No evening or midweek prayer. Mrs R B Brown and Miss Ron Byerly leave for Buffalo Niagara Falls and Montreal. return visit Atlantic City.
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