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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1925
Page
4
A Gastonia judge issue d quick divorces, finishing three cases in 29 minutes. The columnist jokes the speeded up process did not boost visits by S Claus or resemble any Senate routine, while noting Dawes now accepts he is not a US senator.
Americans on a Chinese train faced danger as fighting raged nearby. In sports news, colleges once bidding for rival stars now focus on luring the other side's coaches amid shifting competition.
The article highlights the struggle to keep coaches who develop top college athletes, noting how retaining experienced mentors is as difficult as holding onto star players in amateur circles.
The famed coach Knute Rockne draws interest from two universities as they bid for his services, reflecting a pivotal moment in his football career.
A newspaper note reflects a belief that the new Congress entering session will offer a solid explanation should any national issues go wrong, framing accountability and guidance for the public.
The query asks whether Red Grange’s season ending flat will derail a $300,000 plan to feature him in a motion picture. A Persian ruler’s brotherly host duties hint at new career relevance, while sailors aboard a U.S. Navy ship face court martial over a small aboard still operation.
The state administration settles into routine governance as new gubernatorial appointees to minor posts attract nationwide attention, signaling a shift from transitional intrigue to stable policy making.
More than half of the money collected for federal uses funds wars past present and future yet some profiteers doubt whether they are worth the cost.
The piece argues that if not for clerks and a few diligent congressmen, many members in Washington would resign and allow other ambitious Americans to take their places.
Western state canvass gathers funds to acquire the Great Smokies for a government park. If successful, the effort benefits the nation by preserving the land for public use and conservation.
The state Department of Conservation and Development will install gauges on Reedy Fork and tributaries above Greensboro’s intake. Greensboro will pay $75 annually for field force expenses and federal assistance, under a contract lasting for an unspecified term.
The piece argues Greensboro's water survey offers essential data on stream flow and storage use to guide future supply decisions. It urges High Point to obtain similar information, noting potential savings and the benefit of knowing water characteristics before costly choices.
A comparison of High Point to Asheboro rail passenger counts shows 3000 riders in 1920 versus 2400 recently, suggesting buses or cars replace rail on the new hard surface highway. The figures illustrate why the highway commission favored the road and its impact on passenger receipts for short line railroads.
An editorial questions the growing arms race in college athletics bidding for coaches. It cites Columbia and Notre Dame over Knute Rockne, noting misstatements and intercollegiate rivalry. The piece argues whether universities should chase athletic stars as fervently as scholars in other fields.
A reader laments a college athlete market shift while universities pursue revenue through big sports programs, arguing the system prizes profit over amateur ideals and student welfare.
The Turk asserts readiness for conflict over Mosul while Britain vows to defend its rights. Turkish officials acknowledge possible League of Nations action to award Mosul to Irak under British mandate, raising risk of a crisis. Both sides view Mosul’s oil wealth as a prize worth fighting for, with large mobilizable forces cited.
An analysis argues that the Harding to Hoover era policies show government fosters big business while maintaining federal control. It notes wage gains since 1920 and lower wholesale prices, with Hoover’s transportation focus cited as aiding American commerce. It concludes Washington has not surrendered to predatory wealth.
Havana reports the steamer Cotopei left Charleston with coal for Havana and sunk though no corroborating evidence exists. Crew rescue claims proved unconfirmed as of yesterday and no landing in Havana by the crew or confirmation from Clinchfield Fuel or Pellaya Brothers.
In Chicago a local druggist has endured twelve robberies, a run of break ins that underscores crime pressure in the area. The report highlights the recurring threats faced by business owners and the city’s ongoing fight against crime.
The High Point Randleman Asheboro and Southern rail road reports a drop in passengers after the hard surface highway between High Point and Asheboro opened. In 1920 the line carried 83,000 passengers, while from November 25 1924 to November 25 1925 only 2,400 rode the train as road transport and buses gain popularity. J Elwood Cox notes the shift and plans to attend a state highway commission meeting in Raleigh.
Stocks rose for most of trading on a light volume market with about 900000 shares traded, while profit-taking late in the day left closing quotes uneven. Allis-Chalmers hit a new year high on strong business reports and rails led an industrial surge with several names reaching new peaks.
Funeral services for Miss Nannie Hege will be held today at Friedburg Moravian church at 2 PM, with the burial in the church cemetery. She died Friday, aged elder in the Mechanicsville area, after infirmities of old age. Rev. J. W. McCuiston will lead the service.
The president of the Grimes Street School Parent-Teachers Association prepared a report on the state convention held in Ilmington last month. Wilmington hosted visitors royally with welcome extracts, inspiring addresses, and a social program including luncheons receptions and drives.
A nostalgic look recalls a bygone era when courtship involved cautious chatter before a kiss. The piece reflects on social norms, romance, and the cadence of courting rituals once common in youth culture.
Arrangements are complete for The Gang and the Men's Christian Evangelistic Club meeting at the Y M C A this afternoon at 3 PM H C Caviness of Greensboro will be the chief speaker. Attendees are urged to attend as city churches will announce the event.
Dr. R. M. Andrews president of High Point college will head the PTA gathering at Elm Street school Tuesday night at 7 39 o clock. Logan Porter will speak from the fathers view and Wilbur Hutchens from the boys view. Miss Blanche Burgess reports on the state PTA meeting. Christmas music and violin selections finish a strong program.
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