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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1926

Page

8

Youthful crime and holiday bustle in High Point area

A local citizen laments weekly juvenile arrests for theft bootlegging vagrancy and misdemeanors noting many offenders are white youths. He urges parental duty and reform while others report Florida job seekers crowding High Point and returning students filling holidays with families.

High Point Greensboro Bar of Justice Guilford County Superior Court Florida Chamber of Commerce Bureau Sizemore Miami Mr. Sizemore

Asheboro Citizen Calvin M. Ferree Dies After Illness

Calvin M. Ferree, son of the late Samuel Ferree, died at his Asheboro home following a long illness due to heart trouble. He was 50 years married to Mary Lambe. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. at Giles Chapel with Rev. J. B. Pritchard officiating. He had lived in Asheboro 10 years, was a successful farmer, and is survived by eight children including Edgar Hobert Fletcher Melford Lindley Pyson and two daughters Mrs. W. B. Lambe and Mrs. Bertha Ferree. He was highly respected in the area.

Asheboro Calvin M. Ferree Samuel Ferree Giles Chapel J. B. Pritchard Methodist Protestant Church Edgar and Hobert Beeson Hardware Company Fletcher and Melford Lindley Greensboro Pyson State College Raleigh W. B. Lambe Bertha Ferree

Closing Revival at Green Street Baptist Church

A two week revival at the Green Street Baptist Church ends with a 3 PM fasting and prayer service tomorrow led by evangelist Dr. Ellis A. Fuller of Atlanta. Morning offering aims to raise 2500 for the building fund. 50 new members already joined and more expected. Choirmusic by John D. Hoffman from Atlanta has drawn strong interest.

New Green Street Baptist Church Ellis A. Fuller Atlanta John D. Hoffman

Peruvians reject Bolivian transfer reference in Tacna Arica reply

La Paz dispatch says Peru will not mention handing Tacna Arica to Bolivia in response to Kellogg proposals. It calls for Coolidge arbiter remarks on Lassiter's plebiscite finding and favors negotiations only if a plebiscite is impracticable.

Buenos Aires la Macron la Paz Bolivia Kelloge Tacna Arica Kellogg Coolidge William Lassiter Tacna-Arica

Monument to t-Buen Humor in Madrid Quoted in Lesson

A classroom quip notes George Washington for his memory. The pupil cites a monument to t-Buen Humor in Madrid as a contrast, illustrating a punning line of dialogue about fame and memory.

George Washington Little James Madrid

Christmas Cantata Standout At Night Service

The Story of the Birth of Christ pageant by local students was staged last night at the high school auditorium. The event was praised as one of the most beautiful in the community. Postmaster O R York urges residents to mail early and wrap gifts securely with Christmas fast approaching.

Christ O. R. York

Christmas Music at First Church Program

Christmas music under Dan W Smith will be performed at both morning and evening services at First Methodist Protestant church. The program lists preludes anthems and cantata selections by Hosmer Fletcher Rogers Day Nevin Blair and others with Norman Fidler and Mae Kirkman assisting.

Dan W. Smith First Methodist Protestant Church Harris Coombs Cantilena Nevin Blair Norman Fidler Mae Kirkman

Germany’s Crisis Debates Democracy Versus Militarism

The Chronicle frames the issue as democracy versus militarism with hope that militarism fails. The Times says the crisis questions who governs Germany and highlights the Reichstag debate as central to regime and army power. The Post notes foreign policy doubt after the government’s defeat and Locarno’s uncertain future.

Chronicle the Times Germany

High Point Hi Basketeers Defeat Thomasville

In a rough defensive game on the Thomasville floor, High Point high eagers beat Thomasville 14 to 10. The High Point lineup included R F Bryant, Hart, Whitener, Boyles, Meneses, Crofts and Mote with scattered scoring notes.

High Point HI Basketeers Thomasville High Point High Eagers Thomasville High Quint High Point R. F Bryant Ae Hart Boyles R. G. Meneses Crofts L. G Mote Meee

Charles W. Perry Elected President of Kiwanis Club

Charles W. Perry was elected president of the local Kiwanis club at a country club meeting to elect officers for the year. Other officers named include J. K. Marsh as vice president L. C. Matton treasurer and C K Diffendale as trustee. The incoming board of directors includes Thurman Williams W W Idol Henry D. Perry Rev C P Coble J A Morris L R Stewart and L J Stookey.

Charles W. Perry Kiwanis Club Country Club Perry Perry Ply Wood Corporation J. KE. Marsh L. C. Matton C. K. Diffendale Thurman Williams W. W. Idol Henry D. Perry Rev. C. P. Coble J. A. Morris L. R. Stewart L. J. Stookey I. T. Mann Kiwanis Internationale Gastonia

Emergency judges proposal to bridge period until amendment

Discussion on extending or redesigning the emergency judge system to avoid short term appointments. Judge Stacy notes a two year continuity plan could improve fairness for attorneys and ensure steadier courts, while lawmakers weigh constitutional amendment timing and emergency legislation.

W. J. Adams Stacy House Senate Tir

Infant Found Dead At Home In High Point

Ernest Learid three months old son of Mr and Mrs W B Learid of 210 East Russell Street was found dead in his bed at 5 am. He appeared healthy when put to bed last night. The family moved to High Point two months ago from Mount Vaughn South Carolina. Father employed by North Carolina Public Service Company. Body sent to Mount Vaughn for funeral services and burial.

Ernest Learid W. B. Learid East Russell Street Learid High Point Mount Vaughn S.C North Carolina Public Service Company

Don’t Say It A Scottish Proverb

A compact Scots proverb cautions against speaking first when claiming possession. The saying warns that premature claims invite misfortune or dispute, urging restraint and patience in ownership discussions.

Bank Dinner for 10 Employees at Sheraton Hotel

A dinner at the Sheraton Hotel last night honoring the Commercial National Bank staff drew about 40 attendees. J Elwood Cox presided as host with musical numbers by Mrs J H Allred Miss Florence Blair and Arthur Fidler. executives spoke about increasing capital and surplus to two million dollars and enhanced community service.

Sheraton J. Elwood Cox Commercial National Bank J. H. Allred Florence Blair Arthur Fidler W. A. J. Idol C. M. Hauser CC. Marriner Robert Marshall Norman Fidler

Christmas Sermons at West End Baptist

The West End Baptist church will host two Christmas sermons by Rev. Samuel T. Hensley with morning themed Bethlehem Scenes and a night continuation. Plans are underway for the annual Sunday school Christmas program next Thursday with presents to be distributed to Sunday school members.

West End Baptist Church Samuel T. Hensley Hensley Bethlehem

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High Point High School High Point College University of North Carolina Salem College Winston-Salem Duke University St. Mary's School North Carolina College For Women Virginia Frank Guilford General Hospital Office of City Building Inspector A. A. Hylton Denny © Street Kh. L. Teer Lind Bay Street Thomas McNeely Edmonson Street G. D. Ledwell Elizabeth Street T. Wingate Andrews High Point Schools North Carolina Education Commission Saint Mary's Episcopal Church Washington and College Streets Randolph County Kellis A. Fuller G. B. & C. E. Miller Hiepresenting Carolina Mortgage Co Laleigh Mary Ashley England Alec Stratford Cunningham Reid Miss Ashley Sir Ernest Cassel Louise Mountbatten First Church Hosmer Fletcher Song of the Angels Williams Rogers Marx Mount Vaughn, 5S. C Mann Sykes Florist, Inc van Lindley Wachovia Bank North Main E. Erwin Randleman Christmas Club Savers Christmas Club The High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association V. A. J. Idol Treas A. Ellis Atlantic Bank & Trust Co High Point Realty Investment Co Db. H. Parsons Pres C. G. Allen Sec Commercial Bank Bldg Westview High Point Realty Investment Co. Oo. H, P O. G. Allen Sec.Treas Commercial Bank Ride
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