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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1925
Page
2
Postmaster O R York said the Christmas mail campaign in High Point was a success with all mail dispatched by 4 p m on December 24. Local clerks processed about 1 000 000 pieces during the season and Dec receipts will set a record. about 20 000 parcels delivered with five trucks in service and only five damaged items.
A. C. Garrett was chosen president of the High Point chamber of commerce at a directors meeting last week. T. D. Gilliam was named vice president and Forace Hayworth treasurer with Frank J. Sizemore re-elected secretary. A large slate of new directors includes Carter Dalton and W. A. Ring among others.
Mr and Mrs J H McCain and family express sincere appreciation for kindnesses shown during the illness and death of their beloved little Thelma H McCain.
R L Robie of New York representing the International Bible Students association will lecture Monday at 7 30 pm in the municipal court room here. He discusses redemption and humanity gaining life without sickness or death fear. The meeting is free and no collection will be taken.
The Improved Order of Red Men distribute Christmas gifts to orphans and widows of deceased members and to aged members. Chickasaw tribe conducted the distribution led by sachem A. W. Clark and sachem-elect W. P. Jester. Next Chickasaw tribe meeting set for Wednesday night December 30.
A brief line observes that some people are naturally foolish while others behave similarly due to lack of better judgment. The remark hints at contrasting types of behavior within a group.
New York telegram reports Vincent Richards of Yonkers top the Metropolitan tennis singles ranking list, with Mallory leading the women's division. The list includes fifty men and ten women, highlighting a large, representative ranking.
In San Francisco on December 26 the West edged the East six to nothing in a charity all-star football game. Proceeds benefited the hospital for crippled children. Brick Miller of California scored a third-period touchdown with a failed kick, and Navy Bill Ingram of Indiana coached in the event.
The Gang and the Men's Evangelistic club will gather at the First Reformed Church this afternoon at 6 o'clock. No formal program is planned, and the event will focus on testimonies from Christian men, which are a highlight of these meetings.
The Pittsburgh National League champions will send pitchers and catchers to Paso Robles February 21 for spring training with a smaller rookie group. Infielders and outfielders depart February 28 for workouts in Paso Robles and the West. A series of exhibitions is planned and the second team may be eliminated after rookies depart.
Banff Alberta, Dec 26 AP A world championship dog derby to the top of the world and back will run February 5 to 11 marking the longest race in history. The Calgary to Great Divide to Banff course will exceed the Pal Derby by 23 miles with the Strong Heart trophy and 1000 dollars awarded. Teams travel 133 miles from Calgary to 5300 feet then return to Banff via Lake Louise for a total of 178 miles.
Bob Coleman longtime manager of the San Antonio club in the Texas league has joined the Boston Red Sox coaching staff. He will assist young pitchers and serve as a general handyman. Coleman previously played as a catcher for Columbus in the American Association.
London reports the latest feminine invasion of masculine dress in a smoking suit. The outfit features jackets and trousers in Chinese style, dark colors, heavy embroidery, worn at women only smoking parties where cigarettes replace tea.
Eddie Dyer an 8 year old violin prodigy from Auburn New York traveled to Washington to perform for President and Mrs Coolidge. Peter Kurtz, also a local violinist, directs the boy’s training and Auburn Kiwanis Club provides financial support for the trip.
Overseas veterans express hesitation to reengage with new duties and environments, fearing direct exposure and challenges that previously felt manageable. The sentiment reflects lasting caution after service in uncertain overseas theaters.
Thirteen High Point residents joined the Hollywood by the Sea tour of Florida. The group traveled yesterday on private pullman attached to train No. 45, led by J. A. Latimer of High Point with members including J. C. Sheloff, Vivia Matsen, Rosa Shields, Vera Idol, Edna Morganthaler, Merial Groves, Berta Coletrane, Robert R. Blackburn, E. L. Chandler, W. H. Coletrane, J. M. Sams, and Genevieve Moore.
In Calcutta the Vice regal Cup produced a rare match of the top four finishers with the Emperor’s Cup from last week. Orange William, owned by A. E. Ephram, won again, finishing first by a neck as a 3 to 1 favorite.
A brief quip notes that love makes people park by the roadside because they cannot see how to drive the car.
East and west all star teams opened their exhibition game in San Francisco to aid the Shriners hospital for crippled children. Uniformed Shriners staged stunts before a crowd of about 68 000 in ideal weather.
Wheat rose broadly in Chicago trading with gains of 4 to 7 1 2 cents and earlier spikes near 9 3 4 cents. Argentina harvest damage from rain and tight U S stocks backed the advance as corn and oats firmed and provisions varied.
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