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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1926
Page
4
The February 10 1926 issue notes Germany’s move toward League of Nations membership, features Mussolini with a black ball, mentions the Ponzi wife’s arrest and prostration, and comments on London riots and domestic unrest over work.
The article notes a beautiful German film star has run away from Berlin, leaving large bills unpaid. It contrasts her with an American sister who quickly earns money after being acclaimed a star and setting up an sufficient exchequer.
Opinion pieces rally for court action against anti evolution campaigns while urging Greenville South Carolina to hold a public vote on adopting the city manager plan. The Greenville News advocates a formal civic expression at a convenient time, preferably the upcoming primary election.
Oak Hill residents press for a first class school with a budget of 65 000 to 75 000 and a suitable site, arguing the bond campaign promised action. The piece notes Governor McLean will rule on parole for a convict linked to the case, with March 15 set for trial date actions.
The editor notes Gerald Johnson is resigning as professor of the University of North Carolina School of Journalism and will join the Baltimore Sun. The piece contrasts his move with Louis Graves, who left for village journalism and a Chapel Hill weekly. Johnson’s departure saddens the state as he moves to a larger field.
A state paper notes the Newton conviction of Major Bowman for simple assault on a girl and views a one year sentence as harsher than expected. The article contrasts potential penalties under the law with the protection afforded to girls and questions whether the defendant deserved more.
A delegation appeared on behalf of Raleigh policeman Jesse H. Wyatt who received eight months in state prison for manslaughter, urging Governor McLean to nullify the court ruling.
New York readers saw a heated public hearing on Bible readings in public schools. A National Security League spokeswoman argued against teaching the Ten Commandments, claiming it could teach children not to value war. The piece critiques such patriotic zeal and reflects on war and national preparedness. It also notes Nikola Tesla's prediction of women dominating world affairs and praises federal agent J George Wright for defending Osage rights.
In the Seaboard region led by High Point communities campaigns advance for the United Palestine Appeal. Attendees at the Norfolk conference include Judge Bernard A. Rosenblatt Dr. A E Abramowitz Jacob Heckman Paul Himmelfarb Judge Jacob M. Moses Rabbi Edward L. Israel Herman Seidel and other notables. The drive aims to raise 5 million dollars for Hadassah sanitation hospitals and clinics serving Jews Gentiles and Arabs in Palestine with no creed restrictions.
Monarch club members plan a big Ladies Night tomorrow with wives of members invited. Civic club presidents and the Winston-Salem and Greensboro monarch clubs’ presidents will attend. The entertainment committee promises a top program and urges members to bring their wives or their best date.
The senator denounced a tax bill, listing fortunes from estates to benefit various universities and asking whether a Republican coalition would fund a Methodist institution for Democrats. He challenged additions for Presbyterians Catholics and even hinted at the Ku Klux Klan and Mormon groups.
Reservations continue for the Woman's club luncheon at 1 pm tomorrow at the Country Club. Mrs Sears will add seats if needed. Mrs E L McKee of Sylva state president will attend and speak along with other distinguished club women. A special tour feature highlights the social event of the club year.
A snow pile in the backyard likely saved 14 year old George Brown when he walked through an open third floor bedroom window while asleep. He emerged with a fractured wrist and a dislocated shoulder as doctors noted.
The average railroad tie lasts about seven and a half years untreated and about fifteen years when treated with preservative.
An autonomous electric plow is being trialed at the College of Agriculture in Ames Iowa, designed to operate without an attendant.
The mid summer furniture show in July is expected to be the largest in city history as about 20 manufacturing firms seek exhibition space. Demand outpaces six acres of floor space in the expo building, with surrounding structures already rented. Officials foresee continued growth and consider expanding facilities, though no definite plan is made.
New York Brooklyn prodigy Ruth Horn at nine joins high school life. She enjoys the Charleston and Treasure Island but dislikes washing dishes.
The Uwharrie District Council Boy Scouts added 125 new members who took the scout oath at the Presbyterian Hut under Scout Executive Gordon Blair. The Sixth Regional Conference in Atlanta drew 52 delegates from North and South Carolina Georgia and Florida with reports on budgeting camping and a 1926 fund drive. Fire Chief A L Duckett and C H Bartlett visited High Point and ordered furnishings for the Asheville fire department HQ noting High Point’s manufacturing growth and fire hazards.
Mrs J N McCreary hosted the by week ly club on South Main street with a musical program. Miss Gates pupils performed violin and piano numbers while Rose Cardwell and others contributed solos and duets. Local and Thomasville guests participated and refreshments followed hosted by Mrs Byrum.
A large group of Melrose Hosiery Mill girls met at the YWCA to organize a club to be known as the Just We Girls Club. It was announced that meetings will be held every Tuesday at 7 15 PM at the YWCA.
The Elberfeld sisters, daughters of Kid Elberfeld, form a basketball quintet and win their first game in Chattanooga. A fragment mentions a metal rolling process and a German scientist’s elastic transperces material.
This year marks the seventy fifth anniversary of the manufacture of ice cream as a commercial industry, celebrating a long history of production and consumption.
Having qualified as administratrix of the estate of J L Strayhorn deceased late of Guilford County North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims against estate of deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at High Point North Carolina on or before February 9 1927 or this notice will be pleaded in that of their recovery All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This is the 9th day of February 1926 Mrs J L Strayhorn Administratrix of J L Strayhorn estate 10 17 24 3 3 10 17
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