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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1923

Page

2

Tri-State Medical Session Closes With New Officers to Be Named

Doctors from three states gathered at the Sheraton for the Tri-State Medical Association where about 200 physicians attended the final sessions. Lectures by Dr. Hedblom of Mayo Clinic and Dr. Herrick of New York highlighted the pneumonia symposium, with topics on chronic empyema and arterial hypertension. Dr. Cotton of Trenton addressed mental disease origins in a public program at Wesley Memorial Church.

Tri-State Medical Association Sheraton Hotel Carl A. Hedblom Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn W. W. Herrick New York Hedblom Association Herrick William Deb. MacNider Medical Faculty University of North Carolina James H. Culpepper Norfolk Washington Russell Cecil Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Physicians of the Tri- State Association Henry A. Cotton Trenton N. J Cotton North Carolina

Secret Service Nets Counterfeit Gang Across Nation

Secret Service agents launched a nationwide sweep targeting a large international counterfeit ring. They say up to 1,000 members may be involved with operations in Chicago Detroit San Francisco and other cities and that $1 to $10 million in bogus bills and stamps circulated. Twenty one arrestees were jailed in New York with bonds from 25000 to large sums and two others in Newark New Jersey awaited bond.

New York Secret Service Chicago Detroit San Francisco Newark N. J

Woman's auxiliary of Woodmen to be revived in High Point

Mrs. E. Rogers state manager visits High Point to interview head officers and revive a Woodmen of the World Woman's auxiliary. A former local branch faded after state supervision changes but active members have stayed in the city. A live camp and fraternal momentum support a revival. Mrs. Rogers also serves on the supreme council board.

Raleigh Woodmen ‘of the World E. Rogers North Carolina High Point

School Head To Address Men’s Club Meeting On Education

The Men’s club of St. Mary’s church meets tonight at 8 in the parish house on Washington street to discuss the Sterling Towner educational bill. Weaver W. Marr city schools superintendent and Henry Owens high school English head will speak. Principal L R Johnston cannot attend.

St. Mary’s Church Washington Street Weaver W. Marr Henry Owens L. R. Johnston

Welborn engages architect for three story Commerce Willowbrook building

J S Welborn has hired Harry Barton of Greensboro to draw plans for a three story structure on the corner of Commerce and Willowbrook. Construction will start once plans are finished. The modern building will contain storage rooms on the lower floor and seven apartments on each of the two upper floors. Welborn Supply may use one storage room. remaining space to be rented.

J. S. Welborn Harry Barton Greensboro Commerce and Willowbrook Streets Welborn Supply Company

Bryan visits Rocky Mount for Kiwanis event

William Jennings Bryan arrives in Rocky Mount to address the Tarboro Kiwanis club, welcomed by Kiwanis members from Tarboro Wilson and Rocky Mount. Governor Morrison and Josephus Daniels expected to join him en route to Tarboro for tonight's speaking engagement.

Rocky Mount Tarboro Wilson William Jennings Bryan

Woman Pastor Opens New Jersey Legislature Session

In Trenton on February 22 the New Jersey House opened with prayer by Rev. Elizabeth Padgham of the Onitarian Church of Our Father, Rutherford, marking the first time a woman pastor led the session.

Trenton N. J New Jersey Elizabeth Padgham Onitarian Church of Our Father Rutherford

Stage Set for Elm Street School Carnival Night

Elm Street School prepares a community fair tomorrow from 7 30 to 10 pm in the auditorium. Proceeds fund the school library with events including the Boob Town Promenade and a Hattie Fowler led negro minstrel show.

Elm Street Hattie Fowler High Point

Negress Admits Burning Home Killing McDowells

Atlanta police say Dimple Nix confessed to setting fire to the McDowell home in Decatur causing the deaths of Marion and Willes Mattee McDowell, ages 17 and 15. She allegedly acted in revenge after being discharged by Mrs. McDowell. The blaze damaged the daughters' bedroom, likely started with gasoline and a window‑entry match.

Atlanta

Trinity Beats Davidson Boys in Wrestling Meet

Trinity college wrestlers defeated Davidson 23 to 3 before about 300 spectators. Seaweed Midget dominated with a 167 pound pin in 3 minutes 15 seconds and a heavyweight pin in 4 minutes 45 seconds. Kinzey earned Davidson’s three points on time from McLellan.

Durham Bailey Trinity College Boys Davidson Davidsonians Trinity Kinzey McLellan

Secretary Mellon backs bonus plan use of foreign debt funds

Secretary Mellon told the House Ways and Means Committee chairman Fordney that he has no objection to using money from the foreign debt settlement to pay a soldiers bonus after the funds are received.

Washington Mellon House Fordney Ways and Means Committee

J. M. Ross Dies in Charlotte Now Clarified

J M Ross died at his Charlotte home this week. He is identified as the father of C H Ross, correcting a previous misidentification in yesterday’s paper.

J. M. Ross Charlotte C. H. Ross

Grave Charges Against State Sanatorium Bailiwicks

In Raleigh on February 22 J G Hutchinson a rehabilitation student at NC State College testified before a legislative committee that inmates at the state sanatorium suffered from sour milk rotten eggs dirty linen and rusty linen during his stay January to July 1920 He contracted tuberculosis after being sent to France Dr Ben T Hayes of the US Veterans Bureau supported Dr L B McBrayer the sanatorium superintendent saying the facility is ably managed and that McBrayer is leading a strong campaign against tuberculosis.

Watts Trial Delayed Again As Illness Persists

A. D. Watts former North Carolina tax commissioner had his trial postponed to March 15 due to continued illness. He is hospitalized at a sanatorium with aggravated bladder trouble and prostate gland strictures. Co-defendants Grace Grantham and Robert McDuffy face prostitution and assignation charges.

Raleigh A. D. Watts North Carolina W. C. Harris Watts Shepherd Building Grace Grantham Grantham Robert McDuffy Statesville Police Department of H. F. Long

Middies Fall to Catholic University in Washington

The Naval Academy basketball team lost 2 to 19 to Catholic University in Washington. The Middies face West Point Cadets in their final game of the season on Saturday.

Middies Annapolis Naval Academy Catholic University Players of Washington West Point Cadets

Washingtons Birthday Observed by Nation in 1930s Style

Federal government activities paused across branches except Congress for Washingtons birthday observances. The day featured ceremonies at the Washington Monument with wreath laying by Secretary Weeks and officials, radio broadcasts, and a DAR program at Continental Memorial Hall with Senator Shortridge as principal speaker.

Washington Congress Senate House Washington Monument Weeks Senator Shortridge California The Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Memorial Hall

Parker Says Ku Klux Greater Menace Than Weevils

Governor John M. Parker of Louisiana declares the Ku Klux Klan a greater menace to the southern farmer than the boll weevil and will continue to oppose the organization in response to Governor Hardwick's conference invitation.

Atlanta John M. Parker Louisiana Hardwick

High Point Drives Campaign to Buy C and Y Railroad

A mass meeting in High Point formed committees to raise funds to purchase the Carolina and Yadkin River railroad. The sale result to be reported in Guilford Superior Court with Denton and Thomasville already pledging substantial stock. Committees include J C Sheloff A E Taplin and G W Denny S C Clark.

Carolina and Yadkin River Chamber of Commerce Short Line Railroad T. B. Finley Guilford Superior Court Greensboro High Point Thomasville Denton J. C. Sheloff A. E. Taplin G. W. Denny 8. C. Clark

Educational bill passes House for second time in Raleigh

In Raleigh on February 22 a broad educational bill cleared the House 96 to 1 after a substitute passed. A separate measure by Saunders sought a state department of commerce to collect industry data. A resolution endorsing President Harding's position on the Atlanta cotton conference was unanimously adopted, but calendar action was postponed to 8 pm tonight.

Raleigh Department of Commerce and Industries House Saunders Johnson County Cowles Wilkes Townsend Harnett Everett Durham Harding Atlanta

Waynick Files Suit Against Julian Price in Greensboro

C M Waynick former Daily Record manager filed a superior court complaint against Julian Price asking for 4471.52 plus turnover of a 14513 note and 782.80 owed by the firm, debt Price purportedly assumed when Waynick sold stock November 4 1922.

Greensboro C. M. Waynick The Daily Record J. M. Reece Publishing Company Mason W. Gant Superior Court Julian Price Price Waynick Parker Anderson

Rev W A Lambeth Delivers Rotary Talks Across Virginia

Gastonia February 22 Rev W A Lambeth pastor of Main Street Methodist church spoke at Newport News Rotary Club at noon yesterday and was the principal speaker at Lynchburg Rotary Club today His wife and daughter accompany him and will join in Lynchburg then Charlottesville and finally New York City for ten days Presiding Elder H H Jordan will lead services at Main Street church during his absence

Gastonia W. A. Lambeth Main Street Methodist Church Newport News Va Rotary Club Lynchburg Lambeth Charlottesville

Remains Identified as Local Man Missing Since April

Mrs. H. M. Broach of Putney Georgia and J. B. Shepherd of Roerun Georgia arrived in Lumberton and identified the Park ton body as their brother E. R. Shepherd who disappeared April 11 last year. Relatives noted cuff links worn by the man did not match, and other found items including a pipe, watch, tie gauge and keys were confirmed as his.

Lumberton H. M. Broach Putney J. B. Shepherd Roerun Parkton E. R. Shepherd

Mayfield's Right 10 Seat in Halls Senate Contested

George Beddy files against Earle B Mayfield alleging illegal expenditures and vote fraud in Texas senate race. Petition seeks recount and, if needed, disqualification. Charges level Klan involvement and cloak of patriotism to subvert constitutional government.

Mayfield Halls Senate Washington Associated Press Ki Kinx Senate Earle B. Mayfield Congress Texas George B. Reddy Mr. Mayfield

William G. Balsey Dies at 75 in Greensboro

William George Balsey, 75, longtime Greensboro resident, died at home on February 21 after a three month illness caused by heart failure. A founder and president of Gate City Building and Loan, he also worked with Vanstory Clothing and the Vanstory real estate firm. He helped build the city as a civic leader and elder of the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant.

Greensboro William George Balsey N. Mendenhall Street Mr. Balsey Guilford County Brick Church Gate City Building and Loan Company Vanstory Clothing Company Vanstory and Balsey Presbyterian Church of the Covenant

Parsons Oppose Proposed Bill

Burlington ministers adopt a resolution opposing a proposed amendment to the prohibition bill that would require an officer to see liquor in a car before searching it. Rev. W. H. Taylor, president of the ministers association, said he informed Senator Ray of the action and that the senator would use influence to defeat the amendment.

Burlington Taylor Ray

Mrs. John Logan Dies at 84 Widow of General

Mrs. John A. Logan 84 widow of the Civil War General and former United States senator from Illinois died in Washington after a pneumonia illness.

John Logan Washington John A. Logan Tennessee United States Mllinois

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tri-State Carl A. Hedblem W. J. Bryan Negress State Hospital Wards Island Harris George Washington C.& Y. Railroad Representative Cowles Indorsing Messare Department of Commerce MR. Lambeth Shepherd Ku Klux Klan George Beddy Beddy Wmg. Balsey Parsons
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