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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1927
Page
4
A short Bible verse from Matthew chapter seven verse six appears, warning against giving what is holy to dogs and pearls to swine, reflecting a moral admonition on discerning receivers and sacred value.
Excerpt from James Russell Lowell poem praising June days as perfect and in tune with nature. The prose reflects life stirring in clods, meadows, and flowers. Imagery of cowslips, buttercups, and every leaf as a happy creature's palace appears in the verse.
The Wilkes bar resolved unanimously that Johnson J. Hayes should be the judge if a new federal district court is created in the third district. Hayes, a Greensboro lawyer, is viewed as qualified by training and political service, with J. J. Parker noted as another youthful federal judge candidate.
City council favorably viewed a plan for trial bus service on regular schedules to serve at least four times as many people as current streetcar routes. The proposal targets the college community, baseball park area, Emerywood, and other areas lacking transit, with Public Service Company operatives to partner.
The state faces a clash within its ranks as opponents and supporters of masking policies clash over an anti-masking bill. Rivers Johnson introduces the measure amid partisan debate, signaling a broader effort to unmask or restrain masked affiliations among professed purists.
A North Carolina audience welcomes Rev. Mr. Haywood as voices condemn the Klan’s danger yet applaud reform. The piece notes two recent emotional crises the state faced, including battles over anti Bible education and a return toward civil enlightenment led by Grady and others while condemning idolization of controversial figures.
Merchants' Association backs constitutional amendment to classify intangible personal property separately for ad valorem tax. They argue current system omits vast wealth like bank deposits, suggesting lower rates would bring these assets onto the books and ease tax burdens on farms, homes, and business. Critics cite federal results where lower rates boosted revenue.
A fragmented note asserts that gold underpins modern civilization, while questioning the true role of wealth and power held by men in shaping society.
Henry Steenbock, UW agricultural chemistry professor, refused a $2 million bid to commercialize his calcium-boosting food method. He transferred rights to the university and aims for wide human benefit, saying wealth would derail his life purpose. The piece notes lawmakers in the capitol have been fighting over bills, reflecting strong passion in public life.
Spring arrives with hints of gold discoveries in northern Ontario and bustling chambers of commerce. Circuses seek sword swallowers while a 145 year old asks a 181 year old in Russia, provoking jokes about age. Connecticut peds laws drop tail light rules at night as snow falls in jokes.
A resident of Omaha achieves a chewing gum championship record by stuffing 101 sticks in his mouth at once, illustrating rapid, unusual progress in popular contests.
The Asheville Times supports a Raleigh bill to cap small loans at 6 to 8 percent for amounts up to 300 and require licensing. It argues a Sage Foundation style uniform small loan law brings lenders under regulatory control, reducing unlicensed abuse and protecting borrowers who lack bank access.
Mrs Temperence R Maynard born August 1 1844 in Wake County NC died February 17 1927 at her home 209 West Green Street High Point after sixty four years. She joined the Methodist church young and later accepted Seventh Day Adventist beliefs in 1913 and remained faithful. Survived by six children and several grandchildren with two granddaughters also church members. Resting at Oakwood Cemetery.
The junior-senior club of the High Point high school girl reserves met at 6 pm at the YMCA on East Russell Street. Frances Eshelman outlined the service committee policies while Louise Jennings reported the club finances. Wanda Penny presided and Edith Miliken announced a new social program and a devotional titled In Tune With God as girls sang several reserve songs.
The Pitcairn Aviation company of Philadelphia submitted the only bid opened by the post office department for the New York Atlanta overnight air mail service. It proposed to carry the mail for 3.00 dollars per pound including equipment.
After an all night session with fewer than half the membership present, the Senate reached a quorum at 9:07 a m and resumed the filibuster against the Boulder Canyon bill.
Plum colored serge trim with black braid features a daytime frock by a noted designer. The style emphasizes tailored lines and refined detailing in a single, polished ensemble.
A column argues against a law forcing women to reveal ages at license bureaus. It frames age as a negotiable asset and urges women to reject cosmetic pretense and marital fear. The piece calls for women to embrace education, voting rights, and independence over social pressure to look younger.
The Borah led committee considers a fact finding tour to Central American republics to review the Nicaraguan dispute and Mexican oil and land law tensions. Administration allies worry the trip could embarrass the State Department as policy debates continue. Borah remains openly critical of U S Nicaragua policy and sympathetic to the Sacasa faction.
Greensboro Feb 23 AP Thomas J Harkins of Asheville is expected to be appointed as third district attorney in North Carolina due to the creation of a third federal district Judge E Y Webb may appoint in term if President Coolidge does not act promptly Webb favors Harkins a former assistant district attorney and a Republican
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