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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1926
Page
4
Meditation contrasts light and darkness from John 3 14 21 urging to see God as Father not Judge. It warns disobedience hides happiness while Christ reveals filial love and God’s beauty, asking for deliverance from vanity and self. The note ends with a reflection on optimism and pessimism.
The piece argues that Mexico's perceived need for less religion might instead indicate a deeper demand for more religious influence shaping public life and policy. It analyzes cultural and political tensions around faith in modern Mexico.
General Andrews backs jailing all violators of the prohibition law. He cites two main challenges: catching offenders and the need to enlarge jail capacity.
Congressman Upshaw of Georgia retracts earlier decision not to seek re election. He cites changing circumstances and notes that mood about retention of office often shifts with time.
Representatives of the Federation of Women's Clubs of North Carolina the State Federation of Women Voters and the YWCA urged state officials to ask the Federal Woman's Bureau to survey the conditions of women in industry. They noted southern states already received such surveys and stressed the aim to learn true conditions and identify needed improvements. They emphasized service to womanhood and the duty of leaders to obtain accurate information.
A group of Washington newspaper men plans a nationwide daily geared to unbiased federal reporting. The paper would act as a government gazette, handling national interest matters, not full country-wide news gathering. The project seeks civic value despite practicality concerns.
The planning and zoning commission meeting cleared minor objections to zoning in principle with no protests against its fundamentals. The public faces a second review in two weeks before the city council votes, and the ordinance is likely to become law.
The governor praises Guilford county for the tubercu losis program at Jamestown sanatorium and urges other counties to follow with centralized hospitals or collaborative sanatoria. He notes North Carolina has not conquered TB but progress is made and thousands still die. A separate note cites Leland Stanford University on taller, heavier modern girls and calls for comparing past and present health.
The Greensboro High Point road widening to 100 feet gains momentum with half frontages dedicated in Greensboro and plans for High Point to begin from that end. A 30 foot central concrete strip with gravel sides is proposed, creating park spaces and a scenic corridor likely to boost property values and regional development along the 15 mile stretch.
A column recalls crowd reactions to faith healers in Nuevo Laredo and broader fads from world’s end fears to war hopes. It notes persistent truth: progress comes from work, sacrifice, and neighborly kindness, not grand schemes. It highlights Marion Talley’s Met debut and Kansas City support for her education.
William J Smith a well known Trinity farmer died at a local hospital after weeks of declining health. Born January 14 1957 in Stocks county he moved to High Point then Trinity. Survived by four sons two daughters three brothers one sister and several relatives. Funeral services held at Mechanicsville Baptist Church with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
Julius O Newton 72 died at 6 am at 129 Ward street after years of pelegra. Born January 9 1958 in Guilford County he was among the county's oldest citizens. Survived by widow Frances Peace two sons O B and A Newton of High Point three daughters Maggie Anderson Burlington Sallie of Pinehurst and Fred Franklin of this city and one sister Maggie Kennedy Sophia. Funeral at 1 30 pm tomorrow at home then Pros pect M E church at 2 30 pm Elder Ballinger to officiate pallbearers named.
Funeral services for J Lonnie Kiser who died suddenly at his home were held at Calvary Reformed church near Thomasville with Rev C L Ruth and Rev Dugan Cox officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with pallbearers H R Williams EK W Jennings T BD Byer J D House S D Robbins and P R Middlebrook. Floral bearers included Miss Ruth Crews Miss Irene Nicholson Miss Sadie Soares Miss Myrtle Shalkford Miss Myrtle Loflin.
Miss Susie West reports 293 age certificates issued in 1925 for High Point minors. Twelve certificates were lost, and 61 employment certificates were issued for children allowed to work with 29 later reported lost.
The insomnia club organized late night sessions of social games before poker existed, serving as a precursor to modern gaming culture and the development of betting card play.
Campbell Scott of New York outlines High Point zoning to keep the city free from nuisances. He describes an industrial focused layout with zones for residential and business areas, rail-adjacent industrial districts, and flexibility to amend as needed.
W C Stallings is appointed Guilford County sanitary officer starting March 1 and will work with Dr R M Buie to combat disease. The first campaign targets insanitary surface closets as the health department urges residents to enforce sanitary laws and observe privy, housing, and well hygiene to fight typhoid amid two current cases and two rural deaths.
Go early to avoid the rush as Harold Lloyd appears in one of his biggest features at the Broadhurst on Friday.
G. A. Conrad, proprietor of a Willowbrook and Ward street store, was convicted in municipal court on two counts for operating a vehicle under the influence and violating liquor laws. Fined $100 and costs, $25 and costs, he filed an appeal with bonds set at $200 and $50. Witnesses testified of a Thomasville trip to bring back Minnie Sexton and Beulah Dixon. Dixon claimed Conrad drank throughout the return trip and threatened to drive through a haystack. Other defendants faced sentences or fines, with various conditions and warnings issued by Judge Mac Rae as the case stretched through testimony and witness accounts. The article also notes wedding plans for Billy Wehle’s troupe in Thomasville, with elaborate preparations and a high-capacity Palace theater venue.
Norval Roberts and Miss Myrtice Stedman of the touring musical comedy There She Goes will wed tonight on the Palace theater stage in Thomasville. The couple, who met under three months ago, hail from Detroit and Allants Georgia. Reverend M Q Alexander of the First Baptist Church will officiate.
The High Point Commandery meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed until tomorrow night. Work in Knight Templar's degree will take place.
The February 24 close saw an overnight surge of selling orders. New York Canners fell 1.25, International Telephone and Foundation down one point, Bethlehem reached a yearly low amid financing concerns, and United States Steel dipped to 127.75. Pan American rose 1.5 points on the opening.
Wheat opened with an upward tilt in Chicago trading but reduced gains as eastern houses increased selling. Oats were steady to 14 cents higher before holding near opening levels. The provision market trended weak in line with hog values.
Washington February 24 Prince Antoine Bisco the retiring Romanian minister presented his letters of recall to President Coolidge in a formal diplomatic ceremony, signaling the transition in Romania’s embassy leadership.
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