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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1926
Page
4
A meditation on John 4:35 42 urges believers to seize the present harvest of good works. The text emphasizes not the past or future, but now as God’s ripe opportunity to share life through service and generous giving. Prayer asks for clarity to value ordinary life and avoid selling days for pottage.
The note asserts Bramham is not the president of the Piedmont Republican Club of Randolph, clarifying leadership status within the local party group.
A scientist using an audiometer reports the capitol as the noisiest location in Washington, a fact the nation had largely known long before the modern measurement. The finding underscores a longstanding noise issue in the nation’s capital.
A Washington building, the White House, faces a costly project with an estimated roof cost near half a million dollars. The number underscores the expense tied to political office infrastructure.
North Carolina faces a radio broadcast shortage as no wavelengths are available. Officials contemplate continuing the use of an ordinary megaphone for public announcements and ballyhooing efforts amid the spectrum limitation.
The article argues that Asheville should widen streets as cities grow. It notes North Carolina cities spend vast sums to widen streets to match growth and criticizes delay in Hickory. It urges guided action rather than postponement and cites growth pressures.
The article argues tennis fans overreact to defeats of Tilden, while golf stars like Bobby Jones can rebound from losses. It notes that a great tennis player may have bad days, and a golfer can stage comebacks, with Big Bill showing a comeback in singles and doubles against French challengers.
Lexington in Davidson county considers erecting a Lincoln monument in the courthouse square. City officials and the chamber of commerce leaders back the tribute to the Civil War president noting his role in preserving union and the respect earned from both regions. The piece argues for a southern commemoration of Lincoln amid calls for renewed sectional healing.
Hearst editor Mr. Brisbane writes a syndicated column printed in many papers for a small weekly fee. His pieces promote California with lavish, costless advertising, leveraging strong salesmen to reach millions daily.
A Chicago and Cook County push to Congress seeks a federal probe into alleged criminal conditions. The vice president forwards the petition via the Senate, from the Better Government Association amid concerns of collusion between criminals and officers. The move aims to reveal an unholy alliance and restore trust.
The league considers intervention as Chicago struggles to restore order and curb lawlessness. While specifics are lacking the petition signals substantial backing for federal action to curb city turmoil.
A Paris dispatch reports French veterans at Verdun anniversary services recalling the battle as a warning. They warn nations must avoid another war by learning the true fruits of victory and by unselfish action to preserve peace for all, French and German included.
Rumors say Sea Board Air Line may bid against Atlantic Coast Line for the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad, now under receivership. Sea board has previously shown interest but has not confirmed any bid. The A B and A bonds could fetch sixty cents on the dollar as the property heads to auction.
Washington dispatch reports the Indian government estimates its Indian cotton crop at 5 064 000 bales in the second forecast. The f oreign cable cites Indian official sources and comes to the agriculture department in Washington via AP.
Chicago and visiting Catholics will receive communion and pray for Pope Pius XI at the June 20 opening of the International Eucharistic Congress. The plan uses a stadium outdoor altar at Soldiers Field with a rail enclosure and a team of priests distributing communion to reduce congestion. Indoor sessions at the Coliseum will cover the theme The Holy Eucharist the Christian Life.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Jackson who died after a long illness were held yesterday at Welch Memorial M P Church with Rev T E Pierce Rev O L Ruth and Rev Herman T Stephens officiating Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery She died in the western part of the state after pneumonia The body arrived Thursday night and was taken to Young's funeral home Floral bearers included Dora Leonard May Leonard Wilma Dickens Oora Parrish Fredie Dennis and Nellie Gray Pallbearers were Marie Dickens John W Allred Carrie Allred Bennie Boone Alvis Gunger and George Tate.
Funeral services for George W. Auman who died in Lexington after a brief illness were held at Asbury church Montgomery county with Rev. Mr. Bennett officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was 72 and survived by his widow six children two sisters and three brothers with multiple relatives in Lexington Erlanger Alpena Pass and Seagrove.
Fourteen cars of eastbound Southern railway freight train number 84 derailed at Bostain Bridge three miles west of Statesville. The engine and four cars crossed the bridge while the rest derailed on the embankment. Several cars tumbled over 50 feet and most carried coal. No injuries confirmed. five boys were reported to have boarded the cars at Newton, but no trace found. Cleanup is under way and normal passenger service should resume in a few hours.
CHICAGO Feb 27 AP Senator George Wharton Pepper of Pennsylvania and Secretary of Commerce Hoover travel to Illinois to counter attacks on the World Court by Borah and Reed and to aid Senator William B. McKinley in his renomination bid. McKinley faces opposition from Col. Frank L. Smith who voted for the World Court.
Judges in the Enterprise sponsored beauty contest at the Amvurih an theater said they would choose the winner today at 6 PM. The paper will carry the winner’s name and picture tomorrow morning. Finalists include Lois Setzer of 118 Elm Street Bert Nance of 711 East Commerce Street and Wanda Penny of 115 Taylor Street. About 20 of roughly 100 entrants were called to the Sheraton hotel for judging after ten days of submissions and screening by the contest editor.
Ten real estate transactions were recorded in Guilford county yesterday by High Point residents, totaling about 17000 dollars. The largest sale was J L Newton to W A Ring for 7500 dollars of three tracts adjoining Willis property and the Southern railway. Other notable transfers include King to Denton for 500 dollars, Kester to Hooks for 1500 dollars, and Isaacon to Zeigler for 2000 dollars in various townships.
Herbert Hoover secretary of commerce writes to the local chamber urging a representative at the national conference on street and highway safety in Washington March 23 24 25. He cites rising traffic deaths from 1923 to 1924 and notes 85 percent involve autos, urging action to reduce loss of life.
In December 1924 the LENGLEN-WILLIS meeting reviewed eight special committees on accident reduction. They prepared consolidated legislative and regulatory principles, and urged cooperative work and future actions. Hoover asked for local representation details and requested names for the conference and committee reports.
The article notes plans for a national conference inviting thousands of delegates from organizations across the country. It anticipates widespread discussion of new ideas on saving human life through preventive measures to be presented at the event.
A New York financial syndicate led by Phelps Penn & Co L F Rothchilds & Co and Eastman Dillon & Co won municipal bond bids in Charlotte for 1.52 million dollars with a 14 729 premium. Bonds carry 4 1 2 percent interest.
Hampton of Key West shoots 66 for the opening round in Tampa on February 27 as the leaderboard begins to take shape for the tournament.
The Florida Open championship opens with a star list led by Bobby Jones of Atlanta noted as the title favorite though he did not enter the tournament. The field features leading players vying for the title on a favorable course setup.
High Point chapter of the Red Cross exceeded its quota in a statewide drive for necessities at Oteen. It was the first chapter in the state to meet or surpass its goal, illustrating strong community support.
The Commerce Department announced a temporary commercial agreement with Turkey granting most favored nation treatment to products of the other country. The pact aims to promote trade by reducing discrimination and clarifying tariff conditions between the two nations.
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