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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1926
Page
12
North Carolina draws inquiries on climate from prospective settlers, especially coastal conditions, with the Weather Bureau noting vast regional variety. Officials say data are widely available, and interest includes roads, schools, farming, and weather patterns across the state.
Oscar de Lima Mayer, his wife, and Miss Ora Ford recount a 3 500 mile, three month trek from La Paz to the Amazon down rivers including the Beni and Roosevelt's River of Doubt. They faced savage tribes, man eating crocodiles, gnats and mosquitoes, and subsisted on rice turtle eggs and monkey meat.
Raleigh on New Year observed as state offices close and business halts until tomorrow morning. At noon Chief Justice Stacey to administer oath to Will's Brogden of Durham as associate justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, succeeding Justice L. R. Varser. Governor McLean invited to sit with the court during the ceremony as Durham and other city officials attend. Governor and Mrs. McLean host a social reception at the executive mansion that evening, the second public function of his term and Mrs. McLean's first attending since illness.
In London on January 1, vividly colored wigs return to vogue with blue green and pinkish mauve dominating ballrooms. Women dye their own hair or buy natural or silk wig stands. some hairdressers rent wigs to match evening gowns.
Exeter January 1. An advertisement placed by his wife led to the return of B C Matthews an Exeter insurance broker after eight months of wandering as a victim of amnesia. He recalled his name and home upon seeing the appeal.
State leaders predict 1926 will bring continuing prosperity in agriculture industry and employment. Commissioner Grist foresees growth from 1925, while Insurance Commissioner Wade notes record life insurance business and major fire prevention gains across cities.
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