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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1925
Page
2
A 1925 year in review from a North Carolina paper recounts New Year reflections, jokes about Duke students, weather forecasts from British sources, and a light take on crime, politics, and social norms. It notes a Duke student literary turn, 1924 thrift trends, and a low lynching count.
The piece laments neglect and ironies in Asheville, recalling last year’s nail-hunting for calendars and now seeking a calendar to fit new nails. It mentions Asheville advertising itself to attract new residents and notes authorities are hunting some of them amid a critique of Congress curbing newspaper circulation.
The Lexington Dispatch reports that the Associated Press released Wake Forest College’s 1925 football schedule listing eight games on Sundays, reflecting the Demon Deacons’ revised travel and game plan for the season.
The statistician notes a drop from fifth to twelfth in farm production value, warning that lack of self protection in marketing harms farmers. The text recalls North Carolina supplying Barnum with several of his best attractions and jokes about the old state's luck regarding Barnum’s supposed “sucker.”
The 1924 building year in High Point totaled near two million dollars, dominated by small homes. Few large public structures were finished, many residences priced from 3000 to 10000 dollars. Builders expect 1925 to bring more housing and new construction aligned with continued industrial growth, with major expansion across industries and city development. Commissioner Graham urges farmers to unite, expand markets, and ship produce by the carload to boost North Carolina agriculture.
The budget request to the state includes 2.445 million for permanent improvements as part of a six year plan for state institutions. It notes only a remainder of the original 20 million investment, with 5.14 million already appropriated to the University. The piece argues for maintenance increases and cites fiscal priorities between education and highways.
Yale psychologist Professor Robert Yerkes reports that chimpanzees think and solve problems ideationally, suggesting they are intellectually closer to humans than previously believed. He spoke in Washington noting evidence is abundant, and he doubts it impossible to teach reading or writing, depending on evolution.
A discussion on North Carolina's stubborn self praise and public image in a letter to the New York Times. The author argues repeated boasting may backfire, urges balance between pride and acknowledging poverty, and predicts the state may outgrow its introspective tone by the next era.
A reflective piece discusses how usage and farming underlie civilization, noting a year of battling harsh weather, high costs, and fluctuating income to keep farming viable. It recalls responsibility since accountability ages and includes a colorful anecdote about Rastus and Mandy, ending with the question of what is gained from yearly toil.
Classes resumed at High Point College yesterday after the Christmas holidays. Most out-of-town students arrived Wednesday and begin duties Thursday, with some delaying until Sunday. Several new students entered Thursday as a patrons and officials meeting discussed the institution’s finances and pledge collection. The second semester starts in late January with a date to be announced.
Rising stock prices ushered in the new year on the stock exchange. The first sale was 100 shares of Tidewater at 130, up 1 2. Quotations were unchanged or higher from Wednesday. Radio Corporation rose 4 1 4 points to 69, a record high. Atchison, Reading and Pan-American shares advanced jointly, General Electric dipped.
The welfare board of High Point expresses gratitude for gifts and baskets donated during Christmas. They thank individuals and organizations for helping provide baskets to needy families, noting many children and mothers benefited and some would have had no Santa last year without the community’s generosity.
Duke Eldridge known as Rube Eldridge, longtime summer pitcher, has received his unconditional release from the High Point Piedmont league club. He seeks a new team, hoping for high pay and proximity to his farm, with possible talks of Raleigh and Hardin Herndon. Eldridge says he is open to opportunities in North Carolina or elsewhere and will decide as spring workouts begin.
In New York on January 2 optimistic trade views lifted cotton futures about 6 points at the open with March at 24.82 and July at 25.25 as selling from bears met by strong demand. Liverpool quotes eased but sterling gains and early bullish cotton goods contracts supported the advance amid estimates of world cotton supply near 30.7 million bales against last year’s use of about 19.93 million.
Chicago grain traders quoted wheat rising on European reports that Argentine wheat sells higher than U S wheat, but heavy selling soon pushed prices down. Corn followed with a broad decline as oats also turned lower after an initial gain, while provisions held above prior levels.
Boy Scouts of Uwharrie district plan to select a permanent camp site at a meeting in the chamber of commerce rooms at 7 30 pm Tuesday. Hickory lodge near James town is favored for its accessibility and prior camp use. Oak Ridge offered but too distant for High Point. Finances are sound. Lexington and Thomasville have paid quotas. High Point funds come from the Community chest.
Three voluntary members were added to the chamber of commerce this morning in response to yesterday’s statement that the day is coming when people will join voluntarily. The new members are George T. Wood, Victor Steve Works, and M. T. Kearns. The secretary hopes others will join.
New Orleans cotton opened firm with small gains despite Liverpool being lower. March rose to 24.77 and May to 25.05, up 17 points from the prior close. Trading eased slightly after the first hour on profit taking, but the undertone remained firm. Weather map showed little rain across the belt and continued low temperatures.
Sam Y. Bryson resigns as mayor of Andersonville while in Asheville after a suit for 50000 dollars by Bonnie Brooks alleging alienation of affections. Acting mayor Dr W B Kirk reported Bryson fled to Asheville after Brooks allegedly fired three shots. Bryson did not appear in person. His attorney Robert K Reynolds sent the resignation.
James T. Montague offers a reflective poem as winter grips the course. A golf veteran laments the end of the game, bids farewell to clubs and memories, and notes plans to travel to Miami. Interleaved prosaic lines show era satire and aphoristic quips from the era.
A joint Methodist Protestant summer conference will be held at High Point College in June. Pastors sessions run June 15 to 19, and Young People's sessions June 16 to 26. Most daytime activities occur at the Children's Home near the college, with joint evening sessions on campus. Organizers aim to attract national denomination figures, including Dr. C. E. Fortlens of Westminster Theological Seminary.
Dr Goodell secretary to the department of evangelism and Dr Dan Poll ing of Marble Collegiate Church lead the Federal Council of Churches event in New York City. More than 300 delegates expected to attend. Young people housed in college dormitories, pastor entertained at Childress home.
In Gastonia on January 2, Mrs Eliza beth Varnadoe 52 and her three year old grandson James Varnadoe were struck by Southern Railway passenger train 36 while crossing tracks on the way to a store. The woman died en route to a hospital. the child died at the scene. Mrs Varnadoe was a Chester South Carolina native who had lived in Gastonia for five years with her son W C Varnadoe father of the child. The train was said to be accelerating after leaving the station and stopped within two car lengths.
The third annual reunion of the 1922 local high school graduates gathered at Miss Rachel Walsh home on Lindsay Street last night. Despite bad weather a small but spirited crowd of alumni attended. The graduates, now mostly college students, spent the evening playing bridge and dancing.
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