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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1923
Page
4
A Salvation Army brass band braves bitter cold on Christmas Eve, singing old songs and spreading Jesus love to men in a shabby town. Homely hearts shed wrongs as the crowd hears the message amid snow and wind, keeping faith alive in hard times.
A curio of short opinions and anecdotes references Mrs. Mallory and Suzzanne with mutual desire, mentions auto-healer Emile Cone, and notes Washington's famed minds. Washington headlines into North Carolina sweet potato supremacy at 93 percent, and Georgia gets the word as the world concert notes echo in American tune. A quip about wives and husbands caps the piece.
Editorial argues Roscoe Arbuckle should not be permanently ostracized by Will Hays. It contends public opinion decides Arbuckle's fate, and one man's moral authority cannot bind all future industry decisions.
Raleigh dispatches dismiss rumors of opposition to J Elwood Cox on the State Highway Commission after resignations. The Enterprise notes Cox’s firm stance against partisan clashes, praising his integrity and service to district and state. It argues critics are few and weak, and the highway program serves the state as a whole.
The Raleigh paper notes frost relief gave way to shock at coal bills as prices rose since April strike. Data from the Richmond News Leader shows run of mine at $1.75 now $5.50, washed pea $1.80 to $7.50, with special sizes up to $14, while labor costs cited by operators add little to the rise. The piece hopes Harding's coal commission can craft a plan to end the intolerable prices and restore justice in the industry.
A bulletin to Secretary Frank Sizemore of the High Point chamber lists 1,529 U S chambers of commerce and shows counts for many countries worldwide including England 152 France 161 Germany 15 Italy 44 Japan 19 India 26 Mexico 30 Australia 48 Brazil 31 and others, noting some countries not included in the list.
Dr Elwood C Perisho will address both 11 oclock and 56 vesper services at the Friends church This High Point figure now serves Guilford College as field agent and lecturer and formerly held the presidency at the University of South Dakota He is well known for chautauqua lectures and educational work overseas
M. P. Hicks, an employee of the state highway commission, was hit while crossing South Main between High and Commerce by a car driven by J. E. Barnes of Greensboro. Hicks sustained only minor bruises and scratches.
I. B. Dunn of the traffic department, recently posted to Atlanta, has returned to the Greensboro division. He will base his headquarters in Greensboro but live in High Point, informing friends of the change.
After the Christmas break the Elks band will restart weekly rehearsals at the Elks club on Broad Street Monday night. A large stock of new music has been acquired and the group plans outdoor concerts in warm weather. The band seeks new instrumental talent and will begin serious practice by 7:45 PM.
A barn at 315 Willowbrook Street, behind Mrs Brown Ship'ett’s residence, burned around 11 this morning. Firemen from stations 2 and 3 fought the blaze. the wooden structure and contents valued about 200 were destroyed with no insurance, origin suspected to be a dropped cigarette by boys.
In San Augustine Texas Mrs Lillian Knox 38 widow of Hiram Knox a timberman is bound over for 5000 dollars after a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Stark. The bond awaits grand jury action in March and relates to the alleged slaying of her husband.
North Main street churches report service times and events. First Methodist Protestant led by Rev. George R. Brown holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m and services at 11 a m and 730 p m. Saint Marys Episcopal lists Holy Communion at 8 a m and 11 a m with Sunday school at 930 and Bible class at 10. First Presbyterian notes services at 11 a m and 730 p m with 945 am Bible school and choir music. Additional meetings include missionary society events, Christian Endeavor, and prayer gatherings scheduled through Monday to Wednesday.
The First Reformed church announces Rev Milton John W Hedrick has been named superintendent. The appointment places Hedrick in leadership of the church’s administrative and pastoral programs, guiding missions, education, and community outreach.
Wesley Memorial Methodist led by Rev Emmett Kennedy McLarty with Sunday school run by B Harmon at 9 3? Preaching by the pastor at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Green Street Baptist with Rev J E Lanier and R L Winfrey preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m communion follows the 11 o clock service weekly prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m choir practice Friday junior intermediate advanced intermediate and senior B Y P U meet Sunday 6 45 p m
Dr A T Stilk founder of osteopathy outlines the view of osteopathy as a body acting like a machine that benefits from proper adjustment diet hygiene and environment He notes osteopathy helps nervous disorders rheumatism and many acute diseases including the 1918 19 influenza epidemic Dr Sharp a graduate of Still College speaks of high professional standards and association memberships in North Carolina Mid Atlantic and American Osteopathic groups He is active with the High Point Chamber of Commerce and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics
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