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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
2
Enumerators led by L. J. Ingram prepare for the government census in High Point township. They seek cooperation and warn against delays as residents guess the population, with estimates around 20 000 and notes of notable growth over the last decade.
In Winston-Salem the Presbyterian congregations near completion of a state campaign to fund Presbyterian colleges. About 45 000 dollars has been raised with a goal of 50 600 dollars. Dr Lily notes strong results and a local donor offers 50 000 dollars to endow a chair at Davidson College. The statewide drive seeks one million dollars to split among colleges, with Davidson slated to receive 400 000 dollars, plus potential 100 000 from the educational board and 60 000 from another gift if the total is raised.
Guilford superior court opened in Greensboro with Judge P. J. McElroy presiding. The day focused on divorce cases and alimony disputes as the January term was delayed. Ten divorces were granted including Kelly Potts v Mamie Potts and Cora McAdoo v Jessie McAdoo, with several other cases continued.
Charles Bunyan, creator of a self built aerial sled, plummeted into the icy Mississippi when the sled failed to lift over an airhole. The driver was saved. the sled disappeared beneath the water.
A strange dog roams Harborville shore near wreckage believed from the T W Allen. Dr Parker F Slocomb, urged by a Halifax customs officer, investigates if a dog aboard the ill fated New Bedford schooner. The Alien sailed November 19 with twenty crew and six passengers. Ancient shoes noted in a 2200 B C Egyptian papyrus.
The Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago will scientifically test applicants for bank jobs. Psychologists will gauge brain speeds and memory reactions to select those least likely to misplace money or show lapses. Written questions and response time will help measure mental qualifications.
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