Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

We have 6,264,864 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1923

Page

1

Auditors to Report on Tar Heelia Treasury Deficit

A legislative committee in Raleigh calls a July 10 meeting of accountants to review an alleged treasury deficit of about 5 million dollars. The auditing firm has prepared a final report after months of examination and will stay in session until its completion.

Raleigh Legislative Committee Treasury Rateigh Capitol W. L. Leng Roanoke Rapids J. Maxwell Morrison New York Land

Planing mill death of Vester Davis in High Point

Vester Davis aged 35 died in a local hospital from injuries at the Arthur Brown planing mill. He recently moved from Denton to High Point and had been in critical condition since Friday after a pulley shattered his backbone. Survived by widow and daughter, his parents Mr. and Mrs B C Davis of Denton, four brothers W R Davis Zeb Harvin of Denton, and two sisters Mrs Grader Smith of High Rock and Mrs Edna Bean of Denton. Funeral arrangements pending.

Vester Davis Arthur rBown Davis High Point Denton B. C. Davis W. R. Davis R. H Zeb Harvin Grader Smith High, Rock Edna Bean

Accidental pistol firing injures Lawrence Paschal

Slightly injured Lawrence Paschal was tinkering with a pistol when it fired this morning. Flo, in the Victor Electric Shoe Shop, was examining a pistol belonging to the shop owner awaiting repairs. The hand injury is reported as very slight.

Lawrence Paschal Flo Victor Electric

New York Electrical Storm Kills Three and Hurts Dozens

An electrical storm swept across New York metropolitan area killing Bert Savoy and Jack Crossman vaudeville performers and a Brooklyn woman plus an 18 year old Yonkers youth. The storm uprooted trees toppled telegraph poles and damaged roofs across Brooklyn Long Island and parts of Manhattan. Several other performers were knocked down and two others were injured when a brick wall collapsed on an automobile. A sailboat capsized on the Hudson with Stephen Shemvin an 18 year old Yonkers High School student who drowned.

New York Long Beach Long Island Bert Savoy Jack Crossman Awoman Brooklyn Yonkers Manhattan Savoy Crossman Robert Worth Weohn Haley Yonkers High School Hudson

Harvey Rice to be tried tonight for man slaughter

Harvey Rice, charged with manslaughter in the automobile accident near High Point that killed Richard Emmerson and seriously injured Denver Smith, will be tried tonight before Magistrate W. G. Brown. Rice, who was speeding and had whisky in his car, was released on $5,000 bond and is defended by Royal York and Gold. T. W. Albertson will prosecute.

Harvey. Rice Richard Wreeman High Point Rice ePolice

Will Be Buried In Randleman This Afternoon

Mrs. Lara Walton died yesterday about 4 o clock at her sister's home from dropsy. Aged 34 she moved to High Point six weeks ago from Randleman. Surviving: daughter Mary, father S. W. Walton, sister Mrs. A Gausey, brother C S Walton, all of this city. Funeral today at 11 from the home, then to Randleman for interment in St Pauls Cemetery.

Lara Walton A. C. Causey Kearns Street

Calcutta Orphanage Collapse Kills Dozens

In Calcutta yesterday a section of an orphanage building collapsed burying about a hundred Mohammedan children aged 3 to 18. Thirty nine boys died and 229 inmates slept in dormitories when the two story structure collapsed. Thirty three were injured and 25 slightly hurt. The building had recently added a second story.

Calcutta

Miss Parkin Arrives in Washington for Secretarial Training

Miss Nell Parkin of Trinity North Carolina recently arrived in the city to attend the Washington School for Secretaries. Clay Daniels a noted furniture salesman from Danville Virginia is in the city on a business visit.

Parkin W. ‘Ashington Washington Nell. Parkin Trinity N.C Washington School For Clay Daniels Danville

Brooks Elected Virginia Pharmaceutical President

NORFOLK June 27 S C Brooks of Purcellville was chosen president of the Virginia Pharmaceutical association at the 42nd annual convention in Virginia Beach. Tomorrow’s meeting site will be decided with Norfolk Richmond and Natural Bridge as leading bidders. Mrs F C Sharpe and her two children visit mother Mrs Dyer in Leaksville.

Mr. Brooks Norfolk S. C. Brooks Purcellville Virginia Pharmaceutical Association Virginia Beach Richmond Natural Bridge F.C. Sharpe

Pastors Hear Splendid Sermons at Methodist Conference

The Methodist Protestant convention in Westminster Maryland featured Dr Forlyne outlining the first theory of the atonement the money theory and three grounds for necessity. O V Woosley spoke on religious education and leadership training. Dr William J Thompson of Drew Theological Seminary preached on Don't Worry detailing five causes of worry and a remedy to focus on good. The conference runs through Friday with officers to be elected and pastors to return home Friday noon.

Rey, ‘Co Forlynes D. D Westminster Theological — “Seminary Westminster Maryland Dorning New Methodist Protestant College Forlyne Forlyne Willi O.V Woosley Western Conference Methodist Episcopal Church South William J. Thompson Drew Theological Seminary Madison N.J Thompson Chapel of the New. College New Jersey

Weather boosts crops in the south amid mixed weekly outlook

The weekly crop bulletin reports overall favorable weather for cotton and other crops in the South. Temperatures were below normal in the east Gulf, above in other areas. showers were frequent but light, with dry spells in the West. Cotton progressed well in many states, though late plantings and dry patches hurt some fields. fields were grassy in parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Washington Department of Agriculture East Gulf Bell Mississippi Valley Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Carolinas Piedmont North Carolina Tennassee Florida Gulf States Kentucky North’ Carolina South Carolina Rica

Governor Morrison Attacks Corporation Commission Before College Audience

Governor Morrison lashes the Corporation Commission in a Raleigh speech critiquing its methods and vowing likely support for Republican candidates next year. He singles out Commissioner Maxwell, notes friction within the commission, and warns of political fallout affecting party leaders and potential alliances as the state eyes audits and transport policy.

Raleigh Morrison State College General Assembly Maxwell The Com Commission Lee Pell Bob Page McLean Bailey Daniels Old Guard Corporation Commission

Fills New Position Davis Appointed Commissioner of Reclamation

D W Davis former Idaho governor and recent assistant secretary of the interior has been named to fill the newly created post as commissioner of reclamation.

D.W. Davis Idaho Reclamation

President visits Utah playgrounds for first time today

President Harding spoke in Salt Lake City to an overflow audience of about 12,000 people. He addressed taxation policy during the visit, drawing wide attention from attendees and observers.

Utah

President Harding Visits Zion Park On Western Tour

President Harding traveled into southwestern Utah to visit Zion Park the first of his three national playgrounds on his western trip. Cedar City was chosen as the entry point and his train left Salt Lake City after his sixth prepared address. He spoke on taxation and the world court of international justice urging Americans to support the court and thrift in public affairs. He emphasized a spiritual deal and desire for American sentiment in favor of an international court of justice as part of abolishing war. Concluding his Zion Park visit, he would head to Idaho for addresses at Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Statesville authorities authorize a $100,900 loan for street paving projects Boulevard and East Front Street.

Harding Associated Press Utah Zion Park Cedar City Salt Lake City Tle Mormon Tabernacle Smoot Senate Court of International, Justice America United States International Court of Justice Idaho Pocatallo Idaho Falls

Flyers Seek To Establish A New Airplane Record

San Diego aviators Captain Lowell Edward Smith and Lieutenant Bob Richter seek to fly four days and four nights with midair refueling to set world aviation records in duration speed and distance. The two Army pilots, veterans of war zones, plan to remain aloft up to 60 hours as officials oversee the attempt aboard a De Havilland aircraft powered by a 400 horsepower Liberty engine.

San Diego Lowell Edward, Smith Bob ‘Ritchter Omade Richter Anith le French de Haviland Liberty Smith Pacific Haya Kelly Macready National Aeronautical Association Federation Aeronautical ‘International Eae

Doctors Inc Charge Kiwanis Health Talk at Sheraton

Ka wanis club luncheon featured local physicians Droit TL Mann as chairman. Dr Fred Woodruff discussed medical efforts to rid the city of disease and Dr J T Mann spoke on health in keeping the city clean. Silent boosts and prizes were awarded including a thermos bottle won by Charles Kephatt.

Kawanis Sheraton TL Mann Fred. Woodruff Oscar Durland Lilly, Varnish .Company Priza I. J. Mann Charles Kephatt

Long Session Court Today Hears Multiple Cases

Municipal court proceedings continued through the day before Judge Pro Tem W G Brown with Ed Daniel charged with non support to resume at 1 o clock. Upcoming matters include B G Hines for assault on his daughter James Beeson for breach of peace and Harvey Rice for manslaughter with hearings to begin evening hours.

W.G. Brown Daniel B G. Hines

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aviators Enduran' SH Tar Heelia Senator Longs Compittee Harvey Rice Randleman North Main Richardson Streets Methodist Protestant Church New Methodist Protestant Church DR. Forlines MR. Woosley Sunday School Board Morrison Raps Finance Mr. Harding Salt Lake City Statesville Council East Front Street Richter Ave Doctors Inc Charge- Kiwanis Long Session
Search Courier

Search the High Point Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The High Point Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication