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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
4
Immediate expansion of city limits in all directions with a larger library, more parks, a new passenger station and track elevation, city planning and housing, expanded paved streets, and extended sewer and water systems. A population goal of 20,000 as limits extend.
A whimsical verse sequence gives way to civic effort as Kiwanis clubs back Hayworth Springs camp for boys. The piece extols camping, swimming pools, and outdoor training to shape future citizens, with American Legion and Rotary support noted.
A retrospective note highlights High Point’s new college milestone and a looming mid-summer furniture show. It references political commentary on the Herrin massacre, unrest in Ireland, and Mexico returning to normalcy, all foreshadowing changes in Guilford County next autumn.
A. J. Russell, High Point gentleman farmer, brings two large onions to The Enterprise, illustrating how a plot under an acre can yield beets potatoes onions beans corn and more. The piece urges more home gardens to support the live-at-home campaign and reduce Guilford county’s food import bill.
The article urges High Point fans to rally behind the baseball club as the season enters its final stretch. It notes fatigue in the pitching staff and emphasizes that persistent crowd support can sustain the team's confidence and fighting spirit to chase the pennant.
Fans are urged to organize a spirited rally to support the Pointer team in the upcoming first half battle. The call invites supporters to enter the arena and create an energetic atmosphere.
The Oteen Echo is the North Carolina American Legion official paper published by veterans at the Oteen and Kenilworth hospitals. It reports hospital news and items of interest to ex soldiers and sailors with cheer and optimism. The publication advocates veterans interests and the aims of the American Legion after the war.
The Hickory Daily Record notes Methodist preacher Rev. J A Sharp continues his assault on lawlessness in Charlotte. He claims broad information on rottenness and criticizes police and county officials. The piece says about 2000 men, possibly in the Ku Klux Klan, back him and names the Charlotte Ministerial Association endorsing his fight. The Record hopes to wipe out bootlegging social vice and immorality with his help.
The public should recognize labor privileges as central to social development, arguing that privileges precede rights. Labor gains in influence as its responsibilities grow, while capital’s former privileges fade. cooperation could convert privileges into recognized rights through constructive civic action.
Washington reports 1920 birth statistics from the census bureau showing 1,508,874 live births in the registration area a rate of 23.7 per 1 000 and 836 134 total deaths with 129 531 infant deaths 73 737 male and 55 794 female infant deaths. The data indicate a consistent excess of births over deaths across states and cities with infant mortality rates varying by state.
A New York letter describes impromptu gatherings around Leon Vart from midnight to two in the morning. Artists, dancers, refugees, and singers from the Russian Opera troupe convene at his venue as a haven of spontaneous gaiety amid upheaval. The piece contrasts vanished youth with a restless middle-aged rebel seeking work and escape in Manhattan.
A reader notes shifts in social scenes with older men dining showgirls and flappers growing up. He suggests mature tastes at roadhouses persist despite Prohibition and finances drive patrons to settle debts while avoiding past escapades.
J C Smiley spent his early years at home before a teacher revealed poor vision. Fitted with spectacles, he has advanced in school yet ran away three times, driven by an urge to see more of the world.
New York intends to appoint a Welcome Committee to greet visitors and counter negative press. The move follows hotel industry concerns about misperceptions of safety and city life. The effort aims to reassure summer tourists and newcomers by showcasing New York’s water, milk, and police protections.
At a Merchant Association meeting last night proposals included a barbecue for members and employees. The plan also envisages sending letters to customers with poor credit ratings urging payment and offering a chance to improve their credit standings.
The Stacy Gamble murder case in Guilford superior court was continued until Friday after state witnesses R L Spry and G C Crawford failed to appear. A capias was ordered for the two men who may face contempt of court charges. Gamble and relatives were present. the widow of M C Spry attended. Prosecutor Kuykendall and Solicitor Bower lead the prosecution. defense attorneys included Hoey, Furnum, Alderman, and Davis.
Federal agents probing the Tuckahoe swamp at the Lenoir Jones Duplin county junction found a 60 gallon moonshine still and three plant-removal sites. The swamp proved nearly impenetrable. the search moved by boat to a lake area with one arrest reported.
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