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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
4
A nostalgic column blends light verse with a collage of social notes from 1922. It notes governorship urging watermelons, labor strikes, Babe Ruth gossip, gasoline shortages, and Paris hospital finger prints while drifting through idle musings on work and pleasure. The piece stitches humor, labor grit, and public life into a brisk, period style panorama.
Judge Gary urges young men to begin life in the country to gain health, intellect, and morals, noting most successful people hail from rural roots. He warns cities can curb initiative and cites a future trend toward suburban country life as a better path for the next generation.
The week’s baseball results show Winston-Salem Raleigh and High Point clubs fought hard for first place with no clear manipulation. Players strive for honest records and higher status, while fans see games decided on merit, not favoritism, underscoring the sport’s integrity.
The Greensboro Record laments worsening traffic conditions in North Carolina cities. The editorial notes more vehicles and rising congestion while urging practical remedies rather than halting automobile use, acknowledging the car’s necessity for daily life.
Yankees shortstop Everett Scott extended a remarkable streak by playing his 900th consecutive game after a doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox. Scott has not missed a game in six seasons with Boston or since the season began with the Yankees on April 21.
Charlotte officials announce a quiet inquiry into charges against police officers raised by Rev. J. S. Sharp of Calvary Methodist Church. Mayor Walker and the city commissioners met to consider actions as Chief Orr prepared for cross examination and a potential public hearing remained undecided.
North Carolina Guilford County Superior Court case notes the sale of estate property of Rascom Hoskins deceased to satisfy debts. Defendant Oscar Hoskins must appear by July 15, 1922 to answer or demur. Also includes unrelated local items on a commission meeting and a centenarian resident Mrs. Henrietta Frazee recovering from injuries.
Steaming potatoes keeps most of their nutrients while the common method causes about 30 percent loss of food value.
In Manhattan a mixed story recounts a Viking daughter and a US Army captain marrying after a recent ceremony. The note highlights social mores, forgiveness, and a rising New York girl leading women athletes toward an August Paris track team. Also mentioned are table cloth dress trends at summer resorts.
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