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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1926
Page
4
A meditation on facing storms of hardship and injustice with faith. The author cites scripture from John 6 16 21 and laments fears while trusting the Master to bless and guide. Prayer asks God to prevent reliance on self and to keep hearts close, even in darkness.
A group advocates for Dr. H. W. Chase to relocate his work to North Carolina, challenging Oregon as a preferred location. The push emphasizes opportunities and regional advantages to lure him.
Lieutenant Byrd of Virginia will begin his north pole flight from New York late this month, coordinating his departure with that of other birds.
This note imagines John D. Rockefeller as a golfer, speculating on what he might have achieved if he had not spent early years in the oil business.
The Statesville Daily comments on Britain’s refusal to retaliate over the Cathcart episode. It argues U S immigration policy is a domestic matter and mocks England for not limiting passage of problematic individuals while noting British willingness to let Cathcart types visit.
General Andrews suggests appointing a commission to study prohibition though the bureau’s job is enforcing the law. The piece argues a commission would only confirm enforcement difficulties and skepticism about prohibition, noting anti prohibitionists could skew findings and that a study would offer little help amid widespread evasion by bootleggers.
A young High Point man, held in Raleigh on a felony bank robbery charge, hanged himself in state prison. The editorial reflects on wasted youth, past criminal trends in High Point, and the town's efforts to improve schools, youth programs, and civic responsibility to prevent such tragedies.
The March term of criminal court in Vance county adjourned after an hour and a half with no criminal cases tried. A single bill was given to the grand jury but not reported this term. The county jail has been empty since early January, an unprecedented lull in local crime.
A remark notes that jails exist in many counties but could be unnecessary if civilization proves virtuous. It suggests Vance County may enjoy little competition for honors among North Carolina’s hundred counties for now, reflecting on state-wide jail usage.
Elizabeth City editor W. O. Saunders follows evangelist Rev. Mr. Ham into Danville Virginia where a pamphlet titled The Book of Ham is hawked. Ham ignores Saunders and vice versa as Ramsay and Ham's aide also face off, showing a vigorous clash between editor and evangelist.
Friends coddle the young senator fearing a public image of being merely his father’s son. He’s posted on weighty issues and remains likable, direct, and capable of handling dignity without theatrics. Senators Nye, Longworth, and Sosnowski appear similarly human and approachable.
The excerpt hints at a social trap where youthful talents are misread as dullness, risking reduced opportunities as friends fear a national misperception of Bob's true abilities.
A High Point sender conveys a note to The Enterprise praising a New York Herald Tribune clipping for its beauty and spirit. The letter is dated February 27 and is signed by J Elwood Cox with an enclosure mentioned.
The King's Daughters of Wilmington N C buried Union veteran E Q O Cole age 92 in Bellevue cemetery after being denied interment in the National Cemetery. He survived Fort Fisher and lost a finger in the battle. Union guards stood with Confederate veterans at the grave and a sober plea for reconciliation followed from local editors and citizens. GEO H Crowell of High Point also letters protesting liquor politics and the Volstead act amid community tensions.
Reeves funeral service for Richard Early Reeves of Summit New Jersey is set at the First Methodist Church in Summit. A special car will transport the body and family to Mount Airy for interment at Oakdale cemetery, with arrival midday Tuesday and a return to New York the same afternoon.
Suzanne Lengren leaves for Italy for several weeks rest due to medical condition. She abandons plans to compete in the M4 pitone lawn tennis tournament and the doubles for the Cup of Nations despite needing one more win for permanent possession of the trophy.
Fray Neppoach and Herr Kehr ling won the mixed doubles final at the Monte Carlo lawn tennis tournament defeating Mile. Viasto and Baron De Morpures. The victory came on March 1 as the finals concluded.
Davidson college reports 54 of 95 seniors with 90 plus average in first semester, average 90.52 for entire senior class. Eleven seniors exceed 95, with six states represented among honor roll including North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Louisiana.
High school faculty will present the high class comedy Professor Pepp at the school auditorium Friday night in March. Lewis Stookey stars as Professor Pepp with W C King as Mr Buttonbuster and M L Patrick as a town constable as Burnski drives the plot.
New York cotton moved with activity and weakness at the start of the session. First prices ranged from 12 points lower to 2 points higher, with May dropping to 18.50 and October to 17.40, the day’s lows for old and new crop positions, as heavy selling from spot brokers and hedge-related July contracts pressured the market.
Nixon, manager of the East Broad street roller skating rink, asked The Enterprise to correct a Sunday issue misprint announcing a formal opening. The rink will remain closed until after the funeral of owner A. M. Slocum, who died at 11 o clock that morning.
Henderson March 1.4 AP report notes the March criminal term of Vance County Superior Court adjourned after a brief session with no criminal trials scheduled. One indictment was continued, marking an unprecedented lull due to jail vacancies and a short term.
Four teams entered the Southern Conference annual basketball tournament semifinals in Atlanta. Kentucky meets Mississippi A and other matchups were set as the event advanced today.
Amherst Mass. John Coolidge, president's son, a light weight boxer, fought three rounds last night in the annual Amherst College tournament and lost a decision to A. Silverman of Waterbury Conn in the 135 pound class.
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