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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1923
Page
4
The article notes rapid Senate action on major laws while mentioning President Harding and divorce news. It references Mellon and New obtaining divorces, and includes cultural anecdotes about eclipses and a comedian's opinions, all set against a North Carolina backdrop.
Judge J Bis Ray arrived late to Yadkin superior court yet efficiently disposed of cases on the docket. His swift handling impressed observers and reduced backlog.
Residents express alarm after two murders in Fayetteville within a week, contrasting safety with High Point where residents say a killer is rarer, reflecting community concern over persistent crime.
In a local note the shop crew ponders whether Charlie Chaplin spoke fast or joked about being poor to marry. The state prison faces 17 men on death row, and Warden Busbee’s salary is acknowledged as justified by the state.
City launches numerous drives but emphasizes a milk campaign beginning next week. Officials cite an estimated 250 undernourished children in local schools and urge public support to help these vulnerable youngsters.
Reports from Raleigh say the general assembly enters a decisive final phase with renewed momentum and urgency fueling its remaining work before adjournment.
The Enterprise notes Atlanta plans jail sentences for reckless driving and urges North Carolina cities to adopt similar policy. It argues fines won't curb dangerous conduct and urges punishment. Also announces imminent start of a whirlwind drive for a $250,000 YMCA campaign with dates to be announced soon.
Whudge Henry Lane sharply criticizes the Jackson county jury for returning a verdict of acquittal in the Walter Fisher murder trial. He argues a judge can publicly comment on whether a verdict aligns with the evidence, regardless of the jury’s decision.
High Point unveils a new Ray street school with 1000 seat auditorium and gymnasium to serve the northern ward as the city expands. Principal Mrs. R E Ranson leads a capable faculty including Miss Moseley Miss McGowen and Miss Wright with plans for continued construction.
March 3 report notes Thomasville has no X ray equipment in town or at the Baptist orphanage and urges local donors to fund modern diagnostic tools. It mentions uncertain gains from C. Y. railway interest and increasing rural mail routes to about 175 papers. The Masonry revival continues with lodge and chapter planning a new hall.
A Raleigh death row report details seventeen condemned inmates awaiting electrocution. Readers recall a veteran’s view on capital punishment and the newspapers' role in reporting executions, arguing punishment impacts crime and cautioning against bans on reporting.
Northern city patrons will note the Ray Street School will open Monday, though officials say it will not open before it is needed.
The article describes the new school building nearing opening with a large gymnasium and a grand auditorium. It highlights a 40 by 80 feet stage, rising amphitheater seating, and a circular gum wood floor, with plaster walls and white veiling, creating a majestic interior.
East End Methodist led by Rev E J Harbison schedules Sunday school at 9 30 am with B R Winslow as superintendent and morning sermon by T A Sykes editor of the North Carolina Christian Advocate. Evening service at 7 30 pm features the pastor with the topic Self Forgetfulness. Main Street Methodist under Rev T J Rogers offers Sunday school at 9 30 am with B B Byrum as superintendent and morning sermon at 11 00 am titled An Important Race. Evening preaching at 7 30 pm includes a discussion on an important question and a 6 30 pm League service.
In Richmond Indiana Rev Samuel Haworth leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Joseph D Cox as superintendent Worship at 11 a m Sermon by Milo 8 Hinckle field secretary Five Years' Meeting Y P 8 C B and C at 6 45 p m Evening meeting at 7 30 p m Mid week meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Junior C E Saturday 3 p m
Wesley Memorial Methodist announces pastor D D Emmett K McLarty and Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Bible class in the morning church activity notice.
Harmon, the superintendent, preaches at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The morning sermon is Christian Content and the evening sermon is The Great Banquet. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
St Marys Episcopal presents Rev H N Bowne rector on the third Sunday in Lent with Holy Communion at 8 00 am church school at 9 30 am H J Cofield superintendent and a 11 00 am Holy Communion and sermon followed by an evening service at 730 pm Bishop Edwin Penick will conclude the parochial mission on Sunday night preaching both morning and evening.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 with preaching by Pastor James A Clark at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm Morning sermon Are We Strangers Unto God Evening sermon Our Father's Bread Board of deacons meets Monday 7 30 Prayer and monthly business Wednesday 7 30 Young people meetings Junior B Y P U Sunday 3 00 Intermediate B Y P U Sunday 6 30 Senior B Y P U Friday 7 30 Mr A B B Tate returns as Sunday school superintendent hoping for 500 in attendance All welcome to services.
Miss Ary Boyce of Tennessee chosen president general of the women's auxiliary of the Southern Commercial Congress, announced today by Dr. Clarence J. Owens, president of the organization.
N L Garner of High Point and A G Hackney visited Thomasville for business. Kathleen Koonce spent weekend in Fort Hill with sister Mrs R L Wiser. Mrs E C Iskridge of Greensboro visited her mother Mrs Lee Tomlinson. Z W Crutchfield returned from New York trip. Several others, including T B Ogburn Rural Hall and R H McIntyre High Point, were in town Friday.
An urgent notice from Rev. T J Rogers requests all church members to attend Sunday morning service at eleven for discussion of vital church matters. He asks every Sunday school member to make a special effort to attend.
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