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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1926
Page
4
The Sunday meditation reflects on Jesus as the Good Shepherd who knows and risks for his flock. It contrasts shepherd care with hirelings and urges listening to his voice to find the fold. A closing prayer seeks obedience and unity among the faithful. The Raleigh conference note adds that exhibits support a ladies' case.
A Raleigh report by Commissioner of Revenue Coughton covers eleven months under Doughton showing a net saving of 79 384 43 and extra gasoline tax revenue of 2 916 638 53. The piece notes permanent improvements and contrasts Everett and Doughton spending while questioning the claimed savings.
The governor signals a brighter outlook for a survey on how women are employed in North Carolina industries. He heard organizers from three large groups and has not announced a decision, while supporters push for either state or federal bureau participation to gather essential data.
Superintendent T Wingate Andrews notes enrollment growth could push city schools past 10 000 before 1930. He predicts the city population may reach 40 000 to 50 000 in the next census, suggesting a substantial local rise.
Unofficial reports from Washington claim the Spanish ambassador will return home to prepare a lengthy visit by the king and queen of Spain. If confirmed, the royal couple would visit the President and tour the country, including California, amid cautious optimism.
The statute mandating medical exams for prospective bridegrooms before license requires physicians to perform the check without pay. It is deemed bad law since the legislature cannot compel unpaid labor. Although workarounds exist, they are informal and not codified.
High Point authorities cite an increase of 875 pupils in average yearly attendance as proof the city is growing by leaps and bounds. They argue school enrollment is the best indicator of growth, noting rapid home construction as another sign.
The article notes a population boom in High Point driven by housing and business growth. It warns overcrowded schools and inadequate municipal facilities threaten progress unless officials plan to accommodate 876 additional pupils next year and beyond. It urges foresight to sustain the city’s expansion.
The president of the state labor federation is said to have damaged the women’s appeal to the governor for a survey of women in industry by his sensational approach. Yet experts argue that responding to a thoughtful request would curb sensationalism.
Governor Ritchie travels across the country under civic groups to push states rights as a antidote to centralization. His noon Richmond address stressed opposition to centralized power and highlighted his ascribed leadership qualities and handsome public image.
The news that Senator Qverman will seek office again could unsettle Shelby in the governor’s nomination race. Cameron Morrison may resist waiting six more years for direct political moves.
A Nebraska alumnus laments his four year focus on philosophy history and literature as not leading to a good paying job but argues a university should teach thinking understanding life and tolerance. The piece contrasts practical training with broad educational aims and notes the value of a university beyond immediate earnings. It also jokes about a New Jersey divorce case linked to a hospital blood transfusion and praises maternal blood generosity.
The Southern is double-tracking seven miles from Spencer on the western railroad to speed train movements in and out of the terminal. The piece hints at a Salisbury to Asheville double-tracking plan, signaling growth as western North Carolina expands with private cars, buses and trucks increasing traffic.
Editor letter from Tom Alderman Sykes praises British temperance unity led by J W Harvey Theobald and Westminster meeting. He cites the February 1926 London resolution urging cooperation to curb liquor smuggling and defend prohibition, warning Americans against lax drink laws and urging sustained policy.
Little Rock Ark one subscriber opposed the Sheridan Telephone Co petition to discontinue service between Sheridan and Sprague Arkansas and the company has withdrawn the proposal.
The Wesley Memorial M E church announces the morning and evening services with chimes organ preludes hymns and sermons by Dr McLarty. A weekly calendar lists Sunday school 9 30 a m morning service 11 a m Epworth League 6 30 p m and evening service 7 30 p m with charity circle meetings Monday through Tuesday and a Daisy Davies Mission event listed.
Asheboro March 6 social roundup lists Priscilla club at E L Hedrick home on Cox street with chicken salad and flowers. bridge party honoring Mrs. James Covington of Rockingham hosted by Mrs J T Lewallen. Needle Workers meet with Mrs A F Parrish. Randolph Book club at Mrs Hunter's. Mrs James Neely hosts for Mrs Winfred Carr of Greensboro with bridge and St Patrick Day place cards. Carr, a February bride, noted as longtime Asheboro resident.
New York dispatches report a fresh London slang phrase a moral tarp used to describe a gay bird or similar. Amsterdam notes Tribich Lincoln claims telepathic contact with his son, executed in London. Newark details a hospital wait as a man undresses after eight layers. Baltimore quotes Abe Ullman denying a Texas cafeis one of 400 open salons. Chicago notes Sgt Baldelli returning to Fort Bliss to complete a 24hour final enlistment after his brother’s funeral.
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