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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1925
Page
2
With aircraft maneuvers off the Virginia coast and two great fleets clashing in the Pacific, the U S war game grows spectacular. Meantime the twelve million dollar income from the state revenue bill seems unlikely to meet state needs, easing worries over a deficit under the old tax plan.
High Point readers are urged to endorse issuing 750000 in bonds for a new high school. The editorial favors selling the current South Main street site to fund schools, arguing market value now outweighs its use as a campus and that better facilities attract families and growth. It also notes the legislature’s 1925 session and state funds outlook.
The writer notes New York’s growing revulsion to Parisian displays and lewd theater life. He argues that Gotham may outpace Paris in loosening moral standards and predicts New Yorkers will regulate entertainment for visitors from small towns. The piece suggests this could lead to a renewed wholesomeness in the city.
The piece argues against adding a nuisance tax on theater tickets to fund increased pensions for Confederate soldiers. It contends the current pension scale is low and should be raised, urging support for the measure as the legislature nears adjournment.
The YOM. C. AL will run a one day campaign this week to recruit members, aiming for at least 300 signups if the community welcomes those seeking affiliation. The association building has been used for over two weeks, proving its necessity and appeal to members and visitors.
A local editorial extols Scouting’s value for youth and community, praising its character-building, democratic, outdoor school of citizenship. It notes scouts need better equipment, urges local believers to fund expansion, and credits leaders for guiding boys toward self reliance, courage, and service.
The legislature nears its end without original thinking and spends time on odd debates. It shows strength to stay its course but yields to the governor’s influence, granting authority over fiscal affairs and regulation the governor sought. The body has been selective in accepting his proposals, reflecting a cautious alignment with McLean’s efforts to order state affairs.
The Borglum case pivots as the Geogians withdraw an Atlanta indictment of the artist and urge changes. The association insists Borglum would be essential for the central figures while noting minting plans for memorial half dollars. Public trust requires clear facts to avoid waste and suspicions of profit pursuit.
The article discusses lawmakers considering taxing theaters to fund Confederate pensions and other measures. It notes pressuring debates about printing political ads, declines of bribes for ads, and bills passing readings to alter education funding, roads, hospitals, and various county and state controls.
Speaker Pharr received a silver service as colleagues praised clerks pages and reporters. The Senate clashed over the appropriations bill and contemplated a major school funding shift tied to a proposed bus tax, signaling a heated budget fight pending next week.
A condensed list notes various legal matters across counties including Bladen for a game, Washington for a round tax, Pasquotank for courts, Wake post 1925 bond changes, Hyde county stock law self government, Durham fox protection, Leaksville township school district incorporation, tenancy relations in several counties, creation of an education investment commission, and pension hills.
Senator Seawell assails the General Assembly as a tight wad legislature arguing for a $2,600,000 equalization fund to support six month terms. He blasts a $1,500,000 cut and hints Governor McLean influence. Senators debate deficits, taxes, and school formula with calls to fund education before other needs.
Florine Rucker, member of the Gleaners class at First Presbyterian, won first prize in the Gleaners essay contest on Why I Attend Sunday School. Flora Cannady won second prize, with Effie Gillis and Cornelia Cartland honorable mention. Judges were Mrs T Wingate Andrews, F Logan Porter, and Rev GC Coble.
The Kester Machinery company of Winston-Salem opened a branch store at 500 West Broad Street opposite the Southern railway freight station. W. H. and J. L. & B. Kester will supervise. The branch aims to study local plant needs and provide mill and factory supplies with an engineering department offering plant power solutions. Miss Annie Luck visited Greensboro yesterday. Mrs Willis Holton of Pittsboro is spending the weekend with Miss Anna Mendenhall.
February permits totaling 131065 were issued by A R B Horney chief of the fire department, far surpassing February 1924. Largest permit went to Charles K Amos for a store on English street and West Point avenue, estimate 19000. A 9000 dwelling permit was issued to Pickett and McDonald for a Steele street project.
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