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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1926
Page
4
A devotional meditation condemns those who reject sacrifice and refuse to live as Abraham did. It contrasts abundant gospel riches with the obligation to give and serve, asking for forgiveness for selfishness and a renewed commitment to spiritual stewardship.
The piece argues the United States spends about fourteen billion dollars yearly on cars, averaging $700 per owner annually or roughly $58 monthly. It highlights the large indirect costs for highways and prosperity, and notes petroleum depletion as a key wasteful aspect, urging synthetic fuels to sustain motor age.
Virginia reports completion of a 1 206 000 fund raised by popular subscription to buy lands for the Shenandoah national park. North Carolina and Tennessee lag in raising a similar goal for the Great Smoky Mountains, having reached about two thirds of the million target. The piece urges both states to meet expectations and notes costs will exceed the target, with additional fundraising expected from other states and federal support.
The Enterprise expands with a Raleigh news bureau to supplement Associated Press reports. Aimed at covering political movements and emerging news breaks, the special correspondence will deepen local coverage for readers of the afternoon papers.
In Guilford County the March 30 school election registration tops 7,000 while High Point falls short, with about half of eligible voters not qualifying or showing interest.
The pamphlet Philippine Progress, published by the American chamber of commerce of the Philippine Islands, argues for keeping the Philippines under U S. control citing economic benefits. It highlights rubber and coffee potential and calls amending the land ownership limit of 2 500 acres to boost plantation development and reduce dependence on foreign markets.
The senate committee will stage public hearings on changes to the Volstead Act. Dry advocates will have six days of labor and rest while wets take the floor for six days. Regardless of speaker, the committee is expected to hear dry arguments.
An appeal to High Point voters for the May 30 school election yielded registration below half of the previous qualified voters. The piece attributes the drop to voters’ focus on personal contests rather than school improvement, noting rival candidates mobilize turnout more effectively.
A fragmented report notes a suitcase of liquor seized by bootleggers near a case office building in Washington. The passage hints at possible connections to national events and ongoing charges, but details remain unclear and fragmentary.
Opinion on blue laws and reform politics cites President Coolidge and European examples. A Turin youth fined for kissing his girlfriend prompts Italy court review. A Philadelphia boy labeled “angel child” faces juvenile court for fighting, illustrating how labels influence behavior.
The piece notes a rise in outdoor camping by auto travelers, citing American Motorist figures of 3.9 million cars and 12 million people on camping tours. It highlights 33 day average vacations, $7.17 daily spend, and a $1.024 billion yearly outlay, arguing campers support hotels and resorts rather than hurt them.
The Twin City Sentinel urges calm in face of influenza reports and warns against neglecting a physician s instructions. It calls for precautions to avoid an epidemic and explains how relapse anxiety disrupts households and patient care.
New York AP report says Mrs. Mercer Kresge dropped $1,000,000 stock claim against Sebastian Kresge in a settlement described as spiritual and aimed at lifelong independence for Mrs. Kresge. The release confirms stock rights, notes reconciliation, and thanks Justice Wagner and the clergymen who aided the deal.
The Redding Jones Furniture PePertz will open at 141 South Wrenn Street tomorrow morning. Owned by Lyman Redding and P A Jones both former Coffield Furniture Company insiders, the new firm will offer a full home furnishings line with special customer terms.
Two reels of scenes touring High Point to California will screen with the regular program at the American Theater. The film addition accompanies Classfied and Vierra’s Hawaiians. Contestants hope to win votes by entering the California Tours Campaign at Mann Drug Company headquarters.
Funeral services for Mrs George Rule were held Sunday afternoon at her home 504 Smith Street with Rev J E Pierce of Welch M P Church officiating. She was 32 and had been in declining health for three months though death was unexpected. Pallbearers included G G Bright R D Baie JC Baie W Vanhoy Tra Field and H J Gates. Floral tributes were carried by Gert Rule Beeke Lee Bertha Rule Valley Gallimore and Mr Re Ep. Bute Boris followed at Hickory chapel cen.
The colorful career of Daisy Simpson, former prohibition agent famed for drastic law enforcement, appears doomed as she lies wounded in a Texas hospital. Police say she shot herself after arrest for narcotics in the mail, and a note to an associate hinted at a planned death.
John B. Southern aged 23 died at his home 421 Park Street about 1 AM following a short illness. Born in Mount Airy he was the son of Walter and Mrs. Southern. He married Gladys Martin and lived in High Point seven months after moving from Washington DC where he worked for Tate Furniture Co. Survived by widow, father, brother O L Southern of Fort Bragg, a sister Lola, half siblings Raleigh and Mollie Southern. Body with relatives left Sechrest Funeral Home for Mount Airy home of W M Newsome. funeral and burial in Mount Airy tomorrow.
Discussion rises over state enforcement amid strong voices from Dr. Clarence True Wilson and Arthur J. Davis. Albany considers new legislation while Washington awaits judiciary committee hearings slated around April 10. The New York Times notes Pacific Coast funding shortages echo Atlantic tensions a year prior.
Numa F Reid Lodge 8344 A F and AM calls a meeting Monday at 7 30 PM for important business and Master Masons Degree Visiting Master Masons invited J P Williamson W M W E Herndon Sec
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