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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1926
Page
4
Meditation on the Holy Spirit as advocate and guide promised after Jesus' departure. The article reflects on the Spirit's role beyond Christ's bodily presence, urging quiet breath and faithful action. It closes with a prayer for the Spirit to revive faith.
The remark suggests some individuals act rashly despite awareness of better behavior, implying a critique of knowing better yet choosing folly. It frames social judgment and personal restraint as central themes.
Virginia and Carolinas tobacco farmers rally behind a new Old Belt Tobacco Growers’ Cooperative to restore marketing control. Greensboro meeting set for April 5 will decide support as revisions curb self trading and trim salaries. The movement targets a trio of states’ piedmont growers producing Virginia Bright leaf for major cigarette makers amid historic resistance from export firms.
The article describes the old belt tobacco growers as largely freeholders with independent farms and limited tenant involvement. It notes potential success from proper marketing and hints a cooperative association could strengthen their position, while regional monopoly of a popular leaf aids profitability. The tone wishes good luck to the movement.
The report states the Republicans will run a woman against Major Stedman for Congress. The move is seen as giving the ladies a chance to campaign without harming anyone.
A newly appointed state commission, created by legislature resolution and Governor McLean, will survey North Carolina schools. Critics warn of past investigations, but supporters expect a history making body that will uncover facts and offer constructive reforms to fix inequalities and system gaps in education.
The report notes that Washington dismisses talk of world court reservations and questions the suitability of joining an organization perceived as unable to understand plain English.
Public Welfare Progress notes L G Whitley finds indictments of guards and supervisors in county prison camps for liquor law violations reflect a rising public responsibility. Reports cite Sampson Rowan Lenoir Forsyth camps with arrests and convictions, suggesting a broader clean up of prison camp governance.
Governor McLean seeks a meeting of the governors conference in Michigan, noting a favorable location for discussions and potential fishing opportunities in the area.
The government proposes rebuilding army barracks as works of art with plans likely to follow general orders on weather driven lighting. The gist suggests an emphasis on aesthetic design while preserving standard procedures for fire safety and daily routines.
The father of Senator Hiram Johnson of California died early this month leaving a will that makes no provision for his son Hiram. The document states he leaves only love and pride, a chapter urged for fathers guiding sons through youth and swaddling clothes.
An aged writer reflects on fatherhood and its lasting impact on a son's life. A genuine dad earns respect from infancy through schooling and work, shaping values and independence, while a failed father leaves a harsh legacy and regret. The piece honors Senator Johnson’s father as a model of responsible parenting.
A far western church replaces organ music with a jazz band and proudly advertises the change with photos. The writer questions how a jazz ensemble enhances dignity and beauty in worship arguing some worshippers overlook traditional church values.
The North Carolina Automotive Trade Association honored CC W Roberts of Greensboro as pivotal to the growth of the state’s motorist services. Roberts, also secretary of the Carolina Motor Club, organized headquarters and built a driver friendly information system aiding licenses and motorist rights.
The Asheville Times reports a proposed city ordinance requiring all dogs to be vaccinated against rabies. Owners pay no dog tax, dogs are tagged, and confined during observation to curb stray dogs and reduce future rabies cases. The measure aims to reassure residents and prevent needless euthanizing of suspected mad dogs.
Davidson, Mar. 24. F. Jackson, treasurer, announced Davidson College has raised 125000 for the endowment to match 75000 from the New York based General Education Board. The drive adds to a 900000 campaign, with 70000 unpledged from prior efforts. The aim is to fund the south wing and finish the building, as endowment grew to 800000 and equipment to 900000, while enrollment rose to 600.
Raleigh March 24 AP The North Carolina supreme court issued eleven rulings today. Cases include Lawshe vs Norfolk Southern Railroad Wilson county reversed and Williams et al vs Sasser Duplin reversed while Cotton Growers Cooperative Association vs Bullock Edgecomb no error and State vs Maulsby Brunswick no error. Other dockets include Truelove et al vs Parker Harnett error and American Agriculture Chemical Company vs Williamson Duplin error.
The State Conference for Social Service begins in Greensboro with W. Jackson, president, and several hundred attendees from across the state. Morning group meetings start at 9 30 with sessions lasting the opening day, followed by a luncheon business session at the Hylmore Tea Room at 12 30.
In Chieti Italy the Matteotti kidnapping trial verdict finds Augusto Malacra and Guiseppe Viola acquitted. Amerigo Dumini Albino Volpi and Ameleto Poveromo receive five years eleven months and twenty days. Convicted men are banned from public office and charged trial expenses. They gain amnesty time and jail credit, likely freeing them in June.
In Prague Slovakia on March 24 AP reports archaeologists identify the oldest ice skates in the world dating to the fifth century BC. The skates are made from cattle bones flattened along one side and perforated at both ends for leather ankle thongs. The bone curves support the foot and form the running edge.
Paris report notes church and state apart yet church and stage unite. Catholic associations form to uplift the theater with prominent figures from the Comedie Francaise taking active roles in both groups.
The Guilford County Game Commission filed an appeal over the dog and game law after Judge C. G. Lyon granted an injunction against using county funds to enforce the act. Officials H. S. Richardson S. B. Coletraine and J. M. Hendrix remain legally on the board despite resignations. Attorneys E. S. Parker Jr. and James Hoge represent the commission.
Mrs. Viola Lee French died at her home 505 Mangum Avenue after five days of influenza and pneumonia. Born in Lynchburg Virginia on September 13 1909 she was 26. She was wife of T E French and mother of Walter Herman and Ruby Paulin French. Survived by her father Walter Staton and stepmother eight brothers and two sisters.
The 1874 Charlie Ross kidnapping in Germantown Philadelphia involved William Mosher and Joseph Douglas. They were shot during a cottage burglary on Long Island. Walter Ross aided the search and later identified the abductors, who confessed to the crime. The fate and location of Charlie remained unresolved.
Karl Staton Roy Clarence James Hubert Virginia Estelle and Vera Nora May of this city will have funeral services at their home tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o’clock with Rev O L Ruth of the Holiness church officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Washington March 24 AP reports five articles of impeachment were approved by the House Judiciary Committee against federal Judge George W. English of Illinois.
C I Jones Salisbury broker was discharged from St Peters hospital in Charlotte as out of danger after a collision with a freight train last week. He still suffers from bruises but is reported improving.
Omaha March 24. Frank Carter was sentenced to be electrocuted at the Nebraska penitentiary on July 9 for the murder of Dr. A. D. Searles.
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