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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1926
Page
2
The meditation centers on John 16 28 33 and 16 38, urging confidence that Christ has overcome the world. It emphasizes prayer watchfulness and acting in the spirit, transforming fear into courage through Jehovah’s strength and steadfast faith.
The editor argues that if Chaplain Shacklette proves his grave charges, prison directors and the governor should act. if not, he should be judged. The Pardons Commissioner Sink must be beyond suspicion, with Davidson county ties noted. A full public show down is demanded to root out accuser or accused based on the facts.
Peach blossom time sweeps the Sandhills in North Carolina this weekend as the peak colors arrive signaling the finale of the peach bloom season. The scenery promises vibrant displays across the region.
The article notes springtime in the orchards with peach trees in bloom and forecasts a favorable Carolina crop. It mentions potential killing frost risk if winter relents, and contrasts earlier southern blooms with possible cold damage to peaches, underscoring fruit prospects across N Carolina.
The fragment notes that it seems probable Gerald Chapman may face execution prior to reaching a ripe old age, framing the outcome as imminent rather than speculative.
The F W Dodge corporation ranks the south as the likely leader in 1926 construction. Florida dominates 1925 contracts at 330,190,400 with a 214,264,600 rise from 1924, while other southeastern states show mixed gains and declines. Contemplated work signal strong demand for future months.
Ministers complain in Washington they were barred from conducting re val services at Oteen hospital for tubercular patients. They say rest is vital in the prescription and criticize the restrictions as hindering care.
The Democrats select Feimster as keynote speaker candidate with strong support from party editors. His rise to the role is described as fitting and likely to follow traditional keynote themes praising progress and generalities.
The High School Operetta "Polished Pebbles" impressed with tuneful music and bright ensembles. Lewis Stookey and the high school troupe delivered a smooth, professional style, signaling cultural impact from school productions in the community.
The Enterprise prints numerous large expressions by High Point residents urging voters to read and inform themselves on the school election issue.
The Cliffside Mills will install new machinery to produce Terry towels at a 40 000 daily capacity costing 628352 dollars. Led by Charles H Haynes, the mill complex expands with new posts, cottages, and buildings including Avondale and the R R Haynes Memorial structure. The Sun notes Haynes as a promoter of nine months schooling and public welfare through the mills.
The Greensboro Record reports arrests and prosecutions of five or six money lenders for usury in Winston-Salem. It urges vigorous punishment and views prosecutions as educational, predicting wider uncovering and crackdown across North Carolina.
A brisk note suggests golf as a pastime that can fill idle hours while letting players avoid buying uniforms.
The local high school staged its second annual operetta Polished Pebbles at the American Theater with strong chorus work and notable solo turns. Sanders Dallas as Uncle Bob and Evelyn Crater as Rosalie led the cast, praised for charm and musicality, supported by a capable ensemble including Helen Reich, Kathleen Snyder, Isobel Baylor, Billie Hyatt, Ruth Farlowe, Robert Gold, Elliott Wood, and many chorus members led by Nady Cates Jr.
Raleigh March 27 General satisfaction greeted the selection by State Democratic Chairman John C. Dawson of W. C. Feimster of Newton as temporary chairman for the state convention. Governor McLean and Revenue Commissioner R. A. Coughton endorsed Feimster, praising his record and abilities. speculation centers on Lindsay C. Warren as a potential permanent chairman though no formal bid has been made.
New Orleans March 27 AP The cotton market opened steady with Liverpool cables about four penny points higher. Weather may indicate a change to unfavorable conditions Sunday. First trades show gains of four to seven points with May at 18.03, July 17.68, and October 17.03, each up about seven points from yesterday's close.
Mrs. H. F. Graham of Hamilton Ontario who was believed fatally injured when an automobile fell into the Tiger river eight miles from Spartanburg yesterday is now reported resting comfortably. Her husband also survived.
New York stock markets showed a sharp break last week with many industrials hitting new weekly lows. Declines spread widely though freight carloadings and bank figures remained strong. high priced issues like General Electric Woolworth Sears Roebuck and American Can fell while rail shares held firm amid earnings reports.
Glenna Collett national women's golf champion is paired with Mrs. Jay Lee Hackensack N J in the second round of the north and south women's amateur tournament. Collett yesterday defeated Miss Jane Brook New York 6 and 5. Other pairings include Miss Bernice Wall Oshkosh vs Miss Jane Merrill Newton Center Miss Louise Dorice Youngstown Ohio vs Miss Edith Quier Reading Pa and Miss Helen Payson Portland Me vs Mrs Emmet French Youngstown.
March 27 hearing opened on charges of moral turpitude against Chief of Police Co. R. Ferge. The AP report notes city commissioners withheld details as investigators proceeded with the case.
Mayor Harvey Moore said officials are still probing the matter and secret hearings might not conclude prior to Monday.
Mrs. Ella Alberta Ferrell 28 wife of W B Ferrell died at 217 Best Street shortly before 4 AM after a brief illness that began with influenza and developed into pneumonia. She was born in Randolph county formerly Ella Yow daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Yow of Sophia. Survived by husband two children her parents three brothers and three sisters. Funeral details not yet completed.
Ice events are planned for Sunday afternoon at Marlboro with likely schedule changes toward warm weather expectations. Local organizers call for spectators to arrive early as conditions may affect timing.
In Gastonia on March 27 a jury verdict of 12000 was returned for R. H. Jacobs Jr. a 15 year old high school student who sued J. B. Ivey Co of Charlotte for 80000 alleging injuries from a truck accident last fall. The seven hour deliberation followed the trial and the defendant’s counsel gave notice of appeal.
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