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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1922
Page
4
A bond issue of 640,000 for immediate expansion of the city school system and rapid extension of city limits in all directions. Plans include a municipal building and auditorium, a city library, parks and playgrounds, a new passenger station and elevated tracks, city planning, more homes, paved streets, extended sewer and water systems, hard surfaced roads, improved garbage disposal, and extending city limits to a population of 20,000.
The piece notes a rapid rise of home radio equipment as a thriving, nationwide venture. It cites Chicago teens forming a company, widespread manufacturing, and dealers behind in supply. It highlights profits, side lines, and growing Commonwealth club chapters shaping local communities.
The article argues returning to homeland surroundings aids healing and peace of mind, citing John McCormack and Caruso seeking Ireland and Italy. It notes sanatoriums’ advantage for rest and suggests home atmospheres boost recovery more than distant institutions. It also imagines radio-equipped travel and daily life expanding into universal possibility.
High Point issued about $475,960 in building permits in April, marking one of the city's best months for construction. The Commercial National Bank skyscraper accounts for much of the total, but many residences valued from $3,000 to $8,000 were started, signaling healthy growth and employment for carpenters and painters. The town is in the midst of a building campaign and jobs are readily available.
In an orchestra pit in a New York motion picture theatre, Dr Manne runs a tiny lab of noises. He produces hundreds of sounds from shrieks to crashes for villains and heroes alike using a full row of whistles, drums, and other devices. He delights in the era of realistic drama where his effects feel authentic to audiences.
The flar e Queen, among the largest and most beautiful opals, was found in Australia and brought to the United States by owner K. I. Newman for display. Customs officials valued its art and educational worth but deemed it a jewel not allowed to enter without duty, so it was sent back to Australia after insured transit.
Smoky air from coal burning in large and small cities irritates lungs and raises respiratory diseases. Urban examples show progress with abatement through instruction and legislation. Individuals must push cleanup, proper coal burning, and stronger laws to reduce smoke and protect health.
A congressional delegation will depart to inspect flood areas in Mississippi and stay about a week to assess levees. Led by Senator Randsell with Representatives Lewis and Lapsey, the trip aims to evaluate conditions in flooded parishes and nearby river regions near Jena and Holloway.
The rectangular Western style house adds a side service wing and a front porch wing creating a distinctive street presence. It emphasizes window spacing and simple exterior woodwork with no unnecessary ornamentation, featuring six main rooms plus utility spaces and a practical farm home layout.
In a Wyoming like siege the coast of the West Country endures two weeks of blizzards and hunger as Baptiste Renaud gathers crews to return to Tabernacle. Amid the drift Houston realizes the stakes and heads toward the range to aid the beleaguered camp and suffering families. The search uncovers Agnes and a dying infant, deepening Houston’s resolve. The railroad blocks and timber mill hopes ripple as aid pours in via Dinver’s wires.
The Curtis Service Bureau of Clinton Iowa, designers of this house, estimates the cost at 8959 dollars. The estimate may or may not hold true under local conditions.
In Highland Baptist Church five masked figures entered during services in Hickory on May 1 and presented Rev H C Whitener with a letter and $25. The note stated the gift came from Ku Klux Klansmen praising law enforcement and Americanism and the sermons given by the pastor.
The Union Oil steamer Whittier ran aground ten miles south of Point Arena last night and was a total loss. Its cargo of 10,000 barrels of oil was also lost, but the crew of 26 was saved.
Miss Lottie Barber has gone to Toledo Ohio to visit relatives and will be away a month or longer starting now.
Edwin Chappel a North Carolina University student visited the city for the weekend coming from Greensboro where he attended the Carolina Virginia ball game on Saturday. He was accompanied by classmate George Moore of Wilmington.
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