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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1922
Page
4
The document lists a $250,000 bond for expanding the city school system along with proposals for widening city limits, a municipal building with auditorium, a public library, parks, a new passenger station, elevated tracks, a city planning system, more homes, paved streets, sewer and water extensions, hard surfaced roads, improved garbage disposal, and growth to a 20,000 population.
A poem depicts a maiden with golden hair seated on a harbor quay knitting and waiting while the narrator claims he has never met her. The verses insist the imagined scene exists because the poet set her there and will stay until the poet chooses to end the quay scene.
A curious scene unfolds as several new drivers misinterpret a train’s approach and retreat into the woods. onlookers report the moment as a reminder of caution near rail corridors and the need for clear signaling.
A quirky collection of一句 humorous observations and oddities references to politicians, boxing ages, marriage dynamics, a missing tax notice, and far flung ideas about tails in Borneo. The tone resembles a light column of wry commentary and miniature jokes.
A patriotic sermon on the enduring bond between mother and child extols maternal love as civilization's foundation. It notes May 14 as Mother's Day and urges honoring living mothers with theater, flowers, letters, or telegrams, and to strive for everyday remembrance.
A survey of publicity experts shows press agents are essential across fields from sports to politics. Managers curate coverage to shape public sentiment, with baseball and boxing exemplars using sophisticated, name‑free campaigns to maximize exposure and value to clubs.
Voice of the People backs High Point school bonds praising planned institutions and modern facilities. A meeting featuring S. H. Tomlinson lauds the city’s growth and its buildings, urging support for education while contrasting with state manufacturing.
A High Point citizen argues for approving school bonds to fund better facilities and smaller classes. The writer celebrates local manufacturing achievements from cradle to grave and urges residents to back bonds so every child can receive a fair education and safe, well‑provided schools. May 13.
Max Bones has installed a full jewelry fixture set in his store. J. D. Britt bought the Schaffner Pierson electrical store on South Main Street. J. Q. Finch of the Highland dairy near High Point owns remarkable chickens that lay eggs with two yellow yolks. The dark Cornish game hens’ eggs weigh two pounds four ounces for twelve eggs and four ounces for a single egg. some eggs are in The Enterprise window.
F S Sizemore secretary of the local chamber of commerce mails notices to farmers in High Point Jamestown Deep River townships and Davidson and Randolph counties inviting them to a meeting next Wednesday night at 8 at the chamber of commerce rooms to discuss the Tobacco Growers Cooperative association movement. He also asks Merchants' association and chamber members to be present for full cooperation with the farmers.
The YWCA executive committee entertains Rotary and Kiwanis clubs at 6:30 with Miss Clara Cox presiding. Miss Lemna Easley from New York Headquarters attends. A music program features solos by Mrs. Fred Wheeler and Mrs. J Gurney Briggs and group singing for guests.
Greensboro May 12 Oak Ridge Institute near here hosts a week of commencement activities beginning Sunday with a sermon by Rev W A Newell D D presiding elder of the Winston Salem district of the Western North Carolina Methodist conference. Alumni address by H L Cobb. Class day Monday. Annual debate Monday evening. Oratorical contest Tuesday morning followed by commencement address by C Cox. Diplomas for 42 seniors and 41 commercial certificates awarded with a reception ending exercises.
T 1). Brown secretary of the Rowan county Guernsey association returns from Ashburn Georgia where a carload sale of Guernseys was held. CG. L. Neel C. W Miller and S. S. Stabler attended. Animals sold for 3290 dollars to 400 county and town visitors.
Jess Willard says he is not seeking a return bout with world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey. The statement appeared in a Los Angeles newspaper and follows recent dispatches suggesting Willard might be Dempsey’s opponent.
The Guilford College dramatic council presents Clarence a four act comedy by Booth Tarkington today. The play is touted as a sparkling life comedy and the best light American work. Music students Miss Beat rice Byrd and Mrs Dann gave a recital Wednesday evening. Miss Margaret Levering won the annual freshman declamation contest. The freshmen sophomores debated May 8 with the sophomores affirming United States entry into the League of Nations. Prof and Mrs LL White entertained the senior class.
The Hickory city council voted to lend school playgrounds to Kiwanis Rotary and other groups for organized children's play during summer. F C Longaker of Lenoir College and Supt R W Craver asked the board. Inexpensive apparatus will be installed and sponsors promise to indemnify the town for damages, anticipating less destruction than in prior years.
Kinston on May 12 George Batson 24 was held at Warsaw on a charge of fatally shooting William Utter 34 of Kinston on a farm near Warsaw late yesterday Prosecutor James Powers investigated Batson claims self defense The shooting happened on Batson’s father’s farm Utter survived by a widow and one son.
Lucinda visits Alma Daley star in a California film studio with director King Laughlin guiding a tense scene. Alma and Egbert clash while Laughlin improvises as Lucinda watches, amid backstage power, money and pressure in the movie business.
Alma performs a dramatic pursuit and descent, pushing off a table and leaping to the door while Egbert and others watch. Mr Laughlin praises her, but Tommy ignores the script and improvises with stage business from a prior era, prompting Lucinda to doubt her powers of observation.
Tomorrow Salvation Army and Company meet at 9 30 with a holiness session at 11 00 then Young Peoples Legion worship at 6 30 Evening Salvation meeting at 7 30 honors Mother s Day with a program and address by Dr Dred Peacock in pastor s absence The Yommanuel Lutheran holds 11 00 service with 9 45 Bible school and 5 00 Vespers The First Methods Protestant with Dr George R Brown observes Mother's Day at 11 00 and an 8 00 sermon The Christian Endeavor meets 7 15 with Wednesday prayer at 8 00 and Friday choir at 3 00 All welcome to worship The Sunday schedule lists sermons and services across congregations.
Friends Samuel L. Haward minister leads Sunday school at 9 45 with J D Cox superintendent Worship at 11 Mrs Charles Kephart to sing Love watches over all Junior C E meets at 2 30 Y P Ss CG EB at 7 Evening service at 7 30 features a solo by Clarence Schultheiss
Rev T J Rogers pastor Sunday school at 930 led by W H Davis superintendent Sermon at 11 by the pastor titled The Influence of Mother League service at 6245 Preaching at 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 5 o'clock
St Mary's Episcopal Church announces Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. on the Fourth Sunday after Easter. Church school and adult Bible class led by H. S. Coffield at 9:30. Morning prayer and sermon "Our Mother" at 11. Evening prayer and address "The Bible and its Inspiration" at evening service. Visitors welcome.
Wessex Memorial Methodist Church announces Rev W A Lambeth as pastor. Sunday school begins at 9 30 with B C Harmon leading supervision.
Rev Jame A Clarke pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m with A E Tate superintendent. Mother's Day observed with 11 a m sermon The Seven Greatest Wonders in the World in the evening B Y P U at 7 p m public worship at 8 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m Public invited to attend services at the church parish house.
Pastor Charles P Coble leads Sunday school at 9 45 with R M Rawson as superintendent Public invited as services hold 11 am and 8 pm The sermon and music center on he thought of mother Clarence Schultheiss to sing My Mother Dear anthem No Shadows Younder from the Holy City Special music planned for both services
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