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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1922
Page
4
A High Point essay argues that school funding is a social economic investment guiding citizens. It cites Massachusetts education, explains indirect returns from schooling, and insists tax support for schools is essential for democracy and future income. It highlights citizen duty to fund public education.
The American Red Cross seeks 500000 for Mississippi valley flood relief, justifying independent aid alongside a recent government 1600000 emergency act. The piece praises Red Cross efficiency and personal touch versus federal aid, noting the organization’s wartime credibility and broader relief reach.
German merchants in Munich and other Bavarian cities accuse American visitors and pilgrims of paying inflated prices for the Oberammergau Passion Play. They justify the hikes by citing the dollar’s strength over other currencies, prompting sharply higher charges.
Four young women and one man received Artists' Diplomas at the Institute of Musical Art in New York. J Nora Fauchald soprano violinist William Kroll and pianists Margaret Hamilton Anta Blumenfeld and Dorsey Whitington were praised as thoroughly trained and naturally talented for concert work. Jurors included Heifetz Mannes Henderson La Forge Shevinne Goldmark Levitzki. Frank Damrosch directs the institute and graduates may pursue the artists' course after exams and a jurors' contest recital to determine eligibility for the final tense test.
Dealers report a revival in sales of banjos guitars and mandolins as more amateurs take up these romantic instruments. They cite rising numbers and clubs in New York and say the artful hobby is returning after a lean period before 1913.
The text predicts New York City reaching twenty seven million inhabitants by the year 2000 and contemplates a time around 1970 when the speaker feels humanity may be absent.
The clever comedy Billeted starring Margaret Anglin is revived at the Greenwich Village theatre. It tells of a young woman separated from her husband and decides to pursue independence through clever schemes and social improvisation.
A woman feigns widowhood to smooth two English officers billeted with her. She fakes her husband's death via telegram, then he unexpectedly enters as a guest. The comic plot features H. Langdon Khrace and Lois Bolton. Peter Went's 30 day jail term for drunk driving is suspended to August 25 so he may travel to Carlsbad, Germany, and return to jail.
Barney Barueh declines the post as theater managers would have made him head. His training did not fit the position. James J. Davis, secretary of labor, is now suggested for the post.
An old health column argues moderate tobacco use harms some but not others, notes excess is harmful, and offers quitting tips. Suggestions include a three week meatless diet with fruit, candy to curb urges, daily walking, possible evening or morning exercise, and nightly mouthwash with nitrate of silver solution.
Indianapolis May 15 the American Legion asks to care for graves of both Confederate and Union soldiers. In a letter to General Julian S. Carr the legion proposes exchanging flags over graves and designating a single national Memorial Day for decoration of all fallen soldiers.
Durham May 15 Editors and business managers at Trinity college publications for 1923 have been announced. W H Lander from Greenwood will edit the Chronicle with J O Sanderson of Goldsboro as business manager. H C Sprinkle Jr of Greensboro edits the Chanticleer with C A Robinson of Clover as business manager. Mike Bradshaw Jr of Durham edits The Archieve and W W Turrentine of Greensboro is business manager.
Bail bonds of 1,000 each were set for Larkin Howell and his son Eugene Howell of Patrick county. They face charges of shooting Fellow Marin near Stuart several days ago. Marin was shot three times as he answered a nighttime call, the shotgun pellet entering his body. He is expected to recover.
Lucinda Cruce visits Alma Daley at a Ninth Avenue film studio as Harry Lontaine plans a California motion picture venture. The scene inside the studio shows tense directing, power plays over scenes and actors, and a masterclass in handling a leading man amid costly investments.
Miss Daley explodes with ire when her mentor abandons her during a rehearsal, confronting King Laughlin as Mr Culp intervenes. The confrontation ends with a muted flight from bystanders and a rueful remark about dealing with unruly youths in show business.
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