High Point Enterprise masthead and publication details
The High Point Enterprise, published daily except Sunday, lists staff positions J P Rawley secretary, G Dickerson city editor J Worth Bacon Dan R Schroder business manager editor city editor advertising manager and lists subscription rates of 6.00 yearly 3.60 half year 1.50 quarter 1.50 one month 25 cents and weekly rate 18 cents. The paper is a member of the Associated Press with AP dispatch rights and is entered as second class mail at the High Point post office under the 1872 act. national ad reps are Forst Landis and Kohn with offices in Brunswick building New York Peoples Gas Building Chicago.
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High Point
N. C
National
Forst Landis and Kohn
Brunswick
Fifth Ave
New York
Peoples Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Enterprises platform for a greater High Point
A historical notice outlines a bond issue of 250000 for immediate expansion of the city school system and long term growth. It includes extension of city limits, a municipal building and auditorium, a city library, park and playground development, a new passenger station, elevated tracks, a city planning system and more homes. Additional plans call for paved streets and extended sewer and water systems with hard surfaced roads in every direction and a 20000 population target upon extension.
Echoes of a World Wide Melody and Local Bond Vote
A lyrical detour travels the globe via radio from Bert Braley to distant ports and stars. Local news warns that the June 6 school bond election faces a tight race with little opposition but a strong turnout needed to avoid overcrowded schools and possible loss of full-day sessions for hundreds of students.
Shrine gathering brings Oasis Temple caravans to High Point
High Point prepares to host a Shrine ceremonial as 2000 to 4000 Oasis Temple members arrive. The event emphasizes merriment over business, with Nobles leaving cares behind for festive activities, tourism, and hospitality toward visitors.
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High Point
Oasis Temple
North
Corona
Keep the Streets In Repair on North Main Street
The notice urges repairing worn potholes on North Main Street near Bain in High Point. It argues street maintenance is as important as building new roads and condemns the ongoing deterioration that inconveniences daily motorists.
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High Point
North Main
Bain
Persorea
Voliva fixes Heaven’s location yet remains at Zion City
In Zion City preacher Voliva declares he knows heaven’s location but keeps living at his compound. The item notes asylums adding brass bands to their repertoire and adds a witty aside that the practice is not condemned.
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Voliva
Heaven
Zion City
Columbia Dames Club Admits Only Wives of Achieving Husbands
New York May 22. A New York women's club, Columbia Dames, accepts members only if their husbands have demonstrated achievement. President Mrs Join Guy Fowlkes says a tainted husband suffices for a wife to join, and notes support for women with husbands who have real ability.
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New York
New York City
Columbia Dames
Ltd
Entangled Engagement Ends in Suit Over Gifts
Albert Metz and Mary Pitz of Long Island City failed to wed and Metz sues for 94.50 he spent on gifts to show love during the betrothal. Purchases include a monkey wrench auto parts shades and a ring. Cretonne bathing suits attract shop window praise with vivid colors and patterns.
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Albert Metz
Mary Pitz
Long Island City
Metz
Flapper Era Youth Group Plans City Park Escapes
A group of high school girls form the Junior Auxiliary of the Municipal league to escort tenement district children to half day vacations in outer parks. They reject Central Park for fear the children would feel obliged to dress up and fear getting dirty. Van Cortlandt is among the suggested locations.
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Municipal League
Central Park
van Courtlandt
Railway section foreman Arthur McDonald killed in wreck
Arthur McDonald railway section foreman was killed yesterday afternoon when a motor car left the tracks at 4:30. His skull was fractured and death was instantaneous. Three other passengers on the car suffered minor bruises as they jumped when the car began to leave the track.
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Greeniigle
Arthur McDonald
McDonald
Major Langford Dead in Petersburg at 102
Major Joseph Samuel Langford aged 102 veteran of the Mexican and civil wars died at his Petersburg home. Born in Norfolk on September 15, 1819 he attributed his longevity to abstinence from intoxicants and tobacco.
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Langford
Petersburg
Joseph Samuel Langford
Norfolk
Common Sense Ways To Health From Dr Bishop
Dr Bishop argues vacations should restore, not exhaust. Change of occupation, outdoor activity, and good routines reset mental fatigue. Check water safety milk sources and mosquito sites, then spend time open air with regular hours to return ready for work.
High Point Churches Aid Negro Home Milk Fund
The Voice of the People thanks High Point churches for a 65 dollar fund to buy a cow for the Burns Hill home for black children. Milk improves health, with each child gaining weight in two weeks. Special thanks to Miss Clara Cox Miss Edith Moore Mrs Frank Gurley and Mr Av Sherrod for aiding forty one neglected children.
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High Point
Burns Hill
Clara* Cox
Edith Moore
Frank Gurley
Sherrod
Fife
High’ Point
Spencer machinist Maye G. Sherrill dies after brief illness
Maye G. Sherrill aged 33 of Spencer died at his home on Tenth Street Priday after a short severe illness. He was injured some time ago and the trouble became dangerous and caused his death. A native of Iredell county he came to Spencer to work as a machinist for the Southern Railway.
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R. Ge Sherrill
Spencer
Maye G. Sherrill
Tenth Street
Priday
Mr. Sherrill
Iredell County
American relief aid fuels hope for Russians amid famine
American Relief Administration and allies run large scale aid to Russia with seed corn grain and medical supplies. Over 2,000,000 children and 5,000,000 adults benefit from Congress funding totaling 20,000,000 plus 4,000,000 in medical aid and 3,000,000 from the Red Cross. Col. William Haskell notes rail limits hinder transport as ships unload seed corn at Weehawken under Don Livingston and state officials.
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Russia
American Relef Administration
Congress
American Red Cross
American Relief Administration
Middle West
Weehawken
N. J
Don Livingston
U.S. Farm Bureau
South Dakota
Livingston
William Haskell
Herbert Hoover
Linda Lee Inc Plans Big Budget Motion Picture Venture
Lucinda Cruce and quartering partner Lontaine plot to form Linda Lee Inc to produce four films a year with a fifty thousand dollar per film cost and a two hundred fifty thousand gross, aiming for two thirds profits for the star and executives while seeking external capital to fund the venture. Lucinda contemplates self-financing to retain control and reduce risk.
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Lontaine
Lucinda
Linda See, Inc
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Maye
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Mrs. Lee
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