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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1922
Page
4
City plans bond issue for rapid expansion and growth
A bond issue of 250000 is proposed for immediate expansion of the city school system. The plan calls for extending city limits, building a municipal auditorium and library, expanding parks, a new passenger station, elevated tracks, a city planning system, more homes, paved streets, and expanded sewer and water systems as the population nears 20000.
Three Days To Register For School Bond Election
With three days left to register for the June 6 school bond election the anticipated turnout is light. About 4,000 local children attend schools yet fewer than a quarter are registered voters, indicating limited parental interest in the schools’ future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Georgia Mob Versus Escapee Foretells New Clash With Law
A Georgia report warns a Negro who fled a mob faces either capture and legal punishment or mob justice. Officials expect a lawful execution within weeks, while the mob shows no waning appetite for vengeance. The piece urges surrender to protect the accused and uphold due process.
Application Blank Prompts Immediate Submission in Gainesville
Help fill state application forms quickly by obtaining an application blank and mailing it to C M T C Headquarters in Gainesville Florida. The notice urges prompt action and provides a channel for obtaining the blank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Fla
New York Auto Bureau Drives Traffic Docket Upward
New York traffic boss reports six million dollars a year from auto licenses with 134000 private licenses and 175000 chauffeurs. The bureau at Sixty fifth street Broadway employs 150 people and runs a court for suspended licenses while testing applicants with parade drives through West Sixties and Seventies. A tester often asks drivers to stop on a hill, a challenge many fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cnvy Automobile Bureau
Fashion Dress Hems Set at Nine To Twelve Inches
Style writers report a shift in dress length with nine to twelve inches from the ground as the standard for suits and tailored frocks. A separate eight inch “definite” length is noted for other garments, with seven to eight inches mentioned as an initial guideline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Dress Industries
The Sheik announced for next season with Conway Tearle
The Sheik is set for early next season with Conway Tearle starring as the amorous Arab. The famous book's popularity prompts a dramatic stage adaptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway Tearle
City records four hundred seven summons for motor violations
In a 24 hour period last week 407 summonses were served on motorists for motor court violations, the largest in that time frame. In the first three weeks of May 884 violators faced police court on motor ordinances.
Women Shown Exceeding In Business Roles In September Exhibit
A survey notes women have not yet entered prize fighting, yet one woman manages bouts for her city’s lightweight champion. About 500 women sponsoring the exhibit of woman’s activities in September expect to showcase women across thousands of occupations to prove their role in business and professions.
The Austrian Kronen Peddlers Dominate City Curbstones
A booming wave of hawkers sells Austrian kronen at curbstones with millions in 1000 kroner notes. Dealers tout lines like thousand kronen for a quarter worth five hundred dollars while noting notes resemble unwrinkled coupons. Current exchange values yield roughly ten cents per 1000 kroner, offering about fifteen cents profit per note.
Recognizing a debt to the YWCA in Durham
An editorial urges Durham readers to donate fifteen thousand dollars to the YWCA within four days. The piece praises the organization as a civic necessity that protects and elevates young women and notes the project is sound business and community welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Sun
Durham
City pledge to parents for girls in industry drives YWCA support
The city views its role as a pledge to parents of working girls, promising compensation for the home sacrifices demanded by business. It sees education facilities and morale as boosting the girl’s happiness and efficiency. A YWCA must be funded generously to achieve its aims.
Southern Baptist convention joins fight against lynching
The Raleigh News and Observer notes the Southern Baptist convention adopting strong resolutions condemning lynching and affirming the right to fair trials for all accused. It urges clergy across denominations to promote this stance to build public opposition to lynching nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh News and Observer
Southern Baptist Convention
Some of These Days and the American Merchant Marine
A Washington Times passage laments current neglect of the American merchant marine. It calls for future action to restore shipping capacity, aiding cotton and wheat growers and boosting export trade amid congress and warehouse concerns. The piece urges timely votes to build national maritime strength.
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Washington Times
South
Great West
Congress
Radio gift praised as boon for blind readers in Illinois
Springfield May 24 AP Charles J Comstock head of Missouri Illinois visitation division says radio broadcasts of news and music are a Godsend for the blind. He notes radios at Jacksonville school and Chicago blind home can supply news without readers and enable listening to lectures concerts and bulletins from central stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Associated Press
Charles J. Comtock
Tate Department of Public Welfare
Comstock
Jacksonville
Chicago
Nentral
Detroit
C. H. Jenkins
State Department of Public Welfare
Birth Announcement and Local Services Update
Mrs V A Peace Adams Street announces the birth of a daughter Mary Frances on May 23. Tom Ilyston Cable Street is recovering from appendicitis at Guilford General Hospital. R H Wharton issued a marriage license for Camila Barnes and George R Tate of Guilford County. High Point Music Company opens at 200 North Main Street next to Wagger's Jewelry with rolls sheets and instruments. Dr O Frazier secretary and general manager brings 20 years piano experience in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A. Peace
Adams Street
Mary Frances
Tom Ilyston
Cable Street
Guilford General Hospital
R .H. Wharton
Camila Barnes
George R. Tate
Guilfordounty
High Point Music Company, Incorporated
North Main Street
Wagger’s
O. Frazier
Miliauger
High Point
Bankers Discuss Loan At Paris Meeting
Leading bankers from many nations met in Paris with J. P. Morgan acting as the American representative to discuss a proposed loan. The gathering included representatives from major financial centers amid speculation on terms and potential participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Morgan
Paris
Europe
Associated Press
J. P Morgan
European talks discuss Germany loan for settlement
In Paris today officials discussed financing a settlement with Germany. A large loan of around 2 billion dollars was favored as a first step but would depend on Germany revising downward cash payments. An informal conference view would aim to prevent a fresh crisis in months ahead.
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Tative
Paris
Germany
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