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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1925
Page
1
A collage of comments from The Associated Press notes, local editorials, and brief items. It mentions Doc Cook heading an expedition, timber production decline, High Point voting patterns, a new national committee chairman, Presbyterians in Columbus, and a sharp critique of Raleigh official Grissom. The tone is opinionated and locally observant.
The piece notes that aging athletes defy expectations with examples like a 38 year old Marathon winner in a ten mile test and a 60 plus heavyweight returning to world championship. It cites baseball players in their forties still earning well, arguing endurance and skill persist past youth.
After a slow start the High Point election finished strong with four school bond issues approved. Voter registration neared 3,000 with a 850 plus majority in favor, while the county rejected an eight month county wide plan. Scouts aided polling, and residents praised the city’s school program and future plans.
The state moves to secure a clean health bill for Carolina oysters after a scare linked typhoid to raw shellfish. A federal health service review of coastline beds is planned, with officials arguing NC waters are remote from cities and thus likelier to produce clean oysters. If confirmed, NC oysters could gain a market boost.
William Jennings Bryan shifts from a Presbyterian assembly clash over modernism to a Tennessee village trial where a schoolmaster faces charges for teaching evolution. The political exposure of Bryan is seen as shaping fundamentalist resistance to modernist biblical interpretation. The piece notes the assembly’s firm stance and its impact on religious debates.
The piece argues no applicant for the ministry can be licensed without definite acceptance of fundamentalist doctrine, a victory for Bryan allies but not a final outcome. It predicts a rift between modernists and fundamentalists, potentially reshaping church unity and future creed revisions.
City health officials announce prenatal and typhoid fever clinics for next month. Mothers will learn infant care including health and clothing. Schedule lists multiple prenatal sessions at mills and towns with evening times and dates across June.
Students at Elm Street school listened to Dr J H Warren superintendent of Redpith Chann Groquit and Geoffrey I Mor wan speak at morning chapel exercises. Warren praised good work, noted three groups of students based on effort, and shared several brief stories in his talk.
Greensboro High Point highway widening is urged as urgent public necessity. Chamber directors back surveys and a five member committee to aid J Elwood Cox for early completion. Also vote on inheritance tax referendum and banking law changes. Railway underpass plans progress with an active crossing committee. Bus system data collection continues. Delegates urged for annual United States chamber convention.
Dr. Edmond N. Joyner of Epiphany Episcopal Church Laurens writes praising the Redpath chautauqua program. He commends its high class entertainment and educational value and urges continuing to provide what the people need, not merely what they want, as evangelists of education.
Have Operation Boston May 26 report that Secretary of War Weeks arrived in Boston on Saturday to consult physicians about a serious illness and possible surgery related to his undersea service. He is at the General Hospital, with officials announcing his condition today.
Rhodes Company property set for auction Friday at 10 30 A M includes factory buildings, factory sites, lots, house and store alongside Southern Railroad frontage. Auction seeks bids on real estate and appurtenances in the industrial area.
The May Valentine Opera company arrived in a deluxe six wheeled bus seating 39, billed as a palace on wheels. Tonight the company presents Robin Hood at the chautauqua with Miss Bonnie Cox as Maid Marian replacing Marjory Montello.
Lists of officers and delegates from Elizabeth City Wilmington New Bern Concord Caroleen Kinston Knotts Island Charlotte Shelby Cooleemee Altamahaw High Point Greenville Gastonia Greensboro Henderson Rowland Sanaa polis Lexington Arden Charlotte Norlina with names and towns in a continuing roster from page one
The embezzlement case against H. D. Herrin, former High Point real estate man, was continued to June 10 after his attorney produced a physician’s certificate showing Herrin, hospitalized in Baltimore and in critical condition, unable to attend. Bond of 10000 was signed by prominent Albemarle citizens. Proceedings allege Herrin embezzled 7000 from Mrs May Sullivan.
New York May 27 The Amundsen HUs worth polar flight party remains missing six days after taking off from Kings Bay Spitzbergen The party may be verifying position at the pole exploring new lands or returning on foot The possibility of a crash is not ruled out Officials consider relief unlikely yet President Coolidge would back a Navy plan and weather at Wings Bay was reported favorable last night
WEST RELEIGH May 27 The American Association of Agricultural College Editors will meet at North Carolina State College July 7 9 Secretary F H Jeter reports 100 editors expected Addresses by Clarence Poe Josephus Daniels C A Cobb O J Smith W G Brooks W W Wilcor Jane Abhimon and others National page includes note on Justice Department request to War Department for camp sites for a proposed US industrial institution for young men first offenders
Columbus May 27 The 127th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States ended routine business after disposing of Fundamentalist Modernist controversy complaints. Ministers must affirm the virgin birth. two New York presbytery ministers faced cases. A 15 member commission to study the issue was created for the 1925 assembly. Dr Charles Erdman predicted naming members within two weeks. Liberals planned a protest petition. fundamentalists hailed the New York case as a victory. Measures to discipline New York presbytery were tabled.
Representing publishers of the High Point city directory R C Dowdy is in the city delivering the directory just off the press Those who have not subscribed may get one from Mann Drug company Raleigh May 27 Frank D Grist commissioner of labor and printing says 2000 laborers are needed in the trucking sections of Eastern North Carolina for the next sixty days to pick peas beans etc.
A testimonial asserts a five year stomach and liver ailment turned green two years ago. After spending $1200 on doctors, the patient credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing the illness and reducing a green complexion. The ad promises full money back after one dose and notes J. A. Hart Drug Co. as a distributor with drugs available nationwide.
A mine blast is reported to have killed about 60 miners. Rescue crews will join the effort as a rescue car advances through Cumberland. Washington officials arrange right of way on the Seaboard Airline line to North Carolina for the operation, with a quoted plan to complete the run in under 24 hours.
Greensboro reports from Atlantic and Yadkin officials say six bodies recovered from the eight mile Sanford mine. Two workers with gas masks failed to penetrate far. A later entry attempt yielded no clear result. By 1 30 p m the death toll was estimated between 50 and 65 with no survivors yet emerging.
Advertisement from Hobo Medicine Co. Beaumont Texas promotes a kidney and bladder remedy claimed to purify the system and treat conditions like leprosy and psoriasis. It is sold by druggists at $1.20 per bottle or six for $6.00 with a money back guarantee and a free discovery story.
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