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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1921
Page
1
At Arlington National Cemetery President Harding leads a parade review by Army and Navy units before delivering a memorial address. He lauds American heroes across wars and urges first duty to national integrity as the nation preserves liberty and civilization for all.
In Turnbury Scotland Miss Alexa Stirling of Atlanta American champion was defeated by Miss Cecil Leitch British champion three up with two to play in the British ladies open championship. Miss Edith Cummings of Owentsia Chicago defeated Miss Isabelle Kemp of Fontainebleau France 8 up six to play.
Prime Minister Lloyd George announced in the House of Commons that plans to strengthen the crown forces in Ireland are being prepared and a formal statement will be made in Parliament once arrangements are perfected.
In Urbana Illinois on May 30 Dean E Davenport head of the University of Illinois college of agriculture summarized ten years of farming experience. He argued that production costs matter more than yield and that animal production is costly and risky. He criticized marketing systems and said crop credit systems suit commerce not agriculture.
At Indianapolis on May 30 Ralph De Palma led early laps in the 500 mile race with an average of 93.52 mph for the first 250 miles. Roscoe Sarles and Joe Boyer chased, Sarles taking the second lap lead while Fontaine’s car caught fire but caused no damage. De Palma later faced tire trouble and was forced to pit. Alley stood third with Milton close behind.
Delegations from Burlington and Yanceyville pressed for road changes as J Elwood Cox faced the state highway commission. He traveled to Greensboro to offer his resignation to the Guilford county commissioners after being named to the state panel by Governor Morrison.
A Moscow dispatch reports Nicolai Lenin declaring communism bankrupt and asking for unlimited return of capitalism and recall of constitutional democrats to help rebuild Russia. The claim has not been verified by Bolshevik sources or corroborated by other reports.
Citizens and members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars observed Memorial Day in High Point on Sunday afternoon. Major Wade H. Phillips of Lexington addressed the gathering at First Baptist Church after a parade led by the Elks band from the high school grounds to Oakwood cemetery.
Secretary Denby spoke at a Memorial Day address in Beaufort South Carolina praising both sides in the Civil War. He called for reconciliation and remembered leaders and soldiers including Lee Jackson Pickett and Forest as Americans and part of a shared heritage.
Paris May 30 Great Britain sent a note replying to Briand and urged meeting of the allied supreme council this week It accepts France proposed method of solving the Upper Silesian issue by a commission of experts but prefers the council to meet first before the commission acts
Army officers prepared to investigate a Curtiss eagle ambulance plane crash near Indian Head Maryland that killed seven aboard including five officers and two civilians. The storm and high winds likely caused the disaster as witnesses described a steep descent and vertical dive before impact.
Dr Herman B Marx Moravian missionary and Tibet resident for sixteen years will lecture at the high school auditorium Tuesday night May 31 at 8 oclock. The illustrated talk will show slides costumes and curios from Tibet including the priests in the Devil Dance. National Geographic has requested the slides. High Point residents expect a full auditorium and strong interest from explorers and scientists.
Lexington May 30. Attorneys for both sides say trial ready as Dr. John W. Peacock of Thomasville faces charges of killing Chief J. E. Taylor in Davidson County. Grand jury to hear case. jury selection hoped for Tuesday and trial possible Wednesday. Possible move to another county reported but not confirmed.
High Point three Methodist Episcopal churches surpassed their city quota in a southern wide campaign for Christian education funds. Wesley Memorial led with 32 211.85 subscribed though its quota was 31 735, Main Street church raised 6 397.50 from a 4 795 goal, and South Main Street plus smaller churches boosted totals as 39 620.35 subscribed by afternoon. The effort focused on Methodists only, with 100 volunteers mobilized at Wesley Memorial church. Funds will aid denominational colleges and institutions in the state.
Rev. Roy E. Leinbach longtime pastor of the First Reformed church of High Point departs for Carlisle Pennsylvania to lead the largest church there. He preached farewell service yesterday at 11 and his work here earned praise for progress in the community and service to children and the Parent Teachers association.
Covington Ga May 30 Trial of Clyde Manning a negro farm boss who confessed aiding in the drowning of three negroes on John S Williams Jasper county farm was not expected to last long Manning testified Williams feared for his life and Manning aided in the killings under coercion should he prove this he could not be convicted under Georgia law Williams already convicted and sentenced to life and seeking a new trial
John L. Freeman, a Guilford County resident born in Canada, died at his Archdale home after months of heart trouble. Funeral services were held at 10 30 a m with Rev. Lewis McFarland and Miss Clara Cox officiating. Pallbearers were Robert Blair George A Kearsey Lee Andrews James F E Tomlinson Eugene Jarrett and Oscar E Wilson. Survived by six children including Mrs H A Tomlinson Mrs Horace Ragan Mrs J K Reynolds Mrs Will Sellars Wray Freeman and Jamie Freeman.
Memorial exercises were held today in American cemeteries in France and on isolated graves of Americans who died in the U.S. wreaths were placed. The French government arranged guards of honor at principal cemeteries and offered to lead or join the programs where American delegations could not be sent.
Seven persons were reported killed and more than twenty injured in a trolley collision at Robeling, about halfway between Burlington and Trenton, this morning.
Raleigh May 30. State Corporation Commission expected to rule on North Carolina telephone rate increases by week’s end after Southern Bell officials met with commissioners seeking to provide additional information. Governor Morrison hosted NC State College graduates at the executive mansion as commencement at the Agriculture and Engineering College nears. Insurance Commissioner Wade vows to purge fraud and misrepresentation in state agencies following the Simpson case and notes a drop in complaints with new deputy enforcement.
The manual training department under R G Knight showcases student crafted cedar chests kitchen cabinets smoking stands sewing tables and library tables. Modern machinery aided progress as Cedar chests and cabinets reflect notable student workmanship with exhibits open tomorrow and Wednesday and Thursday.
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