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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1922
Page
5
May 30 Washington officials report a sweeping overhaul of U S post offices after a study found over a million dollars wasted annually in one large office. Dr Work directs tighter staffing with inspectors to trim expenses while preserving efficiency and service to the public.
The Orpheum features Tenny Toys with a novelty trio and quartet delivering lively numerals and modeling. Ethyl Greene sings with a fresh rendering and notable dancing while Tommy Mullally entertains with witty humor. Newman's jazz orchestra performed at a Legion dance, and a complete program change is planned for tomorrow.
The chamber of commerce coordinates Bundle Week to collect substantial winter clothing for Near East Relief. Coats dresses sweaters blankets heavy socks boots woolen gloves and similar items are accepted. silk satin high heels hats and delicate undergarments are not. All clothes should be clean and dropped at the chamber rooms for proper distribution to refugees in need.
Never waste a good graduation on a poor gift. See Waggers for the best selection and timely ideas to celebrate graduates with thoughtful keepsakes and practical presents.
Salisbury N C May 30 Rev Hoke Ramseur Rowan county man missionary of the Episcopal Church to Liberia died in that country Sunday after weeks of pneumonia He was 31 and a UNC and Philadelphia Divinity School graduate He served four years in the mission field His wife Sarah Conway of Pennsylvania died after returning from a furlough Surviving are mother two sisters and two brothers Mary Nannette Ramseur Sammy Ramseur China Grove and M T Ramseur Baltimore
The Associated Press reports Charlestown West Virginia details of cases from Bogan county armed march and treason charges. Prosecution seeks immediate trials once witnesses are gathered with June 12 set for a key hearing. Additional suspects and jail dispositions noted.
Briefly notes a slogan promising worth of girls with a ten thousand dollar figure appears in a clipped line: our girls are worth it. The fragment mentions a source phrase and unspecified context.
The gift shop offers a selection for young American girl and boy graduates. Quality is highlighted as lasting value beyond price.
Voter appeal asks support for J F Spruill of Lexington for Solicitor of the Lexington recorder's court. Indorsed by Democratic lawyers of Davidson and Stokes counties and by the Democratic Executive Committee of Davidson county. Guilford backing mentioned, Stokes having no candidate, Davidson to hold the office. June 3 1922 election date cited.
A local candidate, T. E. Whitaker, appeals to friends and voters to back him in the Democratic primary on June 3, urging strong show of support from June 2.
A candidate announces intention to seek re election as Guilford County Treasurer subject to the Democratic primary on June 8 1922 and urges voters to choose him.
I hereby announce my candidacy for re election to the office of sheriff of Guilford county subject to the Democratic primary on June 3 1922 If favored with support I will render faithful service as in the past D B Stafford June 3 J A Rankin I solicit the support of all my friends
A public appeal from L. L. Barber invites Democrats of High Point and Greensboro lawyers to unite for J. Allen Austin in the upcoming election. He urges turnout of 70 and urges friends to vote next Saturday June ord, stressing the need to avoid division to seize the opportunity.
Ford County reports its county commissioner race as a backdrop while noting Wagger's store offers the only cheap items in town amid a crowded storefront with a wide assortment.
A brief political notice from Donnell appeals to Democratic supporters ahead of the June 3 primary. The message includes a short sign off and references a date 6-2. The tone is campaign oriented and directed at party peers.
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