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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1922
Page
4
The plan calls for extending city limits in all directions to reach a 29,000 population. It envisions a larger city library, expanded parks and playgrounds, a new passenger station, elevated tracks, and a city planning system with more homes. Sewer and water systems would be extended, and hard surfaced roads laid in every direction.
The excerpt recalls a lively High Point celebration last night as Berton Braley references Milton and a line about haste and youthful merriment. It contrasts current jeering with past merriment and notes ongoing march of life.
Citizens of High Point report a night of unusual sights as stories swirl about Princess Hermine of Reuss and possible royal speculation. The era of Darwin debates continues with playful headlines and mock science. Greensboro notes tax limits for fairgrounds and outlines a growing city skyline near Commerce and Main.
Extension would fold Oak Hill Mechanicsville and Highland into the city system, providing nine month terms, state aid advantages, and tuition free access for residents. Cloverdale families would gain city school facilities with new buildings and equal access, instead of distant township schooling.
Circus officials report weaker crowds in the south with fewer moister crowds and anticipate similar turnout in Charlotte. They argue the region avoided harsher deflation era effects, claiming the South has recovered while facing ongoing financial strains andAdmission pressures.
The article discusses M'Lean aiming for a larger electoral margin and stronger turnout. It notes a tax stance, a guaranteed non tax framework, and the role of a borrowing rate. It mentions the North Carolina Traffic Association controversy and a pending retraction demand by M R Orin and J S Griffin without indicating forthcoming lawsuits.
Mrs Leonard Crithewlly III and Mrs O L Leonard are reported critically ill at their home on South Main Street. Friends express regret over the illness and extend best wishes.
Alumni Secretary Daniel L. Grant traveled through Richmond Norfolk Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York to energize Carolina alumni groups. He met with leaders from Columbia Yale Johns Hopkins and the University of Pennsylvania and plans ten active northern associations up to Boston and Chicago by Christmas.
University of Iowa Professor Merry chairs a national committee launching the Better Speech movement. Women’s clubs will spotlight correct speech next week with schools continuing in February. The aim is to improve usage without purism, balancing distinctive utterance and pleasant voice.
Washington November 1 A federal council of churches of Christ in America urged Christians to exert influence for impartial enforcement of laws. The appeal warns against candidates who would legalize beer and wine and argues that restoration of such manufacture conflicts with the Volstead act and would revive illegal saloons.
H P Whidden arrives from Florida to manage the Dixie department store at 123 North Main Street High Point promising forthcoming bargains. He brings years of experience from southern chains and Swan advertising background and asks readers to watch The Enterprise ads for sales. George A Wrynn now leads the Dixie Department store in Winston Salem.
Indianapolis November 1 Plans for entertaining the next general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States are being formed under Rev Lewis S Smith pastor of the First Presbyterian in Indianapolis The assembly will be held here May 15 to 24 1925 and will bring about 2000 delegates from 502 presbyteries.
Ship ping interests push government to establish a free port in Japan with Kobe as the favored site to help Japanese importers compete with Hongkong merchants for China trade. Nippon Usen Kaisha's Toru Ishii says lack of such a port hinders Japan becoming the Orient’s trade center.
Exclusive umbrellas marketed by Stamey’s highlight long wear and strong construction. Shoppers are invited to view a selection praised for reliability and fashion appeal.
Cases against CC. D. Peebles and D. E. Koonce for violation of North Carolina blue sky law were continued to the April Randolph Superior Court term in Asheboro. Bonds of 1000 each forfeited for L. G. Rabe and J. E. Pégram after missing a preliminary hearing. Chandler remains at large. warrants issued for the quintet on charges of selling stock without license during High Point Spring less Shade company organization.
Annie Laura Ellington acted as charming hostess at a Halloween party Monday evening from 7 30 to 10 00 featuring games and contests. Guests included Minnie Gregory Robert Bain Annie Lee Jarrell Herbert Cones Mary Bulla Rufus Davis Dessie Gregory Audrey Kenny Margie Bain Sam Vail Minnie Denny Marguerite Stevenson Bill Ellington and Annie Laura Ellington.
Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by her mother and Miss Minnie Gregory. Notes of thanks and appreciation accompany the social gathering.
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