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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1925
Page
4
A devotional prayer asks for October blessings and rejects money and ego while urging Christlike companionship. Separately in Detroit police respond to rioting tied to an attack on Ku Klux headquarters with the Klan blamed for incitement and disruption.
Authorities will probe a Georgia grade crossing wreck that killed several children as a bus and a train converged same moment at the crossing. Investigators expect to determine if the bus reached the crossing as the train arrived.
The newly inaugurated New Jersey governor pledges to work with Congress to modify the Volstead Act. He argues that pursuing reform will allow him to keep campaign promises while Congress remains largely unaware of his broader activities.
The Greensboro Record endorses A M Scales for any political post, while Piedmont and Northern advances for right of way from Charlotte northward imply the Duke death won’t halt the electrical railroad extension. Courier-Journal notes Republican aggression in Kentucky. Charlotte Observer discusses prohibition and law in New Jersey politics and the concept of running within the law.
The piece contrasts Berlin’s ban on skyscrapers with New York’s justified ascent, arguing height spurs economic use of limited land. It notes towns copy metropolitan trends, often sacrificing beauty and air for extra stories, while parking and quality design argue for restrained heights.
The piece notes a spurious report linking a Democratic candidate to Catholic Knights of Columbus aiding a heavy adverse vote. It suggests Protestant prejudice may influence Southern voting, cites Al Smith’s potential impact on the solid South, and highlights Methodist Protestant progress and High Point’s interest in its state conference and local college development.
The North Carolina Methodist Protestant conference in session welcomes High Point as the site for its college and notes the denomination’s upcoming hundredth anniversary. The 1828 split from the Methodist Episcopal church stemmed from governance disputes, not creed, with both sides converging on core beliefs over time.
A narrator recalls a traveler who endures a long harsh journey by train wagon and trail to reach a green valley. He argues that hard roads lead to worthwhile destinations while pleasant paths may end nowhere. A young man fresh from college faces a slow start but could advance with better assignments.
A reader defends the Hardshell doctrine, arguing Jesus taught that people are taught by God and condemning Mr Stephens for opposing it. The letter cites John 6 44 60 65 66 63, Romans and Ephesians verses and asserts God’s will prevails, with Paul’s words supporting predestination and eternal life.
A traveler contemplates a prolonged period of stalled progress, arguing that extended wear on his path will foster patience and resilience, a necessary virtue for reaching the journey’s end. The reflection stresses endurance over immediate gains.
A 1925 Bell Syndicate meditation urges steady effort despite inequality. It compares life to desert crossings, insisting perseverance with a clear goal leads to reward and a mountain valley beyond.
Louisville team promotes spring shoes and jumpinsz devices for children as part of training goals. The initiative frames footwear as leg development aids and targets young players in school programs.
New York report says Gloria Swan son insists she married for love not titles though her husband claims a marquis status with supporting documents.
The M P Conference resumes with Dr A G Dixon noted as a former president. Dr Sexsmith Dr Sheridan and Dr T H Lewis deliver sessions on the soul of ministers and rural church life in North Carolina. Welcome addresses are given by Rev C P Coble Mayor H A Moffitt and Rev N G Bethea.
Travel Tips Magazine features Western North Carolina's Lake Lure area for the first time. The issue targets Westchester County residents and includes practical travel data plus photographs of Devil's Head and other local sites.
High Point football team coached by Marlette prepares for a 3 15 schedule clash at Welch park against Mebane. Key players Kemp and Raper are ill, with Gurley and Anderson poised to fill in. Rotary meeting features Rev Tom Sykes who warns Rotary must keep service before self and stresses interdenominational unity.
In a report tracing Charles Baker’s long line of aliases and encounters, Baker describes his meetings with famed bandit Gerald Chapman in Auburn prison and notes he would arrange burial for the body of a mother’s son, Ivan, in Muskegon while informing Madame Von Teller.
Miss Fannie S. Herrington, after 27 years in the Delaware state department, becomes the first woman to hold a Delaware state office as secretary of state. Governor Robinson cites legal needs and says if Taylor is found, the office will again be declared vacant and he may be reappointed.
Supt. T. W. Andrews announced that Miss Harriett Elliott of the North Carolina College for Women will attend the city hall Friday at 4 PM to launch a citizenship class. The course, not technical, aims to benefit teachers and others and will run about six weeks with weekly meetings. A large turnout is hoped for tomorrow afternoon.
The O Henry orchestra from the O Henry Hotel in Greensboro will perform daily at the Sheraton Hotel. The Foot Robinson collegiate stove piece orchestra will play 6:30 to 9:00 pm daily except Sunday, with the Collegiate also performing 12:30 to 2:30 pm and 6:30 to 9:00 pm. The O Henry ensemble is led by a capable conductor and the Collegiate features syncopation artists in the new American rhythm.
The Commercial Bank of Greenwood failed to open today, marking the eighth bank collapse in two weeks in northwest South Carolina. The Anderson Bank, the region’s largest, was placed under state bank examiner on October 27 with deposits of 71.2 million. Other closings followed in Abbeville Donalds Lowndesville Iva Paxville Sandy Springs and Duewest. The Greenwood bank cited inability to realize on receivables and meet daily clearings. The institution was capitalized at 100 thousand dollars and held about 225 thousand dollars in deposits.
New Zealand voters chose to keep the existing liquor license system rather than full prohibition as results trickle in from yesterday's general election. Premier Coates led a decisive victory for his government while a history making bid for the first woman member of parliament failed, with Melville defeated by Labour candidate Greg Lynn.
In JABANA Illinois Red Grang draws attention with frequent mash notes and well wishes. Locals report he writes about 200 letters daily.
Mrs James J Walker will continue her public role as the city’s first lady designating to maintain her hair fashion wear short dresses and dance in social duties during her husband’s mayoral term.
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