Community leaders praise youth in local campaigns
James E. Lyon cites strong cross county support for High Point scrap drive and urges neighboring Randolph and Davidson residents to continue aiding. F. A. Ogburn clarifies voting rules for the November school amendment. Edgar Hartley recounts two 1920s youths who rose from YMCA work to leadership, now serving in national duties, and notes ongoing community campaigns fostering youth leadership across organizations.
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Randolph County
James E. Lyon
High Point
Randolph
Davidson
Edgar Hartley
YMCA
Jim
Bill
Harry
Jack
Uncle Sam
Wohl cites NC beer wine liquor spend in 60 million claim
Mrs Helen Robertson Wohl, legislative chair for the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, told members that North Carolinians will spend about 60 million dollars on beer wine and whiskey this year. She noted the figure seems low, given dry county sales, and urged vigilance over state alcohol policy and liquor legislation.
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Helen Robertson Wohl
Women’s Christian Temperance’ Union
Wohl
WCTU
State Board of Alcoholic Control
Governor’s Office
General Assembly
October 18 marks six months since Tokyo raid
The piece notes six months since Jimmy Doolittle's squadron bombed Tokyo and other Japanese cities on April 18. It questions the delay and hopes for a quicker repeat strike. It hints at possible use of a rift between Germany and Italy to drive a second front wedge.
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Jimmy Doolittle
Tokyo
Germany
Italy
Vigilantes Inc claim echoes Klan in Georgia
A letter warns FBI about a new group led by Governor Eugene Talmadge supporters calling The Vigilantes Inc. It accuses white male only secrecy and Ku Klux Klan like rites aimed at political influence. The writer argues educators run finances well and condemns using businessmen as sole education bosses.
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Ertain
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
the Vigilantes, Inc
Anc Cme
Ku Klux Klan
Bob Reynolds
Talmadge
High Point City
Broughton
S. C
Governor Broughton Criticized For Finance Board Defense
The governor defends a finance-trained school board majority, implying educators cannot manage school business. He questions whether tax funds over 330,000,000 annually should be handled by people with business experience, a claim critics label as thin and hypocritical.
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Broughton
Hoarder Tires Inspire Fire Chief’s Caution
In High Point, Fire Chief E K Ingram says the recent house inspections found no official report of hoarded fires. He warns residents not to view firemen as snoopers and notes hoarders bragging about tires before the freeze have cause for concern. Students burn midnight oil as another flame distracts.
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E. K. Ingram
High Point
Enterprise
Knox elected president of international city managers group
E M Knox city manager of High Point was named president of the International Association of City Managers. The longtime public servant is described as a career professional who treats administration as the core of the job, earning respect for guiding city policy behind the scenes.
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E. M. Knox
High Point
International Association of City Managers
Knox
Eddie Knox
North America
Walter Winchell On Broadway Remnant and Nightlife Echoes
A reminiscence of New York nightlife at Angelo’s and memories of eras past, with Wildean quips from Walter Winchells column. The piece weaves show folk anecdotes, jokes about publishers, performers, and editors, and a war ship tale underscoring wartime irony.
Army cast dines with President Roosevelt at White House
The entire cast of This is the Army joined President and Mrs. Roosevelt for dinner on a sundown visit. The actor soldiers marched onto the White House grounds, which were under improvement with debris and scattered rocks they had to detour around.
Local News Highlights From Springfield and High Point
Springfield notices announce Friends Church barbecue on November 4 and Armistice Day dance sponsored by the American Legion and WFA at High Point skating rink. A dog show at St Mary's Episcopal attracted breeds including St Bernards and Great Danes. Social snippets name Mr and Mrs J E Taylor traveling to Waxhaw and Mrs C A Nichols visiting from Asheville to winter with daughter. News briefs mention Home Loan Banks credit, Thomasville chair plant operations, Alfred E. Smith and Franklin D Roosevelt campaign hours, and Jake Newell urging sane thinking and intelligent votes.
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Springfield Friends Church
American Legion
W.F.A
High Point
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
J. E. Taylor
Waxhaw
C. A. Nichols
Asheville
John C. Abels
Pauline Hicks
Salisbury Schools
West Russell Street
Katherine Stedman Palmer
Greensboro
C. M. Waynick
Thomasville Chair Company
Guilford Street
Thomasville
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin G. Roosevelt
New York
Jake Newell
Local News Roundup From October 16 1922 Highlights
A sum of 2235 was raised for the Salvation Army. Harold Knapp arrives as High Point's new probation and truant officer. Rev H A Fesperman conducts a revival at First Reformed Church in Greensboro. Nellie Muse to attend Kiwanis State convention in Asheville as sponsor. Invitations issued for reception in Thomasville for Jr and Mrs Charles Fuller Phillips. Thurlow Kearns Jr birthday masquerade party held Oct 14. American Legion opens national convention in New Orleans. Political crisis looms in England as Lloyd George's fate debated. General John J Perishing will attend Raleigh Fair. War era labor ideals cited by Undersecretary Robert P Patterson.
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High Point
Audit Bureau OF
N C
Congress
Mellons
John Budd CO
Lexington Ave
New York City
Salvation Army
Harold Knapp
H. A. Fesperman
Greensboro
First Reformed Church
Nellie Muse
Asheville
Kiwanis International
Thomasville
Charles Fuller Phillips
Thurlow Kearns, Jr
Anna Elizabeth Kearns
American Legion
New Orleans
England
David Lloyd George
John J. Perishing
Raleigh Fair
Around Capital Square and the North Carolina fair
The article notes the state fair was cancelled this year and grounds leased to the Commodity Credit Corporation for tobacco storage, with revenue impacts and plans for a large nearby building project eight miles northwest of Clinton. It covers political visits, gerrymandering critiques, and comments by Dr. Edmund E Day on social services and government.
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Capitol Square
Commodity Credit Corporation Forbacco Storage
Carolina
Scotland County
Piedmont
Viginia
Tennessee
Wilkes County
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