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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1922
Page
6
Platform calls for extending city limits in all directions a sufficient library system parks playgrounds new passenger station elevated tracks city planning system more homes and paved streets plus expanded sewer water and hard surfaced roads to accommodate Bow population growth.
A mix of light verse about oysters and a collection of short, era-tinged observations. It notes tastes for oysters in various preparations, then shifts to brief comments on politics, prohibition, wartime behavior, flag etiquette, and public decorum across communities.
A historical column questions why reckless driving persists despite daily court warnings and heavy fines. It notes speeders rush during fire alarms and the frequent result is collisions, lawsuits, injuries, or deaths. The piece argues eventual punishment through the law of compensation.
A Boston based coalition including the U S commissioner of education forms to fund and develop gifted children in schools and industry. The group seeks equal opportunity, training to the highest level, and aims to reclaim brain power in youths entering labor early.
Paul Poiret argues the new tariff will block imports of feminine garments and halt Paris styles in the U S. He warns prohibition of beautiful clothes may follow liquor bans, but says American women use common sense to resist uncomfortable designs like hoop-skirts. He notes hoop-skirts are impractical in modern American homes and transit.
In a Statesville Daily editorial, Prof. Matherly argues eight and a half million U S consumers produce nothing and education should curb parasitic behavior. The piece also condemns property owners who benefit without contributing and critics who use public work for private gain.
The Raleigh News and Observer recalls Belvin W. Maynard born in Sampson County and raised on a farm. He became a renowned aviator and war veteran, famed for the 1919 trans continental flight, later sacrificing his life in aviation progress. The piece honors his humble roots, family, service, and lasting legacy across North Carolina.
A letter from the American Friends Service Committee urges readers to donate clothing to Russia where harvest failure and flax shortages leave people inadequately clothed. It seeks sheets blankets fabric bolts thread and second hand clothing, asking contributors to clean and mend before sending. Contact 2525 Mrs H A White High Point dated September 11.
New York readers witness a runaway horse stall Broadway traffic as workers pause for ten minutes to watch. A parked checker's glass eye thrill and a chorus member volunteers to paint a theater sign from a rope 150 feet above the street as Fifty Cent theater returns to pricing.
The author describes a Ford converted into a mobile church named the Church of the Holy Blue with a clergyman chauffeur. He notes the growing trend of mobile comforts, asking why not extend direct church access to the people via such vehicles.
The new play Wild Oats Lane at the Broadhurst features Macklyn Arbuckle as Father Joe, a benevolent vicar aiding the parish riff-raff, delivering a splendid impersonation of the great-hearted character in a melodramatic, pleasing manner.
A city policeman in a cheap rooming-house district says rescuing would be sulfids is the most thankless task. He describes risking life for victims of accidents and receiving no thanks. He notes civilians avoid responders and often pretend not to see them on the street.
Contrast for the ereation of a 250000 school building at Owensboro Ky. was awarded last week for CBD. The Owensboro Plumbing Heating Co secured the heating ventilation and pluring contract in the amount of 35000. The bond issue of 300000 was voted to pay for the school plans by A F Hussander architect Chicago. The building will be three stories high 234 by 226 feet with 23 classrooms a symposium assembly room cafeteria kitchen domestic science drawing room library and other facilities. The site contains 7 6 acres and work will begin immediately.
The Kojima island between Vries Island and the Bonins with seven to eight mile circumference and two villages of farmers and fishers plans to sell for 120000 yen plus 3600 yen for fishing rights. Nearby Rishima island with 305 residents may also be available.
Navy League urges a nationwide Navy Day on the last Friday in October to showcase the navy’s past, present, and future contributions. Acting Secretary Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt express support, noting inland regions need better navy awareness and inviting collaboration with the Navy.
Davidson College officials led by Dr. W. J. Martin unveiled tentative designs for a larger three-building Chambers Hall to replace the burned structure. The project aims for a $600,000 campaign to cover erection and endowment, preserving the Dorian pillars at the site and maintaining the hall as the heart of college life.
Police chiefs from the United States Europe and South America meet in New York to discuss forming an international police system. The plan envisions a universal registry for autos and an international rogue's gallery with fingerprint sharing, though an official global body is deemed unlikely.
Hamlet schools opened with a total enrollment of 22, down 25 from last year’s peak. Officials expect about 900 students to enroll by November, with 179 students in high school programs, compared with 190 a year ago.
In Portland Oregon the house of bishops and house of delegates planned a joint session for a busy week. The morning focused on the mission committee report with many items slated for action. Bishop Parents resolution on divorce and remarriage sparked intense discussion amid varied interpretations.
Report notes that new talking films photograph and phonograph audiences simultaneously. Creators market the innovation as a modern entertainment advance, emphasizing enhanced sound and image quality for viewers.
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