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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1925
Page
2
A jumble of brief items references Germany buying cotton to boost goodwill, seaplane gas troubles, pursuit of a famed rum running woman, Miss America contest, state treasury surplus, Commander Rogers, ancient skeletons found in Ohio, and a nod to prison management stories from earlier papers.
The Chinese boycott has hit the tobacco industry and affected North Carolina growers. Prices offered are near the cost of production, not much above or below, risking tenant farmers’ future. North Carolina, a leading tobacco producer, needs fair profits to avoid widening tenant farming. Industry leaders discourage growth that could lift farmer earnings.
An editorial lauds the choice of 43 acres near the city center for the new High Point High School and argues the price of 120000 plus anticipated future expansion is prudent. It urges foresight in city planning, argues for local land ownership, and supports hiring professional guidance for municipal planning.
An analysis urges storing mountain runoff to combat drought and prevent future water shortages. It notes vast undeveloped streams in Western North Carolina offer over a million horsepower, requiring engineering, funds, and time to create storage for drought relief and industrial use.
The present state administration pledges to keep expenditures within income and to maintain a balanced budget. The first month of the fiscal year closed with a neat cash balance, signaling prudent financial management and adherence to the budget pledge.
Tennis champion Bill Tilden again leaned on his trademark resilience to edge LaCoste. The American survived a near disaster, nearly losing three straight sets before pulling out a victory that underscored his uncanny ability to surge from behind.
The city council approves a prompt appropriation of 5000 dollars at the request of the planning and zoning commission to fund the planning group.
The president released a letter directing a joint war and navy study on developing and applying aircraft for national defense. He proposes a White House meeting this Thursday at 11, with Major General James G Harbord retired, Rear Admiral Frank F Fletcher retired, Dwight Morrow, Howard E Coffin, and Colonel Hiram Bingham to form a board and report by November.
Catawba College reopens in Salisbury with students registering Monday September 14 and classes starting Tuesday September 15. Dr A T Allen state superintendent will give the opening address at the auditorium Tuesday evening. A large attendance is expected and all interested are invited.
Elated War Eagle local legionnaires celebrate Henry JL Stevens Jr as state commander of the American Legion. Stevens, commander of the local post since its establishment, is known for tireless work and organizing large Armistice Day events. A county posts delegation supported his candidacy and traveled to Fayetteville.
Morgantown reports two local attorneys seek the Sixteenth Judicial District solicitor post to succeed R G Huffman. J Ervin Jr and L E Rudisill enter a hotly contested race, with Rudisill’s announcement a surprise to political circles. Huffman had said he would not run again when his term ends next year.
Goldsboro newspaper report states Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Farrior were injured when their car collided with a vehicle driven by a Black man. Mrs. Farrior suffered facial injuries needing many stitches, while Mr. Farrior had less serious injuries. They were taken to Spicer Sanatorium for treatment.
Greenville Sept 12 Wm Parker a negro is in a local hospital with injuries from a boiler explosion at Randolph gin just north of the city about noon today The blast wrecked the boiler room damaged the highway and Coast Line tracks debris covered the right of way a traveler narrowly escaped death when the coupe was struck by flying debris the 100 horsepower boiler weighing about five tons shot into the air several hundred feet
An immense boiler exploded after years without inspection, sending debris into a cotton field two hundred yards away. The incident may reach New Bern by rapid transport. A related note mentions a planned boat trip if possible.
The 200-ton freighter O H Wessels on the Carolina Transportation line suffered a broken crankshaft after striking a submerged object off Norfolk and returned to Norfolk for repairs. No cargo damage was reported, and the cargo was being transferred to the Defiance.
Henderson residents discuss A T Allen suggestion to establish junior colleges across North Carolina. As state conventions endorsed the idea, local interest grows in pursuing one institution if the plan is adopted.
Tangible rumors spread in Hickory on September 12 that Blowing Rock area may see large developments. Florida real estate dealers were active buying land and Southern Railway is running a wide advertising campaign. A photographer for a national firm was en route to the area.
Tobacco growers in Greenville area are advised to market their crop slowly grade tightly and keep it dry due to weak demand for inferior tobacco. Early indications show sales are lighter than some expected as farmers heed the guidance.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Hambone's Meditations by J P Alley and John Peah Lak with garbled text about a doctor not allowing talking while sick. Limited readable content prevents fuller context or outcome.
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