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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1922
Page
6
The platform calls for immediate extension of city limits in all directions to 20 000 population. It envisions adequate city planning, more parks and playgrounds, a new passenger station and track elevation, expanded sewers and water, paved streets, and development of housing with improved roads.
A fragmentary column describes epic college football battles with twenty two players per side, crowds, banners, and slogans. It evokes triumph and spirit amid backfield power and line grit painting a vivid, old time game day scene.
The local police campaign should iron out traffic light abuse by motorists using high powered spotlights to blind oncoming drivers. Greens para road is cited as a hotspot with repeat offenders. The Enterprise urges county deputies be hired to patrol roads and arrest spotlight users to curb a danger beyond minor infractions.
New York City officials report a wave of professional beggars traveling in Pullman cars and heading to Florida coast cities to ply their trade during winter. Police and charities vow to curb the practice after a recent expose of a one legged man living lavishly, highlighting the dangers of misdirected charity while urging public vigilance against organized begging.
The article notes American exports to Europe exceed prewar figures by about 637.6 million dollars since January through August, while imports from Europe remain smaller, leaving the U.S. effectively in a billion-dollar annual trade gap. It also mentions growing trade with South America and a few gold balance details. It ends with church announcements for Rev. Samuel Haworth's congregation and youth groups.
In the first seven months of this year U S exports to Asia reach 273 million dollars while Asia sends to the United States 161 million dollars more than it receives. America sells to Europe more than Europe sells back. Asia and South America buy less than they sell to America. The text argues the situation should reverse to regain loans from Europe.
We Morgantonians fail to appreciate the town band as a vital asset. The editorial urges annual funding for music, uniforms, and rehearsal space, arguing the band is the best in the state and deserving substantial community support without complaints from the players.
Judge Webb of Catawba Superior Court urged officials to enforce the cigarette sales ban to minors. The letter writer argues the law is easy to apply and that offenders should face the extreme penalty, noting that youth often smoke loudly in public with little consequence.
King George spends autumn days at Balmoral in the Highlands escaping ceremonies. He rises early, is serenaded by the royal piper, and follows a routine of outdoor activity including grouse shooting, deer drives, fishing on the Dee and Loch Muick, and socializing at royal bungalows. The Braemar gathering is the great social event with clans in red tartan, armed regiments, and pageantry along Deeside.
Emmanuel Lutheran led by Rev. F L Conrad holds Bible school at 9:45 with worship and sermon at 11 on The Plain Word for All. Luther League meets 6:30 with vesper 7:30 and sermon A Significant Benediction. First Presbyterian led by Rev. Charles P Coble offers Bible school at 9:45, worship at 11, and 7:30 with special singing and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 with J W Horick as superintendent. Morning worship follows at 11 with a sermon on Worry. Evening service at 730 features a sermon titled Bread and Butter Living.
Rev H N Bowne rector announces Saint Michael and All Angels feast with Holy Communion at 10 00 am. Services include morning prayer at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm sermon. Church school at 9 30 am and Rector's Bible class at 10 00 am led by H J Cotfield. Clara Boyd organist and choir director. Good music at both services.
Washington reports the 1922 tariff act goes into effect at midnight with collectors of customs instructed to enforce its provisions. Officials expect the new rates will raise millions in revenue as the law broadens presidential powers under its elastic provision.
Charlotte, Sept 22 Govern Morrison of this state and Governor Harvey of South Carolina with Mrs Harvey will be guests of honor at a Made in Carolina Exposition luncheon Monday. Officers report the event will consider the show’s opening day and feature a theatre program directed by local organizers.
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