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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1928
Page
6
Dr and Mrs QO B Bonner and Mrs J A Eshelman attended the funeral of their uncle B F Montague in Raleigh yesterday. The item lists several local attendees and adjacent notes from community life.
Leslie Bowling attends the Pinehurst horse show and rides in several events. Mr and Mrs H A Millis and Mr and Mrs J H Adams spent yesterday in Pinehurst for the event. Mrs O M Andrews hosts guest Mrs J R Littlejohn of Spartanburg, D C.
Secretary Mellon outlined the fiscal picture showing a current year surplus near 400 million dollars and a next year projection around 212 million, down from October estimates. A proposed 190 million dollar tax cut was agreed with President Coolidge as a limit before the Senate Finance Committee.
Clayton’s firm cites figures showing 182,586 bales of certified cotton received at New Orleans Houston and Galveston with 124,742 bales moved to New York. He says the New York stock total of 172,000 bales includes 47,258 bales shipped from Atlantic states and certified in New York. He insists the cotton was excellent and could not have been rejected, negating the culling charge.
Local discussion centers on a proposed highway view route passing the hotel and chamber of commerce office and a new high school. Mr Cox argues the route would showcase the city to motorists and would not harm the high school, despite some opposition.
This afternoon Mr. Cox indicated he was seriously considering making the new road wider than first proposed. He cited Route 16 between here and Thomasville as the state’s heaviest traveled stretch and suggested increasing it to 36 feet based on traffic counts.
Elwood A. Davis of Greensboro told University students in Chapel Hill that accounting requires continual study after college. He described the fitness, training, and temperament needed and noted experience is essential. He cautioned that true accounting combines imagination with factual analysis, a rare mix.
The American public bought 15 times more life insurance in 1927 than in 1897 and eight times as much as in 1907. Total new insurance reached about $16.7 billion, with total in force over $87 billion, while policyholders grew from 10 million to over 60 million. Per capita insurance rose from $111 to over $700 and average policy size doubled. Elections years show no consistent surge. 1927 gained modestly over 1926, with gains in prior election years varying.
Maurice E. Connolly a Democrat who led the Queens district administration faced probe over 16 million dollars in sewer work irregularities and resigned after the city board of estimate refused 100000 for his defense. Governor Smith had ordered an investigation since December.
Evelyn Nimocks a 26 year old licensed attorney at the Charlotte bar supports herself and her young daughter after fleeing college to marry a soldier who died in action in France. She met Lt Robert Gayle Nimocks at Salem College and eloped before his deployment.
Reported in Cicero near Chicago’s southwest border, Al Capone era gangsters beat two men severely and one man to death during election unrest. Victims named Al Mazintis and William Pradowskas. another victim remained unidentified. Police offered little interference as the violence unfolded on city streets.
Hephaestus is identified as the deity associated with life in Greek myth, often linked to crafts, fire, and protection of artisans. He is the son of Zeus and Hera and is known for wielding the forge and tools of invention.
Government surveys show parcel post expanding farm use since 1913. Poultry producers have benefited notably as farmers increasingly use the mails to market goods, though total farm shipments through the postal service have not met high expectations.
The North Carolina Music Merchants association will hold its annual meeting in Greensboro on April 12 and 13. C S Andrews, president, announced the dates and place per board instructions. Officers for the next year will be elected.
Washington April 3 Senate debate on farm relief resumed with Senator Mayfield Democrat Texas arguing for the McNary Haugen bill in a form he supported before He called it the nations greatest problem to restore agriculture to a remunerative basis and said it would not be class legislation
Mecklenburg county sold to the American Trust company a 1 200 000 four month issue of courthouse notes at 3.875 percent. The notes cover the county's indebtedness for the new building and constitute the permanent financing plan. When due August 9 the note will be renewed after any required payment.
Kansas City April 3. Selection of a temporary chairman for the Republican National Convention was delayed as the sub committee on arrangements reviewed local plans for the June gathering.
Glenna Collett of Providence defeated Beatrice Gottleib of New York 7 and 6 in the second round at Pinehurst. Collett led four up at the turn and extended the lead by winning the next three holes to close out the match.
Sam Crafton a 30 year old Mount Holly mechanic faces trial in Mecklenburg superior court during the week of April 23 for allegedly attacking his young daughter. He is jailed on 10 600 bail.
Raleigh April 3 reports the incorporation of Guaranty Title and Security company Fayetteville to deal in stock bonds and debentures with authorized capital of 50 000 and subscribed 500. Directors include R W Herring Charles G Rose Q K Nimocks Jr and others of Fayetteville.
Chauncey M. Depew, 94, was confined to bed in New York on April 3 with a cold. A chill en route from St. Petersburg, Florida, followed by fever led Dr. H. Lyman Hooker to summon consultants. The physician said there is no cause for alarm.
Senators George and Harris demand a joint investigation by the Post Office Department and the Department of Justice into the Douglas Georgia post office case. The move follows concerns raised by Georgia Democrats.
A group of educators from Germany arriving in New York will tour North Carolina to study the state’s school systems. Superintendent A. T. Allen said they will inspect schools in Winston-Salem Salisbury Asheville Raleigh and other cities.
The stork delivered a fifteen pound son to Mr and Mrs Walter Ratcliff of Azalea near Asheville yesterday afternoon. It is their first child. The physician says the boy is the largest newborn he has ever seen and both mother and baby are doing well.
A Fort Bragg (N C) headquarters briefing announced that W P Rose of Goldsboro won the contract to build multiple structures at Fort Bragg for 500000 dollars. Construction to start immediately with work to begin at once.
Washington April 2 Maj Gen Jadwin chief of army engineers urged Congress to modify the Roanoke River project in North Carolina. A new channel 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide from the river mouth to Albemarle Sound would cost 46 500 with 1 000 annual maintenance. He said current depth limits cargo movement and the proposal would boost tonnage and reduce transportation costs while increasing navigation safety.
Strong westerly winds could cut depth by as much as two feet. Projected improvements may save about $4,000 annually, surpassing carrying charges.
New artichokes arrive as springtime delicacies. They shine when boiled and served with drawn butter or French dressing, and are also enjoyed with Hollandaise sauce.
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