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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1927
Page
12
The High Point school system will observe a longer Easter break from Good Friday through Monday per an announcement by Superintendent T Wingate Andrews. Schools reopen Tuesday at regular time with emphasis on full attendance to prevent disruption of the program. Easter programs are scheduled across schools during the week.
Rotarian Tom Alderman Sykes delivered the principal address at the High Point Civitan Club luncheon at the country club. He urged open minds and civic responsibility to ensure the election of capable city officers. New Civitan song books were distributed and singing featured the program led by Roy Johnson.
With seven days left before the primary thirteen of twenty three candidates must bow out for stronger contenders. S P Montgomery withdrew in favor of John Sheloff who seeks the second ward on the city council. Ward three prepares for a Davis Stanton Moffitt contest amid party alignments and lingering doubt over Moffitt.
J Rufus Snider, a six foot six High Point college freshman, won a two dollar bet by biting a live snake into three pieces. He says the stunt proves his viciousness extends beyond football and plans to play one football position next fall.
Funeral services for Miss The resa I. Riddick were conducted at the residence of Joseph D. Cox in Emerywood with Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes and Rev. Milo Hinkle officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Memorial Park. Pallbearers included D. Ralph Parker Henry A. White Joseph T. Weaver Virgil A. Idol Charles D. Benbow and David J. White. Survived by sister Mrs. G R Lockhart of Washington D C brother Rev W H Riddick of Capron Va and nieces and nephews including Mrs J D Cox Mrs Kilby Page Mrs Walter B. Thomas Mrs Ed Benbow Mrs T M Fields and Dr Arch L Riddick.
High Point school officials review bids from about a dozen major furniture manufacturers for the new 700000 dollar high school. No contract announced yet but letting is expected in the next few days. Vendors show non stationary desks chairs and furnishings for classrooms cafeteria labs and auditorium.
The High Point elementary tournament opened with Cloverdale defeating Grimes Street 12 to 0 in the eastern division and Emma Blair beating Johnson Street 20 to 10 in the western district slug fest. About 400 spectators watched Cloverdale and Grimes Street.
Funeral services for Warren Reese Saunders four year old son of Mr and Mrs Roy Saunders were held at the Why Not Methodist Protestant Church in Randolph County yesterday afternoon with Rev Garner officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery as many relatives and friends attended.
Chinese troops seized the headquarters of the general labor union occupying the building and the union chairman is now missing. A parallel raid hit Hangchow disarming and arresting many, while moderates dispersed radicals in that city. General Pei Tsaung-Chi issued a precautionary proclamation banning mass meetings strikes and demonstrations to curb radical activity.
A definite anti British movement was launched in Shanghai with a potential boycott. A large league was organized at a meeting attended by Kuomintang Cantonese members, the Women’s Association, the Tram Workers Union, the Telegraph Operators Union, Shanghai University students and others.
The cross examination focused on fees from Butler and Sargent brokers as Attorney Gallagher reported a subpoena served on E G Siebold Ford general secretary. Liebold was finally served after a chase and foot race as guards pinned him previously and he fled. The process server pressed to keep his name confidential.
Raleigh April 12 AP State Auditor Baxter Durham announced a surplus of 33 million 475 thousand 556.19 dollars in the North Carolina general fund at close of business March 31 reflecting the state’s financial position.
High Point Y W C A board meets Thursday at 7 30 PM with Mrs Helen B Schuyler national secretary for the southern region expected to deliver the main address. A finance committee meeting tonight will map the year budget for approval by the High Point Community Chest. Committees will be named to carry out the work. attendance urged for a pivotal budget session.
Florence Nightingale club rehearses a forthcoming play at the YWCA. Lend A Hand club meets at 7 39 pm in YWCA lobby followed by WinOne club of silk mills next night. Tomorrow 3 30 pm Easter ceremonial at YWCA gym with Girl Reserves grade corps and a Life the Weaver tableau. Music by Oak Hill and Cloverdale pupils. Freshman hike noted. Senior club met at high school. librarian Marianne Martin told Brave Heart story.
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