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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1928
Page
14
In Piedmont Center J S Worth a former city councilman weighs a bid for the county board. Worth says he has supporters in both city and county circles but has not decided. H A Millis already announced candidacy along with Tom Pemberton and J W Burke as two county seats are to be filled.
Dr. D A Stanton urged city council to revive the planned bond issue. If approved, $200000 in bonds would fund a municipal hospital with Duke Foundation adding $100000, totaling $300000, after earlier plans to buy and shut Guilford General and purchase High Point Hospital were dropped. The sale hinges on public understanding.
High Point officials Chamber of Commerce and baseball club owners plan a half day closing of local businesses on Thursday April 26 to boost attendance for the Piedmont League opener against Salisbury. Mayor Davis will issue a proclamation and several merchants have already pledged to close. Frank Sizemore calls for civic support and notes the national sport’s importance to the town’s season.
The 1927 annual report shows a net profit of 23.31 million dollars, an increase of 0.76 million from 1926. It notes record stockholder count, higher brand sales especially Lucky Strike, heavy advertising, and a larger surplus nearing 39.42 million.
Seventy pupils at the Junior High School earned spots on the honor roll last month. Seventy names include 44 seventh graders and 26 sixth graders with students such as Mary Whitely Margaret Sears Edith Crowder and Daisy Brown among those recognized.
J A Morton certifies the sale of his interest in the Kivett Grocery Company at Granby and Cable Street to W H Grady. All accounts due the company belong to Grady and he assumes all outstanding obligations.
Tex Rickard laments Dempsey's era and notes his drawing power produced about 9.093 million dollars in gate receipts from fights under Rickard and earnings near 2.5105 million dollars for Dempsey.
First practice for the annual field and track meet sponsored by the High Point Y M C A for city elementary schools will be held tomorrow afternoon on the junior high grounds. The meet is reported to be held on the new high school athletic field instead of Welch park. Coaches are Edgar Hartley, secretary of the Y M C A, and Miss Edwards and Miss Lack from the faculty.
A brief comic exchange shows Hunter worried about trouble after his wife reveals Willie swallowed one of his cartridges and she fears a wallop might trigger an accidental discharge in the scene from the Passing Show.
An officer cites a driver for a tail light out while the woman admits she cannot back the car. The exchange from Life magazine shows a humorous clash over basic driving skills and a traffic stop.
Funeral services for James F. Stapleton were held at St Edward's Catholic Church with Father Addler of Greensboro presiding. Pallbearers included Harry Harker, G E Hutchins, Earl B Steed, James T Ryan, Knox Wilson and Hubert Ferree. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery.
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