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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1927

Page

5

Coal to Gasoline From North Carolina Coal

North Carolina could run vehicles for years on gasoline produced from coal. State geologist H. J. Bryson estimates Deep River coal could yield over three billion gallons of gasoline with modern distillation. The process, Bergezian and related, would also produce heavy oils lubricants fuel oil ammonia and phenol among other products.

Raleigh North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development H. J. Bryson Deep River Mr. Bryson Friederich Bergius Heidelberg Germany

Men Arrested for Stealing an Auto Near Sheraton Hotel

Rufus Sheskey and Henry Dennis were arrested by Detective Wimblery on charges of stealing a Ford auto from in front of the Sheraton hotel about two weeks ago. They reportedly confessed to taking the car and driving it to Danville, then returning home. the automobile has been recovered and a hearing will be held in the next few days.

Rufus Sheskey Henry Dennis Wimberly Sheraton Wimblery Danville Raleigh House Graham Orange House Finance Committee Senate Williams Senate Finance Committee Turlington House Appropriations Committee Advisory Budget Commission Assembly

New Colors Highlight Daytime and Evening Fashion Trends

Quiet blues and mauves lead daytime wear with black and crimson rose shades dominating evening ensembles. The colors show a split trend by time of day, reflecting shopper preferences and seasonal palettes.

Long Ropes of Pearls on Dark Afternoon Beads

Pearls described as long heavy beads used in multiple wraps around the neck. The passage notes styling with several winds around the throat for a bold effect.

Markets Open With Mixed Moves On Baldwin and AT&T

Markets opened with uneven price action as Baldwin Locomotive rose 2 points to a record 192 1 4 and American Telephone reached 160 3 8 the highest in over two decades. Narrow movements occurred across standard industrials and rails on the opening sales.

New York Baldwin Locomotive American Telephone

Cotton prices rebound as first notice day nears

New Orleans report notes cotton prices rising 5 to 7 points after earlier losses of four to six points. Covering and trade buying supported the advance amid liquidation before March first notice day Wednesday. March at 13.69, May 13.90, July 14.07, with 12,000 bales sold in Liverpool spot trade.

New Orleans Liverpool

Foreign exchange rates steady in New York markets

Foreign exchanges held steady in New York with quotations given in cents for many currencies. Notable figures include Great Britain at 4845-8 demand and 4851-32 cables, France at 891 and 39144, Germany at 2369, Tokyo 4887%, Shanghai 6400, and Montreal 99843-8, among others.

New York Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Slovakia Jugo Slavia Austria Rumania Argentina Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Montreal

New York Cotton Opens Barely Steady As March Leads

The cotton market opened barely steady, slipping five to nine points on weak Liverpool cables. Old crop liquidations dominated March with March buying at 13.68 to 13.75, while May and July sales continued. Spot houses supported March against later months as demand held for later contracts.

New York Liverpool

Bishops Crusade Opens Tonight at Episcopal Church

The Bishop's Crusade begins tonight at St. Mary's Episcopal Church at College and Washington streets with services nightly at 7:30 except Saturday. Morning services at 10 o'clock with Holy Communion on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wednesday and Friday offer afternoon services. Sunday features Holy Communion at 8 and a Crusade sermon at 11. A 3 pm mass meeting for men is planned Sunday. Closing services Sunday night at 7:30 led by Rev. Sidney S. Best of Durham.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church College Washington Streets Sidney S. Best St. Philip’s Church Durham North Carolina

Incorrect report of movement of Carol

Paris Feb 21 AP report claimed Former Crown Prince Carol of Romania would travel to Rapallo then Bucharest to visit his son Prince Michael and father King Ferdinand. Subsequent updates said he remained at his Neuilly home with no trip preparations, and the private visit appears nonpolitical.

Paris Carol of Romania Bucharest Neuilly Carol Rapallo Michael Helen Ferdinand

Revival Services at Seventh Day Adventist Church

Revival services are conducted at the Seventh Day Adventist church on King Street two blocks south of Cloverdale school. Services begin at 7:45 PM. The public is invited. Rev. C. T. Butterfield, returned missionary and president of the Carolina Conference, will speak tonight.

Seventh Day Adventist Church King Street New Cloverdale School C. T. Butterfield Carolina Conference of Seventh Day Adventist

Salisbury Cagers Meet Local Y in 10 Clash Tonight

Salisbury state champions clash with the local Y M C A squad tonight at 8 15 on the Y M C A court. High Point College will field a full strength lineup for the first time since the Greensboro game. Coach Bailey starts Roser and Cofer at forward with Covington at center Pennington and Daniels in the back court. Wilson Fisher Wildman and Willard also on hand. Plans for a championship series between High Point College and the Y M C A discussed by fans.

Salisbury Brown Greensboro Bailey Roser Cofer Covington Pennington Daniels Wilson Fisher Wildman Willard High Point College Basketeers

Paving Contract Let For Project 598 Highway

A paving contract for Project 598 to build an 18 foot concrete road, 12 miles from Mayodan in Rockingham to the Virginia line, will be let within two weeks. Wilson Construction Co. of Rutherfordton bid the lowest. Route 77 from the Virginia line to Ridgeway has begun, with half completed, and the full job is expected next winter. The combined projects will pave Route 77 from Winston-Salem through Walnut Cove Madison Mayodan Ridgeway to Roanoke with concrete.

Mayodan Rockingham County Virginia Line J. W. Mills Fifth Highway District Wilson Construction Company Rutherfordton Ridgeway Winston-Salem Walnut Cove Madison Roanoke

Bishop DuBose Heard In Sermon At Wesley Memorial

Bishop H M DuBose, prominent Southern Methodist leader, spoke at Wesley Memorial church last night on the church as the salvation instrument for humanity. He will soon become presiding elder over Tennessee conferences. The largely filled church heard a strong message as the choir offered two numbers, including Abide With Me and His Love Is Like a Flower.

H. M. DuBose Wesley Memorial Church Bishop DuBose Winston-Salem Methodist Episcopal Tennessee Misses Worith Genevieve Moore

Revival Draws Large Crowd at Wesleyman Church

Large numbers attended revival services at Wesleyan Methodist Church led by Rev. T. B. Baker. He spoke on The New Birth, outlining what it is not what it is and what it does. Services resume tonight at 7:30 and tomorrow at 2:30 and 7:30.

Wesleyan Methodist Church T. B. Baker

Buraw Paper Reports Death Of Eleanor Paddison Cook

Eleanor Paddison Cook of Burgaw died in High Point on Tuesday February 15 at age eighteen. Her family includes her parents Mr and Mrs H L Cook and brothers Henry and Edward. Funeral was held Wednesday at 3 PM at the Presbyterian church with Rev P L Clark officiating. Wide attendance from North Carolina towns and relatives marked the service.

Burgaw Eleanor Paddison Cook F. W. Fields Mooresville Paddison Nashville H. Overstreet Beaufort Maude Paddison Peace Institute Raleigh H. L. Cook Eleanor Persbyterian Church Henry Edward Bugaw P. L. Clark Th Presbyterian Church Eugen Johnson Paulette Clark Wayland Bland Gordon Paddison Neil Moore George Lucas D. Db. Sparkman

Manville Jenckes social mill closes after dispute

Woonsocket Rhode Island February 21 AP the social mill of the Manville Jenckes company closed this morning with 1200 workers affected. Some departments stay open until stock runs out while workers seek better operating conditions amid a long effort to resolve the textile depression.

Woonsocket, R. L Manville-Jenckes Company Manville-Jenskes Company Jenckes

Peacock to speak at Central Friends supper meeting

John Peacock will address the Wednesday night supper at Central Friends church on Our National Park and Their Timber Wolves. Alvin Parker will be toastmaster, Mrs. John Peacock will sing, with others on the program. Supper served by Mrs. Tomlinson, Cox and Parker. An Elizabeth Fry class song and tableaux follow on Thursday at 7:30. Public admission charged.

John Peacock Central Friends Church Our National Park Alvin Parker Mr. Peacock C. F. Tomlinson J. D. Cox A. S. Parker Elizabeth Fry

Government Wins in Sherman Antitrust Case

Washington February 21 AP report says the government won in the Supreme Court in its prosecution of Trenton and 22 potteries companies under the Sherman antitrust act.

Washington Supreme Court Trenton

Paisley patterns set for spring cotton fabrics

Paisley patterns printed in authentic colors will be used in cotton fabrics for the spring season, adding vibrant detailing to upcoming textile lines. The move highlights color fidelity and traditional motifs in new production runs for apparel and home goods.

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