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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1927
Page
7
Mrs. Jesse Harris entertained the Beta Pi club at her Bain avenue home with bridge at four tables. J. S. Groome won the rose bowl for high score. Guests included Mrs. John Walker Jr and Mrs Langdon Jewett.
Mr and Mrs Roy Spearman and guest Mrs Wilson Hollowell of Elizabeth City spend the weekend at Blowing Rock. Mrs J J Farriss visits Duke University in Durham with her sons Charles and Carter. Mrs T V Long, recently in Florida, sails today for
Mrs Long plans to return to High Point in the latter part of March after a visit where Cuba was accompanied by Miss Irma Hogan and Miss Mary Monroe of Palm Beach.
In Raleigh on February 26, the North Carolina House debated trimming permanent improvements for state institutions by 50 percent. The Folger amendment failed by five votes, sparking calls for more public school funding and an equalization fund. The Senate passed an equalization bill, but House proceedings continue toward Monday and Tuesday votes on education finance.
January fire loss statewide totaled 614357 dollars, down 154368 from January 1926. There were 254 town fires causing 416582 dollars and 22 rural fires causing 107775 dollars. Major losses came from 23 large fires including furniture plants in Roaring River and Lexington and college buildings at Hickory Ruthersford College Oak Ridge.
New York stock action shows renewed strength in southwest railroad issues with Wabash common up over 4 points to a new high, and Rock Island and Frisco shares reaching fresh peaks. U S Steel, General Motors, and rubber stocks also rise as markets digest weekend readjustments and expectations for easier money rates next week.
Nathan Lankford, former resident, enlisted in the Coast Artillery corps of the United States Army. He met the entry requirements and left Richmond February 23 for Fort Slocum New York, then sailed yesterday for the Panama Canal Zone where he will be stationed.
New York February 26. Cotton goods markets show a steady tone with higher prices in some gray cloths and colored goods. Production runs at multi month highs with overtime to meet belated orders. Sales continue ahead of production though not as large as last month. shipments on old orders are underway.
Mills keep stocks from accumulating while demand remains steady across printed, woven, and dyed wash fabrics. Cotton goods for export are moderate, towels sold ahead, rayon blends rising, and premiums paid for alpacas used in printing and underwear. Prices for print cloths, denims, sheets, and ginghams are firm with limited supply.
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