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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
7
Raleigh June 1 The Hull forces must stay vigilant and work hard to hold their advantage as Smith supporters busy themselves lining up delegates. Observers note Hull’s present pledged delegates but warn they may be overtaken without close monitoring of new developments in the Smith versus anti Smith contest across the state.
A physician endorses Calotabs as a major system purifier and urges a thorough course once or twice weekly for several weeks to remove chronic ailments. The ad promises vitality gains and offers a family package with directions for 36 cents at drugstores.
The balance of power rests with 696 uninstructed delegates in North Carolina. Hull backers claim 400 to 450 will tilt the state convention. Smith forces vow a majority via personal canvassing and county-by-county pressure. Both camps race to line up delegates ahead of the June 8 county conventions.
North Carolina maintained second place in total mica output in 1927 while leading in the value of mica produced, according to figures released by the Enterprise Bureau. The data reflect state ranking and value metrics for the year.
Paris fashion houses present summer tailleurs in printed velvets and black white palettes. Designs feature circular or pleated black satin skirts paired with crisp white blouses.
A description of new blouses matching satin georgetic and batiste fabrics designed to tuck into waistbands of new skirts. The skirts feature belts that emphasize the tucked blouse, creating a highlighted waist effect.
Lace bridesmaid gowns featured watered ribbon sashes in soft pastels. Each hat matched with streamers, creating a coordinated wedding color theme.
Mrs Irene Dixon died after a fall from a car pet on the Over the Falls amusement ride during the Peterboro England fair. The accident occurred recently and authorities investigate the incident as a tragic death on the fairground attraction.
Mrs Delina Filkins marked her fifth birthday with a cake requiring 113 candles as Candie dealers in Little Falls, New York noted the festive occasion. The scene shows Mrs Filkins beside the cake during the celebration hosted by local Candie sellers.
Mrs. W. F. Morehead of Salem Virginia spoke on What Next at Lexington public schools graduation in the high school auditorium. Thirty eight graduates received diplomas as Rev J M Hayes gave the invocation and Miss Helen Buchanan delivered the salutatory. Prof J H Cowles presided over the program ending the commencement exercises.
D J Lamb of Thomasville sued Thomasville Bottling Co for 5000 dollars claiming injury from a poisoned bottled drink. Judge Stack nonsuited the civil action after jury selection and evidence. Case expected to go to the supreme court on a legal technicality.
Lexington will attend the North Carolina products dinner of the Southern Commercial Secretaries Association in Asheville on June 12. C. M. Starkey announces Lexington Chamber of Commerce. Local firms to display include North Carolina Candy Company Pilot Hosiery Mills Sheef-Sink Hosiery Mills Hackney Manufacturing Company.
Democrats of North Carolina's ninth district prepare for a pivotal Saturday primary to choose among three candidates for the seat held by Gastonia Mayor Lee Bullwinkle. Incumbent challenger Solicitor John G. Carpenter, Bullwinkle ally and UNC roommate, and Rev. Arthur T. Abernathy of Catawba County vie for the nomination amid heated interest.
Emma asks if youngsters possess a dictating machine in the office while a colleague responds with a terse yes and a remark of frustration. The exchange shifts to a lighter note as the conversation proceeds with casual banter.
A quip from Boys' Life recalls a hired man who once drove for the city and met trouble when he crawled under a mule to see why it wouldn’t move. The anecdote hints at humorous caution from a veteran workshop tale.
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