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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
4
A quirky fragment presents lines praising different archetypes of women from a toast by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. It lists the maiden, widow, extravagant queen, thrifty housewife, and several others with varied charms, finishing with a playful note.
County officials anticipate taxables rising to 190 million dollars, adding about 225 thousand to Guilford’s annual revenue and prompting a debate over tax rates versus spending. With education funding and local needs growing, officials seek fiscal reform and potential tax rate cuts if wealth rises, while steady tax increases could deter industry and investment.
Charlotte plans a 62 by 60 foot mausoleum described as a unique edifice to attract visitors, offering a final resting place for the town’s patriotic citizens. The piece contrasts boastful promotion with a quieter sentiment about eternal sleep at the nearby Old Steel Creek churchyard.
The case of Nicholas J. Prappas a High Point resident ordered deported highlights rigid immigration rules and their impact on families and hopes. Prappas a wartime interpreter who naturalized exposed a flaw in his arrival and now faces removal despite his apparent fitness as a citizen.
The piece notes a 440 percent rise in lettuce consumption over ten years and a shift from meat to fruits and vegetables. It attributes this to health columns, school programs, vitamins, fashion, economics, and farm and debt concerns, with a satirical take on public discourse.
The article notes Mr Prappas as a promising prospect for citizenship under law but states no exception will be made. An order to deport has been issued.
Washington weighs possible charges or medals for Levine as Justice investigates contracts with the war department amid findings on how he acquired overseas mail. The post office probes the 200 air mail letters carried to Europe by Levine and Chamberlin, with stamps valued around $1,000 each to rare stamp collectors.
A High Point citizen urges broader display of the flag this week expanding Flag day heritage into Flag week culminating on June 14. The call stresses renewed patriotism with unfurling of Old Glory.
An Australian observer lauds American troops as brave while noting a US sailor or soldier deftly piloting a pleasure launch across the Detroit river and returning alive.
The Norfolk fleet review sparks protest from Navy circles after President Coolidge wears a yachting cap and suit and spends only twenty minutes on the Mayflower bridge. Critics say he did not salute the fleet and preferred being on a lounge, contradicting traditions.
A Greek immigrant Nickolas J. Prappas, who settled in High Point after deserting a Philadelphia ship, faces deportation for illegal entry. The piece argues hard lines are excessive, praising his citizenship potential and warning against Bolshevik style suppression of dissent.
TOM ALDERMAN SYKES argues that Massachusetts persecution of Quakers and the Sacco and Vanzetti case taints American justice and calls for Governor Fuller to grant a new trial. He urges southern protests against capital punishment and fair juries free from prejudice.
Three hundred forty seven graduates from seven elementary schools received certificates of promotion at the American Theatre. Principals presented the diplomas as C F Tomlinson spoke and T Wingate Andrews presided. Lewis L Stookey led a musical program.
John E. Marley, 17 months old, died at his grandmother’s home after ten days of illness that began with colitis and progressed to pneumonia. The child’s family has lived in the city 14 years. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the residence with Rev. Samuel T. Hensley of West End Baptist Church officiating. Burial follows in Oakwood Cemetery.
City council members attended a Rotary club meeting with a brief welcome by T Wingate Andrews. Bun Hackney introduced as the new Boy Scout executive succeeding Gordon Blair and spoke briefly. Fred N. Tate outlined plans for celebrating the Greensboro road completion on June 14. Harvard University is cited as America's most endowed college with 70,000,000 dollars.
Harold Daniel Bowman eighteen months old, son of Mr and Mrs C L Bowman, died at their Glenola home at 3 30 this morning. Survived by parents a sister Marty Lee Bowman funeral Friday at Glenola Baptist church conducted by Rev J E Womack interment in Glenola Baptist cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. W. F. Loving, who died at her Morganton residence, were conducted at her father John Spencer’s home on Johnson Street with Rev. Herman T. Stevens officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood cemetery. pallbearers from Repetiow Lodge 63 IL OOF attended.
William T. Tilden defeated Cecil Campbell 3-6 6-3 6-1 6-2 and Francis Hunter beat Dr. E.E. D. McCrea 3-6 4-6 6-4 7-5 as the Irish-American international series opened in Dublin.
A New York City deputy clerk carried out 85 000 marriages over a five year period highlighting a remarkable level of civil service. The report notes the city's extensive marriage licensing workload and the clerk's efficiency in handling large numbers of couples.
L. D. Wilks was arrested this morning on a charge of breaking and entering. He faces a municipal court hearing Monday morning. The Loflin Street Cafe was broken into and items allegedly taken were found at Wilks's home.
The infant twins Ernest and Earl Garner died within days of each other and were buried in Oakwood Cemetery in the same casket after a 1:30 p.m. funeral at Sechrest Funeral Home. Rev. John W. Moore officiated. parents are Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Garner of 119 Lindsay Street.
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