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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1927
Page
3
Hoosier hair bobbers and face lifters must wait at least two more years unregulated as cosmetologists. Governor Ed Jackson vetoed a bill to license complexion artists, rejecting the legislature’s jokey effort despite lobbying and dramatic scenes on the floor.
A humorous reminiscence recounts raising two three day old chicks named Robin Hood and Friar Tuck. One chick died after a heavy step, the survivor Friar Tuck won hearts as a shoulder perch while the writer notes a tender household lesson. A closing spoof line references a song lyric and a cheeky demand to wash four face.
Rod La Rocque stars in The Cruise of the Jasper B at the Broadway theatre tomorrow only. He plays a pirate in early scenes and a modern youth later, in a De Mille vehicle adapted from Don Marquis novel with Mildred Harris and Jack Ackroyd among the cast.
H L Rice, a 31 year old former University of Wisconsin student from Pennsylvania, recounts being wounded in World War I causing three years to pass in memory. He was awarded the Belgian Order of Leopold and the French Legion of Honor and may accept a French army commission, which would bind him for life.
Keen interest grows as 20 boys start the five mile channel swim at the YMCA on Monday. Fred Thomas Fred Holcombe and Robert Hubbard led last night with the trio remaining close together and within talking distance of each other. The course spans 190 weeks under a plan by Bill Bailey YMCA physical director to balance exertion and safety.
The high school boys monthly meeting will be in the school auditorium tomorrow at 8 40 a m. Bob Myers Senior Hi Y president will preside H N Patterson senior class president will read scripture. Paul Jenkins Edgar Allen John Easter Bob Hubbard will speak on listed topics with open discussion to follow.
Marion O March 12 AP W E Orcutt principal of Central Junior High School wired the entire building with loud speakers so a single morning message reaches all teachers and students. He notes it saves time and then returns to his duties.
A note explains sewing pleats from the waist about eight inches down to keep shape. The humorous exchange recasts patient gratitude to the doctor as payment by check money or cash.
The feature centers on the Easy Washer touted for its affordability. Shoppers compare cost with competing models as consumer guides flag value and reliability concerns.
Community services will be conducted at Union Cross church on the Winston-Salem road today. The program begins at 1 PM with Professor Rominge in charge, as announced by church officials last night.
Professor T. C. Johnson of High Point college will address the Men’s Christian League and friends at the Y M C A this afternoon at 3 o clock. President W. O. Corry will attend.
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