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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1927
Page
8
Dick Grey star halfback and 1926 Davidson champion squad leader has been chosen as captain of the Wildcat eleven for 1927. The Davidson backfield standout, noted for dropkicking and versatile play, is a Davidson native and son of the college vice-president.
Mrs. W. P. Sumner wife of a former Rowan County commissioner died at a local hospital from a head wound. She was found on the floor at her daughter Mrs Lamont Coggin’s home this afternoon. She had been in ill health for some time.
Raleigh March 10 AP Mrs W O Spencer of Winston Salem was chosen by Governor McLean to represent North Carolina at the Famous Women's luncheon during the Chicago World's Fair on May 2 1927.
Charlotte took first with 75 15 points led by Neiman in pole vault and Brown in discus. Greensboro finished second with 31 points and Wilmington third with 25. Brown scored 15 points winning shot put discus and javelin events. Milstead led Charlotte with two hurdles wins and 10 points.
Monk Hayes, charged with the shooting of Harry Baucom in Johnston County, did not appear as trial neared. Officials issued a capias after he reportedly left town. Hayes said Baucom attacked him with brass knuckles, and he fired while crouched, shooting four times with three hits.
A brief Life column note records a clerk touting oatmeal soap and Mrs Youngbride declining with a remark about never washing with it. The exchange reflects light domestic humor and a humorous tone.
Miss Mary Nestor a 23 year old from Baltimore had two cervical vertebrae dislocated leaving her head unable to move without risking death. She lay eight weeks with paralysis in limbs until surgeons at St Agnes Hospital performed a first and second cervical vertebrae operation to restore movement and hope for recovery.
U S district attorney William M. Gober said Attorney General Sargent notified that federal prosecutions are near exhausted funds. Court terms will be curtailed through July with sessions in Jacksonville and Miami shortened and non jail cases postponed. The Tampa term closed and no further sessions are planned until funds are available.
Manos Brazil March 19 AP Commander Francesco De Pinedo, missing in western Brazil, landed at Guajara-Mirim at 5:44 PM after a storm. He planned to fly to Manaus Sunday morning, easing anxious observers with confirmation of his survival.
Raleigh March 19 AP The Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans a countrywide social policy of not serving intoxicants in the best society. Mrs W B Lindsay state president announced the plan before the biennial convention of the state anti saloon league Speakers include U S Senator J Thomas Heflin Alabama and Congressman W C Hammer North Carolina district tomorrow.
Federal Judge Wilson may release Dr Frederick Cook on probation after serving part of his Leavenworth sentence. Department of Justice moves to hold Cook pending orders and argues for a test case on probation after partial imprisonment. In Mayo, Berry Allen reportedly mobbed and cast into Suwanee River after his home was dynamited. Deputy Sheriff Frank Murray wounded in Mayo shooting.
Mississippi paid its final tribute to Governor Whitfield as his body was carried to Columbus for burial. He had served fifteen years as president of the Mississippi State College for Women in Columbus.
Deputy Murray and Brock attempted to serve papers on Allen to remove his children to a public institution. Allen opened fire killing Brock, wounding Murray in the stomach with a possibly fatal injury.
The American Tree Association ships large quantities of seed trees to European battlefronts to support reconstruction efforts and supply postwar forestry programs.
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