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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1928
Page
2
A High Point interview with Dr. A. C. Jones notes dairy cows as the key focus of practice. He inspects about 35 dairies, with indigestion, obstetrical troubles, and dairy cattle health as top concerns. Dogs and horses receive notable care, including vaccinations for rabies and treatments for distemper and pneumonia.
Dr. Jones has led veterinary work in High Point for 19 years and runs one of the state’s most up-to-date facilities. The only similar hospital is in Greensboro. Fifteen years ago the chief focus was horses, but now cows take precedence.
Kermit York son of O R York served as postmaster for one hour during the day under High Point observance rules. He earns praise from regular staff for efficient administration and advocates reform including summer half holidays for employees and reduced Sunday work. He also urges extended city delivery for improved colored-delivery service.
The Rialto shows Baby Mine Thursday only, a humorous adaptation of a Margaret Mayo stage hit starring Karl Dane and George K Arthur with Charlotte Greenwood in her screen debut as Dane's sweetheart. The film follows two collegians in romance and trouble, with a wild chase, stolen babies, and a famed university clinic sequence.
The report states the grass area of the United States is 3 026 789 miles. It presents a numeric figure for land area in miles.
Evangelist George T. Stephens concludes a two week revival at Green Street Baptist Church tonight. Despite rain, a packed audience heard Stephens deliver his message and many youths converted. The revival has added nearly fifty new members to the church.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Alice Nissen Charles widow of J C Charles at the First Baptist church. The service featured tributes to her Christian life and songs by the Gurney Briggs quartet and soloists. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery with active and honorary pallbearers listed.
Report by G B Stovall shows a new enlistment regulation set to start July 1 raising the monthly navy recruiting quota from 1400 to 1600 men. Recruitment resumes May 24 for the June quota as the service plans 200 more recruits each month.
At a Monday night meeting of the sophomore class, High Point college elected the junior class officers for 1928 29. Ray Perdue was chosen president Wade Fuquay became vice president T Olin Matthews was named secretary Lucy Nunnery treasurer and Paul M Brasser will handle press notices.
The Parent Teachers Association will meet at the high school tonight at 7:45 to elect officers for next year. Prof L R Johnson will lead the program with Prof T Win gate Andrews attending to speak on the principal talk. The discussion will cover classroom activities and an exhibition by students will be displayed in the library.
Senator Burgwyn the Democratic lieutenant governor candidate will headline the High Point club meeting at McCrory’s store, with a large turnout expected. The event highlights a crowded lieutenant governor race with Langston and Fountain. women are urged to attend. Also includes Governor McLean’s Mothers’ Day proclamation urging observance and a flower pledge for mothers.
Funeral services for Mrs. J. R. Hill who died at her home on Thom asville route 2 Sunday night were conducted yesterday morning at Mitchells Grove M. P. church by Rev. W. F. Ashburn and Rev. J. W. Woodey of Oak Hill Friends church. Pallbearers were Randall Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, W. C. Hilton, Otis Kennedy, Stamey Cecil and Clyde Payne. Flower bearers were Margaret Hill, Eula Smith, Treva Skeen and Hazen Trotter. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Funeral services for James F. Lowe were held yesterday at 2 30 p m from Ebeneezer M E church with Rev W R Harriss officiating. Pallbearers were J R Trotter J W Gibson L H Tuttle J R Hill Robert Stevens and L B Jarvis. Interment followed in Ebenezer Cemetery.
An eggplant colored straw hat from Paris features an uneven wide brim, no distinct front, and a crown so low it sits below the eyebrow level. The description highlights its distinctive styling and wear implications.
The Master Six Buick belonging to Councilman J. O. Connor was stolen last Sunday night from in front of the South Main Street Methodist church and recovered today in Durham. Connor’s car was one of three taken that night. his son chased the thief toward Asheboro before stopping. No word yet on the other two vehicles.
Seven southern prep schools entered the southern track meet at Chapel Hill to be held Saturday. Entry books close tonight. Asheville School, Monroe A and M of Georgia, Hargrave Military Academy, Virginia Episcopal School, Augusta Military Academy, Devitt of Washington DC, and Greenbrier of West Virginia are among entrants.
A stovetop method for custard cooks in a covered pan of water with steady heat. The guide explains maintaining even temperature for proper setting and smooth texture.
The blue vogue this spring introduces a new underwear mauve shade. A dull purply blue trim highlights the trend for ensembles and suits this season.
Lightweight accessories debut with light beige and cream gloves featuring subtle gay color bindings and stitching. Coordinated purses complement the set for a coordinated look.
The colored driver of the Knox Upholstery Company's wagon narrowly escaped injury when struck by a car at the English and Pine streets intersection. The wagon suffered considerable damage while the car had no damage.
A Philadelphia game was postponed due to rain in St. Louis on May 9 with no rescheduled date announced.
The Ring family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their wife and mother. They thank everyone for floral offerings and extend blessings. Cc. S. Ring and family.
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