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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1928
Page
4
The piece notes precinct meetings’ rising influence as North Carolina and South Carolina scrutinize Smith, Simmons, and the Piedmont & Northern case. It argues precincts determine party power, while urging expedited reconsideration by the Interstate Commerce Commission to speed potential district court action and regional development.
The piece argues extreme peril motivates men to pursue conquest on Mount McKinley and beyond. It cites Harry Karstens attempting to recover a 1918 thermometer, notes Everest dangers, and links bold risk to scientific and business gain, including a New Zealand shoe market opportunity.
The Piedmont and Northern petitions the district court to annul an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling blocking its extension into the Carolinas. The case raises jurisdiction and ICC authority over interurban railway expansion and regional development against mounting freight demand. The Charlotte Observer supports completion of planned construction and urges allowance of the extension.
Greensboro based Evangelist R L Cotnam sells a pamphlet titled Knights of Columbus Oath at 50 cents a hundred claiming it is from the Congressional Record February 15 1913 He presents it as proof against a Catholic candidate but the item is a libel printed at a citizen's request and not an official record The piece questions Cotnams honesty in spreading the libel and calls out his misrepresentation of the record.
A Los Angeles organization announced a banquet priced at 100 dollars per plate. The event will host attendees with no speeches scheduled, promising a cost effective gathering.
The Colby Kansas electric light plant, valued at about 200000 dollars, powers Colby and nearby towns and eliminates city taxes this year. The piece also notes seven large cities reporting no typhoid deaths in 1927 as medical science advances toward eradicating the disease.
A Chicago man drove into a train causing derailment of several cars but he was not injured. The incident drew attention beyond Chicago.
A cryptic note notes confusion over a woman failing to enter Pyle's marathon while mothers hold swimming records and many endurance marks, suggesting a broad picture of athletic competition and gender gaps.
A golf course is proposed to be built for a hospital for the insane in a southern state. The note hints that some states are lax in their treatment of the mentally defective and the project reflects concerns over care quality and treatment standards.
A London novelist urges every girl to keep a hope chest as a handy box for personal items. The remark mentions practical uses for a small box including bridge decks weapons and other small belongings.
High Point college faculty and senior class prepare in the First Methodist Protestant church for the 11 o'clock baccalaureate sermon to be delivered by Dr Charles D Linkinson of Atlantic City New Jersey. Visitors and parents join the commencement events following the Thursday oratorical contest and drama.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Oakwood Memorial Cemetery in this city. American Legion Auxiliary members will decorate all World War veterans’ graves and place markers on J. Sid Burton, Carl Thomas Walden, and S. A. Linthicum. T. Wingate Andrews, superintendent of the city schools, will deliver the principal address. Many others will participate.
R K Stewart of R K Stewart and Son contractors was taken suddenly ill at 11 am while driving in front of the J C Welch Motor company on East High street. Sechrest's ambulance carried him to Guilford General hospital where he remained this afternoon. Physicians suspect an acute indigestion attack.
A fire at the Princess Cafe caused about 1000 dollars in damage early today. The blaze started in the storeroom around 6 am and burned for about 30 minutes before firefighters from station No. 2 extinguished it. The kitchen suffered most damage. origin uncertain, possible cigarette or fridge spark. Owner Bob Khrakides plans to reopen next Wednesday.
The ink plant of New Granada yields juice usable as ink without any processing.
A special convocation of High Point Chapter No. 70 occurs Friday at 7 30 PM. Work includes the Post Master and Most Excellent Master degrees. Visiting brethren are cordial invited to attend. By order J M Thomas Sr H P M and Herndon Secy
The final concert of the high school band orchestra and glee clubs was held in the school auditorium. About 200 students performed lively marches ensemble pieces and coral singing in a season ending program, with the glee clubs praised for their work despite light attendance due to rain.
Central Friends church will emphasize Pentecost in Sunday services with Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes delivering a morning sermon titled A Vision That Makes Strong for Service for Humanity and a separate evening service for the Brotherhood men on Personal Responsibility for Rally and Winning Men to Christ.
City Manager P. P. Pilcher ended his High Point tenure last night and left with Mrs. Pilcher for a week in Richmond. He will then proceed to Salisbury to assume duties as city manager there, after moving from Florida nearly a year ago.
The First Presbyterian Church hosts Dr J B Green of Atlanta a theology professor for ten days of services starting Monday He will preach twice daily with morning and evening sessions The pastor leads the service tomorrow and the morning topic is The Church at Its Best Morning services begin at 8 30 a m
A misprint in the Enterprise led to the prior day story by Charles Amick, The Undisputed Hero, being shown under the next issue’s header. The correct title for John W. Herndon’s piece was The Try Out, but was omitted by error.
Joseph G. Stewart a 43 year old former president of the Dixie Margarine company was shot to death in his bed in Memphis early today. His wife Ruby 41 told deputies she fired after he threatened her life when she refused to consent to a divorce.
Dick Douglas one of three U S explorers scouts chosen for Africa trip will lead in The Mikado as Poop Bah in a Greensboro high school production at the American Theatre Saturday night. Henry Grady Miller directs a cast of 100 with 30 piece orchestra and full costumes. Local music director Lewis L Stookey hopes for strong High Point audience support and future school exchanges of productions.
Funeral services for Charles M. Keeling who died yesterday at 1200 Filbert Street will be held at the residence tomorrow morning at 9 o clock with Rev. Herman T. Stevens officiating. Members of Piedmont camp No. 62 Woodmen of the World will attend in a body. The body will later be taken to Beulah church in Randolph County for further services and burial.
A judge recalls a heated exchange where a father defends his daughter amid accusations described as insulting. The exchange centers on whether the father spoke disrespectfully about her, with the judge noting the lack of details and intent.
Funeral services for J. J. Hayworth 72 longtime Beeson Hardware associate were held at his home 811 North Main Street. Ministers Rev Tom Alderman Sykes Rev H Norwood Bowne and Rev Samuel L Hayworth officiated with a quartet singing Rock of Ages One Sweet Solemn Thought Abide With Me. Burial was in Memorial Park cemetery with pallbearers from Beeson Hardware.
Thomas D Boyles former Stokes county resident died at his East Green Street home shortly after 5 AM He had lived in High Point since December 192? He was born November 10 1875 in Stokes county He is survived by wife Lillie Tilletson three sons Dewey Worth Mc Coy five daughters Mozelle Zilla Hattie Maude Winifred Mary Alice five brothers L C Boyles Pink Boyles Sid Boyles I A Boyles and William Boyles Funeral services conducted Sunday with a home service at noon by Rev E W Jones then to Mt Olive Church Stokes county for burial
The Presbyterian General Assembly adopted a resolution to create a new eleven member governing board for Princeton Theological Seminary and report nominations to the next assembly. The measure requests inclusion of Dr. Francis L. Patton of Bermuda, the oldest living former moderator, on the new board.
A French lingerie line features inserts of exquisite embroidery medallions with fine lace and dainty hand work. A flesh set includes cream trim ming.
Soft purples and rich greens in tweed silks offer satisfactory summer suit options. White pique proves a good material for blouses, expanding light wardrobe choices.
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