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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1927
Page
2
Reported dispute among four remaining councilmen after the death of Charles F. Blake prompts talk of a deadlock over electing a fifth member. Officials refuse to discuss the matter publicly while urging vacancy filled, with no substantiation offered.
All banks in the city will be closed Friday for Armistice Day. Schools will not be closed but will present a special program in each school. All government offices will also close for the holiday.
Albert B. Fall, ill and resting, continued to sleep well with his secretary H. G. Clunn reporting he was comfortable. The former interior secretary, a defendant with Harry F. Sinclair in the oil conspiracy case, was declared a mistrial and likely to be allowed to leave for New Mexico by Saturday unless a relapse occurs.
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company reports deposits surpassing fifty million dollars with total resources rising from 146,237 at end of 1898 to 56,069,796.07 as of October 10, 1927. The bank is North Carolina’s largest financial institution, with capital stock at 9.6 million and heavy holdings in government and state bonds.
The first basketball practice for the YMCA team will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the Y gym. All players wishing to try out for the team are asked to report tonight.
The article records Wachovia Bank's growth since 1893 with deposits up over a thousand percent since 1911 and overall expansion from the Wachovia Loan and Trust Company merger. It lists office openings in Asheville Salisbury High Point Winston-Salem Trade Street Raleigh and notes Col. F. H. Fries as longtime president. The piece highlights the bank's regional influence and expectations of further expansion.
In Virginia, Democratic nominees generally prevailed in the general assembly race though incomplete returns show key contests in Lee and Scott counties may hinge on a full count. Three constitutional amendments were approved and candidates such as George B. Keesell and Ralph Dader won in Rockingham by several hundred votes while the Lee and Scott results remain unsettled.
U S government reports a 19.3 percent increase in gasoline tax revenue for the first six months, totaling 101 250 841 dollars as 4 919 000 000 gallons were consumed. Vehicle registrations rose 7 percent while consumption rose 11.4 percent with taxes now in all but two states New York and Massachusetts. The average tax per gallon on June 30 ranged from 2 to 5 cents, averaging 2.55 cents.
Robert C. Powell of Raleigh was named adjutant of the North Carolina American Legion during an executive committee session in Greensboro. General Albert Cox outlined a regional membership drive targeting 15 000 and announced new district quotas. Silver cups were awarded to Edwards of High Point, Stevens of Warsaw, Byrd of Asheville, Kirby of Charlotte, Leonard of Lexington, and Younts of Charlotte for post activities.
Blossoms from eight states fill the Kenilworth Inn as florists from Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Louisiana showcase pet blooms at the Southeastern Florists association annual convention and flower show covering more than 23 000 square feet with blossoms on terraces and around the inn.
In Kentucky, Judge Frem D. Sampson Republicans lead Democratic challenger J. C. W. Beckham by 8,887 votes on incomplete returns from 117 of 120 counties. Final tallies show Sampson 329,623 Beckham 330,766 with many results still pending. In Louisville, Mayor O Neal loses to Republican William B. Harrison by 3,772 votes as precincts remain unreported.
A black satin molded silhouette is shown with pink lace and pink cuffs visible inside, set against the darker exterior. The accessory contrasts the black fabric with bright pink details highlighted in the display.
Raleigh reports multiple North Carolina incorporations. D. P. Lumber Co. of Asheville formed to manufacture lumber with 1000 authorized shares and 3 subscribed. Young Men's Shop of Asheville authorized for 20000 capital with 11000 subscribed. Superior Products Co. of Durham authorized 40000 capital with 300 subscribed. Dependable Hosiery Mills of Liberty authorized 125000 capital with 235000 subscribed.
Guilford school board met to consider bids for the consolidated Oakshade and Springfield school in High Point township. Bids exceeded expectations, with estimates above 60 000 dollars. Architect Herbert Hunter of High Point prepared the plans. The board plans to award the contract soon to have the building ready for next year’s opening.
Madame C. C. Wu, wife of the Nanking nationalist foreign minister, held by police in Tientsin for nearly a month without charges, has been released and will sail to Shanghai on the next ship.
Walter M. Stanland Brunswick county court recorder living near Calabash was to stand trial in Wilmington in federal court on charges tied to a liquor cache seized months ago. Co defendants include George Williams James Nolan Maynard Heenan Jerre Davis K E Snow A R Perry and Ralph Jones all of Charleston South Carolina.
A home health blurb promoting Pape's Diapepsin tablets to aid digestion. It claims tablets after meals dissolve acids, ease indigestion and restore appetite, urging readers to buy from drug stores where over five million packages are sold annually.
A High Point resident praises Herb Extract formerly called Herb Juice as a life changing medicine. He cites relief from constipation and indigestion, improved appetite and energy, and urges others to use the tonic laxative. The special representative tours Hart Drug Company and Fordham's Drug Store promotes the product to the public.
Rev. Mark L. Carlist pastor of the Central Methodist Church in Spartanburg died after a brief illness. He was 64 and regarded as one of South Carolina’s best known ministers.
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