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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1927
Page
10
City librarian Miss Marianne Martin will speak at Emma Blair school and Elm Street school to award $5 gold pieces to the top book posters in the fourth and fifth grades. The prizes come from gifts by Mrs. C. F. Tomlinson and Mrs. J. C. Hill as part of a library led book week contest stressing good reading.
The Anderson College debate scheduled for November is postponed to December 2 or 3 due to a diphtheria outbreak in the South. High Point College teams gain more preparation time, with Coaches Kennett and Johnson noting strong readiness and renewed practice opportunities.
The High Point public library hosts a week long exhibit of children's books suitable for Christmas gifts. Books lent by Book Shop Greensboro were chosen by city librarian Marianne Martin with Kester Furniture providing a display table. The library also offers a free Gifts for Children's Book Shelves booklet annotated by the American Library Association to promote better reading for boys and girls.
Belfast Nov 16 The Northern Ireland House of Commons voted 25 to 14 against Joseph Devlin’s bill to grant women the right to vote at 21 equal to men Premier Craigavon said the government will later propose abolishing proportional representation and may include women at 21 enfranchisement if the British parliament acts similarly
Kenneth Rackman of Decatur Illinois a sophomore and football star faces withdrawal after hazing allegations faculty planned a hearing this afternoon with possible postponement Dr R M Andrews college president announced reopening of the case and may uphold suspension after new evidence from student leaders is presented Disciplinary actions also hit two other sophomores and disbandment of the Sophomore Court amid ongoing campus dispute
J M Gamgwell prominent textile manager and business leader of this area was named vice president of the Piedmont district state chamber of commerce. He serves as general manager of the Erlanger mills, as Greensboro hosts the chamber’s organizing meeting.
Hans Langseth, 2, a Richland County farmer famous for a 17 foot beard, has died in Wahpeton North Dakota. Langseth grew his beard since July 14, 1875 and toured the world with a circus, winding the beard around his neck like a muffler. He retired from circus life several years ago.
In High Point North Carolina Piedmont Camp W O W No 6 announces a double un i Sunday service on November 20 at 2 PM. The rites proceed to the cemetery with the sovereigns urging members to attend and pay respects to a deceased sovereign.
City Manager P P Pilcher told city council last night that almost all holes on principal streets have been repaired and streets are in good condition. Engineering and street departments spent weeks fixing large holes, and Pilcher said conditions are better now than in years.
Official weather bureau records show 24 hour temperatures and rainfall ending 8 a.m. in the principal cotton growing regions and surrounding areas. The report provides regional figures and notes weather conditions across the United States south and southeast.
Port Dodge strongman Fred Stanek defended his title at the national corn husk championship yesterday, defeating ten state champions. It was his third first prize, with a net 15 bushels and total weight of 1,083 pounds amid sleet and snow that hindered the event. Minnesota’s Hansen placed a close second with 14.6 net bushels and strong weight.
City council named City Manager Pilcher and City Controller Smith to study the current water and light bill collection system after many complaints from property owners. Under the present rule tenants who fail to pay debts leave landlords liable, prompting debate over requiring tenant deposits or shifting responsibility. Robert Brockett and Councilman Clinard oppose tenant deposits, favoring landlord responsibility and limiting landlord exposure to a month’s overdue bills.
The city council authorized City Manager Pilcher to discuss a whiteway extension on Jones Street to the new High School with Superintendent Wingate Andrews and lighting chief E. K. Brooks. They aim to light the plots between the double street and plant flowers with sidewalk decisions deferred.
Standard Oil of New Jersey cut bunker oil five cents per barrel at New York harbor Baltimore and Norfolk to 1.40. The price also fell five cents at Charleston South Carolina to 1.35 per barrel as of today.
Sunday night supper features a broiled ham on toast sandwich topped with tomatoes and green peppers. The excerpt highlights a tempting variety as a quick, tasty meal option.
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