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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1927

Page

14

Public Hearing Tonight on North Main Zone Changes

Two public hearings are set for 8 p.m. in the council chamber to discuss extending the North Main street business zone from 150 feet north of Howell to 150 feet north of Ray and from 150 feet north of Ray to 150 feet north of Montlieu Avenue. City officials expect many property owners to attend as proposals advertised under the City Planning and Zoning Ordinance advance for action.

Howell Street Ray Street Montlieu Avenue North Main Street Council Chamber Davis

Flag and Bible Given at Balfour School on Armistice Day

A Armistice Day program at Balfour school featured a Bible and flag presentation by Washington Camp No 41 Patriotic Order Sons of America and Asheboro Klan No 139. The Junior Order band provided music and students pledged to the flag after the raises and benediction by Prof S B Wilson.

Balfour School Washington Camp No Patriotic Order Sons of America Asheboro Klan No Junior Order Band of Asheboro America P. E. Pritchard T. Fletcher Bulla D. C. Holt H. H. Koonts J. C. Pierce Balfour School Board Col D. H. Melton S. B. Wilson

Yale Quarterback Hoben Poised for Harvard Stadium Test

Should Hoben play for Yale this Saturday at Harvard stadium, he hails from Torrington Conn the same town as Ducky Pond the only Yale back to cross the goal line in Harvard stadium in 19 years Harvard likely will give him close watch as the plucky Yale quarterback.

Hoben New York Johnny Hoben Yale Harvard Torrington Conn Ducky Pond

Hensley to Present Convention Report at West End

Rev. Samuel T. Hensley returns from Durham where he attended the 97th annual State Baptist convention. He will report to his West End Baptist Church congregation at 7:30 this evening before resuming mission work in the eastern state. He plans to stay away until December 15.

Samuel T. Hensley State Baptist Mission Board State Baptist Convention Durham West End Hensley

High Point Democrats to Meet at Club Hall on Main Street

The High Point Democratic club schedules a 7:30 PM meeting in the club hall over McCrory's store on South Main. President R B Parker says 300 members are expected as the party expands since last Thursday's visit by Congressman W C Hammer. plans include a large rally and supper later this month with leading state speakers.

High Point Democratic Club McCrory’s South Main Street R. B. Parker Parker W. C. Hammer North Carolina Fas

Noted Educator Praises High Point High School

Dr. A. F. E. Winship, editor of the Journal of Education, writes Superintendent T. Wingate Andrews praising High Point’s new high school for its architecture and modernism after a two week visit. He recalls the tour and address to city teachers, commending southern educational progress during his ten week tour of North Carolina.

A. F E. Winship Journal of Education Boston T. Wingate Andrews High Point Winship South North Carolina Winston-Salem Salisbury

Robersonville man held after child death crash

Ben L. Stevenson of Robersonville was held on $500 bond in Williamston pending investigation into the death of five year old Ed Bunting Jr. who was fatally struck by Stevenson's automobile on a highway near Williamston.

Williamston Ben L. Stevenson Robersonville Ed Bunting, Jr Stevenson Here

Local colleges stage three one act plays this evening

The Dramatic Workshop of High Point college presents The Maker of Dreams Riders of the Sea and Spreading the News at 8 in the college auditorium. Miss Mary Todd says the shows foster appreciation for drama and the group also built the sets and arranged lighting for the first public performance.

Dramatic Workshop High Point College Mary Todd

Pee Dee Bridge Destruction Set for December 15

A tentative date of December 15 is set for destroying the Pee Dee river bridge after tests by the state highway commission and engineering societies. Brigadier General Boland and Frank Page agreed on the plan at a bridge meeting with J. W. Mills reporting progress. Bombing by Fort Bragg and Langley Field aircraft and artillery will proceed once tests are finished. delays possible if tests run long.

Pee Dee River State Highway Commission J. W. Mills Enfogeer Fifth District General Boland Arm Air Corps Frank Page Mills Fort Bragg Langley Field

Cold follows in wake of storm across the Midwest

Chicago reports a sweeping lake storm has subsided but seasonable cold grips the Midwest. Snow piles up in northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan while Lake Superior shipping moves cautiously in unsettled seas. Governor Fred Green of Michigan and a deer hunting party are believed isolated near Grand Marais.

Chicago Midwest Wisconsin Upper Michigan Lake Superior Fred Green Michigan Grand Marais Ashland Wis Butterfield Port Arthur Ont Canadian

Mrs Grayson Praises German Aviation Interest

Berlin scene features Mrs Frances Wilson Grayson praising broad German aviation interest. She notes Americans seek only brief flight experiences, while Germans view flying as essential for rapid travel. Grayson plans a Copenhagen flight in her plane The Dawn with backer Mrs Mabel Anker, avoiding her Danish host.

Berlin Frances Wilson Grayson United States Denmark Paris America Tempelhof Grayson Copenhagen Mabel Anker Moe

Razor gadget sparks bloodless revolution satire

Sharp business line extols a new shaving device as a revolution in grooming. The reply concedes the gadget is not bloodless, hinting at sharper wit and potential hazards in a tongue in cheek exchange.

Several Boys Held for Killing Lola Chambers

In Winston-Salem on November 17 AP reports Ralph Stewart, 18, of Union Cross faces $10,000 bond for grand jury murder charge in Lola Chambers death. Accomplices Ray Smith 20, Garrett Whitaker 16, Rudolph Jones 16 held on $1,000 bonds. Wayne Hedgecock 13 held on $500. Hearing before Magistrate W F Byrd followed claims they fired to “have fun” after stopping the car twice and mortally wounding the woman. Stewart, Smith, and Whitaker also face an attempted robbery charge involving a Lexington road filling station.

Winston-Salem Lola Chambers Ralph Stewart Union Cross Ray Smith Garrett Whitaker Rudolph Jones Wayne Hedgecock W. F.byrd Stewart Chambers Smith Whitaker B. F. Kearns Lexington Road

Brothers Ro land and Archie Marvin await hearing on threats

In Goldsboro on November 17, Ro land and Archie Marvin of Wayne county were released on 500 dollar bond and awaited a hearing on charges of threatening farmer Jim Mozingo. Mozingo claimed his barn was blown up and that he received orders from a so called duck gang to leave the community.

Goldsboro Liberty Roland Archie Marvin Wayne County Brothers Jim Mozingo

Turkey Dinner Tonight at Central Friends Church Annex

A Thanksgiving turkey dinner will be served tonight from 6 to 8 at the Central Friends church annex to raise funds for church charities expenses and missions. The event is organized by the women’s auxiliary with committees for serving kitchen ticket sales returns and menus featuring roast turkey gravy dressing cranberry jelly buttered peas candied sweet potatoes coleslaw hot rolls ice cream cake or persimmon pudding and coffee.

Central Friends Church Woman’s Auxiliary Effie Cox Roy Briggs Horace Haworth A. C. Jones D. R. Parker S. H. Tomlinson FE. J. Jarrett Marie Caddell C. B. Mattocks

Schwartz Clothing Co Opens New Store Tomorrow

The Schwartz Clothing company will open its new store at 108 North Main street tomorrow morning. It offers a popular priced assortment of shoes hats caps and furnishings. The company includes I. Schwartz and Sam Shavitz with past ties to local shoe and apparel businesses.

Schwartz Clothing Company North Main Street I. Schwartz Sam Shavitz Schwartz High Point Schwartz Shoe Company Broad Street Shavitz Hub Clothing Company

Mission Threatened at Yuenkong, Reports Say

Reports received at Canton from Hong Kong via Exchange Telegraph say the American mission at Yuenkong is threatened. No further details provided and the warning is brief.

London Canton Yuenkong Hong Kong

Also Mentioned on This Page

Washington Camp Klan G. B. & C. E. Miller Carolina Mortgage Co Commercial Bank Raleigh Algo Greensboro Bond & Mortgage CO J. Lee Newby Commercial National Bank Bldg Southern Krigage Loan & Land Co Achovia Bank B Rowland Real Estate Co A. E. Winship Southern Railway Piedmont High Point, N. C Fair Grove C. RK. Tysinger Thomasville Thomasville City J. G. Clark Woodman T. A. Johnson College Auditorium O’beirne Salvation Army The Sheraton Ensign O’beirne W. J. Barrett Charleston D. C R. O. Lindsay Emma Kidd Pee Dee Bridge Boland Sharp Business Staley Bros Ptometris Optometry N. C Maskins Store Madame Melba S. Wrenn St Friends Church Woman’s Auxiliary Sponsoring Affair Ice and Coal Co King Pin Bowling Alleys East Broad St Commercial National Bank Building and Loan Association High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association National Bank C. H. Ellis W. A. J. Idol Pres Treas Commonwealth Atlantic Bank & Trust Co Real Estate Loan CO Com Nat l. Bank M. Ernest Welch Lewis E. Teague B. H. McCarn Globe Realty Company West Washington
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