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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1927
Page
3
The Weed column urges High Point residents to support local merchants to keep storefronts filled and tax revenue steady. It cites shoppers seeking exclusive items elsewhere, higher prices locally, and the advantage of quick, local service over distant stores.
J M Gamewell of Lexington, a prominent textile maker, stopped in Chicago on his return from a hunting trip and witnessed the Dempsey Tunney prize fight. Diamonds reveal colors under ultraviolet rays for photography. An automatic distress signal broadcaster for ships and airplanes transmits SOS, calls letters, and position.
Sixty six men enlisted at Raleigh from July 26 to September 7 1927 with forty seven gaining 1 to 18 pounds during preliminary training. Henry Ell Langston tops the list at eighteen pounds while Gifford A Brooks and Adolph C Owens tie for second with seventeen pounds each. Lieutenant Mills cites regular hours outdoor exercise and wholesome food as keys to physical and mental development.
Spartanburg South Carolina October news report states Senator E D Smith will push for a congressional probe of the U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Economics, citing Secretary Hester's figure on cotton crop carryover being off by about five hundred thousand bales and a market collapse after a prior bureau price trend release.
The Duke interests may take charge of High Point street transportation with new buses replacing old ones. The library is shown to serve business needs by providing directories, trade data, and direct access to manufacturers, plans, and market information, linking public knowledge with industry.
Mrs Will Wright died at Watt's hospital Durham and was buried Thursday at 1 p m in the Baptist church near Chapel Hill where she had been a member. Born August 9 1896 she was the daughter of Edward and ??? Lohr. She married Will Wright in 1915 and is survived by her husband and five children Helen Francis Garland Drucilla and J D Wright.
Preacher Evangelistraser delivers sermon titled What is High Point's Greatest Need in a tent on the City Lot at 7 30 tonight as extra chairs were secured for a large turnout. Fraser plans to conclude his stay with a personal life story tomorrow night.
B E Smith 52 a Sanford Station resident and C and W C Railroad section foreman died in a local hospital after a railway motor car collided with an automobile at a crossing yesterday. The automobile occupants suffered minor injuries.
CHARLESTON D C October 3 The fire loss in Charleston during September totalled 50 dollars Chief Louis E Mehrens stated today in his monthly report Twenty one alarms were answered by the department.
May prevent the opening game in Toledo between Toledo and Buffalo as rain that began hours earlier threatens to delay the contest. Rain yesterday already caused the postponement of the opening game.
The mysterious duo called Two Black Crows returns for parts three and four performed at Blard Piano Company. Fans are urged to hear the act in a bold piano showcase.
Bahaman colonial officials say a Washington request for Larry Christiansen’s surrender could be considered if Nesle’s trial evidence justifies it. Nesle faces larceny and receiving stolen goods charges tied to a liquor vessel seized off Bimini by a US coast guard cutter.
Pilot William P. Thomas of Hartford and student aviator William B. Van Buren were aboard a plane from the 43rd aero squadron when the engine cut out about 15 minutes after takeoff and the craft crashed at Dunnfield Long Meadow. Thomas was killed and Van Buren badly injured.
City Council of High Point North Carolina will hold a public hearing at its October 18 meeting at 8 p m to consider rezoning North Main Street from Class C Residence District to extend Business B District 150 feet north of Ray Street. Ordered by City Manager P P Pilcher September 27 1927.
Notice lists streets in Emerywood Addition No 4 and surrounding areas with assessments due September 21 1927 for work completed and assessed September 21 1926. Streets mentioned include West Commerce Jacobs Sixth North Drive Fork Granby North Main Denny Hawthorne East Bay Oakland Monroe Worth Springfield Brentwood Carter Sunset Carrick Council Clyde Orlando West Bay Woodbury Franklin Kearns Tipton Kennedy Ridge West Lexington East Lexington Streets and Avenues.
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