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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1927

Page

7

Wake Forest Heads for Davidson Showdown This Weekend

Wake Forest Deacons prepare to face Davidson Wildcats in Greensboro Saturday under interim direction by Assistant Coach Fred Emmerson. Coach Baldwin is in Summerville, Mass., due to his father’s death, while workouts today were led by Emmerson and assistant Phil Utley.

Wake Forest Wake Forest Deacons Davidson Wildcats Greensboro Fred Emmerson Baldwin Summerville Mass Emmerson Phil Utley

Duke to rely on passing attack vs Navy at Annapolis

Duke University observers said the Blue Devils will lean on their passing attack after beating Boston and piling up points against Richmond. The squad prepared for a Saturday matchup with the Navy midshipmen as they continued practice in preparation.

Duke University Blue Devils Boston Richmond Annapolis Navy Midshipmen

Wolfpack concludes workouts before Florida game in Tampa

STATE COLLEGE Oct 19 AP The Wolfpack staged final workouts for the Florida game and will depart for Tampa tomorrow to meet the Gators on Saturday. Backfield strength grew with the return of George Hunsucker, a veteran back who had been injured in the Clemson game, to the squad.

State College Wolfpack Florida Tampa George Hunsucker Clemson

Tar Heels Fresh Lineup For Georgia Tech Tilt

Chapel Hill reports a pep burst after Coach Collins shuffled the Tar Heel line and backfield. Ford moved to fullback while Gresham Lassiter and Gray took halfback and quarterback duties as Evans Beard Eskew Atkins Koenig Pressoon Holt man the line for the Georgia Tech game.

Chapel Hill Collins Tar Heels Georgia Tech Ford Gresham Lassiter Gray Evans Beard Eskew Atkins Koenig Holt

Garner Elected District Governor in Monarch Club Meet

N. L. Garner of High Point was chosen district governor of the Monarch clubs of the state at a meeting in Greensboro. G. P. Lewis of Winston-Salem was named vice governor.

Garner Greensboro N. L. Garner High Point Monarch Clubs G. P. Lewis Winston-Salem

Georgia Tech 10 Meet Carolina in Grant Field clash

Georgia Tech hosts North Carolina at Atlanta's Grant field in a Saturday meeting. The 1916 score ended 10–6 for Tech after a 60 yard run by Strapper and goals by Spence. Carolina showed plucky fight, threatening Tech in the final minutes.

Chapel Hill Georgia Tech University of North Carolina Grantfield Atlanta Tech Tar Heels Yellow Jackets Alabama Strapper Spence Bill Folger Virginia Carolina Raby Tennent Earl Johnson

Off Season Trade Nets Browns New Pitching and Outfield Help

Washington announces an off season deal sending Earl McNeely and Richard Coffman to the St. Louis Browns in exchange for Milton Gaston. Gaston, 80, is a right handed pitcher who appeared for St. Louis with a 13 17 record this year. McNeely cost Senators 50 000 in 1924 and Coffman had been farmed to Jersey City and Birmingham before rejoining the Senators.

Washington Earl McNeely Richard Coffman Chattanooga St. Louis Browns Milton Gaston Clark Griffith Washington Baseball Club Gaston Yankees Browns Urban Shocker Joe Giard New York St. Louis McNeely Senators Sacramento Coffman Jersey City Birmingham

Walker McTigue Ten-Round Title Bout Planned in Chicago

Mick Walker world middleweight champion will fight Mike McTigue former light heavyweight champion in a ten round main event at the Coliseum in Chicago on November 1. Promoter Jim Mullen announced today.

Chicago Mick Walker Mike Mce- Tigue Jim Mullen

UNC Cross Country Winners Celebrate 40-Pound Cake Prize

American Bakeries will bake a 40 pound cake 24 to 28 inches tall for the UNC cross country race at Chapel Hill on Tuesday October 25. The blue and white cake with wings and a running shoe bears Cross Country Champions 1927 and will be the largest yet.

American Bakeries American Bakeries Company Carolina Smoke Shop Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Associated Press

North Carolina Shakes Up Lineups for Georgia Tech Showdown

Southern conference coaches shift lineups mid October as North Carolina seeks an energized offense for Georgia Tech next Saturday. Auburn’s 9 to 0 win over LSU cited as a morale booster. Sewanee faces Alabama with unclear starter plans. Georgia Tech likely to start Parham from kickoff with Mizel ready for late service as cool fall practice extends into darkness.

Atlanta North Carolina Georgia Tech Auburn Plainsmen Louisiana State Sewanee Alabama Purple Tigers Birmingham

High Point Seeks Community Band Formation

A Y M C A meeting drew folk interested in organizing a city band. Attendees noted prior members and unattached musicians ready to join, with A O Butler supporting the effort. A mass gathering was planned for Monday October 24 at 8 PM at the Y M C A.

High Point A. O. Butler New High Point High School Cooperaton

Forestry exhibits placed at eastern North Carolina fairs

A series of forestry exhibits organized by the North Carolina forestry division travels through October and November at Roanoke-Chowan Woodlan d Weldon Wilson Coastal Plain and Craven County fairs. E P Simmons heads the exhibits with fire protection as the core message. Fire schools for wardens in Hertford Bertie Greene and Wilson counties were held this month under Assistant State Forester W C McCormick and district foresters Carter and Sipe.

Raleigh North Carolina Forestry Division Department of Conservation and Development Woodland Weldon Fair Halifax County Wilson Tarboro Craven County Fair New Bern E. P. Simmons W. C. McCormick Carter and Sipe Winton Hertford Windsor Bertie County Snow Hill Greene County Wilson County

No Prosecution Expected in Fatal Auto Crash

Special to the Enterprise Lexington Oct 19 The driver Paul Lewis of Gastonia who struck and killed Charles F Blake a High Point businessman on Highway 10 near Lexington last week was released on a $500 bond and no warrant has been issued for his arrest Relatives say criminal action is not sought as the accident is regarded as unavoidable pending investigation

Lexington Paul Lewis Gastonia Charles F. Blake High Point Highway 10 Here Lewis Blake

Nidde 10 Build School Structure in Greensboro

The county board of education opened bids for the Proximity school. Walter Kidde and Co led general construction at 145135 dollars, W W Dick for heating 18188 dollars, Crutchfield Plumbing 6245 dollars, and J L Griffin for electrical work 5725 dollars. The project totals about 175000 dollars with C C Hartmann as architect. The two story brick school will start at once and be ready next fall on a site donated by the Cones valued at 20000 dollars.

Greensboro County Board of Education Walter Kidde and Company W. W. Dick Crutchfield Plumbing Company J. L. Griffin C. C. Hartmann

Two Arrested in Connection With Snyder Robbery

Greensboro, Oct 19. Police seized a car linked to three men in a Snyder brothers station holdup ten miles south. Boswell of Norfolk and New of Shelby deny guilt and claim a third man was present. They admit visiting the station and say they took $150, a watch, and a few checks after gambling at a punch board. The watch and money were found with them. hearing date pending as they remain jailed.

Greensboro B. Boswell Norfolk R. F. New Shelby City and Courtry Snyder Brothers Here Boswell New Snyder Station Snyder Boys

Robbed Employee Chooses Crime After Chance Given

New York October 19. Andrew Mazareck, once given a chance to reform, was sentenced to life in Sing Sing for robbing his employer Thomas Farrell, who had hired him as a butler despite a police record. Mazareck left with jewels valued at 7500 dollars.

New York Andrew Mazatusk Sing Sing Mabzareck Thomas Farrell Mazareck

Foolscap Paper Name Origin

Foolscap paper takes its name from a watermark featuring a fool's cap and belt. The watermark signified the paper size and dates back to early European paper manufacture.

Unemployment Rises in State Amid Job Preference Trends

Franklin D. Grist reports higher unemployment as many refuse jobs they deem unsuitable. Cotton pickers and rural labor demand persist while urban workers avoid out of town assignments. Last week 766 of 961 applicants found work. Baden drew 209 placements with Wilmington 92, Winston-Salem 77, Charlotte 65, Greensboro 33, Raleigh 27. Grist notes a mid season slump but expects improvement before the holidays.

Grist State Federal Employment Service Baden Wilmington Winston-Salem Charlotte Greensboro Raleigh

Quote on Work Possibility By Mr Grist

A remark by Mr Grist suggests work might be possible if conditions were more specific or favorable. The statement emphasizes cautious optimism about opportunities depending on details.

Miss Kluttz Killed in Chester Auto Crash

Miss Lottie Kluttz of Chester died when a radius rod failed and flipped their car into a ditch at Fort Mill South Carolina. Her father A W Kluttz was badly cut and bruised but survived. She was a Queens College graduate and is survived by three brothers Sam W Lex W and Dewitt Kluttz.

Charlotte Dr Dewitt Kluttz Greenville, S. C

Cotton Market Reacts To Weekly Weather Report

New Orleans reports cotton futures firm after a drop beyond yesterday's prices as the weekly weather and cotton report notes harvest progress. Market observers say the report provided cautious optimism for producers and traders amid unsettled harvest conditions.

New Orleans

Market Tumbles as Prices Climb Back Early Losses

The market largely steadied with prices recovering eleven to twelve points after early losses. Opening trades were down three to nine points before continuing the decline, with December slipping to £0.65 and January 2069 noted among the weaker postings.

Canada Exports Over Twelve Million in Fur in 1926

Canada shipped furs valued above 12 million dollars in 1926 reflecting strong demand in foreign markets. The year saw substantial activity across the fur trade with exports benefiting Canadian producers and related industries.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Buie Dams Kelly Bennett Kistler Jones Bros. Bakery N. C Bradley N. H. Silver Co Empire ‘Plow CO Monroe Hdw. Co Monroe Smith-Wadsworth Hdw. Co Distributors The International Bible Students Association Hell W. J. Thorn New York City Municipal Court Room University NIDDE OUR South Main St J. C. Penney Company Mr. Grist Miss Kluttz Canada Capudine High Point Merchants Coats the Young Men's Store
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