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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1927
Page
10
Superintendent T Wingate Andrews announced plans to house all seventh grade pupils in the old high school on South Main Street next year. Sixth grade pupils will remain at their current schools, easing congestion and allowing a single shift operation for most seventh graders.
Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes and J. Carl Hill of High Point were aboard the Princess Charlotte when it struck a rock near Wrangell Alaska at 9 pm Tuesday. They sent word they were safe after being rescued. 270 passengers were aboard and all were moved to another liner.
Newell Craven and Joe Gray, both of this city, are on an extended western United States tour. They left August 9 and are in Colorado Springs, planning to Los Angeles and California. The pair rely on passing motorists for rides, and have reported good success. Craven has long been with Eaird's. Gray works in the Ran dall's Pharmacy dispensing department.
A sales pitch touts a cream that promises to remove freckles in four days. The Hart Drug Company offers a money back guarantee if the product fails, with a note to ask for Flyte. The ad claims the treatment also leaves skin clean clear and youthful.
A youth service at the First Presbyterian church hut on East Green Street geared toward students heading to college this year. Rev. Cobb opened with a devotional, F. Logan Porter spoke on building a life, and three young speakers, Overman Gold and Hackney, shared college expectations and advice. A social hour with music, games, and refreshments followed.
In the first elimination round of the fourth annual city wide boys tennis tournament, Joe Bunchanan defeated Bill Coble 6-0 6-1 and Logan Porter beat Clyde Loman 6-3 6-3. Afternoon results not available. tomorrow’s schedule lists six matches with start times from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Raleigh Aug 31 Dr Charles OH Laughinghouse state health officer urged parents to keep school children fit as nearly 200000 youngsters enter public schools. He cited diseased tonsils adenoids bad teeth defective eyesight and malnutrition as common handicaps and urged regular physical exams to improve grade performance.
Surrett, formerly of the brand street barber shop, is now connected with the Sanitary Barber Shaw, marking a move within local grooming businesses. The change ties an experienced barber to the Sanitary shop listing.
Henry Vaughn and family from Nash County visit with J H Joyner as they head to Asheville. The Clapp family plans Brick church gathering September 7 marking 200 years since George Valentine Clapp landed in Philadelphia after sailing from Rotterdam in 1727. Family officers include C G Clapp of Greensboro president and Edgar R Clapp of Winston-Salem as musical director.
The Lotus club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs A Lee Gibson 329 Louise avenue.
Residents of surrounding counties stare at a 1200 watt beacon atop the Sheraton hotel that forms a 30 mile rotating circle. Officials say the light guides airmen on the New York to Atlanta mail route and motorists unfamiliar with Carolina roads. Hotels in the Southeastern Hotels chain install similar beacons to aid travelers.
Mrs. Lewis Swan 21 and Mrs. David Swan 17 from Lumberport West Virginia left Bassett Virginia after being deserted by their husbands. They arrived in Winston-Salem last Saturday and were aided by funds from Rev. W. D. Swan their father in law. The two women had lived at the Salvation Army citadel while awaiting travel money and the baby of Mrs. Swan was hospitalized with illness believed caused by exposure.
James R. Bowers son of Mr and Mrs J P Bowers of this city residing at 202 Davis street enlisted in the United States army today. He is a high school graduate and plans to enter the Military Academy at West Point. Sergeant Ward says he has a strong chance due to his eligibility. Military authorities admit 180 soldiers into the academy each year.
Rotary luncheon at the Sheraton featured Principal L R Johnston and City Schools Superintendent T Wingate Andrews detailing the new high school. Johnston cited a 1100 pupil enrollment, 41 teachers, and top facilities including gym, auditorium, labs, and classrooms. Andrews praised cost efficiency and architecture.
Guilford County Medical Society meets at the county courthouse in Greensboro to debate hospitalization for the poor. Dr John T Burrds of High Point supports the affirmative. Dr D W Holt of Greensboro opposes. Dr H L Brockman, High Point, presides.
Charlotte report says Mrs. Bessie Tipton of La Crosse Florida died at a local hospital from injuries suffered in a collision near York South Carolina on Monday. Her body will go to Ludowici Georgia for burial. Mrs. D H Boyles, also of LaCrosse, remains in critical condition at the hospital from the same crash at a blind crossroads.
City building inspector A B Horney issued permits to W L Pierce for a three room addition at 305 West Point Street costing about 800 dollars and to D W Meares for a one story six room house on Olmina Street estimated at 2000 dollars.
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