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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1927
Page
9
High Point College releases an eleven game football slate for the coming season, with four home games. The schedule excludes an opening date to be announced, and the season starts September 17 at Elon College against their traditional rival Elon.
The schedule lists Atlantic Christian college King Lenoir Rhyne and Paris Island Marines among opponents. Home games include September 24 versus King and October 1 versus Atlantic Christian with a season running through November 26 hosting Paris Island Marines.
Carlton Hooks defeated J. D. Hill 6-4 4-6 6-4 and Gilbert Clinard beat Albert Mc Anally 6-2 6-0 in today’s two first round matches of the YMCA city-wide boys tennis tournament. Organizers plan to schedule remaining first-round games tomorrow.
Miss Pearl Setzer of Hickory is appointed county historian for Catawba County, per A R Newsome secretary to the historical commission. Historians were also named for Warren Alamance and McDowell counties.
Greensboro residents report a fire at the Fire men's club house near Pisgah church this morning. The blaze caused an estimated 4000 dollar loss with some insurance coverage noted. Farmers in the area were first to spot the flames and raise the alarm.
Guilford County Medical Society debated a proposal to erect and fund a regional hospital for the poor at its monthly meeting in Greensboro. Eight of eleven speakers sided with Dr. D W Holt arguing costs and practicality. Dr. Burrus supported maintaining current hospitals to care for charity cases.
Eleven Guilford County Medical Society members debated a proposed charity hospital backed by Greensboro High Point and the county. Eight speakers opposed the plan, while Dr John T Burrus of High Point spoke for it and Dr D W Holt of Greensboro spoke against. County Commissioner W C Jones urged support for a general hospital for Guilford County.
Advertisement notes Fletcher's Castoria as a safe 30 year substitute for castor oil paregoric teething drops and soothing syrups. It claims no narcotics and urges trust with directions on each package and physicians' approval. The genuine product bears a signature.
Idle spindles mark the fifth straight week of the Harriet Cotton Mills strike in Henderson. Merchants feel the absence of several thousand dollars in business as workers remain idle and the dispute continues without disorder.
In Lansing Michigan Mrs E F Bassett says Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restored her energy after months of fatigue making it possible to walk across a room again She praises the remedy and recommends it to others including a sixteen year old girl who improved after use It is sold by druggists nationwide.
Flowed freely into coffers from pay envelopes and quiet prevailed as the strike persisted. Workers demand higher wages or negotiated terms, but owners remain deaf to the request with one day left before nine strikers must vacate mill housing after eviction notices. Sheriff’s office reported no new developments.
In Greensboro a circus performs September 2 to 4 with large afternoon and evening crowds. A street parade started at 11 o'clock this morning and drew an impressive turnout as spectators headed to the big tent on the grounds.
A guide advises homeowners unable to redecorate to add a single bright accent such as an orange chair or a gilt mirror to liven dark corners and nooks. The suggestion emphasizes small, affordable touches over full room overhauls.
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