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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1928

Page

2

Brotherhood Club 10 Holds Meeting at First M P Church

The Brotherhood class of the First Methodist Protestant church meets in the church dining room tomorrow at 6 45 p m with a special program and supper. Rev I Roy Farmer new pastor will speak and Prof E B Stimson will perform musical numbers and lead singing. About 150 men and boys are members and many plan to attend. Visitors are invited to welcome Mr Farmer.

First M. P. Church Brotherhood First Methodist Protestant Church I. Roy Farmer Ohio E. B. Stimson High Point College M. P Farmer

Typographical error in dry cleaning ad corrected

The Enterprise notes a pricing mistake in Martin Dry Cleaning ad listing ladies light topcoats at 1.75 dollars instead of the correct 1.00 dollars. The error is not Sartin Dry Cleaning's fault and both The Enterprise and Sartir regret the mistake.

Enterprise Martin Dry Cleaning Company Sartin Dry Cleaning Company Sartir

Army to Play Stanford as New 1929 West Point Schedule

West Point releases 1929 football slate with Illinois added and a December 28 game against Stanford in Palo Alto. The Army-Navy break remains unresolved as Navy is omitted from next season and not considered for 1930 scheduling.

West Point N. Y Army-Navy William R. Smith United States Military Academy Illinois Pacific Coast Stanford Navy Smith Gettysburg Davidson College North Carolina Harvard Cambridge Yale New Haven South Dakota New York Dickinson Ohio Wesleyan Notre Dame Palo Alto

City approves licenses for five billiard parlors and one bowling alley

City council granted licenses to five billiard parlors and one bowling alley. L F Cox gets a billiard parlor at 1043 East Washington, ER Oakes at 125 1 2 North Main, Oakes and Bambalis at 146 South Main, C N Bambalis at 1424 English and 623 East Washington, plus a bowling alley permit for 1522 English Street.

L. F. Cox East Washington Street Ma ER Oakes North Main St English Street East Washington Street

Early Flight Winners at Bettis Field Prize Rally

The Bettis Field prize of 500 dollars went to Rowland of Bradford for the first arrival. Theodore Taney and Robert Dake of Pittsburgh followed in their American Moth, six minutes later. W. H. Emery Jr. of Bradford placed third in a Travelair. Others included Theodore Kenton, James S. Charles, Tex Hankin, Eugene Deter, Warren Smith, Stuart Chadwick, and Sebastian Pond in various biplanes and monoplanes as flights continued from Roosevelt Field. Albert R. Jacobs of Philadelphia departed at 5:42 a.m. standard time in a Travelair.

Los Angeles Sam Lowden Philadelphia Jacobs Daniel R. Robertson Leslie C. Miller Curtiss Harrisburg Pacific Coast McKeesport Columbus J. W. Hunt Lone Eagle A. H. Kreider Waco 10 A. K. Owen Pitcairn Stancel P. Gilley Curtiss Robin Warren B. Smith Swallow Harry Smedley Eagle Rock S. J. Wittman Pheasant Wilford B. Gerbracht Travelair Alfred H. Stanley George W. Hopkins Stinson Junior W. N. Emery, Jr George Zinn Jr Challenger M. E. Grevenberg Lincoln-Page L. H. Connell John E. Carberry Oh Moth Paul D. Charles Berliner D. G. Jackson Tex Rankin Waco Arthur W. Killips A. Riley W. E. Nichol Mohawk Pinto Louis E. Derryberry Theodore Taney Robert Dake Pittsburgh Rowland W. H. Emery, Jr Bradford Bettis Field Theodore W. Kenton Boston James S. Charles Richmond Tex Hankin Portland Oreg Eugene J. Deter Tarryton N. Y Perth Amban Stuart Chadwick Rumson N. J Sebastian L. Pond Milford Conn Roosevelt Field N.Y Albert R. Jacobs

Gardner Speech Boosts Democratic Confidence in North Carolina

Former Governor Cameron Morrison credits Gardner with swaying Democrats toward Governor Smith and the presidential ticket. State leaders praise the speech’s impact as Gardner plans further appearances in Winston Salem Gastonia Tryon and Monroe through mid September to seal party momentum.

North Carolina Republican Party Gardner McLean R. A. Coughton J. A. Hartness Odus M. Mul State Executive Committee Winston-Salem Tryon Gastonia Monroe

Kellogg Heads for Home on Leviathan

Cherbourg France September 5 Secretary Kellogg sails home aboard the Leviathan after attending treaty talks with governments pledging to renounce war. The cruiser Detroit saluted with 18 guns as the band played the Star Spangled Banner. Mrs Kellogg received five large bouquets from Cherbourg chamber of commerce onboard.

Cherbourg France Kellogg America Leviathan Detroit Ireland Chamber of Commerce

Georgia Net Play Advances to Semi Finals in Atlanta

The annual Georgia tennis tournament reached the semifinals on Sept. 5 in Atlanta with Bry an Grant Jack Mooney Malcon courts and Gus Feuer advancing. Bitsy Grant defeated Maurice Bay 6-3 6-4 and Feuer beat Preston Chambers 6-1 6-0.

Atlanta Georgia Bryan Grant Jack Mooney Malcon Courts Gus Feuer Miami Bitsy Grant Maurice Bay New Orleans Donald Cram Vanderbilt University Feuer Preston Chambers Eliza Cox Asheville Bill Davis Douglas Earl Green

French Aviators Abandon Transatlantic Hop From Casablanca

Casablanca Morocco Sept 5 French aviation duo Jean Assolant and Rene Lefevre abandoned their attempt to fly to New York or to North or South America after an oil leak forced a halt. The craft landed in Casablanca after leaving Le Bourget and may be recalled to Paris as repairs and further mechanical issues delayed progress toward St Louis Senegal.

Casablanca Morocco Air Jeant Jean Assolant Rene Lefevre Paris North America Armand Lotti le Bourget Field New York St. Louis Senegal South Atlantic Brazil

Seven die as air mail plane crashes near Pocatello

National Parks Airways Inc. air mail plane crashed while landing near Pocatello Idaho. Seven people died including Mrs Mona Schaper and her two children, Carl and Romon. Jesse Richards Floyd A Timmer W A MacLean Paul V Wheatley and pilot Paul Wheatley identified. Investigation by G C Miller preceded.

Pocatello Idaho National Parks Airways Inc Mona Schaper Carl Romon Jesse §. Richards Ogden Utah Chamber of Commerce Floyd A. Timmer W. A. MacLean Portland Ore Paul V. Wheatley G. C. Miller Department of Commerce

Piedmont League Scores Update

High Point 11 14 Raleigh 4 1 Durham 2 5 Greensboro 1 1 Winston Salem 3 5 Salisbury 1 3.

High Point Raleigh Durham Greensboro Winston-Salem Salisbury

Baseball scores from the American League schedule

Detroit and Chicago were tied 2 to 2 and 3 to 3 after action. Philadelphia defeated Washington 9 to 2 and Cleveland beat St. Louis 6 to 9. Only games scheduled.

Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Washington Cleveland St. Louis

National League Game Scores Tie and Wins

Chicago beat Pittsburgh and New York 9 to 7 in a 10 inning game while Philadelphia 4 Brooklyn 8? Boston 2 2. The report lists multiple NL scores with a 10 inning result for the first game.

Chicago Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston

Western League scores roundup with lopsided games

Wichita defeated Amarillo 10 to 4 while Tulsa beat Oklahoma City 10 to 4. Denver and Des Moines combined for six runs, and Pueblo routed Omaha 11 to 2 in the other matchup.

Wichita Amarillo Tulsa Oklahoma City Denver & Des Moines Pueblo Omaha

Southeast League Scores and Delays

Selma beat Columbus 6 to 3. Jacksonville led Pensacola 6 to 0 when called end of 7th due to darkness. Montgomery vs Tampa postponed by rain.

Selma Columbus Jacksonville Pensacola Montgomery-Tampa

International League scores compact roundup

Rochester 3 Buffalo 7 Montreal 2 Toronto 8 Baltimore 6 Reading 7 Newark 6 Jersey City 2. Compact minor league hockey/indoor game results list with multiple teams and scores.

Rochester Buffalo Montreal Toronto Baltimore Reading Newark Jersey City

Southern Association scores and upcoming games

Atlanta defeated Birmingham 1 to 6 while Little Rock beat Chattanooga 2 to 1 and Memphis triumphed 5 to 3 over Nashville. Other teams have hot schedules lined up.

Southern Association Atlanta Birmingham Little Rock Chattanooga Memphis Nashville

Toledo Bees Earned Narrow Road Victory Over Columbus

The American Association slate shows Toledo 2 Columbus 7 and Louisville 3 Indianapolis 5 with other games not scheduled.

American Association Toledo Columbus Louisville Indianapolis

South Atlantic League Scores Weather Affects Games

Charlotte 0 Knoxville 1. Columbia 3 Spartanburg 6. Asheville 0 Augusta 4. Games shortened by rain to six innings. Greenville Macon postponed due to rain.

Charlotte Knoxville Columbia Spartanburg Asheville Augusta Greenville-Macon

Fastern League Scores Prompt New Haven Victory

New Haven defeated Bridgeport 9 to 1 while Hartford moved to 4-2 and Albany fell to 1-8 in league play. Pittsfield edged Waterbury 3-2 in a separate matchup.

New Haven Bridgeport Hartford Albany Pittsfield Waterbury

Missions Rout Dodgers In Pacific Coast League Action

Missions beat Los Angeles 9 to 4 and top Oakland 7 to 2 while Sacramento 2, Hollywood 7 and San Francisco 6 round out the day in Pacific Coast League play.

Missions Los Angeles Oakland Sacramento Hollywood San Francisco

Columbia Comets and Spartanburg Spartans split doubleheader

In the South Atlantic Association double header the Palmetto state capital team claimed both ends after tough battles. The first game ended 3 to 1 with errorless play and tight defense, while the nightcap saw the Comets edge the Spartans 6 to 5. Knoxville beat Charlotte 1 to 0, and Augusta defeated Asheville 4 to 0 before rain halted play. Macon and Greenville were rained out.

Columbia Comets Spartanburg Spartans Palmetto State Capital Spartans Knoxville Charlotte Poetz The Bees Walker Smokies

Hoover to Speak at Carnegie Hall and Boston in 1932 Campaign

Republican headquarters said Herbert Hoover will address a rally at Carnegie Hall New York on October 17 and plans additional talks in Boston on an undated date as he considers a campaign invasion of the South.

Washington Hoover Carnegie Hall New York Boston South

Senator Robinson Praises Smith In Texas Speech

Cisco Texas Senator Robinson said his campaign is progressing satisfactorily in Texas during a Ranger speech. He declared Smith had done more for the public school system in New York than any governor since the Reconstruction era.

Cisco Tex Robinson Texas Ranger Smith New York

Senator Curtis Opens Boston Speaking Tour

Senator Curtis travels to New England and delivers an address in Boston as his tour begins. He plans further speeches across the region to discuss national issues and policy priorities.

Washington Curtis New England Boston

Democratic Chair Raskob Sees Smith Carry Midwest States

National Democratic Chairman Raskob said after a Robinson notification that he had assurances Smith would carry Illinois Indiana and Ohio in the forthcoming race.

New York Raskob Robinson Smith Illinois Indiana Ohio

Straton Attacks Smith in Second Southern Speech

Dr. John Roach Straton continued his denunciation of Smith during a second lecture on a southern tour. He defended ministers who address moral issues from the pul pit, underscoring a clash over public morality and religious discourse.

Atlanta John Roach Straton Smith

Senator Moses Sees Hoover Carrying North Carolina Hopeful

Senator Moses expressed he was fairly certain Hoover would carry North Carolina and border states, signaling optimism about the republican campaign's regional prospects.

Boston Moses Hoover North Carolina

Senator Gerry Predicts Democratic Wins in Wisconsin and Minnesota

New York Senator Gerry said he found west sympathetic to Smith and forecast Democratic victories in Wisconsin and Minnesota, signaling party momentum ahead of the elections.

New York Gerry West Smith Wisconsin Minnesota

Senator Capper predicts Hoover landslide west of the Mississippi

In a statement Capper declares that Hoover will carry every state west of the Mississippi, signaling strong Republican momentum across the region. The remark emphasizes a regional verdict in the presidential contest.

New York Capper Hoover Mississippi

Senator Hansbrough Urges Hoover to Condemn Religious Prejudice

Former North Dakota Republican senator N C Hansbrough who bolted to Smith called on President Hoover to repudiate newspaper statements that seek to appeal to religious prejudice.

Washington N. C Hansbrough North Dakota Smith Hoover

John W. Davis Predicts No Break in Solid South

John W. Davis forecast that the southern bloc would remain solid, declining to expect a political shift or break in southern voting patterns. The remark framed a stable regional stance amid national campaigns.

New York John W. Davis

Tennessee Kentucky voters back Republicans say Hill

Dr John Wesley Hill chancellor Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate Tennessee stated that Tennessee and Kentucky voters safely backed Republicans in the latest electoral reflections.

New York John Wesley Hill Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, Tenn Tennessee Kentucky

Probe links police to five big bank accounts

Philadelphia authorities opened examination into huge bank accounts allegedly owned by high police officials as part of the grand jury probe into bootlegger and gangster activity. District Attorney John Monaghan said unexplained wealth would be prima facie evidence of graft and said officials could not amass funds across multiple banks on city salaries.

Philadelphia John Monaghan Grand Monaghan

Tobacco price debate splits growers along coast region

Reports from the eastern Carolina tobacco belt describe proposals to store some crop out of the market. In Kinston nearly a million pounds sold yesterday with a plan to leave about 40 million pounds in barnyards. The Raleigh News and Observer notes rapid support for the idea. The Wilson Times urges using unusable tobacco as fertilizer to boost other crops and overall profits.

Carolina Raleigh News and Observer Today Kinston Farners Wilson Times Tobacco Belt

Mexicans Kill 27 Insurgents in Battle

Official reports say 27 insurgents were killed at Penjamo Guanajuato including Chieftain Adolfo Moreno. A small federal detachment fought bravely until reinforcements arrived and drove off the attackers.

Mexico City Adolfo Moreno Penjamo Guanajuato

Favorites falter as 50,000 grant swim race opens

The 21 mile event saw 198 entrants amid frigid 49 to 57 degree water with Norman Ross of Chicago and Lyall Hubbard trailing leaders George Young of Toronto and Ernst Vierkoetter of Germany in the early stretch. In minutes, seven swimmers quit as more than 100,000 filled the lake front.

Waters George Young Toronto Norman Ross Chicago Ernst Vierkoetter Lyall Hubbard Toledo

Byrd Receives Fraternity and League Insignia for Polar Trip

Commander Richard E. Byrd accepted gifts of the Kappa Alpha fraternity emblem and pits of the Mariners league and the Naval and Military league from Salvation Army groups. He planned to carry the items on his Antarctic expedition, noting many requests to take flags and insignia. Byrd had joined the fraternity at Virginia Military Institute.

New York Kappa Alpha Southern Fraternity Mariners League Naval and Military League Salvation Army Richard E. Byrd Antarctic Kappa Alpha Southern Club Byrd Virginia Military Institute

Advice to Women Promotes Herb Extract as Remedy

Mrs L E Hey wood touts Herb Extract formerly Herb Juice as a cure for stressed, undernourished women with weak kidneys and nerves. She describes years of illness, weight loss, gas pains, sleepless nights, and says five bottles revived her appetite, energy, and health. Sold by Hart Drug Company and other druggists.

L. E. Heywood Hart Drug Company

Ontario Farmers Harness Electricity At Home And Farm

More than 8 900 Ontario farmers use electricity to light homes and barns, milk cows, pump water, saw and thresh, while wives cook wash iron and sweep with the same power.

Ontario Canada

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