Printing costs in NC stay murky as commission probes
Raleigh Sept 7 The state printing commission debates costs and contracts without firm action while planning to hire an expert to analyze North Carolina, other states, and current bids. The panel seeks a basis for fair pricing before any contract changes or bids.
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Raleigh
State Printing Commission
North Carolina
Frank D. Grist
Printing Commission
McLean
Grist
Grift
Commission
Advisory Committee of
New York State
Statte
Textile strike continues at Harriett Mills with returns
About two hundred striking workers report back at the Harriett cotton mills in Henderson as explosions occur nearby. A prior day rise in returnees is noted while deputies investigate dynamite stolen from a construction firm and evictions are served on troublemakers.
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Henderson
Harriett
Officaals
Australian Health Officials Visit North Carolina
Three prominent Australian health leaders Dr Robert Dick Dr E Robertson and Dr R C E Atkinson will visit North Carolina to study the state board of health. Meetings with state health departments aim to compare disease prevention methods and practices in use across regions.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
State Board of Health
Australia
Robert Dick
New South Wales
E. Robertson
Health Commission
Victoria
R. C. E. Atkinson
Western Australia
State Board
Registration of Miners Boosts North Carolina Mineral Industry
Enterprise Bureau reports a new mineral law requiring registration of all producers and manufacturers to the Department of Conservation and Development. State Geologist H. J. Bryson says inquiries from consumers in at least four states signal growing markets for North Carolina minerals and he nears completion of the producer and manufacturer list.
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Bryson
South Carolina
New York
Kentucky
North Carolina counties push forest fire protection program
Raleigh reports growing state effort to form forest fire protective organizations. Six more counties show interest over the year, with meetings planned between county boards and state officials to discuss warden cooperation with federal aid. Counties adopting or considering protection include Stokes Mitchell Wayne Gates Pender Sampson New Hanover Greene Wilson Bertie Hertford Jackson, expanding the protected area toward 38 counties.
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Raleigh
Forestry Division
Department of Conservation and Development
W. C. McCormick
Stokes
Mitchel
Wayne
Gates
Pender
Sampson
H. M. Sebring
Leffoir
F. H. Snipe
New Bern
Linton A
Linton A. Carter, Windsor, and C. H. Flory
Fayetteville
New Hanover
Greene
Wilson
Bertie
Hertford
Jackson
State Forest Service
Department
Ford Auto Reported Stolen in Asheboro
SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE Ford touring car owned by D. L. Loflin of near Denton was stolen yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock from in front of the First National Bank in Asheboro. Loflin reported the theft to police after arriving for court.
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Asheboro
D. L. Loflin
Denton
Milt Gaston Shifts From Pitching to Hitting for Browns
Milt Gaston of the St. Louis Browns has evolved from a solid pitcher to one of the best hitting pitchers in the American League, impressing observers with his bat as well as his arm.
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Milt Gaston
Louis Browns
High Point Ordinance Limits Street Parking to Parallel Along Curb
The High Point City Council ordains that all cars on city streets must park parallel to the curb with front and rear wheels within 12 inches of the curb. An existing 45 degree angle allowance remains for certain city agreements. Violators face a $1 fine per offense. Dated September 7, 1927.
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City of
High Point
200th Anniversary of Shiloh Baptist Church Celebrated
The tist convention in Raleigh marked the 200th anniversary of Shiloh Baptist church in Camden county near 12 miles away. The program was arranged by Rev. W. L. Barrs with speakers Rev. W. M. Gilmore and Dr. Samuel H. Temple of Elizabeth City. Dinner was served on the church grounds to a large crowd between sessions.
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Raleigh
Shiloh
Camden County
W. L. Barrs
W. M. Gilmore
Samuel H. Templeman
Elizabeth City
Shiloh Church Remembrance Service Details
Elizabeth City report notes a remembrance service at Shiloh Church with speakers J. T. Alderman of Henderson and Dr C B Williams of Mercer University in Macon Georgia, plus Charles E Mandry, general secretary of the State Bap...
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Elizabeth City
J. T. Alderman
Henderson
C. B. Williams
Mercer University
Macon
Charles E. Mandry
Gilbert to Speak at Willard Test Farm Picnic
Massachusetts agriculture commissioner Gilbert will headline the Willard Test Farm picnic on September 8. Frank Page and John G. Dawson will preside as master of ceremonies with Dr. Charles H. Deering noting the farm demonstrates farm radio use nationwide. Radio sets rose from 145,350 in 1923 to 1,251,000 today.
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Wilmington
Gilbert
Massachusetts Department of Agriculture
Willard Test
Witck Frank Page
Ten Highway Commission
John G. Dawson
Democratic Executive Committee
Charles H. Deering
Test Farm
United States
Department of Agriculture
Witnesses Issued Subpoenas in Polk Auto Wreck Case
Lexington Sept 6 Witnesses in the Sandy Polk case failed to appear at a preliminary hearing in recorder's court. Capiases and ad testificandum papers were issued against the absent witnesses and Sheriff Sink forwarded them to Winston-Salem for service.
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Lexington
Sandy Polk
Winston-Salem
Here
Johnny Johnson
Twin City
Recorder’s Court
Sink
Sisler On Market As Connie Mack Eyes Browns Star
George Sisler, star first baseman of the Browns, is likely to be bid on as teams seek his services. Connie Mack is reported eager to acquire him. Sisler remains a highly capable performer and a valuable asset even as talks begin.
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Sisler
George Sisler
Browns
Connie Mack
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