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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1927
Page
12
City officials brace for a higher tax rate after reassessment. With the current rate at $1.60, officials expect a possible rise toward $2.00 per $100 as the $5 million assessed value increase and bond needs strain the budget. The city faces floating debt over $2 million and plans a $1 million bond sale to ease financing.
J W Mills district engineer will survey railroad grade crossings in the fifth highway district next week with railroad officials to assess removing stop signs where not essential. The state law allows removal where not absolutely necessary and Mills will visit Norfolk Southern crossings with J S Cox and arrange later surveys with Southern Seaboard and Atlantic Coast Line officials.
Special to the Enterprise reports Davidson County public schools opening with unusually large enrollments after consolidation of smaller districts. About 50 school tracks operate daily, supported by new and existing trucks. county authorities recently added several safety measures amid a safety warning from Judge about escaping gas.
Cecil H. Marriner cashier of the Commercial National Bank told the American Business club at the country club that banking supports business and urged simple credit standards based on character and responsibility. He warned against unreliable borrowers and stressed prompt bill payments and collections as keys to success. The meeting closed with a ticket sale check for High Point College Athletic Association, about 110 of 300 tickets sold.
Sixty seven younger members of Wesley Memorial church are called to a meeting at 8 o clock in the church classroom to organize a junior board of stewards to assist the regular board. Rev. John W. Moore sponsors the effort and presides, listing many attendees by name.
A meeting of the local credit men association is scheduled for this evening at the country club. The event aims to discuss financial matters and industry priorities among members.
Today John W. Fam brought announced an association meeting where local credit men will discuss questions of interest. National credits and current business conditions in the country will also be considered with hopes for full member attendance.
A meeting of 25 to 30 High Point furniture manufacturers convened at the Sheraton hotel to discuss improving the local industry. Participants heard general talks on the current state and several unvoted suggestions, with another session planned for early next week to formulate definite plans.
A brief courtroom exchange features a judge and a speaker joking about farming. The judge remarks on the speaker’s ability to complain about the weather, highlighting a moment of witty banter rather than a substantive ruling.
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