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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1927

Page

6

Presbyterian circle food sale at Hart Drug tomorrow

Mrs E G Strieter's Auxiliary circle of the Presbyterian church will hold a food sale tomorrow morning from 9 to 12 at Hart Drug store with home made foods available. Timsons move to High Point and are at the Sheraton hotel. Musical Art club meets next Monday at 8 at Mrs Lawrence Matton's home in Roland Park. All members urged to attend.

E. G. Strieter Tee The Presbyterian Church Hart Drug Store Musical Art Club Lawrence C. Matton Roland Park H. J. Calcasure Amigo Bridge Club West Bay Street George Coggins Brice Bennett E. M. Jamison George R. Singleton Jack Burris Reitzel Wagner J. Marvin Cheek C. E. Hayes H. J. Calclasure Bessie Myers W. D. Laney C. E. Loebing

Social Tea Planned at Mrs McEwen’s Emerywood Home

Mrs Wooster B McEwen and two co hosts invite guests for a Wednesday tea on September 21 at Mrs McEwen’s Emerywood residence. Honorees include Mrs E M Goolsby Panama Mrs George Abels White Bear Lake Minn and Mrs Harriet B Willey Chicago. Tea times are 3 30 to 4 40 and 5 to 6.

Wooster B. McEwen Joseph T. Weaver John C. Abels McEwen Emerywood E. M. Goolsby Panama George Abels White Bear Lake Minn Harriet B. Willey Chicago

Greensboro Firms Win Low Bids for Guilford Sanatorium Building

Three Greensboro firms led the low bids on the general construction heating and plumbing phases for a children’s building at Guilford county sanatorium near Jamestown. J R Owen submitted 28955 for general work Harding Heating 2260 and Crutchfield Plumbing 2485.

Guilford County Sanatorium Greensboro Jamestown Harry Barton J. R. Owen Harding Heating Company Crutchfield Plumbing Company High Point Road

Investigating Mob Activity Not Bryant Case, Porter Deliberations

The excerpt notes Franklin and officers likely probing mob actions and efforts to identify and prosecute its members, not reexamining the Bryant case. It cites delays since the jail incident, few leads, and no rewards offered yet for mob member identification.

Bridges Louisburg Franklin County Bryant

Teachers at county education conference in Greensboro

The county education department hosts a statewide conference with over 275 teachers attending sessions at the county building. Activities include devotional exercises, musical features, and talks by Chas. H. Ireland Tom Foust Nettie E. Brogdon and others on health in schools child needs primary grammar and high school reforms.

Greensboro County Education Department Harding Hughes R. J. Tysor Nell Clapp Chas. H. Ireland County School Board J. H. Highsmith State Department of Education

Funds Set to Close Mississippi Levees If Needed

Washington reports Director Lord of the budget assured at the White House that funds would be available to close the Mississippi River levees even in emergencies. This follows concerns over 2,000,000 unexpended rivers and harbors funds and a denial of reconsideration by the Comptroller General McCarl. General Lond said money could be found from other sources for this work.

Washington White House Lord McCarl War Department Lond

Jardine Reveals Fewer Reports Likely From Agriculture Bureau

Secretary Jardine indicated the Agriculture Department's Bureau of Economics may issue its last farm price trend report due to volatile cotton market swings sparked by a recent public release. Southern senators including Senator Caraway called for an explanation, arguing the statements depress prices and erode trust among cotton producers.

Geo Washington Department of Agriculture Bureau of Economics Jardine Bureau of Agricultural Economics Caraway Arkansas

Greensboro Recall Election Sees High Candidate Enrollment

Greensboro AP September 18 Local interest centered at City Clerk Sherrill’s office as recall candidates for September 26 must file by midnight. T. J. Murphy withdrew leaving four incumbents Jeffress and councilmen Ridenhour White and Ford facing recall. enrollees remain strong with hours extended until nine tonight. The recall targets claim unmet promises and calls for reforms and tighter city economy.

Greensboro Sherrill T. J. Murphy E. B. Jeffress Ridenhour White Ford Murphy Sherriff Tomorow

Cannon Tax Refund Case Heads Toward Trial

A special term of the U S district court likely in December or January will try the Cannon tax refund case. The Cannon estate sues Gilliam Grissom, Internal Revenue collector for North Carolina, claiming about 750000 in overpaid taxes from the Wilson era. Charles Evans Hughes, who won a similar New York case for the CanNon heirs, will appear.

Raleigh United States District Court Cannon Irvin B. Tucker Gilliam Grissom United States Internal Revenue North Carolina Wilson Grissom New York State Charles Evans Hughes New York Hughes

Last Industrial Game to Be Played Saturday

The Harris Covington baseball team meets Hill Veneer in the final Industrial league game on Saturday afternoon. The result could decide the second half honors as Poplar Ridge and Harris Covington are tied with one defeat each.

Harris-Covington The Hill Veneer Poplar Ridge

Charlotte Man to Address Kiwanis Club Tonight

David Ovens, manager of Mc Coy's Department Store, will address the Charlotte Kiwanis Club at the Country Club dinner meeting tonight at 6 30 o'clock. Ovens is a well known speaker and business executive who has spoken here before and impressed audiences. Additional guests are expected.

David Ovens McCoy’s Charlotte Kiwanis Club Mr. Ovens

Sues to Break Will

Mrs. Jeannette T. Aldrich widow of Sherwood Aldrich former vice president of Nevada Consolidated Copper filed suit to break his will. He left the bulk of his million dollar estate to his nurse Ethel M. Sears of this city.

New York Jeannette T. Aldrich Sherwood Aldrich Nevada Consolidated Copper Company Ethel M. Sears

Cotton prices fall in New York market on Sept 16

Cotton prices dropped nearly 3 a bale in the New York market with December at 21.20 cents a pound. The south sold heavily at times but the market recovered much of the losses on covering spurred by a private crop estimate citing a yield of 12,4418,000 bales.

New York New York Cotton Exchange South

Princess Xenia Crosses Ireland Heading West

The Princess Xenia piloted by Captain MacIntosh passed over Maryborough in Queen's county at 2 p m en route westward, as reported from Belfast on September 16 by AP.

Belfast Ireland Princess Xenia MaclIntosh Maryborough Queen's County

City Managers Plan 1928 Convention in Asheville

City Manager P. P. Pilcher announced this morning that the 1928 City Managers convention will be held in Asheville North Carolina. Pilcher, attending the Dubuque Iowa event, supported bringing the meeting to North Carolina after finding High Point unavailable.

Asheville P. P. Pilcher Dubuque Mr. Pilcher High Point North Carolina

High Point Cases Set for Hearings

In Greensboro on September 16 the federal district court will hear two High Point cases with Judge Johnson J. Hayes presiding. Seven law cases on the docket include United States party lawsuits, libel, si fa and law actions. Tuesday the Lyon vs Travelers' Protective Association suit and Otis E. Mendenhall vs Wisconsin Live Stock Insurance Co. are set for trial.

The Enterprise Bureau Greensboro High Point Law Federal District Court Johnson J. Hayes United States Roberta T. Lyon Travelers’ Protective Association Lyon

Murphy withdraws from Greensboro recall race

Tom J. Murphy notified City Clerk E. G. Sherrill that he wished to withdraw his candidacy for the Greensboro city council recall election. He said private business pressure and a poor state led to the decision.

Greensboro Tom J. Murphy E. G. Sherrill Murphy

Recall candidates flood filing as voters surge

F A Dorsett, a lock and gun repairman, filed candidacy papers signaling more filings may follow. Officials report about 1,000 voters registered with hundreds more expected before close. The recall contest could reach as many as 6,000 registered voters.

F. A. Dorsett Tomorrcow

State Institutions In Western North Carolina In Good Shape

Raleigh report says western North Carolina state institutions are in good condition with room for improvements. Delegation including Rep A H Sandy Graham and Sen P H Williams reported to Gov McLean on the findings and suggested steps.

Raleigh North Carolina A. H Sandy’’ Graham Orange County State Budget Commission Graham P. H. Williams Pasquotank County R. S. McCain Vance County McLean

Notice of Sale Under Mortgage in Guilford County

Mortgagee R S Davis proceeds with public auction in Greensboronorth Carolina on September 17 1927 at 12 oclock noon for land in Jamestown Township Guilford County comprising 61 14 acres approx due to non payment of 2500 plus interest. Property described by Deep River bounds and river mill track sections. Attorneys Brittain and Brittain Asheboro NC solicit bids.

Lou Bodie Office of Register of Deeds Guilford County Court House Greensboro N. C Jamestown Township North Carolina Deep River George Gould Geo. Gould Glen Johnson Glenn Johnson Clem Johnson Rock Wall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Timmons Mrs. Gratton Foy George Ausband, Jr Danville G. A. Ausband South Main Street Mr. Rusband Cuba Dr. J. G. Groome Indianapolis Ind the Enterprise Bureau Franklin P. S. New Sports Suits New Rollins Hosiery New Coats Moffitt’s North Main Gannon Charlotte Man Ingram R. S. Davis, Mortgagee Brittain & Brittain, Attys Asheboro, N. C Vogue Merit Shoe Company Main St High Point, N. C I. Miller Quality Shoe Store Beavans’ Daily Store News Elsie Gates Chestnut and South Wrenn Streets O. M. Andrews S. Main St
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