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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1927
Page
9
Matthew Kimes, a young Oklahoma outlaw, was sentenced to death by an Okmulgee county district court jury for his alleged role in a double bank robbery at Beggs during which Police Chief W. J. McAnally was killed.
The latest bob styles feature uneven hair lines as a seasonal contrast to irregular hemlines. Fashion notes suggest embracing uneven edges to mirror the era's dress silhouette and add modern flair.
Enterprise Bureau report from Raleigh notes McAdoo's 1928 withdrawal reshapes the Democratic race in North Carolina. Smith emerges as the chief contender while anti Smith factions hesitate, with leaders like Dennis Brummitt and state officials weighing openly for Smith. Some expect uninstructed delegations to back Smith if he shows early strength, others remain skeptical.
The state board of health says this week shows a broad rise in contagious diseases with measles up to 150 cases and typhoid nearly doubled to 50. Whooping cough and scarlet fever also rise. Charlotte leads with 32 new cases, Mecklenburg County 30, Surry 26, and New Bern reports none. Total cases reach 490.
Two new highway bridges across Abbotts Creek and Flat Swamp Creek on the Southmont Healing Springs route have been completed by Tallassee Power company. Cars crossed Sunday and highway sections were rebuilt. Dam construction on the Yadkin river at High Rock progresses with concrete work, turbine installation, and remaining openings. Visitors may tour the power house Sundays.
Lexington news notes Bill Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs G D Thomas, departed yesterday for Bedford Virginia to enroll as a student at Randolph Macon Academy. He is a well known local resident.
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