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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1934

Page

6

Society Notes Highlight Mrs Coltrane Birthday honors

Mrs ER Coltrane hosts a surprise birthday dinner on Sunday April 15 honoring her mother Mrs J W Hedrick of 1101 Grace Street. Guests include Clyde Coltrane Tom Joiner family Martha Coltrane Bradshaw Ila Presli Eli Coltrane J W Hedrick family and others amid a spring setting with gifts and shared recollections.

ER. P. Coltrane J. W. Hedk Grace Street Clyde Coltrane Tom Joiner Martha Colrane Trinity Route Two Bradshaw Ila Presli Eli Coltrane J. W. Hedrick

Social calendar items for Tuesday to Wednesday

The schedule lists meetings and events across several groups. W CT U at Mrs H G Daniel’s Lindsay Street home Tuesday at 3 30 PM. Delta Tau luncheon at Mrs J B Millie’s Forest Hill Drive Wednesday 1 PM with program led by Mrs K C Denny. Music Literature program April at Fred Whitescarver Parkway with hostesses and Mrs H Sears presenting Great Women In Music. High Point Meredith College Alumnae dinner at Mrs A Lee Gibson East Washington Street. Mrs J T Ryan hosts bridge at 606 Parkway honoring Miss Laverne Hudson prior to her marriage to Elliott Wood. American Legion Auxiliary meets at Mrs Herbert S Dunkelberger Hillcrest Drive with program on Child Welfare. Lotus Club hosted by Mrs W L Hargett 1107 Johnson Street at 8 PM.

Fred Whitescarver Parkway Virginia Clinard Pattie Newlin A. B. Huff H. D. Sears High Point Meredith College A. Lee Gibson East Washington Street Frank Autry J. W. McGuinn The Lotus Club W. L. Hargett Johnson Street

Jewish Women Meet On Wednesday At English Street Home

The Council of Jewish Women will hold a meeting tomorrow at eight o clock with Mrs. H Gordon and Miss Sadie Gordon as associate hostesses at their English Street residence. Mrs Homer Minor of Plainview Texas visits sister Mrs Thomas Lyndon, marking 15 years apart, arriving on Mrs Lyndon's birthday. The Business and Professional Girls Club of the YWCA meets at 6 15 pm at the YW cottage due to rain, skipping the Winston-Salem campus visit.

Council of Jewish Women H. Gordon Sadie Gordon English Street Homer Minor Plainview Tex Thomas Lyndon Fast Green Street Minor Lyndon Young Women’s Christian Association Y. W. Cottage Winston-Salem Y

Surviving Remnants of U.S. Automobile Heritage

The article notes that over 1500 distinct automobile types were produced in the United States, yet only about 30 have survived to the present. It reflects on the fragility of early car designs and the rarity of surviving models.

United States

Used car sales lead in total automobile market surveys

Surveys show more than 60 percent of all automobile sales are used cars. This indicates a shift in buyer preference toward pre owned vehicles amid broader market trends.

Automotive shipments to foreign markets rise in 1933

American automotive products shipped to foreign countries increased 17 percent in 1933 compared with 1932, reflecting a rebound in overseas demand for U S built vehicles and parts amid recovery efforts.

Georgia Plate Bonanza Attracts 7500 Out-of-State Buyers

Georgia auto license plates priced at 3 dollars have drawn 7 500 buyers from outside the state. The sale underscores cross border interest in Georgia registration and vehicle ownership.

Georgia

High Point Methodist Youth Meeting At Archdale Church

The regular monthly meeting of the High Point Methodist Episcopal young people will be held Thursday at 7 46 PM at Archdale church. Wesley Memorial church young people's department will run the program. Trinity and Jamestown will compete for the singing banner. All members urged to attend by 7 45 PM.

High Point Methodist Episcopal Archdale Church Wesley Memorial Church Trinity Jamestown

First Baptist W M G Holds Monday Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of First Baptist met Monday afternoon for business and inspiration. Delegates were chosen for the Piedmont Associational meeting in Asheboro Street Greensboro on April 26.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church R. Matthews Piedmont Piedmont Association Circle Two Ida York Phillipians A. B. Conrad Green Street Rocky Mount Mabel Koonce Joseph Wilson Jack Stout W. F. Clayton

Mrs Hammer Guest of First M P Auxiliary

The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Methodist Protestant church met in the Philathea classroom for a devotional led by Mrs. W. C. Hammer of Asheboro and a business session. Newly elected president Mrs. John C. Whitesell chaired the meeting with reports from the Henderson branch meetings and plans for the year's work. Lilac and rose arrangements provided a floral setting as members served punch and cookies.

First Methodist Protestant Church Philathea W. C. Hammer Asheboro North Carolina John C. Whitesell Henderson Kennett Ralph H. Vance Myrtie Davis Gorrell Payne J. T. Ryan W. C. Ferree R. M. Andrews

Social notes recount trips illnesses and visits in the area

Mr and Mrs Fred Flagler and children Elizabeth and Fred Jr spent a week end in Washington by way of Norfolk and by boat to Baltimore and Washington. Frances Crouch is recovering from diphtheria at 511 Blair Street. Roy Fulp’s son Charles is seriously ill with pneumonia in Trinity. Bernard Voliva of Belhaven returned home after his brother J Fred Voliva’s wedding Friday. Ruth Harrison visits Reidsville this week with friends. Stella Welch Purcell and daughter Billie visit relatives near Raleigh and stay through the week. Little Miss Margaret Louise Cooper improves at 800 Grace Street after ten days with pneumonia.

Thomasville Eva Elmore Flora Elmore Fisher Ferry Street Ira Culp W. H. Culp First Baptist Church M. C. Alexander Fred Flagler Elizabeth Fred Jr Washington, D. C Norfolk Baltimore Washington Little Frances Crouch Blair Street Roy Fulp Trinity Charles Bernard Voliva Belhaven N. C J. Fred Voliva Stella Welch Purcell Billie Raleigh Margaret Louise Cooper Grace Street

Marian Martin Cape Frock Pattern For Sizes 36 To 46

Pattern 9925 offers a large cape dress with contrasting lace vesteo and deep V yoke line. Suitable for printed cotton, sheet, crepe or chiffon fabrics, sizes 36 through 46. Order by mail with 15 cents per pattern and 25 cents for book and patterns together.

Marian Martin

Social week highlights in Lexington clubs

Lexington on April 16 features include Mrs. P. V. Critcher hosting a bridge club with three tables and prizes for high and low scores. Robins school P.T.A. observes Father’s Night with songs, picture studies, Mocking Bird Chorus, and Dr. C. C. Sharpe speaking on health. Sarosis club hosts papers on Roark Bradford and Erskine Caldwell followed by a buffet. Local updates note residents’ travels and illness.

Enterprise Lexington P. V. Critcher Bridge Club West First Avenue George Curry Paul Hinkle L. M. Grimes

Club of Twelve Elects Delegate to Federation in Asheville

The Club of Twelve met Friday afternoon at Miss Camille Hunt’s home on South Main Street. Mrs. S. W. Finch presided. Miss Hunt was elected delegate to the Federation of Clubs in Asheville in May, with Mrs. Finch as ex-officio delegate. Mrs. Honeycutt and Mrs. Propet led a program on modern novelists. Miss Hunt and Misses Margaret and Jean Hunt served a two‑course luncheon.

Sorosis Club Don A. Walser Hillcrest Hubert Beeson W. B. Hunt Roark Bradford Erskine Caldwell John Henry Bradford Club of Twelve Camille Hunt South Main Street S. W. Finch Miss Hunt Federation of Clubs Asheville Finch A. W. Honeycutt H. L. Propet Margaret Jean Hunt

Legion Auxiliary Meets With Seventeen Members Present

The American Legion Auxiliary convened Monday evening in the Legion hut with 17 members. Miss Ellen Owen led in Miss Margaret Linker’s absence as vice president. minutes were read and approved, two letters considered, and April dinners planned with a table committee appointed. Refreshments followed.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Ellen Owen Margaret Linker

Ladies meet for church class monthly business and social

The Philathea class of First Baptist held a Tuesday evening meeting at Mrs. Bender’s home with hostesses. Mrs. F. Lee Smith led devotions and presided. Prizes were awarded during social time. The following morning Mr. and Mrs. Mountcastle hosted about fifty Southeastern Cotton leaders for a four course breakfast.

Philathea First Baptist Church B. M. Bender Hartszog Fred Sowers Charles Redwine F. Lee Smith Sam Smith Hartazog D.S. Bennett John Lopp Condlu George Mountcastle South East Southeastern Cotton, Inc

N C Masons Open Annual Three Day Sessions In Raleigh

The Grand Lodge of Masons of North Carolina opens a three day communication in Raleigh with about 400 members expected. Grand Master Peter T. Wilson of Winston-Salem presides and will report tonight. Governor Erlinghaus is to speak at a luncheon with visiting Masons from Virginia Tennessee New York and South Carolina in attendance.

Raleigh Grand Lodge of Masons of North Carolina Peter T. Wilson Winston-Salem Civic Clubs of Erringhaus William Moseley Brown Clarendon Masons Virginia Charles A. Snodgrass Grand Royal Arch Tennessee Albert Reed New York Frank Hart South Carolina

Held Without Bond In Woman's Death

Sidney Etheridge of Edenton was held without bond for trial in superior court after an inquest into the death of Mrs Mamie Moore near Snead s Ferry. Mamie Carver niece of the slain woman was held on 2000 bond as accessory after the fact. Guy Moore, the other suspect, was released. Coroner Jones cited fingerprint evidence on the hatchet used in the killing.

Jacksonville Sidney Etheridge Edenton Mamie Moore Snead's Ferry Superior Court Timmons Jones Mamie Carver Guy Moore Moore

Truck traffic carried two thirds of world merchandise in 1932

In 1932 about two thirds of the world’s merchandise traffic, amounting to 60,000,000 tons, moved by truck according to historical statistics.

Program of Compositions By Local Musicians Proves Very Enjoyable

The April meeting of the Musical Art club featured a program of local composer performances at the Sheraton hotel. Performers included W. F. Mc Candless, J. Gurney Briggs, Richard Quigley, Misa Mae Kirkman, Mrs. Wil ton Barnes, Miss Florence Blair, Miss Dorothy Hoskins, and Norman Fidler. Delegates to the state convention were named, with remarks by Mrs. L. Carroll Atkinson on federation efforts.

Musical Art Club Sheraton Hotel W. F. McCandless Dan W. Smith J. Gurney Briggs Josephine Atkins Barnhart Joyce Kilmer Richard Quigley Norman Fidler Herman Abels Eccles Everhart Ken Abele Misa Mae Kirkman Dorothy Hoskins Miss Kirkman Robert Fearing Sarah Lacy Tomlinson Margaret Briggs R. I. Quigley North Carolina John C. Abels North Carolina Music Clubs Wilmington L. Carroll Atkinson Piedmont North Carolina Federation Federation

Newspaper Circulation and Advertising Rise Across Nation

New York April 17 Increased newspaper circulation and advertising signal a broad business upturn. Data from Media Records Inc shows March retail advertising gains and rising circulation about 10 percent year over year with notable city results in New York Chicago St Louis Los Angeles and New Orleans.

New York P. Weston Media Records, Inc Retell Help New York City Chicago J. Louis Los Angeles New Orleans St. Louis Weston

Lubricant Leakage Impacts Brake Refining Jobs

Lubricant leakage from wheel bearings to brake drums is responsible for a large percentage of brake refining jobs.

Power Hearing Set in Raleigh for Ice Makers

April 17 hearing date announced in Raleigh for a petition to reduce power rates for ice manufacturers before Utilities Commissioner Stanley Winbourne. A tentative April 24 date is noted for the hearing proceedings.

Raleigh Stanley Winbourne

Raleigh HARL approves mortgage takeups totaling 1.09 million

Raleigh district of the Home Owners Loan Corporation said it had paid out 1,086,982 dollars to take up 423 mortgages since opening last summer.

Raleigh Eric Rodgers

Death rate drops in states with strict license laws

The death rate from auto accidents in states with strict driver license statutes runs about 30 percent lower than in states without adequate laws.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ines Coltrane K. Taylor F. R. Taylor American College of Phyns Taylor Elmore Meredith Collecr Gibson F. A. Boyd le Soir H. G. Rothgock Ion Woodrow Avenue J. W. Cannon Rothrock BF. C. Rothrock Wayne Lackey F. A. Bord Lenoir A. H. Jones Burlington F. . Rothrock F. D. Nichols Greensboro Te Rothrock Walnut Cove W. L. Welborn J. Underwood N. L. Garner Moffitt’s North Main M. FE Young People's Union First Baptist W. M. G Mrs. Hammer Guest FIRST M. P Ruth Harrison Reidsville Vogue Beauty Shop Marian Martin Frock Martin Martin Enterprise Pattern Department W. 18Th St N. Y J. M. Daniel, Jr A. &. Johnson Chalmers Hutchins Charlotte Bob Wilson Ruth Meachum N. C. Masons Mary FE Plummer Lydia E. Pinkham Pasline Kamen Ellicott Deden, New York Kektivog Tomlinson Exhibition Building High Point, N.C Simson Tomlinson Exhibition Alcoan Sabie Nake Colonial Furniture Fashion Review Tomlinson High Point, North Carolina Pine U
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