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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1932
Page
9
Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Hite entertained the Night Bridge club at their Salem street home. Two tables played with prizes awarded to Mrs. R. M. Cooksey and Zed Griffith for top scores. Refreshments followed for guests including Mr. and Mrs. Finch and others.
Mrs Herbert Johnson visited Thursday at the East Main street home of Mrs G Marshall Hoover before continuing to Tennafly New Jersey. She traveled from Atlanta Georgia where she attended the National Garden Club convention as a representative of her local garden club.
Mrs. W. W. Rankin and daughter Eleanor of Durham were guests of Mrs. Rankin's mother Mrs. F. S. Lambeth at her home here Thursday.
Tom Dark of New York city has been the guest of friends here this week. He stayed with local acquaintances and toured area sites during his visit.
Miss Louise Cloninger of the Pilot school faculty is spending the weekend at her home in Clar mont and will be there through the weekend.
Mrs Ralph Wilson welcomed Phi Beta members at her home on Friday afternoon. President Mrs R L Lambeth led the meeting with program leader Mrs Harry Lee Lambeth assisted by Mrs Charles F Lambeth. They reviewed Red Rock and discussed The Life of Andrew Johnson before refreshments were served to the members.
Members of the local garden club attended the State Garden Club meeting held Thursday at the Sheraton Hotel in High Point. Attendees included Mesdames J. R. Blair G. W. Lyles H. W. Maier A. H. Ragan R. G. Jennings G. H. Yow W. L. Hutchins J. C. Green J. A. Harris C. H. Phillips and Mrs Charlies F. Phillips.
Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Smith and their son W. G. Jr. returned Thursday from Faison where they visited relatives of Dr. Smith.
Mr and Mrs ER C Jernigan and daughters Suzanne Peggy Marie arrive Friday for a visit with Mrs F D Jones on West Main street in Nashville NC.
Mrs. Shearer of Lenoir visits her daughters Mrs. J. R. Blair and Miss Mae Shearer at their Salem street residence for a family gathering.
Woodrow Teague of Wake Forest college spent Friday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Teague, visiting local scenes and catching up on hometown affairs.
Miss Mozelle Clinard hosted a Friday bridge party at Mrs. Fred Murphy’s home west of the city. High score award went to Miss Eva White who received costume jewelry. second to Mrs. A. H. Ragan for a sport handkerchief. The bride-elect received a silhouette as a gift.
Miss Leola Black and Miss Elizabeth Teague left Friday for Wake Forest to be guests of Dr. and Mrs. Holdin over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs L F Bailey who have stayed with their daughter Mrs R K Farrington at her Colonial drive home for two weeks leave Sunday for their home in Dunn North Carolina.
Mrs. BE Dixon of Winston-Salem visits at the home of John R. Myers along Lexington road, sharing time during a listed visit.
Announcement states Parm’s Beauty Salon relocates from West End Hotel to 1656 English Street. The business will continue under Mrs. Parmalee Mazzolini with assistance from Miss Louise Pearson.
A monthly report shows 109 students earned honor roll honors at the Junior High school. Among them 77 are girls and 32 are boys, with a complete list of names published.
The Union Hill Parent Teacher Association elected Mrs J B Hayworth as president for next year. Other officers named were Mrs M L Holton vice president Mrs J K Cole secretary and Mrs Agatha Misenheimer treasurer Rev Mr Buck led devotionals and first grade pupils sang. Prof T R Faust Guilford County schools superintendent addressed the group with remarks on character building by Miss Erma Suits and readings by Isabelle Witcher and Helen Smith from recent preliminary contests.
Belvin W. Stone a noted Democrat and justice of the peace announced his candidacy for the Davidson County sheriff nomination in the June 4 primary He will oppose incumbent G W Bodenheimer who was appointed after the death of Sheriff James A Leonard in February The driving force behind a spirited contest are Stone and Bodenheimer with Langley Field visitors Lieutenant Voss and Master Sergeant John B Long in town for support
Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie Virginia Brown who died at Guilford County Sanitorium will be conducted from the home at 311 Boulevard Street Sunday at 2 30 p m by Dr A B Canrod. Pallbearers are M A Campbell C O Wiley Plato Berry H B Linthicum Ben Rook and L B Martin. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Word was received from Kansas of the death of James Floyd Myers of Thomasville son of Grover Myers He left six weeks ago to return to his native state Details on the cause of death were not provided the father only being advised of his passing
Enterprise Bureau reports Charles M. Johnson opposes delaying tax sales beyond June citing legal violations and reduced revenue for counties. He argues postponement removes penalties but weakens repayment incentives and may hinder refinancing. If danger arises, a special session could be urged. foreclosure delayed by 16 to 24 months.
Central Friends church invites all to hear Ray Newton of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and AFSC Peace Section. He speaks at 9:46 Sunday school opening, 11 a m worship on International Goodwill, and 3 p m peace meeting with NC Yearly Meeting delegates. Evening service at 7:30 features Tom A. Sykes on Christian Revival or Social Collapse.
Hayworth, a well known comedian from High Point, and his wife Marion Andrews, an actress, left for Elizabeth City to join James Adams famous Show Boat for the summer season. Hayworth will play the principal part as the show travels to major seaport cities along the Atlantic coast, the Chesapeake Bay and inland waterways.
Chief of Police W. G. Friddle and Sergeant A. P. Samuels praised the Paramount theater for letting about 100 white and colored schoolboys patrol members view Tarzan the Ape Man Friday afternoon. Samuels, patrol director, lauded the boys work and enthusiasm as they advance safety efforts for local students.
Rotarians will stage a district meeting in the city with multiple clubs holding sessions from Monday to Friday at venues including Green Heart Burlington Alamance Reidsville and Lexington area hotels. Leaders listed include C. C. Garrett J. D. Cox R. W. Riggins John Abels K. C. Denny F. Logan Porter and others.
Funeral services for Rev. R. E. L. Andrews who died at 208 Venable street will be held Sunday at 3 30 p m from First M P church with Dr George R Brown and several Methodist ministers officiating. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery with Numa F Reid lodge Masons in charge. The body will lie in Sechrest's until 3 25 p.m.
T Wingate Andrews superintendent of city schools will deliver the commencement address at Waynesville High School Waynesville next Wednesday night and at Badin High School on Tuesday May 3.
Rev L F Tuttle associate pastor and director of Religious Education at Wesley Memorial Methodist church will preach the morning sermon at 11 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church. Sunday school meets at 9 45 am and there is no evening service. Prayer meeting will be held Wednesday evening.
Dermont Construction of this city has been awarded the contract to erect a large addition to the Rayless chain store at Gastonia. Work will start about the first of the month, according to manager Elmer Hedrick.
The First Baptist church invites the congregation and friends to a Fellowship and Social Get-Together on Tuesday at 7 pm. Dr J Clyde Turner of Greensboro will give the principal address. Supper is 25 cents a plate and there will be special music. Ticketing is via B Y P U members and attendees are asked to bring two guests.
A special service for Boy and Girl Scouts will be held at Jamestown Methodist church on Sunday at 10 a m Girl Scouts will provide music Rev C O Kenerly pastor will be in charge Sunday school will be at 11 o'clock
A Jamestown New York physician Dr H S Rigel wrote to High Point Chief W G Friddle praising local motorcycle officers for guiding his party through the residential areas during a visit. The letter, also expressing appreciation from his wife and two others, notes the courtesy as an example of Southern hospitality. Chamber of Commerce officials forwarded the message for recognition.
Jamestown News reports the Community Life final PTA meeting will be held at the school building on April 28 at 7 30 pm. Attendance and work this year have been strong and plans aim to make the event enjoyable with Girl Scouts a community quartet and a prominent speaker on the program.
Mrs. J. R. Harris of Charlotte visits Miss Belle Miller at Jamestown Teacherage. Miss Irene Money and Miss Julia Mulligan of Madison stay with Miss Lettie E. Crouch. Miss Rachel Thompson and Miss Elisabeth Hodges spend the weekend in Chapel Hill. T. J. Bivens visits his parents in Monroe.
Dr Geo H Crowell will address the Excelsior Sunday school class of college girls at the First Methodist Protestant church at 10 o clock this morning. The study theme is Abraham s Generosity Unto Lot.
A brief line notes yesterday’s hope that such courtesies would be continued by local officers, reflecting a seek for respectful conduct in official duties.
High Point women highlight the Piedmont Association Women s Missionary Union convention to be held at Reidsville Baptist church starting Thursday morning. Mrs A Lee Gibson opens with devotion, Dr A B Conrad delivers the main address, and Reidsville young people present a concluding pageant.
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