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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1935
Page
6
All planning to attend the American Seriom Auxiliary Department meeting in Papetteville on August 4 must secure their membership cards from Mire. Fe. RR. Blackburm at Montiea Avenue and present them on registering as delegates.
Miss Doris Smith of 606 Ridgecrest was honored at a surprise party hosted by Miss Edith Hendersom at 2109 Hamsell Street on Thursday evening. Attendees included Misses Ada Hempier Marguerite Freeman Willie Yay Germer Edith Henderson Donna Corns and Messrs J V Morsma Alex Mock James Corns Leroy Hill and Joe Leonard with refreshments served after the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Jobe Gerard Graham of New York arrived today to spend a week with Mrs Graham’s parents Mr and Mrs Colvert at 413 Otters Drive Greensboro. Mrs Graham, formerly Miss Annia Colvert of this city, will be residing in Greensboro Water.
The Tysinger family reunion will be held Sunday, August 4, at the home of Mrs. Eli Tysinger near Davenport, Davidean County, announced by Mrs. Pred Goerty. It is an annual affair and all connections are invited to attend and bring well-filled baskets for a lawn lunch during the afternoon.
The Live Y ers club of the Y W C A held an outdoor outing last night replacing their regular program. Members met at 6 30 at the Hut then traveled to City Park. They enjoyed a picnic supper and swimming until 3 o’clock with a long list of attending young women named in attendance.
A roster of residents and guests lists Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Gayle leaving for DayToDay Beach Florida for August, families returning from Erie Pennsylvania, and many visitors staying with friends on Tipton Street and Howell Street. People from Hillsboro, Elisabeth City, Atlanta, Memphis, Mount Airy, and Washington share camps, recalls, and forthcoming visits. Some plan fishing trips to Ocracoke and trips to Blowing Rock and Myrtle Beach as summer winds down.
Delegates and alternates to the American Legion Auxiliary convention depart for Fayetteville for a three day meeting August 4 6 and 7 with headquarters at LaFayette and Prince Charles hotels. Activities include finance and executive meetings Sunday dinner programs a memorial service and joint child welfare session with Legion guests.
A large crowd is expected at Jamestown city lake park tonight to meet Grady Cole of station WDT Charlotte. He will speak briefly over the park amplifying system, likely between 7 and 7 30 o'clock, guest to W. F. Bailey Parks and Juvenile commissioner at the recreation center.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Welborn of Kernersville announce the birth of a son, Jimmy Darrell, at their home this morning. Mrs. Welborn formerly Miss Blanche Leach of High Point.
Raleigh August 2 The 1936 cotton adjustment rental payments to North Carolina growers total 3 549 063 79 to date and are expected to near 4 500 000 in the first installment The payments cover 10 987 contracts on 1 187 828 acres with 844 628 withdrawn from production and about 68 000 contracts in force this year, Criswell says.
A slight drop in tire pressure under time pressure hastens edge wear on tires. The edges are prone to scuffing or wiping motions as the load shifts, accelerating wear patterns.
Authorities reported limited progress in the Lynch probe of Roosevelt Ward's lynching in Louisburg. The three hour inquiry failed to reveal suspects or warrants of arrest as Sol Gen Seawell and Solicitor Bickett noted ongoing investigation and possible resumption at a later date.
RALEIGH August 2. M C James assistant chief of the division of fish culture and John D Chalk state game and inland fisheries commissioner are in Western North Carolina to choose a site for a federal fish hatchery. The station would serve the Pisah national forest or Great Smoky Mountains national park with output on public lands.
A brief report notes that Japan experiences about three earthquakes on average every two days. The observation highlights frequent seismic activity across the region, with some events minor and others stronger, underscoring ongoing monitoring by local geoscience agencies.
Mrs Nat Walker hosted the Ace Of Clubs bridge group in Thomasville with two tables. Walter Rapp won top prize a cutwork linen table runner while R K Farrington took second for a tray cover. Miss Catharine Lambeth bride elect received a hand knitted scarf.
Mr and Mrs G W Lyles with George Lyles Jr and houseguest Miss Brown ie Bendieman of Salisbury leave tomorrow for Myrtle Beach South Carolina where they will spend time at the shore and return soon.
Mr and Mrs David Long and Miss Mary Long left today for Carolina Beach to join Mr and Mrs Vernon Snider Gilbert Sadier and Billy Long who have been spending time there.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Black along with Marcia and Arthur Jr returned Thursday night from Myrtle. Miss Gladys Black accompanied the group on the trip.
Mrs Nash LeGrand and her two children Patricia and Nash Jr spend ten days to two weeks as guests of her parents Mr and Mrs W B Long on Spring street.
Mrs Frank Heathcote of New York City is visiting as a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs A Cox on Winston street.
R M Cooksey left Wednesday for Asheville to join Mrs Cooksey who has been visiting relatives there. They are expected to return to their home on Highland avenue this evening.
Mrs J A McMillan travels with Miss Louise Brown and Miss Betty Brown to Riverston for a two week stay. Mary Johnson McMillan joins them as part of the party.
Mies Elizabeth Avent of Jonesboro spent Tuesday with Mrs Claude Green. Misa Avent with Mrs Green and Mies Sallie Clodfelter traveled Wednesday to Winston-Salem to be with Miss Lucille Holden who is staying there to be with her mother. Mrs Holden is a patient at Baptist hospital.
James F. E. Lambeth and his son Frank spent the past weekend at Arnolda the family home of Mrs. Lambeth’s mother Mrs. F. Lambeth west of the city. They were accompanied by Meyer Mendenhall Jr. factor.
A list of attendees registered at the furniture market includes numerous names and locations such as Mrs. J. E. Davis of Norfolk Virginia and J. Eb. Davis of Winston-Salem along with many others from North Carolina Georgia Florida and beyond. The registry spans towns from Asheville to Charleston with dozens of individuals including Mrs. Rosalee D. Hamilton Greensboro and Agnes Stanford Winston-Salem among many others.
Amid a nationwide heat spell the Midwest eyes cooler weather forecasted by meteorologists. At least 10 deaths linked to the heat were reported, including four in Chicago and drownings in Illinois and Oklahoma, with scattered severe weather across the nation. In North Carolina, a divorce action is filed in Guilford County for an absolute separation, with court dates set for late August.
The Christian Endeavor Society of Rankin Memorial Methodist Protestant church sponsors a box supper at 7 45 PM in the old Delano Theater West End. Boxes will be auctioned and a beauty contest and other attractions. An admission is charged. Welch Memorial M P church hosts an ice cream supper at 7 30 PM on the lot next to Texaco on South Main serving ice cream and cake. public invited.
Mrs. Sarah J. Canady, 14, died at her son Z. L. Canady’s home 726 South Hamilton Street after a long illness. She was widow of James T. Canady and daughter of Bryant and Mary Bradshaw of Leónoir County. Surviving: son Z. L. Canady. Body sent to Kinston.
The three daughters Mrs. Julius Smith of Durham Mrs. Della Smith and Mrs. Myrtle Thigpete of Kinston receive the body sent to Kinston at 12 20 this morning. Funeral services will be conducted there late this afternoon and interment will be in Kinston cemetery.
The statement claims that shaving the average man’s face needs 260 razor strokes. It presents a numeric figure tied to facial shaving effort without broader context or credited source.
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