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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
6
Couple Honored With Surprise Shower After Wedding
Mr and Mrs are feted with a unique surprise shower in Chapel Hill guests bring cans to stock the couple s pantry Miss Madeline Packer Fielding and her spouse host the event with a can contest won by Hazel Dennis followed by refreshments at the home of the Kearns family. Nearby UNC officials report nursing education courses closed successfully with plans for a longer program next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field
Qimg Kearns
Kearns
Madeline Packer
Young People’s Department of the
South Main M. EB. Church
Llows
Memrs
Fielding
Madeline
Hazel Denip
Viola Brigman
Elizaeth Bilis
Lena Davis
Dorothy Ad
Margaret Preddy
Golda Mac Earns
Hazel Dennis
Daneseanley
Laura Bumgardner
Anbelle
Inez Sowers
Mesames
A. J. Sowers
John Tlis
Roy Smallwood
Clanyon Kearns
Frank Urratt
Harold Kearns
Charles Ite
David Spencer
Page Keradle
Greensboro
E. F. Kearns
Leroy Spencer
Chapel Hill
University of Northarolina
State
Urseg Association
Lula West
Mt. Airy
Erary
W. C. Davidson
Duke University School Ofedicine
Bessie Baker
Duke School of Nursing and Law
South da- State College
Greek Dictator Cracks Down as Communism Threat Grows
In Athens on August 6, Metaxas declared a strong military dictatorship to quell a general strike and communist agitation. He warned strict martial law would be enforced to keep the nation disciplined and secure against communism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greece
Mier
John Metaxas
Jemier
Mrust
Kite Flying Banned in Shanghai Over Aerial Traffic Concerns
Shanghai authorities ban kite flying after complaints that kites pose a hazard to air traffic. Officials cited safety risks and potential interference with aviation operations in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
Kappa Gamma Sorority Chapter Planned in High Point
Miss Florence Mermes announces the formation of a High Point chapter of Kappa Gamma National sorority with Dr. Percy Elliott Lindley as educational director. Lectures on practical psychology will support the study, aiming to broaden business women’s post secondary learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Elliott Lindley
High Point College
Kappa Gamma National Sorority
High Point
Madeterday
Florence Mermes
Washington, D. C
Lindley
North Carolina
Winston-Salem
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Stella Arnold
Greensboro
South Carolina
Columbia
Kappa Gamma _ Sorority
Western Marland College
Westminster
Mermes
Mary Burford
Miami
Arizona
Betty Buck
Jacksonville
Fla
Nurses Return From Chapel Hill Courses
Miss Hazel Johnson and Miss Xanie Stowe returned yesterday from Chapel Hill where they attended ten days of nursing education courses at the University of North Carolina. Miss Johnson teaches at Burrus Memorial hospital and Miss Stowe is with the County Board of Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Johnson
Xanie Stowe
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Miss Johnson
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Miss Stowe
Coay Board of Health
Loretta Steele Weds Lynwood Wheeley in Lexington
Mr and Mrs J D Steele announce the marriage of their daughter Loretta to Lynwood Wheeley of Burlington. The ceremony occurred Saturday August 1 in Lexington North Carolina. The newlyweds reside with the bride’s aunt Mrs R A York in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Steele
Gibsonville
Loretta
Lynwood Wheeley
Burlington
Lexington
N. C
Mr. Wheeley
J. H. Wheeley
R. A. York
City
Street dresses of bold lines and black satin trend
Higher waistlines exaggerated shoulders and full or slim straight skirts define the season. Black satin dresses with beige trim offer form fitting bodices and tunics followed by a slim or flared skirt. Accessories include two sets for day and formal wear, with high crowned hats and bold hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Young
NBA Ke T
New York
Bonwitt Teller
Rebekahs Meeting On Friday Evening
The regular meeting of Magdalene Rebekah Lodge will be held tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at the hall on Hast Commerce street. All members are requested to attend as important business will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalene Rebekah Lodge
Hast Commerce Street
OLY
Young's Ladies Evangelistic Club
J. L. Grubb
Grimes Street
St. John
Birth Announcement Adelaide Schnell McAnally
Mr and Mrs Philip Schnell announce the birth of their daughter Adelaide McAnnally on Monday August 3 in a local hospital. The family requests privacy as they welcome the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Schnell
August
Philip Schnell
Adelaide McAnnally
Church Socials and Class Meetings Friday Evening
Several church groups announce Friday evening meetings or socials. Mary Hoy class meets at Mrs. Bray's Springfield road at 7 30. Mary Harper class meets at Miss Kearns 611 East Green with hostesses. Philathea class gathers at Mrs. Lydick 643 Colonial drive at 8. Lucy Robertson circle hosts ice cream on church lawn Friday 7. Evangelistic club meets at Mrs Grubb 501 Grimes street 7 30. Willing Workers meet at Mrs Payne Friday 7 30 with joint hostesses. Also notes a Scots brewer as the earliest US producer, not German American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Harper
South Main Street
M. EB. Church
Bernice Kearns
East Green Street
Lyde Morgan
Nellie Byrd
Main Stret M. E. Church
D. F. Payne
When Engagement Fails as Travel Keeps Partner Away
A letter writer named Lonesome asks how to handle a four year engagement where her fiancé travels constantly and avoids marriage talk. The advised course is to confront him, demand an explanation, and end the engagement if he remains uninterested, suggesting she pursue other men in search of commitment.
No clear subject marriage delay warning
The speaker notes a young man may prefer travel over marriage and suggests he should express his true feelings if he plans to stay on the road. The message advises acknowledging his stance before making marriage plans.
Miss Marjorie Main To Be Answered By The Enterprise
Readers are advised to direct all questions to Miss Marjorie Main care of The Enterprise where prompt responses will be provided.
Letting an Engagement End Be Fair to Her
The piece argues it is hard for a man to ask to end an engagement when love has faded. It warns that letting the relationship drag on is unfair to the woman and urges open discussion if the man wishes to break the engagement or pursue other options.
Local Happenings In Brief On Traveling and Visits
Mrs D R Setliff attends the Parent Teacher Institute in Chapel Hill and presides over Johnson Street school’s PTA. Mrs Norman Davis of 184 West Lexington Avenue is recovering from a tonsil operation. Mrs R B Lee and her two children Lois and Bobby return from Newark and New York City after a week away. Mr and Mrs I Foy Horton of 308 Steele Street depart for Myrtle Beach South Carolina for a week at Randolph Cottage. Mrs F C Lyon of Creedmore visits at West Circle Drive with Mr and Mrs McIntosh. she is Mrs McIntosh’s mother. Mrs W W Arnold of English Street spends the week in Nashville Tennessee visiting friends. Mr and Mrs C EB Thayer of Hempstead Long Island left yesterday for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Setliff
Chapel Hill
Setliff
Johnson Street
Parent Teacher Association
Norman Davis
West
Lexington Avenue
F. C., Lyon of
Creedmore
Penn McIntosh
West Circle Drive
Lyon
MclIntosh
W. W. Arnold
English Street
Nashville, Tenn
Shirley Ann Gray Born Here Yesterday
Mr and Mrs R E Gray announce the birth of Shirley Ann Gray yesterday in this city. The report notes a ten day visit with Mr and Mrs G E Thayer at 1118 Montheu Avenue and Miss Mary Alice Thayer accompanying them to Washington DC before spending time with her aunt Miss Clara Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Thayer
Montheu Avenue
Washington, D. C
Mary Alice Thayer
Clara Rogers
Shirley Ann Gray
Mrs. R. E. Gray
Vision Exams Boost Grades in Public Schools
A survey across several public schools shows that correcting vision improves the grades of backward students by 15 to 25 percent. It urges immediate eye exams for any child lagging in studies to turn apathy into enthusiasm and better performance. Dr Nat Walker at Hart's Drug in Thomasville notes Thursday night events at First National Bank and Gildy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Walker
Hart
Thomasville
First National Bank
Gildy
Birth of Daughter Shirley Ann Reported at Home
A daughter named Shirley Ann was born Wednesday August 6 at the Gray residence 1405 Longstreet. Mrs Gray, formerly Mildred Thomas of High Point, is the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hownce
Shirley Ann
Longstreet
Gray
Mildred Thomas
High Point
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fielding Kearns
DR. P. BE. Lindley
Moffitt’s
North Main Street
Wheeley-Steele
Rebekahs
Mary Hoy
First Evangelical and Reformed Church
D. T. Bray
Springfield Road
First Baptist Church
D. F. Lydick
Colonial Drive
Lucy Robertson
M. HB
G. C. Manley
Mmss Nannie Monroe
Agnes Pierce
United States
Marjorie
Mansfield
Miss Mansfield
R. B. Lee
Lois
Bobby
Newark
N. J
New York City
C EB. Thayer
Hempsted
Long Island, N. Y
Gooch
Thomas
L-Bo Inn
Carolina Beach
Simmons Mattresses
Ocean Front
Carolina Beach, N, C
Shefashion Shop
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