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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1936

Page

6

Engagement Of Miss Brown To Wayne Garner Revealed Today

Miss Catherine Brown of High Point and Wayne C Garner Jr were announced engaged at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Mason B Brown at 1000 North Main Street The event featured white rose arrangements and a garden nosegay card reading Catherine and Wayne The cake disclosed the date September 19 The couple’s backgrounds include Miss Brown a High Point College alumna and former Asheville Teachers College student while Mr Garner is a Gibson Ice Cream employee son of Mr and Mrs W C Garner

Miss Brown Wayne Garner Catherine Brown Wayne C. Garner, Jr Mason B. Brown North Main Street Catherine and Wayne Pat Hall Leora Hampp Marion Elliott Helen Davis Lois Chidester Patty Redman Alice Nesbit Edith Mildred Crowder Mildred Furgurson Dorothy Griffith Mildred Brown Mesdames Kelman Gomo Robert Cook Talmadge Ellington Gertrude Kelly Elizabeth Mayhew Madeline Mack Elizabeth Sloop Lois Barger Mooresville Alma Brown Lenoir Hasseltine Shipman Chapelill Miss Browne High Point Pentagon Club High Point College Asheville

Local Social Notes Update from Winston-Salem Area

Mrs. Kelman Gomo returns with husband from Washington trip. Miss Jacklyn McMullan, daughter of J. R. McMullan, formerly named. Hospital updates include Miss Sara Marie Neese and Miss Louise Dean both under Burrus Memorial care with varying recoveries. Several visits, moves, and travels noted among local residents and visitors. Birth announced for Sarah Gail Thrower, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Thrower.

Kelman Gomo Washington, D. C Gomo Jacklyn McMullan J. R. MccMullan Howell Street Sara Marie Neese Winston-Salem Route Five Burrus Memorial Hospital Edwin Thrower Sarah Gail Fowler Street

Sleepy oil driller loses shoes to a cow

Aug. T. Dennison reports Ra Ault an oil driller drifted off during a drive after hours of work. He woke to find both shoes gone, the cow nearby chewing on the footwear, a lighthearted anecdote about sleep more important than footwear.

Dennison Aug

Mrs Homer Bivens of Charlotte Is Honored At Bridge Party

Miss Iris Welborn hosted a small informal bridge party at 748 North Main Street to honor Mrs Homer Bivens of Charlotte the former Miss Jennie Lee Welborn. Hostess served an ice course and prizes went to Mrs Roy Strotz and Mrs Glenn Southern with fellow guests in attendance.

Iris Welborn North Main Street Homer Bivens Charlotte Jennie Lee Welborn Roy Strotz Glenn Southern Bivens Mesdames Buren James Dewitt Cook Robert Draughn Paul Reece

Box Party Ice Cream Supper At Archdale M E Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of Archdale M E church will hold an eight o'clock box party and ice cream supper tonight at Mrs Wade Bowmans home Archdale weather permitting. The public is invited to attend.

Woman’s Missionary Society of Archdale M. E. Church Wade Bowman Lebanon Woman's Auxiliary of Ward Street Society Ladies Missionary Society Ward Street Methodist Church W. S. Hasty Ward Street

Cotton Market Outlook Bright in New Orleans Review

The New Orleans cotton exchange hailed government withdrawal from active participation as the season's most encouraging feature. Henry Plauche reported liquidation of the producers pool and lean cotton sales show the government is stepping out of the cotton business. The loan cotton stocks fell to 3,216,506 bales by July 31, with southern mills purchasing 6,587,272 bales and Japan remaining the top foreign buyer at 1,516,000 bales.

New Orleans Plauche South Southern Mills Japan Great Britain

Dear O. X. Warns Against Jealous Suitor in Public Letter

A reader admonishes a jealous correspondent to respect a young woman's friendships and photo choices. The writer urges fair competition, confident self-improvement, and that Miss Marjorie Mansfield should handle questions through The Enterprise office for prompt replies.

Marjorie Mansfield

Attractive Bridge Party In Kernersville

Mrs. Joe Pennix and Miss Lara Beard hosted a bridge party with six tables. Mrs. Charlie McMichael won high score. Mrs. Fred Vance had the lowest score. Guests included Mesdames Staples Whitaker Morris etc and Misses Crossett Watson Hawkins Cuiston White. An impromptu shower honored Mrs. John Staples. The M E church Missionary Society met with devotionals, a playlet, hymns, and a brief business session followed by a dessert course and cake.

Kernersville Joe Pennix Lara Beard Charlie McMichael Fred Vance J. R. Blackwell Mesdames John Staples Richard Whitaker Chester Morris Rufus Smith Briane Pinnix Maultsby Merling Fagg Clarence Stafford King Grogan Fredand Sam Vance J. M. Roberts Hilip Korner George Bellamy Tom Street Richard Larkin Oak Ridge Charlie McMichael, Jr Marion Bolich Winston Mesdames W C. Stafford Hermon Morton HB. W. Kirk W. V. Vaughn J. C. Bodenhamer Betha Fulp

Cotton Mills Report Positive Outlook With Near Normal Operations

The report notes favorable conditions in the cotton manufacturing sector during the past season after prior uncertainties. It cites the elimination of issues like the AAA and NRA through judicial rulings, enabling mills to operate under more normal conditions and with greater confidence, leading to widespread cotton consumption.

AAA

Advances On Stock Market Shakeup Rallies Broadly

New York august 7 The stock market gained momentum with broad participation led by vehicles as Chrysler rose about two points and General Motors up around one point. Steels posted fractional gains while foreign exchanges stayed mixed and cotton rallied. Weak Italian loan issues marked the day.

New York Chrysler Motors General Motors

Total Reclipsea of the Sun Occurs Infrequently

A sun eclipse is said to occur at any one spot on Earth on average every 360 years. The note emphasizes rarity and astronomical timing without detailing locations or dates.

Local Officials Visit Washington and New York

George Jr J D Maultsby O R B Hendrix Jr James Trent Clifton Michael W J Johnson and Douglas Marlow are spending the week touring Washington DC New York City and other points of interest.

George ~~, Jr J. D. Maultsby O. R B. Hendrix, Jr James Trent Clifton Michael W. J. Johnson Douglas Marlow Washington, D. C New York City

Fourteenth Annual Kearns-Wood Reunion At Farmer

The Kearns-Wood reunion met for the 14th time since 1921 on Sunday at Farmer with about 200 in attendance. The New Methodist church hosted the event, Rev. Bennett gave opening prayers, Ray Male Quartet entertained, and Miss Davis of High Point performed impressions. Officers elected for 1937 include President R F Brackin, Vice President Carl Kearns, Secretary Treasurer Mrs Reid Kearns, and Historian Mrs C L Lewis. A watermelon cutting followed the program, with melons donated by Bob Kearns of Troy.

Kearns-Wood Farmer New Methodist Church Mr. Bennett Ray Asheboro Miss Davis High Point C. L. Lewis William Kearns Ireland Second Creek Randolph County Kearns R. F. Brackin Troy Carl Kearns Reid Kearns Roy Kearns Alice Kearns Kate Cochrane Thomasville Lee M. Kearns Arron T. A. Kearns Bob” Kearns

Pendleton Will Leaves Estate to Wellesley College

Ellen F Pendleton former Wellesley College president probate in Dedham Mass today left the residue of her estate in trust to Wellesley College after several private bequests The value of the estate was not established at probate

Eskimos Starving Triggers Food Rush in Alaska

Eskimos facing starvation in northern Alaska prompted a rush order for food supplies as reports circulated from Juneau on Aug 7. Government and relief agencies mobilized to assist communities feared to be at risk of famine.

Juneau Alaska

Legion Auxiliary to Sponsor Better Babies Exposition H

The American Legion Auxiliary Andrew Jackson Post 87 will host a citywide Better Babies Health Exposition with free entry for children aged one month to six years. Registration opens tomorrow at 2 PM at 202 South Main Street. prizes include a silver loving cup for the first registrant and gold prizes for the first set of twins, with many additional awards to follow.

American Legion Auxiliary Andrew Jackson Post A. L. Stevens South Main Street Central Friends Church

Rail car loadings rise 2.3 percent in latest week

The Association of American Railroads reports load revenue freight for the week ending last Saturday rose to 7 cars, up 2.3 percent from the prior week. Compared with a year ago, loadings are higher by 134,891 cars, about 22 percent, and versus two weeks ago by 152,254 cars or 25 percent.

Washington Association of America Roads

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