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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1936

Page

6

Gladys Brown Wins Silver Cup in Better Babies Festival

Gladys Brown five years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs L G Brown of 931 Randolph Street, received the silver loving cup from the American Legion Auxiliary for top points in the Better Babies Festival held last Saturday night.

Gladys Brown L. G. Brown Randolph Street American Legion Auxiliary Parmalee Durham Nancy Blackwell Geraldine Palmer Vola Ann Smith Shirley Blackwell Peggy Yok Dolly Ann Smith James Sherwood

Mrs Elmer Brewer Addresses Woodmen Circle At Meeting

The Woodmen Circle held its regular meeting on Commerce Street. District manager Mrs Elmer Brewer of Winston-Salem was a guest and spoke on the organization’s work. Short talks followed before the group adjourned to an ice cream parlor for refreshments.

Woodmen Circle Commerce Street W C. Howard Elmer Brewer Winston-Salem

Leave For Week's Trip To Bermuda

Miss Ann Byerly and Miss Kath leen Shelton left early Sunday for New York City. They will sail on the Cunard White Star Liner Britannica for Bermuda this morning and return next Monday after spending several days in New York before coming back to High Point.

Ann Byerly Kathleen Shelton New York City Cunard Bermuda New York High Point

Local residents listed as visitors and patients in city

Messrs F E Slack and J K Boling visited Jackson Fla and stayed at Hotel Seminole. Mrs J Fred Hough and children, homeward to Winston-Salem from Atlanta, stopped here yesterday. Misses Ercelle Allen and Edith Kemp spent the weekend in Greensboro. Mr and Mrs M W Nash improving at 221 Lindsay after injuries in an automobile crash. H M Schadt travels to New York for fall and winter merchandise. Miss Dorothy Bowen and Sumter Bowen returned from Henderson and Chapel Hill. J C Lawrence of 403 Philip street is a patient at Arrus Memorial hospital after an appendectomy.

Messrs F E. V. Slack J. K. Boling Jackson, Fla Seminole J. Fred Hough Atlanta, Ga Winston-Salem, Gate M. W. Nash Lindsay Street Dorothy Bowen Sumter Bowen Henderson and Chapel Hill N. C J. C. Lawrence Philip Street Arrus Memorial Hospital

Local residents return from visits and trips

Numerous residents travel to Virginia Beach Myrtle Beach Roanoke and other points with visits to relatives and friends. Families including Jarvis Wright Presslar Morgan Royall Culler and Holden plan returns from trips to South Carolina North Carolina and New York.

E. C. Holden Charlotte New York Pennsylvania

Phyllis Ann Wood Honored On Third Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs Clyde Wood hosted a party at their home for their daughter Phyllis Ann in celebration of her third birthday. Guests played games directed by Virginia Hutchens and Georgia Ridge, then enjoyed ice cream and cake. Gifts were received from Dorris Combs Earl Combs Billie Allen Dolores Clement Mary Elizabeth Wrenn Jr Bobbie Russell Carlton Leonard Delphia LeViner Hazel Presnell Carlyn Ann Vancannon Barbara Ellington Quinten Brown Jr Suzanne Myers and Annie Maresh Bulla.

Clyde Wood Phyllis Ann Virginia Hutchens Georgia Ridge W. R. Wood Fred Ellington Doris Earl Combs Billie Allen Dolores Richard Clement Mary Elizabeth Paul Wrenn, Jr Bobbie Russell Carlton Leonard Delphia Leviner Hazel Presnell Carlyn Ann Vancannon Barbara Ellington Quinten Brown, Jr Suzanne Myers Annie Maresh Bulla

Miss Thomas Gets X Ray Technician Position in Charlotte

Miss Dixie Thomas recently completed an X ray course at Duke University and has left with her aunt Mrs R H Sechrest to begin work as a technician at Dr O B Baxter offices in Charlotte. Dr Baxter, brother of Mrs Sechrest, has just moved from South Carolina and opened Charlotte offices.

Dixie Thomas Duke University R. H. Sechrest Charlotte O. B. Baxter

Montreat Conference Opens Leadership Session Attended

Dr. C. C. Williams Mrs. H. E. Newland Mrs. J. D. Ross and Mrs. Fred Babcock returned Sunday from Montreat after attending the opening session of the Presbyterian church Leadership Conference. Dr. Williamson will return today to complete the sessions. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Temple also came back after three days at the conference.

C. C. Williams H. E. Newland J. D. Ross Fred Babcock Montreat The Presbyterian Church Williamson M. A. Temple

Sunday Church Service Lessons on Soul and Healing

On August 16 1934 four Christian Science churches and societies presented a lesson sermon titled Soul. The Golden Text from Psalms 103 urged praise and gratitude for Gods benefits while Psalms 67 emphasized mercy blessing and righteous judgement among nations. The Science and Health excerpt affirmed immortality of life and gods healing power, denying mortal sickness and death.

Churches and Societies of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Saul God

Doctor Johnston Visiting City From Hawthorne

Dr. L. R. Johnston former High Point principal and current Hawthorne New Jersey school head visits the city today. He recently earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree and will remain in the area for several days before returning to Hawthorne.

Johnston L. R. Johnston High Point High School Hawthorne N. J

Sugar beet miracle from a 569-foot beet row

E L Kidd of 1901 Franklin street displayed a seven and a half pound sugar beet at The Enterprise. He harvested nine bushels from four rows planted across a 569 foot lot, with all beets large. Last year he grew a ten and a half pounder.

E. L. Kidd Franklin Street

Smith Pleads For Family Liberties in Plattsburg

Former Governor Alfred E. Smith urged preservation of the constitution and defense of every liberty of the family. He said no court can preserve a constitution deserted by the people and recalled that the framers preserved state rights so each might have.

Plattsburg, N. Y Alfred E. Smith

Cop Shot In Fayetteville Car Pursuit

A bullet from a suspect vehicle struck Police Sergeant Roy Godwin during a chase in Fayetteville. Officer Lee McArthur fired back. the car fled. Godwin suffered a non serious wound.

Fayetteville Roy Godwin Lee McArthur Godwin

Parker In Critical Condition After Auto Crash

Parker sustained serious injuries in an automobile accident and was found on the highway Sunday morning. He remained in critical condition at a local hospital today.

Parker

Farmer Brantley Thornton Held for Manslaughter

Smithfield Brantley Thornton a Johnston County farmer was held on a manslaughter charge for the shooting of farm hand John B Webb near Benson Saturday night as police investigations continued.

Brantley Thornton Johnston County John B. Webb Benson

World War Veteran D. D. Mauldin Dies in River Tragedy

D. D. Mauldin, a local world war veteran, drowned yesterday in Little River near here. Authorities reported the accidental death after a routine fishing trip.

Troy D. D. Mauldin Little River Here

Railroad coach overturns with 80 excursionists at Linville Gap

A railroad coach carrying 80 excursionists toppled onto its side at Linville Gap late yesterday. No injuries were reported and cleanup crews were dispatched to the scene.

Elk Park Linville Gap

Man Killed by Train In Charlotte

Police seek to identify a man about 25 who was struck and killed by a moving train late Saturday night in Charlotte. Witnesses reported the victim appeared to attempt boarding the locomotive as it passed. The incident remains under investigation.

Charlotte

Funeral services for Mrs Lala Dave Evans

Funeral services for Mrs Lala Dave Evans 39 who was fatally injured in an automobile accident Saturday were held here today.

Burlington Lala Dave Evans

Mitchell Succeeds Mask in Region 4 of Resettlement Admin

George S. Mitchell of Richmond Virginia became director of region 4 of the resettlement administration today. He succeeded Homer H. B. Mask who announced his resignation on Saturday at the request of administrator Rexford Tugwell.

Mask Raleigh George S. Mitchell Richmond The Resettlement Administration Homer H. B. Mask Rexford G. Tugwell

Apex Man Killed by Train Near Raleigh

Sam W. Capps of Apex died in a hospital after being struck by a train while attempting to board it. He had recently lived in Selma and was en route when he slipped and fell under the wheels.

Raleigh Sam W. Capps Apex Selma

Held Without Bond In Fatal Shooting Case

Whiteville police report Wester Long aged 20 was held without bond for the fatal shooting of Roose velt Watts aged 32. Court records list the incident as a recent homicide investigation with both men named and the city specified as Whiteville.

Whiteville Wester Long Bond Roosevelt Watts

Myrtle Beach Drowns. Moody Recovered

A 27 year old man from Concord North Carolina identified as C Rary mond Moody drowned in Myrtle Beach yesterday and his body has been recovered.

Myrtle Beach S&s. C Rarymond Moody Concord N. C

Funeral Services Held for Arnold Cook

Funeral services were held today for Arnold Cook age 33 who died Saturday night from injuries in a automobile accident here. Interment was planned at Mooresville.

Salisbury Arnold Cook Mooresville

Southport Bald Head Island Plans School Opening

A new school in Southport Bald Head Island, the southernmost point of North Carolina, may open this year if a building can be prepared in time. It is slated to open September 3 with Miss Bertha Reid in charge.

Southport Bald Head Island North Carolina Bertha Reid

Seven questioned in Ball killing in Negro section

Durham police held seven Negro men for questioning as they investigated the death of George W. Ball a 41 year old ice truck driver killed in a Negro section Saturday night.

Durham George W. Ball

Field Day for Jersey Cattle Breeders Plannned

Raleigh area field day for Jersey cattle breeders in North Carolina set for Friday in Asheville announced by John A. Arey extension dairyman at North Carolina State College.

Raleigh Jersey Cattle Breeders of North Carolina Asheville John A. Arey N. C. State College

STFU Cooperates In Study Of Sharecropper Problems

The Southern Tenant Farmers Union says it will cooperate with Arkansas Governor Futrell on a southwide conference about sharecropper issues in cotton country. J R Butler of White County Arkansas confirms the stance, while urging action to reveal the body of Frank Weems linked to a recent strike death.

STFU Memphis Tenn Southern Tenant Farmers Union Futrell Arkansas J. R. Butler White County Ark H. L. Mitchell Butler Hot Springs Washington Department of Justice Little Rock Frank Weems Weems

Equal voice in central government affairs stated

The speaker urged preservation of the constitution and a war on socialism fascism and communism in the United States with all citizens dedicated to safeguarding family liberty and enduring civic duty.

Smith United States

Lowe Family Return To Lizton After Visit

Mr and Mrs Jonathan Lowe and their son Paul return home to Lizton Indiana after visiting relatives in the city and Randolph county Paul had stayed with Miss Jowe Lowe on Virginia avenue during the trip

Jonathan Lowe Paul Lizton Indiana Lowe City Randolph County Jowe Lowe Virginia Avenue

Florida Woman Safe In France

The American consul in Marseille reported Mrs. Petronila Gallardo of Tampa arrived safely in Marseille by airplane from Madrid. No further details were provided.

Washington Marseille France State Department Petronila Gallardo Tampa Fila Madrid

Peace Rally At Archdale Draws Local and City Clergy

About 75 people attended a district peace rally at the Friends Playground Archdale with speakers from Friends churches and other area faith groups. A. I. Ferree of Asheboro delivered The Futility of War while Miss Fern Stowe of Hartford spoke on Sacrificing for Peace and Miss Lilly Bulla of Sophia discussed peace progress.

Friends Greensboro Friends Playground Archdale A. I. Ferree Asheboro Bera Brown Christian Endeavor Society of Central Friends Church Byron Haworth Lilly ._Bulla Sophia Marion Harlan Mississippi Woman's College Springfield Friends Church Fern Stowe Hartford Conn Harlan Jennie Bulla Melford Ferree

Cases Against Two Continued In Municipal Court

E L Auman Jr and Bill Ellington, two white youths, won a postponement of charges until Wednesday. F C Ford, a New York veneer salesman, faces a companion arraignment. Allman and Ellington are charged with larceny and Allman with carnal knowledge of a female under 16. Bonds set at 5000 for each, Ford 1000. Victim is 14 year old Erma Short of Greensboro. Ellington and Allman allegedly took 50 to 60 dollars from Ford and stole a watch and a pen set.

E. L. Auman, Jr Bill Ellington F. C. Ford New York Allman Ellington Liberty Ford Teague Erma Short Greensboro

President Plans Drought Belt Trip

President Roosevelt at Hyde Park pursued final details for a drought belt trip and prepared to handle administration business from a three day Eastern flood tour. He considered a Mississippi river journey with Hannibal Missouri inviting him to attend a celebration. Other towns along the river sought visits but decisions were deferred for several days.

Hyde Park N. Y Roosevelt Mississippi River Hannibal The Hudson

Landon Shifts Topic As Campaign Open Nears

Governor Alf M. Landon as Republican presidential candidate moves to change his subject matter for three eastern speeches. Aides say his first talk at West Middlesex Pennsylvania may discuss general issues, while the Buffalo New York address on August 24 may focus on government spending.

Estes Park Colo Alf M. Landon London West Middlesex Buffalo N. Y

Rubber fires become cheaper substitute for wood in Britain

Raw rubber sells for less than wood and is increasingly used to fuel open fires in many British households. This shift highlights cost pressures on fuel choices as households seek economical heating options.

Dear Miss Mansfield Advice on broken dates and friendship

A reader asks if she should require explanations when a young man cancels a date. The adviser says occasional cancellations happen and a single lapse warrants patience. If it becomes a pattern, request timely notice. Maintain friendships with others and avoid fixating on one suitor.

Miss Mansfield

Open inquiry addressed to Luiss Mario Mansfield at The Enterprise

A directive directs all questions to Luiss Mario Mansfield in care of The Enterprise. It promises prompt answers.

Luiss Mario Mansfield

Colored News Women's Memorial Board Meeting

The Women's Memorial A. M. E. church board will meet tonight at 8 o'clock with Rev. J. C. Grady, pastor, presiding.

Hay Ride Sponsored by Young People's Club

The Young People's club of Women's Memorial A M E church will sponsor a hay ride to Friendly Lake Thursday evening. Trucks will leave the church corner East Washington and Eccles streets at 6 o'clock.

Friendly Lake Young People’s Club of Women's Memorial A. M. E. Church East Washington and Eccles Streets

National Medical Association Meets In Philadelphia Today

The 42nd annual convention of the National Medical Association opens in Philadelphia at Tindley Temple M E church. Governor Earle and Mayor Wilson will welcome attendees as clinics run at Philadelphia General Hospital. Local delegates include Dr. C. T. Whitten Dr. M B Davis Dr. J C Morsan and Dr. W I L Miller.

National Medical Association Philadelphia Tindley Temple M. E. Church Pennsylvania Earle Wilson Philadelphia General Hospital C. T. Whitten J. C. Morsan W. I. L. Miller

Red Sox Face Norfolk Black Sox In Key Home Game

The High Point Red Sox host the Norfolk Black Sox at Willis Park tonight. Norfolk boasts top Tidewater and eastern North Carolina talent and beat the Red Sox 7-1 earlier this season. The Red Sox have added new players and aim to rebound before a tour to Wilmington Atlantic City Philadelphia and Washington.

Red Sox Norfolk Black Sox High Point Red Sox Willis Park Norfolk Tidewater Virginia North Carolina Wilmington Del Atlantic City N. J Philadelphia Washington D. C

Personal notices from Griffith stadium day

Clarence Long of New City spent the week end with his wife Mrs Bertha head Long of 1018 Street. Rose Lee Morrish came to the city from Wick Ga. Lila Blackwell of Hulda Street returned from Newark New Jersey while a patient at St Bar hospital.

Clarence Long New City Bertha Head Long 1018 Street Rose Lee Morrish Wick. Ga Lila Blackwell Hulda Newark N. J St. Bar Hospital

Annual Picnic at Blair's Farm Set for Tuesday

G county commissioner R Flake Shaw resides at Blair's Farm where the Fi Civic Cooperative and dairymen's groups plan a city merchants and organizations picnic tomorrow. The program begins at 6 with a watermelon cutting, followed by speeches and gatherings.

R. Flake Shaw G County Blair Fi Civic Cooperative Associati Davis

Y M C A life courses to start this week

Homer Coltrane announces junior and senior life courses at the Y M C A to be inaugurated on Wednesday. N E Snyder and P W Hairston will supervise and serve as examiners. Boys and men are invited to contact the Red Cross office for details.

Homer Coltrane American Red Cross N. E. Snyder P. W. Hairston Ston Red Cross

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N. S. Stirewall Auxiliary Woodmen Ercelle Allen Edith Kemp H. M. Schadt Bard’s Department Store C. H. Jarvis Helen Posey Jarvis West Bay Street South Carolina Pauline Wright Peachland R. T. Pressler Kennedy Street Anna Lee Kearns Denton Ray Presslar West Green Street R. T. Presslar Lloyd C. B. Loflin Lover's Leap Virginia Lyde Morgan S.C G. T. Royall Willowbrook Street M. G. Ridge Jackson's Creek Virginia Beach A. L. Ridge Colonial Avenue Jackie Conrad Roanoke Doris Carter Buck Matthews Buddy Dewey Foust Gloria Dewey Lee Isom Betty An T. C Carolina Beach Levi Rogers Della Rogers Siler City W. 8. Cain Rogers Trinity Clyde Reeves Connie Cain Thomasville Betty Croker Carrick Avenue Blowing Rock Moffitt Phyllis Ann Wood Miss Thomas Christian Science By Helen Welshimer Belov Carolina News Briefs Associated Press Hurt Furman Florida Landon Legion's Auxiliary Marjorie Mansfield Colored News Griffith Stadium Blair’s Y.M.C United Market North Main Street
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