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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1937
Page
6
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Miss Marian Stedman was chosen president of the Asheboro Business and Professional Women's club succeeding Miss Alma Kee. Miss Woodford Teere was advanced to vice president, with regular supper setup for August 24 at 6 30 in the Methodist Episcopal church social room. The meeting discussed committee duties and charter closure rules. Dr C V Reynolds state health officer visited Asheboro during the counts.
Final plans for a Greensboro social dance feature the Trumpeteers with Charles Hudson hosting at Sedgeboro Manor tomorrow evening. Hammett Cecil Jr and Bernard Fowler lead a 10 to 2 timing with Ruth Garris as vocalist. Chaperones include Mr and Mrs Cliff King Jr and others from High Point and Winston-Salem.
Bobbie and Buddy Loflin were honored with a birthday party by their mother Mrs G C Loflin at their Thissell street home Monday afternoon. Bobbie is seven and Buddy five. They enjoyed ice cream cake and games with Ruth Howell Nora Bundy Joyce Cox and others attending.
The Chinese dolphin, though blind, can catch and devour fish that have normal eye sight, showing surprising hunting ability despite its lack of sight.
In Randleman on Monday afternoon teachers in the M. P. Primary department entertained their pupils with a watermelon feast on the church lawn. After eating melons, games followed as several children joined the celebration.
Residents and visitors appear in a busy social field from Rockaway Beach to Charlotte and Griffin. Lewis Sutker travels with his mother to Balti more and New York City for about ten days while Mrs. Mary Scott visits family in Charlotte. Others include Miss Cora Scott, Miss Della Stroup, Thurston Earle and several families visiting relatives and friends around Leaksville, Griffin, Burlington, and Thomasville.
Mrs. William B. McGarity of Belton and Miss Christine McGarity of Fort Worth visit hosts Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Wishart on Steele street. Richard Bennett spends the week at Paradise Point with Richard Hargett. Mrs. Blanche H. Owen and son John Owens return from a two week tour of Washington D C and other northern points. Betty Frances Forrest shows improvement after a tongue operation. Mrs. Frank Remfrey and Mrs. Irving Hooker return from two weeks in New York City and Asbury Park New Jersey with relatives.
A mother laments that her children, though dutiful and employed, spend more time at parties and entertainment than at home. She seeks practical ways to keep them connected, affectionate, and rooted in family life despite their busy social schedules.
A widow writes that she supported her children through education and now feels lonely as they grow distant. She asks for guidance on what to say to them to bridge the gap and ease her loneliness seven days a week.
A cautious speaker counsels a wise mother to let her children have a good time now while youth remains carefree. She warns that later responsibilities and hardship will come, and that understanding and appreciation will grow with experience.
Mrs Robert C Rapp entertained the Contract club at her Fisher Ferry street home with two tables of play. Mrs R M Cooksey won the high score prize a manicure set while Mrs G E Crowell earned the guests prize handkerchiefs. Hostesses gave out extra handkerchiefs to Mrs Roy Proctor and Mrs C L White Jr and a two course luncheon followed with attendees listed.
The speaker advises not to feel badly about children seeking their own lives and fun, noting that youths are selfish by nature and focused on work and friends, which may leave parents feeling their world is empty despite their devotion.
Philippine and American officials held a toast to President Manuel Quezon of the Philippines before well wishers in Manila. U.S. High Commissioner Paul V. McNutt was invited to join as the toasts were offered with approval despite earlier instructions. Quezon laughed and reciprocated the gesture in an informal call.
Mr and Mrs E M Sears announce the birth of twin sons Ronald James and Robert born on Wednesday at their home 612 Everett Street.
The county health officer Dr George Suner states the health department has made a significant impact in Randolph County outlining steps taken and the current health status.
The passage urges maintaining privacy and measured parental involvement with youngsters. It advises entertaining at home upon invitation, staying interested without intruding, and cultivating personal interests and outside friendships such as church work, clubs, needlework, or reading. It also suggests inviting lonely friends to occasional outings.
As children age they will likely show more consideration for their parents and recognize what was done for them. Maintaining affection will strengthen family ties as they mature.
Miss Evelyn Webb returns to her home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Webb in New Canaan Connecticut and staying with Mrs. Spencer G. Carleton formerly Miss Katherine Lambeth in Gardner Massachusetts and friends in Greenwich Connecticut.
Mrs Charlies F Lambeth and her sister Miss Lois Johnson have returned to Thomasville after a long trip overseas. They arrived in New York Tuesday aboard the S S Normandie and reached their home today.
Mr and Mrs BE C Jernigan and daughter Helen of Red Oak spent the weekend with Mrs Jernigan's mother Mrs F D Jones Two other daughters Suzanne and Peggy joined them on the return trip after visiting their grandmother Miss Louise Tate of Columbia SC who had visited Mrs R H Phillips and then left Tuesday to visit her sister Mrs Lea Blalock in Greensboro NC
The guidance emphasizes being sympathetic and ready to help in any way to keep the home a joyful space. It advises not to appear overworked or fretful and to avoid persistent complaints about loneliness that might cause guilt in others.
An old advertisement promotes Doan's as a remedy for backaches and rheumatic pains. It claims the product removes acids and waste from the body and promises rapid relief through a simple daily regimen.
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