Evening Lawn Party Is Popular August Fete
An evening lawn party offers a stylish yet affordable entertaining option with outdoor lighting creating a fairyland setting. Suggestions include underwater or behind-rock lighting, a centerpiece punch bowl on a mirror, or a frosty punch with decorative ice. Recip es feature Sparkling Fruit Punch and Butterscotch Cookies, with simple refreshments for large gatherings and optional elaborate fare for smaller events.
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Joan Adams
High Point to Welcome WMFR Radio Station this September
High Point gains its first broadcasting station WMFR after Secretary of State Stacey W Wade grants charter to WMFR Inc. The studio will be in the old Efird building on South Main with antennas atop Security National Bank. Frequency set at 1200 kilocycles. Wayne M Nelson of Greensboro to oversee operations with local directors W L York and C A York.
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High Point
WMFR
Stacey W. Wade
Wmfr Inc
Wayne M. Nelson
Greensboro
W.L. York
C. A. York
The
Broadcasting Company
Efird
South Main Street
Security National Bank
Sheraton Hotel
Nelson
WBRIG
Beauty Routine For Women In Eastern Cities
A reader advice piece promotes a weekly beauty date with a bath, cream, tonic and mask routine. It emphasizes relaxation, self care, and grooming tasks including nails, feet, elbows and eyebrows, with a long brushing session to finish.
Parliament Approves Toronto Island Tunnel Project
Canada’s Parliament approves a C$1,000,000 tunnel linking downtown Toronto to the new airport on the Toronto Island in Toronto Bay. The plan envisions a direct route to connect city core with the airport facility.
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Toronto
Toronto Bay
Royal Air Force Strength Reported at Ninety Four Squadrons
The Royal Air Force is described as comprising 94 squadrons. This figure appears in the historical military overview noting the scale of Britain’s air power.
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Great Britain
Royal Air Force
Forest Fire Reporting Request Sparks Aviation Action
An aviation request urges airlines to report all forest fires by radio to aid the Forestry Department in preventing serious conflagrations. The move aims to improve rapid response and coordinated firefighting efforts across affected regions.
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Phota
Los Angeles
S. Forestry Department
Credit purchases drive one in five gas station sales
A survey shows that twenty percent of sales at gasoline service stations are made on credit while seven of ten stations offer charge accounts.
Touring vacationer guards against fuel waste warns of open throttle
A touring vacationer should minimize fuel use by avoiding wide open throttle to conserve efficiency and extend range during trips. The note cautions drivers to manage acceleration and engine load for better mileage.
Two-Day Session Opens as High Point Court Hears Cases
Jane Blanton charged with lottery and liquor law violations walks through a two day municipal court session. Several cases are dismissed or not pressed as the calendar moves slowly. Judge Lewis B. Teague presides with proceedings resuming tomorrow after a midday recess.
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Jane Blanton
High Point
Blantoh
Ben A. Woodell
Ivey Phillips
Richard Harrison
W. R. Sowers
Walter Eccles
John Stoner
Della Baldwin
Alberta Colston
Lewis B. Teague
Mrs J C Bobo Recovers From Tonsil Operation
Friends note Mrs J C Bobo of Thurston street is recovering well after a tonsil operation performed Saturday morning. Mrs S B Stapleton and her son Baxter Jr of Greensboro are visiting the city with the former's sister Mrs A Bo.
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J. C. Bobo
Thurston Street
S. B. Stapleton
Baxter's Jr
Greensboro
City
Ag Ae
Foundation of Smartness Wrap Around Slip Pattern 9070
Advertisement for An Martin pattern 9070 a wrap around slip with backless design and lace front. Describes fabrics sizes 32, 26, 38, 49, 42, 44, 46 and yardage, pricing and ordering through The Enterprise Pattern Department in New York.
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Marian Martin
Martin
Sena
Ace
Uae
Enterprise Pattern Department
Wisth St
New York
Civitan speaker Capt Bird Thompson entertains club
Capt Bird Thompson ships officer and veteran seafarer spoke at the High Point Civitan lunch today. He shared Gulf Stream mysteries and storm anecdotes while the club plans an afternoon 5 o'clock game at City Lake Park and a Thursday diamond match with Life Insurance Co of Virginia as part of a district meeting. A Bay Street School sea lecture is set for August 30 sponsored by the Boy Scouts with Euen W. Hackney introducing him.
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Bird Thompson
High Point Civitan Club
Civitan Club
City Lake Park
The
Life Insurance Company of Virginia
City Lake
Capt. Thompson
Gulf Stream
Bay Street
Boy Scouts of America
Euen W. Hackney
Tecutive
Shadow at Helena post office spooks guards
A shadow flashed at the Helena Montana post office prompting guards to draw pistols and police to respond. The figure claimed to be a new janitor arriving at 3 am and promised to begin work at 6 am, easing tension.
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Helena
Mont
Cafe owner in Oakland closes shop then returns to find door blocked
George Ritzel who runs a cafe used by the traffic police in Oakland shuts his place with a "gone fishing" sign. When he returns a huge rock is rolled against the door requiring ten men and a truck to clear it.
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Oakland
Calif
George Ritzel
Angier
Baker’s Night Alarm Sparks Rescue At Dawn
A bakery truck driver named Herbert G. Winterbottom woke at 3 15 a m to smoke from a neighbor’s window. He alerted the neighbor Dr F J Norman and hurried to report for work on time. Norman rushed upstairs and rescued his daughter who was overcome by smoke.
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Deb Moines
Herbert G. Winterbottom
F. J. Norman
Park district invites contest for best rubbish receptacle
Chicago park officials announced a design contest for the most beautiful rubbish receptacle. First prize is $100 and entries are invited from designers aiming to attract waste disposal in public spaces.
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Chicago
Park District
Misses Della and Sarah Copeland Visit Kearns Family
Misses Della and Sarah Copeland, of Kinston, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos R. Kearns on Hillcrest Drive. They are sisters of Mrs. Kearns.
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Della
Sarah Copeland
Kinston
Amos R. Kearns
Hillcrest Drive
Misses Copeland
Kearns
Women’s Mission Society Meets at Mrs Cochran Home
The W. H. F. and Mission Society of St. Stephens A. M. E. Zion church met at Mrs. G Cochran’s home on 700 East Street. Mrs. J. F. Dunn gave a vivid report on the Quadrental Missionary Convention in Indianapolis. Refreshments were served to attending members.
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G. Cochran
W. H
Society of St. Stephens A. M Zson
Mrs. Dunn
J. F. Dunn
Hattie Fowler
Della Hoover
Mamie Williamson
Ida White
C. R. Roundtree
Annie Strong
L. C. Clegg
Allie Crawford
Beatrice Leach
William Patterson
Surprise Birthday Party for Mr Hinson Held at Home
Mrs Roxie Hinson charmingly entertained a group of friends at a surprise party for her husband on Alder Street Friday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs L J Chavis Mr and Mrs J Goy Mesdames W Torrence C Freeman W M Mock Mary Allen Je Belo and L H Caldwell Mesars CC T White D W Bowman G H Hunt Henry Steele Belvin Mock William Williams and Australia Mason.
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Roxie Hinson
Alder Street
L. J. Chavis
J. Goy
Triity Club Plans Pre Labor Day Ball at Friendly Lake
The Hi-Players club of Winston-Salem Greensboro area the Blue Eagle club of High Point and the Collegians club of Greensboro forming the H B C club stage a Pre Labor Day ball at Friendly Lake on Friday evening August 30. Music by the Pythian Broadcasters and Jones Morrissey Tar Heel Syncopators. An amplifying system will be used to carry sound throughout the pavilion.
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Triity Club
Friendly Lake
Hi-Players Club
Winston-Balem
Blue Eagle Club
High Point
Collegians Club
Greensboro
H. B. C. Club
Pythian Broadcasters
Winston Salem
Jones Morrissey
Century Club Dance Draws Crowds From Surrounding Towns
The first annual ball of the Twentieth Century club was held at Killy Arcade Monday night drawing many attendees from neighboring towns and showcasing local talent and festivity.
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Century Club
Killy Arcade
Summer Club Dances Draw Local and Nearby Youth
A lively summer club dance drew many local residents and a large turnout from nearby communities. Music was supplied by the Millers Southern Troubadours of Greensboro.
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Millers Southern Troubadours
Greensboro
Miss Ailian McCollum Returns From Lynchburg Visit
Miss Ailian McCollum of Leonard street has returned from Lynchburg Virginia where she visited her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Crawford Harris. Mrs H C Clark and children of Willowbrook street left for South Carolina to visit relatives in various sections of the state.
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Ailian McCollum
Leonard Street
Lynchburg, Va
Crawford Harris
H. C. Clark
Willowbrook Street
South Carolina
Mrs Kearns Returns After Extended Trip
Mrs. Luther B. Kearns returns to the city after a six week trip to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Connecticut and New York. She spent most time in Washington with friends Mr and Mrs J M Graves hosted her and she visited several points of interest reporting a highly pleasant journey.
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Kearns
Luther B. Kearns
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Connecticu
New York
J. M. Graves
Leatrice Lindley Injured After Bicycle Fall Into Glass
Leatrice Lindley 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs F B Lindley of Archdale suffered a severe cut on her right arm when she fell from a bicycle into the glass front of Hassells store. She was taken to Burrus Clinic for treatment and later returned home under care.
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Leatrice Lindley
F. B. Lindley
Archdale
R. ©. Hassell
Burrus Clinic
Leatrice
Robber Arrest in Aurora After Gunpoint Demand
A police squad investigated after gun shot reports in Aurora. John Bodish, 21, recently paroled from Pontiac reformatory, was arrested for robbery after allegedly holding Carl Lindquist, 30, at gunpoint to demand money.
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Aurora
Ill
John Bodish
Pontiac Reformatory
Carl Lindquist
Bodish
Markeman
Southern belles to attend veterans reunion in Amarillo
In Amarillo Texas the 45th annual United Confederate Veterans reunion will draw about 2000 female attendees including sponsors matrons and descendants. The event runs September 8 to 12 with connected meetings of Confederate veterans and memorial associations. President Roosevelt Congressmen Allred and Tingley participation outlined. US Marine Band to play. $10000 federal support cited.
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Amarillo
Texas
Yesteryear
United Confederate Veterans
Roosevelt
Marvin Jones
James V. Allred
Clyde Tingley
New Mexico
Southwest
United States Marine Band
Congress
Pegram Family Reunion Set For September 1 At Goodwill Church
The seventh annual Pegram reunion will be held at Goodwill Church three miles north of Orsville on Sunday September 1 starting at 11 o'clock. Reunion committees meet at 10. A basket lunch is planned at 12:30. Attendees should bring food baskets. W A Pegram of Winston-Salem is president and Miss Bessie B Pegram of Stokesdale is secretary.
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Pegram
Goodwill
Orsville
W. A. Pegram
Winston-Salem
Reunion Association
Bessie B. Pegram
Stokesdale
Harriss Covington to Open New York Office
Harriss Covington Hosiery Mills announced a New York office at 93 Worth street with EB A Pumphrey in charge. Pumphrey will liaise with chain stores and jobbers for the men’s fancy half hose line. The High Point mill is led by president and general manager J Welch Harriss, son of the founder. H P Morrison is sales manager.
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New York
Harriss-Covington Hosiery Mills
EB. A. Pumphrey
Worth Street
Pumphrey
Harris-Covington Mill
High Point
Ite
J. Welch Harriss
H. P. Morrison
Two Randolph County Residents Die in Road Crash
In Asheboro near route 70 three miles south a truck struck a stalled car as Mrs. George Simmons 85 and her eight year old son assisted Wade Hursey to move the vehicle to a gas station operated by Simmons’s husband. Both were killed. Hursey was treated for injuries.
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Asheboro
George Simmons
Here
Simmons
Hareey
Randolph Hospital
Poundings For Rev Suits And Wife By Congregations
Rev Edw Suits pastor of Rankin Memorial church and Mrs Suits received an old fashioned pounding at 801 Woodrow Ave last night the second in a week Members of Rankin Memorial church brought foods fruits vegetables and gifts Following earlier visits by West Thomasville church the minister expressed warm appreciation for the kindness shown by his congregations
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Edw. Suits
Rankin Memorial Methodist Protestant Church
Passenger car and truck factories employment in 1934
Passenger car and truck factories employed 73 168 persons in 1934, reflecting the scale of the industry and its impact on manufacturing employment during the period.
Hopson Admits Profits From Gas and Electric System
Howard Hopson acknowledged profits of 3 187 000 drawn by his family from 1929 through 1938 from the Associated Gas and Electric system. He said earnings came via private companies selling services to the system as interrogations intensified in a Senate lobby probe led by Senator Schwellenbach. Contempt procedures loomed if he did not answer questions.
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Washington
Howard
Hopson
Associated Gas and Electric System
Senate
Schwellenbach
Dwash
William A. Hill
Chesley W. Harney
Deep River Youth Class Holds Regular Business Meeting
The Deep River church Young People's Class met Friday night with Misses Pauline and Nell Thornton chairing. After business a social hour followed with dainty refreshments. Mrs. Alice Stuart and Miss Edna Corum visited Dora M. Horney the previous Wednesday.
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Deep River Church
Pauline
Newl Thornton
Alice Stuart
Edna Corum
Dora M. Horney
Crutchfields Visit With Bames Return Home
Mr and Mrs Crutchfield who spent a week with Mr and Mrs Tom Bame return ed to High Point Saturday.
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Mrs. Crutchfield
Tom Bame
High Point
Joneses Visit Daugther and Family at Guilford College
Mr and Mrs T Jd Jones spent Sunday afternoon with daughter and family Mr and Mrs Arthur Yates at Guilford College Rt 1.
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T. Jd. Jones
Arthur Yates
Guilford College
Visitors from Mayodan Spend Weekend Here
Mre Tugsies and daughters Besie and Ruby traveled from Mayodan to spend the weekend with relatives, enjoying time together away from home.
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Mre
Tugsies
Besie
Ruby
Mayodan
Beulah Skeen Dines With Foster and Mrs Lloyd
Mise Beulah Skeen was the dinner guest Sunday of W. A. GO. Foster and sister, Mrs Nora Lloyd, at their home.
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Mise Beulah Skeen
W. A. GO. Foster
Nora Lloyd
White family from near Durham visits relatives here
Mr and Mrs Herman White and their children from near Durham visited relatives in the area Thursday, stopping to catch up with family and share news.
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Herman White
Near Durham
Invited Guests Attend Gathering Hosted by Mrs Wood
Mrs Nell Idol Mrs Faye Yates Mrs Letty Jordan Mrs T J Jones and Pearl Jones were guests invited by Mrs M A Wood on Wednesday.
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Nell Idol
Faye Yates
Letty Jordan
T. J. Jones
Pearl Jones
M. A
Illnesses Reported For Two Local Residents
Mrs. Frank Smith has been confined to her bed for a week with sickness. Mrs. Eva Thornton has been ill for several days and is somewhat improved.
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Frank Smith
Eva Thornton
Preaching Series to Start Next Sunday at Local Church
A series of meetings will begin here next Sunday evening August 26 with strong attendance expected. Pastor Joseph de states Bascom Rollineste will provide the preaching as announced.
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Bascom Rollineste
Joseph de
Free Coal Offered With Heatrola Orders
Residents line up for free coal with every Heatrola ordered before August 31 as part of Household Appliance Company fifteenth anniversary event. Dealers nationwide join in celebrating the invention which has transformed home heating over 15 years.
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Household Appliance Company
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