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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1931

Page

6

Birth of a Son and Local Society Notes Announced

Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Saunders announce the birth of a son Phil lip Ronald at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1704 East Green Street. Epworth League plans an ice cream supper at Trinity M. E. church campus tomorrow at 6 p.m. Rev. G Ray Jordan and Mrs. Jordan expected home after a Western states and Canada motor trip. he will conduct services Sunday. Geraldine Farrar and Miss Ann Roughley visited Miss Dorothy Rankin on Church Street before returning home. Farrar is the opera star’s niece. An all-day singing event at South Side Baptist Church features Prof. T.S. Sloan with multiple quartets and choirs from Denton Lexington and the city. Nora Hinshaw hosted a linen shower for Mrs. Frank Witherspoon with gifts arranged in wedding bells and refreshments provided. The Smith family holds a second annual reunion near Liberty with music, talks, and athletic stunts starting at 10 o’clock. officers and inviting all Smiths and relatives. Debutante Ball plans in Raleigh feature a long list of invited debutantes from across North Carolina, with ball events and keynote figures at the Frank Thompson Gymnasium and Sir Walter hotel, including a luncheon, tea, and cabaret.

F. F. Saunders Phillip Ronald East Green Street South Side Church South Side Baptist Church T.S. Sloan South Carolina Lanning Denton Carlton Quartet Lexington Crescent Quartet Emmett Crouch R. P. Smith Liberty Jim Smith Floyd Smith Raleigh Terpsichorean Club Frank Thompson Gymnasium North Carolina Sir Walter Hotel Intercolegiate Club Virginia Dare Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Josiah William Bailey Dlebs Marshalls Sa- Ta Busbee Margaret Sherrill Bille Freeman Martha Tillery Margaret Crowder Suzanne Tucker Elizabeth Allen Weldon Felicia Allen Louisburg Betty Armfield Asheboro Elizabeth Blue Fayetteville Mary Long Battle Rocky Mount Christine Thompson Dunn Peter Whithead Wilson Ruth Buchan Henderson Angelia Morrison Charlotte Julia Brown Tarboro Margaret Blanton Shelby Jane Boat- Wright Wilmington Elizabeth Cox Wadesboro Mary Copenning Rockingham Mary Clark Elizabethtown Doris Chamblee Zebulon Mattie Wiggins Cameron Warrenton Sara Dorsett Salisbury Hazel Eubanks Hendersonville Hettie English Mount Olive Sarah Efird Winston-Salem Carolyn Fuller Durham Margaret French Lumberton Mary Holland Falls Gastonia Grace Hutchinson High Point Kathleen Hatcher Kinston Bessie Hall Lincolnton Douglas Long Greensboro Frances McCormick Scotland Neck Annette McClean Washington Mary McKessan Statesville Louise Nicholson Littleton Elizabe Nunn New Bern Lola da Page Pinehurst Martha Pierce Mary Stringfield Goldsboro Roselyn Smitherman Troy Mary Byrd Saunders Elizabeth City Julia Taylor Oxford Frances Williams Williamston Carolyn Winston Chapel Hill Paul A. Tillery, Jr Robert McGee John R. Park, Jr Sherwood Jones Wisner Chamblee Betsy Armfield Nettle Alice Woods Asheville Pat Holderman Alice Alexander Dot Diamond Peggy Foreman Mary Neil Moody Jane Morrison Maggie Morrison Montroze Patterson Courtland Preston Sussanne Simmons Betsy Tate Lila Tucker Sara Williamson Clinnton Jane Ellen Thompson Elizabeth Graham Concord Askins Ivey Eliza Moosely Hatcher Betty McNeil Orpah Clements Ethel Cramer Margaret Lewis Martin Lyon Mary Duke Lyon Phyllis MacMullen Dorothy Clark Ann Gaster Mary McBine Dorothy Finkston Eleanor Steadman Pauline Webb Jennie Grey Barkley Louise Heston Susanna Jones Kitty Moore Sara Katherine Taylor Elizabeth Rhea Jane Carlton Adelaide Fortune Linda Gorrell Alice Grubbs Mary Berton Page Howard Margaret Leake Beverly Moore Mary Henri Robinson Helen Shuford Greenville Lib Winslow Hamlet Mary James Betsy Cooper Mishew Crudupp Margaret Player Sarah Summons Francis Weeks Sarah Denny Velva Hayden Clare Case Ingram Elizabeth Jones Louise Elizabeth Caldwell Eva Davis English Mary Scott McLean Starkey Moore Ernestine Flowers

Local residents return from trips and visits

Peorle Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Rawley leave today to spend the weekend at Paradise Point. Mrs. Katherine Meroney and her niece Mary Meroney of Mocksville visit Mrs. Silas McBee at the Madison. Mrs. J. M. McAdams and daughters Dennyce Ina Selma Clapp return from western North Carolina travels. D. M. Pollock and Mary Perry Pollock with DeCoursey Pollock Jr of Fort Myers Fla arrive for a Farriss Ave visit. John and Lawson Tucker Fred Delapp Earl Johnson and Peck Gaddis return from a stay at Coney Island and nearby points. W. J. Fraley Mrs. Virginia Fraley Chase Idol Jr Frank Parker and Billy Fraley return from ten days at Lake Junaluska.

Katherine Meroney Mary Meroney Mocksville Silas McBee Madison D. M. Pollock Mary Perry Pollock DeCoursey, Jr Fort Myers, Fla L. J. Ingram Farriss Avenue John and Lawson Tucker Fred Delapp Earl Johnson Peck Gaddis Coney Island N. Y W. J. Fraley Virginia Fraley Chase Idol, Jr Frank Parker Billy Fraley Lake Junaluska

Emperor Lays Cornerstone At Abyssinia Wireless Station

Ras Tafari king of Abyssinia laid the cornerstone of a new government wireless transmitting station in Addis Ababa with a silver trowel and pomp. Government officials and foreign diplomats attended as an Italian company was contracted to construct the station.

Addis Abba Ras_ Tafari Abyssinia

Human skull found near Odessa under nose teeth, rifle nearby

A human skull with two teeth protruding under the nose was unearthed west of Odessa by Will Hayes of Monahans. He also found a rusted Sharpe rifle bearing serial number 8, suggesting manufacture in 1845. Hayes speculates the gun was carried on an immigrant train.

Odessa Tex Here Will Hayes Monahans Hayes Sharpe

Waltz Revival Trims Gigolos as Old Timers Return

London news notes a return of the waltz as London dance halls pivot from tango, rumba, fox trot, and jazz. The mid dle aged man leads now, recalling older steps and handkerchief etiquette. Blue Danube and Merry Widow waltz top the music, with rapid continental and slow rhythmic forms both mentioned.

London Vienna Continent America

State of child health shows long term gains

A scientist reports that child physique, clothing, and cleanliness have improved dramatically over time. He notes a hundredfold improvement versus 30 years ago, fifty percent better than 11 years ago, and that infant mortality has halved since 1900.

Twin tomatoes captivate readers at Enterprise window

A reporter spots a twin tomato among the many summer garden freaks in the Enterprise window. Miss Sadie Sechrest of 1498 North Hamilton street is praised for not showing a twin tomato, turning the story into news. Flowers decorate the home with silver dining ware and a pineapple linen table cover.

Enterprise Sadie Sechrest North Hamilton Street

Lexington Tea Party Highlights Mrs Moffitt Home

Lexington Aug 22 One of the week’s finest social events was a tea at Mrs Ralph D Moffitts West Second Avenue home from 4 30 to 6 00. About seventy five callers were welcomed by Miss Rosa Moffitt and a reception line led by Mrs Moffitt with guests including Miss Alma Fowlkes and Miss Jane Toms. Music featured by Mrs Casper Timberlake at the piano and tea servers arranged by Miss Pearle Moffitt. The hostess chose pink and green as the color motif.

Lexington Ralph D. Moffitt West Second Avenue Rosa Moffitt Alma Fowlkes Selma Ala Jane Toms Salisbury H. Cloyd Philpott John B. Craven Gordon Smith Thomasville Louis Bowles Weldon W. H. Moffitt W. O. Burgin Pearle Moffitt Sarah Dunlop White Mary Raper Caroline Holmes Sarah March Walser Madeline Thompson W. Bryce Hunt Paul Bernhardt Casper Timberlake Charles Wall, Jr Joe V. Moffitt Betsy Moffitt

Dinner Bridge Honoring Miss Anna Dally in Lexington

Miss Gladys Shuford hosted a Saturday dinner bridge at her South Lexington home honoring guest Miss Anna Dally of Pittsboro. High score went to Mrs. Charles V. Sink, low to Miss Zoe Richey. prizes included a travel portfolio.

Anna Dally Pittsboro Gladys Shuford South Lexington Charles V. Sink Miss Shuford Laura Richey Greenville S. C Wilma Hull Charlotte Edyth Freeman Greensboro B. L. Tritt Miss Hull Miss Richey Miss Freeman Mable Parks Frank Tyinger Johnny Caldwell C. Wilson, Jr Billie Freeman Laque Richey Bill Thomas Tobe Roach Worth Bishop Asheville

Entertain at Bridge Hosts Honor at Erlanger Party

Miss Nell Tritt and Miss Zoe Richey served as joint hostesses at a bridge party held Thursday evening at Miss Tritt’s Erlanger home. The event honored three guests in attendance with courteous hospitality.

Nell Tritt Zoe Richey Miss Tritt Erlanger

Plenty Of Fish For Anglers In Massachusetts

Boston report states the state fish and game department stocked ponds and streams with 1,373,934 game fish this year. More than 80 percent are already at legal catch size, promising anglers plenty of good luck.

Boston Massachusetts State Fish and Game Department

Also Mentioned on This Page

Epworth League Trinity M. E. Church Trinity School Jordans G. Ray Jordan Wesley Memorial Church Rankin Geraldine Farrar Littleston Ann Raughley Dover Dorothy Rankin Church Street Western Maryland College Westminster Farrar Hinshaw Frank Witherspoon Nora Hinshaw G. H. Tillotson Vine Street Dorothy Tillotson Mrs. Witherspoon Nora Ethel Ancey Hindshaw Alta Vincannon Estelle Harris Fannie Croker Kate Trotter Betty Lawrence Helen Waring Margaret Briggs Mary Cheatham Jessie Paul Coley Dorothy Dillon New Jean Ruth Davis Elizabeth Gilmour Mary Graham Emma Green Hattie Johnson Helen MacMillan Mary. Z. Stockard Louise Wood Margaret Abbott Lynda Banks Virginia Lewis House Jean Lassiter Hula B. Beach Katherine Maynard Dorothy Taylor Sara C. Taylor Windsor Ruth Lyon June Craige Frances Fletcher Lucy FoHin Louise Galloway Margaret Gorrell Susann Hill Nancy O'Hanlon Margaret Williams Wrightsville Beach Florence Ford Alice Burwell Lucy Backerville Bobbie Jones Katherine Scoggin P. S Moffitt’s Tricorn Chic Eugenie Margaretdams Miss Adams Peorle J. P. Rawley Paradise Point J. M. McAdams Dennyce Ina Lexington Society Giadgi Parker Matthe Miss Shufford Beavans the Ladies’ Store Thompson’s Shoe Store Jacob Boot Shop North Main
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