Announcements of Society Events and Births in High Point
Society items note bridge parties honoring Mrs. Clyde Ward and Mrs. Ila G Kanoy Venable, a birth announced for Jack Henry Steed, and Mrs. Grady Conally’s return home after surgery. Also covered are Woodman circle garden treats, birthdays, a Raleigh move for Mrs Stevens, plus multiple social gatherings and a Lexington rock party in honor of High Point residents.
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Ward
Sherman Swaim
Cliff Parrish
Bridge
Clyde Ward
New Orleans Teen Dorothy Goff Wins Miss United States Title
Dorothy Goff, blue eyed and 15 to 16, wins Miss United States and Miss Universe titles after traveling from New Orleans to Galveston with her mother and a borrowed outfit budget. The teen returns to a hero’s welcome, paraded through the city and planning a stage career inspired by Marie Dressler.
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New Orleans
Dorothy Dell Goff
Galveston
Dorothy
United States
Goff
Marie Dressler
High Point U D C Chapter Hosts Notable Meeting
The High Point chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held a large gathering at Mrs. C C Robbins south of the city with associate hostesses. Delegates were elected to the state convention in Raleigh and Asheville, plus numerous contributions announced to Confederate memorial funds and educational warrants.
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Laura Wesson
Forrest Murray
Parkway
Herbert Jones
Virginia Ryan
Mary Rogers
Robert Cottam
Nell
Elizabeth Adams
David Macfester
Alice Barbee
Raleigh
Joe Snyder
Asheville
Mary Muse
High Point
Lt. D. C
C. C. Robbins
C. B Mattocks
George Crowell
Dora Richardson
J. E. Kirkman
J. W. Harriss
T.A. Kearns
S. L. Davis
J. A. Morris
H. N. Phillips
C. A. Ring
Irvin Paylor
A. E. Tate
J. E. Marsh
J. S&s. We
North Carolina Division Historical Fund
Matthew Fontaine Maury
Winnie Davis
Travelers and guests noted in local society circle
Rev H N Bowne rector of St Marys Episcopal church returns tomorrow from a two week visit to New York state. Mr and Mrs L Holt McPherson depart for Ridgecrest to stay at Crystal Springs Lodge. M F Crooks Efird store manager and family leave for Concord to visit relatives. Mrs Franklin B Williams of Baltimore is guest of Mrs Bruce Bennett on Sunset drive. Miss Mabel Griffith returned from vacation at Paradise Point and other eastern resorts. Mrs J R Johnson of Honey Path is guest of Mr and Mrs T C Johnson on Sixth street. she is his mother. Miss Juanita Hutchens leaves Wednesday for Richmond Virginia after visiting Miss Oleo Franklin at 617 West Green Street.
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High Point
Lexington
Lexington Dispatch
Sarah Martha Holmes
George H. Coggins
State Street
Betty Russell
Paris
Sarah Frances Vestal
Katherine Eanes
Virginia McCrary
Elizabeth Terry
Grace Scarboro
Alice Myrtle Koonts
Hilda Koonts
Lillian Russell
Jessie Martin
Mary Morris Terry
H. N. Bowne
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
New York State
Franklin B. Williams
Baltimore, Md
Bruce Bennett
Sunset Drive
J. R. Johnson
Honey Path, S. C
T. C Johnson
Sixth Street
Mr. Johnson
Juanita Hutchens
Richmond
Oleo Franklin
West Green Street
Two Teens Push Baby Carriage Camden to Atlantic City
Evelyn Ready aged 15 and Mary McCartney aged 16 arrived in Atlantic City after pushing a baby carriage all the way from Camden. They alternated riding and pushing with each shift lasting about one hour. The buggy wore out its rear tire from heavy use.
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Atlantic City
Bay
Camden
Evelyn Ready
Mary McCartney
Tobacco prices lag last year at Fairmont and Wilson
In Fairmont the official market average at 14.45 per hundred pounds topped the season, with 909 864 pounds sold. Last year on the same day 621 006 pounds averaged 21.17. Congressmen Kerr of Warren ton urges a Justice Department probe into possible price fixing among major tobacco buyers.
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Fairmont
French Settlement at Arkansas Post in 1685
The first settlement in Arkansas was established by the French at Arkansas Post in 1685.
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Arkansas
Arkansas Post
North Carolina expects 880000 children enrolled this fall
State estimates show about 613900 white and 266000 Negro children will attend public schools in 1930 31. Beginners total 190900 with 125000 in high school, while elementary enrollment remains near 500000 as high school growth partially absorbs gains. Schools open primarily in September.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
A. T. Allen
Weather and legal notes mix in polar and convention reports
Reports from Barrow and Manila describe Arctic winds pushing ice from shore after ritual dances and a gypsy canoe tribe study. In New York Mrs Willebrandt challenges the term woman lawyer as Phi Delta Delta delegates push for clarity in the profession.
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New York
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Phi Delta Delta, &A
Before and After Marriage a Toast Turns to Calamity
Tit-Bits reports a humorous tale where before marriage a husband whispered a vow of devotion, comparing danger to the Atlantic, and after marriage he repeats the speech only to be struck by a plate, highlighting comic domestic irony.
Flashes Of Life Sign of Savings Growth in Brooklyn Bank
New York report notes rising savings bank deposits over ten months. Philip A. Benson, treasurer of the Dime Savings Bank of Brooklyn, says the general public is saving money, challenging the notion of widespread unemployment.
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New York
Philip A. Benson
Dime Savings Bank of
Brooklyn
New York Manager Says Concert Demand Up 20 Percent
George Engles who manages 30 musicians notes heavy advance bookings signal public confidence in business conditions and a 20 percent rise in concert demand versus last year.
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New York
George Engles
Gerard laments making a list of the ladies
James W. Gerard dismisses the idea of compiling a list of ladies for his set of 64. He jokes the effort would be a desperate enterprise requiring him to hunt big game in Africa, and that the country could not contain such a feat.
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New York
James W. Gerard
Africa
August Heckscher Birthday Cake at Adams Corner Camp
In Peekskill New York Aug Heckscher philanthropist and his bride celebrated at a camp for women and children at Adams Corner. A birthday cake bright with eight and three candles plus a luck candle marked his years and good fortune.
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Laymon Spry
Hazel Ingram
Archdale
Laymon Sprve
Leatrice
Gordon Lindsay
Billy
Betty Joe Ingram
Arthur Benton
Joe Williams
Joseph Carol Redding
James Williard
Billy Hilton
Beulah
Mary Ann Intram
Richard Eller
Peekskill
N. Y
August Heckscher
Adams Corner
Who's Who in America Adds New Edition
New edition of Who's Who in America announced featuring updated entries for notable Americans. Notables include Bobby Jones, John F. Curry, and John with expansion of biographical profiles and career highlights across multiple fields.
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New York
Who’s Who In
America
Bobby Jones
John F. Curry
John
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Jack Henry
Edgeworth Avenue
Conally
Prom Hospital
Grady Conally
High Point Hospital
Blaine Street
Venable-Kanoy
C. L Kanoy
Ila G
Reed Venable
N. C
Wooopman Circle
Woodman Circle
Piedmont Grove No. 172
J. P. Andrews
Green Street
Stevens
Green Street Baptist Church
H. T. Stevens
Irene Barnette
Society
D. E. Bullard
Garland
Robert H Garland
Woodrow Avenue
Lucile Garland
Margaret Spencer
Annette Pickens
Margaret Agnew
Miss Garland
Lucille Garland
Charlottesvile
Dorothy Preddy
Julia Williard
Danville
Eloise Wright
Helenavis
Albertson
Glenn Albertson
Trinity
B. I. Gordon
Ichmond
Happy Go Lucky
J. H. Kennedy
T. B. Wagoner
J. M. Cameron
W. L. Albertson
J. W. Reddick
Jack Underwood
W. H. Albertson
J. D. Peace
J. M. Robbins
Lois
Fan
Confederate Veterans
Biloxi
Miss
Charles
Traintare
U. D
TAMS
Tan
Moffitt’ S
North Main St
Ethel
Joy
Uuar
M. F. Crooks
Efird’s
Concord
Mabel Griffith
Paradise
Point
Iliar
Honey
Congressman Kerr
Gilbert
Babe Ruth
Gene Tunney
Lon Chaney
Gerard
Point Barrow, Alaska
Manila
Sula Sea
Carl N. Taylor
Beavans
the Ladies’ Store
Myrna Lov
North Main Street
Moran
Mack
A Publix- Saenger Theatre
Iry
Covrisy
Paramount R.K.O
First National
Fox
Metro
United Artists
Warner & Pathe
Pict
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