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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1938

Page

6

State C E Camp Brought to Close at Winston-Salem

The first annual Youth and Youth Leaders camp sponsored by the North Carolina Christian Endeavor Union concluded at Camp Betty Hastings seven miles north of Winston-Salem. High Point attendees included Lather & Medlin as camp directors, with Rev. Nate Taylor delivering the closing address and Miss Helen Dyer leading a candlelight service. The state board voted to make the event an annual affair.

The North Carolina Christian Endeavor Union Betty Hastings Winston-Salem High Point Includin Lather & Medlin Nate Taylor Charlotte Helen Dyer Robert Smith Liberty Glenn Lambert Specia Greensboro State Board

Grace Jester and A G Deviney wed at South Main M E church

Miss Grace Jester and A G Deviney were married Sunday morning August 25 at the South Main M E church parsonage with Rev N C Williams officiating. The couple, no attendants, planned a wedding breakfast at the Hotel Lexington and will reside at 607 Hedrick Street High Point after September 1.

Grace Jester A. G. Deviney J. EB. Jesuf South Main M. E N. C. Williams J. B. Jester Carolina Container Company Business and Professional Girls Club Mr. Deviney J. A. Deviney Cleveland County Rex Lexington

Ladies' Bridge at Wood Country Club Tuesday

The bi weekly ladies bridge event for club members and invited guests will be held tomorrow at 10 o clock at the clubhouse. Hostesses are Mesdames Clifford EB Lehmann and J H McCall. A luncheon will follow. reservations should be made with club management before tomorrow morning.

The Wood Country Club Clifford EB. Lehmann J. H. McCall

Jo Ann Wright Feted At Eighth Birthday Party

A children's party honored Jo Ann Wright on her eighth birthday at the home of her mother Mrs. W A Hussey 701 Hines Street. M T Wright directed games and photos were taken. Pink and white decorations and balloon favors accompanied dainty refreshments as gifts from friends were exchanged.

Jo Ann Wright M. T. Wright W. A. Hussey Hines Street Jo Ann Joyce Jean Dawkins Jeanne Clary Nancy McCulloch Barbara Jean Fogleman Pegsy Greenway Sylvia Tate Wade Doris Hines Betty Hargier Evelyn Lois Wise Betty Jo Lilly Sue Myers Tommy McMahon Leon Millikan, Jr David Lee Wagner Terrell Atkins Annie Morgan Emily Callicutt

Pearl Hunsucker Weds Alien R Byerley in Lexington

Announcement from here reports the marriage of Pearl Hunsucker to Alien R Byerley in Lexington North Carolina on Saturday August 27. The ceremony at the Baptist parsonage was performed by Rev Gaines. The couple will reside at 51 Mangum Avenue with witnesses Mr and Mrs Troy Byerley.

Pearl Hunsucker R. Byerley Lexington N. C Baptist Parsonage Gaines Byerley J. H. Hunsucker Howard Strickland

When danger threatens the grebe dives under water

A note on the grebe behavior shows it tucks its young under wings and retreats beneath the water to shield them from danger. The description highlights parental care in a waterfowl context.

Local residents return from visits and moves noted

Mrs Hoke Bullard and children Hoke Jr Betty Moore and John Moore Bullard came home last evening from Lake Junaluska and Marion. Mr Bullard joined them for the trip. Mr and Mrs Charles F Tom Hinson are in New York at the Ambassador hotel and plan to return Wednesday. S D Cashwell is seriously ill at 519 South Hamilton Street. Bruce Carraway family hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs John Roberts and two young sons from Winston Salem. Mrs Dallas Culler was moved to Burrus Memorial hospital for treatment. Miss Marietta Bond and Mrs George Warren with niece Miss Marietta Moore left Baltimore and Washington after visiting Mr and Mrs Gawthrop at 1200 Cedrow Avenue. Rupert T Pickens is out again after bronchial influenza. Mrs P Anthony has returned home from Charlotte. Mr and Mrs E R Yarborough and others came home after the weekend. Earl A Byrum and family have moved to Gantt apartments from West Lexington Avenue.

Hoke Bullard Hoke, Jr Betty Moore John Moore Bullard Forest Hill Drive Lake Junaluska Marion Charles F. Tom Hinson New York City Ambassador Hotel Marietta Bond Baltimore, Md George M. Warren Washington, D. C J. A. Gawthrop Marietta Moore Baltimore Gawthrop Cedrow Avenue Rupert T. Pickens Florham Avenue Mr. Pickens

Lebanon C. E. society holds regular meeting and Children’s Day service

The Lebanon C E society met at 6:30 in the church C E room with Francis Payne leading. Lois Yakley spoke on inspiration from the State C E Camp at Camp Betty Hastings in Winston Salem. Members then joined a special church service for the annual Children’s Day led by the pastor.

Lebanon

Publisher Injured In Auto Crash In Fayetteville

Fayetterville August 29. F Grover Britt publisher of the Sampson Independent and former NC Press Association president was injured in a head on collision near the Fayetteville railroad depot. Johnnie Wester a tour driver was arrested on careless and reckless driving charges.

Fayetteville F. Grover Britt Clinton Sampson Independent North Carolina Press Association T. T. Timberlake Johnnie Wester

German Club Annual Meeting at Emerywood

Piedmont German Club members are urged to attend the annual meeting at Emerywood Country Club Wednesday at 7 15 p m J Welch Harriss president announces election of new officers and board plus fall business updates

Piedmont German Club Emerywood Country Club J. Welch Harriss

Reid Couple Honored On First Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J W Hayworth hosted a dinner at 406 West Bay Street Sun day to honor Mr and Mrs Theodore Reid their granddaughter on the occasion of their first wedding anniversary due Tuesday August 30 Guests included the Reids their baby son Gary and Mr and Mrs Hayworth Misses Martha and May Hayworth Clarence and Jakie Hayworth

J W. Hayworth Weat Bay Street Theodore Reid Mrs. Reid Gary Mrs. Hayworth Martha May Hayworth Clarence Jakie Hayworth

Move Here From Rocky Mount Gawthrop Family Arrives

Mrs. Alan B Gawthrop and Grace Edna arrive with Mr Gawthrop from Rocky Mount to join his family and establish their home in this city They reside temporarily with J A Gawthrop at 1200 Cedron Avenue Mr Gawthrop is employed by Gate City Life Insurance Co here Louis Huff Welcomes Son Louis Jr Born August 24 at Winston Road Home Helen Mozelle Rice is mother prior to marriage

Alan B. Gawthrop Grace Edna Rocky Mount Mr. Gawthrop J. A. Gawthrop Cedron Avenue Gate City Life Insurance Company Chas Charles Louis Huff Louis, Jr Winston Road Mra Huff Helen Mozelle Rice

Burlington Mills Plans Remodeling at Silk Street Mill

Burlington Mills Inc will begin remodeling at its Silk Street mill immediately. The project follows a permit issued today and costs about 35000. Dermont Construction Co. is the general contractor for the work.

Burlington Mills, Inc Silk Street Mill Silk Street Aedding Y &i. Hk. Ingram Dermont Construction Company

Birthday Dinner At Mrs Everett Leonard Home

Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Everett Leonard in High Point route 8 yesterday to honor Mrs Leonard on her birthday. About 150 people attended the dinner and devotional services were led by Rev T H Myers from Reidsville. Vocal duets by the Leonard daughters highlighted the music program.

Everett Leonard High Point Route 8

Green Phalanger of Australia Bears Unique Fur Color

The green phalanger of Australia is the only known animal with green fur. This distinctive trait sets it apart in the animal kingdom and draws scientific interest from researchers studying color genetics and camouflage.

Australia

Kernersville Church Groups Hold Regular Meetings There

Kernersville report covers Missionary circles at M E church meeting at F M Edwards home with devotionals led by Pearl Michael and business notes including parsonage renovations. Other circle met at K O Boone home with C B Way delivering devotionals and J T Justice Sr presiding. A social picnic honored visitors Moir Cardwell family at Atkins Springs. Community notices list local visits, travels, and Society actions.

Missionary Circle Members Plan Kitchen Refurnish

Mrs C A Stone and Miss Zora Smith hosted Circle 4 of the Missionary Society at Mrs Stone's Salisbury Street home Monday evening with Mrs H D Stafford as guest speaker. Eleanor Stafford led reports and the circle voted to refurnish the kitchen. a salad course followed. Circle 2 met at Mrs John Pinnix’s Main Street home Tuesday evening with Mrs Y B Albert presiding and Mrs J C Bodenheimer leading worship. Lara Story spoke on chapter 4 of Songs in the Night after the business session and a tea course was served.

M. EB. Church Missionary Society K. O. Boone C. B. Way M. P. Church J. T. Justice Jim Spears Lara Story R. C. Morris The Missionary Society C. A. Stone Zora Smith Circle 4 Same Missionary Society Circle 2 Missionary Society of the M. E. Church John Pinnix Main Street Y. B. Albert J. C. Bodenheimer

Hill Family Relocates to Winston-Salem for New Roles

Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Hill and son Laurie Jr. head to Winston-Salem to join R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. They will establish their home there. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Morton and Mrs. A. N. Linville in Goldsboro. The Cardwells of Akron Ohio, with Moir Jr Edith and Joan, are guests of Mrs. Cardwell’s sister Mrs. V. V. Vaughn and Mr. Vaughn.

Laurie Hill Laurie, Jr Winston-Salem Hill R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company W. H. Morton A. N. Linville Goldsboro Moir Cardwell Moir, Jr Edith Joan Cardwell Akron Ohio

Readers questions directed to Mar jorie Mansfield

The Enterprise asks readers to address questions to Mar jorie Mansfield in care of the paper. Letters will be answered in these columns.

Marjorie Mansfield

Dear Miss Mansfield Advice on a breakup and staying put

A reader in distress seeks guidance after discovering her fiancé married her sister. The columnist urges the reader to remain in her current city, avoid returning home without job prospects, and support her mother from afar while building new social connections and maintaining financial security.

New Interests in Nfe Spark Unexpected Changes of Heart

A fragment discusses adopting new interests in Nfe and adjusting to a sudden shift in a young man’s feelings, hinting at forthcoming changes and social expectations. The text remains terse and ambiguous.

Nfe

Change of heart and future safety over duty to mother

The writer urges a reader to curb bitterness, recognize that a change of heart before an unhappy marriage is best for all three. They advise caring for the mother without sacrificing the reader's future, stressing the importance of safeguarding their bank savings over keeping her in her hometown.

Diphtheria and Measles Reported in City Week

One case of diphtheria and one of measles were listed in the city health department report for the week ending August 27. This was lower than the prior week which had two general cases and one whooping cough case. The diphtheria case prompted a warning for school children to be inoculated before school starts.

City Health Department

Eye Tests Find 25 Percent of Washington Co-eds Cannot Wink

A University of Washington survey shows that one fourth of female students fail a simple wink test. The study highlights visual and social behavior assessments among campus women.

University of Washington

Descent New York Cat Survives Plunge From Fire Escape

A prowling cat fell into a drainpipe from a five story New York apartment. Police and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals removed pipe sections for five hours and finally freed the cat five feet underground. The cat scampered away unhurt.

Associated Press New York Society For the Prevention of Cruelty

Handshake Delay Turns Fatal on Subway Tracks

David Brown, 27, was bidding farewell to a friend when he glanced through a subway window to follow a hand signal and stepped onto the platform edge as the train began moving. He toppled from the edge and was struck by the wheels, losing his left arm and right leg in the fatal accident on the New York line.

New York David Brown Brown

Robbery at Kansas City Theater Snatches Tax Tokens

A masked youth held up theater cashier Lena C. Rigney and a boy, telling them not to panic. Rigney fled after the thief demanded receipts and grabbed a small box from the boy containing about 600 Missouri one mill sales tax tokens.

Kansas City Lena C. Rigney

Hay Fire Destroys Sutton Family Auto During Vacation Start

Ashby Nebraska. The Sutton ranch family vehicle became stuck on a sandhill road and when exhaust ignited dry hay the car was utterly consumed by flames as the trip began.

Ashby Neb Harry Sutton

Boys Target Cement Wall With Dynamite Caps

In Dubuque Iowa two boys shot dynamite caps from sling shots at a cement wall for fun. Police seized 75 caps, warned them about the danger, and sent the youths home.

Dubuque

Service Held For Mrs. Eliza Bundy

Funeral services for 92 year old Mrs Eliza Jane Bundy were held at her Jamestown home with Rev G W Fink and Rev O J Jones presiding. Burial followed at Deep River cemetery. Grandsons Reuben Harry Stephen Mayne Bundy Clyde and Charles Marsh served as pallbearers. Surviving are four sons seven including C M Bundy Carl V Bundy Robert E Bundy C Bascom Bundy two daughters Dora Bundy Eva Marsh.

Eliza Jane Bundy Jamestown G. W. Fink Jamestown Methodist Church O. J. Jones Bessemer Methodist Church Deep River Cemetery Reuben Harry Stephen Mayne Bundy Clyde Charles Marsh Robert E. Bundy C. Bascom Bundy High Point Dora Bundy Eva Marsh Friendship

Guilford County Realty Transfers Across Townships

Guilford County real estate transfers list multiple deeds in High Point and surrounding townships. Transactions include Bumgarner to Hall, Welborn to Hawkins, Atlantic Life Insurance to Burton, and others to Saunders and Rollins. Additional transfers involve Kimrey Pitts Fairfield Woodrow Fordham, and Trogdon family parcels with commissioner Atkinson overseeing.

High Point Township G. C. Bumgarner Sagie Hall Dave Baker C. W. Welborn F. L. Hawkins D. H. Baker Atlantic Life Insurance Company G O. Burton West Russell Street Bettie Corbet Bessie Saunders Trenton Street Morehead W. B. Richardson J. B. Rollins Willora Street D. H. Kimrey J. R. Pitts Lexington Avenue Fairfield Company Woodrow W. Fordham Fernwood Drive Gilmer George L. Houston Reece H. Sheppard Franklin Boulevard Monroe Township William Milton Lucinda Milton J. L. Mitchell J. C. Beal Rock Creek Township Lacy Trogdon Belle Shepherd G. C. Shepherd Atkinson, Jr C. C. Shepherd

Labor Day Snapshot Tips For Outdoor Picture Opportunities

The article urges Labor Day weekend travelers to plan photo-friendly outings such as picnics parks and beaches. It stresses keeping cameras ready and choosing routes with ample picture opportunities while noting exposure tips for varied lighting and film latitude for better prints.

U S Gunboat Monocacy In Disputed China Waters

U S gunboat Monocacy faced a dispute with Japanese authorities near Kiukiang China after two mines exploded 80 yards away. The Japanese vice consul refused to allow advancement toward Shanghai while U S Lieutenant Commander Conlan urged accountability for actions by Japanese forces. The gunboat Oahu was ordered to relieve Monocacy and depart for Hankow to await Washington’s decision on the Kiukiang incident.

Hong Kong United States China Kiukiang Yangtee River Hankow Saturay Lieut C. V. Conlan Lieut. Conlang Nippon Navy Shanghai Oahu Wahu

Chicago Produce Prices Report for August 29

Chicago market data shows Rutter at 1,701,017 steady with specials around 923 score and 26 percent. Extras 92 and firsts 90-91 hold at 25-25 percent, carrots noted, eggs at 8,424 with fresh graded extra firsts and locals around 23 percent and 22 percent respectively.

Chicago

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Miss Grace Jester Dan W. Smith Louise Ave Elisabeth Louise O'Ham H. B. O'Ham Cable Street S. D. Cashwell Hamilton Street John Kirk Roberts Bruce Carraway City John Roberts Dallas Culler North Maine Street Burrus Memorial Hospital E. R. Yarborough C. W. Kindley Ada Taylor Sara Belle Taylor Jerry Bullock Earl A Byrum Gantt Alan B. Gawthrops Kernersville Gircle Woman's Missionary Society of the M. BE F. M. Edwards Oak Ridge Road V. V. Vaughn Atkins Springs Anne Speare Hurst Rhedd Charlie Hines Philadelphia Mises Vivian Baker Cherry Street Laura Bland Winston- Salem Florence Joyner Bland Joyner Salem College B. J. [Dol Abingdon C. B. Ragland Jones J. C. Ragland Martha Jane Ragland Anne Walter Small Salisbury Southern Retail Merchants Conference Richmond W. J. Johnson V. O. Roberson Mary Edwards Ralph Cooke Mise Beasie Cooke Russell Cooke Virginia Beach Byron Stanley Ollie Simpson Carolina Beach Misa Betty Cooke Bob Cunningham Durham Bob Stuart Roberta Milwaukee Wis Stuart J. R. Stuart Percy Kerner Carl R. Kerner FE. P. Billups Edgar Granite Falls Miss Mansfield Eliza Bundy Guilford County Realty Snapshot Guild John van U. S Fabout Wheeere Geoven Pageant South Main Street
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