Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

We have 6,272,067 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1938

Page

6

Misses Frost And Jones Entertain For Miss Shields

Elizabeth Shields bride-elect of this city, to wed John S. Jessup Jr. of Greensboro, will be honored with two parties. Regina Frost hosts informal games and refreshments this evening at 603 Fifth Street for about sixteen couples. Dorothy Jones plans a Friday bridge party at 26 Circle Drive for four tables and about twenty guests.

Mise Elizabeth Shields John S. Jessup, Jr Greensboro Regina Frost Fifth Street Mr. Jessup Miss Shields Miss Frost Dorothy Jones Circle Drive

Mrs Foy Hosts Luncheon For Miss Hayworth Bride Elect

Mrs Gratton Foy hosted a luncheon at the Emerywood country club to honor Miss Katharine Hayworth, bride elect to Wilson Harley Daveler. Guests included Mesdames Kearns Henley Thomas Froelich Rankin Covington Joby Slane Raymond Perry Kearns Bennett Long Poole Lindsay Saunders Hubbard Ayers Abels Powell Millie Holbrook Ehners Lovelace and others.

Mrs. Foy Miss Hayworth Katherine Hayworth Wilson Harley Daveler New York Emerywood Country Clay Charles Kearns A. B. Henley Jack Thomas Jake Froelich Alex Rankin Elizabeth H. Covington Howard Joby Wills Slane Katherine Raymond Seborn Perry Amos Kearns Harold Bennett Mary Eisabeth Long Jimmie Poole Andrew Lindsay S&s. Saunders

U D C Chapter Elects Delegates To State Meeting

The High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter held a meeting at Mrs. Dora Richardson’s home to select delegates and alternates for the North Carolina division estate convention in New Bern, October 19. President A T Wishart led the program on The Civilization of The Old South and its destruction, touching on slavery and its ties to feudal and English yeoman systems.

North Carolina United Daughters of the Confederacy New Bern High Point Dora E. Richardson C. B. Mattocks C. C. Haworth A. B. Tate J. 5. Welborn H. P. Morrison J. F. Hayden Welborn Norman V. Randolph A. T. Wishart Old South

Maude Jane Parks Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Maude Jane Parks daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Parks of 702 Fast Commerce street was honored Sunday afternoon with a party on town after cakes ice cream and lemonade. Guests included Peggy June Nolan Mabel Lee Parks June Carroll Mildred Lucille Richardson Barbara Jean Williams Speros Gekas Una Lee Nolan Mamada Gekas.

Maude Jane Parks W. A. Parks Commerce Street Peggy June Nolan Mabel Lee Parks June Carroll Mildred Lucille Richardson Barbara Jean Williams Speros Gekas Una Lee Nolan Mamada Gekas

Miss Tucker Engaged to Dr Anscombe of Winston-Salem

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Florence Viola Tucker Shamokin Pa to Dr Francis C Anscombe Winston-Salem head of the history department at Salem college and concert accompanist Miss Tucker member of the music department will wed at the Tucker home in Shamokin in the coming days. They plan to reside at 65 Park Boulevard Winston-Salem after a wedding trip.

Salem College Florence Viola Tucker Shamokin Francis C. Anscombe Winston-Salem Esther Madeline Tucker Sunbury Tucker

Florence Nightingale Club Meet at YWCA After Supper

The Florence Nightingale club gathered at the YWCA hut for its regular meeting last evening. Miss Catherine Howard, club president, chaired the session and a thanks note for flowers sent during illness was read from Phoebe Meadows.

Florence Nightingale Club Y. W. C.A. Hut Catherine Howard Flowers Phoebe Meadows Leslie Johnson Nelle Ansley Honolulu Hawaii Dorothy Bell Enterprise Staff

Miss Moore Attends Charlotte Parties and Bride Events

Miss Eileen Moore left for Charlotte to attend a luncheon and an afternoon party for Miss Margaret Calder a Charlotte bride elect who will wed James Mullin of Gastonia in September. Calder will be bridesmaid in Moore Calder wedding then travel to High Point for a few days. Moore hosts bridge at 208 Woodrow Avenue on Thursday to honor Calder, who will attend the Girls Pentagon Club meeting that evening.

Eileen Moore Charlotte Margaret Calder James Mullin Gastonia Miss Moore Mine Calder High Point Bridge Woodrow Avenue Miss Calder Pentagon Club

Lebanon Ladies Aid hears brief reports at regular meeting

The Lebanon M. P. church Ladies Aid held its regular monthly gathering with a large turnout. Carolyn Ann Briggs won first prize in the baby contest, Branson Blair was second, and a children’s program followed under Mrs. C. L. Easter.

Lebanon

Covington McLeod Vows Announced In Red Springs NC

Mrs Martin Covington announces the marriage of Sadie Allison Covington to Frank Daniel McLeod in Red Springs North Carolina on Saturday August 27 1938 McLeod a Trinity High School former principal is locally known and well connected in the area

Martin John Covington Sadie Allison Frank Daniel McLeod Red Springs North Carolina McLeod Trinity High School

WPA Supervisors Meet In Winston-Salem Area Seven

Local WPA supervisors Mesdames N. Stirewall and Esther Long and Mr John Kilburn attend a Winston-Salem meeting of Area Seven supervisors. The gathering, to be held at the WPA offices, focuses on High Point area WPA matters.

WPA Winston-Salem Mesdames N Stirewall Esther Long John Kilburn Area Seven High Point

Local social notes recount visits and travel among families

Mrs. Samuel E Hall and son Ted of Toronto visited the Tates for two weeks and left for Buffalo. Mrs Mallie cousin of Mr. Tate and the Shores returned to Washington with Miss Frances Mann and Tom Pitts. The Brays visited Carolina beaches Fort Bragg and White Lake. Culler party toured Myrtle Beach Brook Green Gardens and Carolina Beach. Pauline Prather moved from Salisbury hospital after tonsillectomy. F R Hicks ill at home with bronchial pneumonia. Virginia Fraley and Robert Nance returned from Carolina with the Delks. Sarah Lacy Tomlinson joined her parents at the Ambassador hotel in New York. John Kilburns home from Harrisonburg. Mrs. Iveigh moved home from Burrus Memorial Hospital after bronchial influenza. Kent sisters and Stepp family back from Florida with Durham guests. Miss Gilbert Muse and others viewed The Lost Colony in Manteo then tobacco market in Wilson. Adigetae Ervin Elliott and Stella Grayson attended Voncannon reunion in Troy. Local group at Carolina Beach then home. Wray Russell’s influenza improving. Ada Bagley and Lucy Davis visiting Pauline Culler. Downeys host Mr and Mrs E H Mason and daughters Helen and Alice. Mrs Mason is Downey’s niece.

Sarah Lacy Tomlinson Charles F. Tomlinson Ambassador Hotel New York City C. W. Jr W. Page Harris Durham W. F. Kent Nellie Sue Virginia Aon H. Stepp Florida John Durham Kathleen Helen Durham Saint Augustine Fountain of Youth Fernandina Gilbert Muse R. C. Tate Hazel Johnson Manteo Wilson Adigetae

Piedmont German Club Plans Fall Season Dance

The Piedmont German club convenes at Emerywood Country Club on Wednesday at 7 16 for a membership meeting. Officers and a board of governors will be elected and plans outlined for the September dance and upcoming events.

Emerywood Country Club

Domino Club With Miss Wilson At Carrick Avenue

Miss LaVelle Wilson will entertain the Domino Club at her home on Carrick Avenue this evening at 7 48 o clock an announcement made this morning states the event.

LaVelle Wilson Domino Club Carrick Avenue

Advice for a Young Man on Temper and Love

A 22 year old man confesses a quick temper damaged a relationship with a fiancée. The guidance urges a direct apology, either by visit or full written note, and warns against writing while angry. It recommends cooling off for hours or days before acting and learning from the episode to control temper in the future.

Advice on temper control in a personal quarrel

The writer notes returning a letter may reflect regret or genuine hurt over the situation. Quick temper and jealousy threaten happiness and urge self-control. The reader should learn to stay silent when angry and speak only after temper improves, hoping for sympathetic support and renewed effort despite occasional relapses.

Brower-Hollingsworth Marriage Solemnized In Greensboro

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Little Dale Brower to Hassel Hollingsworth, performed Friday evening August 26 in Greensboro. The couple, of Asheboro, will reside on Spring Garden Street and both work at Bossong Hosiery mills. Attendants were Odell Byrely and Frances Cole.

Asheboro Little Dale Brower C. W. Brower Spring Garden Street Bossong Hosiery Mills

Allen Jay Glee Club Will Meet Wednesday

The Allen Jay high school Glee Club will meet at the school Wednesday night at 7 30 for a rehearsal. All members are urged to attend. Audrey Jane Knight Born Here Thursday

Allen Jay Glee Club Glee Club Allen Jay High School

Greensboro Bridge Party Honored Mrs Bain Guest

Mrs R H Bain visited Greensboro and attended a bridge party hosted by Miss Euneta Pratt and Miss Lois Freeland on Julian Street to honor Mrs Charlie Pratt formerly Evelyn Kernodle. Bain won the travel award at the event. Emelee Joyce Proctor Born Saturday at Nash General Hospital.

Robert H. Bain Greensboro Euneta Pratt Lois Freeland Julian Street Charlies Alexander Pratt Evelyn Kernodle Bain Emelee Joyce Proctor Sam Proctor Emelee Joyce Proctor Marie Fowler Nathan's Creek

Chicago Produce Prices Stand Firm in Market Report

Butter totals 1 255 925 pounds with steady prices and unchanged levels. Eggs at 6 176 pounds remain firm with fresh graded extra firsts local 24 cents per car and firsts local 23 cents per car. Other prices are unchanged in this August 30 report.

Chicago

Sun Focused Water Bottle Ignites California House

In 1931 a bottle of water stood outside a California residence and concentrated sunlight burned the wooden wall, causing a blaze. Local authorities noted the unusual incident as a reminder of the fire risk from improvised solar focal points.

California

Robbins Bros Circus to Exhibit in High Point September 13

The Robbins Bros Show starring Hoot Gibson will perform at Welch circus grounds in High Point on Tuesday September 13 with two special trains and a traveling city of 700 staff plus 94 advance men. The show features a world renowned menagerie, trained horse displays led by John Smith, and a street parade three miles long. Clyde Beatty will present the world's largest wild animal act battling ferocious lions and tigers.

Robbins Bros Hoot Gibson High Point Welch Circus U. S University of Natural History John Smith Europe Cyse O'Dell Toyama Happy Kellems Fred Yost Siberia Asia Clyde Beatty

Pageant Costumes Arrive In City For Early Fittings

Costumes for a local pageant have arrived, transforming business men into colonial figures and school girls into Native American and other historic roles. Fittings are scheduled midweek with evening sessions on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Furniture Workers to Meet Wednesday Night

The United Furniture Workers Union of Illinois holds its regular meeting at 7:20 p.m. All furniture workers are invited to attend at the Labor Temple. Hosiery workers will hold their regular meetings in the future at the same venue.

United Furniture Walk Union of the C. IL Fn Labor Temple

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mani Bea Holland Juliana Beatrix Misses Frost Jones U. D.C Athens Rome Carthage South Washington Jefferson Madison Robert E. Lee Pinkham Nature Miss Tucker Dr Anscombe Nat Walker Will Stephens Charlies Gueth Nora L. Andrews Eaekiel Reformed W. M Woman's Missionary Society of the First Evangelical and Reformed Church Main 8St Churh Circle Three Main Street Methodist Church Covington-McLeod Samuel E. Hall and Son Ted Toronto Canada A. E. Tate Buffalo N. Y Mallie Mr. Tate Francis Marion Shore Mrs. Shore J. T. Mann Miss Frances Mann Tom Pitts Bruce Bray Bruce, Jr Carolina Wrightsville Fort Bragg White Lake Reece Culler Viola Safewright Alma Johnson Myrtle Beach Brook Green Gardens South Carolina Carolina Beach Pauline Prather Salisbury Hospital F. R. Hicks Greenway Drive Hicks Virginia Fraley Robert Nance Mitchell Delk Harrisonburg Mr. Kilburn C. B. Kilburn Joseph L. Iveigh Burrus Memorial Hospital Ervin Elliott Thomasville Stella Grayson Ophelia Gladys Voncannon Voncannon Troy Alpha Williams Marguerite Scarce Jewell Plummer Floyd Isaac Bowman Hugh Moran Carl Myers Wray Russell Barker Street Ada Bagley Lucy Davis Pauline Culler EB. A. Downey Howell Street E. H. Mason Helen Alice Mrs. Mason Piedmont Miss Wilson the Terpsichorean Club of Raleigh Mre Kenneth (. Royall Raleigh and Goldsboro Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Mre. Royall Womans Club Marjorie Miss Mansfield A. A. Cc Audrey Jane Knight G. B. Knight 397 Boulevard Audrey Jane R. H. Bain Robbins Bros. Circus Sals Batiste Reer Department Store Pisie St. Varam Elephant Cirews Thomas Tyson
Search Courier

Search the High Point Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The High Point Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication