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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1931
Page
6
Miss Mae Kirkman plans a quick return from Fryemont Inn Bryson City to reorganize her piano class. Studios will be on Colonial Drive and West Broad Street and she will begin teaching immediately serving as organist and accompanist.
Miss Kate Lomax returns after a week with her sister in Albemarle. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Harman of New York arrive to visit Mrs. Harman’s parents in High Point for a week. Miss Mary Elizabeth Perry returns from Roanoke Virginia. Miss Marion Williams returns from Atlanta. Misses Ida Carr Mamie Newman and Lillian Newman depart Nashville for Kinston with Miss Eleanor Edwards visiting Miss Helen Marsh. Martha Phelps returns from Greenville. Becky Young returns from Winston Salem with Helen Smith. Mr. R B Strickland and daughter Elizabeth Strickland back from Goldsboro where illness of Mrs. Strickland’s sister Mrs. John Best prompted the trip. Best’s condition slightly improved. Mrs. Samuel McMillian returns from Claremont where she stayed with ill daughter Mrs. C B Witherspoon. Mr. and Mrs. R E Mitchell spent week-end at Myrtle Beach. Miss Margaret Allen spent yes-
Douglas Creech, longtime Asheville Bellas Hess manager, promoted to district manager for Bellas Hess stores across North Carolina Maryland Virginia and Tennessee. He will base district offices in Greensboro at United Bank and Trust building Washington square and visit stores in four states before joining his wife in Greensboro.
Sanfer California notes a local scientist Maxwell W. Allen attributes earthquake timing to the combined gravitational forces of the sun and moon. He suggests tidal forces influence when seismic events occur worldwide.
In a Viennese scene from Die Muskets, a traffic policeman who once arrested a man for speeding is approached with a marriage proposal. The supplicant reveals intent for revenge yet offers to permit marriage to the officer's daughter, turning the tables in a wry, comic exchange.
Charles E. Quinlan, prominent Waynesville citizen and former vice president of the Southern Manufacturers association, was found dead in his berth on a steamer en route to New York. He led Anagusta Manufacturing of Hazelwood and served as bank director and Haywood Building and Loan vice president. Survived by wife and three daughters, funeral will be held in Waynesville Wednesday.
LEICESTER North Carolina August 31 One marriage of two youngsters turned out well that of Mr and Mrs J W Gillespie who wed when he was 18 and she 15 They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last week They have seven living children
Aug 31 Nash county housekeepers can the surplus crops to feed the poor during winter. The effort is directed by Mrs Effie Vines Gordon, home demonstration agent.
Miss Elizabeth Anderson of Haw River honored during a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Ralph Wilson west of Thomasville. Guests included Mrs. Paul Hassler and Mrs. E L Webb with prizes awarded, followed by refreshments. The event was part of a busy social week with multiple bridge gatherings and visits from local and out of town guests.
The piece recalls Empress Eugenie as a global fashion influence, noting her iconic hat and provocative life. It covers her humble origin, marriage to Louis Napoleon, lavish entertainments, and lasting impact on Victorian style while predicting a renewed sartorial shift away from modern modes.
Miss Julia Brown Jennings visits Charlotte as guest of Miss Ernestine Theis a Salem College classmate. Theis stays a week with Jennings. other local residents and guests are noted including Mrs E W Dixon of Winston Salem with sister Mrs G H Yow on East Main Street and the Bridges and Wicker families from Raleigh Sanford respectively visiting in the area. A visit by Ed C Curdis of Greenville S C ends after a stay with Dr and Mrs R G Jennings on Park Street. Charles Moore and Maxine Moore attend a relative's funeral in Greensboro. Alfred Finch and Harry Brown Finch spend last weekend at Guilford College.
Adjutant John O Beirne led Salvation Army Sunday services on the theme Response drawn from Luke 15. He contrasted quick natural responses with human hesitation and urged repentance, noting God’s mercy awaits all who come to Him.
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