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!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1936
Page
6
Delegates from local clubs convened by the Woman's club shaped plans for a Needlework Guild to collect new garments for schools hospitals and citizens. Each director must obtain 22 items plus two cash gifts, with a December 15 in gathering and a separate division for colored people. Distribution will precede Christmas through welfare agencies.
Mrs. Carter Dalton and Mrs. H A Millie left for a short visit in New York. Mr. and Mrs. A H Halton and family returned from Thanksgiving in Newport News and visited Williamsburg Yorktown and Jamestown. Roy Jr and James Vestal recovering after tonsil surgery at Burrus Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs C L Clapp returned from Dahlgren and Washington DC with Guy Ritchie. Mrs Sanford Hawkins and two sons Ray and Arthur returned to Romeo Col after five weeks visiting relatives. Donnie Parks ill with pneumonia on Thomasville road.
The Priscilla club holds its bi weekly gathering Friday at 3 PM. Mrs Hoke Bullard announced the event and Mrs W W Idol will host at her North Main street residence.
City authorities ban car horns from 11 30 p m to 7 30 a m in London England to curb disturbances during late night hours and ensure quieter streets for residents.
A series of society gatherings run from Tuesday to Friday. Needlework Guild briefing at Sheraton hotel by Mrs. Schroder. Margaret Clarke circle hosts silver tea with Dr and Mrs Greer from Thomasville. Garden club Hort icultural Specialists talk by Dr Bolling at West College drive. Womans club lunch and music literature talk at YWCA Hut with speaker Mrs. Raymond Binford. Several club meetings and a dance at Sedgefield Manor with Davis Brothers orchestra.
Mr and Mrs Harry Alexander occupy their new residence at 1122 Rotary Drive after moving from the home of Mrs A S Caldwell.
The Allen Jay school Child Study group will hold its final meeting Wednesday at 3 45 in the school. Mrs Bess N Rosa of Woman's College UNC Greensboro will speak on Finance and Home Money Management.
Mr and Mrs R M Stilley of Fairfield road announce the marriage of their daughter Cletus Virginia to Baxter Willie on November 25, 1936 in Danville Virginia. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside near Archdale.
Announcement that the Dilling Mill of Kings Mountain will reopen within 10 days after being idle for months. The mill has been purchased by Phenix Mills, Inc. of Kings Mountain and will employ about 200 workers.
The reader asks how to handle a conflict with his mother in law who would care for their three year old. The columnist advises arranging alternative care focused on the baby's well being, suggests a younger caregiver or nursery school, and recommends clear communication with his wife to avoid friction.
Mrs. John L. Woodbury president general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy spoke to the High Point chapter at Mrs. J. E. Marsh home. She described the general organization work and scholarships, noted the Dallas convention and Jasper Randolph Smith prize awarded to Mrs. Wishart, and outlined plans for Christmas activities for veterans and widows.
Dorothy McCall daughter of Mr and Mrs J H McCall of Colonial drive was chosen Queen of Charm in the Charm Revue at the Paramount theater. Alice Chandler was runner up and about 75 girls from High Point and the Southeast participated under Woman's club and local merchants sponsorship.
Mr H G Grubbs announces the marriage of his daughter Ruth Margaret to Charles Franklin Carroll on Saturday November 21 1936 in Danville Virginia. Rev A K Younts officiated with witnesses Mr and Mrs R M Jones. The bride is the Grubbs daughter and the groom works for Adams-Millis Corp. They reside at 411 South Street.
The Contract Bridge club will meet at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon hosted by Mrs Sam Strickland at her home.
Gertrude Niesen shares hair care tips to keep hair sleek between shampoos. She recommends brushing, scalp tonics, silk cloth wipe downs, camomile tea rinse, and hand drying at home. She advises facial framing guidance for different face shapes and stresses avoiding lemon or vinegar rinses.
Firemen answered three alarms in 24 hours with no serious damage. A chimney soot fire at United Market near North Main street sent flames licking near awnings. Two grass fires occurred on West Russell street and Lindsay street with minor effects.
Fire Chief E K Ingram today issued several permits. W M Jarrell reroof residence 437 South Wrenn Street 100 dollars Mrs Macy Rimmer reroof residence 1401 Tipton Street 185 dollars Cr W Wall one room addition 335 West Russell Street 75 dollars Dr Shugart reroof residence 706 South Hamilton Street 200 dollars
The giant kangaroo claims a single leap of 10 to 12 feet while in full flight. When standing erect it reaches nearly the height of a man, showcasing remarkable size and ability.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Willie Mae Hollifield and Mr. William Spencer Sink in Martinsville Virginia on November 9 1986. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Mark Tise of Winston-Salem. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hollifield of High Point. The groom is a Winston-Salem businessman and they reside there.
Police report three speeding charges and one violation for driving without a permit and another for allowing an unpermitted driver. The note ends with a safety slogan urging careful driving.
Announcement details the marriage of Effie Frances Bodenheimer to Lewie A. Chamblee of Middlesex Farmville at the bride’s home with Rev J Clay Madison officiating The ceremony featured a Palma fern altar Wagner Bridal Chorus and The Indian Love Call The couple will reside in Farmville NC after a short honeymoon and December 7 home arrival set.
Greensboro December 1 The Fifth District of the Works Progress administration ends under Henry J Thurman The counties move to Charlotte Winston-Salem and Raleigh districts Guilford Rockingham Alamance Randolph join Winston-Salem Stanly Montgomery Moore Anson Richmond go to Charlotte and Chatham Lee to Raleigh A H Kennedy reassigned to Winston-Salem about 20 of 50 workers shifted to other districts
Wiley H. Pittman was promoted from assistant to director of the state division of purchase and contract in Raleigh. Alfred Brower resigned to become executive secretary of the Duke Memorial. Governor Ehringhaus appointed Pittman after consulting with Governor-Elect Clyde R. Hoey.
State tax collection in November totaled 3,621,657.34 dollars, an increase of 92,756.28 over November 1935, as Raleigh reports the receipts for the month.
Jack Jackson aged 45 slipped from a wharf while stepping to a boat and drowned. The incident occurred at New Bern on December 1.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.