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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1936
Page
7
Evening wear remains glamorous as beach togs debut in resort fashion displays. Coral chiffon evening frock with a form fitting bodice and flower shoulder straps. white sharkskin two piece suit with red buttons. lace beach dress and waterproofed black lace swimsuit with wrap. outfits travel to cruises and southern resorts.
A reflective piece discusses the origins of Christmas name and the dignity of the holiday. It argues for keeping Christ’s nativity central while embracing giving to the needy, noting the value of thoughtful, charitable gifts over mere wealth. The essay urges maintaining reverence in observance.
The text notes that tribes use different dialects but share a practice of giving a Christmas gift. It discusses how to prepare a plant centerpiece with carnations, poinsettias, and stems. It offers methods to prevent wilting by heating or sealing the sap inside the stem and cautions on proper preparation.
Asheboro scene as Marvin Harriss once convicted for the 1919 murder of Ed Parlow faces a sanity hearing in Randolph County Superior Court. Harriss, once confined in the criminal insane department for 16 years, regained sanity three years ago and has since lived around Asheboro. The 1929 indictment remains active with a $5000 bond, but court can be delayed due to crowded terms.
The funeral was held in Washington for Merida Elizabeth Winfield a professor of English at the Woman's College of UNC She taught at the college for three years and died yesterday in a Greensboro hospital
Mrs Roxie Garren aged 84 died at her home on Thomasville route two Sunday night after a yearlong illness. Born July 28 1852 she was the daughter of Lovett and unknown Pierce and a Mount Zion M P church member. Surviving are husband John Garren four sons Marvin High Point Mercus Trinity Bob Farmers Will Le noir a daughter Bertha Neese Jamestown and sister Adelaide King High Point. Funeral at Pleasant Hill M E church Tuesday at ten with interment in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.
Matilda of Borne Thomasville reports the funeral for Mrs Eliza Matilda Osborne held Sunday at Mount Pleasant M P Church.Rev W M Neege led with Rev J Legins and Rev G L Grant assisting.Pallbearers included Charles Ernest Fred A and John Osborne.
Charles, Jake and Grady Stone and Walter Clodfelter are mourned as interment followed in the Mount Pleasant church cemetery with survivors noted in the obituary fragment.
Mrs. Hugh Parks, 54, died Friday at 2:30 p m at her Sun set avenue home after a long illness. Her husband, a Randolph County businessman, preceded her five years ago. Surviving: son J Russell Parks of Asheboro. daughters Mrs Ryan Killian of Wesley Mass Carrie and Mildred Parks of Asheboro. three grandchildren. sisters Mrs Herbert Edwards of Asheboro and Mrs C R Preddy of Durham. brother Will Make peace of Sanford. Services Sunday 2:30 p m at First M EE Church Asheboro with Rev H P Powell and Rev C Reavis of Greensboro officiating. Interment in Asheboro cemetery.
Ray Draughn four month old son of Mr and Mrs W S Draughn died at their home four miles west of Asheboro at 8 20 Saturday morning after a 24 hour illness. Survived by parents one sister Mary Louise three brothers James William Cousins Wright and Roy Vaughn all at home Funeral services held 2 pm Sunday at Salem Baptist church near Dobson in Surry county with interment in the same graveyard.
Abalone shell is used in the manufacture of toilet articles and novelty jewelry, reflecting a decorative material trend.
The Chincha Island cormorant population is estimated at 6,690,000 birds. This figure marks one of many centers of abundance along the Humboldt Current studied for avian distribution and abundance.
Christmas gift wrappings should convey good cheer with color and texture. Holly berries pine sprigs and bright ribbons dominate the palette. Pinning a flower to a package becomes a luxurious touch and serves as a lasting memento of the gift.
Asheboro December meeting of the garden department of the Women’s club featured Mrs. Robert Wood presenting Christmas Decorations and Legends. She demonstrated table centerpieces mantel decor and window candies from the Ward home. Two new members, Mrs. Charles Branden and Miss Carrie Corwith, were welcomed.
Mrs. Frank Morton of Greenshero was guest speaker at the Serosis club meeting held at the home of Mrs. Neely Hunter. The Hunter home was decorated with green ivy and red candies, with a silver bell hanging from the center light and silver poinsettias in the dining room.
Greenery formed the centerpiece of the table and Mrs. T. A. Burns, program chairman, introduced Mrs. Morton who spoke on the origin of Christmas and Christmas decorations. Three visitors attended: Mrs. Charles Fox of Bethlehem PA, Mrs. Curlee of Greensboro, and Mrs. J. C. Moser. Associate hosts were Mrs. Dick Gray, Mrs. Cc. G. Smith, and Mrs. Odell Crawford. Fruit cake and coffee were served after the meeting.
Mr and Mrs Norman Cordon of Washington NC, parents of Norman Cordon Jr Metropolitan Opera star who debuted in Rigoletto last spring, visited this week with Dr and Mrs R P Sykes. Their son trained under Guatano de Luca and in Chicago and New York and will give a Wilmington concert in February.
The Alpha Art Club held its annual exhibit at Mrs. B. E. Cartright’s home on East Washington Street. Mrs. L. B. Merritt won first prize for the linen needlework, a four piece luncheon set in cut embroidery, with Mrs. T. W. Whitten second prize for embroidered pillow cases. An honorable mention went to Mrs. S. B. Davie for a five piece luncheon set. other notable entries included a quilt by Mrs. A. J. Griffin and a crocheted luncheon set by Mrs. S. Y. Barnhill. Merritt also earned the annual work award with 450 points based on difficulty and quality.
The Richard B. Harrison Dramatic club of William Penn high school stages the drama Mary and Joseph in the school auditorium Monday at 8 30 p.m. Moses Robertson plays Joseph and Elizabeth Johnson is Mary. Admission is free with a silver offering collected. A William Penn PTA meeting precedes at 7 30 p.m.
Fairview Street School Parent-Teacher Association held its December gathering with Miss Clara Cox delivering the Christmas message as speaker for the evening.
Rev. C. E H. Martin will speak at Cherry Street Presbyterian church Tuesday evening at o o'clock. A small admission will be charged.
Publisher visits Mr and Mrs P Bernard Young Jr of Norfolk Virginia at the home of Dr and Mrs M B Davis on a local avenue. Young is the son and city editor of the Norfolk Journal and Guide and attended the Negro education conference at Chapel Hill and Duke University this week.
Dr. M. B. Davis addressed William Penn High School Friday morning on personal hygiene. He presented salient facts and urged students to be more conscious of their personal health, with the junior A class introducing him.
Miss Caldwell entertained twenty friends at her home on 1401 Kivett Drive Friday evening for the birthday of Miss Caldwell.
Mrs. Mary E. Craver 72 died at 1610 West Street after a yearlong illness. A High Point resident for 30 years, she was a First Baptist member since 1968. Survived by husband John Wilson Craver, seven children, sister, grandchildren, and great‑grandchildren. Funeral at First Baptist Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. F. R. Mason. burial in Greenhill Cemetery.
Watt Brown, 58, died Saturday at his Hobson Street home after a four week illness. Born in Randolph County, he moved to High Point in 1901 and became known to shippers who used Southern and H P T D freight depots, where he worked for 15 years. He was employed by H P T D at his death.
Funeral services for Mr. Brown were held at the First Baptist church this afternoon at 2 o clock. Rev Op Bullock pastor of the Raleigh church delivered the eulogy. he was survived by his wife Mrs Florence Brown.
The official board of Women's Memorial A. M. E. church will meet at the church Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. All members both official and lay are urged to attend, announced by Thomas B. Smith, chairman of the board of trustees.
The pre-basketball season opens Thursday at 8 PM with William Penn high school facing the ex Pennites. Former stars and current players unite as the William Penn State team meets its predecessors in a showcase game.
Vv Wheeler of East High street returned from the state grand lodge meeting of the Free and Accepted Masons where The Most Worshipful Grand Master James E Sheppard presided. Mrs Emma Addison of 1211 East Washington street remains seriously ill. Walter Page of East Washington street returns from a hunting trip around Bur gaw and visits his mother Mrs Annie F Page.
The Leonard Street school P T A held its regular monthly meeting in the auditorium on Tuesday evening. Reports were given including Mrs Beat rice Leach who was sent to Raleigh for the state P T A congress. The marking of report cards was discussed by Principal B S Whitted. The attendance banner was won jointly by Mrs B Whitteds fourth grade and Miss W Hagglers sixth grade in the primary department Mrs T Brinecefields second grade had the most parents present in the primary department.
Federal agents in Western North Carolina have prosecuted a dozen physicians in recent weeks as part of a drive against narcotics sales in the region.
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