Sumner announces birth of Emmett Ashworth Sumner Jr
Dr and Mrs B A Sumner announce the birth of a son Emmett Ashworth Jr on Thursday December 14 at Burrus Memorial hospital. The Word of life events: supper Saturday night at Hilliard Memorial Baptist church to raise funds for building, a Christmas cantata at Emmanuel Lutheran, and meetings of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union with Rev Tom A Sykes as guest speaker. Circle two of South Main Street MB church hosted its annual Christmas party at James Sloop's home with games and refreshments for twenty two guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmbett A. Sumner, Jr
B. A. Sumner
Emmett Ashworth, Jr
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Tom A. Sykes
Henry White
Main Street
M. FB
James Sloop
Evening Socials At Local Homes This Evening
The Canter bury club meets with Mrs. Charles W. Perry at 1207 Sherbrook court at 8 30 p m. Mrs Gurney Harriss Kearns and Mrs Charles Leslie Kearns entertain for Mrs Charles Ragan Kearns at 308 Hill crest drive at 6 56 p m. The American Legion Auxiliary meets with Mrs W A Hayes at 418 Edgedale drive at 7 45 p m with Mrs James Lyon Mrs Horace Haworth and Mrs Hiram Arm entrout as associate hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury Club
Charles W. Perry
Sherbrook Court
Gurney Harriss Kearns
Charles Leslie Kearns
Charles Ragan Kearns
Hillcrest Drive
American Legion Auxiliary
W. A. Hayes
Edgedale Drive
James Lyon
Horace Haworth
Hiram Armentrout
Local social notes and club events in Winston-Salem
George Holton visits with sister Mrs Mary Holton Labberton at the Sheraton. Jack Tucker returns home after two weeks in New York and Philadelphia. Ruby Haney of Concord visits her uncle and aunt on Forest avenue. The Friendly Garden club meets for a Christmas party hosted by Mrs Everett Witcher. Mrs A C Bergeron introduces holly talk and a tree legend with a contest won by Mrs Eagle. Miss Martha Parsons presides and bulbs are given. The child study class at Union Hill school discusses God and possibilities. Mrs M C Holton seeks a good teacher for her child. Miss Mary Frances Turner outlines parent expectations. Bay Street and Central School PTA hold December meetings with Christmas programs and plays. A Christmas fair is planned for December 22 with prizes. The Main Street M E B church Women’s Auxiliary bazaar is set for December 16 at 115 North Main with a cold plate lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Garden Club
Everett Witcher
Rivett Drive
A. C. Bergeron
Holly
Union Hill School
Martha Parsons
M. C. Holton
Mary Frances Turner
Parent
Parent-Teacher Association of the
Bay Street School
Virginia Frank
Ella Burton Hutchinson
Woman's Auxiliary
Main Street
M. EB
Thompson's Shoe Store
North Main Street
United States had only 17 vessels in overseas trades
A World War I era note emphasizes the US relied on just 17 ships for overseas trade at the war’s outset. It contrasts with wartime needs and hints at broader economic strain, mentioning naval capacity and export limits without graphic details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Entre Nous Club Christmas Meeting at Mrs Terry’s Home
Members of the Entre Nous club gathered for their regular Christmas afternoon at Mrs. L. R. Terry’s North Main Street home. Decor suggested the season as three tables hosted Boston rook and a festive salad and dessert spread followed games. Attendees included Mrs. C. L. Amos, Mrs. W. C. Beavans, Mrs. B. C. Clark, Mrs. J. W. Harriss, Mrs. J. F. Hayden, Mrs. Bascom Hoskins, Mrs. J. A. Mortis, Mrs. C. B. Overman, Mrs. H. N. Phillips, Mrs. A. M. Rankin, and guest Pattie Newlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entre Nous Club
L. R. Terry
North Main Street
C. L. Amos
W. C. Beavans
Delta Tau Club Luncheon At Mrs Willis Home In Concord
Mrs Edward K Willis hosted a Delta Tau club luncheon at her Concord home on Thursday afternoon. The room decor featured Christmas greens red candles and Italian cutwork tablecloth. About a dozen club members attended including Mesdames Millis Mil lis Coftu id Hart Walker Denny Benicni Carraway Tomlinson and Hun sucker. A Christmas pageant The Old Old Story sponsored by the Coble circle of the First Presbyterian church will be presented at Sunday evening vesper services with Louise Hunter Dan W Smith and P H Dalton organizing and thirty Cable circle members taking part. A silver offering will support church expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward K. Willis
Concord
Delta Tau Club
Mrs. Willis
Mesdames J. EB. Millis
H. A. Millis
H. I. Coftu
Albert Hart
R. H. Walker
K. C. Denny
Robert Bencini
Bruce Carraway
C. F. Tomlinson
Frank Hunsucker
Coble Circle
First Presbyterian Church
Louise Hunter
Dan W. Smith
P. H. Dalton
Cable Circle
New York's Former Mayor Attends Paris Charity Circle Events
The former mayor of New York joins sixty five city women in Paris for church and charity work. The group supports Barnum Springs Orphanage and hosts periodic programs, including two notable musicals featuring local musicians. A public invitation is extended for the pageant with church members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Barnum Springs
the Circle
A B C Cabaret at Sedgefield Charity Evening
The American Business club hosts a charity cabaret and dance at Sedgefield Country Club to fund glasses for 100 underprivileged children. Pre sale underwrites expenses as Sam Youngblood reports. The Greensboro Junior League assists with a free clinic for eye exams and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgefield
American Business Club
Sedgefield Country Club
King Cotton Hotel
Sam Youngblood
Youngblood
Greensboro Junior League
Keever Sings with Leftwich Orchestra at Dance
Torch singer Keever performs with Leftwich's orchestra for a dance event featuring Samet and Wilkins among the performer lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keever
Leftwich
Samet and Wilkins
Crime Prevention Meeting Set For December In Raleigh
RALEIGH December 15 WO a three day conference begins December 27 on practical day problems of law enforcement and crime prevention agencies in North Carolina. The state college hosts the event under the institute of government. Police, sheriffs, and federal offices from across the state will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
State College
Institute of Governmen
Committee to Meet in Asheville on Route Right of Way
The state committee will meet in Asheville to discuss securing the right of way for a 400 mile route linking the Shenandoah and Great Smoky National Parks. Public Works Administration recently approved the project and allocated 4 million dollars to begin work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Tom Row
Carolina
Shenand and
Great Smoky National Pa
Public
Sleeping sickness feared as symptoms surface
The article reports the first symptoms of sleeping sickness including aching limbs and fading strength. It notes concern among health officials and a potential spread in the region as investigations continue.
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Sig
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
South Main Circle
Xmas Samuel Hyman
S. Main St
Moffitt’s
George Holton
Winston-Salem
Mary Holton Labberton
The
Sheraton
Jack Tucker
Colonial Drive
New York City
Philadelphia
Ruby Haney
Mrs
A. A. Haney
Forest Avenue
Union Hill
RAY
Entre Nous
Terry
New York
Paris
Tammany Hall
James J. Walker
Gothem
American Legion
Betty Compton
Stores
Miles Nervine
Cardus
BLACK
Russell McPhail
Maillard’s
Huyler
Hollingsworth’s
Nunnally's
U.S. A
Cutex
Prince Albert
Sir Walter Raleigh
Gladstone
Kaywoodie
Mann’s
Carolina Curb Market
Blue Bird Ice Cream
North Main
Sedgefield Manor
H. C. Millican
Frank Haile
Corinne Reynolds
Hutchen’s
Hutchens
Stoelen
Steick
Maxwell House
Brazil
Hunter's
Florida
Campbell's
Swift's Jewel
Meat Department
Swift
Pound
Tribones
Hutchen’s Department Food Store
Washington Street
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