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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1929

Page

6

Wedding of interest solemnized in Virginia

A wedding of interest, a complete surprise to friends, was solemnized in Virginia on Saturday, December 7. After the ceremony the couple left for a short wedding trip and will make their home at 1300 Thissell street, this city.

Virginia Thissell Street Priscilla Club J. F. Hayden East Washington Street S. S. Coe C. P. Coble Clark Myra F. P. Ingram W. W. Idol C. C. Robbins J. V. Wilson W. G. Shipman A. E. Taplin Charles Perry C. A. Ring J. A. Green Thomasville S. A. Holleman

Theatres, Musicians Call for Quiet Amid Clapping Debate

The piece notes Jane Cowl urging theatergoers to stay quiet while performers speak. Leopold Stokowski criticizes applause as disturbing, while actors and audiences generally favor restricting talking and noise during performances.

Jane Cowl Leopold Stokowski Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Carnegie Hall

Doubtful Strength of Case Cited in Plea

The argument emphasizes that the case rests on need rather than personal grudge, noting this era is short on manners and long on necessity, underscoring the discourt esy tension in proceedings.

Capital Welcomes Jap Delegation at Washington

The Japanese delegation arrives in Washington for four days of pre London conference talks. Key issue is the demand for a 10-10-7 ratio in auxiliary ships, opposed to the 5-5-3 capital ships ratio. Both sides align on naval reduction policy and aim to present unity to Hoover Stimson and leaders before London.

Washington America London Hoover Stimson Chicago Reijiro Wakatsuki

Local Social Notes Mention Madison Visit and UNC Student

Mrs. J. B. Hardee returned home to Madison Florida after visiting relatives here. Thomas Gold a University of North Carolina student spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs T J Gold. Mrs L Weaver and Violet and Harry Weaver were in Reidsville for the weekend.

Adelaide McAnally University of North Carolina William J. McAnally South Main Street J. B. Hardee Madison, Fla Thomas Gold Wekend Mrs T. J. Gold Mrs. L. Weaver Violet Harry Weaver Reidsville

Dororthy Knapp Sues for 250000 Over Lost Broadway Role

Dorothy Knapp, once touted as Americas most beautiful and talented girl, sues Earl Carroll and backer Penfield for 250000 alleging breach of contract after being dropped from a Broadway revue. The suit names Carroll, Mrs Frances Courthand Penfield, and others as defendants.

America Dorothy Knapp Earl Carroll Carroll Frederic Courthand Penfield

Shusher Quiets Met Opera Crowd After Whispering

The writer recalls a Metropolitan evening where two women debated which blonde on stage was Jeritza. A be spectacled man with a libretto shushed the audience, prompting a quieter atmosphere. The note mentions a Bach concert with few interruptions and praises Miss Cowl as a strong theater leader.

Stokowski Gree Miss Cowl Jeritza Forces For Law and Order Jenny

Aged Woman Buried In Davidson County

Funeral services were held at Cedar Grove in Silver Hill township for Miss L. J. Workman who died at her Conrad Hill home after months of ill health. She was 71 and survived by nephews, nieces and other relatives. Rev. A. O. Leonard conducted the services and interment was at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Lexington Cedar Grove Silver Hill Township L. J. Workman Conrad Hill A. O. Leonard

Strauss Daughter Marries Russian Prince in Secret Ceremony

Prince Vladimir de Rachesky and Harriet Straus wed secretly in Greenwich on December 6 after failing to obtain a license in Port Chester. The 35 year old prince is linked to the former Russian imperial family, while Harriet Straus, 25, is daughter of Simon Straus, head of the Straus National Bank and Trust. The couple began a belated honeymoon and disclosed the marriage yesterday.

New York Vladimir de Rachesky Russia Harriet Straus Simon W. Straus Straus National Bank and Trust Company Greenwich

Calais Port de Guise Saved as Historic Monument

The Port de Guise gateway in Calais France once threatened with demolition has been preserved by government action by its designation as an historic monument.

Port de Guise Calais France

Alabama Forecasts Cotton Harvest At 1 335 000 Bales

Alabama farmers anticipate a cotton crop of 1 335 000 bales for the year. Output projection aims to guide market expectations and farm plans across the state.

Alabama

Hoover Fears Politics In Maxwell Appointment

Raleigh report says President Hoover weighs Maxwell as Interstate Commerce nominee to avoid splitting North Carolina Democrats. Appointment could aid Simmons or heal rift, but advisers fear it might rally Republicans or backfire with anti Simmons factions. Prospects hinge on how the move affects 1930 Senate election chances.

Maxwell Washington Mr. Hoover Senator Simmons North Carolina Hoover Mr. Maxwell Simmons White House Senate House Interstate Commerce Commission

Woman Applies For Shoes After 27 Year Old Pair Wears On

A Cardigan Wales woman told authorities she needed a new pair of shoes because the pair she wore had lasted 27 years. She explained she had worn them every day since she bought them.

Cardigan Wales

Derry Drunk Fined Pockets Held for Safety

A man in Derry Ireland was fined 60 cents for drunkenness and found with 285 dollars in his pockets. He was taken to the police station for safety after the fine was imposed.

Derry Ireland

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Tel Elty Moffitt’s North Main Society Y Sonats Daughters OF Wesley Calvary M. E. Church Hazel McIntyre East Green Street Peat W. R. Harris Henry Cook Riverside Military Academy Gainesville H. L. Cook Parent-Teacher Association of Union Hill Susanna Wesley Wesley Memorial Church Forrest Murray Parkway Mack Hiatt Angie Pitts Walter Kester W. BD. Sale, Jr Paul Casey Annice Smoot Sallie Spratt Allene Sumner Davidson County S. W. Strauss Miss Gooch Tar Heel Beavans the Ladies’ Store J.c.penney Co Imel J. C. Penney Company
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