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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1936

Page

7

Production Credit Association to Meet January 29

The Production Credit Association announces a meeting on Friday January 29 at Graham Court House. T Hall, president, says officers will present detailed reports and elect a new term of officers. The group serves Alamance Chatham Durham Guilford Orange and Rockingham counties with loans and credit services.

Action Credit Graham Rt House T. Hall Alamance Chatham Durham Guilford Orange Olph Rockingham

Twining Addresses Business Club at High Point College

H C Twining spoke to the High Point College Business Club on meat packing methods from cattle ranges to modern efficient practices and by products. He urged optimism for youths entering the business world as David McKinnon discussed bookkeeping future. Special music by A C Lovelace Jr and others.

H. C. Twining High Point College Mr. Twining

Dean Lindley to speak on Christmas Music to junior choir

Dr P B Lindley dean of High Point College will address the junior choir of the First Methodist Protestant church Thursday at 4 o clock on the subject of Christmas Music.

P. BE. Lindley High Point College First Methodist Protestant Church

High Payment for Breeding Frogs Recounted

The note states that individuals pay as much as 50 dollars each for frogs intended for breeding. This highlights a strong market demand and indicates values placed on specific frog species or qualities.

Oak View P.T.A. Meeting Planned Thursday Night

The Oak View Parent Teacher Association will meet Thursday night in the school auditorium at 7 30 o clock. A Christmas program has been planned and a large attendance is urged.

Oak View Parent-Teacher Association

Services Held For Charles G Bedford At Residence Here

Funeral services for Charles Gibson Bedford son of Mr and Mrs Cannon G Bedford were held at the family residence Tuesday at 3 pm. Dr H Blackard pastor of Wesley Memorial M E Church and Rev Mr Boyce Presbyterian minister of Kings Mountain conducted the service. Pallbearers included Chas Redding Paul W Casey C Rhodes Curtis Smithdeal Dr Kenneth B Geddie and Dr S S Saunders. Floral offerings were arranged by family friends. The body was interred in Cummins Mausoleum Memorial Park Cemetery.

Charles Gibson Bedford Cannon G. Bedford Br. H. Blackard Wesley Memorial M BE Mr. Boyce Kings Mountain Bedford Chas. Redding Paul W. Casey C . Rhodes Curtis Smithdeal Kenneth B. Geddie

Appointment of Wilkinson to Army Medical Corps

The War Department announced the appointment of William Edgar Wilkinson of Durham North Carolina as a first lieutenant in the Army Medical Corps.

Washington William Edgar Wilkinson Durham N. C Army Medical Corps War Department

Moon Model at Griffith Observatory Built by Roger Hayward

A giant moon model at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles was built by Roger Hayward and mirrors exact scale using photographs from the 100 inch Mount Wilson telescope.

Griffith Observatory Los Angeles Roger Hayward Mount Wilson

Dear Miss Mansfield How to handle a broken engagement

A 21 year old asks whether to demand explanations from her fiancé who may be flirting with another woman. The adviser urges patience, fairness, and dialogue before deciding to end the engagement, noting potential gossip and the value of courtesy and owed due process.

Miss Mansfield

Christmas Program Featured By Thomasville Business Women

SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE THOMASVILLE Dec 16 The Thomasville Business and Professional Woman's club held its December meeting at the Unity Chapel Missionary Society home with a Christmas program. Miss Myra Olive led the entertainment featuring Eloise Ward librarian at High Point High School and former club member. Thirteen present. The Janie Tuttle Missionary Society was hosted by Mrs Charles Phillips with Mrs Nat Walker and Mrs C Wilson assisting. Mrs Paul Green presided.

Thomasville Unity Chapel Missionary Society Fremont Mendenhall Unity Church Margaret Thompson Myra Olive Eloise Ward High Point Janie Tuttle

Mrs J R Paddison Hosts Kernersville Au Fair Club

Mrs J R Paddison entertained the Au Fair Bridge club with a dinner and bridge at her Kernersville home. Eight covered with Christmas green red decor, table features and prizes for high low and traveling awards. Attendees included Mesdames Ring Shore Kerner Griffith and Donnell.

Kernersville J. R. Paddison Au Fair Bridge Club Clay Ring D. L. Donnell Edgar Shore Mesdames Clay Ring Carl Kerner J. J. Griffith Philip Kerner Zack L. Whitaker

Marriage Announcement of Virginia Loman Tucker and Herbert J Tucker

Mr and Mrs W F Loman of 20 Vine Street Greensboro announce the marriage of their daughter Virginia to Herbert J Tucker of Danville Virginia on December 6 The Rev M T Sorrell of the Christian church officiated Tucker is the youngest son of Mr and Mrs M A Tucker of this city and works at Southern Silk Mills The couple will reside in Kernersville

T. L. Wells Tommy Tallahassee Fla Wells C. B. Williams Margarite Kerner Percy Kerner Greensboro Sarah Webster North Wilkesboro Zeb Deaton Luella Cochran Jean Gertrude Cochran Mary Linville Zora Smith E. P. Billups Granite Falls N. C Albert Everett City Memorial Hospital Winston-Salem Marion Allen Walser Allen Allen Elizabeth N. J Louise Baker Wendell Mary Lillian Tucker W. F. Loman Vine Street Virginia Herbert J. Tucker Danville M. T. Sorrell The Christian Church Mr. Tucker M. A. Tucker Southern Silk Mills Kernersville

Meredith Holidays Begin Saturday At Meredith College

Christmas holidays at Meredith college start Saturday December 19 at noon. Classes pause until January 4 at 9 am. President Charles E. Brewer says morning classes run on Saturday with no chapel, and students may leave after their last scheduled class.

Raleigh Meredith College Charles E. Brewer

Women of the Moose Meet This Evening

The Women of the Moose will hold a regular meeting at the Moose Hall at 7 30 this evening. Senior Regent Mrs Mabel Beeson urges all members to attend for a message from regional director Charles Kirby. Plans will be discussed for the joint Christmas party with the Moose Lodge next Tuesday night December 22.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall Mabel Beeson Charles Kirby The Moose Lodge

William Penn Occupied First Brick House in America

William Penn is credited with occupying what is described as the first brick house in America. The note reflects early colonial building practices and Penn’s role in establishing domestic architecture in the colony.

William Penn America

Green Street W M S Elects Officers For The Coming Year

The Green Street Baptist church Woman's Missionary Society met at the church with Miss Gladys Ellington presiding. Mrs J T Curlee reported sending a $75 box to South Mountain school. A new officer slate was elected with Ellington as president and other officers named. Circles will meet in members' homes next year.

Woman's Missionary Society of Green Street Gladys Ellington Mra J. H. Vestal C. N. Royal Young Peoples T. C. Robbins A. Lewis

W C T U Meeting Features Williamson Christmas Talk

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met on North Main Street with Mrs. C. B Grayson presiding. Mrs. O C Williamson spoke on Christmas celebrations in various countries including Mexican customs. Three new members were welcomed and refreshments were served after the program.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union C. 8. Grayson North Main Street J. A. Eshelman Grace Nell Cragrell O. C. Williamson Mexico H. W. McCain C. E. Sheloff Bascom Hoskins C. F. Farley BE. A. Lockwood

Tri-City Altrusa Christmas Party Draws Members

About seventy members from High Point Winston Salem and Greensboro Altrusa clubs are expected at a joint Christmas party at Sedgefield Inn starting 7 15 tonight. The event aims to foster goodwill among the three sister organizations and marks their first joint affair with Mrs Marie Caddell as local chair.

High Point Winston- Salem Greensboro Altrusa Sedgefield Inn Marie Caddell

Mrs J A Morris Returns Home From Hospital

Mrs J A Morris moved from Burrus Memorial hospital to her Brentley circle home after four months of treatment. Friends report her condition improved and she can now receive visitors.

J. A. Morris Brentley Circle Burrus Memorial Hospital

Children Present Christmas Pageant at Johnson Street School

The Johnson Street School children presented a Christmas pageant titled O Holy Night to the PTA on Tuesday at 7:30 PM. The performance featured a 130 member choir in white, pantomime, and a Nativity scene with Kings, Shepherds, angels, and Mary and Joseph, set to familiar carols and Bible verses.

Johnson Street Parent-Teacher Association Kings of the Orient Bethelehem Mary Joseph Orient Noel Bethlehem The Reader Mary Lee Barnes Nancy Fagg Ardenna Meredith Angels Pearle Bennett Olivia Smith Jean Carroll Wisemen Billy Bryant Bobby Holt Floyd Frye Shepherds Joe Fowler Ray Bradshaw Douglass Holbrook Floyd Noble James

Acton Businesses Shift From Laundries to Factories

Acton, a London district once home to over 80 laundries, now hosts 270 factories in other industries. The area, historically known as the laundry of London, has transformed its economic landscape with this dramatic shift.

Acton London

Empty Stockings Fund appeals for Christmas gifts

A grieving mother appeals to the community to remember her four children through the Empty Stocking Fund. Salvation Army Adjutant Robert M. Cowan leads upcoming Christmas events with hundreds of toys and a treat for needy children, plus distribution of food baskets. The fund seeks more donations to cover expenses and rehabilitation for families, with contact via The Enterprise or a call to 4567 to sponsor a case.

Robert M. Cowan Salvation Army Boy Scouts Moe W. W. Burgess Cere J. W. Cnnard

Salvation Army Buys Land For Expansion

The Salvation Army Advisory Board met at the citadel on South Main street and announced the purchase of the adjoining Davis property to enable a new gymnasium and Boys Club unit. Adjutant Robert M. Cowan said about 80 percent of funds are secured with no fundraising campaign planned. The plan aims to enroll at least 1,000 boys in instructional and recreational programs without affecting other social agencies.

Kaste Davis Salvation Army Citadel South Main Street J. H. Kalte Ecommittee Davis Property faeAlutian Wae Adnant Wewbereve Wee Robert M. Cowan Cowan Kalte

Couple Reweds and Call It Permanent

In Concord on December 16 a divorce once split Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Cagle. Both remarried. each spouse died in later years. The two reunited as Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Cagle and were remarried by Rev. W. A. Oates. They declared it permanent.

Concord W. L. Cagle Cagle

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