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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
6
A chaotic New York scene swirls around the abdication of the ex king, with press agents and tabloids racing for scoops. Celebrities and performers claim ties, from Diana Ward to Gloria Swanson, and hotels, theaters, and radio voices buzz with royal romance rumors and proposed projects.
In Dallas the talk centers on a former chorus boy cop and an Abdication Print amid garment district discussions of a water bike linked to the ex King and Mrs Simpson at Cannes. Mr Briton Busch claims to bring the water bike to the U S school as funeral services for the Humphrey family are set in Dallas First Baptist Church Friday at 2 30 PM.
Barney L. Humphrey, 52, died at his home on Taylor Street Wednesday at 5 pm after a four day illness. Born in Chester, South Carolina, he had lived in High Point for 12 years. He is survived by his wife Inez Humphrey and a daughter, Miss Clara Humphrey, a teacher at William Penn High.
The St Marks Federation of Church clubs will host a Christmas carol recital Sunday evening at 8 o'clock featuring the St Marks choir and additional numbers. Performances include piano solo Star of the Evening by Gwendolyn Whitted, vocal A King Is Born by Willie Marie Carter, a story The Other Wise Man by Mrs. M. J. Simmons, vocal by Prof. S. E. Burford, and an organ Silent Night.
A local baby contest nears its deadline as families rush in their registrations. Organizers urge prompt submission at the city hall to ensure participation and fair judging for the event.
Seventh Bay Adventist church on Olga street hosted a Sunday afternoon program sponsored by the Dorcas society. Prizes awarded included Deloise Gillmore first, Faye Elizabeth Davie second, and Leonard Flowers third. Dr. Murray B. Davis and Dr. J. C. Morgan spoke as the event raised 61.06 dollars.
An informal birthday dinner for Will Adams was held Sunday evening December 13 at his Thom asville home. The dining room featured a pink and white color marked cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Page of High Point Mr and Mrs Craven of Lexington James Graham and Ruffin Walden.
Miss Nora Brown entertained a group of friends at the Clement residence on Pear son street Monday evening in celebration of her birthday.
Prof. H Clinton Taylor head of fine arts at A and T college spoke at the High Point Teachers Forum in William Penn high school on Has School Art a Place in Modern Life. He argued school boards oppose art, listing art’s role in stimulating creative thinking injecting happiness and forming good citizenship, declaring to the modern teacher art means life. the address was well received.
The December meeting drew many parents despite bad weather as grades 6B 6A and 7 competed in a classroom contest sponsored by vice president Mrs S S Thompson. Seventh grade teacher Miss A L Jones won a $3 prize funded by High Point Steam Laundry.
Little Donald C. Moorehead hosted a December 15 party at his grandparents G W Mack residence 610 Mangum Avenue. The home glittered with Christmas decor and a blue ribbon tree. A white birthday cake with three pink candles centered the table as guests received candy cane favors. Attending were Vernon Lee McCoy Eugene Hart Jr Nellie Yvonne and Melvin Saunders Mary E Davis Margaret Bogare Kathleen Chambers John Tyson Harvey Woodruff Vernon Crosby and Gondolyn Chambers Joseph and Mary Pleases Win. Penn Audience Monday evening 600 people filled the William Penn auditorium to see the Richard B Harrison Dramatic club present Joseph and Mary a religious drama praised for setting costumes and performances Moses Robertson and Elizabeth Johnson starred as Joseph and Mary with direction by Mrs J J Wilson and Clarence E Yokeley. The Glee Club singing accompanied the performance and Mrs B H Cobb directed the club.
A noted trend shows motorists preferring usable gifts for car use, listing items such as heater compass auto robo driving gloves radio and horns. The roster includes a long cast of named individuals and staff roles tied to a staging and exhibit event at the William Penn home economics department with a winter display drawing many pieces of work.
Emphasis is placed on scrap material, with a nun boy’s suits and other items made from this type serial. The article notes use of scraps for garments and related goods, highlighting resourceful recycling in the period.
Miss Mattie Co entertained Miss Robinson's guests and club members at Fairview Street with a tempting repast then moved to Mondson's on Willowbrook for bridge. Bridge progressed through six hands. Miss F A won the Mod prize and Mrs A M Gr the guest prize. Guests included M Baldwin Edmondson Gree Holmes Michael Whitted Miss Fouet and others.
The fragment describes a long march avoiding monotony on a Benjamin Franklin themed trek, references to Aune 1734 and Bolivia, mentions over 200 artificial imitations of an insect, and notes 2400 common physical and tat disorders worldwide. It also gives a cleaning tip to use cold water and no soap for matting.
Believed to relieve headaches neuralgia and similar pains with quick acting ingredients. Describes BC as a trusted prescription type remedy sold for more than 25 years for headaches neuralgia aches and discomforts. Notes 10¢ sizes and per dose availability.
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