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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1932

Page

5

Welch Memorial Aux to Meet and Local Wedding News

Society notes urge Welch Memorial church Ladies Auxiliary to meet Tuesday at 7 PM. Miss Beadie Harbinson wed James Mabry of Spartanburg in York South Carolina. Bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C E Harbinson, wears blue crepe. Groom’s family listed. couple to reside with G M Mabry on Grimes Street.

Welch Memorial Aux Welch Memorial Church Miss Harbinson MR. Mabry York South Carolina Beadie Marie Harbinson James A Mabry Spartanburg, Co Mrs. Mabry C. BE. Harbinson M. L. Mabry Spartanburg S. C High Point G. M. Mabry Grimes Street

Goldsboro Cotton Reduction Proposal Sent to Bailey

G B Thompson of Goldsboro proposes a 40 percent cut in 1933 cotton acreage and creation of supervisory commissioners to run the plan. A 50 percent tax would be levied on cotton grown above 60 percent of this year’s acreage. Thompson asks Senator Josiah W Bailey to introduce supportive legislation.

Goldsboro Josiah W. Bailey North Carolina G. B. Thompson Farm Board Thompson Board of “Supervisory Commissioners Bailey

Coffee Origins and Discovery Tales

The text notes coffee is not native to South America and suggests its discovery in Abyssinia. It frames coffee’s origins as linked to Ethiopian regions and links the mythology of its spread to early traders and travelers.

South America Abyssinia

Monogrammed Gear Shift Cap For Proud Driver

A monogrammed gear knob cap offers a personalized touch for the woman proud of her car. This accessory highlights a stylish detail in vehicle interiors and reflects individual taste.

Mrs Tomlinson Hosts Thursday Bridge Club in Thomasville

Mrs W B Tomlinson entertained the Thursday bridge club at her Sunrise Avenue home with Yule tide decor and a three table game. Prizes included note paper for high score to Mrs G W Lyles and second to Mrs Carson Cox, with gifts for Mrs Hodgin and Mrs Ervin Earnhardt. A two course luncheon followed among Mrs Lyles, Mrs Cox, Mrs Phillips, Mrs Curlee, Mrs Swaim, Miss Harris, Mrs Rapp, Mrs Murr, Mrs Lambeth, and other guests.

Thomasville W. BE. Tomlinson Sunrise Avenue Thursday Bridge Club G. W. Lyles Carson Cox Charles F. Phillips W. H. Curlee A. R. Swaim Mamie Harris Walter Rapp Frank Murr Ervin Earnhardt Tom Lambeth O. R. Hodgin Julia Brown Jennings David Long, Jr

Zeiglers Return From Asheville Weekend Trip

Mr and Mrs J A Zeigler and their son James have returned from Asheville after spending the weekend there.

J. A. Zeigler James Asheville

Howell brothers visit over Christmas from Wake Forest

Charles and Julius Howell arrive from Wake Forest College to spend the holidays with their parents Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Howell.

Olive Spencer Cox New Brunswick N. J Charles and Julius Howell Wake Forest College Mrs Cc. M. Howell

Local Family Visits as Father Battles Illness

Greensboro couple Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Cox and Walnut Cove guests Mr. and Mrs. Sanders Rierson and son spend Sunday with D. C. Cox, critically ill at his Williams Street home. Richmond visitors Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shephard and son arrive today. Mrs. me is the daughter of Mr. ox.

Alfred Cox Greensboro Sanders Rierson Walnut Cove D. C. Cox Williams Street Ray Shephard Richmond, Va

Train Wreck in Chicago Injures Commuters at Union Station

A Burlington suburban train locomotive struck the bumper at Union Station causing two commuters to suffer broken arms and 25 others to be cut and bruised. The force hurled passengers to the platform and car floors as they prepared to alight.

Chicago Burlington Railroad Union Station

Festive Informality Dresses With Dinner Jacket Flair

Natalie Stewart notes Christmas party dresses combine dinner jacket style with formal fabrics. Skirts in black brown or blue crepe pair with rich jackets. necklines stay simple yet elegant for 5 o'clock parties. The main look uses a browns and ivory palette with gold touches and a high waisted rough crepe skirt.

Natalie Stewart New York Joan Savoy NEA Service

HI HO Puzzle No. 18 Soldier Silhouette Challenge

A soldier boy silhouette puzzle invites readers to cut out seven pieces and arrange them to form the figure. The feature presents the mystic puzzle pieces and instructions for completing the soldier’s silhouette.

Operatic Horsewoman Marina Chaliapin in New York Circles

Marina Chaliapin, 20, daughter of famed basso Veodor Chaliapin, meets New York musical and equestrian circles during a stay there. Once a Volga blacksmith’s apprentice, she recently tried her old trade in a New York smithy. a photo captured that moment.

Marina Chaliapin Veodor Chaliapin New York Chaliapin Volga Mariana

Couple marks 63 years of marriage with flawless record

Ironton couple John Schmidt and his wife celebrate sixty three years of married life with no quarrels. They credit their peaceful home on a farm where they say hard work kept them from arguing.

John Schmidt

Walker sued over Mrs Walker shoe and bag bill

A complaint posted at the Greenwich Village home of former Mayor James J. Walker reveals a suit against him and his wife for 2131.20 in charges at Somers Inc for Mrs Walker purchases between 1930 and 1932. The items included mules linen sandals bags and various shoes and the couple reportedly avoided service as the suit proceeded.

New York James J. Walker Greenwich Village Miami Walker

Methodist bishops urge prohibition and dry territory protection

SHREVEPORT La December 19 The college of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church south reaffirms its stand for prohibition and calls on Congress to prevent the saloon’s return and to protect dry territory. They reiterate that Congress has no mandate to repeal the 18th Amendment without a substitute to permanently bar alcohol. The bishops say voters focused on bread not repeal in the last election.

Shreveport College of Bishops of The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Congress Dallas Texas Friends of Prohibition

Building and Loan Association Distributes $15000 Dividends

Hickory reports The First Building and Loan association is paying $15000 in semi annual dividends early rather than waiting until month end. The move aims to share profits with shareholders ahead of schedule.

Hickory First Building and Loan Association

North Carolina gold prospecting expands across belts

State Geologist H. J. Bryson reports widespread activity in the northeast central and western belts of North Carolina with crude to modern methods. Prospects at Portis Nash County yield 10 to 12 dollars daily. Black Ankle Montgomery County reports about 2 dollars per ton with a cyanide plant half finished.

Ralsigh North Carolina H. J. Bryson Bryson Nash Franklin Warren Randolph Montgomery Cabarrus Mecklenburg Union Rutherford Burke Old Portis Nash County Black Ankle Montgomery County Washington, D. C Ed L. Hedrick Asheboro Hedrick Stanly Carla Reed Cabarrus County Pioneer Mills Georgeville Goldice Phifer J. L. Younts Indian Trail Waxhaw Union County Mecklenburg County Capps Charlotte N. Smith Kings Mountain Gaston County Rutherford County Edgar B. Ward Gilkey

Thirty Detours Listed On State Highways In Report

Raleigh dispatch notes the state highway commission published its weekly report listing thirty detours on major routes. Detours cover roads from Grandy to Point Harbor, Williamston to Hamilton, Selma to Zebulon, Raleigh area corridors, and lines through Madison, Stokes County, and Cherokee counties among others.

Raleigh State Highway Commission Tony Grandy Point Harbour Williamston Hamilton Lawrence Rocky Mount Selma Zebulon Kinston Dover Red Springs John Station Raymond Smith Cross Newton Clinon

North Carolina kids first benefits from federal relief funds

Needy children in North Carolina are the first recipients of relief money loaned by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Dr. Fred W. Morrison notes the aid covered shoes clothing and wholesome lunches to allow school attendance. Over 1.38 million dollars has been borrowed and distributed to counties in installments.

Raleigh North Carolina Fred W. Morrison Clites Morrison Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Negro Surrenders After Store Sacking Attempt in Charlotte

A Black man identified as George Wilmer surrendered to officers after they found him inside a Charlotte store during a robbery attempt. He shouted pleas not to shoot and went quietly to jail. A separate report notes a fall causing an arm fracture.

Charlotte George Wilmer

NC guard surgeon McGoughan breaks arm in ice slip

Dr De Vv McGoughan a North Carolina national guard surgeon and former state senator was resting well after slipping on ice in Fayetteville breaking an arm. He was treated locally and will recover at home with restrictions.

Fayetteville McGoughan North Carolina National Guard

Good News for Colds Susceptibles and Vicks Plan

A cautionary note urges those susceptible to colds to follow Vicks Plan for prevention and relief. It cites tests showing reduced cold incidence and duration, and promotes Vicks Nose & Throat Drops and VapoRub as key aids, with rules for using them to prevent or shorten colds.

Nature Vicks

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society Club Ruth Clarke High Point Hospital Ruth Coffield Mars Hill Olive Thomas North Main Mrs. Tomlinson Dalton Montlieu Rist Catherine Shell Vogue Beauty Shoppe Rank Leesville Durham Whiteville D. C Creedmoor Raeford Apex Roxboro Yangeeville Madison Stokes County Yadkin County Jonesville Sparta North Wilkesboro Toluca Cooleemee Stokes Ferry Bridge New London 8. C Tennesese Cherokee Sylva Jackson County Hayeavilla Negro Vicks Plan
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