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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1936
Page
7
A group called the Three No Goods visits a home of one of the Empty Stocking Fund’s 100 Neediest Families. A widow with three children, relying on $10 monthly from the government and quilting, welcomes the gift. They deny charity and wish to share a happier Christmas, planning to deliver clothing and groceries.
A mother writes of her deserting husband returning and pressuring their children, seeking guidance on custody and support. The column urges legal consultation, notes possible eligibility for custody, and stresses protecting the children from parental conflict while advising financial contributions for essentials and schooling.
Mr and Mrs R Stewart host James J Farriss and his small son and Carter Farriss of New York City during Christmas holidays on West Farriss avenue. Mr and Mrs Gay Hensley of Winston-Salem arrive to spend holidays with relatives. Betty Jarvis recovering from tonsil surgery at 604 Kearns street. Mr and Mrs J Moore depart for New York City for business. Friends of Mrs L G Crawford note slight improvement at Grimes street bed. Mrs Margaret Smith resting well after operation at Guilford General Hospital. William J McAnally and Albert McAnally home for holidays. both medical students at Duke and UNC. Mrs W F Ellis of Salisbury visits W F Ellis Jr. and wife on West Lexington avenue extension. W A Burton of New York City spends a few days on business and will join family in Reidsville for holidays.
Postmaster reports record mail volume at Greensboro office as 57 staff and 26 helpers worked overnight. Greensboro handled 91,000 pieces. postal workers kept up with stamping, sorting, and delivery amid Christmas rush. The office expects continued high flow through Dec 24 before relief sets in.
Oak Hill Friends church presents a Wednesday night program at 7 30 featuring carols readings and a missionary play titled The White Christmas Public invited per morning announcement
The Comrades class of Green Street Baptist church will meet tonight at 7 30 at the home of Mrs W G Met calf on Church street for a Christmas party All members urged to attend. The Stephens Bible class meets Wednesday at 3 at Mrs Charles Gueth 308 Woodrow Avenue led by Mrs Nora L Andrews with a Romans study. Hilliard Memorial program moved to Wednesday December 23 at 7 30 with public invited.
R Lee Hemric aged 21 of 1114 Tryon Street was reported improving at Guilford General Hospital after an automobile crash that killed Misa Inez Phillips, 18, of West Green Street last Saturday night. Hospital attendants said x rays showed broken bones in his legs and treatment included re setting bones.
In Thomasville on December 22 Amos and Austin Bryant hosted a Christmas party for the younger social set at their Carmall Street residence. The twins celebrated their birthday with a festive tree, games, dancing, and refreshments. Guests included Josephine Pepper and many local youths. Separately music pupils of Mrs. G D Pridgen performed at the Pridgen home on Fisher Street with a Christmas program, followed by refreshments. Geneva Yeats, a Lenoir Rhyne student, and Theresa Hoover, from Stratford College, were visiting local families during the holidays. Annie Howell left for Philadelphia to visit her brother Charles Howell who would accompany her home soon.
The Allen Jay Junior Class enjoyed a Christmas party at Miss Hazel Blakely’s home with games and carols. Clarence Kearns served as Santa Claus and handed out gifts to attendees, including Iris Kennedy, Doris Rodden, Clifton Bowers, Jewell Plummer, and others.
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