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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1936

Page

10

Banquet And Ball Features Of Dancing Masters Program

Speaking Tuesday evening as guest of honor of the banquet of the Dancing Masters of North Carolina, J. F. Abel urged high dance standards and global goodwill at the Sheraton. Fifty teachers and students attended as Miss Jacqueline Dorminy presided. Fran Scanlan of Chicago showcased tap, while Duke Barron’s orchestra accompanied a post banquet ball with a diverse floor show from Raleigh, Greensboro, High Point and Mooresville studios.

Dancing Masters of North Carolina Sheraton Hotel J. F. Abel Department of Education Washington South Abel Jacqueline Dorminy Fran Scanlan Chicago Coke Cecil

Dance recital cast list from Norwood and Jacqueline studios

The Norwood Studios of Salisbury and Albemarle present a diverse program with Mexican Castanet Dance Ruth Efird Barcarolle Ruth Efird You've Got to Eat Your Spinach Baby Bobby Talbert There's a Small Hotel Bobby Talbert Streamline Tap Katherine Wagoner Winter Wonderland Katherine Wagoner and Mary Henley Austrian and Roumanian National Dances Mary Henley Katherine Wagoner From Jacqueline Dorming Studios Winston Salem Adagio Team Nellie Adams Charles Vance Tap Solo What Did the Blue Jay Say Martha Hinkle St Louis Blues Carol Jean Mickle Doll Dance Jump Rope Tap Sarah Ann Slanter La Petite Danseuse Nellie Gray Adams Fraidy Cat Sally Ann Borthwick Break Rhythm Alma Moore And more studios represented in a partial list.

High Point W. E. Davis Ellen Douglas Norwood Helen Lutes Charlotte Margaret Wall Greensboro Betty Lloyd Tandy Durham A. Louise Williams Raleigh Evelyn Harris Margaret Peele Brockwell Duke Barron Norwood Salisbury Ruth Eaird Betty Hunt Dickie Mitchell Louise Williams Dick Burnett Davis Betty Warner Valse Gracieuse Lutes Mooresville Ruth Efird Dixie Dorminy Winston- Salem Alma Moore St. Louis Fran Scanlan Onnr Coun Erica Ransome Toledo Ohio Miss Ransome San Carlos Grand Opera Ballet Jack Juveneau Jean Rein Ransome W. &. Davis Aida Ingram Patricia Hubbard Gena Glen Brown Diane Tucker Kathleen van Loan Nancy Barker Molly Lambeth Martha Phillips Betty Bury Barbara Burton Jacqueline Harbinson Meredith Slane Christine Leonard Margie Barker Shirley Pierce Betty Martin Anne Bain Peggy Yow Rachel Léonard Rebecca Dunn Anne Shuford Virginia Perry Martha Burton Carlene Kaneer Betty Beck Frances Rothrock Betty Ann Rankin Wilma Leonard Gloria Hayworth Mary Long Darla Dean Evans Nellie Jones Millicent Marsh Janet Crews Anne Wood Billy Saliabury Albemarle Bobby Talbert Katherine Wagoner Winter Wonderland Mary Henley Jacqueline Dorming

Miss Helen Clark to Discuss China's Outlook Tonight

Miss Helen Clark dean of Women at Soochow University in China on leave for Yale will address Wesley Memorial church during the mid week prayer service on the subject China Faces the New Year. She is spending the Christmas holidays with her family and is well informed on the Chinese political and social situation.

Helen Clark Soochow University Soochow China Yale Wesley Memorial Church Clark

Police recover stolen dresses from church grounds

Police yesterday recovered three of five dresses and other women’s apparel stolen from a parked car at the Sheraton hotel the night before. BE Bennett of Growing Rapids N C said his car door was forced and today his wife identified the clothing as her property. The articles were found strewn on the ground at the rear of Wesley Memorial church.

Sheraton Hotel BE. F. Bennett Growing Rapids N. C Wesley Memorial Church

Charles Stores Co Is To Give Bonus

NEW YORK, Dec. 80. B. & Hornstein announced after being elected president of the Charles Stores Co on December 22 a bonus for employers. A full week's salary will go to those employed over six months, and half a week's pay to workers with less than six months service. The bonus will be paid December 31 to all non executive staff not in a profit sharing plan.

New York B.&. Hornstein Charles Stores Co

Ring Jr Elected President of American Club

Clifton A Ring Jr a prominent druggist of C A Ring and Sons was chosen president of the American Club at the Elwood hotel weekly dinner succeeding James B Moffitt who led the group the past six months Other officers were John W Clinard Jr first vice president Charles T Parker second vice president D A Rawley corresponding secretary W Chase Idol Jr recording secretary Arthur Fidler re elected treasurer Odell L Day Jr servant at arms O A Kirkman Holt McPherson Dr George T Wood and Dick White were elected to the board along with retiring members Herman H Smith Frank Robbins Dr ci Davis and KB W Freeser Walter F E Criseman won the attendance prize.

Clifton A. Ring, Jr C. A. Ringe and Sons Elwood Hotel James 8. Moffitt John W. Clinard, Jr W. K. McCain Charles T. Parker Holt McPherson George T. Wood Dick White Herman H. Smith Frank Robbins Ci Davis KB. W. Freezer Walter FE. Criseman

States boast unemployment insurance laws under new federal act

Washington Dec 30 Thirty five states have enacted unemployment insurance laws the social security board reported with Delaware possibly joining before year end. A Kentucky law was rushed in for approval while Arkansas Florida Georgia Illinois Kansas Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada North Dakota Washington and Wyoming were seen as missing the deadline. About 17 000 000 workers are covered and employers in non insured states face a 1 percent federal payroll tax due by January 31. John G Winant said protections extend to those at risk of idleness.

Washington Social Security Board Delaware Kentucky Security Board District of Columbia John G. Winant Arkansas Florida Georgia Ilinois Kansas Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada North Dakota Wyoming

Congressmen Study Minimum Wage Hour Measure

Congressmen began a new study of federal actions to enforce minimum wage and hour standards. President Roosevelt, noting the breakdown of NRA labor standards, indicated a federal move was likely, though he did not outline the form it would take. News from Washington on December 30.

Washington Roosevelt NRA

Women clubs, 705 members. 4-H groups 296 girls in county

Statesville dispatch reports that Iredell county has 20 women’s clubs with 705 members and 13 4-H clubs serving 296 girls. Mrs. Mary Brown, home demonstration agent, notes active community involvement.

Statesville Mary Brown Irede! County

Forsyth County Tax Receipts Exceed Expenditures by 49049.68

A final audit shows Forsyth County tax receipts totaling 49049.68 more than expenditures in the 1935-36 fiscal year.

Winston-Salem Forsyth County

Severe Penalties For All Drivers Without Permits

A court threatens severe penalties for drivers charged with lacking state permits. The judge orders initial permit acquisition, then imposes costs, culminating in a $25 fine plus costs and a driving ban until a permit is obtained. The ruling emphasizes mandatory permit compliance from the new year onward.

Last Day To Secure 1937 License Plates Warned

Thursday is the final day for motorists to obtain 1937 state and city license plates. Those who operate vehicles without valid tags will face arrest and fines. Millard Todd of the Carolina Motor Club warns no extension will be granted and urges motorists to visit the local office tomorrow. Police will check city residents, and violators will be cited in court.

Millard Todd Carolina Motor Club Todd Torista

Mrs Agnes Jackson Taken By Death At Sophia Home

Mrs Agnes Jackson 64 wife of W Reid Jackson of Sophia died Monday night after months of illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM at Old Union church near Sophia with interment in the church cemetery. She was born October 17, 1872 in Montgomery county. Surviving: husband, one daughter Mrs Ira Willard of High Point, three sons Lucy and John Jackson of Sophia and Joe Jackson of Steeda, three sisters and three brothers.

Agnes Jackson W. Reid Jackson Sophia Old Union Church Jackson Montgomery County Arch Freeman Lucy Ward Freeman Ira Willard High Point Lucy John Jackson Joe

Postal Holiday Friday No Mail Delivery Observed

Postmaster S C Clark announces New Year holiday Friday with no mail delivery in the city. General delivery window open 9 30 to 12, other windows closed, offices resume Saturday. Banks also close Friday. National Park Service and Lot Conservation Service offices close Thursday afternoon through Monday morning for New Year holidays.

S.C. Clark National Park Service Lot Conservation Service

New Equipment Placed In Office At Furniture Exposition

New office equipment has been installed in Paul W. Casey’s office, manager of the Southern Furniture Exposition building. Mahogany furniture replaces older pieces including two desks a table two wastepaper baskets two telephone stands and a Burgundy broadroom rug with four mahogany chairs in blue leather. The office buzzes as preparations begin for the furniture market opening January 18 and running through January 30.

Paul W. Casey Southern Furniture Exposition

Cherry Street Presbyterian Church Hosts Shower for Rev White

The Cherry Street Presbyterian Church will entertain Rev. and Mrs. C H White with a reception Friday evening from 8 to 10. A miscellaneous shower for the couple will be the main feature and friends of the couple are invited. Miss Marjorie Emmins of Norfolk Virginia is visiting her mother Mrs Emmins in Trinity.

C. H. White Cherry Street Presbyterian Church Marjorie Emmins Norfolk, Va Emmins Trinity

Death of Mrs Mary Jackson In Asheboro

Mrs Mary Jackson 64 wife of Reid Jackson of Sophia died at a local hospital after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Ira Williard of High Point three sons Macey John of Sophia and Joe of Steeda. Funeral arrangements were not complete.

Marry Jackson Asheboro Mary Jackson Reid Jackson Sophia Ira Williard High Point Macey John Joe Steeda

Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist Harry Tucker dies at 71

Harry Tucker, dean of Richmond newspapermen and longtime columnist for The Richmond Times-Dispatch, died early today after a lingering illness. He was 71.

Richmond Harry Tucker Richmond Times- Dispatch

Local Post Office Completes Security Form Work

Twelve temporary post office workers will finish processing security forms tonight. About 16,000 workers in local firms received identification numbers, with post office staff handling forms 88 4 and 88 5 in cooperation with the Social Security Board regional office. Applicants may still visit the post office to complete forms and obtain their cards. Changes of address and jobs need not be reported at the post office as employers forward updates to Washington. One regular employee will finish the task after January 1.

Socar C. Clark Clark Socialecurity Board Washington Post Office

John Whitt Freed After Second Capture

Greensboro man John Whitt was freed again after arrest twice in 24 hours linked to attempted burglaries. He was first taken Monday on suspicion of involvement in a South Boston Virginia robbery, released on 500 bond. A second arrest followed after three others were captured in Aberdeen and Southern Pines. Whitt was not identified in those cases and released. The trio held for a Monday hearing were Isaac Coltrane 33 Nettie Jackson 33 of Greensboro and W M Barber 29 of Durham.

Greensboro John Whitt Whitt South Boston Aberdeen Southern Pines North Carolina Isaac Coltrane Nettie Jackson W. M. Barber Durham

Peace Negotiations Stall In 62 Day Maritime Strike

In San Francisco on December 30 the Pacific coast maritime strike talks were at a standstill with some sources saying congressional action may be needed. Only one of seven unions remained unsettled while the government mediator Edward F. McGrady prepared to return to Washington. Offshore shipowners planned talks with radio telegraph sets representatives after dealings with licensed personnel officers and engineers collapsed.

San. Francisco Pacific Coast Governmnt Edward F. McGrady Washington, D. C

Carolina Service Station Robbed in Daylight Break-In

Police say the Carolina Service Station at 761 East Washington Street was broken into between 7 and 8 this morning while the attendant was away with his wife. About 14 to 15 dollars were stolen from the cash box after the door lock was forced. The overnight worker, who sleeps on site, locked the building before departing. Juveniles were questioned around noon as part of the investigation.

Carolina East Washington Street

Rambling Reporter Follows City Leaders at Transportation Pageant

Mayor C. Grayson and City Manager Knox attended the Romance of Transportation pageant in Winston-Salem. The city has just abandoned streetcars in favor of buses across all districts.

C. 8. Grayson BE. M. Knox Winston-Salem

City offices close Friday for New Year observance

All city departments other than emergency services will be closed Friday in observance of New Year’s Day, announced City Manager B. M. Knox. The closure affects general administration and non essential functions, with emergency staff continuing operations as required.

B. M. Knox

Scientific World Battles Over Old Decimal T

In Atlantic City on December 30, scientists heatedly debate whether the electron’s electric charge is 4.51 times 10 to the minus tenth power, a shift from Millikan’s 4.774 value. The quarrel centers on a fundamental constant with vast industrial implications, including neon tubes and X-ray tech, and reflects pure scientific principle beyond commercial stakes.

Atlantic City Robert Millikan America Millikan Tor Ie Nobel American Association For the Advancement of Science Colege Tory

Woman and Two Men Sought Today For Highway Robbery

Canton officers hunted a gunwoman and two men after Haywood county farmer Bob Green reported a 5:30 am hold up on Crabtree road eight miles west of Canton. A woman in a car challenged him with a pistol and the two men searched his pockets taking ninety one dollars. A radio alarm was sent for the trio.

Canton Bob Green Haywood County Green Crabtree Road Here Waynesville

Crown Estates Include About Six Thousand Acres

A historical note states that around $5 980 acres form part of the agricultural estates owned by the British crown. The figure reflects the extent of royal land holdings used for farming and related activities.

Also Mentioned on This Page

High School Rea Lumber CO Meee Es Pets Ane Yen High Point, Thomasville Denton Railroad General Offices High Point, N. C C. A. Ring, JR NEW A. B. G. President Club Colored News Harry Tucker Diles Scientific World PA Accountan Seidman & Seij $10 Security Bank Bidg Moa Ring Drug CO Shepherd's Garage S. Main St Madame Clara North Main Street North MA City Shoe Shop Ular OUR High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association J. W. Clinard Ih. F. Johnson
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