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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1938

Page

5

Thomasville Woman's Club Holds February Meeting

The Thomasville Woman's club gathered at the home of president Mrs. George D. Finch on Colonial drive with many in attendance. Mrs. J. C. Lloyd spoke on Great Heroes focusing on Abraham Lincoln, and plans for a new club house were discussed. A new slate of officers will be presented next month and several new members were welcomed.

Thomasville Paul Hassler M. L. Bales Charles F. Lambeth

Sunday Sabbath and its plain biblical restated law

A reader argues against Sunday blue laws and asserts the Sabbath is the seventh day, not Sunday. He cites scripture from Exodus through Hebrews to claim only the seventh day, from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset, is holy and man cannot legislate true Sabbath observance.

the Enterprise High Point Jesus Christ God Jesus Christ

Bridge Party Honors Miss Crowder Ahead of Nuptials

Mrs. Robert Cook and Miss Hampp hosted a bridge gathering at the Gibson clubrooms on Main Street in her honor. Six tables framed the postgame event with a festive motif and a garden flower sachet prize for Eythe Crooks. Guests included Miss Crowder and a long list of friends and local social figures from Greensboro and Ramseur.

Miss Crowder Robert Cook Erchiefs Helender Kermit Cloniger Mildred Helen Crowder Clarine Furgurson Nancy Smith Katherine Lowdermilk Lois Barger Patricia Hall Margaret Dunn Helen Jones Margaret Sears Lavelle Wilson Anne Elisabeth Kearns Edythe Crooks Marian Elliott Frances and Elizabeth Bishop Greensboro Mesdames John Jennings, Jr Charles Covington Talmadge Ellington Kelman Gomo E. Leonard, Jr Ramseur

W O T Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs W C Jones

Interesting and informative W O T club meeting hosted at Mrs W C Jones home on West Farriss avenue. Mrs Tomlinson presided as president with guests including Mrs Embree H Blackard and Miss Irving Taylor. Club members present included Mrs Hiram Armentrout and several others, tea and roses featured in a springtime setting.

W. Clark W. C. Jones Weat Farriss Avenue Mary Alexander Tomlinson W. C. Idol T. J. Gold J., H. A. Millis R. K. Stewart C. F. Tomlinson

High Point Parents Teachers Plan Spring Objectives

In a regular February gathering the High Point Parent-Teacher Council outlined winter and spring objectives at Elm Street School Library. H. S. Coffield praised local partners for city wide support including a Mothersingers event and announced a forthcoming North Carolina Congress meeting in Winston-Salem. A nominating committee was named to prepare officers for the next session. A Paramount film show for children Saturday will fund clothing for underprivileged city students with admission by unused clothing or a small fee.

High Point Parent-Teachmel Elm Street H. S. Coffield Council Dent Winston-Salem Northline Congress of Parents Teachers Coffield George Hutchens Forward L. E. Tinsley Paramount Theatre

Margaret Ann Allred Born Here February

Mr and Mrs Clarence M Allred announce the birth of a daughter Margaret Ann on Tuesday February 1 at Guilford General hospital.

Margaret Ann Allred Clarence M. Allred Gantt Apartments Margaret Ann Guilford General Hospital

Social Calendar A Week of Women’s Gatherings and Arts

Wednesday 7 p m reorganization banquet of the American Association of University Women at Emerywood Country Club invites all women. Thursday 10 30 p m Girl Scout Council executive meeting at West Washington street office. 3 30 p m Tea and Topics at Mrs W W Idol North Main street. Friday 3 30 p m Philomathian club at Mrs O P Moffitt 219 Lindsay street. 8 30 p m Canterbury club hosted by Mrs Roy J Spearman Brentley circle. 8 30 p m High Point Cooperative Concert at junior high school auditorium Carola Goya Spanish dancer with Beatrice Burford harp Emilio Osta piano second concert in series. 3 45 p m Meredith College Raleigh alumnae meet at 1209 Johnson street. Saturday 6 30 p m Coterie club formal initiation and dinner at Emerywood country club then dance at 9 p m. 9 30 p m Idylwild club bi weekly dance at Sedgefield Manor with Jimmie Cannon Swingsters.

American Association of University Women Emerywood Country Club Girl Scout Council Girl Scout Office West Washington Street Tea and Topics Club W. W. Idol North Main Street Philomathean Club O. P. Moffitt Lindsay Street Roy J. Spearman Canterbury Club Brentley Circle High Point Cooperative Concert Association Carola Goya Beatrice Burford Harpiat Emilio Osta Meredith College Raleigh A. Lee Gibson D. A. Rawley Johnson Street Coterien Club Sedgefield Manor Jimmie Cannon

Church and Sunday School Notes From Local Churches

The Wameala Missionary Society of the Archdale church plans a Thursday evening meeting at Mrs. Charles R Hook's home on Archdale road with full member attendance requested. Green Street Baptist Philathea class met Monday at Mrs. G W Summey's East Russell street. about 35 members attended and enjoyed a social hour with games and refreshments. The Mary Harper Philathea class of South Main Street MB church holds its monthly meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm at Mrs M T Hicks Jr 322 East Russell street. Mrs Carl Kearns and Mrs George Pratt assist. The Susanna Wesley class at Wesley Memorial church hosts a supper Thursday at 6 15 pm. reservations should be made with Mrs BE C Harville or Mrs Clyde Baxter.

Ae Ot K. Society Wameala Missiona Society of the Archdale Charles R. Hook Archdale Road Green Green Street Mary Harper Susanna Whasley Susanna Wesley Wesley Memorial Church BE. C. Harville Clyde Baxter

Matton Visitors and Local Notables Stop in City

Mr and Mrs W G Matton of Louisville Ky arrived as guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Matton at Hillcreat Drive to visit Mr Mattons father G A Matton in Burrus Memorial hospital Major A L Fletcher Commissioner of Labor for North Carolina visited at the home of his sister Mrs E W Beane Charlotte Wade of 812 Smith Street is ill with pneumonia Mrs J S Teague 1140 Monthieu Avenue entered Burrus Memorial hospital for treatment Senator and Mrs Henry L Ingram of Asheboro toured local furniture exhibits and friends Emmett Ward recovering after tonsil surgery at Burrus Clinic on Tomlinson Street.

W. G. Matton Louisville, Ky City Lawrence Matton Hillcreat Drive Mr. Matton G. A. Matton the Burrus Memorial Hospital A.L. Fletcher North Carolina E. W. Beane Charlotte Wade Smith Street J. 8. Teague Monthieu Avenue Burrus Memorial Hospital Henry L. Ingram Asheboro Emmett Ward Tomlinson Street Burrus Clinic

Annual rust cost in the United States tallied at one billion

The article estimates American rust damage totaling one billion dollars annually across industries and infrastructure, highlighting the scale of corrosion losses and the need for preventive maintenance investments nationwide.

The United States

Greensboro College President Outlines Centennial Program

Greensboro College plans a million dollar centennial expansion including dormitory library classroom science building gym and heating plant. The goal is to raise 100000 by April 1 with a centennial celebration set for May 20 238 and a canvass led by team captains.

Greensboro College Luther S. Gobbel Wesley Memorial Church Gobbel W. W. Peele Greensboro Methodist College Woman's College Boyd M. McKeown General Board of Christian Education Nashville, Tenn Church College of the Future EB. H. Blackard Wesley Memorial G. I. Humphreys High Point College M. J. Wrenn W. B. McEwen Stewards Dred Peacock P. W. Plagge W. A. Bivins High Point R. T. Amos Walter Vassar

Garden Fortnight Sets North Carolina Garden Tour

The first annual Garden Tour of North Carolina will run April 9 to 23 under the Garden Fortnight observance. Mrs. R. L. McMillan heads the NC Garden Club with plans to include many gardens and homes, plus historical landmarks across Western, Piedmont, and Western regions. Details to be announced February 15 with possible guided tours for out-of-state visitors.

Raleigh North Carolina Mra. R. L. McMillan C. A. Gosney Piedmont West McMillan Gosney

Carbonic Acid Gas Value in Plant Growth

Carbonic acid gas is identified as the most valuable air component for plants, yet it comprises only about three in ten thousand of Earth's atmosphere, highlighting its limited abundance compared with other gases.

Thimbulful Water Teems With Life Beyond Earth’s Population

A thimbulful of ordinary water contains more living creatures than the human population for the earth. The remark highlights microbial abundance in a drop compared to humanity’s numbers.

Earth

West Emerywood Garden Club hears Mrs Stewart on English gardens

Mrs R K Stewart spoke to the West Emerywood Garden Club at Mrs C T Ingram Jr residence on Woodland Drive. She recounted her summer trip to England and described the variety and number of English gardens, offered pruning tips for roses and lilacs, and answered member questions.

R. K. Stewart England West Emerywood Garden Club C. T. Ingram, Jr Woodland Drive Stewart

Oak View P T A Plans Founder's Day Program

Oak View school P T A will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 7 30 PM in the school auditorium. Founder's Day will be celebrated with a program marking the 41st anniversary of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. All members are urged to attend.

Parent-Teacher Association Oak View School National Congress of Parents and Teachers Association

Kelly-Hill Vows Announced Today

Mr and Mrs Roy Kelly announce the marriage of their daughter Maxine to Vergil Hill on Saturday January 29 at the home of Rev O L Ruth Pilgrim Holiness church. Witnesses were Miss Vorita Patterson and Leo Osborne. Mrs Hill works for Carolina Garment. the groom is with Denny Roll and Panel. They reside at 600 East Commerce Street.

Roy Kelly Maxine Vergil Hill O.L. Ruth Pilgrim -Holiness Church Vorita Patterson Leo Osborne Hill Carolina Garment Company George Hill Denton Denny Roll and Panel Company East Commerce Street

Domino Club Meets With Mrs Taylor at Mrs Fowler Home

The Domino club will hold its regular weekly meeting this evening at 7 30 o clock with Mrs Margaret Taylor as hostess. The meeting will be at the home of Mrs Taylor s mother Mrs R D Fowler on the Greensboro road. Members are asked to note the hour change.

Domino Club Margaret Taylor

Club of Twelve Delays Weekly Meeting

The Club of Twelve postpones its meeting due to a conflict with the High Point Cooperative Concert association program Friday evening. Mrs. John C. Abels announced the change today.

High Point Cooperative Concert Association Club of Twelve Mra John C. Abels

Mrs P H Dalton's Parents In Wreck

Mr and Mrs P H Dalton traveled to Dunn after a message saying Mrs Dalton’s parents Mr and Mrs D Ennis were injured in an automobile crash there last night. Doctors said the Ennis injuries are not serious.

P. H. Dalton Dunn D. Ennis

British Post Office Savings Bank Deposits 10 Million

The British Post Office Savings Bank serves 10 million depositors with 120000 daily transactions across 16000 branches, reflecting a vast national savings network.

British Post Office Savings Bank

A Further Thought On Sunday Law

A letter discussing blue laws and Sunday observance argues there is no biblical authority for Sunday as a day of rest, noting Sunday is the first day of the week and Sabbath commandment refers to the seventh day. The writer questions civil enforcement of biblical law and cites Jesus teachings.

the Enterprise J. F. Sheffield God Christ Jesus

Letter misprint corrected in Sunday paper

W. G. Lowry requests corrections to two letters published in the Sunday issue. He explains the first should advocate Seventh-day Sabbath observance and separation of church and civil power, and notes the second should begin with a 1829 1830 Congress remark about misdefinition of religious duties.

the Enterprise United States Congress Sunday Mail W. G. Lowry

It's a small world for a city railroad man

William Chambers spent 47 years as a railroad engineer in Philadelphia. He traveled thousands of miles without leaving the city, the farthest he ever went being shunting cars to League Island. Now retired, he plans to travel, he says.

Philadelphia William Chambers League Island

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