Beard McMichael Rites Link Kernersville Couple
Margaret Banner Beard and Charles McMichael Jr. were married at the home of cousins in Washington DC with a white chiffon gown and gardenias. After a reception in Shorehaven hotel, the couple will reside at 2424 Elizabeth Ave in Winston-Salem following February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard-Mcmichael
Ernersville
Margaret Banner Beard
Charles McMichael, Jr
Aston-Salem
James Mee
Pring
Washington, D. C
Diffee
Shorehaven Hotel
McMichael
Charles Beard
Thee
Lura Beard
Kerville
Charles A. Keely
Boro
Vin Bennett
Washington
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Winston-Salem
Elizabeth Avenue
Feel Fine Mothers Read This Constipation Remedy
An urging guide promotes liquid laxatives for constipation in children and adults. It highlights adjustable dosing, self-moving bowels, and home use with Syrup Pepsin as a common laxative. It claims wide availability and hospital use favoring liquid forms.
Scouts Observe 28th Anniversary Week Schedule
The local Boy Scouts mark the 28th anniversary with a week of events. Sunday featured a sermon at 7 30 by Rev W G McFarland of Bessemer at the M E church. Monday focused on School Day with moral code placards for grades five through eight. Scoutmaster is George W Fulp Jr assisted by Dan Lamson. Four patrols in Kernersville troop, total enrollment 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
W. G. McFarland
Bessemer
M. E
George W. Fulp, Jr
Dan Lamson
Kernersville
Junior Order Minstrel Show Promises Local Flair
The Junior Order United American Mechanics council No 54 hires Harry Whitaker to stage a hometown minstrel in the high school auditorium on Friday February 7 at 8 oclock. A vaudeville program and Whitaker mind reading are featured with free horoscopes for attendees. Rehearsals are underway and the event is expected to be among the citys best shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order
United American Mechanics, Council No. 54
Harry Whitaker
Whitaker
Personal items from Sumter visit and Greensboro illness note
Laurie Hill spent the weekend with his family in Sumter South Carolina. Friends of Mrs R L Sapp Sr of Greensboro regret she is confined to her home by illness, visiting her daughter Mrs Frank Flynt frequently. Miss Lallie Matt Marshall a faculty member spent the weekend at her Walnut Cove home. J J Griffith attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie Hill
Sumter
A. C
R. L. Sapp
Greensboro
Frank Flynt
Lallie Matt Marshall
Walnut Cove
J. J. Griffith
Cabell rebuff at Harper’s linked to Falstaff paunch joke
The piece recalls James Branch Cabell’s first story being rejected by Harper’s Monthly over a Falstaff reference to a paunch. It cites his forthcoming Preface to the Past memoir and notes editor comments about acceptable humor in 1902. It also mentions a Greeting Card joke about a Santa card and Christmas missteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Branch Cabell
Sir John Falstaff
Harper’s Monthly
Cabell
Mr. Cabell
Falstaff
Katherine M. Pich
Pratee Beauty and Gift Shop
Burlington
Wisconsin
The Lest Puritan
George Santayana explores moderation, restraint, and the dangers of zeal in moral life. He cautions against rigid pieties while urging thoughtful balance and humane restraint in conduct and belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Santayana
Nomination for Worst Road in Front of My House
A terse grievance about the street directly outside a residence, humorously labeling it the world’s worst road. The note highlights poor paving, drainage, and upkeep issues as the core complaint.
Nomination for Dumbest Cock in World Sparks Gentle Self Jibe
A sender jokes about waking to a dead car battery after leaving the ignition on all night. They humorously nominate themselves as the dumbest cock in the world, framing it as a light self deprecating moment.
Nomination for Sunny South
A brief notice lists Sunny South as a nominee with ties to New York state and extended reach to the North Pole. The item hints at a symbolic or promotional campaign but provides no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
North Pole
Nomination for mankind’s worst enemy Old Man Weather
A whimsical item credits Old Man Weather as a prime foe in a light local column. The short piece joueurly labels storms and cold snaps as mischief from the weather, with a humorous nod to readers who endure seasonal whims.
Guernsey Breeders Meet Friday at Greensboro Inn
North Carolina Guernsey Breeders' association to hold annual meeting Friday at Sedgefield Inn Greensboro with State Guernsey sale plans to May. R H Ruffner urges breeders to bring animal lists for sale entries. Meeting starts 11 a.m. and runs through the day.
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College Station
Raleigh
North Carolina Guernsey Breeders’ Association
Sedgefield Inn
Greensboro
R. H. Ruffner
State College
Guernsey
Ruffner
New Trails for the Christian Teacher Training Course
Rev. Carl H. King will teach New Trails for the Christian Teacher starting February 9 at Wesley Memorial church. The course targets intermediate and senior youths with guidance for those who work with adolescents. parents are encouraged to attend. A transportation committee will arrange rides to the Standard Training School for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School For Christian Workers
Wesley Memorial Church
Carl H. King
Western North Carolina Conference
King
Deaths: Funeral for Mrs. W. T. Cooksey in Baltimore
Special to the Enterprise Thomasville February 4 funeral services for Mrs. W. T. Cooksey mother of City Manager R. M. Cooksey of this city were held in Baltimore Maryland Monday morning. She died at her Baltimore home Saturday after her condition became critical ten days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Cooksey were with her when she passed away, having left here January 26 on learning of the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie
Carthage
Merlin Fagg
Jane
Katharine Davis
Maxine Watson
Dillon
D. C
Miss Watson
Jack Watson
Beverly Austin
Shelby
Alma Hedrick
Concord
Thomas
Austin
Nell Carian
Pulaski
Enterprise
Thomasville
W. T. Cooksey
R. M. Cooksey
Baltimore
Death of T. W. Smith at 63 prompts service in Faison
Dr. W. G. Smith returns from Faison after his father T. W. Smith died of a heart attack at age 63. Funeral services were held at the Faison Baptist church where he had been a member for 40 years. Survivors include widow Annie Bell Smith, sister Georgia Sutherland, daughters Mrs. W. B. Cross and Mrs. Robert Kirkland, and sons Dr. W. G. Smith and Dr. M. F. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
W. G. Smith
Faison
T. W. Smith
Smith
Georgia Sutherland
Clinton
W. B. Cross
Gastonia
Robert Kirkland
Littleton
M. F. Smith
Warsaw
Railroads To Begin Pickup and Delivery Service Wednesday
Southern and High Point Thomasville and Denton railroads will start store door pickup and delivery within the city Wednesday morning after Inter State Commerce Commission authorization. Less than carload freight will be delivered inside the city and outgoing shipments picked up at no extra charge with exceptions for household goods live animals stock heavier items needing handling and explosives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Southern
High Point
Denton
Interstate Commerce Commission
Thomasville Office Employment Service Helps 100 Find Work
The Davidson county employment office led by Mrs. G. E. Crowell placed 100 people in jobs in January with about one third in private work. The office recorded 116 new applications that month, vs 102 in December, when 183 were placed, 134 of them on WPA projects. The office, tied to the national agency, reports growing requests for skilled workers from firms nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Davidson County
G. E. Crowell
C. R. Thomas Drug Company
Crowell
Randolph Schools Reopen After Weather Holiday
Randolphs consolidated public schools reopened yesterday after a day and a half holiday due to bad weather. The holiday was ordered by county superintendent T Fletcher Bulla. Rural Randolph County schools have had about two extra weeks off this winter, extending the spring term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Randleman
Consolidated Public Schools
T. Fletcher Bulla
Randolph County
Waeual
Cigar Smoking Places Billions Across United States
A historical note states that five to ten billion cigars are smoked in the United States each year, reflecting widespread cigar consumption and cultural habits across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Guilford College Leader Speaks to Alumni in High Point
Dr Clyde A Milner president of Guilford College will address members of the High Point chapter of the Guilford College Alumni Association at a supper meeting at Central Friends Church annex at 6 30 PM on Sunday evening February He will discuss progress toward and plans for the college centennial celebration next year After the supper the Guilford a cappella choir will give its annual High Point concert in the church main auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde A. Milner
Guilford College
High Point
Guilford College Alumni Association
Central Friends’ Church
Kaffee Klatsch in Winston-Salem Postponed
The Kaffee Klatsch event scheduled for tomorrow in Winston-Salem has been postponed due to bad weather. No new date or time has been set. decisions on timing will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Columbus Dooley Lodged in City Jail for Safekeeping
Columbus Dooley, described as a dangerous insane Negro, was lodged in the city jail for safekeeping after being taken into custody by officers who said he had not harmed anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Dooley
Legion fish supper and bonus measure briefing at 7
Andrew Jackson Post No 87 will host a fish supper tonight at the Legion headquarters at 7 o clock. Commander J E Lyon announced that during the event all members will receive a detailed briefing on the bonus measure recently enacted by Congress. Fall representation is being urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
American Legion
Legion
Congress
J. E. Lyon
Navy quotas set for two Carolinas enlistment
R. D. Spears, petty officer in charge of the Greensboro navy recruiting station, announces the February enlistment quota for the two Carolinas at 45 men 34 apprentice seamen and 11 mess attendants. Only Negro men are enlisted as mess attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Spears
Navy
Federal
Greensboro
Two
Carolinas
Negro Arrested On Charge Of Larceny
Hilary Jones of 1081 Washington Street was arrested on a larceny charge after silverware and chinaware were found in his possession following his employment at the Sheraton hotel. Jones denied stealing the items and said he bought them from another Black man. Much of the loot was recovered at his home in Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilary Jones
Washington Street
Sheraton
Jones
Greensboro
Third Annual Profession al Club Dance Delight
The High Point Professional Men's club held its third annual formal at the Blue Moon ballroom on Friday evening with about 250 attendees. Guests traveled from Raleigh Greenville and Lynchburg Va as well as the Tri City area to enjoy the event despite bad weather. The Jones Morrissey orchestra of Greensboro provided the music contributing to a pleasant social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Blue Moon
Tri-City
Raleigh
Greenville
Lynchburg
Wrenn Street
Washington Street
Jones-Morrissey
Greensboro
Crops Contest Attracts Many Boys And Girls
At North Carolina North Crop Improvement association event in High Point February 12 and 13, over 100 4 H and vocational students have registered with more expected. The contest trains youths in seed judging crop identification and seed certification standards to aid farmers in selecting disease free seed and weeds control. Adults may enter, but emphasis remains on youths.
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College Station
Raleigh
High Point
W. H. Darst
State College
North Carolina
Darst
North Carolina Crop Improvement Association
High Point Junior High
Prosecution ends case in Kid Cann murder trial
Minneapolis prosecutors near completion of the case in the Walter Liggett machine gun murder. Eyewitnesses identified Kid Cann as the shooter. testimony linked Governor Olson and a liquor syndicate to the slain editor and his newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Isadore
Kid Cain) Blumenfeld
Walter Liggett
Wallace Liggett
Kid Cann
Olson
Floyd B. Olson
Rochester
Minn
Liggett
the Midwst African
Louis Andrsch
Wesley
Andersch
Fred Pike
Ed Morgan
Pharmacists Set May Dates for Annual Meeting in Greensboro
The North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association executive committee announces May 12 to 14 for the annual meeting at the Henry hotel in Greensboro. King Cotton hotel facilities will be used for the large delegation. A program outline was shaped at a Chapel Hill session with details to be announced later. traveling and women’s auxiliaries will arrange entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association
Henry
King Cotton Hotel
Chapel Hill
Association
Safety bulletin on pedestrian crossing times and risks
The Division of Highway Safety in North Carolina warns drivers and pedestrians about jay walking and crossing between intersections. Timed pedestrian crossings show 10 to 16 seconds on city streets, with many pedestrians held in traffic. last year 523 accidents and 144 deaths occurred from cross traffic. Always cross only at intersections with signals. a car at 25 mph needs about 61 feet to stop plus reaction time.
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Division of Highway Safety
State of
North Carolina
Arthur Falk
Jay
Incoming cold wave threatens Southeast with sleet and ice
Rain and thaw produced slushy roads and slick sidewalks as a new cold wave moved toward the region. Temperatures neared freezing and sleet clung to trees wires and cars making night driving dangerous, though no fleet damage was reported.
Brain in Bible and Ancient Thought
The text notes the brain is not mentioned in the Bible and contrasts ancient beliefs with modern knowledge. It cites Aristotle as a learned Greek who believed the brain cooled the blood, illustrating historical views of brain function.
If our air plane matched hummingbird efficiency
A humorous note compares a large trans-oceanic air plane to a hummingbird, claiming if it matched that small bird’s proportionate speed it could circle the earth at the equator 100000 times without refueling.
First Balloon Ascent In America In 1793
Jean Blanchard a Frenchman made the first balloon ascent in America in 1793 and had earlier gained fame by completing the first air crossing of the English Channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Jean Blanchard
English Channel
City Farmers Grow Crops Averages in US Study
For each city dweller in the United States farmers raise an average annual crop of one-fourth acre of wheat, one-eighth acre of cotton, and three-fourths acre of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
High Point Yarn Mills Placed in Bankruptcy
Judge J. Johnson Hayes in Durham ordered the High Point Yarn Mills Inc into bankruptcy and named R. B. Terry of High Point as receiver. E. G. Watkins was named temporary receiver earlier after John D. Biggs of Commercial National Bank petitioned the court citing over 100000 dollars owed and alleged mismanagement and insolvency. Kenneth M. Brim of Greensboro was designated referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson J. Hayes
Durham
High Point Yarn Mills, Inc
R. B. Terry
High Point
E. G. Watkins
John D. Biggs
Commercial National Bank
Bigens
Hayes
Terry
Kenneth M. Brim
Greensboro
Fuel Fund Appeal Seeks More Donations Amid Cold Weather
In persistent cold with a new wave predicted, sponsors urge more gifts to the city Fuel Fund used to buy coal for needy families. Applications are examined and coal is issued to eligible households as long as funds last. The fund totals include two tons of coal and $541.50 previously acknowledged, with further contributions to H. A. Cecil at The Enterprise office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuel Fund
H. A. Cecil
World’s Largest Carriers Lexington and Saratoga
The Lexington and the Saratoga are described as the largest United States Navy aircraft carriers. Each carrier features a flight deck 880 feet long and a capacity for 120 aircraft.
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South Main
t—John Methane
W. W. Anderson
Charlotte
Erty
Dr. Milner
Klatsch
Colored News
Smita
Blumenfeld
Chine Gun
State Pharmaceutical Association
PINE
Weil
Wood's Mustard Spinach
Hauser Beverly Howe. Co
Wilson Feed & Seed Co
T. W. Wood & Sona
Richmond, Va
R. B. Terp
High Point Yar Mills
Bez
Bird Products
Beesol
N. Main
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