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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1937
Page
8
Eye witness account from Memphis describes thousands fleeing the Mississippi flood with families and pets, many arriving by car or wagon. Refugee camps fill hotels as residents cling to hope amid fear and daily care by Red Cross workers and doctors.
Norfolk VA Mrs David Wellington Byrd wife of Dr David W Byrd spoke to the Alpha Art club at Mrs George Reid s Underhill Ave home. She urged voting and political activity while outlining Norfolk women s lab work and projects. Also reports on club officers and a four month financial summary followed by a small reception.
William Penn News reports English and social sciences instructor Yokely praised learning as a path to success. He divided learners into four groups and urged continued study beyond elementary school. Also listed grade mothers and PTA meetings, and a William Penn vs Dudley doubleheader basketball tonight with optimism from Coach Thompson.
Mrs Leon Sharp and her newborn son Leon Jr. are reported thriving at home after the birth on Tuesday February 2. The couple reside at 408 Washington Terrace and the mother and child are reported doing nicely.
The second rehearsal for the forthcoming community sing will be held next Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. The venue will be announced later.
The Modernistic Bridge Club entertained at the Odd Fellows Hall on Friday evening. Participants enjoyed a pleasant night of social bridge and fellowship in the community gathering.
Dr. Williams and Mrs. J K Williams attend events at Fairview Street and Fairview Elementary as the Negro History Week program for February 7 to 23, 1937 is outlined. Activities include Achievements of the Negro with Dr C T Whitten and Rev F R Mason, music by choirs and solos, a William Penn Glee Club presentation, and a vocational address by Rev R T Weatherby.
President Roosevelt and most Supreme Court justices maintain friendly ties through the annual White House judiciary reception and the president's dinner for the chief justice. Seven of nine attended the latest events. Brandeis and Stone skipped or were ill. Hughes, Cardozo, Butler, and Roberts with their wives frequently join, while McReynolds and Van Devanter varied attendance.
Judge Lewis E Teague signed a compromise judgment in municipal court in the case J W Chappelear vs Charles Stores Co Inc granting the plaintiff $200 in full settlement of his claims after he said an employee assaulted him when he returned for pay following discharge. The one week civil term also granted divorce to Mamie Walden O Har from Harvey O Ham on grounds of more than two years separation.
Funeral services for Bettie Jane Johnson two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs M E Johnson Jamestown will be held at the parents home at 2 30 PM Rev R N Royal pastor Green Street Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Guilford Memorial Park cemetery.
The article notes that among 666 diners on British railways more than 8,000,000 meals are served each year.
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