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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1936
Page
10
A reflective diary recounts a week of oddities in London and local scenes. The narrative covers a grand premiere, fire alarms, a rain soaked party, bar conversations, and encounters with notable figures in art and music.
A feature praises a candid individual who treats conventional wisdom and well meaning advice with disregard. It extols honesty and sincere motives while questioning public reaction and social expectations surrounding unconventional conduct.
Nine new members were initiated into the Duck Club on Thursday at the club house near Archdale. The ceremony opened with a club history reading by Owen Ritehie, followed by an address of welcome and a by-laws reading by president George Dobbins Jr. The new members were Margaret Wall Mildred Marshall Majorie Hancock Herman Hethecock Bill Lindeman Haywood Lassiter Lee Marshall Paul Norman and Gatewood Shipman.
Mrs. David T. Yow will entertain the Burbank Garden club at the regular meeting on Wednesday morning at ten o'clock. The session will be hosted at 204 Edgedale Drive.
The Ladies' Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday evening February 11 at 7 30 in the hall at 105 East Washington street as is the group’s custom.
Announcement from Mr. J W Massey states his daughter Mrs am Royal Harry Des Mann married Harry D Moore on Saturday January 11 in Spartanburg with home at 207 Haywood Street Asheville NC. Mrs Mane remembered by friends here.
A 21 year old man seeks guidance on marrying a woman with a troubled past. The adviser warns of social ruin and family opposition yet urges weighing true love against convention, suggesting marriage only if the love is strong enough to endure possible long term hardship.
A letter emphasizes the impact of a spouse's reputation on children and social tolerance. It warns against hasty marriage decisions, urges genuine self-knowledge, and asks readers to address questions to Miss Marjorie Mansfield at The Enterprise for prompt answers.
The text urges choosing whether a girl matters more than friends’ approval. It notes some loyal friends may be courteous to the girl for your sake while you decide. If you have such friends, you may navigate the situation more easily.
Members of the F F club announce a Valentine dance to be held Friday February 14 at the American Legion Hut in Thomasville from 9 until 1. Music by the Davis Brothers orchestra and chaperones named from local families.
A statement notes association in business with the Ideal Table Co. during several years of residence.
Miss Florence Frommell of Newark arrives to spend days with Miss Clara Whitehead and will appear on the Musical Art club program at Emerywood Country club tomorrow evening. ADA BLAIR PT A Set for Founder's Day Program Dean Lindley of High Point College will speak and parents are urged to attend. Executive board meets Monday afternoon at 2 45 in the school library with all members asked to be present.
A description notes taffeta used in smart spring suits. It highlights an imported dull surface taffeta with a slim front-pleated skirt, a man tailored jacket with notched lapels and fitted waist, and a mousseline blouse with a self-material jabot at the front.
Dr. A Gaulucheau of Paris asserts that injections of sauces and seasonings directly into chicken blood streams pigment the meat with flavor and that cooking is unnecessary for flavor infusion. The claim emphasizes systemic delivery over traditional cooking methods.
Aiata Hart warns readers about grooming missteps in a practical guide. She covers makeup timing and application tips, emphasizing not overdoing mascara or rouge, and matching colors to natural tones. The piece also advocates regular light exercise and stretching to maintain figure and flexibility.
A report outlines a legal standard in Arabia where a wife’s failure to bear a son can be cited as grounds for divorce. The piece notes prevailing customs and legal interpretations affecting marital rights and gender roles.
In Thomasville on Friday the Phi Beta club featured Mrs. Harry Lee Lambeth with a paper on the Mississippi River and its tributaries titled the Father of Waters. Miss Elizabeth Willis played Old Man River as part of the program and a book charade engaged attendees.
Members of the Contract club gathered at Mrs. E. H. Mahone’s home for a Valentine inspired afternoon of bridge. Miss Alliene Hoover won high score and Mrs. B. L. Webb took visitor high. Mrs. John R. Myers received Italian cutwork pillow cases as a gift. Refreshments followed. Also, the Thursday Bridge club met at Mrs. J. Wawthorne’s East Main street home with Alvah Boyles winning high and Carson Cox second. The February Main Street PTA met at the school auditorium with Mrs. T. Austin Finch presiding and students from Miss Lillian Yow, Miss Ali ne Rigby, and Miss Vera Dixon earning wins.
Mrs Charles F Lambeth and Miss Lois Johnson travel to Red Springs for the funeral of their aunt Mrs W H McKimmon who died there Friday. Mrs McKimmon was sister to Mrs Archibald Johnson, mother of Lambeth and Johnson, and she had visited here on several occasions with many friends.
Carson Cox Jr celebrated his tenth birthday with a dinner party at his Spring Street home on Wednesday. Valentine decorations adorned the residence with a red and white centerpiece at the dinner table. Eighteen young friends were served a two course dinner and received dainty Valentine favors.
Mrs H EB Black hosted a Thursday afternoon party at her home to celebrate Ruth Black's eighth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and a cake and ice cream table centered by a red heart decorated cake. Mrs EB C Black assisted with serving as the youngsters attended.
Mr and Mrs Roy Owens announce the birth of a daughter February 7 at their East Lexington home. Mr and Mrs Emmett Ward announce daughter Nancy Jean born February 4 at their Thomasville road home. The Community Arts club meets Wednesday at 3 PM with Mrs Cora Stewart 122 Thurston Street. The Wednesday Book Club hosts a luncheon at 12 30 PM Wednesday at Mrs R S Lafferty Louise avenue with Mrs Fred Thomas leading a program on Historical Romances.
Miss Ivey Paylor spends weekend in Gastonia as houseguest of Mrs William Keighley. James Burrus Ridge rests at home after a Thursday tonsil operation on West Lexington road Route two. Friends of Miss Marguerite Ingram recovering after serious operation at Guilford General hospital about a week ago. Mrs James J Goree leaves for Montgomery Alabama to aid sister in distress. Dr J W Parker of Hendersonville visits sister Mrs R L Waynick on North Oenia street. Robert Booth called to Burgaw by serious illness of his father. Miss Martha Hall of New York City visits sister Mrs J W Rose on Louise Avenue and plans further visit with Miss Gladys Hall. Mrs J M Davis moved home from Guilford General hospital recuperating nicely at 300 Centennial Avenue. A B Whidder returns from Oteen Veterans hospital where he has been patient since December 16. Whidder is member of Post 619 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Miss Leona Pulliam, Guilford General Hospital graduate nurse, improves after mastoidectomy on Thursday.
The second in a series on The Novel by Prof L B Hurley of Women's College UNC will be given Friday afternoon at a joint meeting of the W O T and Philomathian clubs. Hostesses are Mesdames J E Kirkman and W C Jones, at Kirkman's East Washington street home. The start time is 3 o'clock instead of 3 30.
Interest grows in home hygiene home improvement and management classes at the North Main Street Parent Educational Center in the former Dillon-Vitt Co. building. Courses run Monday evenings seven to nine and TuesdayWednesdayThursday afternoons one to five under Mrs. R L Waynick Mrs J W McGuinn and nurse Misa Mabel Patton. A Mechanicsville community garden club has formed with President Mrs R L Teague Vice President Mrs Paul B Edwards Secretary Mrs Wayne MecCanless and Treasurer Mrs 8 A Gabmnore meeting Wednesday afternoons. locals are invited.
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