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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1939

Page

6

Private Dance At Emerywood Club Attracts Guests

Approximately two hundred attendees gathered at the Emerywood Country Club on Saturday evening for a private dance hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Eccles Everhart and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Scha. Visitors from Greensboro and Winston-Salem joined the event, with Henry Terry and his Purple Panthers from High Point College providing a varied dance program.

Emerywood Country Club Eccles Everhart Lee Scha Reensboro Winston-Salem Henry Terry Purple Panthers High Point College

Valentine party for Music Lovers club by Mrs Keetz

The Junior Music Lovers club was entertained with a Valentine party at Mrs. Bertha Keetz home on Saturday afternoon. Sara Sloan Ray and Dan Sheetz hosted a varied program Around-the-world recital with pupils representing different countries followed by games. Refreshments were served by the hostesses assisted by Mrs. Bertha Sheetz and Mrs. Lloyd Keetz. Students attending included Betty Allman Jane Blair Esther Mare Free Joseph Coffield Sandy Rankin Betty Ann Rankin Arta Hiatt Carolyn Jones Betty Jean Miller John Haworth Nell Sheloff Jeane League and Miss Blair. Dainty figurines and novelty prizes were given to pupils with girls receiving china figures and boys novelty boxes containing Valentine notes.

Unior Music Lovers Club Bertha Keetz Sara Sloan Ray Dan Sheetz Ertha Sheetz Lloyd Keetz Betty Allman Jane and Ohn Blair Esther Mare Free Joseph Coffield Sandy Bety Ann Rankin Arta Hiatt Caroyn Jones Betty Jean Miller Ohn Haworth Nell Sheloff Jean Eague Miss Blair Valentine Noies Kathleen van Loan Etude Music Club J. W. van Loan Billie Frazier Jean Kline Jimmy Allred Ralph Tilden Judith Dockwell James Hall Irene Tanner Sarah King Tommy Kellam Marjorie Kearns Judith Rockwell van Loan Kathleen Peggy Jane Bryant Faye Dodamead Betty Anne Johnson Dickie Kellam Shirley Kirkman Betty Deane Knox Carolyn Ridge Edna Wall Smith Martha Sale Eloise Lanier Walter Tice, Jr Miss Mae Kirkman Virginia Cox Dogwood Acres Valentine Ruth McDaniel Coleridge Road First Baptist Church Jo Anna VanWerry Randleman Bertha Gray Ingram Reba Clark Evelyn King Waldo Cheek Archie Kirkman

Emma Blair P T A to Hold Regular Meeting Wednesday

The Emma Blair School P T A will meet Wednesday at 7 50 pm with a Founders Day program planned as a key feature. Parents are invited to attend this cordial meeting at the school. DARRELL GRIMES AN AT HOME HERE Mr and Mrs Lawrence Grimes announce the birth of a son Junius Carrell on Monday February 6 at their home.

Emma Blair Darrell Grimes Lawrence Grimes Wesley Place Junius Carell

Visiting Couple At Thomasville Feted At Bridge Night

In Thomasville on a February Saturday Miss Lucille Kirkpatrick and Miss Lillian Robinson hosted at the Carolina Apartments to honor week end guests Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Rector Sr. of Tryon. Seven bridge tables, prizes for winners, and Valentine themed refreshments framed the social evening with many local couples noted as attendees.

Thomasville Lucille Kirkpatrick Lillian Robinson Carolina M. R. Rector Tryon Vernon Snyder Snyder Robert Rapp Vann Stringfield Rector Valentine Paul Hassler Carson Cox W. G. Smith Jesse Green O. R. Hodgin Walter Newby David Long, Jr Stuart Burton Dave MacJester N. C. English Nellie Myers Frances Pleasants Mozelle Hill Harry Carroll Jessie Brown Harrelson Virgil Ward Frances Small Frankie Harrelson

Colonial Drive PTA Hosts Regular Meeting With Glee Clubs

The Colonial Drive Parent-Teacher Association held its regular meeting at the school Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Vernon Snyder presiding. The program featured music by the Senior Glee Club directed by Miss Eugenia Booth and the Junior Glee Club consisting of third and fourth graders. Miss Beulah Norment and Hal Grimes sang a group of songs to conclude the program.

Colonial Drive Parent- Teacher Association Vernon Snyder Glee Club Eugenia Booth Beulah Norment Hal Grimes

Health topic addressed at Kern Street PTA meeting

Miss Ella Dorsett city health nurse spoke on Health at the Kern Street P T A meeting held Thursday at the school with Mrs. Tom Einstein presiding. Rev C M Pickens gave a brief devotional before the business session.

Kern Street P.T.A Ella Dorsett Tom Einstein C. M. Pickens

Business Women's Circle Meets at Baptist Church Cottage

The Business Women's circle of the Baptist church met at the church cottage with Miss Minnie Gilliam presiding. After a brief business session the mission study book Go Forward was reviewed by Miss Ada Long and Miss Eunice Reese, with Mrs. T. J. Covington leading the devotional. Mrs. Mae Brewer was welcomed.

Local Visitors Spend Weekends in Newton

Mrs W F Rader and son Holland Rader of Newton visited relatives on West Main street as guests of Mrs Rader's daughter Mrs Ray Hoover. Mrs Vera Green Phillips visited Greensboro guests Mr and Mrs D L Maynard. Miss Gladys Black music instructor from Salisbury stayed with her parents in Tryon. Miss Josephine Pepper from Greensboro college spent the weekend with her parents. Miss May Sumner Griffith, a Peace Institute student, was weekend guest of former neighbors.

W. F. Rader Holland Rader Newton Tryon Lucile Kirkpatrick Lillian Robinson Carolina Apartments Josephine Pepper Greensboro E. F. Pepper Fisher Ferry Street May Sumner Griffith Peace Institute

Church Socialmittie Philatheas Meet Tuesday Night

The Mittie Philathea class of Lebanon M. P. church will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. W. D. Setliff on East State street. Dozier circle to meet tonight at 7 30 at Mrs. J. N. Bowman's home 918 Redding street with all members urged to attend.

Vicks VapoRub VapoRub VapoRus Mittie Philatheas Mittie Dozier Circle West End Baptist Church J. N. Bowman Redding Street

Social Calendar Full of Meetings and Dinners in High Point

A packed social calendar in High Point lists meetings at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall and multiple clubs including Garden Clubs Junior Service League and Ladies Bridge. Notable events feature a DAR chapter program, an Altrusa dinner, Eastern Star, United Daughters luncheon, Women of the Moose guest visit, a Priscilla Club, and a February Emerywood Country Club dinner-dance with Jack Yancey’s orchestra.

Veterans of Foreign Wars North Main Street High Point Garden Club W. A. Hayes Edgedale Drive C. B. Mattocks Junior Service League Emerywood Country Club R. R. Blackburn Montheu Avenue Valette J. Harris Thomas Turner Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution Levi Hayworth Hayworth Mesdames W. C. Idol G. H. Kearns H. I. Coffield Clyde Farley J. R. McCrary Lexington R. K. Stewart Grover Kester Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel Pentagon Club Herbert Cartland Greensboro Mildred Furgurson Alson Gray High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Mary Doane Rankin Bridge Hamilton Street E. C. Rankin, Jr E. C. Rankin Jack Yancey

People and families noted in High Point area

Miss Dorothy Rankin returns to High Point from Granite Falls where she stayed with Miss Weyburn Warlick. Several residents recover from illnesses or operations at Burrus Memorial and St. Luke's hospital. Family notices include Mrs. Gladys Burgess recuperating in Tryon and Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Alexander planning a ten day trip to Florida with their children Jerry and Jerome Jr.

Dorothy Rankin Boston High Point Granite Falls Weyburn Warlick Emerson College Miss Rankin A. M. Rankin Gladys Burgess St. Luke's Hospital Tryon N. C John Reavis Steele Street Burrus Memorial Hospital Jerome Alexander Jerry Jerome, Jr Calvin Road West Palm Beach Miami Beach Florida

Junior Etude Club Valentine Party at Van Loan Home

Kathleen Van Loan hosted a Valentine themed event for the Junior Etude Music Club at the Van Loan residence on Colonial Drive. Members enjoyed a music program and a Hearts game with prizes, followed by Valentine refreshments.

Franco Declares Law to Harmonize Civil Rights in Spain

General Franco issued the law of political responsibilities to align civil rights for new authorities and those recently under insurgent rule. Tribunals from the army justice ministry and Falange will judge how political actions affect civil status. Officials say the decree is not punitive but defines exact rights and limits for all Spaniards.

Burgos Spain Francisco Franco Army Ministry of Justice Falange Espanola Fascist Party

Highway Patrolman Severely Injured on Wake Forest Road

Corporal A. C. Brown of the State Highway Patrol was badly hurt when a car ran over him on the Wake Forest road. He suffered a broken right leg and a possible skull fracture after stopping a driver for questioning. no charges were filed against the second driver.

Raleigh A. C. Brown State Highway Patrol Wake Forest Road Highway Patrol J. C. Haithcock Brown Haithcock

Civil Liberties Panel Urges Laws To Halt Labor Spying

The senate civil liberties committee urged laws to curb labor spying and restrict company police. It criticized Republic Steel and the Harlan County Coal Operators Association for private police used to suppress unions, warning of riots, violations of civil liberties, and disruptions to commerce. It calls for banning armed guards with criminal records and limiting espionage and intimidation during organizing.

Civil Liberties Committee Republic Steel Washington Senate Civil Liberties Committee Senator la Follette Prog-Wis Republic Steel Corporation Harlan County Coal Operators Association Stat Senat Harlan County Co- Operators Association Th Republic Steel Corporation Whic New York Pennsylvania Ohio Alabama Connecicut Indiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota West Viginia T. M. Girdler Girdler Republi United Mine Workers Theodore R. Middleton

Reynolds Denies Pro Nazi Stance Amid European Crisis

Greensboro report quotes Senator Robert R. Reynolds disclaiming any pro Nazi views. He says his warning about Europe’s dictatorships reflected a general guard on rising Nazi and Mussolini power, aligning with Roosevelt’s opening stance and correcting public misimpressions.

Greensboro Robert R. Reynolds DNC Asheville Washington Europe Reynolds Roosevelt Congress

Army Board Probes Motor Car Torch Death at Fort Benning

An army board investigated the death of Lieut. William D. Davis, 32, son of the late Col. Davis, a World War hero. His burned car was found near Phenix City, Alabama, with an autopsy ordered to determine cause of death.

Army Board Fort Benning, GA Fort Benning William D. Davis Col. Davis Ft. Davis Canal Zone Lieut. Davis West Pointer Phenix City Ala

Asheboro Social News Highlights From Mrs Thayer's Gathering

Mrs. Cleveland Thayer hosted a Friday afternoon event with the Friday Afternoon Book club and guest Mrs. J Mack Hatch of Charlotte at Dogwood Acres. A contralto recital by Mrs. Hilker and piano solos by Mrs. Stedman highlighted the program along with a race relation week article by Mrs. Garner.

Asheboro Cleveland Thayer Dogwood Acres Thayer J. Mack Hatch Charlotte R. J. Hilker Susan B. Stedman Mari DiCapua

Little Libby Underwood Birth Announcement

Little Libby Underwood, daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Underwood, celebrates birth with family at home. Baby named Libby and welcomed by relatives in a local community notice.

Little Libby Underwood Mrs. W. A

Speedy Army plane crash report sent to board inquiry

Findings on the crash of the Army’s fastest pursuit plane after a transcontinental flight are with U S Army authorities in Washington Col James Chaney says publication is prohibited Technical defects are not blamed and some officers point to possible man failure Lieut Benjamin Kelsey’s nonstop pace drew National Aeronautic Association marks March Field to Mitchel Field time recorded as a record long cross country hop with two stops extending the total time beyond Howard Hughes 1937 record

New York Army U. S. Army Washington James Chaney Mitchel Field Long Island Chaney Benjamin Kelsey National Aeronautic Association March Field Calif Howard Hughes

NLRB Files Charges Against Bethlehem Shipbuilding

The National Labor Relations Board accuses Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp of dominating employee representation plans and undermining unions including C I O affiliates. It orders the Quincy based firm to stop plans at Boston and Fore River plants and to bargain with the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers C I O upon request.

Washington National Labor Relations Board BethLehem Shipbuilding Corporation Quincy Mass Boston and Fore River Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers Boston

Ex convict held for hammer slaying in Indianapolis

A 40 year old ex convict living in Louisville was held on suspicion of the hammer slaying of Mrs Carrie Selah Romig 55 in Indianapolis January 17. Police labeled him a definite suspect. He was arrested in Anderson and brought to Indianapolis with his stepdaughter in custody for vagrancy. Harold Daniel Romig 28 the slain woman's husband identified jewelry pawned in Anderson and Muncie.

Indianapolis Louisville Carrie Selah Romig Michael F. Morrissey Anderson

Speaker Ira Johnson to Address Granville Teachers

Representative Ira T. Johnson of Ashe county will address Granville county teachers tomorrow night as chairman of the House education committee. The visit comes to discuss education policy and local school matters.

Oxford Ira T. Johnson Ashe County House Legislative Committee On Granville County

Statewide Wholesalers Meeting Set in Greensboro

Ner Carolina Wholesalers of NC announce a statewide meeting in Greensboro on Wednesday. L Wrenn of Mt Airy serves as president and A H Graham former lieutenant governor will speak. Graham is attorney for the wholesalers.

Greensboro Ner Carolina Wholesalers, Inc L. Wrenn Mt. Airy A. H. Graha Graham

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound touted for women

An ad touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a reliable tonic for women. It promises to build physical resistance calm nerves and ease distress from female functional disorders. The copy claims long standing trust with over a million women reporting benefits.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham

Women of the South and West Tour Reporters

Reporters visit Southern and Western states to query women and girls about CARDUS use. In Atlanta 98 of 100 said yes. in Dallas Jacksonville and Oklahoma City the average was 93 yeses. Women credit CARDUS with appetite relief digestion better stamina and easing headaches and menstrual discomfort.

Cardus Atlanta Dallas Jacksonville Oklahoma City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover Emerywood Club Ong Ave Blair P.T. A. T Ary Jane Byrd James M. Byrd Ary Jane Uilford General Hospital Byrd Louise Owers Moffitt A. B. Coltrane Trinity Ruth Lois Clifford Wilson Redding Mr. Redding T. T. Redding Adams-Millis Corporation Smith Attractive Bridge W. H. Tull Greensboro Hospital Thurston Street Piedmont Hospital Tull Rebecca Joyce Womack J. W. Womack Clay Street Rebecca Joyce Alice FE. Armstrong Burrus Memorial W. D. Armstrong Magnolia Court Alice Elizabeth Laura Wesson United Daughters of the Confederacy Alberta Corbitt Snyder Phillips Street Friendly Garden Club C. L. Clapp East Green Street Woman's Club Priscilla Club Charles W. Perry Sherbrook Court Women of the Moose Adele Oust Visalia al Moffitt Richardson “Street W. E. Myers Ragan Street Georgia Augusta Gerard Grovetown D. G. Patterson Briggs Avenue G. C. Estes George, Jr Draper L. C. Detes Etude Franco la Follette State Unemployment Compensation Commission Caswell Square Blind Institute State Health Public Works Administration Social Security Board Commission Griffin Building Employment Service J. M. Gregory Senator Reynolds Hitler Mussolini NLRB Bethlehem Shipbuilding
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