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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1936

Page

6

Mrs. W. J. Fraley Speaks at Mid-Week Study Meeting

At the bi weekly Mid-Week Study club gathering hosted by Mrs. B. J. Payne the guest speaker Mrs. W. J. Fraley presented a program on North Carolina History with emphasis on Famous Women Of North Carolina. She cited Cornelia Spencer Dolly Madison Floral McDonald Christian Reid and highlighted the Land Of The Sky. The group also discussed Famous Churches in North Carolina and enjoyed a spring themed salad course.

W. J. Fraley B. J. Payne Parkway North Carolina Cornelia Spencer North Carolina College Greensboro Ker Mra. Spencer Chapel Hill Spencer Dolly Madison Guilford County Floral McDonald John Biggs Arthur Marsh J. A. Morris J. M.S. Salsbury J. A. Eshelman W. D. Brooks H. W. McCain Mrs. Fraley

Mrs H N Phillips Hosts Attractive Joint Club Meeting

Mrs H N Phillips entertained Sorosis and Entre Nous clubs at her Parkway home for a morning meeting. Guests included Mrs Pearl Davis Martin and Mrs B K Stewart. Members from both clubs formed six tables with red white and blue decor and a two course repast featuring cherry mint favors.

H. N. Phillips George Washington Sorosis Tre Nous H. Phillips Parkway Boston Pearl Davis Martin Peterburg Mesdames W. ©. Beavans Clark J. F. Hayden Howard Hartzell G. H. Kearns J. A. Morris C. B. Over

Mrs S S Coe Reviews Novel For Tea And Topics Club

Mrs S S Coe led a Tea And Topics Club program at Mrs G I Humphreys home on West College Drive. The group discussed Cinnamon Reed by H F, highlighting a Louisiana plantation era from the post Civil War to the Roosevelt era.

G. I. Humphreys West College Drive B. Sheloft Coo Aristo Blackheath Roosevelt Louisiana National Congress Nella George Washington J. EB. Marsh W. W. Idol W. F. Clayton H. D. Sears W. F. Armfield R. M. Andrews Coe C. E

Honor Roll List At Salem Academy Names Many Students

Miss Eleanor Amos of Emerywood is among Salem Academy students on the first semester honor roll. Names include Eleanor Amos High Point Nancy Campbell Bluefield West Virginia Margaret Courtney Winston-Salem Dorothy Everett Brevard Anne Hanes Winston-Salem Sarah Hurlburt Roxbury Connecticut Marian Johnson Winston-Salem Mary McDevitt Charlotte Dorothy Myers Winston-Salem Bettie MacNair Larchmont New York Betsy O'Brien Winston-Salem Ann Pritchett Winston-Salem Barbara Shoemaker Middletown Ohio Jane Tucker Winston-Salem Anna Bitting Whitaker Winston-Salem.

Eleanor Amos R. T. Amos Emerywood Salem Academy Academy High Point Nancy Campbell Bluefield W. Va Margaret Courtney Winston-Salem Dorothy Everett Brevard Anne Hanes Sarah Hurlburt Roxbury Conn Marian Johnson

Lotus Club Meeting Moved To Evening At Mrs Hargett Home

Lotus club members are reminded of a regular meeting this evening at 8 o'clock. The event, held at Mrs. W. L. Hargett home, 1107 Johnson Street, replaces the customary afternoon time.

Lotus Club W. L. Hargett Johnson Street

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

The Ten and Topics club meets Thursday at 3 30 PM with Mrs G L Humphreys on West College drive. Friday at 3 30 PM Philomathian club is hosted by Mrs A E Tate on West Broad Street. United Daughters of the Confederacy meet 4 PM Friday with Mrs Elizabeth Harriss Covington on Rockford road. Lotus club gathers 8 PM Friday with Mrs W L Hargett 1107 Johnson street. Club of Susie hosts Monday at Brentley circle hosted by Mr and Mrs J A Morris.

Ten and Topics Club G. L. Humphreys West College Drive Philomathean Club A. E. Tate Weat Broad Street Laura Wesson United Daughters of the Confederacy Elizabeth Harriss Covington Rockford Road W. T. Powell Lotus Club W. L. Hargett Johnson Street Susie J. A. Morris Brentley Circle

Church Social at Central Friends Church

The Woman's auxiliary of Central Friends church will host a chicken pie supper on Thursday February 27 from six to eight o'clock in the church annex. Tickets are on sale by auxiliary members.

Central Friends Central Friends Church

Ill and health updates from Cando r and nearby towns

Miss Selma Dawkins of Candor and Wadesboro is ill at Burrus Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness while visiting Mrs. T A Willaims at 1112 Adams Street. Mrs R Boyd and daughter are ill with influenza at English Street home. Bari Phillips left for business trips to Philadelphia and New York. Mrs Maye Tilley Matthews, mother of Billy Matthews, is critically ill at Baptist hospital Winston Salem. Mrs M Culler is recovering at 404 Tate Street after ten days illness. Sallie Tucker has recovered enough to return to work at the Quality Beauty Shoppe.

Selma Dawkins Candor and Wadesboro Burrus Memorial Hospital Miss Dawkins T. A. Willame Adams Street Maye Tilley Matthews Billy Matthews Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem Mrs. M. ©. Culler Tate Street Sallie Tucker East Green Street

Debating the Privilege of Work for Married Women

The Live Y'ers club at the YWCA Hut hosted a lively debate on whether married women should have the right to work alongside single women. The negative side won by a narrow margin after a lengthy discussion. bridesmaid Helen Munday received a wedding gift, and refreshments followed as a visitor named Smith attended.

Helen Marshall Mesdames Marie Green Helen Munday Dora Samet Ellen Jensen Lena Belle Grant Twei Ni Smith

Bridge Club And P T A Hold Thursday Meeting

Mrs. Frank Marr hosted Sans Souci bridge club guests at her Thomasville home with three contract bridge tables. Prizes went to Mrs. Paul Hassler for high score and to Mrs. David Jester among visitors. The Colonial drive school P T A met with Dr Gambrell speaking on disease prevention and immunization, as Miss Elsie Doxey announced attendance winners.

Thomasville Frank Marr Sans Souci Bridge Club Paul Hassler David Jester Julius Green R. M. Sherrill Parent-Teacher Association Colonial Drive School J. 8. Green David Long, Jr Gambrell Lexington Elsie Doxey Beulah Norment Kate Norment Wmas Kraclo Utteenggeres Bers Contract Bridge Club East Main Street Alliene Hoover Zeb Griffith R. M. Cooksey George Finch Robert Rapp Les F. Lambeth Harry Culp

Two Benefit Parties Sponsored By Musial The Musical

A sponsor two benefits to be held on the home of Mrs West Broad at The afternoon a gin at three o'clock ning party will be h o'clock. Proceeds go to fund to defray expenses of State Federation of Music Clubs to be held in High Point in March. Committee includes Mia. John Abels chairwoman Mesdames W J Fraley EB Mendenhall David Yow and R H Sechrest. Reservations tomorrow with committee members.

West Broad State Federation of Music Clubs High Point Mia John Abels Mesdames W. J. Fraley EB. Menden

Quiet Girls Mistakenly Embrace Party Persona

A feature on the behavior of shy girls who adopt an artificial social persona to be the life of the party, examining social pressures and the gap between natural temperament and outward performance. The piece contrasts real quiet traits with performative sociability.

Dear Miss Mansfield Advice on Attracting Attention at School

A teen girl asks how to attract a boy at parties without distracting her schooling. The adviser suggests maintaining friendly, impersonal behavior, avoiding schoolfront advances, and focusing on interests. reassure her about health and self-image, urging patience and broad social activity.

Miss Mansfield

Why We’re Not Asked On Dates Two Puzzled Girls

Two girls aged 15 and 16 ask why they rarely receive dating invitations. They wonder if weight or appearance affects attention, note they are not flirtatious, and seek practical advice to attract dates and social interest.

Miss Mansfield

Worded Advice on Appearance for Girls Cited in Weights and Measures

The excerpt advises that girls should not be too fat to be popular and notes that neatness and well chosen clothes matter. It emphasizes personal appearance as a factor in social acceptance.

How to Win a Quiet Boyfriend Without Losing Self

The writer cautions against pretending to be someone you are not. Most men prefer sincere affection from quiet, genuine partners rather than artificial attempts to be the life of the party.

Unclear Note on Attention and Authenticity

A fragment reflecting advice on personal interest and staying true to oneself, suggesting lasting attention requires genuine behavior and continued effort. The text emphasizes being oneself as a core message.

Miss Marjorie Theepeegy Flare Addressed Promptly

A note indicates responses will be prepared quickly for Miss Marjorie Theepeegy Flare. The communication emphasizes prompt attention.

Marjorie Theepeegy

U D C Meeting Set For Monday Afternoon

February session of the High Point chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet Monday at 3 30 PM at Mrs Frank Hunsucker’s Hillcrest Drive home. Associate hostesses will be Mesdames W A Lambeth R L Waynick and Mra Edgar Whitenes.

High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy Frank Hunsucker Hillcrest Drive Mesdames W. A. Lambeth R. L. Waynick J Mra Edgar Whitenes

Mrs Colon Sorrell Receives Miscellaneous Shower

A Monday party at East Russell Street honored Mrs Colon B Sorrell formerly Miss Mabel Cecil of this city. The Valentine theme ran through the decorations and refreshments. Gifts for the bride included a miscellaneous shower presented by Mrs Eugene Genteldt and Miss Frances Ce making. Guests included Missances Cecil, Madammes Mattie Kite, Helen Hedgecock, Olin Rich, Ernestine White, W H Cecil, Charles Schoenfeldt, Mattie Harriss and Mamie Schoenfeldt.

Colon B. Sorrell Mabel Cecil Sorrell East Russell Street Valentine Eugene Genteldt Frances

W S Little Theater Presents Is Life Worth Living Tonight

The Winston-Salem Little Theatre presents a three act Irish play Is Life Worth Living by Lennox Robinson tonight at 8 30 oclock in Reynold s Auditorium. It is the troupe s first major endeavor since forming as a Little Theatre and follows professional productions in New York and other cities.

Winston-Salem

Radio beacon operators monitor signals for rapid repairs

The bureau of air commerce uses a corps of operators who listen to radio beacons continuously report any interruption and hasten repairs.

Bureau of Air Commerce

Greensboro Bow Voyage Party Honors Mrs Farmier

Mrs. Wilma B. Farmier of High Point leaves for the University of Pennsylvania hospital for graduate work. She was honored at a luncheon at the Jefferson Roof Restaurant in Greensboro hosted by Mrs. G. Ray Ralls. The event featured bridge, prizes, and a parting gift of perfume with guests from High Point Salem and Greensboro.

Greensboro Wilma B. Farmier Wilmab. Farmier High Point University of Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia Jefferson Roof G. Ray Ralls Vate Club Room Hagel Johnson G. F. Waddell F. ©. Woods Nina Penton Salem N. J J. B. Sandon Do Rs Hatch Starr Davis F. C. Woods J. B. Wofford

Swanson Defense Plays Out In Fire Scuffle Testimony

Witnesses describe a back yard fight between Swanson and Tate including a fire being stamped out. Tate and his family corroborate the sequence while officers report kerosene clues and Swanson’s arrest in Winston-Salem. An almanac note and insurance details wrap the testimony.

Swanson Tate A. H. Trotter Trotter Sam Tate House Clyde Hoover Battley Kiger Winston-Salem North Wilkesboro BE. T. Howard York Insurance Agency Parker Waynick

Club Of Twelve Meets This Evening At Morris Home

Mr and Mrs J A Morris will host the Club of Twelve at its bi weekly meeting this evening at 8 o clock. The gathering will take place at the Morris residence.

J. A. Morris Brentley Circle

Eighth Snow Falls in Sunny South Morning

The eighth snow of the season began falling at about 9:15 this morning with light flakes drifting down. The sky was overcast and temperatures hovered near 83 degrees as residents debated whether the storm would intensify or clear by afternoon.

Law sparked stew birth by banning excessive dishes

During Edward II's reign a law barred the outrageous multitudes of dishes for inferior ranks beyond their station. To outwit the law cooks varied meats and vegetables on a single plate and created the stew to adapt.

Edward II England

Prince in Serious Condi After Lethal Poison Incident

Clarence Prince, an employee at the Logan Porter Mirror pany, was found in a critical condition at Guilford General after ingesting Lysol at a residence on 525 Cable Street. Police report a disturbance at the address after which Prince apparently took the poison and died at hospital. he was not scheduled to work that day.

Clarence M. Prince Logan Porter Mirror Pany Guilford General Cable Street Sons Prince Pla

Motor Car Sales Down About Half from 1934 Nine Months

The report shows sale of motor cars in the first nine months decreased by about 50 percent compared with the same period in 1934 indicating a sharp drop in demand.

Shorted Cells Hint at Charge Changes

Fragmentary OCR notes suggest changes in charging indicated by altered cell readings. The text mentions shorted cells in relation to trouble and changes, but details are incomplete.

Also Mentioned on This Page

NEW Coats Today North Main Bari Phillips New York City Bridge Club P.T. A BE. H. Mahone and Zed Griffith Musial Hai- Ular Bithe Marjorie Mansfield N. L Mrs. Colon Sorrell W.S. Little Theater Jack London ART Dancing Clarence Prince Com Bank Beavan S. Main St The Beauty and Sii Swagge Beavans Main Street
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