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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
6
The Philathea class of the First Sunday School will hold its regular meeting this evening at 7:36 at the church with Mrs J H Lackey as chair. A full attendance is urged.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Archdale M. E. church will meet this evening at 7 20 with Mrs Eugene Mareh. A full attendance is requested from all members.
A roundup of community updates includes A F Crissman returning to UNC Chapel Hill after holidays with his mother Mrs C B Crissman, Mrs Joe Delk's illness unchanged, Bob Kiriakides resuming studies at The Citadel in Charleston, Mrs Hinshaw recovering after appendicitis, and family ties to professors Hinshaw and Allred. Also announces the marriage of Mabel Wright and Homer Blackwell in Danville on December 23 1932, their future home with the bride’s sister, and births of Jack Grayson Vaughn and Ruby May Spencer. St Mary’s Episcopal doll show set for January 28 with prizes, Andy Merrilees now at home after illness, John Whitescarver recovering after appendectomy, Willing Workers class M B E church postpones meeting.
The Lotus club will meet at Edgar Whitener's home on Johnson street tomorrow afternoon at 8 30 oclock to discuss the matter.
Officers of the Mechanic Wrate Council and the Daughters of America Peace Council were installed at a joint service in the hall on Wednesday night. Newly elected Juniors include C. B. Welch as Councilor and J. Wimberly as Assistant Recording Secretary, with twenty officers listed and special music by Crouch Montgomery and Cain. The Daughters installed Mice Thacker as Councilor and Miss Thacker as Trustee among others.
Sidney Strots, president, damaged his automobile while Herman Powers, secretary, lies ill with influenza as the anti superstition society conducts its omen test. The mishap occurred January 12 after three clarets lit on a match and the experiment ends.
A former clergyman, aged 85, received an award during the opening session honoring his years of service. The ceremony featured prayers and statements from community leaders recognizing his contribution.
Duluth Minnesota sheriff’s force uses confiscated moonshine to top off car radiators to prevent freezing during cold snaps. The improvised solution highlights frugal practice amid harsh winter conditions.
Demrick family children believed Santa Claus was stuck in the chimney for days in Superior Wisconsin. Strange sounds were heard for three days. Mrs Bemrick proved the tale false by reaching in and pulling out a grouse from the chimney.
Al Smith of Ashland Nebraska is named champion old time fiddler in the Cornhusker state contest despite his selection Sidewalks of New York being deemed out of line.
A Colvin Linthicum relative in Raleigh, linked to RR and McCoin, is sent to Columbus Ohio to retrieve McCoin’s missing car. The sedan will be moved to Hagerstown Maryland for a search linked to McCoin’s disappearance on December 22 in Virginia. Personal effects found in the car will be shipped to Henderson.
The Woman's club met at the YWCA Hut with President Mrs Geddle Strickland presiding. Speakers included Liston Pope on Education and Life and a program featuring Theresa Del Rigo's song Homing as Mrs Wilton Barnes accompanied Clara Boyd. Reports noted 179 pupils enrolled in fall term night school with more men than women.
Miss Ruth Craver hosted a New Year watch party with friends on North State Street featuring guitar music by Ray McCrary and Howard Farabee, cake coffee and fruit as the year began. The Woman's club Home and Garden Department and First Methodist Church groups held meetings with talks on recreation flowers and church goals for 1933.
Miss Vivian Smith entertained her contract bridge club at her South Main Street home on Thursday evening. Two tables were set in the colorfully decorated living room. Claudia Baker won the high score prize a picture, while Meta Raker took the consolation novelty hat brush. The hostess served a salad course and cocoanut cake to the guests: Hayden Hooper Vance Beck N A Beck C J Peacock Mildred Lindsay Claudia Raker Elizabeth Ford and Meta Raker.
The Philathea class of First Baptist held a regular business meeting Tuesday at Mrs. A L Disher's home with Mrs. F Lee Smith presiding. Mrs. Fletcher Wall read scripture and led prayer, and the group sang Have Thine Own Way Lord as Mrs. McAbee called the roll and read last meeting’s minutes.
An advertisement touts Bukets as a bladder and bowel cleanser to ease wakeful nights and backache. It promises a 25 cent box with a money back guarantee after four days if relief is not felt, urging a cleansing test for better sleep.
An old advertisement urges women to shave underarms and use KOJENE antiseptic deodorant after shaving or depilatory treatment. It claims KOJENE prevents infections and blood poisoning, offering a safe, dainty skin under the arms and marketing a six ounce bottle at Mann Drug Stores and other drugstores.
Mrs W B Hunt hosted a Christmas decorated evening for her bridge club honoring Mrs J M Gamewell and Mrs Charles W Davis who depart soon for a lengthy abroad tour. Prizes were awarded for high and low scores with mini suitcases and a pitcher as keepsakes. The Young People’s Division of First Methodist enjoyed a Groundhogs concert banquet at the Hut with A W Honeycutt guest singing. Mr and Mrs Jake Sechrest hosted another bridge night for visiting Miss Sallie and Miss Fanny Glenn Elder with multiple prize handkerchiefs awarded.
The American Citizenship department met at Mrs. W. H. Ragan's home with Mrs. Robert Williams and Miss Ella Dorsett as hostesses. Reports from committees were given and programs on The Ways of Life and Good Citizenship were featured. Miss Julia Pearce returned from Lakeland visit. others accompanied her home. Central Friends church Christian Endeavor plans a New Year rally tomorrow at 7 30 p.m.
Mr and Mrs William Chandler have returned to their Norfolk Virginia home after visiting here with Mrs Chandler sister in law Mrs Mahone and E H Mahone at their home here Mrs Mahone the mother of Mr Mahone is now a guest in her son s home
Mrs. Arthur Black hosts Gladys Black as she returns to Greensboro College after holiday visit. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hix announce the birth of daughter Julia Frances on January 3, 1933.
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