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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1937

Page

5

B P W Club President To Speak Tonight

The Busines and Professional Women's club holds its first dinner meeting at six tonight at First Methodist Church. Miss Elizabeth Conrad of Charlotte, state president of the organization, will speak, with Miss Marjorie Mendenhall of Winston-Salem presiding. The club, largest of its kind with over 61 000 members, publishes The Independent Woman and aims to collaborate with local service groups in YWCA projects.

Miss Mendenhall Iss Frances Mendenhall Néw Wome Alfusa Club Marjorie Mendenhall Winston-Salem Frances Mendenhall Rowella M. P

Bride Electis Honored At Drywood Club Party

Mrs J S Welborn will entertain with a Board party at Drywood Country Club tomorrow afternoon in honor of Mrs Eugene Vis of Wilson and Mary Amons whose engagement to C Conner of Greensboro was recently announced. Bridge will be played at the club beginning at 3 oclock. Mrs Davis, hostess, has visited in High Point.

John S. Welborn Drywood Country Club Toorrow Eugenevis Wilson Misa Mary Amons C. Conner Greensboro al Club Davis Welborn Igh Point Eugene Davis J. 8. Welborn East Washington Street

Residents Begin Florida Winter Retreat As Season Ends

T L Cox of Randlemane Route One and Jesse F Stevens of Greensboro left for Melbourne Florida to spend the remaining winter weeks. They have spent winters there for eight years and will stay about three weeks before Christmas. Miss Louise Matthews leaves to resume work at Frankton High School. Birth announced: a son William Charles Jr to Mr and Mrs W C Richard of Randlemane Rt 8. Various local residents visited and hosted each other, including Mr and Mrs Sam Watiana and family, and Rev J W Brickner with Anson of Sanford.

W. C. Chard Randléemah Illiam Charles, Jr Mary Alice Davis Soia Mary Dean Brown Ramseur Dixie Helms Shirley Montgomery R Farlow Raleigh A . Barker Opal Jewel Hughes Louise Ong Siler City R. A. Smith Albertson Belle Smith Sam Wati¢anh Smith J. L. Stokes Beaman Troy George Fox

The Girls Pentagon Meeting Tonight

The Girls Pentagon club will meet this evening at seven thirty for its weekly gathering at the home of Miss Lolg Chichester at 1108 Rotary Ave. Full attendance of the membership is urged.

Pentagon Club Ich Ss Lolg Chichester Rotaryive

Mid-Week Garden Club Meeting at Forest Hill Drive

Mrs. W J Jackson plans to attend the Mid-Week Garden Club meeting at the Forest Hill Drive home tomorrow morning at ten o clock. Mrs. W Thomas leads the program and Mrs R T Amos serves as president in the absence of Mrs. T Hudson who is away.

W. J. Jackson Garden Club Forest Hill Drive W. Thomas R. T. Amos Il T. Hudson

Life of the Chainsiere Altered by Sudden Event

A fragmented report notes a sudden change affecting the life of the chainsiere, detailing unexpected disruption and its immediate consequences. The piece mentions local figures and possible outcomes but lacks full context.

First Aid To Beauty Resolves To Simple Routines

A staff writer urges simple daily beauty and health habits for the new year. Brush hair five minutes nightly to reduce dandruff and improve shine. perform a three step facial each night for a month. curb holiday overindulgence to avoid extra weight. replace transit with walking at least a mile daily.

NER Service

Religious Interest Shown By Russians

Moscow reports a surge of religious belief among Russians as the national census begins. Census takers ask Do you believe in God in the vast survey of the Soviet union. Officials indicate surprising religious trend but returns remain official secrets. the census aims to finish within five days.

Moscow Soviet Union

Violent Deaths in Iredell County Noted in 1936

Statesville report shows 20 violent deaths in Iredell county in 1936 with 10 by automobile and 4 by train.

Statesville Jan Iredell County

Social Clubs Schedule For The Week In Town

The calendar lists events at the YWCA Hut and homes across Forrest Hill, Woodrow Avenue, North Main Street and Rockford Road. Meetings include Business and Professional Girls Club supper, Mid-Week Garden Club, Community Arts Club, Canterbury Club, High Port Welland’s Club, Entré Noirs, Tea and Tropics, and Sorbonne Club with hosts Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Rothrock, Mrs. Pilis, Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Idol, Mrs. Harriss and others.

Business and Professional Girls Club Gaftdehelib W. L. Jackson Forrest Hill Drive W. B. Thomas H. G. Rothrock Woodrow Avenue Canterbury Club W. F. Pilis West Léckington Avenue High Port Welland Entré Noirs Club J. F. Hayden Mast Washington Street Tea and Tropics Club W . Idol North Main Street J. W. Harriss Rockford Road

Vows Spoken In Thomasville For Miss Lucy Virginia Bason And McCager Elledge

Miss Lucy Virginia Bason and McCager Elledge were married in a 6 pm ceremony at the First Baptist rectory led by Rev. W. K. Gee. The bride, a Thomasville resident, wore a dubronit suit with kolinsky trim and orchids, while the groom is a longtime local businessman. They took a short wedding trip and will reside at 11 Second Avenue.

Thomasville Norman Luther Holton Lucy Virginia Hbason McCager Elledge North Carolina W. K. eGee First Baptist Church Elledge Stafftofishurg R. G. Jennings Moore ‘Herring Hospital Wilson No. 11 Second Avenue

Families and Travelers Share News From North Carolina and Washington

Mr and Mrs Sam Banes return from Red Springs to their home. Mr and Mrs T Austin Finch attended F D R at the White House on January 2. Mrs Finch returned home and Mr Finch heads to Chicago furniture market. Mrs A J Heilig of Norwood visits daughter Mrs John R Myers and son at Lexington highway. Mrs J A Zeigler of Aberdeen arrives to spend two weeks with Mrs Ray Hoover on Lexington Avenue. Mrs B H Williamson and son Ben return to Mt Airy after visiting here with Mollie Snell.

Sam Banes Red Springs T. Austin Finch Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Finch Washington Chicago A. J. Heilig Norwood John R. Myers Mr. Myers Lexington Highway J. A. Zeigler Aberdeen Ray Hoover Lexington Avenue B. H. Williamson Ben Mt. Airy Mollie Snell

Luncheon Honors Mrs Heiling at Myers Home on Lexington Road

Mr and Mrs John R Myers hosted a luncheon at their Lexington road home honoring Mrs A J Heiling of Norwood visiting as their houseguest and celebrating her birthday. New Year decorations carried a game theme. A birthday course dinner followed for Ruth Norwood Virginia Amherst Craig Stinson Emma Wesley Tyson Annie Preeton Heilig Sarah Bell Heilig and James Heilig.

John R. Myers Lexington Road Norwood Emma Wesley Tyson Charlotte Annie Preaton Heilig Winston-Salem Sarah Bell Heilig Hick+nd James Heilig Greetsro

Dinner hosted by Mrs Mill and Miss Livengood on West Main

Mrs J Q Mill and Miss Mary Livengood entertained at dinner Sunday at their West Main street home with several out-of-town guests. A four course meal was served to Clarence Livengood and family Carmel Fisher of Winston Salem Mrs A A Fouts and son and Mr and Mrs Preston Clinard.

J. Q. Mill Mary Livengood West Main Street Clarence Livengood Carmel Fisher Winston- Salem A. A. Fouts Preston Clinard

Old Testament uses the word and extensively

A concise observation notes that the word and appears thousands of times in the Old Testament, illustrating its frequent role as a connective term in ancient biblical Hebrew texts. It highlights a high frequency of coordinating conjunction usage across books and passages.

Local residents return for spring term at colleges

Dorothy Rankin returns to Billerofson College Boston after holidays with Captain and Mrs. Rankin. Ruth Green, Olive Kennedy and Allen Kennedy, Mabel Hoover Hargett, Sarah Jones, Sarah Taylor, and others resume studies at Greensboro College and Woman's College. Several travel from Salisbury, Durham, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro for classes and events. Mrs. Risch and Charles H. Risch travel from Fort Madison for a family funeral. Charles undergoes surgery at Guilford General Hospital after acute appendicitis.

Dorothy Rankin Billefson College Boston Mass A. M. Rankin Miss Rankin Philadelphia Mabel Hoover Hargett Sarah Jones Greensboro Woman's College Charles H. Risch Hill Crest Drive Guilford General Hospital Imposetely

Death Caused By Heart Dialation

Coroner's jury in Rock Hill South Carolina ruled 84 year old postal worker Owen Davis Evans died of natural causes. Dr J O Dunlap testified a convulsive seizure due to acute dilation of the heart caused the death. Evans was found by his widow and a neighbor in his garage between the car and the wall.

Rock Hill S. C Owen Davis Evans J. O. Dunlap Evans

Five U.S. Cities Surpass Million Population in 1930 Census

The 1930 census counts five American cities with populations over 1,000,000. New York leads with the largest population followed by Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Los Angeles, reflecting rapid urban growth during the era.

United States

Church Social BAPTIST FIDELIS MEETING POSTPONED

The Fi delis class of the First Baptist church postponed its monthly meeting to January 12 after announcing the change this morning. Members are advised to note the new date.

Baptist Fidelis First Baptist Church

Real Estate Boards Seek Tax Limitation in NC Assembly

Directors of the North Carolina Association of Real Estate Boards meet in Durham and decide to seek a tax limitation on real estate from the 1937 general assembly.

Durham North Carolina Association of Real Estate Boards General Assembly

Child Labor Bill Aims for Roosevelt Endorsement

Raleigh Commissioner A L Fletcher said a model child labor bill will be presented to the general assembly with approval of President Roosevelt and Secretary Perkins.

Raleigh Commissioner of Labor A. L. Fletcher General Assembly Roosevelt Secretary of Labor Perkins

Raleigh Chamber Banquet Invites General Assembly

The Raleigh chamber of commerce invites members of the general assembly to its annual banquet on January 28 where Governor-elect Clyde Hoey will speak.

Raleigh Raleigh Chamber of Commerce General Assembly Clyde Hoey

Federal revenue collection rise in North Carolina six months

Revenue collected by North Carolina in the first six months ended December 31 totaled 98 986.16 dollars, up from the same period a year earlier. The report notes gains in federal receipts and outlines comparatives for the period.

Greensboro North Carolina

Ministers oppose liquor law in North Carolina

The Winston-Salem Ministers association adopted a resolution opposing the state liquor law, arguing it allows certain counties to override the will of the overall populace.

Winston-Salem Winston-Salem Ministers Association North Carolina

Ideal Advice for Farmers Sets First-Of-Year Tone

Shelby January 6. Count y Agent 1. 8. Wilkins rates the slogan Keep Busy as the ideal first of the year advice to farmers.

Shelby Couty Agent Wilkins

Spur Track Theft Sparks Hudson Police Probe

A Hudson lumber company reported a missing cone spur and rails. Police say a junk dealer admitted removing the rails, triggering an investigation into the spur track robbery.

Hudson, Wis Hudsons

Woman's Club Meeting Set With City Attorney Talk

The High Point Woman's club will hold a general meeting at the Y W C A Wednesday at 3 30 PM. Grover H Jones city attorney will discuss The Rise and Progress of Cities with an executive board gathering beforehand. Mrs R H Seehfest will preside.

High Point Woman’s Club Grover H. Jones R. H. Seehfest

Florence Nightingale Club Elects Officers For Six Months

The Florence Nightingale club held a supper meeting at the Y W C A hut electing officers for the next six months. Led by Miss Lessie Ridge as president and Ola Carpenter as vice president, Mabel Rimmer secretary Leta Anderson supper treasurer Ollie Brown club treasurer. Grace Hill book club chair, Eva Bowers and Eulala Havener vesper chairs. An Amateur Program featured Miss Allie Brown as master of ceremonies with several members participating. A special program planning session is set for Wednesday at 4 p m.

Florence Nightingale Club Y. W A. Hut Lessie Ridge Ola Carpenter Mabel Rimmer Leta Anderson Ollie Brown Grace Hill Vesper Eva Bowers Eulala Havener Allie Brown Rose File Johnnie Pugh Catherine Howard Bila Cauddell Clemmie Handy June Thompson

Canterbury Club Plans Meeting With Mrs Ellis

Canterbury club members will gather at Mrs W F Ellis home on West Lexington avenue for the regular meeting this week at 3 30 Friday afternoon. Ronald Fred Campbell born in California to Mr and Mrs Winfred Campbell of 88 Tielman avenue Fresno California. Ronald Jerry Barnes born here yesterday to Mr and Mrs B C Barnes at Guilford General hospital. Mrs Barnes was formerly Miss Ora Henderson of this city.

W. F. Eilis Canterbury Club West Lexington Avenue Ronald W. Campbell California Winfred Campbell Tielman Avenue Fresno Ronald Winfred Campbell Irene Jordan Ronald Jerry Barnes B. C. Barnes Ronald Jerry Guilford General Hospital Barnes Ora Henderson

Business Girls Club Plans Evening Meeting and Installations

Members of the Business and Professional Girls club meet at the Y W A hut at 6 30 o clock for a business session. Newly elected officers led by Miss Theltha Patrick will be installed, succeeding Miss Lucille Browne, with all members urged to attend the first meeting of the year.

Business and Professional Girls Club Y. W

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. P. W. Club Isitor J. S. Welborn Florida Ss . Girls Pentagon Fe Club Stein & Plaine N. Y Alicia Hart Eason - Elledge Flapper Fanny Sylvia NEA Service, Inc T. M. Reg U. S. Bar Ruth Green Olive Kennnedy Allen Kennedy Pittsburgh, Pa S. M. Wall Willowbrook Street Sarah Taylor Greensboro College Frederick R. Taylor Johnson Street R. H. Sechrest Chartlotte Dr. O. D. Baxter Martha Stewart Mary Hill Salisbury Dan Walser Eleanor Amos Salem Academy Mrs. R. T. Amor Charlies H. Risch Fort Madison Iowa Stephens F. Ellington West Bay Street Nora L. Andrews Mabel Joyner Carolina Woman's Club Business Girls’ Club Nat Walker Hart Drug Store First National Bank Building Penney’s Penney's Ramona Cretonnes Double Terry
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