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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1940

Page

6

Live Hunts Planned For Sedgefield Group Remainder Of Month

The Sedgefield Hunt schedules live hunts through the month with the first post holiday event tomorrow at 8:30 am from Sedge field stables. Additional runs are set for January 10 at 7:30 am January 13 at 8:30 am January 17 a similar start time January 20 from the Wiley home Gold Mine road January 24 51st and January 27 from the stables with 7:30 am or 8:39 am starts.

Sedgefield Sedgefield Stables Wiley

DAR Meeting With Mrs Tate In January at Tate Home

The Alexander Martin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its January meeting Tuesday afternoon at the West Broad street home of Mrs. A. B. Tate. Illness in Mrs. Katherine Raymond’s home caused the change. associate hostesses are Mrs. R. A. Herring Mrs. John T. Lowe Mrs. Grover Kester Mrs. G. Robichaux and Mrs. M. J. Wrenn. Members should bring Ellis Island box gifts to mail promptly.

Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution A. B. Tate West Broad Street Katherine Raymond Tate Raymond Mesdames R. A. Herring John T. Lowe Grover Kester G. Rob

American Business Club Dinner Dance at Emerywood

The American Business Club hosts a dinner dance at Emerywood Country Club at 7 30 p m with John Peddi cord's orchestra providing music for dancing and invited guests arriving at 9 30.

American Business Club Emerywood Country Club John Peddicord

Local residents visit Meredith College and recoveries reported

Mrs F H Hallenbeck and daughter Miss Mary Frances Hallenbeck spent yesterday in Raleigh visiting friends at Meredith College. Miss Hallenbeck, a Marjorie Webster School student in Washington DC, will resume studies Sunday after holidays at home. Mrs James Idol is ill with influenza at Guilford General Hospital and cannot receive visitors. Mrs Frances Parker remains hospitalized with bronchial influenza but shows improvement. Jacqueline Webb improves from pneumonia at Burrus Memorial Hospital and can return home. John W Cannon recuperating satisfactorily after surgery at Burrus Memorial. H Williard improving after tonsillectomy at Burrus Memorial. Mr and Mrs Harry Doctor and daughter Anna Lou return from Miami Beach. in Florida with Mrs Doctor's parents. Mr and Mrs Mohler and daughter Thelma Mohler return to Mexico City after visit with Mr and Mrs P W Grandjean. Byron MacLellan, holiday guest at Grandjean home, left for New York City.

F. H. Hallenbeck Mary Frances Hallenbeck Raleigh Meredith College James Idol Guilford General Hospital Idol Eva Mae Callahan Frances Parker Jacqueline Webb Burrus Memorial Hospital South Hamilton Street Harry Doctor Anna Lou Miami Beach Fla Florida 4. Mohler Thelma Mohler Mexico City P. W. Grandjean Mrs. Mohler Mrs. Grandjean Miss Mohler Byron MacLellan Grandjean New York City

Radium Cancer Therapy Resumes in London

Radium treatment for cancer has resumed in London signaling renewed use of radioactive therapy. Medical officials report continued research and patient access as facilities reopen and doctors apply established protocols.

London

Eva Doss to Lead Jolly Ys in 1940

Eva Doss was elected head of the Jolly Y Club for 1940 at the annual meeting. Officers include Doriss Bowers as vice president and Mary Swartz as secretary treasurer. The state program council will meet January 15 at the Y W C A hut to plan winter and spring schedules.

Eva Doss Jolly Y Club G. A Doriss Bowers Mary Swartz Kathryn Wrenn Mildred Hutchins Lois Yokely Virginia Caldwell Vivian Blackwell

First Baptist Church Turkey Supper Tonight

The young men's class taught by Thomas E. Dodamead hosts a turkey supper in the church basement this evening at 6 30. Attendees are asked to come and enjoy a program featuring John Mebane city editor of The Enterprise and special music.

First Baptist Church Thomas E. Dodamead Dodamead John Mebane the Enterprise

Truth Seekers Meet At Green Street Baptist Church Home

The Truth Seekers class of the Green Street Baptist church will meet this evening with Mrs. Dorothy Hendrix at 304 Fourth Street at 7 30. Mrs Mamie Schoenfeldt will be in charge of the program.

Beulah Winfrey Green Street Baptist Church Dorothy Hendrix Fourth Street Mamie Schoenfeldt

Martha Rae Spencer Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday Party

Mrs. Paul Spencer hosted a party at Gibson clubrooms on North Main Street to honor her daughter Martha Rae on her sixteenth birthday. Red carnations decorated the room. games and an ice course followed. Gifts from guests included Erlene Loftin Ross Spencer Dot Chamberlain Doris Loftin J S Wall Jr Bessie Silman Farrell Peatriss Ann Abernethy Charles Williams Nancy Williard Frances Foster Patricia Farrell Mary Katherine Antrem Betty Lynn Williard Louie Smith Ben Sedberry James Shaffer Jack Paul Jeanne Spencer Mary W Tilden Stanley Wells Lena Davis.

Paul Spencer Gibson Bessie Silman Farrell Peatriss Ann Abernethy Charles Williams Nancy Williard Frances Foster Patricia Farrell Mary Katherine Antrem Betty Lynn Williard Louie Smith Ben Sedberry James Shaffer Jack Paul Jeanne Spencer Mary W. Tilden Stanley Wells Lena Davis

Tea and Topics Club hears Milne life story

Mrs. Nancy K. Poston gave a program on A. A. Milne at the Tea and Topics Club meeting hosted by Mrs. F. Logan Porter. She outlined Milne’s path from playwright to creator of Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin, noting his fame grew from his children stories rather than early success. The program concluded with refreshments and a social hour. two visitors joined, and members listed include Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. Idol, Mrs. Sechrest, and others.

A. A. Milne Mrs. Poston Christopher Robin Winnie the Pooh Nancy K. Poston Tea and Topics Club F. Logan Porter Fairway Milne Dover Road Buckingham Palace W. B. Lillcox Porter Porter Residence John Watkins Lexington J. E. Marsh Mesdames Marsh W. W. Idol R. H. Sechrest M. T. Lambeth G. I. Humphreys C. R. Hinshaw S. S. Coe Joseph T. Weaver Horace Haworth A. G. Douglas Herbert Petty

Miss Lois Welborn Dinner Hostess To Altrusans' Board

Miss Lois Welborn hosted the Altrusa executive board at a Wednesday dinner meeting at seven pm in the Sheraton hotel. The regular monthly session covered routine business and plans for the new year. Attending were Mrs. Marie Caddell Miss Ethel Moxley Miss Hazel Johnson Miss Lucile Johnston Miss Jessie Mae Young Mrs. Mary Lou Rothrock and the hostess.

Lois Welborn Altrusa Club Sheraton Marie Caddell Ethel Moxley Hazel Johnson Lucile Johnston Jessie Mae Young Mary Lou Rothrock Miss Welborn

Miss Juanita Harvey Weds James H. Eades in Kings Mountain

Miss Juanita Harvey and James H. Eades sealed their marriage Sunday at First Wesleyan Methodist Church Kings Mountain. Rev T C Harvey officiated with family and local clergy in attendance. The couple, both Central College alumni, will reside in Kings Mountain.

Juanita Harvey James H. Eades King’s Mountain Ruby Juanita Harvey James Haselton Eades First Wesleyan Methodist Church Kings Mountain T. C. Harvey Central College Central Marione Dellinger Bartlett Lorenzo Harvey Carroll Dellinger Juanita Marjorie Hoyle Charlotte Lillian Moss Ruth Moss Ben and Ector Short Carradine Moss Harvey Mills Romulus Harvey Cherryville High School

Flynn Convicted of First Degree Murder in Wife Slaying

Marion records say Lee Flynn a former state hospital inmate was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his wife at their home in October and was sentenced to die on March 22 by the jury verdict rendered yesterday.

Flynn Marion Lee Flynn State Hospital

Rhodes-Chappell Vows Announced In Lexington

Ruby Rhodes and Moody Chappell Jr. wed December 23 in York South Carolina with E Gettys Nunn officiating. Miss Rhodes is daughter of W E and Mrs Rhodes and works at Mountcastle Hosiery Mill. Chappell is son of Rev and Mrs Moody L Chappell and works at Lexington Silk Mill.

Lexington Ruby Rhodes Moody Chappell, Jr York, S. C Esquire E. Gettys Nunn Chappell W. E. Rhodes Linwood Mountcastle Moody L. Cha

Miss Katie Geneva McCrary Weds John Pershing Hines at Home

On December 24 at the bride's home in Lexington Miss Katie Geneva McCrary became the bride of John Pershing Hines. Rev Odell Leonard officiated with a Royal ring service as Grace McCrary and Margaret McCrary provided music at the organ. The couple plans a 624 East Center Street residence and both hold local jobs.

Katie Geneva McCrary John Pershing Hines Grace McCrary Margaret McCrary Hines Norman McCrary Curry Street Lexington High School Mountcastle Hosiery Mill T. J. Hines Lexington Carolina Panel Company East Center Street

City-Wide W M U Meeting Set at North Park Church

City-Wide W M U of Baptist churches will meet Sunday afternoon at North Park Baptist Church at 2 30 PM. President Mrs H A Knight announced plans for an interesting program and urged all W M A members in the city to attend.

Baptist North Park W.M.U H. A. Knight W.M.A Mra Knight

Octo Club Meeting Honors Miss Barksdale at Gibson Clubrooms

The Octo Club met at the Gibson Club Room with Miss Doris Barksdale as hostess. After a business session, members and guest Miss Sara Howerton played bridge. Prizes went to Miss Margaret Hamlin for high score and Miss Anna Reeves for second. a surprise birthday party followed for Miss Barksdale with cake and gifts.

Octo Club Gibson Club Doris Barksdale Bridge Sara Howerton Margaret Hamlin Anna Reeves Miss Barksdale

Auto Injuries Fatal to Colon Scott of Randleman

Colon Scott age 33 died in Greensboro Piedmont Memorial Hospital from injuries in an automobile crash Sunday afternoon when he lost control on the road to Greensboro near Buffalo Bridge. Funeral set for Saturday at 2:30 PM at the Country Holiness Church. Survived by widow Grace Scott daughter Mary Gray sister Mrs Roy Warner Ramseur father Mann Scott Ramseur route one and two half sisters Wilma and Johnsie Ramseur route one.

Randleman Colon Scott Greensboro Piedmont Memorial Hospital Greensboro Buffalo Bridge Country Holiness Church Here W. L. Cockman Grace Scott Mary Gray Roy Warner Mann Scott Ramseur Wilma and Johnsie

Kernersville Grange Officers to Be Installed Tonight

Kernersville Grange No. 679 officers elected for 1940 will be formally installed at the Robert E. Lee Hotel in Winston-Salem with Forsyth County units tonight starting at 7 30 o clock. Officers include Mrs E L Bodenhamer master B J Idol overseer J W McCorkle lecturer W D Shields steward W C Michael chaplain E L Bodenhamer treasurer Mrs B J Idol secretary F M Edwards gatekeeper Lawrence Bodenhamer assistant steward Miss Maxine McKaughn lady assistant steward Mrs W D Shields ceres Mrs F M Edwards pomona Mrs Hettie McKaughn flora.

Kernersville Kernersville Grange Robert BE. Lee Winston-Salem Forsyth County E. L. Bodenhamer B. J. Idol J. W. McCorkle

Doubleheader Fete At Mills Home In Thomasville

In Thomasville, a boys and girls doubleheader at the Mills Home gym tonight pits Mills Home against the Children s Home of Winston Salem. Officials expect a large crowd as both sides field evenly matched rosters led by captain Howard Brown and Elizabeth Jackson.

Thomasville Mills Childrens Winston-Salem Charlie Kearns Howard Brown Grover Bradshaw Ed Duncan Charles James Joe Brady Elizabeth Jackson Wilma Cagle Gertie Patterson Allie Medlin Addilee Harwood Esther Hicks

Over 200 Taxpayers Sign Listings at Thomasville Hall

Thomasville on January 5 reports more than 200 property listings for taxes at city hall announced by tax lister Frank Hepler. All residents of Thomasville township must list during January as no extension will be granted by Davidson County commissioners. Route one resident B P Hilton is credited as the first to list on Tuesday morning when doors opened.

Thomasville Frank Hepler Thomasville Township B. PD. Hilton Thomasvil Davidson County

City Health Nurse Reports 235 Visits in Thomasville

Miss Ella Dorsett, city health nurse, shows 235 visits in December and 58 new cases in the department. She taught a home hygiene and care of the sick course at the high school with 40 girls enrolled, in cooperation with the home economics department.

Thomasville Ella Dorsett

Grange Group to Meet Greensboro Area Officials

North Carolina Grange master Harry B. Caldwell announced a Grange executive committee meeting in Raleigh at the Carolina Hotel on Tuesday January 9 at 9 a.m. The Grange Fire Insurance Company board of directors will also be in session.

Grange Group Greensboro Harry B. Caldwell North Carolina Grange Grange Carolina Hotel Raleigh The Grange Fire Insurance Company Caldwell

Rioters Sentenced in Ramdui Riots at Hubli

Twelve people were condemned to death at Hubli for taking part in the Ramdui riots last April in which eight policemen were killed. Two defendants received life terms and 40 were given prison terms up to two years. Twenty eight were acquitted.

Bombay Hubli Ramdui

White prisoners blamed as brains of Central Prison break

Coroner Roy M. Banks said three white inmates planned the abortive December 28 escape at Central Prison in Raleigh killing guard J. S. Chesser. He named Arthur Petit J H Massey and Joe Gupton as principal architects with three Negroes awaiting execution.

Raleigh Roy M. Banks Central Prison J. S. Chesser Arthur Petit J. H. Massey Joe Gupton Robeson County Clarence Rogers William Young Nathaniel Bryant Young Rogers Banks

Tax books moved to Thomasville City Hall for January

Davidson County tax records for townships near Thomasville are kept at the city hall all January to ease payments. Chief Deputy Sheriff Belvin W. Stone oversees the books, eliminating the need to travel to Lexington for tax payments.

Davidson T'Ville Thomasville Davidson County Belvin W. Stone Lexington

Kernersville Christmas Seal Sale Totals $102.74

Mrs R C Morris chairs Kernersville annual seal sale campaign reporting $102.74 raised. Kernersville school students contributed $27.65 with seal sales overseen by Miss Sara Deaton from the faculty.

Kernersville R. C. Morris Kernersville School Sara Deaton

Four Serving Terms for Second Degree Murder Paroled

Three white men and a Negro woman, all serving second degree murder terms, were paroled by Governor Hoey. Charlie Deas from Cabarrus County received 15 to 30 years for Stamper slaying. Ben Wallace and Walter Stevens from Guilford County got 15 to 25 years for Herring killing. Dolly Worley from Wake County was jailed 15 to 20 years for Worley killing. Ten other prisoners with lesser offenses were also paroled.

Raleigh Hoey Charlie Deas Cabarrus County Henry L. Stamper Ben Wallace Walter L. Stevens Guilford County Hubert Herring Dolly Worley Wake County George Worley

Fritz Kreisler to Play at the University January 16

Frits Kreisler world famous violinist to perform in Memorial Hall at the University January 16 at 8 30. He is Czech by heritage though born in Vienna and will be sponsored by the University chapter of Phi Mu Alpha. All seats are reserved and orders can be placed with the Music Department.

Chapel Hill Frits Kreisler Memorial Hall Vienna Kreisler Phi Mu Alpha National

Postal Receipts Set Record at Kernersville Office

Kernersville post office reports 1939 postal receipts of 21 197.08 dollars, the highest in local history, per postmaster J Harmon Linville. The 1939 total exceeds the previous record by 2 611.22 dollars, covering postage sales only and excluding money order receipts.

Kernersville J. Harmon Linville

Pugilist Killed by Train Near Here

Leonard H. Hoffman a 34 year old railway fireman and former boxer was killed yesterday while on the tank of a locomotive under an overhead bridge. Hoffman a native of Dale Wisconsin boxed in Washington D C years ago and is now dead.

Wass, Jan Leonard H. Hoffman Hoffman Dale Wis Washington, D. C

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Madeline Hoover Sedgefield Group DAR Mrs. Tate John W. Cannon H. Williard High Point Jolly Y's MR. Dodamead Martha Rae Spencer Elsie Borden Ballard Clifton Furniture CO East Washington Street N. C Premium Dept P.O Jersey City N. J Altrusans’ Board Helen Hooks Bryce Murdock Murdock S. A. Hooks South Salisbury Street Lewis Murdock Aiken Bobby Green American Legion Rachel Trexler Salisbury Sara Jackson Mount Airy Mary Garvey Frances Crews Winston- Salem R. L. Green Green Tom CC. Hinkle Paul Hinkle Clara Ann Miller South Ford Street Ces Peeler Frances Peeler Vivian Gambrell Martyn White Mary Patterson Robert Thomason Lewis Farmer Tom Cuaver Bill Brown Cory Rhodes Bob White Cliff DeLapp Roy Ireland North Dakota Peggy Maude Walton Miller Paul Miller Kate Mays C. R. Sharpe Martha Redwine Jenky Miller Dorothy Madsen Frances Louise McKay Ginny Madsen Meredith Boaze Pearl Hege Reynolds Nancy Ward Mary Pickett Sara Everhart Betty Ward Camille Hunt Betty Sharpe Dot Spruill City Health Fritz Kreisler Men’s Union Ecru Bach Endicott Johnson AQ Wanugadu North Main Street East Washington Street
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