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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1932

Page

5

Various Club Meetings and Social Notices Listed

The page lists multiple community events including Mrs John Peacocks bridge party on Friday at 8 15 pm, Stevens Bible Study on Wednesday at 3 pm hosted by Mrs B C Dorsett, Beulah Philathea class Tuesday at 7 30 pm, Miss Clara Cox speaking to the Woman's Club at 3 30 pm, and Mrs T M Griffith hosting a Mary Stevens Bible class meeting with refreshments. It also notes announcements of marriages and births, birthday celebrations, and members traveling to Raleigh for a Daughters of the Confederacy meeting.

Mrs. Peacock John Peacocks Johnson Street Stevens B. C. Dorsett West Bay Street East Green Street Baptist Church Green Street Baptist Church Griffin Mary Stevens T. M. Griffith Wesley Place

Mrs. Ben Moore Becomes Society Editor at The Enterprise

Mrs Ben Moore joins The Enterprise as Society Editor in the absence of Mrs Do M Waynick who travels to Raleigh with Mr Waynick, a state jurist. Moore will serve during the two month period. Miss Madeline Hoover will assist in contributing to the society page. The society department phone is 4565.

Ben Moore Society Enterprise Do. M. Waynick Raleigh Waynick State

Local social notes from High Point include travel and health updates

The item lists Mr and Mrs W C Covington visiting New York with Tom J Kearns away. It notes Mrs Paul Kerr visiting family in Gibsonville and John York returning to Oak Ridge Military Academy. Otherions mention the Levenes returning from McBee and Mrs Henry Kivett's illness. J Vassie Wilson's surgery recovery, J Elwood Cox back at Commercial National Bank, Mrs J M Mathews recovering at home, Agnes Crowder resuming studies at Blackstone College, Reitzel family updates, and a 1929 marriage total of 1,232,559, up 4.2 percent from 1928.

Teague Grants Five Divorces in Municipal Court

Judge Lewis E. Teague granted five absolute divorces at the January two week civil term. Cases tried included H. Morton versus Mrs. Corunna area statutory grounds and several five year separation actions: Mrs. Kate Bettes versus Charles Bettes, Mrs. Eva Bates versus Charles Bates, Mrs. Ruth Meredith versus Wayne Meredith, Lena Raines versus Grady Raines. J. F. Saunders, a local attorney, represented plaintiffs in the final cases.

Lewis E. Teague H. Morton Corunna Area Kate Bettes Charles Bettes Eva Bates Charles Bates Ruth Meredith Wayne Meredith Lena Raines Grady Raines J. F. Saunders

Well Known Colored Man Passes Away in Kernersville

Wm. Jones a well known colored citizen of Kernersville died at his home last night around 9 30 He was respected by white and colored communities He leaves a wife Cora Jones a daughter Mat tie L Haizlip wife of Louis B Haizlip of this city and a brother Edward Jones of Walkertown Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm from the First Baptist Church Kernersville of which he was a life long member.

Wm. Jones Kernersville Cora Jones Mattie L. Haizlip Louis B. Haizlip Edward Jones Walkertown First Baptist Church of

Week of Prayer Observances at Cherry Street Church

The Universal Week of Prayer runs January 4 to January 11 at Cherry Street Presbyterian Church on North Perry Street. Prayer services are held nightly at 8 o'clock with the general theme World Evangelism. Public invited to attend.

Cherry Street Presbyterian Church North Perry Street

Planes Flight From Or Becllo Over Open Sea In Four Color Groups

A dozen planes with four men each crossed open water with no landfall between Natal area and Fernando De Noronha. Two planes remained as spares. crews are described as fascist party members. The flight segments used groups of three colored thick, red, white, and green, matching fascist and Italian colors.

Natal Fernando de Noronha Bolama St. Paul’s Rocks Orbecllo Fascist Party

Rural carrier suspensions mark local post office shakeup

Four last election losses prompted a department of justice inquiry while officials declined to say if the case had moved to action. Discharged postmasters Otto A. Weisbrenner Mount Vernon William E. Davisson Petersburg McKinley Ayres Chrisney and Mrs Helen Roetzel Boonville plus rural carrier Ross Wibbler Dale were suspended as part of the investigation urged by Indiana's two Republican senators Watson and Robinson.

Department of Justice Otto A. Weisbrenner Mount Vernon William E. Davisson Petersburg McKinley Ayres Chrisney Helen Roetzel Boonville Ross Wibbeler Dale Indiana Watson Robinson

Welfare Office Urges Clothing for Children in Need

An appeal from Mrs. W. C. Hammond of the board of public welfare asks for clothing for several children aged from two to 12 and for men’s suits and underwear. Despite clothing 400 families this fall, the office remains flooded with requests and can collect donations by phone or deliverables to the welfare office.

W. C. Hammond Board of Public Welfare

Theater Operators Dinner Dance at Sheraton

About 50 employees and guests of High Point Publix Saenger theaters enjoyed a evening dinner and dance at the Sheraton Hotel from 1130 p m to 230 a m. Projections Eugene White of Broadhurst performed a bicycle trick and sang, with others in contests and acts.

High Point Publix- Saenger Sheraton Eugene White The Broadhurst France Louis Beam Rialto William Fry Paramount Hazel Wright T. R. King Richmond Gage

Indiana postmasters amid campaign fund payments

Reporters describe widespread payments for appointments in Indiana. Appointments to replace four were made immediately. Evansville residents deny knowledge of dismissals. Mrs Roetzel paid 200 into a campaign fund to cover a deficit. Ayres declined to discuss dismissal. Weisbrenner, district manager for Rowbottom, contributed but did not disclose amount. Davisson also active in the campaign.

Gereta Coleman Indiana Rowbottom Evansville Davisson Act

Robert L. English dies at 82 near Mt Vernon

Robert Linville English, age 82, died at his home near Mt Vernon church at 8 this morning after pneumonia. Born January 17, 1848 in Randolph County, he was a Fox Hunters member and long involved with the Friends and Mt Vernon churches. Survived by son Harry Lee English. wife preceded him in death. Funeral at Mt Vernon church tomorrow at 2:36 p.m. with Rev. W. R. Kelley. burial in church cemetery.

Robert Linville English Mt. Vernon Church Randolph County Zebulon Adliza Tomlinson English Friends Church Mt. Vernon Harry Lee English W. R. Kelley

Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on Prohibition Decision

Washington January 6 The Supreme Court advanced the appeal of the United States to test Judge Clark's ruling that the prohibition amendment is invalid. The case will be heard on Wednesday January 21 with Chief Justice Hughes announcing the schedule. Counsel supporting the Clark decision urged deferral to mid April due to prior engagements.

Washington United States Clark Supreme Court Hughes

Hood System Industrial Bank Directors sworn on report

M. H. Folger cashier R. R. Ragan director and J. W. Clinard director appeared before me and swore the above report true to the best of their knowledge and belief. The figures show totals and balances for the bank as presented in the report.

North Carolina Guilford M. H. Folger R. R. Ragan Drector J. W. Clinard Hood System Industrial Bank R. R. Ragan J. Gurney Briggs

Cox Youth Buried At Franklinville

Funeral services for John Herbert Cox aged 17 of 104 Riggs Avenue were held at Franklinville M E B church with Rev. Hoy Love and others officiating. Interment followed in the family plot at Franklinville cemetery. Pallbearers included David McKinnon George Kersey Francis Watson and others. Flowers were carried by local girls and the West End Baptist church class served as pallbearers. Songs sung were I Know He Cares and Home Over There.

John Herbert Cox W. R. Cox Riggs Avenue Ely Franklinville M. EB Love West End Baptist Church A. L. Aycock South Main M. E. Church Mr. Tippett Verlie Griffith Jessie Craven Chappie Patterson Olean Patterson Joy Patterson Ora Wright J. R. Patton C. J. Grimes E. R. Hedrick

Newby hosts festive bridge party at Glenanna

Mr and Mrs Walter F Newby entertained Friday evening at Glenanna south of Thomasville with five bridge tables. Mrs Q O Hodgin topped the ladies and Alvah Boyles led the gentlemen. Guests included the Hodgins Finch Hassler Green Tomlinson Lambeth Earnhart and others. Refreshments preceded a second round of play.

Thomasville Walter F. Newby Glenanna Eibera Club QO. R. Hodgin Alvah Boyles Jesse Green Godey Ervin Earnhart George Finch Paul Hassler W. E. Tomlinson Mae Shearer Catherine Lambeth Messrs Dan Watson

Phone 2039 For Emergency Help

City hall basement houses the Employment office with Mrs W E Price as full time secretary and an assistant in the office at all times to receive calls and co operate in locating the help you need.

City Hall W. E. Price

Weekend Guests Visit Area Families

Mrs. Roy Bruton of Charlottesville Virginia is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Hansell for the week. Dr. and Mrs. M. A. Bowers and their children from Winston-Salem joined Mrs. Bowers' mother Mrs. Robert Green for a Sunday visit.

Mrs. Roy Bruton Charlottesville, Va Mrs S. H. Hansell M. A. Bowers Winston-Salem

J Pliskin Undergoes Tonsil Removing Operation

J Pliskin is a patient at City Memorial hospital where yesterday he underwent an operation for the removal of his tonsils.

J. Pliskin City Memorial Hospital

Junior Order To Install Officers

There will be a public installation of the new officers of Mechanicsville council No 347 Junior Order United American Mechanics at the council hall 1403 North Main Street tonight at 8 o clock announced to residents.

Mechanicsville Council United American Mechanics Council Hall North Main Street

Mrs Whitaker to Address Asheboro Women

Mrs Charles R Whitaker of Southern Pines will speak to the Asheboro Woman's club Wednesday afternoon at 3. She chairs health work in the state federation and helped establish public health nursing in North Carolina. The meeting is at Mrs J D Rosa's home with Mrs W A Bunch as hostess.

Miss Cox Woman's Club Clara Cox Legislative Councils of Women’s Organisations North Carolina Sheraton Hotel Asheboro Charles R. Whitaker Southern Pines J. D. Rosa W. A. Bunch

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Wedd. Ngs George Sheffield Ada Sheffield N. C Charlie Blake Troy N.C Blake High Point Vivian Kiger D. A. Hedrick Lois Stout Mabel Dix Daisy Lowe Etta Mae Carrick Grace Roach Gladys Saunders Lillie Young Walburg D A. Hedrick J. W. Moore Welborn J. S. Welborn N. C. Divisin United Daughters of the Confederacy Mrs. C. W. Goodwin Mrs. Goodwin Mrs. C. G. Reddick Trinity Dean C. L. Dean Paul Dean Elva Motsinger Ernestine Hedgecock Ruby Motsinger Allie Mae Potts Ole Les Moffitt’s W. C. Covington New York Tom J. Kearns Paul Kerr John York Oak Ridge Miliary Academy A. A. York Oland Levine Maxine and O. B., Junior McBee US. C Gurley Levine Henry Kivett Franklin Street J. Vassie Wilson Emerywood High Point Hospital J. Elwood Cox Commercial National Bank J. M. Mathews Tagreton Street Agnes Crowder Blackstone College Blackstone Virginia J. P. Crowder Steele Street Claude Reitzel University of North Carolina Chapel Hill C. E. Reitzel Lindsay Street Teague Robert L. English Corporate Commission Resources Tee Othe Cox Franklinville Thomasville Society C. M. Griffith Wellesley College Wellesley Mass Charles F .Lambeth Randolph Street A. C. Wagonner Eldorado G . Arnold Albemarle Naomi Howie Mount Airy City Paul Green Highland Avenue Charles F. Lambeth T. Austin Finch Chicago Mildred Pope Durham Duke University Mrs. R. L. Pope Salem Street Elizabeth Tudor Harrisonburg State Teachers College W. H. Tudor H. T. Hethcock Ted Oakboro Mr. Hethcock G. M. Denson Mrs. Whitaker Princess Satesmar Beavans Mark Coats Wagger’s Ladies’ Shop
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