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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1936

Page

6

Quarterly D A C Society meeting in Charlotte

The seventh Carolina Society Daughter of the American Colonists will hold a meeting Tuesday January 14 at 10 30 in Charlotte at 220 Hawthorne Lane the home of state regent Mrs W H Belk Principal address will come from Mrs William F Stone national vice president Lookout Mountain Tenn The luncheon will follow the business session with state officers including Mrs J S Welborn Mrs J C Taylor Mrs W N Reynolds Mrs S L Smith Mrs J W Parker Mrs G O Doggett Miss Pearl Idol Mrs Z V Conyers and Mrs R Duke Hay listed as attendees.

7Th Carolina Society Charlotte W. H. Belk Hawthorne Lane J. 38. Welborn High Point William F. Stone Lookout Mountain Tenn Benjamin He D. C

Bride Napier Feted At Cedrow Bridge Shower

Mrs. Charles Byrd hosts a bridge shower for the bride Mrs. Allah N Napier at her Cedrow avenue home. Three tables of contract bridge, high score print awarded to Miss Loise Brower, consolation to Mrs B C Rogers. Linen gifts displayed, salad course served. Attendees include Misses Virginia Bennett Mary Elizabeth Bennett Alliene Lambe Helen Marshall Margaret Preddy Madeline Parker Annie Laurie Moss Helen Smith Pauline Haynes Loise Brower Helen Raper and Mesdames B C Rogers Paul Byrum L P Magnin Eloise Delappe.

Allah N. Napier Wilma Rogera Charles Byrd Cedrow Avenue Loise Brower B. C. Rogers Mrs. Napier Virginia Bennett Mary Elizabeth Bennett Alliene Lambe Helen Marshall Margaret Preddy Madeline Parker Annie Laurie Moss Helen Smith Pauline Haynes Loise

Business Girls Hear Dr Conrad Tonight

The Business and Professional Girls' club of the Y W A will hold its weekly supper meet at the Y W Hut at 6 30 o'clock. Dr A B pastor of the First Baptist church will be the speaker and discuss the New Year.

Business and Professional Girls’ Club The Y. W Y. W. Hut A. B First Baptist Church

Book Club Meeting Postponed To Next Week

The Wednesday Book club meeting is postponed one week. It will now be held at Mrs. Thomas's home on Forest Hill Drive next Wednesday afternoon. Members are advised of the postponement.

Ada Blair P T A Cancels January Meeting

The Ada Blair Parent-Teacher Association cancels its January 9 meeting. The next regular meeting is set for February, announced by president Mrs. Carl Kearns.

Ada Blair Parent-Teacher Association Carl Kearns

Birth of Daughter Raye Anne to Mr and Mrs Pressler

Mr and Mrs Ray Pressler announce the birth of a daughter named Raye Anne on January 5 at their home 825 West Green Street. Mrs Pressler, before marriage, was Miss Vetus Kearns of Denton.

Ray Pressler Raye Anne West Green Street

Social Calendar Generals and Garden Clubs Meet

The American Homes Department and general Woman's club meet at the Y W C A. The Burbank Garden Club gathers at 1115 Council Street with Mrs H G Owens. Mid-Week Garden Club convenes at Mrs EB Harrison residence for a Winter Arrangements program. High Point Graduate Nurses assemble at the Y W C A. Girl Reserve committee meets at the hut.

American Homes Department Woman's Club Te Yi W. Ci. A Burbank

Tea and Topics club meeting at Mrs Idol home

The Tea and Topics club will gather Thursday at 3 30 p m with Mrs V W Idol at her North Main street residence for a social and discussion session.

Tea and

Club notices for Friday gatherings listed at various addresses

Friday events include the Lotus club with Mrs H G Williamson at Johnson street 3 PM. The Priscilla Club meets with Mrs Fred Thomas at 906 Forrest Hill drive Friday afternoon 3 30 PM. The Philomathean and W O T Clubs join with Mrs H A Millis and Mrs C M Hauser as associate hostess. Laura Wesson Chapter U D C meets at Mrs Willard Dyer Circle drive. The Club of Twelve entertains guests Mr and Mrs A G Douglas Parkway at 8 PM.

Lotus Club H. G. Williamson Johnson Street Priscilla Club Fred Thomas Forrest Hill Drive Philomathean H. A. Millis C. M. Hauser Laura Wes

Local residents resume studies and travel after holidays

Dorothy Rankin left for Emerson College Boston to resume studies after visiting her parents Captain and Mrs A M Rankin on Church Street. Sarah Lacy Tomlinson also departed for Sweetbriar College after holidays with parents on Parkway. Margaret Hauser and C M Hauser returned from New York to Hillcrest Drive home. Others visited Norfolk Virginia Savannah Georgia Philadelphia and Asheville with relatives before returning home.

Dorothy Rankin Boston Mass Emerson College A. M. Rankin Church Street C. M. Hauser Margaret Hauser New York City Parker Hillcrest Drive Sarah Lacy Tomlinson Sweetbriar College Sweetbriar Mrs. C. F. Tomlinson Parkway

Dear Miss Mansfield Letters on a Daughter's Fear of a Stepparent

A 17 year old girl writes of heartbreak and fear as her widowed father plans to remarry. She pleads for guidance to prevent the new wife from joining their home, recalling her late mother and seeking help to cope with the family change.

Miss Mansfield Beth

Advice on family harmony and establishing a new home

The passage urges the reader to support their father’s marriage to a congenial partner to create a pleasant home. It notes the reader will soon have their own home, which leaves the father to solitude or to join them. It argues that most couples prefer a home of their own and that young couples adjust better when independent.

Personal Futures Across Family Lines

A fragment discusses interests in future careers and family ties across a blended family. It notes the father's second wife and her concerns for her own future and that of her husband, reflecting on interwoven intergenerational perspectives.

Advice on a Father’s Marriage and Family Harmony

A letter from Marjorie Mansfield urges Beth to support her father's remarriage to a suitable wife. The writer argues that an interested housewife brings more comfort than a paid housekeeper and that Beth should avoid selfishly hindering her father’s happiness.

Beth Marjorie Mansfield

Miss Marjorie Mansfield Reaches The Enterprise

Readers are directed to send inquiries to Miss Marjorie Mansfield in care of The Enterprise for prompt responses.

Marjorie Mansfield

Faithful Workers Meet Tonight at Green Street Church

The Faithful Workers class of Green Street Baptist will meet this evening at 7 30 with Mrs A J Husham at Pershing street. Full attendance urged. The Stephens Bible Study class meets Wednesday at 3 with Mrs C F Ellington at 217 West Bay street led by Rev C K Gentry on The Holy Spirit.

Green Street Baptist Church A. J. Husham Pershing Street

Lotus Club Meeting With Mrs Williamson This Friday

Members of the Lotus club will meet with Mrs street for the regular bi weekly session after the holiday break. The gathering is set for Friday afternoon at 3 oclock and all members are expected to attend.

Lotus Club H. G. Williamson Johnson Street

Gladys Swarthout to Sing at Carolina in Feb

Gladys Swarthout, a renowned soprano with opera radio and film fame, will perform in Memorial Hall at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill on February 13 following her latest film Rose of the Rancho at Carolina Theatre. The program is sponsored by the Phi Mu Alpha music fraternity.

Gladys Swarthout Memorial Hall Carolina Theatre Miss Swarthout Phi Mu Alpha New York Metropolitan Opera House Chicago Chicago Civic Opera Company Mary Garden The Metropolitan

American doughboy carried 75 pounds of gear in World War

A World War I American doughboy carried 75 pounds of equipment during service. The report notes the heavy load and the demanding conditions faced by soldiers in the field.

Mid-Week Garden Club to Meet at Harrison Home

Members of the Mid-Week Garden club gather at Mrs. EB T Harrison’s West Emerywood home tomorrow at 10 AM for the regular meeting. Mrs Forrest Murray leads the program on Winter Flower Arrangement with Mrs Grace Ford Hayes handling flower arrangements.

EB. T. Harrison West Emerywood Forrest Murray Grace Ford Hayes

Girl Reserve Committee to Meet at YWCA Hut

The Girl Reserve committee of the Y W C A will meet Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock at the Y W C A Hut. The announcement was made here this morning.

Girl Reserve Committee

New Taxes Loom Over AAA Funding Debate

Washington reports a possible push for new taxes as Congress weighs funding for AAA benefit payments. President Roosevelt warned that sustaining the AAA could require financing contracts via new taxes, with an estimated $283 million needed to cover benefits to yesterday. The Treasury faces tax revenue shortfalls. total deficit could rise near $4 billion if no new taxes are enacted.

Washington Congress Roosevelt Treasury

Rubber-tired steam locomotives in England roads

Rubber-tired steam locomotives may be seen on English highways pulling freight trucks.

England

Moonlight Reaches Every Corner of Earth, Scientist Says

A scientist notes that there is no spot on Earth where the moon does not illuminate at least part of the sky. The observation highlights the moon’s global presence and its varying visibility across time and location.

Earth

Safe Driving Pledge Promotes Safer Highways Cooperation

A citizen initiative titled Safe Driving Pledge, created with the Safety Council, urges motorists to commit to accident prevention and safer highway conditions through public endorsement and community outreach.

Guest Editor Craven Discusses Facts in Ace of Spades

George B Craven investment securities dealer and former newspaper man serves as guest editor for The Ace of Spades. He emphasizes libel safety and fidelity to facts, noting his long career and belief that truth can sting more than fiction.

MODAY George B. Craven Craven John Mebane

Ace of Spades Not Popular Today Cites Policy Adherence

The note states the Ace of Spades will not be popular today as the author commits to strict factual adherence to policy. It emphasizes sticking to facts and avoiding speculation or embellishment.

Lower Southern Railway Tracks Despite Cost to Save Lives

A columnist urges lowering the Southern Railway tracks in the city, arguing life-saving value over cost. The city’s portion runs about $130,000, or $3.50 per person, with the plea that any inconvenience is minor compared to preventing fatal grade-crossing accidents.

Southern Railway North Carolina

Pedestrian Rights On Roads Highlighted By Guest Editor

City Manager Eddie Knox remarks on Raleigh's lack of relief funds and state inaction. He notes jaywalking is common and motorists ignore pedestrians, urging better education and enforcement. He citesHigh Point accident deaths and argues highways serve all users including horse drawn vehicles.

Eddie Knox Knox Monarch Club North Carolina Raleigh

Phi Beta Club At Thomasville Meets With Mrs Harville

Phi Beta club members gather at Mrs Reece Harville's West Main home in Thomasville for an afternoon program on Famous Rivers Rhine with findings and legends. A pianist and vocal selections accompany the tea as members and guests share a two course repast.

Phi Beta Club Thomasville R. C. Harville Reece Harville West Main Street Meade Hite Charles Lambeth Rhine

Woman's Auxiliary of Main Street Church Opens Year

The Woman's Auxiliary of Main Street M. E. church met at the church for its first gathering of the year. Mrs. EB Poe led, then turned program duties to Mrs. R M Cooksey of circle one. Rev R Dwight Ware gave a devotional on Personal Enrichment of Life. Grace Copeland of Baltimore will conduct a mission study January 22 and 23 and Mrs Cooksey led the topic Intangible Legacies. Three new members were welcomed: Mrs Julius Green Miss Berta Gray and Mrs Harry Morris. Mrs Williams read extracts from The Bulletin to close.

Main Street M. E EB. J. Poe R. M. Cooksey Circle One R. Dwight Ware F. 8. Lambeth Grace Copeland Baltimore Cooksey Poe Julius Green Berta Gray Harry Morris Robt. Williams

Reception Honors Newby Anniversary At Long Residence

Last week social highlight was a Thursday evening reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. David Long Jr. on Ridge Street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton H. Newby celebrating their wedding anniversary. The home featured pink, green and white decor with lilies, chrysanthemums, snapdragons, roses, and sweet peas. Several couples and families greeted guests in a formal receiving line before moving through rooms decorated with lace, tapers, and a white chrysanthemum centerpiece. Cakes and ices echoed the color motif, served by a long list of attendants, with a silver punch bowl as a family heirloom central to the hospitality.

David Long, Jr Ridge Street Carlton H. Newby T. Austin Finch Walter Newby Jennie Reid Bessie Newby Betty Jennings Frances Griffin Evelyn Lyles Virginia Boyles Priscilla Lambeth Ida Lambeth Jennings Meade Hite T. B. Jennings J. W. Boyles D. F. Helms James E. Lambeth Mamie Harris John Pennington Peggy Hite Lela Maude Boyles Julia Brown Jennings R. C. Harville

Mrs Harston Williamson and Son Return Home

Mrs Harston Williamson and her son Ben return to Mount Airy after visiting her mother Mrs Mollie Snell on Myers Street over the weekend.

Harston Williamson Ben Mount Airy Mollie Snell Myers Street

Miss Sarah Shaw Visits Fayetteville After Colonial Drive Stay

Miss Sarah Shaw returns home to Fayetteville after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. George Finch at their Colonial drive residence.

Sarah Shaw Fayetteville Mrs. George Finch Colonial Drive

Sim Pollock Hosts Family Dinner in Lexington

Mr and Mrs Sim Pollock entertained at their Lexington avenue home on Sunday with a four course turkey dinner for sixteen. Guests included Mr and Mrs T S Eanes, Mr and Mrs Sam Eanes, Cecil Eanes and sons Cecil Jr Jimmy Billy, Charles Robert John Eanes Bob White Ralph Eanes all of Lexington, Tom Eanes Jr of Coats, and Mrs Ralph Eanes of Thomasville.

Sim Pollock Lexington Avenue T. S. Eanes Sam Eanes Cecil Eanes and Sons Cecil, Jr Jimmy Billy Eanes Charles Robert John Eanes Bob White Ralph Eanes Lexington Tom Eanes, Jr Coats Thomasville

Ace of Clubs Honor Hostess Receives Prizes

Mrs G T Alexander hosted the Ace of Clubs at her home for a regular meeting. Two tables of contract were played and Mrs Vernon Snider won a Fos toria flower bowl as high scorer while Mrs Paul Hassler received second prize. Refreshments followed for the group including Mesdames Long Snider Hassler Boyles Phillips Garner Green and Murr.

G. T. Alexander Ace of Clubs Fostoria Vernon Snider Paul Hassler Mesdames D. A. Long Alvah Boyles Charles Phillips J. F. Garner Paul Green Frank Murr

Bridge Luncheon Honors Club Members at Finch Home

Mrs George Finch hosted a two table contract bridge luncheon on Colonial Drive Tuesday morning December 31. O R Hodgin won high score and Meade Hite took visitors prize with Sarah Shaw of Fayetteville also receiving bridge cards. A two course luncheon followed for D R Hodgin R M Cooksey T A Finch Ralph Wilson H L Webb Meade Hite Aliene Hoover and Sarah Shaw.

George Finch Colonial Drive Contract Bridge Club O. R. Hodgin Meade Hite Sarah Shaw Fayetteville Mesdames D. R. Hodgin R. M. Cooksey T. A. Finch Ralph Wilson H. L. Webb Aliene Hoover

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Madeline Hoover D. A.C. Society Bridge Shower Business Dr. Conrad Book Club Ada Blair P.T. A Moffitt's Harry White Norfolk Mary Ona Allred Archdale Guilford General Hospital Taylor T. Harris Richmond, Va W. L. Tabb P. L. Crotty Savannah Ed Jenkins Philadelphia M. W. Jenkins Ragan Street Marjorie Carolina Chapel Hill the Safety Council of Enterprise Safety Council of High Point Enterprise Rejohn Mebzne Elity Lorelei Charles F. Lambeth Harry Lee Lambeth Paul Newton C. H. Newby R. L. Lambeth Greensoro Park Avenue Margaret Newlin Randleman Catherine Covington Eddie Steer Asheboro Lester Myers James Lambeth, Jr Colin Westmoreland Pentagon Club Sedgefield Manor Betty Clare Jennings Hart Radio City Joan F, Downey Mer Madam Iba
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