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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1937

Page

6

Point Woman's Club hears address by City Attorney

The Point Woman's Club met at the Y W C A cottage with Mrs. R H Sech presiding. City Attorney G H Jones spoke on urban growth and city services including police and fire protection water and sewer systems and recreation facilities. New members Mrs Harry Doctor Mrs Henry Baker and Mrs G Mackintosh were welcomed. An update from the Needlework Guild noted 500 garments and cash for 20 pairs of shoes were donated for needy children. An ice course followed served by hostess committee members.

Point Woman's Club R. H. Sechclub H. Jones The United Harry Doctor Henry Baker G. Mackintosh Woman's Club Bruce Carraway H. G. Ilderton Curtis Smithdeal A. W. Robertson George Robb

Postponed Meeting Of Green Street Baptist Class

The T E L B of the Green Street Baptist class postponed its Friday evening meeting at Mrs D T Andrews home on East Russell. Members should note the postponement and a new date will be announced. A Woman's Missionary Society meeting at Archdale M E will be held tonight at Mrs J H Red's home with all members urged to attend.

T. E. L. Ing T. EB. L Green Street Baptist D. T. Andrews East Russell Idale Society Woman's Missionary Archdale J. H. Red

Local Briefs From Richmond and Colleges

Rober Soyars Jr returns to Richmond after a short visit with parents on Gatewood avenue. Misses Josephine and Virginia Jackson resume studies at Mary Baldwin college in Staunton and Woman's College in Greensboro after holidays with their parents. Mrs Johnsie Oakes Jackson and Mrs Alberta Corbitt Snider return home from Hickory after a week away. Mrs J P Perdue improves after an operation at Burrus Memorial hospital. Panama weather station at Colon reports temperatures near 90 degrees, cooler than many Alaska stations.

Rober Soyars, Jr Richmond, Va Mrs R. P. Soyars Gatewood Avenue Josephine Virginia Jackson W. L. Jackson Mary Baldwin College Stuanton Woman's College Greensboro Johnsie Oakes Jackson Alberta Corbitt Snider Hickory Colon Isthmus Panama

Thomasville Bridge Club Hosts Luncheon and Local Notices

Miss Alliene Hoover entertains the Contract bridge club at her East Main street home for a morning session with two tables of play. Prizes go to Mrs. O. R. Hodgin and Mrs. Frank Marr. Also announced is the marriage of Miss Dorothy Jane Edwards and James Jacob Myrick in York, South Carolina. Patsy Hoover celebrates her third birthday with friends on Lexington Avenue. Community notices include visits, church societies, and missionary program reports from Main Street M. E. and First Evangelical and Reformed churches with program topics and hostesses noted.

Mesdames R. M. Cooksey Austin Finch George Finch O. R. Hodgin Ralph Wilson Robert Rapp E. H. Mahone Frank Marr Dorothy Jane Edwards James Jacob Myrick Thomasville York Little Patsy Hoover Ray Hoover Lexington Avenue Hoover Patsy Rebecca Pollock Evelyn Frank Mack, Jr Billy Tudor Marcia Black Ann Grimes The Missionary Society of the First Evangelical and Reformed Church H. L. Fouts Salem Street J. A. Palmer Palmer Margaret Palmer B. J. Lohr Paul Sullivan 8S. C. Blackburn C. M. Tomlinson

Quick Receives 20-Year Term For Mill Office Robbery

Oscar Quick, paroled California convict, begins a 20 to 25 year sentence in state prison for holding up Hannah Pickett Mill on Dec 10 and kidnapping treasurer M. B. Leath. He did not reveal location of most of the $3,576 loot. $1,414 recovered and $262 found in his cell. He will be sent to San Quentin after Raleigh.

Rockingham Oscar Quick California Wilson Warlick Quick South Carolina Hannah Pickett M. B. Leath Warlick San Quentin Raleigh

Law Enforcement Officers To Meet in Charlotte Sunday

Chief of Police W G Friddle was undecided on representatives for the Association of Law Enforcement Officers of the Carolinas meeting at the Armory in Charlotte next Sunday. The local department will likely send two members as principal cities from both states are expected to be represented, with the session starting at 11 o clock.

W. G. Friddle Association of Law Enforcement Officers of the Carolinas Charlotte

Mrs Ralph A Cheek Honored At Bridal Bridge Party

Mrs Ralph A Cheek, a recent bride formerly Miss Fay Beshears, was feted at a bridge party hosted by Miss Blanche Beasley at 303 Lindsay Street. Five tables enjoyed play with prizes for high score and consolation, followed by refreshments and a treasure hunt gifting ceremony. Attendees included numerous local guests from the city and Kernersville, with gifts presented to the honoree.

Ralph A. Cheek Bridge Fay Beshears Blanche Beasley Lindsay Street Novelty Place Esther McKaughn Harriett Bowen Jack Hayes Virginia McCain Selma Elder Bessie Hedrick Shirley Farr Elva Grissom Betty Fleming Annie Lee Jarrell Sadie Doss Mesdames Homer Coltrane W. E. Crissman Victor Dallas A. A. Koonts T. W. Myers Kernersville Eugenia Albert Forest Bess Hastings Ester Bess McKaughn

Gay Debs Club Holds Meeting At Miss Lambert Home

The Gay Debs club met at Miss Julia Lambert's Tipton street home Tuesday evening with new president Miss Edna Howard presiding. Officers installed included vice president Miss Dena Corns secretary treasurer Miss Doris Smith and reporter Miss Marguerite Freeman. A baked ham supper was planned for March and one new member joined while several others were considered. Hostess served refreshments to members and visitor Miss Lula Mae Stanley.

Gay Debs Club Julia Lambert Tipton Street Edna Howard Miss Howard Helen Henderson Dena Corns Doris Smith Marguerite Freeman Faye Long

Randolph County Selects Attorney for One Year

At the Randolph county board of commissioners meeting in Asheboro T. A. Burns was chosen county attorney for a one year term. The board empowered C. M. Hayworth and Sheriff C. BE. King to investigate buying a new car for sheriff use. A $6 payment was approved for goats killed by dogs to C. F. Humble, plus $40 property valuation list corrections in Liberty and Columbia townships.

Asheboro Randolph County Board of Commissioners T. A. Burns C. M. Hayworth C. BE. King C. F. Humble Liberty Columbia Township

Sawmill Worker Fatally Struck by Train

Lonnie McRae a Black sawmill worker died after attempting to board a moving truck and fell under its wheels at Maxton on January 17. Authorities report the accident occurred as the vehicle moved away from the mill site.

Maxton Lonnie McRae

Community Arts Club Meets at Mrs Rothrock Home

Members of the Community Arts club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs H G Rothrock's 514 Woodrow Avenue for sewing and needlework entertainment. Prizes were awarded with Mrs H D Gibson winning a smoking set. Refreshments followed for Mesdames Daniels Davis Gibson Payne Stewart Rose Underwood Thomas Welborn Warren and Birdie Smith.

Communi\y Arts club H. G. Rothrock Woodrow Avenue H. D. Gibson Mesdames C. A. Daniels Ross H. Davis D. F. Payne Cora Stewart J. W. Rose T. J. Underwood J. N. Thomas W. L. Welborn, H. Warren, and Mise Birdie Smith

Women of Moose Plan Meeting January 17

The Women of the Moose held a regular Moose hall meeting and outlined plans for the January 17 gathering. The six week membership drive will close with initiations, and visitors from nearby chapters are expected for the Legionnaire's Frolic event.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall Loyal Order of “One

Laura Wesson Chapter Meeting Postponed

The Laura Wesson chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy postponed its meeting with Mrs. George W. Hutchens until Friday January 15. Members are asked to note the one week delay announced by Mrs. F. J. Flagler.

Laura Wesson The United Daughters of the Confederacy George W. Hutchens F. J. Flagler

Social Calendar For Thursday And Friday

The Entre Nous club meets at 1 p.m. with Mrs J F Hayden on East Washington Street. Tea and Topics gathers at 3 30 p.m. at Mrs W W Idol on North Main Street. Friday at 3 p.m. Sorosis club is entertained by Mrs J W Harriss on Rockford Road. Canterbury club meets at 3 30 p.m. with Mrs W F Ellis on West Lexington Avenue.

Entre Nous J. F. Hayden East Washington Street Tea and Topics Club W. W. Idol North Main Street Sorosis Club J. W. Harriss Rockford Road Canterbury Club W. F. Ellis West Lexington Avenue

Untermeyer To Speak At Salem College Lectures

Louis Untermeyer, poet and critic, named as next lecturer for Salem College Winston-Salem lectures. He will discuss What Americans Read and Why on Monday January 11 in the college auditorium. New spring speaker plans are under way. The notice also reports the birth of a son James Henry to Mr and Mrs Raymond Northcutt of Thomasville born December 28. Mrs Northcutt is Agnes Joyce of High Point.

Louis Untermeyer Salem College Winston-Salem Mr. Untermeyer College Academy Christopher Morley Salem Untermeyer College Auditorium Raymond Northcutt Thomasville James Henry

Bridge and RocK Party Honors Mrs Eugene Davis and Miss Mary Simmons

An elegant Emerywood Country Club event honored Mrs Eugene Davis of Wilson and bride-elect Miss Mary Simmons. Ten bridge tables and three rook tables filled the ladies lounge as guests enjoyed pink and green decor, roses, and chrysanthemums. High bridge score went to Mrs F J Sizemore, low to Mrs H A Millis. rock winner was Mrs H N Phillips with consolation to Mrs J F Hayden. Guests included numerous local ladies and visiting friends, with a salad plate and refreshments served after cards.

John 8S. Welborn Emerywood Country Club Eugene Davis Wilson Mary Simmons Rook Davis Miss Simmons Bridge F. J. Sizemore H. A. Millis H. N. Phillips J. F. Hayden Wilfred Sechrest New York City Hunter Sechrest L. R. Terry Mesdames H. A. Millis A. S. Caldwell C. F. Tomlinson R. B

New Comfort for Those Who Wear False Teeth

Advertisement for Fasteeth promises secure, comfortable denture wear with no gummy taste. It deodorizes and comes in three sizes advertised to druggists for purchase.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Man’s Club G. H. Jones Warch Social Rees J. P. Perdue Burrus Memorial Hospital Stainback South Main Street Alma Jennings Pete’s Knob Lois Calhoun Lindale Springs D. F. Helms Lochie Rankin Missionary Society of Main Street M. E. Church Ruby Matthews Myers Street Mae Smith Woodrow Hall Bob Gordon L. C. Bridges J. O. Branson Lillian Shuford Eleanor Shuford J. R. Matthews Chimborazo Ecuador Andre Roosevelt President Roosevelt Juanita Lambert Randolph County Community Arts Club Women of Moose Plan Meeting Stancy Disraeli Nat Walker Hart Drug Store First National Bank Building Trading Post Inn Men's Union Lion Ecru Coatsesa Goodyear Welt
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