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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1939
Page
2
The President criticized Republicans as fat and lazy and blamed their opposition to New Deal reforms for gridlock. He asserted Democrats acted in power to pass bipartisan measures and argued debates within the party aim to win public confidence, not factional spite.
The border crisis escalated as a mixed commission failed to reach conclusions after an hour of talks at 1 p.m. local time. Hungarian reports allege 1,000 Czecho-Slovak soldiers joined yesterday's assault planned by a former Czech commander to make entry a Christmas present for the city.
Governor Hoey backs a permanent revenue act while debating a $5,000,000 highway bond proposal. Legislature organizes with D L Ward likely to be named Speaker and committee leaders named in caucus. Senate finance chairs named with Horton backing Taylor and Rodman.
Mrs. L Sutker entertained her bridge club at her High Point street home with fern holly and cyclamen decorations. Guests included Mrs. Jack Newlin Mrs. P D Wagger Mrs. Mat Keller of Asheboro Miss Stella Atkins and Mrs. Kate Keller of New York City. Club prize a novelty flower pot went to Mrs. Frank Talley. Visitors received handkerchiefs and a hostess dish. Salad course with coffee was served.
The Hilltop Wesley Bible class of Naomi church met at Mrs Talmadge Daniels home on Naomi Street Monday at 7 30 pm Mrs Daniels led the meeting with Mrs J F Cox directing the devotion A social hour followed with fruits served The February meeting is set for Mrs Ernest Talley s home
Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Nichols of Bethesda Maryland were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Weaver Lineberry. Mrs. Nichols is the sister of Mrs. Lineberry. Mrs. Ruth Alfred attended her bridge club in Greensboro Thursday. Mrs. G. P. Snyder and her daughter Hilda Mc toured Florida during the holidays and visited her son Joe Snider.
Mrs. John Fox hosted a Tuesday night rock club at her home. The attractive setting featured flower arrangements. Three tables were in play with Mrs. J. T. Council winning high score. Special guest Mrs. Mary L. Scott. Mrs. Fox served homemade ice cream with cake.
Mr W L Ward and several relatives and guests gathered at Mr and Mrs Leonard Ward home for a Sunday dinner. Attendees included Francis White and wife with son Alec, George Ward and wife, John Ward and wife, Nettie York with daughter Dorothy Lee, and Jesse Ward with Robert Ward.
Announcement of the December 23 marriage in Sophia with Rev. Edward Harris officiating. The bride Lola Blanch Millikan wore teal blue with sweetheart roses, daughter of Troy and Mrs Millikan. Groom Wilford E Davis, son of N El eanie Coltrane Davis, also of Sophia.
Milwaukee reports that goitre is not a disease and should not be treated as such. Dr. A A Rockm a noted goitre specialist for over 30 years promotes a nonoperative treatment. Rock Products offers a free book detailing the treatment and goitre facts by mail.
A compact puzzle note lists clues for a famous fable writer and related terms. It includes references to fables, animals, and archaic words, with a mix of vertical and horizontal hints and a final answer about the ancient fabulist.
Two marriages are noted in Denton with Miss Lois Margaret Snyder and Marshall Floyd wed at the M P parsonage in Thomasville on December 24. Rev J T Bowman officiated. Floyd Brothers lumber firm member Marshall Floyd is Denton native. Mrs Floyd is daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Snyder of Denton.
Mr and Mrs Van Lanter announce the marriage of their daughter Virginia to J O Crotts of Denton on Sunday January 1 in Lexington. Mr Crotts is the son of Mr and Mrs J O Crotts of Newsom and is in business in Denton.
Mr and Mrs W R Tate and several guests from Lexington Richmond and Albemarle spent Thursday to Sunday visiting area families including the Snyders and Galtimores. Many students returned to college after holidays and Miss Lucy Snider returned to Hemp while several others resumed at High Point Meredith and Jones business colleges. Uncle Jim Rush of near Raleigh has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis will live with Mr. Davis as he and his brother run a dairy operation. Charles Dobson entered Oak Ridge Institute Sunday. Mrs. Martha Isley of Greensboro visited Mrs. Belle Smith. Mr. and Mrs. C B Rumsey announce the birth of a son on January 2.
The RandlemanPTA will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM. A special program by the band and Glee club is on the agenda. Parents are urged to attend.
Raleigh February program unfolds with the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs executive committee meeting January 16 at the Carolina hotel Raleigh. The following week the General Federation board meets in Washington with a notable Cause and Cure of War conference and a White House tea with Mrs Roosevelt.
Freshman congressman Joseph R. Bryson of Greenville South Carolina aggressively seeks a seat on the House Interstate Commerce Committee to push for equitable freight rates for the South. His South Carolina colleagues and the State Public Service Commission back him, but fellow SC newcomer Butler Hare also looms as a rival with prior experience, making a southern seat on the panel likely.
Mrs. Sam Vance Jr hosted her bridge club at Mountain Street with guest Amelia Sutton. High score to Mrs Rufus Smith and second to Mrs Joe Pinnix. gifts exchanged. refreshments served to a list of club members and guests. Other local social items note visits and travel of Kernersville residents and friends.
Henry and Jim Shore hosted a Tuesday evening social at their home with games and contests won by Miss Jane Linville and William Joyner. Mrs. Edgar Shore served punch and an ice course was offered to guests Marguerite Kerner Jane Linville Betsy Jane Ring Sara Graves Frances Wolfe Phillip Kerner John Flynt William Joyner J. D. Linville Edgar Shore and the hosts.
Miss Julia Smith hosted a Saturday dinner party. Afterward guests attended the New Year’s Eve love feast at the Moravian church with attendees including Miss Annie Lee Masten Miss Jessie Everidge Phillip Kerner Jr John Flynt and George Berner Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. A N Linville Mrs W H Moton and Vesper King attended a Board of Adjustment meeting at the Fire Department offices 211 South Wrenn Street. The Southern Oil Company seeks permits to build two gasoline service stations at Hamilton Washington and South Main Ward streets. Meeting set for January 12 1939 at 1 30 PM. attendees may speak for or against.
The amount of oil in the crankcase cannot be determined accurately unless the automobile is on level ground. Level positioning ensures the dipstick reads the true oil level, avoiding underfill or overfill readings.
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