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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1939

Page

6

A. Sykes Addresses YWCA Banquet on Responsibility

Tom Alderman Sykes of Thomasville urged members to shed fears and pursue curiosity, toward constructive thinking, at the annual YWCA membership dinner held at Wesley Memorial Church. The program included vocal sets, readings, and a listing of new and re-elected officers and board members for the YWCA.

Wesley Memorial Church Tom Alderman Sykes Thomasville Sykes Currin Perry A. B. Huff Charles W. McAnally Carter Dalton The Associa

Contemporary Novel Review At Tea And Topics Club

Mrs Porter reviews the Rachel Field novel All This and Heaven Too at the Tea and Topics club meeting held at her Fairway drive home. The program notes biographical elements about the author's great aunt linked to a murder trial, later exonerated, with scenes in France and later in New England and New York.

Rachel Field F. Logan Porter Fairway Drive Oliver Wendell Holmes France New England New York City Horace Haworth Joseph T. Weaver C. E. Sheloff R. H. Sechrest W. W. Idol Herman D. Sears E. S. Wall Logan Porter, Jr W. B. Silcox Porter

Delegates Return From Farmville D.A.C. Meeting

Local delegation attended the North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Colonists quarterly meeting and luncheon in Farmville. Women from New Bern, Charlotte, Morehead City, Raleigh, and Washington, D. C. elected delegates to the National D.A.C. Assembly in Washington in April and appointed alternates and nominating committee members. Three new members were welcomed.

Farmville North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Colonists J. W. Parker Parker Mesdames J. F. Hayden J. S. Welborn Joe Snider T. A. Kearns New Bern Benjamin Wyche Charlotte Welborn D.A.C J.S. Welborn The Daughters of 1812 Charles S. Wallace Morehead City Delian Hyatt Kinston Washington J. E. Kirkman High Point W. H. Belk Sarah Stewart F. L. Volland Washington, D. C J. F. Hayden Sydney Perry Cooper Charles Wallace Charles Stevenson Raleigh C. K. Proctor Oxford W. S. Stewart Albert Edholm Gordonsville Claudius McGowan R. E. Wooten Mount Olive Maggie Earnhardt Concord Vance Hotel Statesville

Zlin XII Uses 45 HP Engine Carving Fuel and Mileage

The Zlin XII of Czechoslovakia is reported to use a 45 horsepower engine, consuming 3.25 gallons per hour or achieving nearly 26 miles per gallon.

Czechoslovakia

Lightplane Offered in England at Two Power Options

A lightplane goes on sale at under 2000 dollars in retail price. In England the aircraft is marketed in two models, a 40 horsepower version priced at 2040 dollars and a 50 horsepower model priced at 2405 dollars.

England

Neat Indicator Patent Aids Car Fronts and Rears

A new attractive turn indicator has been introduced for car owners. The device enhances visibility for both front and rear signaling, promising improved traffic safety and stylish design.

Mozart Boys Choir of Vienna Concert at Junior High

Friday 8 30 p m the Cooperative Concert Association presents the Mozart Boys Choir of Vienna in the junior high school auditorium third concert in the program Saturday 8 am The Sedgefield Hunt starts from Sedgefield stables 8 pm Evening bridge party at Emerywood Country Club inaugurating January calendar Reservations with club secretary John C Abels

Sedgefield Emerywood Country Club John C. Abels

Social Arts Club Meets at Mrs Frazier Home

Mrs W J Frazier entertained the Social Arts Club at her residence 601 Montheu avenue for a bi weekly meeting. Flowers and plants adorned the setting as plans for the year were discussed and sewing and conversation filled the afternoon. Guests included Mesdames Harville Rose Elam Nelson Holmes McCrary and Koonce. The next meeting will be at Mrs Harville's home 636 Colonial drive in two weeks.

W. J. Frazier Social Arts Club Montheu Avenue Mesdames FE

Beta Rho Elect Officers Plan Weekly Meetings

The Beta Rho chapter of Pi Rho Zeta Fraternity at Jones Business College held a brief business meeting Thursday electing Belvynn Miller as president Marvin Grant as vice president Clyde McDowell as secretary and Bill Austin as treasurer The group also set weekly Thursday meetings and listed members present including Robert Stanley Woodrow Foster Vernon Wicker Howard Swain and Hugh Culelaasue

Beta Rho Pi Rho Zeta Fraternity Jones Business College Belvynn Miller Marvin Grant Clyde McDowell Bill Austin Treasury Robert Stanley Woodrow Foster Vernon Wicker Howard Swain Hugh Culelasure

Mozart Boys Choir to Perform at Junior High Evening

The Mozart Boys Choir of Vienna, 20 boys aged ten to fourteen, in a program directed by Dr Georg Gruber will perform at the Junior High School auditorium under the High Point Cooperative Concert Association sponsorship. The concert begins at 8:30 PM and features Tales From The Vienna Woods plus canons and selections from Mozart and Telemann. The choir has toured Central Europe and South America and previously appeared in Salzburg. Toscanini selected three members for Mozart’s Magic Flute in 1937.

Mozart Boys’ Choir of Vienna High Point Cooperative Concert Association Charles F. Tomlinson Georg Gruber Vienna Woods Johann Strauss Salzburg Toscanini Temple Boys Mozart Haydn Basilica Europe England South America United States G. Nascus Omnes de Sabavenient G. M. Asula Qui J. Gallus W. A. Mozert Christ True Son of God G. P. Telemann Caro Bell W. A. Mozart Dr. Gruber Maria L. Emmer Styria Franz Burkhardt

Letters to Marjorie Mansfield at The Enterprise

Readers are invited to address problems to Marjorie Mansfield in care of The Enterprise. Questions will be answered in these columns, with letters forwarded for publication and guidance.

Marjorie Mansfield

Evening Bridge at Emerywood Country Club Rescheduled

Emerywood club members are told the evening bridge party date changed from this evening to tomorrow due to a conflict with the Cooperative Concert. Play starts at eight, reservations due by Saturday noon for advance preparations. Host and hostess are Mr and Mrs W C Idol.

Emerywood Club W. Cc. Idol

Randleman Bridge Club Entertained By N H Carpenters

RANDLEMAN Jan 13 Mr and Mrs N H Carpenter entertained their bridge club at Mrs Ethel Millikan home High score prize went to Grier Newlin Refreshments were served to a list of club members and guests Also noted were meetings of Willing Workers class Missionary society and a Brazilian cultural talk by Mrs J M Terrell with a Brazilian doll display and new society organizer L Q Yow present

Randleman N. H. Carpenter Bridge Club Ethel Millikan Main Street Grier Newlin Mary York Johnnie York Missionary Society of the Worthville

Clyde Connor Improves at Circle Drive Home

Friends report Clyde Connor is making good progress at his Circle Drive home where he has been confined since Saturday.

Clyde Connor Circle Drive

Knox Opposes Roosevelt Armament Policy Rally Talk

Colonel Frank Knox, Chicago publisher and 1936 vice presidential nominee, criticized President Roosevelts armament program at a Republican rally in PIPARE. He warned against large national defense spending and urged Congress to consider the costs while noting unrest abroad should not drive policy. He urged that the United States must not repeatedly send an army to Europe to settle others problems.

Pipare Frank Knox Chicago Roosevelt Knox United States Europe

Fire destroys block housing multiple firms in Anderson

A morning blaze in Anderson destroyed buildings housing plumbing and printing firms, Woodmen of the World offices, an insurance office, and the Little Theater Guild studios. Fire Chief Albert Maulding estimated damage at 50 000 to 60 000 dollars as the blaze was brought under control.

Anderson S. C Plumbing and Printing Companies Woodmen of the World Insurance Company Little Theater Guild Albert Maulding

Highway Deaths Hit Record Low for 1938

The year 1938 ends with an all time low in highway fatalities across the United States. Figures show fewer deaths than any previous year, marking a notable safety milestone amid ongoing road use and traffic developments.

United States

Dear Miss Mansfield Advice Letter on Love and Past Mistakes

A young woman writes about a ruined reputation, a pregnancy loss, and a desire to marry a man who may not tolerate her past. She asks if she should marry him or wait for a more suitable partner, and the adviser urges honesty, maturity, and choosing a life of integrity over risk of misery.

Miss Mansfield

Wings Too Small Cause Plane to Mush in Vertical Turn

A racing plane with undersized wings experiences sideways mush during a vertical turn around a pylon, illustrating the risk of insufficient wing area in high maneuver loads. The incident underscores the need for wings matching speed and turn demands in competitive aviation.

Asheboro Club Hears Talk On Old Glass

Asheboro Sorosis club members heard Mrs. Edgar Broadhurst of Greensboro discuss Old Glass and its makers Casper Wistar Itiegal and Benning Janes. She demonstrated with antique pieces and shared anecdotes as hostesses served a salad course. Out‑of‑town guests included Mrs. Byron Nance of Albemarle and Mrs. Millard Allred of Rand leman.

Asheboro Edgar Broadhurst Greensboro Sorosis Club R. L. Wilson Elm Street Broadhurst C. G. Smith America Casper Wistar Itiegal Benning Janes Wilson T. A. Burns John Burkhead

Mrs Karl Bulla Hosts Bridge Evening with Guests

On Wednesday evening Mrs Karl Bulla entertained again with two tables of bridge. Guests present were Mrs W A Coffin, Mrs W A Underwood, Mrs W C Hammer, Mrs W C Hammond, Mrs Ed Morris, Mrs John K Wood, and Mrs Charles Fox. After cards tea cream and fruit cake were served.

Karl Bulla W. A. Coffin W. A. Underwood W. C. Hammer W. C. Hammond Ed Morris John K. Wood Gharles Fox

Unmarried Teacher Reflects on Family Strife and Moving Away

A 50s unmarried schoolteacher recounts thirty years in a village, a leave to help an ailing aunt, and friction with a difficult sister who owns property. She urges acceptance of her move and hopes for pleasant days in a new home away from constant criticism and ill tempers.

Miss Mansfield

A Family Dilemma About Staying Or Returning

A writer asks whether to stay indefinitely with an uncle in a comfortable home or return to a ailing sister who needs support. She is devoted to her sister and worries about causing hurt by choosing her own happiness. She seeks guidance on doing good in either place.

Miss. H

Village farewell letter to Miss H from longtime helper

A speaker writes to Miss H expressing regret at her departure from the village and praising her long service with local youngsters. The note promises spontaneous, decisive advice and reflects on the impact of her work and kindness.

Sons and Daughters of Liberty Meet in Guilford

The Sons and Daughters of Liberty announce a meeting Saturday night at 8 o clock in the hall at 182 1 2 West Commerce Street Guilford and Randolph counties. Important business will be trans acted.

Sons and Daughters of Liberty Guilford Randolph County West Commerce Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover T. A. Sykes YWCA Tion Zillah R. Hopkins Lucile Johnston Gladys Ellington Robert Samuels Shirley Welborn Eloise Rankin Annie Louise Brown Betsy Dupuy M. J. Wrenn Henry Foscue Y. W. Co.a Lucille Browne Alice Caldwell F. E. Whitecrver J. W. Poole Kenneth Redman Glenn R. Wood Jesse H. Washburn Henry A. White Mesdames H. M. Armentrout W. F. Bailey J. A. Eshelman J. E. Millis Fred Thomas H. D. Sears F. R. Allman Howard Hartzell J. EB. Millis Board of Directors Dalton Julia Liles Mrs. Porter A. C Uectr Eit Shie Cooperative Concert Association Mozart Boys Choir of W J. Frazier Beta Rhos Nivy Yarz As Randleman Bridge Club N. H. Carpenters Mt. Lebanon Church Mary Caudle Rozelle Smith Miss Caudle Bobby Anne Caudle Congress Florida Miller's Libby Rosdale Nams Eye U.S. No van Lilly Swift's Clover W. Horne Ennis and Tryon Ideal Grocery Cor English & Briggs Fairmont Grocery English Highland Grocery Highland Mill Hillcrest Grocery Prospect St Lambeth Mangum Maude Allred Marion N. C Earl Bulla Lexington Highway Bob Lewallen Byron Nance Albemarle Alfred A. D. Howell Badin Allred Millard Allred Quality Furniture CO. Cor. N. Main and Richardso Tak Ote
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