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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1936

Page

7

Women's Club Music-Literature Dept Met At Diffendale Home

The Music Literature Department of the Woman's Club met at Mrs. C B Diffendale's Edgedale Drive home with hosts Mrs. M A Lackey and Mrs. R I Quigley. Mrs. H A White presided. program by Mrs. Clyde Farley featured a biography of Robert E. Lee by Douglas Southall Freeman.

Woman's Club C. BH. Diff Endale Edgedale Drive M. A. Lackey R. I. Quigley Diffendale H. A. White Clyde Farley

North Carolina D A C Leaders Honor Mrs Welborn at Charlotte Meeting

Mrs J S Welborn regent of the state D A C was praised by Mrs William Stone first vice president general of the Southern section at the North Carolina Society D A C gathering in Charlotte. About fifty attendees heard tributes to her leadership and the chapter reported eleven new members.

North Lina Society Daughters of American Colonists Ilotte W. H. Belk William Stone J. 8. Welborn

Rebekah Lodge To Install Officers At Meeting Friday

The Magdalene Rebekah will meet tomorrow at 7 20 and all members should attend as new officers are installed and reports of the past year given. Those to be installed include Mrs J McMahan noble grand Mrs Mattie Boyer vice grand Miss Emma Calhoun recording secretary Miss Dessie Gregory recording secretary and Mrs Berta Loman treasurer.

Magdalene Rebekah Noble Grand Mattie Boyer Emma Calhoun Dessie Gregory Berta Loman

Myers Celebrate Golden Wedding in Thomasville

Mr and Mrs Lee Myers of route 2 Thomasville North Carolina observed their 50th wedding anniversary at the suburban home of Mr and Mrs W G Myers on Friday January 3. Eight children attended the turkey dinner with all eight present to join the celebration. The children include Mrs G H Leach Mrs P D Rothrock and Mrs R L Rothrock.

Thomasville Lee Myers N. C W. G. Myers Myers G. H. Leach P. D. Roth

Poets Village Khudsorek in Soviet Russia

Khudsorek is described as a village in Soviet Russia that houses only professional poets. The piece outlines a unique cultural enclave where poets live and work in a self contained community.

Khudsorek Soviet Russia

Social Calendar For Thursday Evening Activities

The Y W C A board meets at the Hut at 7 30. The Canter bury club gathers at Mrs Wv D Sale Jr s Otteray drive at 3 00. Mrs R F J Johnson hosts the Philomathean club on Carrick avenue at 6 30. The Wick Wack Club plans a dance at the American Legion Hut Thomasville 9 to 1. The Emerywood Country Club hosts an evening bridge party for all members, reservations via the club secretary.

Canterbury Club Wv. D. Sale, Jr Otteray Drive R. F. J. Johnson Philomathean Club Carrick Avenue Wick- Wack Club American Legion Hut Thomasville Davis Brothers Orchestra

Community Notices of Illness and Visits Gather Local News

Mrs J B Bodenheimer is seriously ill at her West Lexington home. Mrs Paul Russell remains at Burrus Memorial Hospital after surgery and will be visited later. Mr and Mrs N P Yarborough host Mrs Morrie of Salisbury and Mrs Hatley of Philadelphia in High Point as guests. Mr and Mrs June Mendenhall entertain Mrs Raby Williams and Fred Andreewe at High Point rural area. Joe Little remains bedridden on Kivett Drive. Mrs Maude Strickland of Atlanta and Mrs James Ray of Washington rush to city for pneumonia care of C W White on Whiteoak Street. Charles Lee Rogers recovers at home from recent surgery at Guilford General Hospital. Miss Vetterlein of Ardmore, Pa visits Mrs Elisabeth Covington at Hillbrook Rockford Road.

Paul Russell Weat Willis Street Burrus Memorial Hospital N. P. Yarborough High Point College Maude Strickland Atlanta, Ga James Dd, Ray Washington, D. C C. & White Whiteoak Street Miss Vetterlein Betty Vetterlein Ardmore Elisabeth H Covington Hillbrook Rockford, Road

Live V'Ers Club To Meet At YWCA Hut

The Live Vers club of the Y W C A will hold its meeting tomorrow evening at 7 70 o clock at the Hut. A talk on Germany will feature the program and all members are urged to attend.

Baptist T. E. L First Baptist Church J. W. Brown T. G. Shelton Heart Sisters First Methodist Protestant Church Garrell Payne Blain Avenue Worth Ivey Ruth Rockwell Broadus Leonard Germany

Engagement Ring Etiquette for a Bride to Be

Marjorie Mansfield asks what a girl should say when she receives an engagement ring from her fiancé. The piece explores polite phrases and social expectations surrounding the moment, offering guidance on expressing gratitude and happiness.

Dear Miss Mansfield Offers Guidance On Engaged Ring Etiquette

A reader asks how to respond properly when given an engagement ring. Marjorie Mansfield advises natural, sincere appreciation, be yourself, and avoid memorized speeches. Treasure the gesture as a symbol of commitment even if the ring isn’t perfect.

Poetry program thrills Wednesday Book Club with war poets

The Wednesday Book Club luncheon featured Mrs. A E Taplin presenting war era poets Henry H Brownell and Dr Frank Ticknor. New members C C Garrett F F Dickson and Kenneth Redman were welcomed. Readings included Little Giffin of Tennessee Old Brass Page Brook and Cloth of Gold.

Fred Thomas Forest Hill Drive A. E. Taplin W. J. Fraley Paul Ingle Mesdames C. C. Garrett F. F. Dickson Kenneth Redman Europa Will Rogers Virginie Orient Henry H. Brownell Oliver Wendell Holmes John Brown Page Brook Taplin Ticknor Mesdames Garrett Redman and Dickson Mesdames W. J. Praley 8. C. Clark Collier Ellie Mrs. Thomas

Coterien Club Elects Davis Leader At Weekly Meet

At the Coterien Club weekly gathering officers for the next quarter were elected including president Robert Davis and vice president Charles L Amos Jr. A second meeting is set for Sunday at 2 PM on North Main Street with Amos expected to discuss an important issue.

Coterien Club Robert Davis Charles L. Amos Jr Elwood Cox Wyatt Wall Carl Gibson Secre Charlies I. Amos North Main Street

Bride And Visitor Honored At Bridge Party

Mrs. W. J. Hennett hosted a Tuesday bridge party at her home honoring recent bride Mrs. John L. Bennett and Miss Dorothy Holt of Greensboro. Four tables played with prizes including a crystal cigarette box to Mrs. Buck Matthews and lingerie items to the honorees. Desserts and salads followed as guests and chatter concluded the afternoon.

John L. Bennett Dorothy Holt Greensboro W. J. Hennett Miss Holt Buck Matthews Bob Bennett Bob Winfrey John Ll. Bennett Mies Holt Meadames Garland Chappell KB. Moose I. Foy Morton Paul Ireland George Rankin

Local social note lists attendees and hosts

The record names Foust, R. Maxwell, Roy Gut ton, Frank Powers, Bob Winfrey, BR. L. Bennett, Sherman Swaim, Lewis Bennett and Buck Matthews as the table group and mentions Mrs. Norman Morrow who attended for tea.

Foust Maxwell Roy Gutton Frank Powers Bob Winfrey BR. L. Bennett Sherman Swaim Lewis Bennett Buck Matthews

Busy burglar roams Kansas City with officers

Bert M. Redman rode with Police Sergeant Charles E B Zane and Delbert B. Bates pointing out 108 houses robbed since last July. "That's about half the houses I broke into," he stated, noting he could not recall all victims.

Kansas City Bert M. Redman Charles EB. Zane Delbert B. Bates

Duck Club Holds Wednesday Evening Business Meeting

Members of the Duck Club met at president George A. Dobbins Jr on Monthieu Avenue with strong attendance. Reports from committees outlined plans to recruit new members and schedule a service within two weeks. The Duck Pond staff reorganized with Owen Ritchie editor and George Dobbins associate editor. Publishing shifted from weekly to monthly for the periodical. The president urged full attendance at the President's Ball in Sedgefield on January 30.

Duck Club George A. Dobbins, Jr Monthieu Avenue Duck Pond Owen Ritchie George Dobbins Sedgefield

Cincinnati cab robber leaves note after theft

Peter R. Heim said a thief rode in a cab to his home and stole $1.25 from a purse. A note left behind read I am sorry I had to do this lady but I need cab fare.

Cincinnati Peter R. Heim Heim

United States Building and Loan League forecasts a billion dollar year

L. W. Pellett, president of the United States Building and Loan league, predicts a billion dollar year ahead in home mortgage lending operations as confidence rises in housing finance.

L. W. Pellett United States Building and Loan League

Sister Mrs Whitener Dies In Henderson

Friends mourn the death of Mrs Walters of Oxford who died last night in a Henderson hospital after a period of illness. Mrs Whitener, her sister, was summoned yesterday when Mrs Walters fell gravely ill and was with her at the time of death.

Edgar Whitener Walters Oxford Henderson Hospital Whitener

Walk Between Two Schools Underway on Chestnut Street

Construction starts on a sidewalk linking the junior and senior high schools along Chestnut Street. The project aims to relieve traffic and improve safety for students crossing the area.

Chestnut Street

Wpa Funded Walk Planned at Local Junior High Site

The Chestnut street entrance to the east corner of the junior high school campus will receive a sand and cinders path with pine timber shoulders. Work is to be done with WPA funds.

Chestnut Street

Henry reports son bred 80 pigs in 24 months

Avilla Missouri farmer James B. Henry says his son has produced 80 pigs across five litters in the last two years. Litters counted 17, 17, 17, 16, and 13 pigs.

Avilla James B. Henry

September October November Drive Farm Sales Share

The article notes that over 42 percent of farm product sales occur in September October and November, highlighting a seasonal peak in the harvest period and market activity.

Dresses Reduced at The Style Shop

Reduction sale announces dresses cut to 19.50 and a 22.50 price now. The Style Shop at 614 Commerce Bank Building promotes smaller prices and new dress selections.

Mise Siegeene Com

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Club News H. D. Sears Walter T. Tice Donizetti Charles Huerter Margaret Sloan Charlotte 0. G. Doggett Welborn Hayden Benjamin Wyche W. H Rebekah Lodge FFITT North Main The Faithful Workers Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church Hamilton Street Church of Christ English Street J. B. Bodenheimer West Lexington Avenue June Mendenhall High Point Raby Williams Fred Andrewe Walter Moore Mra Williame Mra. Mendenhall Bear Strieby Joe Little Tie Home Kivett Drive Mr. Little Charles Lee Rogers Fish Street Guilford General Hospital Marjorie Mansfield Miss Mansfield Marjorie Mansfield Coteriens Robt. Davis RINSO Rey America Rer Ey Pve Weal Watuoar de Mal Mallee Optometrist Toomensvill, MC Hart's Henderson Barter Furniture Co East Green Street
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