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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1934

Page

7

Veterans’ legislation topic highlighted at American Legion meeting

Dr I T Mann national rehabilitation officer of the American Legion and past commander of Andrew Jackson Post will address the American Legion Auxiliary on Veterans’ legislation at their regular meeting at 7 45 this evening in the home of Mrs J N Bready West Emerywood A salo dance featuring boats for Warner is also listed A full attendance is urged Miss Julia Sellars left for De Ridder after visiting Mrs B E Kirkman Burial for Mrs Julia Kirkman Seas to High Point Laid to rest Wednesday Israel Bloom announces birth of a daughter at Burras Memorial Hospital January 18 Trinity resident Mrs Bruce Craven named director of a man’s work for C W A in Ashe County headquarters in Asheboro Births: Nancy Jane Brown January 8 Harold Calloway birthday party hosted by Mrs Richard Calloway for seven year old Harold and friends at home on Redding Street.

I. T. Mann The American Legion Andrew Jackson Post American Leon Wislation Rogram J. N. Bready West Emery Wood Warner Philarner Julia Sellars de Ridder BE. Kirkman Mise Sellars Julia Kirkman Seaes High Point Louisia Ce Atric Grove M. P

Social Calendar Prominent Groups Host Friday Gatherings

At 3 p m the Canterbury club meets Mrs Louis Voorhees at 1113 Forest Hill Drive. At 7 45 p m the American Legion Auxiliary meets Mrs Bready in Woutherywood. Hostesses include Mary Thompson Bessie Smith and A Richardson. A 3 p m tea at Mrs C A Barbee’s home on 7th Drive. 8 p m a square dance at Hector's store building on South Main hosted by Ray Street School PTA with a small admission to aid the school fund.

Canterbury Club Louis Voorhees Porest Hill The American Legion Auster Bready Woutherywood Mary Thompson Bessie Smith A. M. Richardson C. A. Barbee Prosis Club Hector 'S Store South Main Street Parent-Teacher Association Ray Street

Gaffneys Guests in the City as Illness Affects Mrs Kearns

Mr. and Mrs. F A Gaffney of Philadelphia are visiting the city as guests of Mr and Mrs. Kearns. Mrs Kearns is ill at her home on Tipton Street, confined to her room since Friday.

F. A. Gaffney Philadelphia Handler Hilllcrest Ave Kearns Tipton Street

V F W Auxiliary Hosts Benefit Bridge Party

Members of the V F W Auxiliary hosted a benefit bridge party at 109 Richardson Street, with Mrs. G W King as associate hostess. Six tables played with a red and white Valentine theme. prizes went to top scorers Carl Blomberg and Earl Ceci, among others, followed by refreshments served by the hostesses and auxiliary members.

Memb Petece T. C. Potts Richardson Street G. W. King Chaney Secon Earl Ceci Pous Snyder Carl Blomberg Davis Earl Cecil Ray Gallimore Polly Snyder Potts J. W. McMahon Walter Williams Lillian Shirley Messrs R. P. Myers Tom Chaney B. G. Walsh Burney, Weant Underwood Petty

Sunday Dinner Suggestions and Market Prices

The article notes a return of old time winter vegetables such as potatoes cabbage onions and turnips while green vegetables remain in demand. New cabbages are priced similarly to old, cauliflower broccoli and Brussels sprouts are good quality and fairly priced. Green beans, peas, tomatoes and citrus show varied pricing with plentiful supplies and generally good quality.

Woman's Club Bridge Benefit a Delightful Success

The Woman's Club held a bridge event at Mrs. M. S. Waithews home on Colonial Drive last evening. Six tables played bridge with anagrams and rook, prizes donated by local merchants, and proceeds fund club work.

F. E. Whitescarver Thompson F. M. Pickett Woman's Club

U D C Plans Lee and Jackson Day Radio Drama

United Daughters of the Confederacy chapters announce a three act radio drama The Three Swords of Lee to mark the 127th birth anniversary of Robert E Lee. The program will air on Dixie stations WBT and Columbia Networks from Arlington Mansion at 9 30 PM with a cast highlighting Lee and his cause. Phonographs will be made of the drama for chapter purchases per UDC officials.

Lee and Jackson Robert E. Lee Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson United Daughters of the Confederacy Lae Matthew Page Andrews Baltimore Dixie Columbia

First Baptist Youth Party Honors Mr and Mrs Otis Sain

The Senior Baptist Young People's Union at First Baptist Church hosted a social in the new dining room to honor newlyweds Mr and Mrs Otis Sain. A humorous debate on bachelors versus old maids entertained attendees.

First Baptist Otis E. Sain Senior Baptist Young People’s Union First Baptist Church Otis Sain

Observance of Lee and Jackson Day Noted in Raleigh

Mrs. Anderson was scheduled to speak on Radio Station WPTF Raleigh this morning as part of Lee and Jackson Day observances. Jackson's birthday anniversary falls on Sunday, marking the feature event.

Anderson WPTF Raleigh Lee and Jackson

Chicago Produce Prices Hold Steady on Fresh Graded Firsts

Chicago market notes show firm prices for fresh graded firsts with no change in butter and lard rates. Current receipts total 21, price ranges 2144-22 for select items amid steady demand.

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Conversion Note From Yard to Acre

In measurement terms 4840 square yards equal one acre, a standard land area conversion used in surveying and real estate contexts.

Ancient landmarks and legends from a fragmented record

Morro Castle guards Havana harbor entrance while a note says the Washington monument took 36 years to complete. A wedding ring from an Egyptian hieroglyphic signifies eternity and an acre is described by one day’s ploughing with oxen and a man.

Morro Castle Havana Harbor Washington Monument

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Mann Will Pheaa Legion Aux Sellars Louisiana Israel Bloom Burras Memorial Hospial Dine Craven Randolph Bruce Craven Trinity Andotah County Asheboro Mrs. Brown Homer C. Brown Nancy Jane East Lexington Avenue Ps Ann Ene Richard Calloway Redding Street Harold Arline Calloway Marion Hoemaker Betty Sue White Ary Coffey Paul Brewer Uise Vies Annie Hughes rye@ White Junior White Alma Truitt Omer Hobbs Moffitt’s North Main Robert K. Lee Thomas J. Jackson V. F. W. Auxiliary Ann Page Cyclamens Sykes Florists Co Archie D. Rule Virginia Avenue T. J. Gopeland Bryna Arthur Marsh Thome Edgedele Drive C. H. Bass L. G. Robichaux Laura Wesson Arlington Mansion Lee S. L. White Whiteville U. D Stores Petrolugar North Carolina COTY Mann’s Stores Adlerika Mile Nervine Mile Magnesia Bromo-Seltzer Sloan Scotts Emals BiScDol Lydia E. Pinkham Vicks Absorbine, Jr Mistol Prince Albert Mann’s Hutchens Dar Ic Libby Loeburg Celmay, Bach Hutchen’s Department Food Store East Washington Street High Point Ice and Coal CO Settes UN Ell Walter Bain Cecil Farlowe Veterinary Service Frank B. McCallum Hall Brothers North Wrenn Street Sain Heath Talock Zetha Boswell Chaiman Pauline Hayn Helen Smith Ha Hensley Ru Hilliard Irene Seward Virgin Seward Rose Goldsmith Mallo. Stanfield Addie Lo Chicago
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