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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1934

Page

5

Society and dances and births and club notices

Cards issued for dances at Sedgefield include Miss Alice MacRae Caldwell and several couples. An announced birth records Evelyn Jacqueline Stamey on January 21. Priscilla club to meet Friday at Mrs. R. I. Farmer’s Colonial drive home. Donese Davis honored at a Woodrow avenue party with games and gifts. Susanna Wesley class supper at Wesley Memorial church Wednesday at 7. Friendly Garden club meets Wednesday at 3 with Mrs. J. W. Kittle Melbourne Heights. Mrs. C. S. Fitzgerald recovering from recent operation at Burrus Memorial hospital.

Sedgefield Alice MacRae Caldwell D. Arthur Kirkman Sedgefield Manor H. A. Foscue T. B. McGeachy C. C. Duke R. Jordan Priscilla Club R. I. Farmer Colonial Drive Ponese Davis Donese Davis Kermit Sloope Woodrow Avenue Miss Davis Susannah Wesley Susanna Wesley Wesley Memorial M. EB Friendly Garden Club J. W. Kittle Melbourne Heights

Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings

The schedule lists multiple meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday including the Wayside Garden club at 210 Edgedale Drive, Needlecraft at 716 Monthey Avenue, High Point Council of Parents and Teachers at Elm Street School, Altrusa dinner near Sheraton, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary on East Washington Street, Mothers Study Club at 1104 Forest Hill Drive, and Order of the Eastern Star at the Masonic Temple. Wednesday shows Good Will Garden club at 607 Montheu Avenue, Delta Tau luncheon at Millcrest Drive, Utopian Study club at 522 Parkway, Wednesday Book club at 311 Ardmore Circle, Entre Net club at 308 Hillcrest Drive, Tea and Topics at North Main Street, Priscilla club at Colonial Drive, and Philomathean club at 401 Wood Brook Court.

Royster Tucker Wayside Garden Club Edgedale Drive Needlecraft Club A. B. Elam Monthey Avenue High Point Council of Parents and Teachers Elm Street Altrusa Club A. D. Brockett Sheraton Hotel W. W. Dickerson Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars East Washington Street Mothers’ Study Club Wesley Memorial Hoke Bullard Forest Hill Drive Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Good Will Garden Club T. A. Tilden Montheu Avenue Burbank Burwell Nolan Parkway W. J. Fraley Ardmore Circle Walter Reed I. P. Ingle Ralph Parker Woodbrook Court

Holbrook Moon Marriage Held in Wilmington

Miss Ruth Louise Moon and John A Holbrook of this city were married at the First Baptist church parsonage in Wilmington on Saturday January 13. Rev Kester officiated with a ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mrs Lola Moon, a graduate of Wake Forest, and the groom, son of Mrs Mattie Holbrook, formerly worked in High Point as assistant manager at McLellan and now in Wilmington. They will live in Wilmington.

Ruth Louise Moon John A. Holbrook Wilmington First Baptist Church Kester Lola Moon Grimes Street Mattie Holbrook Hayes N. C Wake Forest College Holbrook High Point McLellan

Sinnett Answers Reader Questions at Paramount Theater

Sinnett, before a capacity audience at the Paramount Theater, answered fifteen reader questions from the Enterprise. He predicts marriages, career moves, and other fates with concise rulings, and promises more answers tomorrow.

OES Grand Officers Night Observed In High Point

Members of High Point chapter 106 Order of the Eastern Star plan Grand Officers Night at the Masonic Temple on North Main Street at seven thirty. Mrs Harriett Godwin presides with representation from Greensboro Winston Salem Lexington Concord and Salisbury. Various NC Grand officers will attend.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple North Main Street Harriett Godwin Grand Ruth Greensboro Winston-Salem Lexington Concord Salisbury George Bennett Masonic Order Oo. E

Musical Art Club Shows Splendid Program At Sheraton

The Musical Art Club held a well rounded program at the Sheraton hotel last night under Miss Virginia Frank. Violinist Robert Fearing, new to High Point, impressed the audience with three pieces and encore performances. Pianist Louise Salsbury played Sonata Pathetique, Fantasie, and Nocturne. Soprano Wilton Barnes sang Habanera and To You, a Barnes duo with husband Wilton Barnes performing two solo numbers Beating Home and I Love to Hear you Singing. Accompaniments by Mrs. Sidney Gayle and Mrs. A. W. Hard accompanied the performances.

Amet Sheraton Hotel Virginia Frank Robert Fearing High Point Louise Salsbury Beethoven Mozart Chopin Wilton Barnes Strauss

Local Notices From The Burrus Memorial and Community Events

Mrs K D Thacker shows improvement after an operation at Burrus Memorial hospital a week ago Miss Gladys Loflin improves at home 801 East Commerce St Moravian Falls visitors Miss Mildred Rogers travels to visit sister Mrs C J Templeton 1503 North Hamilton St Sarah Herman leaves for New York City for ten day business trip Tomlinsons Ladies Shop Stephens Bible Study meets at 903 Fourth St with Mrs L Robertson Little Miss Melba Frazier honored at ninth birthday party Archdale neighborhood attendees include Miss Margaret Perryman and Mrs B F Rogers party featured games cake and refreshments

Mildred Rogers Moravian Falls C. J. Templeton Mr. Templeton North Hamilton Street Sarah Herman New York City Tomlinson Melba Frazier J. J. Frazier Archdale Margaret Perryman B. F. Rogers

Woodmen of the World install new Salisbury officers

In Salisbury on January 23 a large Woodmen of the World session installed year officers. Guests included Past Head Consuls W. M. Ruth and R. F. Patterson, Head Clerk W. L. Ross, Sovereign Representative W. L. Hunt, and A. L. Smoot who returns to the head office. Other officers named: C. ER. Fesperman advisor, B. C. Lyerly banker, W. A. Baker clerk, C. L. Eagle escort, Grady Camp watchman, Rhodes Duffy sentry, Dr. G. W. Choate auditor, J. W. Rodeoutte auditor.

Salisbury Woodmen of the World W. M. Ruth R. F. Patterson Kannapolis W. L. Ross Sovereign W. L. Hunt High Point A. L. Smoot C. ER. Fesperman B. C. Lyerly W. A. Baker C. L. Eagle Grady Camp Rhodes Duffy G. W. Choate J. W. Rodeoutte

Escape from Moore County Prison Camp Narrowly Reported

Oliver Morrison, serving four months for carrying a concealed weapon, escaped from the Moore County prison camp. No further details were available from Raleigh authorities as of today.

Raleigh Oliver Morrison Moore County

Burke County School Bond Issue Approved

The executive committee of the local government commission approved issuing 136000 dollars in Burke County school bonds contingent on the federal Public Works Administration purchasing the securities.

Raleigh Local Government Commission Burke County Federal Public Works Administration

United States Produces Three Fourths of World Cotton

A historical note states that three-fourths of global cotton is produced in the United States, highlighting U S dominance in fiber supply. The statement emphasizes the U S role in international cotton markets and agriculture.

United States

Gypsy and Tom Weaver Welcome Baby amid New Duties

Gypsy and Tom prepare for their coming child after Gypsy recovers from influenza and resigns from the settlement job. Gypsy manages the home while planning for Master Baby with Dinah leaving, Elsa the cleaning woman, and renewed village life. Lila’s return and social pressures test Gypsy’s contentment as she contemplates lunch with Lila in a worn coat.

Gypsy Morell Tom Weaver Lila Hotaling Derek Bliss Lila Gypsy Europe Marko Broughton Tom Tighton Broughton Morell Baby Dinah Tommy Melen Marr Blanche Jordan Helen Marr Greenwich Village Fom Elsa Kingdom Marko Helen Marron Helen

Farmland Share in the United States Stays Low

A historical note states that roughly 19 percent of U S land area is used for crop production. This figure highlights the limited extent of arable territory amid vast national landscapes and evolving agricultural practices.

The United States

Woman Is Rescued From Second Floor of Burning House

A fire started in a woodpile in the kitchen and spread rapidly through the back of the house. A woman on the second floor was trapped and rescued by firemen after her warning call from Mrs. Metcalf’s home at 302 Church Street. Firemen from companies one and four battled the blaze causing several hundred dollars in damage, mostly to the kitchen area.

Williams Paul Williams Dorothy Ralph Williams Carrie Culler Gladys Riley Lila Gypsy Chatham W. G. Metcalf Church Street H. A. Magley Reapo Nei Bor

Five arrested over alleged hotel camp robbery

Five persons including a white woman and four men face charges from an alleged $140 robbery at a tourist camp between High Point and Greensboro. Brinson reported the incident. arrests include T. A. Brady and Dick Parker on prostitution aiding charges, Mrs. J. E. Boyd and a husband signing as J. E. Byrd, with bonds set except for Boyd and Byrd.

Carl Brinson Forrest Avenue High Point Greensboro Brinson T. A. Brady Vail Alley Dick Parker J. E. Boyd J. EB. Byrd Boyd Justice of the Peace Lyon Byrd Bellhhop

Rand to Speak on Bible Subjects at Gospel Tabernacle

Howard B. Rand of Detroit Mich author and lecturer will deliver an address on Bible subjects at the Gospel Tabernacle on Willowbrook street tonight at 7 30 oclock. Public is cordially invited to attend.

Howard B. Rand Detroit Mich Gospel Tabernacle Willowbrook Street

McGuffey Readers Used In American Schools Since 1836

The article notes that McGuffey's Readers have been employed in U.S. classrooms since 1836, highlighting their long standing presence in American education.

Argentina maintains station at Laurie Island the southernmost inhabited place

The government operates a weather broadcasting station on Laurie Island keeping a permanently inhabited post in the extreme south. The site serves as a base for meteorological reports and data collection in the remote Antarctic region.

Government of Argentina Laurie Island

Persian Manuscripts From Ninth Century At Library

The Congressional Library in Washington DC houses a rare collection of Persian manuscripts dating to the ninth century.

Congressinal Library Washington, D. C

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Mra A. J. Stamey Evelyn Jacqueline Route 2 Mra. Stamey Miss Modell Sisk C. S. Fitzgerald Kennedy Street Burrus Memorial Hospital Moffitt’s Holbrook-Moon Welch Memorial Aux Woman's Auxiliary Welch Memorial M. P J. T. Morgan Blain Avenue B. L. West Hasty High School Thomasville Guilford General Hospital Sinnett Enterprise Paramount Theater BE. D A Grand Rapids H. A Ths California C.D. A Johnnie O.E.S North Carolina M. M. Allred Eugene Hester Reidsville Clyde Fitzgerald H. W. Caldwell Edna Sparger Eva May Williams Grand Electa Kernersville Clara Goodson Grand Esther Nell Herndon Musical Art Club K. D. Thacker Gladys Loflin East Commerce Street Stephens Bible Stephens L. W. Robertson Fourth Street Thomas Willey Sons and Daughters of Liberty Princess Cafe W. C. Howard Vicks Fouricuba Mendita Havana Cuba Uni Isla Presidentlo& Mendieta Cuban Medical, Federation Mendieta Medical Santago Walter Relis Manzanillo Potter Drug & Chemical Corp Malden Masa Lydia FE. Pinkham Lydia FE Pinkham Bennie Coates Terrace St Muskegon Lydia E. Pinkham
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