Piedmont German Club Sets Two February Dances
The Piedmont German Club schedules two February dances at Emerywood Country Club for members and guests. On Monday February 8 Johnny Hamp and his orchestra will perform after a New York City engagement while Friday February 26 features Lou Gogerty and his group. Admittance requires a card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam H. Denny
Esident
Withusic
Johnny Hamp
Chestra
Inbow Grill
Rockefeller Ter
New York City
Lou Gogerty
Emerywood Country Club
Needlework Guild to Elect Officers Thursday
The Needlework Guild will hold a meeting Thursday at 2 p m in the Junior High School auditorium to elect officers for the new year. The gathering follows the guilds impact since its late fall formation by the High Point Woman's Club with R H Sechrest as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Royster Urman
Flu
High Int Woman’s Club
R. H. Sechrest
J. A. Marsh
Burbank Garden Club
Edgedale Drive
Good Will Garden Club
Hubert J. Rockwell
Greenway Drive
Geddie Strickland
Needlework Guild
Thomasville Bridge Honors Mrs. D. W. Rempson
Mrs. D W Rempson a recent bride and former Miss Wysta ley from the school faculty was honored at a bridge party hosted by Margaret Thompson in Thomasville. Guests enjoyed four tables of bridge and one rook with prizes including a novelty cosmetic set and a pair of pottery vases. The evening featured a salad course and a program on Shakespeare's Macbeth by Lois Johnson. Additional attendees included Mrs. Cox Sechrest Kya Benner Brew Hearne Vernon Bond Harrison Smith Deal Pegg Wagner Ifield Rigby and others from High Point and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
D. W. Rempson
Wystaley
Roschool
Margaret Thompson
Clara Whitehead
H Point
Margaret Ith
J. R. Sechrest
Dinner Party at Mrs Lambeths on Randolph
Mrs Frank Lambeth entertained with a charming dinner at her Randolph home Friday evening. Guests included members of her family and a few additional friends except Mrs W kin who could not attend. Tables were set for 15 with an attractive red and white color scheme and tall red tapers forming the central decoration. A course dinner was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambeth
Randolph
Mrs Heilig Guest Of Mrs Myers At Randolph Street
Compliment to Mrs James A Heilig of Norwood as houseguest of Mrs John R Myers. Mrs Heilig mother of Mrs Myers visits the city and entertains informally at Mrs Lambeth’s Randolph Street home. Afternoon filled with needlework and a light refreshment course for attendees including Mrs Kate Norment Mrs O C Wall and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. Greer
John R. Myers
James A. Heilig
Norwood
Ralph Wilson
G. M. Hoover
W. A. Lambeth
Winston-Salem
Chas. Lambeth
James E. Lambeth
J. N. Hauss
John Hauss
J. M. Pickens
Randolph Street
Heilig
Myers
City
Kate Norment
O. C. Wall
C. M. Pickens
J. A. J. Farrington
M. L. Bales
Daisy Leach
Frances Myers
P. E. Parker
D. T. Lambeth
R. G. Jennings
John C. Pennington
Bridge Club Guests Share Morning Of Cards And Lunch
Members of the San Souci and the Contract bridge clubs met Thursday at Mrs. O. R. Hodgin’s Mock street home. Three tables played contract bridge with Mrs. R. M. Cooksey and Mrs. Walter Newby winning high scores and a soap prize. A two course luncheon followed for fourteen guests including Mesdames Cooksey Wilson Finch Lam beth Rapp Newby Crowell Mahone Gray Hassler Murr and Miss Alliene Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Hodgin
Mock Street
R. M. Cooksey
Walter Newby
Mesdames R. M. Cooksey
Ralph Wilson
George Finch
Austin Finch
Harry Lee Lambeth
Robert Rapp
G. E. Crowell
E. H. Mahone
Fred Gray
Paul Hassler
Frank Murr
Alliene Hoover
Local Guests and Travel Notes From Charlotte Area
Mrs. S S R Matthews arrived from Dallas to visit family with her mother Mrs R B Green. Mrs Archibald Johnson and Miss Lois Johnson with their mother head to Oxford to stay with Mrs Ben Parham as houseguest. Lambeths and Hooveres plan dinner with Mrs Rank at Mount Gilead today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. S&s. R
James EK. Lambeth
D. B. Coltrane
Concord
W. F. Rader
Newton
Ray Hoover
Lexington Avenue
J. E. Lambeth
Molly
Frank Lambeth
G. M. Hoover
P. R. Rankin
Mount Gilead
Claude Parks Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Friends and relatives report Claude Parks of 116 West Green street had an appendectomy at Burrus Memorial Hospital on Saturday afternoon. His condition is listed as satisfactory at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Parks
West Green Street
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Londoner Walks 9500 Miles in Three Years
A Londoner completed a journey totaling 9,500 miles over three years. The report notes no information about effects on a baby’s nighttime crying.
Social calendar items for High Point clubs and concerts
A list of afternoon and evening meetings for local groups in High Point. U D C chapters, bridge clubs, the Emerywood Country Club, Attrusa, the Duck Club, garden clubs, Needlework Guild, and YWCA announce events at homes, clubs, and schools with speakers, dinners, elections, and performances through Friday.
Annual Meeting Of Y. W. C. A. To Be Held Friday Evening
The sixteenth annual YWCA meeting in High Point will be a 6 30 dinner at First Baptist church on Friday January 29. Dr Embree H Blackard will give the principal address and reports on finances and the year’s work will be presented. Ballots for 1937 directors will be announced by the nominating committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
High Point Young Women’s Christian Association
Embree H. Blackard
Wesley Memorial M. E. Church
Nelle Ansley
Y. W
Joseph T. Weaver
Board of
Harry Alexander
F. H. Hallenbeeck
James W. Poole
W. B. Thomas
A. H. Whitley
Benefit Bridge and Rook Parties in Asheboro Raise Funds
Asheboro women clubs hosted benefit bridge and rook games at three homes. Twelve, nine, and eight tables played duplicate, contract, and rock for books for the school library. $66.25 was raised. Prizes went to numerous players. tea and reception followed with decorations of pink and white flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Kemp Alexander
R. P. Sykes
Lewis
J. T
Leon Crawford
N. M. Harrison
T. EB. Myatt
J. A. Spencer
Russell Parks
Ernest Kiesewetter
BE. L. Ray
Wilbur Amos
J. S&s. Lewis
L. C. Milks
B. V. Hobbs
D. C. Smith
Raeford Farlow
J. J. Garrett
E. C. Swing
Anne Fuller Young
James Chernault
Sykes
Bob
Tea Honoring Mrs. William F. Walla Near Asheboro
Mrs Earl F Balla hosted a cordial afternoon tea at her country home near Asheboro. The event honored Mrs William F Walla formerly Miss Katherine Rich of Ramseur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl F. Balla
Asheboro
William F. Walla
Katherine Rich of
Ramseur
Carrick-Davis Vows Solemnized Here Saturday
Miss Leora Carrick and Aaron Davis of near Southmont were married Saturday January 23 at 4 30 pm in the home of Rev C N Royal Green Street Baptist church with close friends and relatives in attendance. Mrs Davis is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Carrick. Mr Davis is the youngest son of Mr and Mrs D D Davis of Southmont and they plan to make their home in High Point where he is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson County
Leora Carrick
Aaron Davis
Near Southmont
C. N. Royal
Green Street Baptist Church
Davis
J. M. Carrick
Mr. Davis
D. D. Davis
Southmont
Mrs. Davis
High Point
Local women reach finals in Pinehurst bridge tournament
Mrs Laurance Ingram and Mrs John Abels played in Pinehurst to defend the Carolinas championship title at the Pinehurst Contract club finals. They faced 32 tables, won the elimination rounds, and emerged victorious after Friday night and Saturday afternoon play despite illness keeping other local entrants home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurance Ingram
John Abels
Pinehurst
Saturday Night Dance By Sedgefield Hunt Members
The second in a series of dinner dances was held for Sedgefield Hunt members and guests at the Sedgefield Inn. Guests gathered in the grill room at 7 for hors d oeuvres, followed by dinner in the dining room at 8 with tables arranged for groups. Music accompanied the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgefield Hunt
Sedgefield Inn
The
Hunt
Allen Jay P T A Plans Friday Harmony Minstrel
The Allen Jay P T A will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night at 7 30 o clock. An interesting program is arranged and parents and friends are invited. The group will also present the Harmony Minstrel Friday evening January 429 with another promising program planned for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Jay P.T A
Allen Jay P.T. A
Benefit Party Of U. D. C. To Be Tuesday
The High Point chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy led by Mrs. A. T. Wishart schedules a benefit bridge party Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Mrs. J. F. Hayden’s East Washington Street home. Bridge and rock will be played with prizes for high scores. Tea at 5 p.m. All interested women may attend. Proceeds fund local UDC projects. Reservations: Mrs. Hayden 2498 or Mrs. Wishart 2691.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
United Daughters of the Confederacy
J. F. Hayden
East Washington Street
Mesdames
T. W. Albertson
C. L. Lewis
Grace Hayes
High Point Cooperative Association
Malcolm and Godden
Robert Ingram
Montheu Avenue
Emerywood Country Club
Attrusa Club
Sheraton Hotel
E. M. Knox
Business and Professional Girls Club
We Cga
PB. Lindley
A. T. Wishart
Hayden
Old Man River Flood Bears Down on Tennessee Valley
In Memphis Tennessee a terror flooding moment hits the Mississippi Valley as 30 000 are reported homeless across Tennessee Missouri and Arkansas. Red Cross disaster chief George Myer orders a concentration camp at the fair grounds to shelter 5 000 flood victims. The U S Coast Guard deploys two amphibian planes and 22 boats for emergency duty as rivermen anticipate the rising toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi Valley
George Myer
Red Cross
Fair Grounds
U. S. Coast Guard
Tennessee
Missouri
Arkansas
Mississippi
Mrs Ralph Cheek Honored At Bridge By Mrs Hayes
An evening bridge party was hosted by Mrs Edward R Hayes at 602 Centennial Avenue honoring Mrs Ralph Cheek formerly Miss Fay Beshears. Seven tables played contract bridge with Valentine decor. Mrs E A Wells won high, Miss Esther McKaughan was second, and travel prize went to Mrs C C Burton and Miss Lucille Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward R. Hayes
Centennial Avenue
Ralph Cheek
Mississippi flood crest threatens Bird's Point floodway
Mississippi rises to 34 foot flood stage and may crest higher. At Bird's Point-New Madrid floodway 131000 acre valley faces collapse as a weakened levee gives way. US engineers evacuate 1500 residents while Old Line fuse plug levee near Cairo Gauge at 56 feet. guards patrol sites amid dynamite threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Bird’s Point
New Madrid
United States
Cairo
National
Tiptonville
Tenn
Hickman
Barnum's Eejee Mermaid Exhibit Draws Outrage
A nationwide showpiece titled eejee mermaid by P. T. Barnum features a creature described as a monkey head fused to a fish body. Critics question its authenticity while venues publicize the odd exhibit as entertainment across multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Barnum
Slavery Ties in Free Negroes and Kinship Purchases
The text notes that only a few hundred free Black individuals held slaves, while most slave ownership arose from kinship ties or philanthropic motives. It states husbands bought their wives and fathers bought their children to free or keep kin.
Mustard Plaster Mix Requires Rapid Water Only
The note specifies that only rapid water should be used when mixing a mustard plaster. It warns against using other water types to ensure proper consistency and effectiveness of the preparation.
Blum to offer aid if Reich halts armament drive
Paris reports that Leon Blum will propose economic help to Nazi Germany in a speech at Lyon if Hitler agrees to curb armament. The plan aims for a pan European settlement and a reduction of Europe's armies as France seeks cooperation from the Reich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Uier
Leon Blum
Reich
Lyon
Reichsfu
Hitler
Europe
France
Noisy Clockwork of a Fast Talker Cited in Estimates
A rapid speaker is described as delivering up to 150 words per minute in estimates. The claim notes the subject’s unusually brisk speaking pace and its implications for communication.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thurman
Thomasville Evening Bridge
Lois Johnson
Phi Beta Club
Charles F. Lam
Nson
Mesdames Ralon
W. K. McGee
Archibald
C. H. Newby
Harry Lambeth
Robert Lambeth
Lt. Webb
Louise Ilian
Mamie
Vera Dixon
High Point Floral Co. Mor
Mer
Angen
G&t
Paul W. Smith
Helen Bailey Munroe
John G. Munroe
Portland
Mrs. Smith
Modern Art
Virginia Frank
Frank
Evelyn Boyd
Elizabeth Hoffman
R. T. Amos
Mesdames E. S. Wall
Frank Hunsucker
J. A. Eshelman
Horace Haworth
R. C. Lewallen
Lacey Lewis
Earl Bulla
William Bulla
E. A. Riehm
William Farlow
Paul Reece
Frank Joyce
Reidsville
William
D. B. McCrary
Jack Bulla
Maud Allred
J. T. Ingram
C. W. McCrary
Frank McCrary
Pattie Watkins Johnson
Louise Thomas
Carrick-Davis
Benefit Party of
U. D.C
Old Man River
E. R. Hayes
Mesdames H Lipscomb
Walter Crissman
C. Bruton
Fred Delappe
B. A
Clarence Brown
Archie Koo
R. A. Wilson
Hunter Jae Victor Dallas
Dewey Garrett
Smith
Hubert
Blum
Nazi
Orchid Beauty Shopp
East High Street
Susan A. Hoover
Duke Power Co
South Main
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!