Local notables share hospital news and society events
Mrs A R Kimrey is a patient at High Point hospital after a goitre operation with satisfactory condition. Jesse Washburn Jr. born January 26 at High Point hospital. Rev H N Bowne ill at home with influenza along with Mrs Bowne and Ruth Bowne. Lacy Gunn announces birth of daughter Clara Elizabeth on January 23 at Grimes Street home. Stevens Bible Class to meet with Allie Wall hosting at 401 Howell Street. Weaver M Marr visits from Jacksonville, Fla., former High Point school superintendent, guest of O A Kirkman Jr. Art Department hears Louis Voorhees on Renaissance Architecture at Miss Clara Boyd’s Guilford Avenue home. Hellenic School pupils from High Point and Greensboro meet in Greensboro February 1. W E White and M A Glazebrook attend Fritzharry dinner hosted by Harry Raymond at Sedgefield lodge. C E E society of First Reformed Church holds monthly meeting with plans for oyster supper February 9. Ray Street study groups meet at 2:30 p m on February 3, 10, 17, 24. Western Union employees dine at Sheraton. M A Temple presiding. Florence Starnes celebrates ninth birthday with party at 407 Green Street. Laura Wesson Chapter U D C meets at Mrs Harold Bennett’s home with Lee and Jackson birthday program. Junior Music Lovers club meeting at Caroline and Julia Edwards’ home. Brahms program featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ART Department
Woman's Club
Clara Boyd
Guilford Avenue
Louis Voorhees
Voorhees
Florence Blair
Caroline
Julia Edwards
Montheu Avenue
Brahms
Edith Crooks
Mildred Marsh
Elizabeth Hatcher
Mary Hilliard Carra
Social calendar items for Tuesday and Wednesday
The notice lists a series of club meetings including Sigma Theta with Mrs Richard Reigel on North Main, O E 8 Chapter at the Masonic Temple, and other gatherings at homes on Johnson and North Main streets, plus garden and bridge club events and a Priscilla club meeting with Mrs Idol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Theta Club
Richard Reigel
North Main Street
Masonic Temple
A. c. Point Oon
L. J. Diffee
Johnson Street
Good Will Garden Club
Floyd Holley
Woodrow Avenue
U D C High Point Chapter Meet at Mrs Stewart Home
The High Point chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met at Mrs. R. K. Stewart home with presidents and associates present. Members discussed Memorial Day observances for Fontaine Maury Lee and Jackson, noted a new member Mrs. P. C. Cook, and planned support for the $50,000 fundraising portion of Stratford furnishings now government funded at $250,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
U. D. Co
High Point
United Daughters of the Confederacy
R. K. Stewart
H. N. Phillips
J. W. Minter
R. E. Blair
J. W. Chandler
Bruce Craven
Morris
T ‘Abteau
Old North
P. C. Cook
Edgar Whitener
Veterans and Widows Committee
Mr. Lawrence
H. A. Millis
Woman's Home Committee
Matthews
Fontaine Maury
Lee
Jackson
C. F. Tomlinson
Maury
Andrew
Stonewall
Stratford
Virginia
Life Insurance Gains Reported by Large Company
Greensboro January 27 satisfactory gains in business and prospects for 1931 were reported at the 24th annual Jefferson Standard Life Insurance meeting. President Julian Price cited 370,766,903 in force, assets near 53 million, surplus over 3 million, total income over 14.5 million, and substantial policyholder payouts in 1930. Directors declared 5 percent dividend. several officers and directors were reassigned or added. Former Governor A W McLean spoke on North Carolina’s soundness and confidence about the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company
South
Julian Price
W. T. O'Donohue
A. R. Perkins
O’donohue
W.S. Ryland
N. C. Bank and Trust Company
J. C. Watkins
A. W. McLean
North Carolina
Local residents visit and recoveries noted in Gastonia area
Mrs H W McCain and Mrs Robert Sheloff visit in Gastonia today. Dr O B Bonner ill with influenza at home on Edgedale Ave. Aviva Muiarte rr Dr and Mrs A G Dixon improved after severe attack. Ralston Fletcher Welch much improved from influenza. Mrs A K Martin of Greensboro a Guilford General Hospital patient after yesterday's operation. C M Hauser confined at home with influenza. Miss Ethel Kramer and Miss Mary Taggart of Durham visit Miss Elizabeth Jones on North Main. Miss Helen Osborne ill with influenza at Mrs Walter Kester's on Edgedale Drive. Miss Bebe Hyde and Miss Margaret Skidmore return to Salem College after weekend with Mrs Lawrence Matton. Mrs Harry J Schwartz and Edna Schwartz visit Greenville DC and Atlanta GA. A E Futrelle Jr Rutherford College student hospitalized at Guilford General Hospital after operation, recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Kramer
Mary Taggart
Durham
Elizabeth Jones
North Main Street
Helen Osborne
Walter Kester
Edgedale Drive
Bebe Hyde
Margaret Skidmore
Salem College
Miss Hyde
Lawrence Matton
Harry J. Schwartz
Nl. Schwartz
Edna Schwartz
Greenville
D. C
Atlanta
A. E. Futrelle, Jr
Rutherford College
Guilford General Hospital
Sykes addresses Civitan on Race Relationships
Rev. T. A. Sykes spoke at the Civitan luncheon on Race Relationships focusing on the white and Negro man. He noted the Negro problem is sharper in the north, called Indians more numerous now, and urged viewing races without superiority. Dr. H. L. Brockman led the program. attendance prize went to R. L. Brinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Sykes
Civitan Club
Elwood Hotel
North
South
North America
H. L. Brockman
D. T. Yow
R. L. Brinson
Probe continues in youth's death in Concord
In Concord on January 27 a new inquest into the December 3 death of Tom Gay Coltrane, son of a wealthy local family, was ordered by Coroner I A Yow and set for 2:30 PM with over thirty witnesses subpoenaed. Key witness Mrs Anne Reynolds, estranged wife of Smith Reynolds, accompanies Coltrane on social calls the night of his death. Coltrane's body was found December 4 on a front walk. The first inquest ruled death from a fall and exposure, a verdict the family rejects while private investigators pursue new leads.
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Concord
Tom Gay Coltrane
I. A. Yow
Anne Cannon Reynolds
Smith Reynolds
R. J. Reynolds
Reynolds
Coltrane
E. A. Misenheimer
Misenheimer
L. D. Coltrane
National Bank of Concord
Ruhr District Coal Deposits Estimated at 28.5 Million Tons
Experts estimate Ruhr district Germany coal deposits at 28,500,000 tons. The figure reflects ongoing assessment of regional mineral resources and may influence energy and industrial planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruhr
Germany
King George Denies Rumors Of Abdicating Horse Racing
King George denies reports he will give up horse racing. He reaffirmed his commitment to the sport and dismissed the rumors as unfounded, stating no change in his involvement or plans.
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King George
Stockholders receive notices of assessment at Asheville bank
The state department of the corporate commission issues formal assessments against 167 stockholders of the Central Bank and Trust Company of Asheville. Judgments will be taken if payments are not made by February 7, with each share valued at 100 dollars. Largest holder Wallace B. Davis owns 4,069 shares worth 406,900 dollars. leader among 10,000 shares. 7,095 shares held by Davis and two families and three companies.
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Asheville
State
Oe Department
Corporate Commission
Central Bank and Trust
Wallace B. Davis
Davis
Linen shower honors Mrs. Elmo Welch in Deep River
Mrs W. 8. Gossett hosted a linen shower for her daughter Mrs. Elmo Welch with a flower show by Mrs. Winifred Thornton and a bouquet prize for the bride. A Sunday school concert by Stamps’ Quartet drew a large crowd, and Rev. Joseph Peele spoke at the 11 o clock service. Community health notes and social visits fill the rest of the report.
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Joseph Peele
Guilford College
God
J. L. Skeen
Cecil Lowe
Bill Dillon
Hugh Wilson
Holly Springs
Bill Gossett
Hazel Gordon
Emma Welch
Frances Williams
Ruth Wood
Chicago Police Take A Joke At Lake Shore Drive
Chicago police quickly responded to a burglar alarm at Lake Shore Drive mansion hosting Vincent Bendix and visiting auto magnates. Bendix told officers it was a mistake and offered coffee, while a telephone repairman supposedly tripped the alarm wires. The incident showcased police efficiency and a lighthearted reversal of tension.
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Chicago
Lake Shore Drive
Vincent Bendix
Guests toast local police with playful defense
A guest from New York doubted the town had a police department. The burglar alarm rang, police arrived almost instantly, and their lighthearted reaction proved the town does have a capable police force.
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New York
Endeavorers to Honor Guests at Methodist Church Supper
In the First Methodist Protestant church Fellowship supper tomorrow at 6 45 p m Auxiliary Circle No 5 led by Mrs A M Rankin will handle tables. Special guests include active and former Christian Endeavor members at a designated table as part of the Golden Jubilee observance. Miss Inez Reynolds is mentioned in connection with the event.
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First Methodist Protestant Church
A. M. Rankin
Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Endeavor
Inez Reynolds
Youth group meeting recalls old fashioned song and prayer
Beginning at 7 20 an old fashioned song will be enjoyed. The devotional period will be led by Rev. R. S. Farmer and will feature Hebrews 11 41. The service at 8 includes a choir rehearsal and sessions of committees including the Co. B Executive Committee. Wednesday night invites families to attend. Mr. Farmer sets a goal of one hundred attendees and those not at supper will join the devotional period.
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R. S. Farmer
Co. B
Damages Sought Over Dog's Death in Durham Case
Mrs. Cora Williams filed a $10,000 damages suit against Dave King in Durham after alleging the dog's cruel death caused her great suffering and nervous disorders. King, found guilty today in a criminal trespass and assault action, said the dog was pests and repeatedly tried to bite him.
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Durham
N. C
Dave King
Cora Williams
King
Automobiles Enter Norway at Higher Rate than Last Year
More automobiles are being received into Norway than a year ago indicating a rise in imports or purchases. Local trade records show increased vehicle arrivals and potential growth in the automotive market.
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Norway
Lux Toilet Soap Featured by Actresses Across Stages
An advertising fragment touts Lux Toilet Soap as essential for actresses in Hollywood Broadway and Europe. It claims the fragrance soap is found in theatre dressing rooms and in major film studios, urging readers to buy now.
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Hollywood
Broadway
Europe
Lux
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MR. Kimrey
A. R. Kimrey
High Point Hospital
Jesse Washburn
Jesse Washburn, Jr
Mrs. Lacy Gunn
Clara Elizabeth
Grimes Street
Stevens
Stevens Bible Study
Allie Wall
Howell Street
Wormer
Weaver M. Marr
Jacksonville
Fla
Mr. Marr
O. A. Kirkman, Jr
Hellenic School
Hellenic Schools
Moose Hall
Fritzharry
W. E. White
M. A. Glazebrook
Mebane
Harry Raymond
Sedgefield Lodge
Mr. Raymond
Dr. W. T. Lancer
J. R. McCauley
The
Medical College of Virginia
J. W. Moore
Richmond
H. Val Badgett
Donald van Noppen
W. J. Hudgin
Lem
F. L. Haverman
Celina
F. H. Glann
Charlottesville
M. Cutting
George Dover
Chattanooga
Joe Smith
Jack Arthur
This City
C. BE. Society
C. EE. Society of the First Reformed Church
RAY Street
Ray Street School
Western Union
M. A. Temple
Western Union Office
Sheraton Hotel
Mr. Temple
W. D. Armstrong
Estelle Harris
Ditsy Cash
Sallie Pickett
Fannie Croker
L. R. Nunn
Florence Starnes
Green Street
Margaret Cheeves
Anabel Raby
Stella Mae Taylor
Sarah Elmore
Louise Long
Norma Yarborough
Mary Lee Barnes
Ruby Canpy
Margaret Cheves
Robert Hedrick
Analee Raby
Frances Ann Dowd
Ellen Hobby
Sherman Ray Starnes
Annie Starnes
Leota Starnes
Mary Dowd
Carrie Burleson
Laura Wesson
U. D. CC
Harold Bennett
Bennett
Charles Holton
Mary Muse
Ruth Welborn
Joe Snider
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall” Jackson
John 8. Welborn
Stratford On the Potomac
L. W. Flythe
Matthew Fontaine Maurry
Mechames Harold Bennett
Fox Marshall
Joseph Snider
H. B. Robertson
Charles Barrier
Roy Welborn
J. 8. Welborn
R. P. Cook
Jonnie Muse
Lois Welborn
Moffitt’s
Burbank
Boee
Betens
Pristille Club
Mre. V
Queen of Sponsors
Soes
Ruth Phillips
Sanford
North Carolina State College
Everett G. Couch, Jr
Darlington, D. C
Jefferson Standard
H. W. McCain
Robert Sheloff
Gastonia
Dr. O. B. Bonner
Edgedale Aviva
Muiarte
A.G. Dixon
Ralston Fletcher Welch
A. K. Martin
C. M. Hauser
Sykes
Civitan
Central Bank and Trust Company of
Deep River News
University of Tulsa At
Tulsa
Okla
Charolie Caudell
Alma Endacott
Endeavorers
First M. P. Society
William Powell
Paramount
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