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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1939

Page

6

Tea And Topics Club Sees Mrs Grandjean Speak On Mexico

A Tea And Topics Club meeting at Mrs. R. H. Sechrest’s South Main home featured a talk by Mrs. W. Grandjean on Mexico described as a land of contrasts. She highlighted geography architecture gardens and a ten mile highway through blooms with an open discussion following.

Sechrest Mrs Grandjean R. H. Sechrest South Main Street Gareas Mexico City Greensboro W. W. Idol Logan Porter Horace Haworth E. 8. Wall H. D. Sears Mesdames Grandjean Grover Jones Edgar Hartley F. J. Sigemore O. E. Wilson A. E. Taplin J. W. Lindsay Charlea _F. Carroll, Jr B. W. Kirkman

Dr Ruth Henley Addresses Girl Reserves At Buffet Supper

Dr Ruth Henley of Aston Salem spoke on Health and Personal Hygiene to about eight senior high school Girl Reserves guests at a buffet supper hosted by the YWCA. Mrs Riley Miss Lucille Rowne dean of girls and other advisors attended. Tonight juniors join for a party with square dancing at eight after two months of activity leading to a recognition service.

Rees Ruth Henley Aston-Salem Cal Y. W. C. A Henley Leslie Johnson Margaret Gladstone Selma Whitehead Grady R. Moore

Mrs Frank McLeod Hosts Visitor at Trinity Party

Mrs Frank McLeod entertained Saturday afternoon January 21 in Trinity for Miss Elizabeth Earle of Stovall bride elect of February. Prizes in the Chinese checkers tournament went to Mrs Lula Walker after a tie with Miss Elizabeth Harrison, attendees included several Trin ity residents and guests from Greensboro and Thomasville.

Frank McLeod Trinity Elizabeth Earls of Stovall Lula Walker Elizabeth Harrison Walker Earle George R. Dupuy Elizabeth Earle Margaret Dupuy Greensboro Margaret McLeod Thomasville Mary Lee Starling Carrie Crawford Mesdames Dwight Brown Taexington D. R. Younts H. D. Johns C. C. Walker

Ward Street Young People Meet Tonight

The Ward Street M. E. church young people will gather at the parsonage tonight at 7 30 for their regular monthly social and all church youths are urged to attend.

Ward Street M. Ex Church

Jolly Y Group Plans Supper Meeting Sunday

The Jolly Y club of the Y W C A invites business girls ages 18 to 22 to a six o clock supper Sunday evening. Beatrice Overcash leads the group, aiming to attract new members after the recent program planning at May meetings.

Jolly Y Club Youngoup Sy Business Ee Kee Beatrice Overcash

Meadows Host Welcome Housewarming at Fernwood Avenue

Mr and Mrs J Otis Meadows surprise by hosts Mrs J L Meadows assisted by Medley and Ruth Meadows at their Fernwood avenue home. Guests include EB Mllikan J C Saunders E B Beck Chester Jones Lyman Wilson W H Farlowe Hedgecocke Weaver Hussey John McAhan Windfery and Saunders relatives and neighbors enjoyed gifts and refreshments.

J. L. Meadows Misses Medley Ruth Meadows J. Otis Meadows Fernwood Avenue J. C. Saunders E. B. Beck Chester Jones Lyman Wilson W. H. Farlowe D. C. Hedgecocke Arline Hedgecock Weaver Hussey John McAhan Robert Windfery Joyce Windfery Winderry Hattie Cooke Edna Gross Moytt Meadows Leon Millikan, Jr J. C. Saunders, Jr Billy Saunders Jeter Monroe Farlowe Joyce Meadows

Local People and Visitors Reported in Town Notes

Mrs. Dallas Culler of 827 North Main Street is recuperating at Burrus Memorial hospital after an operation last Saturday and can receive visitors. Miss Evelyn Sharp of Woman's College Greensboro will visit her parents Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Sharp on Carrick avenue this weekend. Miss Mabel Hoover Hargett, senior at Woman's College, Greensboro, is here this week with her mother Mrs. W. L. Hargett. Mrs. Wilbur Jones and daughter Mrs. Valette J. Harris depart for St. Petersburg Florida for over two weeks. Mrs. Harry Lindeman, visiting here recently, leaves for Spartanburg South Carolina.

Dallas Culler North Main Street Burrus Memorial Hospital Evelyn Sharp Woman’s College Greensboro F. C. Sharp Carrick Avenue Mabel Hoover Hargett Woman's College W. L. Hargett Wilbur Jones Valette J. Harris St. Petersburg Fla

Hartsville Wedding Plans For Miss Jordan Draw Local Attendants

Mr. Phillips and relatives travel to Hartsville S C for final pre nuptial events ahead of the wedding to Miss Lillian Jordan tomorrow evening at the First Baptist Church. Attendants include bridesmaids ushers and a ring bearer with Rev Reaves officiating and music by local performers. A large number of locals will attend the ceremony.

Phillips Hartsville S. C Lillian Jordan First Baptist Church Mr. Phillips H. N. Phillips Bill Phillips Alma Virginia McCain Elizabeth Ashley Westfield Mass Rankin Kearns Foscue Rochelle Washburn W. P. Timmerman Mildred Jordan Atlanta Gat Carter McKinnon Folger Townsend Lenoir

Social Arts Club Meets At Mrs Holmes Home

Mrs N P Holmes hosted a Social Arts Club gathering at 608 Monthieu Avenue with sewing and conversation after a brief business meeting led by president Mrs C Harville. Members planned covered dish luncheons for each member birthday and will visit Greensboro for an anniversary lunch and a movie.

N. P. Holmes Monthieu Avenue Social Arts Club C. Harville Greensboro Holmes W. J. Frazier EK. Carville C. B. Baxter E. Z. Jones Roland B. Nelson J. W. Rose

Local People To Play In Bridge Tournament At Pinehurst

A group of High Point residents travels to Pinehurst for the Mid South ern bridge tournament at the Carolina Inn over the weekend. The party includes Mr. and Mrs. Phil Warner Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Waynick Mrs. Laurance Ingram Mrs. John C. Abels Mrs. E. T. Howard and Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Terry. They return Sunday evening except the Terrys who will proceed to Hartsville S C for Earl N Phillips and Lillian Jordan's wedding tomorrow evening.

Pinehurst Carolina Inn Phil Warner C. M. Waynick Laurance Ingram John C. Abels E. T. Howard R. B. Terry High Point Terry Hartsville S. C Earl N. Phillips Lillian Jordan

Thomasville Girl Taken Into Chi Omega Sorority at UNC

Eighteen coeds initiated into the University chapter of Chi Omega in Chapel Hill. Initiates include Josephine Martin of Henderson and Christine Thompson of Chapel Hill among others from North and South Carolina and Virginia.

Thomasville Chi Omega Sorority University, Chapel Hill Chapel Hill N. C Chi Omega Josephine Martin Henderson Martha Kelly Hendersonville Sylvia Cullum Batesburg S. C Elizabeth Warren Monroe Elizabeth Orton Matoaka W. Va Mary Wood Elizabethtown Tenn Jeanne Herrmann Bridgewaters N. Y Elizabeth Blair Christine Thompson Mary Jane Taylor Bluefield

Oyster Supper Tonight at Welch Memorial Church

An oyster supper is held this evening from five to eight o'clock at Welch Memorial M. P. church. The public is invited. Circle three of the Woman's Auxiliary will run the event with proceeds supporting the church fund.

Welch Memorial M. P Circle Three Woman’s Auxiliary

Architecture at the 1939 California World’s Fair Took Millions

Architectural features costing over 1 million dollars were constructed to beautify exhibit palaces and courts at the 1939 California World’s Fair, reflecting grand design aims and public investment in the exposition.

Two Bridge Clubs Entertained At Bi Weekly Meetings In Thomasville

Mrs. Vernon Snyder hosted Ace of Clubs at her Thomasville home with three tables of contract bridge. R. K. Farrington was top scorer winning costume jewelry. Alvah Boyles second scorer won towels. O. Peer received handkerchiefs. The Club of Thirteen met at Miss Alliene Rigby for three tables. Beulah Norment won a sewing kit. Clara Hale top visitor with handkerchiefs. A salad course followed.

Thomasville Alvah Boyles R. K. Farrington W. E. Tomlinson Charles F. Phillips Nat Walker G. T. Alexander J. F. Garner W. G. Smith Walter Rapp Paul Hassler C. 8. Peer Bridge Club Alliene Rigby Beulah Norment Clara Hale Clarrisse Rose Lucile Kirkpatrick Madeline Hill Clara Hales Rain Johnson Isabel Mouton Florence Lawrence Margaret McLeod Eunice Reese Esther Chatfield Vann Stringfield

Social Notes from Winston-Salem and Nearby News

Miss Evelyn Baker visits Winston-Salem hosted by Miss Lila Womble. The Clodfelters of Florence and daughter visit Mrs. J. W. Clodfelter. James Lambeth Jr and wife spend a week in New York. Naomi Howie returns home from Duke University with an M A in special science. Paul and wife announce birth of daughter at City Memorial hospital. Harris family returns from Florida trip. Claiborne Pennington and Tom Einstein stay several days in New York. Mrs. Floyd Jennings returns home from Elliott Drive after visiting Dr. and Mrs. Jennings.

Evelyn Baker Winston-Salem Lila Womble Ralph Clodfelter Florence J. W. Clodfelter James Lambeth, Jr New York City Naomi Howie Duke University Paul Jones The City Memorial Hospital C. L. Harris Shirley Florida Claiborne Pennington Tom Einstein Floyd Jennings Pete’s Knob R. G. Jennings Elliott Drive

Roaring River resident leaves for home after visit

T J McNeill of Roaring River returned home Wednesday after a visit with his daughter Mrs Forrest Grimes on Lexington Avenue. Mrs Milton Jones undergoes an operation Tuesday at Burrus Memorial hospital and recuperates satisfactorily. J Walter Lambeth left Sunday for Florida. Mr and Mrs Charles Clegg of Mount Holly visited here with their small daughter, and Mrs James E Lambeth attended the O Henry study club meeting in Greensboro as a guest of Mrs A W Plyler.

T. J. McNeill Roaring River Forrest Grimes Lexington Avenue Milton Jones Burrus Memorial Hospital J. Walter Lambeth Florida Charles Clegg Mount Holly Paul Hassler James E. Lambeth Greensboro O'Henry Study Club A. W. Plyler

Red Cross Meeting Set For Saturday

Mrs. Thomas W. Sprinkle executive secretary of the Red Cross Western district of North Carolina will preside at a district meeting in Sedgefield Saturday at 10 AM. Speakers include Mrs. Homer Coltrane Miss Ruth Clinard Miss Gladys Hayward Miss Barbara Dee Miss Edna Welman and Mrs. Mary Short. Luncheon speaker Miss Merad Mossman will discuss Trends in Social Work.

Thomas W. Sprinkle Red Cross Western Distrct North Carolina Sedgefield Sprinkle Washington Homer Coltrane Ruth Clinard Greensboro Red Cross Chapter Gladys Hayward Charlotte Barbara Dee Winston-Salem Edna Welman Salisbury Mary Short Merad Mossman Woman's College

Dedicate Asheville New Plant Today

ASHEVILLE NC January 27 A banquet tonight will dedicate the new home of the Asheville Citizen and Times and radio station WWNC The move occurred January 1 A commemorative edition will be issued tomorrow Speakers include Governor Hoey FCC Chairman Frank R McNinch and UNC President Frank P Graham Guests include publishers executives from the South and Western North Carolina leaders

Asheville Times WWNC Hoey North Carolina Frank R. Mc Ninch Federal Communications Commission Frank P. Graham University of North Carolina Southend

Treasure Isand Opens to Public Since April 3 1939

Treasure Island, host of the 1939 California World's Fair, has been open to the public since last April 3. The opening marks a major milestone for the site and its ongoing accessibility to visitors.

Flashes Of Life Spick And Span Society Formed

A report in Stutter Reading Pa recalls school superintendent Thomas Ford investigating rumors of a group called the Southern School Students Spick and Span Society. He learned the eight members pledged to keep selves, building and grounds clean, with symbols explaining the pledge.

Reading Thomas Ford S. S

Santa Phooey Sparks Chimney Rescue

In Vincennes four year old Conrad Schulte climbed into a seven foot chimney and became stuck. A family dog and his father aided the escape as bricks toppled during the rescue, leaving Conrad frightened but unharmed. In Utah the county school site remains contested with proposals to relocate, while a board member suggested a mobile solution before an architect corrected the plan’s weight to over two million pounds.

Vincennes Ind Conrad Schulte Conrad Ogden Utah Board of Education Ted Parker Art Shreeve

T A Early Speech At Lions Club Meeting

Lieutenant T A Early traffic safety official spoke at the High Point Lions Club urging lower accident rates. He described WPA funded traffic safety schools statewide including one in High Point and noted their focus on laws and car mechanics. Julian Franklin attended as a visitor, with President J B Fink presiding.

T. A. Early Adul Education Division WPA High Point Lions Club Lieutenant Early High Point Julian Franklin J. B. Fink

Costly damage looms if engine overheats and begins to knock

An overheated automobile engine starts to knock heavily, risking costly damage unless a stop is made promptly.

Marjorie Mansfield Answers Your Questions

Readers are invited to address problems to Marjorie Mansfield in care of The Enterprise. Questions will be answered in these columns.

Marjorie Mansfield

Advice on marriage strain and possible separation or divorce

A married woman, age twenty eight, seeks guidance after her husband pursued another woman and refused to share duties or finances. The adviser urges prioritizing her safety and peace, endorsing legal separation or divorce if reconciliation seems impossible, and discourages remaining in an unhappy arrangement.

Unsatisfactory Life Advice On Marital Confidence

A dismissive editorial tone argues that a wife has slim prospects for a happier marriage. It contends the husband shows no real commitment, suggesting efforts to repair the union would fail and noting his behavior jeopardizes any chance at reconciliation.

Pugmire Promoted By Salvation Army

Commissioner Ernest I. Pugmire will leave his post as head of the Salvation Army in fifteen Southern states and the District of Columbia on March 15 to lead the Central Territory in Chicago. He has overseen 229 cities with work expanded in the Blue Ridge Mountains and in the Republic of Mexico from headquarters in Atlanta.

Ernest I. Pugmire Salvation Army District of Columbia Central Territory Chicago Ilinois South Blue Ridge Mountains Republic of Mexico Atlanta Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia

France Refuses Tokyo Appointed Envoy

France rejects Masayuki Tani as ambassador to Paris deepening strains with Japan. Tokyo proposed Tani in November but Paris refused to accept him after he accused France of aiding China.

France Tokyo Foreign Office Masayuki Tani Paris Japan Tani China

Roman earthquakes may have destroyed palaces more than barbarians

Ancient Rome endured many earthquakes and some historians argue that several palaces and temples listed as destroyed by barbarian invasions in the 5th century may actually reflect quake damage rather than deliberate destruction.

Rome

Lydia E Pinkham's Vible Com- Let It A Wholesome He

An old advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vible Compound as a tonic to lift mood and energy. It touts widespread use by women and families to combat blues and improve health and spirit.

Lydia E. Pinkham Yokien

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