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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1935

Page

6

Stag Party Held for Milbourne Amos at Moffitt Cabin

Twelve Coteri en club members and guests gathered at Pete Moffitt’s cabin on the Winston Salem road for Milbourne Amos’s stag party. Amos, the club president, will wed Miss Mary Way Rogers of Greensboro on Saturday. Attendees included Pete Moffitt Dr Walkup McCain and Jack Tucker after an evening of entertainment following supper.

Coterien Club Pete Moffitt Winston-Salem Road Milbourne

Sidney Lanier Radio Program Next Sunday

Mrs. Walter D. Lamar chairs the U D C committee to promote Sidney Lanier for the Hall of Fame and will broadcast Sunday afternoon February 3 at two o'clock Eastern Standard Time over WSB Atlanta Journal station from the Biltmore Hotel in Atlanta Georgia. All U D C members and others may tune in.

Walter D.lamar U. D. CG Sidney Lanier WSB Atlanta Journal Biltmore Hotel Atlanta Lamar Lanier U. D.C

Live Yers Plan February Programs and Events

The Live Yers club mapped February meetings after a YWCA supper. Hostesses include Miss Helen Caldwell and Juanita Reid on Feb 7 with “Being A Guest,” a Valentine party Feb 14 planned by Misses Atkins Martin and Patterson, and Feb 21 supper by Misses Samuels Goldston.

Live Y'ers Club Helen Caldwell Juanita Reid Y Hut Carey Atkins Guy Nell Martin Pat Patterson Ruby Samuels Jan Goldston Doris M Ruby. Samuels Ris Caldwell Helen Marshall Virginia Carrier Collier Ellie

Social Calendar Notices For Friday Meetings

The Canter bury club meets with Mrs Ed Lyon at Otteray drive residence. Those unable to attend should call the hostess. The Laura Wesson chapter junior unit of the United Daughters of the Confederacy meets with Mrs Joseph Snider on West Point avenue for February gathering.

Canterbury Club Ed Lyon Otteray Drive Hosteas Laura Wesson United Fighters of the Confederacy Joseph Snider Thome West Point Avenue

Illness Update for Mrs Ray Idol and Bruce Carraway Jr

Friends report Mrs Ray Idol remains ill at her Winston Salem road home with influenza for several days. Bruce Carraway Jr. of 401 North Main street shows slight improvement after a period of illness at home with influenza.

Ray Idol Winston- Salem Road Bruce Carraway, Jr B. H. Carraway North Main Street

Record low rainfall in Arigona at 7.8 inches

Arigona holds the record for the lowest normal annual rainfall among states with 7.8 inches, a figure that underscores the region's extreme aridity. The datum is cited as the driest baseline in national climate records.

Union Arigona

Five states observe Arbor Day twice yearly

Five states observe Arbor Day twice a year. Officials say the extra observance aims to boost tree planting, with communities in those states hosting ceremonies, tree giveaways, and school activities to promote urban forestry and environmental education.

Miss Freeze Hosts Valentine Bridge Party for Bride-Elect Miss Stewart

Miss Alice Elizabeth Freeze entertained the Wednesday Contract club and guests at her Rockford road home for a charming Valentine themed party. Miss Mildred Stewart, bride-elect of Gilbert Hale Clinard, received a set of goblets from the guests.

Mildred Stewart Gilbert Hale Clinard Alice Elizabeth Freeze Rockford Road Valentine Sam Strickland Joseph J. Cox Miss Stewart

President Roosevelt Birthday Celebrations Raise Funds Nationwide

Across the country thousands celebrated Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 53rd birthday to aid infantile paralysis research and local health initiatives. Funds from Warm Springs and regional events totaled in the millions, with parties from New York to Los Angeles featuring cakes, balls, parades, and notable participants.

Happyns Ron Franklin D. Roosevelt Er New York Frisco M Dixie Great Lakes Warm Springs Foundation President Roosevelt Roosevelt White House Warm Springs New York James Roosevelt Waldorf- Astoria Los Angeles Hollywood Smart Colony Club Palm Beach Fla Miami Thousands Armour Giuseppe Zangara Chicago Edward Kelly Memphis Tenn Little Rock Ark Atlanta Birmingham Ala Tennessee Valley George McLaurine Jane Brown Decatur Illinois State Penitentiary

Ace of Clubs entertained by Mrs Garner in Thomasville

Thomasville January 31 Mrs J F Garner hosted the Ace of Clubs bridge group at her Colonial drive home. Three tables played contract bridge with Alvah Boyles the top scorer receiving pottery. second place went to Mrs Walter Rapp who got a deck of cards. Refreshments were served to a list of members and guests.

Thomasville J. F. Garner Colonial Drive Ace of Clubs Bridge Group Alvah Boyles Walter Rapp Walter Newby Charles F. Phillips Jesse Green Vernon Snider W. G. Smith R. K. Farrington W. E. Tomlingon Nat. Walker J. T. Alexander Elsie Doxey

Three Men Held in Pickett Cotton Mill Robbery

Police report three men confessed to breaking into the Pickett Cotton Mill safe early this week. G. W. Patillo of Atlanta and two High Point residents, Robert Miller and W A Bradberry, are held on $2,500 bond awaiting preliminary arraignment on burglary and larceny charges after about 250 dollars was taken. Patillo was arrested in Charlotte with nitro glycerine, tying the case to the Georgia inquiry.

Pickett W. G. Friddle G. W. Patillo Atlanta Charlotte Georgia High Point Robert Miller Silk Street W. A. Bradberry Clark Street Patillo

Tur Across 4 Worn ALF Across the World

A fragmentary verse fragment describes travels through Brittany and Spain in rain and mist. The speaker seeks a place to walk at night and light a fire, rejecting fetches of land or trinkets and claiming a quest for a higher path.

Alf Brittany Spain

Bond Shop Opens Friday In High Point With New Staff

The Bond Shop of High Point opens Friday at 150 South Main Street under M. Dan Geller formerly of New York. The store showcases latest spring dresses in low to medium price ranges with chic merchandise from formal wear to street styles. Staff includes Miss Evelyn Boyd Miss Bisle Apple and Miss Beatrice Goolaby.

Bond High Point South Main Street M. Dan Geller New York Mr. Geller Evelyn Boyd Misa Bisle Apple Beatrice Goolaby

Levees Guarded To Prevent Dynamiting In Mississippi Area

Guards with rifles protect Tallahatchie levees as panicked residents fear dynamite use amid widespread flooding. North Mississippi towns including Glendora Webb and Sumner fight rising waters from the Coldwater river in the 1932 flood, with four to five feet of water reported in affected areas.

Mississippi Glendora Mias Tallahatchie Ofendora Webb Sumner Tallahatchie River

Flood Crest Expected With Limited Local Damage

Red Cross estimates about 25,000 people may be temporarily homeless across five counties partly inundated by the Coldwater flood. Forecasters predict water heights cresting by Friday or Saturday with minimal serious damage in the area.

Red Cross

Troops Move to Quell Uruguay Revolt Under Terra Regime

In Montevideo on January date troops pressed to quell the revolt against President Gabriel Terra. Army aircraft searched for rebels as Terra called the movement a total failure. Additional insurrectionists were arrested in the Florida department while attempting to cut telegraph lines. Basilio Munos, rebel leader, reportedly planned to abandon his followers and return to Brazilian exile.

Montevideo Uruguay Jancn Gabriel Terra Florida Basilio Munos

Banker's Meeting To Hear Dr Stallings

Regional Director J HM Stallings of the Soil Erosion Service in High Point will speak to the North Carolina Bankers Association at the Sir Walter Hotel in Raleigh tonight. Four other Soil Erosion Service staff will speak.

Opr. J. HM. Stallings Soil Erosion Service High Point North Carolina Banker's Association Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh T. C. Maurer Economic League of Franklin County W. C. Wagmer Bethany School A. H. Veazey W. D. Lee

Committee To Meet Of Chamber Of Commerce Agriculture Panel

The Agricultural committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet tomorrow at 4 30 PM at the Chamber bureau Dr H Stallings regional director of the Soil Erosion Service will attend The committee includes W B Hall chairman H A Millis vice chairman and numerous members such as C Robbins J P Rawley P M Davis Dr T R Zimmer man F R Allman M H Folger Dr W L Jackson Dr A Jones B F Andrews J H mos and J J Blair among others

Agricultural Committee Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Bureau 4. H. Stallings Soil Erosion Service W. B. Hall H. A. Millis CC. &. Grayson BR. KR. Ragan C. €. Robbins J. P. Rawley P. M. Davis T. KR. Zimmerman F. R. Allman M. H. Folger W. L. Jackson B. F. Andrews Dunn PD. KR. Pitts A Hodgin J. H. Mos J. W. Austin G Hog Sander Viegis Willard

North Carolina Driver's License Bill Cleared by Committees

A committee agreed on a comprehensive driver's license bill nearly matching the Carolina Motor Club proposal. The measure, backed by officials including John W. Aiken and Allen H. Gwyn, aims to pass both houses soon with changes mandating licenses for serious infractions and setting a three year term renewals with a $1 initial fee after November 1 1985.

Senate House North Carolina Carolina Motor Club John W. Aiken Hickory General Assembly Allen H. Gwyn Beideville Motor Club Cr. Arthur Kirkman High Point Safety Committee G. F. Edwards High Point Roads Committee Ehringhaus High Point Safety and Driver’s Lcense T. Wingate Andrews F. J. Bartlett W. L. Hunt W. ©. Idol Horace G. Siderton P. V. Jennings O. Arthur Kirkman A. J. Keonce Herbert Meyer Miss Pat Miller Earl W N. Phillips Noble T. Paigg Joseph Snyder Roy J. Spearman J. W. Swikgett J. B. Thomas Millard Todd C. A. York Safety Committee North Main Street Millard. Todd High Point Club Carolina Motor Elub

Burrus Seeks Bill Allowing Handbill Distribution

Raleigh January 81 Senator Dr J T Burrus of High Point proposed in the state legislature a bill to permit the distribution of handbills in public places. The measure aims to clarify rights and regulate the manner of dissemination by residents and organizations.

Raleigh J. T. Burrus High Point

Legislature consider bill to curb local handbill bans

A bill proposes restraining municipal governments from prohibiting handbills and leaves distribution decisions to distributors. Burrus is listed as introducer by request. It is unclear if the assembly will circulate pleas for passage.

Burrus

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