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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1933

Page

5

Baptist Missionary Union Meets Tonight at First Baptist

The City Union of all Missionary Societies of Baptist churches in High Point will assemble at 8 30 this evening in the First Baptist church. Miss Katheryne Martin of Emporia Va will lead devotionals and Mrs Olive B Webster of Greensboro will give an inspirational talk titled Singing In the Rain.

Baptist Missionary Union City Union of All Missionary Societies of the Baptist Churches High Point First Baptist Church Katheryne Martin Emporia Chowan College Olive B. Webster Greensboro Union

Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors And Travels

Mrs. W B Thompson of West Palm Beach is guest of Mrs Kent Nance on Hamilton street. Clarke Wilson recovering from tonsil operation at Burrus Memorial hospital and at home 406 East Farriss avenue. Beatrice Stewart in New York for a week with Mrs Whetcher. Mr and Mrs M L Patrick left for New York for study at NYU. The Cline and McBride families returned from a Virginia tour visiting Belair and Shenandoah Valley. Evelyn Emschler and Hazel Smith back from Carolina Beach. Paul Pearce John Rich and Harry Simpson from High Point spent the Fourth at Myrtle Beach. Mrs W R Tyree and daughter Evelyn Tyree of Baltimore Md arrived to visit Mrs E J Payne on Parkway. E Lee Carpenter of Columbia S C visiting Mrs C S Grayson on North Main Street.

W. B. Thompson West Palm Beach, Fla Kent Nance Hamilton Street Clarke Wilson Floyd Wilson Burrus Memorial Hospital East Farriss Avenue H. H. Cline C. J. McBride Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia John Miles Belair Shenandoah Valley Shenandoah Endless Caverns Natural Bridge Paul Pearce John Rich Harry Simpson High Point Myrtle Beach W. R. Tyree Evelyn Tyree Baltimore, Md Mrs. E. Lee Carpenter Columbia, D. C Mrs. C. S. Grayson North Main Street D. BE. Hoover Walter Hargett Johnson Street

Deep River auxiliary holds all day quilt event and Christmas activities

Last Tuesday the auxiliary held an all day quilt tacking at the hut with good attendance. A picnic lunch accompanied the day which was considered profitable. The quarterly meeting Saturday drew many, including visiting ministers. Rev. T. A. Sykes preached at eleven. Sunday the Ladies Auxiliary hosted a Xmas tree and entertainment for home missions gifts.

T. A. Sykes High Point Hugh Wilson C. L. Jackson Shober Jackson Shober Ida L. Wood Climax Cora Thornton Steed T. J. Jones Winfield Jones Marvin Dance Richmond Ada Brady Dorothy Greensboro Vaugie Rush J. L. Skeen Riverchurch Bethel Thrift Greenabor Billy Bundy Jamestown Burrus Jones

Mrs. A. R. Swaim Hosts Fortnightly Bridge Club

Mrs. A R Swaim entertained the Fortnightly bridge club and guests at her Fisher Ferry street home with bridge at two tables and summer flowers. Miss Mare Snell won high score and a bath salt jar, while Mrs. H T Hethcock took second with a double deck of cards.

Thomasville A. R. Swaim Bridge Club Fisher Ferry Street Mare Snell H. T. Hethcock Marie Snell Marie Jones Madeline Hoover Lucy Eason Agnes Gardner Mesdames H. T. Hetchcock R. H. Phillips

Harold Everington Recovers at Home After Tonsil Operation

Harold Everington is recovering satisfactorily at his Montlieu avenue home following an operation for tonsil removal performed at Dr. R. G. Jennings offices in the latter part of last week.

Harold Everington Montlieu Avenue R. G. Jennings

Mrs Ginsberg Guests With Pliskins On East Main

Mrs. H. Ginsberg of Lenoir has visited Mr. and Mrs. J. Pliskin at their East Main Street home.

H. Ginsberg Lenoir

Mrs Rose Leaves for Chicago Trip as Mrs Grimes Recovers

Mrs Clarisse Rose departs for Chicago to visit friends and attend the World's Fair while Mrs Luther Grimes continues a three week recovery at City Memorial hospital. Her mother Mrs Rose remains at home during the absence.

Luther Grimes The City Memorial Hospital Clarisse Rose Chicago Mrs. Rose

Fourth of July with the Wood couple

A brief social note records a Fourth of July visit spent with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin A. Wood, detailing their hospitality and companionship on the holiday.

Marvin A. Wood

Magazines Sought to Complete Public Library Files

Library officials seek donations of specific magazines to fill missing issues. Needed are Current History April 1931 American Magazine September 1931 American Home February 1929 Harper's Magazine December 1932 and years 1931 1932 months January December 1931 1929 November December 1929 and May 1936. Call for pickup if you can donate.

Current History American Magazine American Home Harper’s Magazine Marper's Magazine

Parker sues Spence Brothers over defamation damages

George E. Parker Jr filed suit in High Point municipal court against Edwin Spence and Spence Brothers, contractors for the new post office, claiming defamatory remarks in February damaged his reputation and seeking 25,000 in actual and punitive damages. Parker says he was awarded a brick and tie subcontract on the post office project.

George E. Parker, Jr High Point Municipal Court Edwin Spence Spence Brothers New Post Office Parker Edwin

Social Visit Ties North Hamilton Street Party Notes

Mrs. A R Swaim attended a Tuesday afternoon party hosted by Mrs. Kent Nance on North Hamilton Street in High Point. Mr and Mrs J C Green and their son J C Jr with little Charles Green spent the weekend at White.

A. R. Swaim High Point Kent Nance North Hamilton Street J. C. Green J. C. Jr Little Charles Green White

Higgins Family Visits Spartanburg Resident

Mrs. Jimmy Higgins and her young daughter have been staying with the former's mother in Spartanburg South Carolina and are now with Mr Higgins for a few days.

Jimmy Higgins Spartanburg 8. C Mr. Higgins

Parker slander accusations surface against Edwin Spence

During February 23 Spence told Gor don Price and a government inspector that Parker was a crook. In the week of February 27 he allegedly told Holt McPherson, city editor of The Enterprise, and others that Parker stole $1,900. Another remark to J. O. McCrary and others claimed Parker is lying and thieving and had cheated his men out of $1,900.

Spence Gordon Price Parker Edwin Spence Holt McPherson The Enterprise J. O. McCrary

Children's Pool To Open At Asheboro Park

Asheboro Mayor W. A. Bunch announces the city pool at Frazier Park will open for young children. The Welfare Department will supply two men for three days to supervise and care for the kids as it resumes after last year's closure due to older boys misusing the facility.

Asheboro W. A. Bunch Frazier Park

Baptist Philathenas Meet Tonight at Mrs Chapman Home

First Baptist church plans 8 PM gathering at 1006 Centennial Avenue with Mrs Clyde Chapman hosting the devotional period. Mrs C D Goldenmith leads the devotional segment and all members are urged to attend. Mr and Mrs J A Russell have returned from a visit to Norfolk and Ocean View Virginia.

Baptist Philatheas First Baptist Church Clyde Chapman Centennial Avenue C. D. Goldenmith J. A. Russell Norfolk Ocean View

Congressman Thomas Turner Calls for National Prohibition Repeal

Guilford County representative Thomas Turner Jr. urged repeal of national prohibition before departing for Wilmington for the Young Democrats meeting. He argued that national sentiment favors repeal based on votes in 16 states and urged allowing states to abandon prohibition while protecting interstate shipping. Turner called national prohibition a dismal failure and favored a temperance compromise between prohibition and open saloons.

Thomas Turner, Jr House of Representatives Guilford County Wilmington North Carolina

Junior Order Hears Addresses At Meet

Rev. H. E. Oates spoke at the Junior Order of O. U. A. M. meeting in Mechanicsville hall on Tuesday evening July 4. Members discussed recruiting new members and postponed officer elections to July 11. A prize will be awarded to the attendance drawing winner at the next meeting.

H. E. Oates Mechanicsville Hall

Four Playgrounds Opened In City

Four playgrounds were opened yesterday by the Parks and Playground commission with more to follow in other city sections. W F Bailey, superintendent, announced. At Ray street school the playground is run by Mrs. Co C Prince and John Herndon. Emma Blair ground is run by Mrs. L R Peacock and Fred Morrill. Ada Blair ground is run by Mrs. Lamar McCallum and Robert Overman. Blair Park is supervised by Mrs. Andrew Lindsay and Sherrod Morrow.

Parks and Playground Commission W. F. Bailey Ray Street Co. C. Prince John Herndon Emma Blair L. R. Peacock Fred Morrill Ada Blair Lamar McCallum Robert Overman Blair Park Andrew Lindsay Sherrod Morrow

Reorganization Plan Discussed by High Point Club

A plan to reorganize the High Point Country Club among former stockholders of the bankrupt corporation was outlined at a stockholders meeting. The special committee led by L. C. Matton was instructed to continue the program and report at a later gathering. Members include J. Ed Millin R. T. Amos Forrest Murray and others.

High Point Country Club L. C. Matton Matton Mr. Matton J. Ed Millin R. T. Amos Forrest Murray W. H. Slane Frank Wineskie 8. H. Tomlinson John S. Pickett W. T. Powell H. T. Hudson

Premier Herriot Defends Roosevelt

Paris July 6 Premier Herriot defends President Roosevelt on the world economic conference he urges better French American understanding and warns that an Anglo Saxon exclusive association cannot assure world peace

Paris Herriott Roosevelt Eve Nouvelle Today United States

Do You Know Nicknames of College Football Teams Contest

Summer training for famous college teams begins and fans may win ten pairs of tickets to College Humor at Paramount. Read the nickname list, match to colleges, and send entries to the Sports Editor. The list includes Trojans Boilermakers Lions Green Wave Galloping Gaels Alligators Gamecocks Tar Heels Crimson Tide Wolverines.

Bears Lions Violets Paramount Umor Paramount Theater Leach New York University Bulldogs Yale Wildcats Northwestern College Trojans Chetetect Wee Fighting Irish Boilermakers Green Wave Crimson Tide

Job Listings at Community Exchange Reflect Local Hiring Needs

Registers show a white man with cafe experience seeking work, families seeking white housekeepers for wages, and several entries for yard work, housework, and nursing aid. Multiple colored applicants, including women and young girls, appear seeking domestic or odd jobs with varying pay.

Community Exchange North Wrenn Street Echange North Wrenn

Man Crashes Into Three Cars In Five Minutes

J W Simmons of 143 South Wrenn street caused three wrecks in a five minute span near West Commerce Main and East Commerce streets driving a Dodge sedan. Officer W E Kiger stopped and arrested him for driving while intoxicated after the third collision.

J. W. Simmons South Wrenn Street West Commerce Street N. B. Briles Main Street NM. B. Woodell East Commerce Street Rufus Bostick Wrenn Commerce Streets W. E. Kiger Simmons

Local Man To Talk To N. C. Publishers

John A. Park announces the North Carolina Press association convention set for Roanoke Island July 19 through 21. Local committee led by Sheriff Victor Meekins and others plans events in Manteo and Nags Head with talks by Lindsay C. Warren and Capus Waynick on the impact of the national recovery act on newspapers plus dances swimming and a banquet. The Wright Memorial will be visited.

Raleigh John A. Park Raleigh Times North Carolina Press Association Roanoke Island Victor Meekins D. B. Fearing J. P. Davis John Iemerson Roy Davis Manteo Nags Head Lindsay C. Warren Capus M. Waynick High Point Wright Memorial

Edward E. Mendenhall Undergoes Operation

Edward E. Mendenhall Jr the Dixie Realty Company manager underwent an appendectomy at Burrus Memorial Hospital for appendicitis today at the Bur rus Memorial hospital.

Edward E. Mendenhall, Jr Dixie Realty Company Burrus Memorial Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Columbia Lucille Pickens Nancy Kirkman Poston New York Columbia University Louise Jennings Turner-Watkins Robert Franklin Turner English Street Annette Ruth William Barrett Watkins Winston Galem Roanoke Watkins Winston-Salem W. E. McAllister Elnora Ann Walnut Street Charles McAnally William J. McAnally Mary Duncan McAnally Home Country Club Charles W. McAnally Mary Harper South Main Street M. EB W. C. Kennerly Fourth Street Dalton Silman Pals M. E. Church Ray Hutchens Montheu Avenue Vera Ward Nell Pierce L. C. Piner Best Southside Fidelis Southside Baptist Church G. G. May Winston Road Eva Ward Callie Dennis Merzie Liner Zelda Moore Ruth Liner Forest Schernault Mersie Liner Green Street Baptist Church C. W. Keever White Oak Street Heart Sisters Beatrice Stewart New York City Mr. Whetcher M. L. Patrick Mr. Patrick Evelyn Emschler Hazel Smith Carolina Beach Moffitt’s Deep River News George Clark Dad Mamma Thomasville Bridge Group Henderson J. D. Cagle Ralph Wilson Alice Lambeth Wilson Mills F. D. Jones Nashville N. C Mrs. B Rosa Cauble Mose Nichols Dorothy Anne Salisbury Children’s Pool Thomas Turner Young Democrats William B. Umstead Durham Country Club Premier Herriot Man N. C. Publishers Edward E. Mendenhall Gulf-lube Lou Moore Ambassador Hotel Indianapolis Gulf-tube AAA America Gulf-labe Gulf Station Uae Contest Board American Automobile Association Ney
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