Woodmen Circle Supports Polio Hospital Drive
The Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle meeting at the W O W home approved a contribution to the Greensboro polio hospital fund. A summer dinner is planned at City Lake on July 21 at 6 30 PM. A Myrtle Beach weekend trip is arranged for July 30 to August 1 for Circle members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle
West High Street
John Wagoner
Greensboro
City Lake
Paul Carroll
Myrtle
North Carolina Circle
Charlotte
Ace
Lionderwood
Boulevard
Evening Bridge Party at Emerywood Club
The Emerywood country club schedules the first of two evening bridge parties for members to follow the weekly family night dinner. Hosts are Mr and Mrs Phil Warner with activities starting at 7 49 after a 6 30 dinner. The Emerywood Duplicate club also meets Saturday at 2 00 for weekly play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerywood Country Club
Phil Warner
Emerywood Duplicate Club
Academy Group to Meet Wednesday
The Academy of Friendship will meet tomorrow evening at eight in the private dining room of the Asia restaurant for a dinner meeting. Members are to be in attendance as business will be transacted.
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Academy of Friendship
Asia
Arereto
Evening club events schedule in local groups
Altrusa meets at the Sheraton for dinner and business. L Amusante hosts Mrs Edward L Short at 1003 Johnson Street. Nancy White entertains a dessert bridge for Helena Upshaw and James Petree of Winston-Salem. BPW picnic at 405 Howell Street. Emerywood couples bridge at club house after family night. Mrs Jack Cecil hosts a morning party for Helena Upshaw at Millikan Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altrusa Club
Sheraton
L'Amusante Club
Edward L. Short
Johnson Street
Nancy White
Helena Upshaw
Gust
James Petree
Winston-Salem
Business
Professional Women’s Clubs
Oscar L. Smith
Howell Street
Jack Cécil
Millikan Hall
High Point College
Randolph Couples Announce Vows of Early July
Asheboro July 13 Miss Mary Ellen Pickett of Asheboro married Albert Johnson of Eleazar on July 1 in Chesterfield South Carolina. Johnson’s parents are Mrs. Lee Johnson and the late Mr. Johnson. The couple will reside in Asheboro. Delcie Irene Wood and Elwood D. Hughes wed July 3 at Balfour Baptist parsonage with Rev. Heath officiating. Clara Mae Cozer and Roscoe Allen Pierce married June 22 in Asheboro at Rev. F R Cooper’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Mary Ellen Pickett
Albert Johnson
Eleazor
Chesterfield
S. C
Johnson
S. A. Pickett
Route 3
Parker High School
Lee Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Eleazer
Clara Mae Cozer
Curtis Cozer
Steeds
Roscoe Allen Pierce
Curtis Pierce
Pierce
Biscoe
F. R. Cooper
Statuette Honors North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs
The North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs received a 13 inch brown sandstone statuette from the World Organization of Mothers of all Nations known as Woman, honoring outstanding service to the woman's peace crusade. Mrs. James A. Gupton of Charlotte accepted the award and spoke at Grinnell Iowa. she noted ongoing UN Appeal for Children campaigns in 83 communities across 53 counties continuing before November 1. Mrs. Leslie F. Earnhardt was named third vice president and director of the Junior Section. Mrs. Barnhardt succeeds C Edward Roy as federation officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs
World Organization of Mothers of All Nations, Inc
Woman
Dorothy Thompson
Woman's Crusade
North Carolina Federation
James A. Gupton
Charlotte
Federation
Organization “Woman
Grinnell
Iowa
Blaise Kent
North Carolina
Gupton
Leslie F. Earnhardt
Two High Point Girls Born At Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Charles McDaniel of Jamestown announce the birth of a daughter Sherry Ann on June 30 at the High Point Memorial hospital Washington street unit. Mr and Mrs David E White of High Point Route Four announce the birth of a daughter Frances Estella on June 29 at the Boulevard unit of the same hospital. Mrs White is the former Birddie Mae Coltrane of High Point Route Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry Ann McDaniel
Charles McDaniel
Jamestown
Sherry Ann
Washington Street
High Point Memorial Hospital
Frances Estella White
David E. White
Route Four
High Point
Frances Estella
Boulevard
Avery McCanless
High Point Route Three
W. J. Bennett, Jr
Forest Avenue
Davie Hayworth
Route Five
Charles Causby
Durham
Mary Estelle Burton to marry Ralph Sparks this month
Mrs. J. Martine Burton of Thomasville announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Estelle to Ralph L. Sparks of Hickory. The wedding will be a simple home ceremony late this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
J. Martine Burton
Route One
Mary Estelle
Ralph L. Sparks
Hickory
High Point Memorial Hospital and area patient notices
Local hospital reports list Mrs Albert Wilson and Mrs Avery McCanless admitted at Memorial hospital units for treatment and surgery. Several residents return home after visits with relatives, including families from Mt Holly Downingtown and Thomasville, with BPWC delegates traveling to New Orleans for the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wilson
Boulevard Unit
High Point Memorial Hospital
Squeeze Play Wins Six No Trump Bid
Bridge bidding note reports a six no trump contract with Squeeze Play victory and a detailed hand diagram showing Q5 Qs62 105 83 1084 10985 in a 1973 deal. North dealer.
Musk Balls Scented Orbs Used by Early Europeans
Early Europeans wore musk balls, spherical containers emitting strong scents, to mask the odor of crowded spaces. The practice reflects historical attempts to manage public fragrancies in dense urban gatherings.
Grand Jury Indicts Two For Murder In Guilford
An 18 member grand jury returned true bills against Ennis Clarence Smith and Lawrence Brooks for murder in Guilford Superior Court. Smith allegedly killed David Hobson with a 12 gauge shotgun in front of Blue Ribbon Cab offices on July 4. Brooks, a jail inmate on leave, allegedly killed Malachai Rayner with a knife on July 5 in the Meredith Street yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
William H. Bobbitt
Charlotte
Ennis Clarence Smith
Lawrence Brooks
Smith
David Monk Hobson
Blue Ribbon Cab Company
East Washington Street
Hobson
Brooks
Malachai
Bud Rayner
Meredith Street
Guilford Count
First Polio Case Reported in Thomasville
Thomasville records its first polio case as four year old Richard Lloyd of Julian Avenue is diagnosed by Dr. S Saunders and moved to Central Carolina Convalescent hospital Greensboro. County total rises to seven with three additional cases nearby. Jaycees collect for polio fund during North State League game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Richard Lloyd
Tom Lloyd
Julian Avenue
Central Carolina Convalescent Hospital
Greensboro
High Point
Ss. Saunders
Lloyd
Jaycees
Social Weaver Builds Giant Grass Nest in Africa
A social Weaver bird in Africa constructs a communal grass nest larger than an office desk. The elaborate structure serves as a shared roost and breeding site for multiple birds, illustrating intricate communal nesting behavior in this species.
Definition of Employe Given Different Meaning Under Law
The Gearhart resolution redefines the term employee under the Social Security Act, prompting ongoing talks between the Social Security Administration and the Treasury on related issues. Clyde F. E. Thomas notes the tests may be more restrictive, with no local rulings until Washington clarifies the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gearhart
Social Security Administration
United States Treasury Department
Clyde FE. Thomas
Social Security Office
Thomas
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Russey Department
Washington
Thomasville Council Votes to Double Duke Franchise Tax
Thomasville city council voted to amend a city ordinance increasing the Duke Power franchise tax from 1000 to 2000 dollars for one year after a meeting with Duke representatives. The council also moved city school funds to the superintendent for monthly disbursement and urged audits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Duke Power Comany
Duke Power Company
Power Company
Duke
George D. Finch
Howard Sullivan
North State Manufacturing Company
Recorder’s Court
The Statue of Liberty Facts on Weight and Height
The statue weighs 225 tons and rises 151 feet above its base. This iconic monument highlights the durable copper skin and towering height that defines its landmark status.
Thomasville Seeks Record School Capital Outlay
Davidson county commissioners met in Lexington to reject a property revaluation and study requests for capital outlays totaling 240 535 74 for Thomasville Church Street gymnas ium cafeteria Main Street vocational building plus repairs and equipment. Lexington and county schools seek 205 944 18 and 47 651 71 respectively. Allocations to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Davidson County
Lexington
D. S. Sheroff, Jr
Church Street
Main Street
Stop Meters On Tuesdays
Thomasville city officials direct police to halt meter enforcement on Tuesday afternoons. Meters may be used without coins after 1 p.m. when stores close, per council recommendations reported by City Manager R. M. Cooksey at the last night’s meeting.
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Thomasville
R. M. Cooksey
Trinity Grange hears talk by Dr Leath on Good Pastures
Dr M B Leath spoke at City Grange No 794 on Good Pastures describing feeding minerals and phosphates to improve grass and milk production. A free will offering benefitting the polio hospital fund in Greensboro was collected, and an ice cream supper was announced for July 15. Forrest Mendenhall and Miss Valeria Mendenhall were received into the fourth degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Leath
City Grange No
Leath
Polio Hospital Building Fund
Greensboro
Trinity Home Demonstration Club
Forrest Mendenhall
Valeria Mendenhall
Full Military Honors For Sgt. Davis
Funeral services for World War II veteran Sgt William H. Swift Davis were held Sunday afternoon from Koonce Funeral Home chapel. The service featured music and prayers, with full military honors at the grave by H Point Post No. 619 VFW. Members of the honor guard included Commander W L Brown, chaplain S L Carpenter, and color bearers, among others. The source also includes unrelated trivia about elephants and U.S. telephone figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. “Swift” Davis
Chapel of Koonce
Paul Hardin, Jr
Wesley Memorial Methods Church
Willi Lee
Dot Lee
William Lee
Barbara Low
Activ
Alvin Boleoward Horney
Bill Wagner
D. Wagner
Bill Morris
G Callahan
Carl Garrett
Lord Wagner
H Point Post
W.F.W
W L. Brown
E. H. Pope
Mander
T. E. Florence
Chaplai S. L. Carpenter
J. F. Wood, Jr
E. F. Hucks
H. S. Bullock
B. A. Slate
A. McCormick
W. Riley
J. C. Beshears
G. Poston
J. E. Grey
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Eeditor
Adeline Hoover
Woodmen Circle
Academy Group
Marshall E. Ginsberg
N. Main St
Flower Shop, Inc
FTDA
Randolph
Stephens
Stephens Bible Study
M. J. Crowder
Steele Street
W. Loving
Mokee
Funshime
E. Commerce
Charles G. Doak
Exec. Sec’s N. C. Federation of Women's Clubs
Thomasvillian
Holland Tunnel
R. F. S. Harris
Mrs. Harris
North
Harris
South
East
West
Declarer
Oiece
Dummy
Eve Suis
Cydia
Pinkham
Monark
Monark Shade
N. Main
H. M. Washam
Carl Sarvis
Mt. Holly
Minnie Slack Crawford
Wesley Long Hospital
Effie Carter
H. J. Pierce
Durane
Downingtown
Mr. Pierce
T. E. Pierce
Clara Cox
Gena Gallimore
John A. Holmes
Colonial Drive
Millie
G. E.) Crowell
Jewell Sink
Mary Green Mathews
New Orleans
Thomasville Business and Professional Women's Club
BPWC
Jung Hotel
Canal Street
Knox Teague
Richard
Ocean View
Virginia Beach
Virginia
M. M. Teague
Norfolk, Va
WicKenney
William EB. McKenney
America’s Card Authority
NEA Service
Aros
North Ie
Ctor
Trinity Grange
Sgt
Davis
Madagascar
United States
Aah
Pei Eae
Hadmoits Crrolinas
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