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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1932

Page

6

Shower Honors Bride. Garden Club Officers Re-elected

Mrs. Hannah White hosted a lawn shower for Mrs. Alton Finn with four bridge tables and prizes. High score went to Relia Payne. Jessie Crowson earned consolation. The honoree received gifts and an ice course followed by visiting guests. Also, Mrs. H. A. White was re elected as president of the High Point Council of Garden Clubs. A canning demonstration by Addie Houston inspired local women, with plans for August. Birth announcements include Edwin Donald Taylor and Jack Edward Hearne. Annie Lee Brewer is recovering from surgery.

Alton Finneh Mildred Johnson Trinity Hannah White Relia Payne Jessie Crowson Flinchum Oscar Frye Jamnita Andrews Bess Virginia Kathleen Johnson Jewel Parrish Carrie Phillips Louise Massey Mary Neal Brown Spencer, N. Co Buren Andrews Birtie White High Point H. A. White High Point Council of Garden Clubs Lindsay Street H. A. Millis R. H. Sechrest Fred Thomas Burbank W. G. Reich Goodwill Blake Thompson John Hedrick J. F. Hayden P. W. Flagge

Local People News Roundup: Visits and a Birth

Residents and travelers gathered in the area with visits to homes on Park Street Winston-Salem road and Centennial avenue. A birth announcement notes Rev. and Mrs. Willey welcoming son Thomas Jr. on July 13.

T. H. Willey Thomas, Jr

Lost Ugly Fat and Kruschen Salts Promise Weight Loss

A 29 year old woman reports losing 18 pounds using Kruschen Salts, weighing 159 pounds at 5 ft 8 in with a normal 33 inch waist and 43 inch hips. She notes improved energy and youthfulness, credits the salts, and advises diet changes to avoid pastry and fatty meats. The ad promotes a four week bottle and promises money back if not satisfied.

London England Adv

Visitor Honored by Miss Rucker at Thomasville

Miss Mary Rucker entertained at her home 200 West Main Street on Monday afternoon honoring her houseguest Miss Margaret Cecil of Lexington. High score winner was Miss Mary Faison Covington who received a card. Miss Cecil received a novelty necklace. Attendees included Isabel Boyles Phyllis Alexander Maxine Hall Dorothy Moore Willa Mae Everhart and Mary Rucker. Mr and Mrs Meade Hite left for Moore's Springs for the week. Delegates from Culbreth Harris Post American Legion and Legion Auxiliary to Asheville meeting returned. others attending included Mr and Mrs Clarence Tomlinson Mrs C A Cox Mrs A R Swaim and Phil Shuford.

Thomasville Mary Rucker Bridge Weet Main Street Margaret Cecil Lexington Mary Faison Covington Cecil Culbreth- Harris American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Asheville Paul Green Mamie Harris H. G. Early Ellis H. Davis Clarence Tomlinson C. A Cox A. R. Swaim Phil Shuford

Newby and Newby Return From Chicago Furniture Show

Cc H Newby and W F Newby returned Saturday from Chicago where they attended the furniture show.

Cc. H. Newby W. F. Newby Chicago

Little Marcia Black Improves After Illness

Little Marcia Black daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Black was removed to her home on Lexington Avenue Tuesday after a period of critical illness. She is improving but remains unable to receive visitors.

Marcia Black Arthur Black Lexington Avenue High Point Hospital

Hoover family at Camp Yonahlensee visit Blowing Rock

Mr and Mrs G M Hoover and daughter Alicene Hoover spent Sunday at Camp Yonahlensee near Blowing Rock visiting Mary Alice Hoover who is spending a month there.

G. M. Hoover Alicene Hoover Camp Yonahlessee Blowing Rock Mary Alice Hoover Mrs. Hoover

Jernigan Family Visiting From Nashville North Carolina

Mr and Mrs EB C Jernigan of Nashville NC arrived Sunday for a visit with Mrs Frank D Jones at her West Main Street home. They were accompanied by their young daughters Susanne and Peggy Marie in attendance.

EB. C. Jernigan Nashville N. C

Roanoke Weekend Visit Ties Grimes and Tudor Families

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Grimes spent the weekend in Roanoke Virginia visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Tudor. They were accompanied home by Miss Elizabeth Tudor who will visit friends here for two weeks.

Luther Grimes Roanoke W. H. Tudor Elizabeth Tudor

Mrs Harris Taken For Operation On Kern Street

Mrs A H Harris of Kern Street was taken to City Memorial hospital Wednesday for an operation. She is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.

R. A. Coz Guilford General Hospital A. H. Harris Kernstreet City Memorial Hospital

Grimeses Travel to Visit Friends in Warsaw and Wilmington

Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Grimes left today for a visit with friends in Warsaw and Wilmington.

Forrest Grimes Warsaw Wilmington

Mrs Jessie Shelley Visits Relatives in Greensboro

Mrs Jessie Shelley staying with Mrs G M Hoover spent Sunday in Greensboro visiting relatives and sharing time with family.

Jessie Shelley G. M. Hoover Greensboro

Mrs. T. B. Rucker Visits Winston-Salem Relatives

Mrs. T. B. Rucker of Winston-Salem spent Tuesday visiting her mother Mrs. George Yow and other relatives and friends in the area.

T. 8. Rucker Winston- Salem George Yow

Stone announce birth of daughter Martha Anita

Mr and Mrs J W Stone announce the birth of a daughter Martha Anita on Sunday July 10 at their home in the Allen Apartments Hill Street Asheboro They are former residents of High Point.

F. R. Hearne Jack Edward Park Street J. W. Stone Martha Anita Allen Apartments Hill Street Asheboro Mrs. Stone High Point

Kaplan Hosts Bridge Dinner in Greensboro

Mr and Mrs J H Kaplan entertained last night at their Greensboro home with a bridge dinner. Guests of honor were Mr and Mrs J B E Green and Mrs Ben Kudisher of Brooklyn NJ, visiting Mr and Mrs B Green in High Point. Circle Seven of the First Methodist Protestant Church Auxiliary will serve homemade ice cream cake and lemonade tonight from 7 to 10 on Mrs Gorrel Payne’s lawn at 1106 Blaine Avenue. Lotus Club meets Friday at 3 30 p m with Mrs M F Crooks at 526 North Hamilton Street.

J. H. Kaplan Greensboro J. BE. Green Ben Kudisher Brooklyn N. J B. Green High Point First Methodist Protestant Church Lotus Club M. F. Crooks North Hamilton Street

Play Sweaters Knit With Gay Chic For Summer Wear

A NEA service feature notes sweaters this season blend fashion and function with a fitted look. Descriptions include a Copenhagen blue design with an oblong neck and puffed sleeves, a sun tan mesh sweater with a V-neck, and a black gray white ombre zigzag piece, all featuring long sleeves and pearling at wrists and neck.

Fortnam and Mason Joan Savoy Nea Copenhagen Blue

Endeavor Society to Present Professor Pepp Friday

The Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society of the First M. P. church will stage a three act farce titled Professor Pepp by Walter Ben Hare this Friday at 8 pm in the Ray street school auditorium. A small admission will be charged and the public is invited.

Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society First M. P. Church Professor Pepp Walter Ben Hare Ray Street McCanless High Point College Mr. Buttonbuster J. H. Moran Howard Green Robert Russell Sim Batty C. L. Gray Peddler Benson

Dinner guests and travel plans noted in Winston Gale report

Mrs Bud Kearns and Mrs A B Elam of High Point and Mrs Homer Sink of Thomasville were dinner guests of Miss Ruth Shore at her Winston Gale home Wednesday night. Miss Ruth Coltrane departs tomorrow for Durham to visit relatives for several weeks.

Bud Kearns A. B. Elam High Point Homer Sink Thomasville Ruth Shore Winston Gale Ruth Coltrane Durham

Fireworks Boom In Hong Kong And Macau Trade Largest Factory

Business is booming in Hongkong and Macau with the south China firecracker industry growing. Officials cite large orders from the Dutch East Indies and the United States, which imports about $800000 worth of fireworks annually.

Hongkong Macao South China Dutch East Indies United States

New Forearm Water Wings Marketed as Swimming Aid

New inflatable forearm supports with an air valve replace chest worn water wings. The devices attach to the forearm with straps and aid novices in swimming.

New York

Little Nancy Lou Waitman Birthday Party at Greensboro Street

Lexington observers report Nancy Lou Waitman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Cliff Waitman, celebrated her second birthday with about eighteen children at their Greensboro street home. Blue pink decor, balloons, games, a cake with the number 2, ice cream, and mint favors followed a party agenda.

Lexington Nancy Lou Waitman Cliff Waitman Greensboro Street

Sermon on Temperance Set by Dr. J. C. Leonard

Dr. J. C. Leonard of First Reformed Church will preach a special temperance sermon Sunday at 11 AM. All members of the local WCTU are invited and every interested person is urged to attend.

J. C. Leonard First Reformed Church

Annola Flying Field Opening At Reeds With Air Show

The Annola flying field at Reeds will open over the weekend with an air show next Sunday afternoon. Charlie Lohr, a well known aviator, will be in charge and promises stunting exhibitions parachute jump and wing walking as features. The field is located on the property of Mrs Annie Grimes and is named in her honor.

Annola Reeds Charlie Lohr Annie Grimes

Davidson County Men Pass State Medical Exam

The successful applicants who recently passed the medical examination of the state include Davidson county young men John Montgomery Andrew son of Abv and Mrs J D Andrew Olin Grady Fritz eldest son of Mr and Mrs D T Fritz Max Evans Whicker son of Mr and Mrs P B Whicker and Henry Clay Grubb Jr son of Mrs H C Grubb. Capt C W Trice Confederate veteran aged 89 suffered a heart attack Saturday morning at his East Center Street home and remains very ill. Mrs Edgar E Jones of Walterboro South Carolina a daughter arrived Sunday night to be at her father's bedside.

Davidson County John Montgomery Andrew J. D. Andrew Olin Grady Fritz D. T. Fritz Max Evans Whicker P. B. Whicker Henry Clay Grubb, Jr H. C. Grubb C. W. Trice East Center Street Edgar E. Jones Walterboro S. C

Garden Club Meeting Prominent Guest Speaker Friday

The local Garden club will meet Friday morning at Mrs. B. C. Philpott's home on West Second Avenue with guest speaker Mrs. T. W. Andrews of High Point. All members urged to attend and bring a visitor.

B. C. Philpott West Second Avenue T. W. Andrews High Point

Lexington Legion Auxiliary Attendees List Names

Attendees at the State Department meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary include Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Olive Mr. W H Phillips Mr. and Mrs. M H Shumway Mr. and Mrs. H R Shoaf Mr. and Mrs. L E Motley L A Caswell Mr. and Mrs. John Toten Cletus Welch Joe McCrary Mrs. Minnie Layden Carl Tussey Raymond Earnhardt Ray Sechriest Stanton Bennett and Robert Williams. The Bessie Hunt circle of the

Lexington State Department American Legion and Auxiliary Hubert Olive W. H. Phillips M. H. Shumway H. R. Shoaf L. E. Motley L. A. Caswell John Toten Cletus Welch Joe McCrary Minnie Layden Carl Tussey Raymond Earnhardt Ray Sechriest Stanton Bennett Robert Williams

Calotabs promise easy liver cleanse with one tablet

Old style calomel fell out of favor for griping and after effects. Calotabs claim a safe, tasteless one night laxative that leaves the liver clean by morning. Genuine Calotabs come in checkerboard packages with fixed prices. refunds offered if not delighted.

Coggins Family Leaves Milford Georgia for Home

George Coggins left Friday night to join his wife and children who have been with relatives in Milford Georgia for several weeks. The Cog gins family will return in about a week.

George Coggins Milford Coggins

Barbee Family Visiting Relatives in Albemarle

Mr and Mrs L L Barbee and their son Gilbert are visiting relatives in Albemarle.

Mrs. L. L. Barbee Gilbert Albemarle

Mrs E H Hege Spends Weekend With Traveling Husband

Mrs E H Hege spent the week end with her husband who is working in Thomasville.

E. H. Hege Thomasville

Social Visit In High Point Neighborhood

Mrs. Robert Conrad and children Nell and Bobby, along with Mrs. Minnie Hinkle of High Point, spent Saturday with Mrs. H. O. Hege on West Fifth Street.

Robert Conrad Nell Bobby Minnie Hinkle High Point O. Hege W. Fifth Street

Sheroff Family Returns From Asheville Trip

Mr and Mrs D 8 Sheroff and sons Slim Everett and Fred have returned from a trip to Asheville.

Sheroff and Sons Slim, Everett Fred Asheville

Mrs Hackney and party plan Myrtle Beach cottage week

Mrs Fred Hackney visits Greenville South Carolina to see relatives. Mrs J O Boaze and daughter Meredith join a group of friends at Myrtle Beach South Carolina and will spend the week at Allendale cottage.

J. O. Boaze Meredith Myrtle Beach 8. C Allendale Cottage

Mrs L M Grimes Returns From Baltimore Hospital

Mrs. L. M. Grimes has returned from a Baltimore hospital and is now undergoing treatment in Winston-Salem.

L Gordon and Sam Mar Visit Myrtle Beach

L Gordon and Sam Mar spent the weekend at Myrtle Beach enjoying seaside recreation and relaxation.

L. Gordon Sam Margrave Myrtle Beach

Miss Katheryn Hall Visited Relatives in Montgomery County

Miss Katheryn Hall spent the week with relatives in Montgomery County. Local social notes mark the visit as a brief household gathering and a common regional activity.

Miss Marjorie Powers Visits Miss Margaret Moore

Miss Marjorie Powers of High Point visits Miss Margaret Moore on Salisbury Street to spend time together and share a social call.

Marjorie Powers High Point Margaret Moore Salisbury Street

Sunday Ball Discussion Sparks Raleigh Meeting

A special Raleigh Ministerial Association session is called for this morning to discuss Sunday baseball.

Raleigh Raleigh Ministerial Association

Texas-Spain to United States: Six regimes over the state

A historical sequence traces rule over Texas from the Spanish period through Spain and Mexico eras, the Texas Republic, the Confederacy, and finally the United States. Each regime reshaped borders, governance, and identity across the region.

State of Texas Spain France Mexico Texas Republic Confederate States The United States

New Wonderful Face Powder MELLO GLO Ad

An advertisement for MELLO GLO face powder promises a youthful complexion. It claims to prevent large pores hide wrinkles and lines and stay on longer with a new French process. Sold at Mann Drug Stores and Eckerd's.

Mann Drug Stores Eckerd’s Adv

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Garden Club Council Miss Houston Addie Houston Guilford County Springfield Friends Community Church Wilburn Taylor Edwin Donald Annie Lee Brewer East Green Street Will Beld Moffitt’s North Main Street B. A. Litten Rantoul, IL Mrs. Litten Cora Johnston Marjorie Warford Chattanooga Mrs. T. I. Warford Winston-Salem Road City J. J. Kirkman Tate Sechrest Archdale W. L. Shook South Sergeant H. W. Alexander Maxwell Field, Ala Sergeant Alexander J. R. Alexander Alexander Parkway Jessie Williams Ina McAdams Centennial Avenue Irene Reynolds Ralph Vance Jack Bulla Wilma Wanamaker Annie Lee Moorer C. G. Dantzler Bowman D. C Rucker Legion Mrs. Meade Hite Moore's Springs Mrs. Kaplan Lilly Wade Endeavor Society Lexington Society Catawba College Salisbury Curry F. Lopp C. F. McCrary J. M. Neese Dorothea Dorsett Edna Thompson Virginia McCrary Lilla Belle McCrary Lela Hed Elizabeth Ruth Leonard M. E. Church Katie Brown Pickard Circle John Craver Fred Everhart Mary Carmichael W. L. Cripliver Matthew Morgan L. EB. Motley Hayes First Baptist Church John Lopp Howard Jones Mary Yarborough Co. M. Wall, Sr Carroll Wall West Third Avenue Bessie Hunt Fred Hackney Greenville Yow’'s Funeral Yow's Funeral Home Yow’s Funeral Home Nelly
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