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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1937
Page
6
Port Arthur Texas mother, Mrs. Daniel Gonzales, achieved a remarkable family milestone eighteen months ago by giving birth to a seven pound son just before her second birthday. The article notes unusual ages of mother and children, with a sister Estella born after the mother’s thirteenth birthday, and mentions the Mexican father aged twenty-two.
A clipping lists multiple church events including Truth Seekers meeting at 420 Tate Street at 7 30 tonight hosted by Mrs Edna Myers, ice cream suppers at Mount Pleasant M P Church and Rankin Memorial M P Church Friday and Saturday, Rachel Leonard YWA meeting at Magnolia Court, East Green Street Christian Ladies Aid at 7 30 tonight, Philathes ice cream supper Friday 22 at 6 30 on Queen residence lawn, Calvary Circle Helen Clark Missionary Circle meeting with program notes and two dollar songbook fund, with 12 members and two visitors present.
Miss Marion Elliott honors Miss Lote Chidester with a pink and white bridge shower at the Gibson club rooms on North Main Street. Six tables of bridge, high score won by Miss Sarah Lacy Tomlinson, hostess gifts to the honoree, and lingerie gifts from guests. Attendees include Shirley Farr Marguerite Mann Leora Hampp Margaret Briggs Mildred Furgu rson Mildred Edith Helen Crowder Patricia Hall Sarah Lacy Tomlinson Marguerite Burr ess Mary Lou Moffitt Nancy Gilliam Statesville Helen Davie Clarine Furgurson Nancy Smith Lois Barger Frances Kester Katherine Lowdermilk and others. hosts and guests from names listed.
A Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting at Mrs H A White's Lindsay Street home drew good attendance led by president Mrs J A Bahelman. A Marijuana dangers discussion and Unity Nash World Brotherhood talk highlighted the program with one new member. Swing Club note business followed with Flora Moon presiding in Miss Frances Moon's absence. Members listed include Moon Harriss Callahan Sage Kearns Britt Wilmer Carmichael Overcash. Next meeting at Cy Lake will include a picnic and swimming party. Clarice Marie Farlow born July 20 1987. Twins born to Mr and Mrs Robert Jordan Bassett Va formerly of this city on July 19.
Kerersville notes list visitors and travelers including Mr and Mrs Dorsey Level from St. Louis Me Mrs Wood lack hosts Misses Zora Smith Lara and Dallas Bowmen visiting in Washington Sam Carter of New Smyrna Fla visiting brother Charles Carter Mrs Pete Walker and two children from Roanoke Va with his parents Jim Walker Glenn Michael returns from Fort McPherson Ga Miss Jane Polt Greensboro guest of Shirley Ragland Mrs Jewel Banke visiting relatives in Kansas City Mo George Masten Detroit Mich staying with relatives Mrs Tom Street returns from Shelby Miss Bessie McKaughn and D BE McKaughn at Newlands N C Mr and Mrs O R York and son Michael motor trip through California Byron Stanley family holiday in Stuart Va Mrs T M Roberta visiting relatives in Newton Mrs Richard Whitaker returns from West Chester Pa Mrs P J Nash Mattie Leak Kathryn Bellamy Pete Nash return from Myrtle Beach S C Ralph Cooke also back from Myrtle Beach S C.
Mrs. iarold Mckee at 1103 North Main received her aunt Mrs. Peter Jenson of Napavine and cousin Leonard Deskins of Chehalis. Mrs. H. W. Garbee of Alta Vista Va. visits Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Reep at 510 West Broad. T. D. Nicholson and Mrs. Nicholson depart for New York. Corbett and Jack Willie return from Roanoke, Va. after their father’s illness and death.
MANTEO July 22 North Carolina Day was observed during the 350th anniversary celebration. Governor Clyde R. Hoey will speak tonight before Paul Green's pageant drama The Lost Colony. Virginia figures addressed by Dr J H Eckenrode and Captain J H Hoover sent brief remarks.
The Mission school run by Mrs. Galveston McNeil at Mrs. Emma Hurd's Martin street home closes tomorrow after a week of daily sessions from 9 to 12. Ages 6 to 15 attended, with 28 pupils initially and steady enrollment. Bible sewing and cooking were taught, prizes for excellence will be awarded, and refreshments served. The program is under the Missionary Baptist churches.
Mrs G C Leflin announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Katherine Lee to James Ralph Nunn on Saturday July 17 in Reidsville New York. The bride wore a ping chiffon gown with white lace and lived with her mother at 508 Thissell Street High Point. Mr Nunn is the son of Mr and Mrs J M Nunn of Liberty.
Betty Willis Jackie Willis Mrs Corbett Willis and family of 1661 East Green street depart for Washington D C and points north for a ten day vacation. Eleanor Melichampe of Washington D C visits at H D Sears home. Frances Gueth leaves for Myrtle Beach to visit Julia Coe at the Colonial Inn for about a month.
Atlantic City July 22 Women’s clubs urged to elect leaders for ability and vision not charm or social ease. Miss Lena M. Phillips warned against choosing only well dressed, affable backslappers and stressed directness and efficiency. She noted the repeal of the federal husband and wife employment ban in government service and urged women to push for real change rather than talk.
Nora Dix and James Upton were married July 10 at a Greensboro Nazarene church. The bride, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dix of Randleman, wore navy blue. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. John Upton of Randleman and works at Commonwealth Hosiery mill. They will live with Miss Martha Dix in Naomi. Many relatives attended the ceremony and reception.
Mrs. Tish Hughes was delightfully surprised at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Turner in Worthville on Sunday to celebrate her birthday. A bountiful dinner was shared under the shade trees on the spacious lawn with all present.
Mrs Howard Smith left Saturday for a visit with her sister Mrs Sam Vincannon in Washington D C Sam Hughes of Burlington spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs L Hughes Miss Ruth McNell of North Wilkesboro has accepted a position with Pollyane Beauty shop Dr and Mrs J L Stokes were visitors in Oxford Dr and Mrs A B Freeman and children left Sunday for a vacation at Myrtle Beach Mr and Mrs A B Beasley are spending a week at Myrtle Paul Bell left Sunday for Washington D C after spending a week with his parents Mr and Mrs R P Bell
A meteor described as white hot on the surface could be 400 degrees cooler inside, revealing extreme thermal gradients.
Henry Grady Owens principal of High Point high school has returned from Lake Junaluska where he taught at Duke university's summer school. He will be in his office from 9 a.m. to 12 noon each morning for the rest of the week to complete transcript records or other pupil records. Students should call during those hours.
The Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court unanimously upheld a ruling barring the Communist Party from the 1937 primary and general election ballots in New York.
In Deep River area chicken thefts have surged with several homes visited three to five times. Farmers report losing entire flocks to prowlers over recent weeks.
Asheboro July 23 Special Mrs Alton Dail and Mrs Buren Parks hosted the National Bridge club meeting at the Dail home. Three tables played with Doris Milke winning high prize and Stanton Presnell second. Frances Lewis received a visitor prize. Husbands joined for Barn Yard Golf and lawn games followed by homemade ice cream and cake.
Miss Clara Cetwick and Miss Minnie Cetwick hosted an informal dinner Tuesday for Cetwick Silk Mills office staff at the Old Hickory Cafe. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hinton Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. B. Milhs, Jimmy Williams, and George Graces. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Graves could not attend. Centerpiece of red riannias and gladioli arranged by Mrs. Curry Loftin. The Misses Cetwick visit from Bradford, Pennsylvania.
Refiners adopt copper to sweeten the smell of gas by masking odors. The metal neutralizes the stink without reducing the gas’s potency or power.
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