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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1938

Page

6

Local social notes roundup of visiting relatives and guests

Mrs. Willis Slane returns from Western North Carolina with Meredith and Jack Slane at summer camps near Asheville Camp Rock Brook and Camp Sapphire. Many families host friends and relatives visiting from Virginia Beach Lebanon Pa Horry Hall and Alabama amid hospital stays and travel to Myrtle Beach and Brook Green Garden.

Willis Slane North Carolina Meredith Jack Slane Asheville Camp Rock Brook Camp Sapphire Slane Virginia Beach J. W. Harriss

Church Social Highland W M Eagerly Meets Tuesday

Church groups across Highland announce Tuesday evening meetings at 7 30 PM with notices for the Highland Missionary Society Rachel Leonard V W A First Baptist church Intermediate Christian Endeavor First Evangelical and Reformed church Pisgah Baptist Oak Hill Friends church Philathea class and a Friday covered dish supper at the Oak Hill annex with a small admission and program to start at 7 PM

Oak Hill Oak Hill Friends Church

Christian Endeavor Meeting at Henderson Home

The First Evangelical and Re formed church group meets this evening at 7 30 at Miss Helen Hendersons home 431 Burton street with Miss Margaret Link in charge. All members encouraged to attend and unaffiliated young people are invited to join.

Christian Endeavor Society of the First Evangelical and Reformed Church Helen Henderson Burton Street Margaret Link

Mrs Bert Kirkman Stricken by Heart Attack at Home

Mrs Bert Kirkman, of Rockford Road, suffered a severe heart attack late Saturday night. Her condition improved this morning and she plans to enter a hospital today or tomorrow for treatment.

Harry M. Scoggins East Washington Street Guilford General Hospital Bert Kirkman Rockford Road

Rubber industry powers automotive production share

It is estimated that 80 percent of rubber industry outputs are used in automobile manufacturing, highlighting the sector's dominant role in vehicle production.

Blewbury Votes Against Street Lamps in Unanimous Pact

In Blewbury England the village council or residents vote unanimously against installing street lamps. The decision reflects local preference for darkness and preservation of rural character. No further details available.

Blewbury England

Ace in No Trump Decisive in Bridge Nine Tricks

In a no trump contract Waltman reasons advancement of the ace would kill a spade stopper. He plays the ace on the first trick then proceeds to win hearts and clubs, after West returns a spade and East follows. Waltman wins nine tricks, fulfilling the contract with a sequence of precise plays.

West East Waltman

Contract Problem watches West play to make four spades

After West opens with the ace of clubs and continues with a small club, East returns a club. By observing this play, South can plan to make four spades, achieving his contract. The hand layout shows West holding 9852, AQOdT4, KJ10, A732. East with QJ10, J63. South with 7054, 10654, .13, K52.

West East South

Dick Schwartz Honored With Theater Party Today

Miss Besa Schwartz joins hospitality with Mrs. Harry Schwartz of Lebanon Pa visiting in her home to honor her son Dick on his seventh birthday. Guests gathered at 2 pm at the Schwartz residence then to a local theater and a drugstore for refreshments for nine young attendees.

Lebanon, Pa Mrs. I. Schwartz Lindsay Street Besa Schwartz Harry 4. Schwartz Lebanon Schwartz Dick Schwartz Pegsy Jack Ridge Billy Schwartz Dickie Schwartzberg Helen Ruth Jacobs Henry Shavitz Paul Freedman Teasa Bloom

M P Quarterly Meeting Planned at Kernersville

The third quarterly conference of Methodist Protestant churches in Kernersville-South Winston convenes at Pine Grove church on Saturday July 30 at 2 30 p m Dr J E Pritchard of High Point will preside Miss Hazel Hendrix is secretary Rev C B Way will present a three month church work summary Reports by Sunday school superintendents and other church officials will follow An item of business is tabulation of votes for the next annual conference delegate Two candidates are running with the winner to be announced

Kernersville Kernersville-South Winston Pine Grove Church J. E Pritchard Hich Point North Carolina Hazel Hendrix Kerenrsville C. B. Way Group of Churches

First Kernersville Man Receives Amateur Radio License

Tom Stuart becomes Kernersville's first resident granted an amateur radio license. His station operates from his Cherry Street home and he reports contacts with radio stations in more than 20 states.

Tom Stuart Kernersville Mr Stuart Cherry Street Mr. Stuart

Rev J P Pegg Back From Pine Grove Revival Tour

Rev J P Pegg returned to his Henderson home after finishing revival services at Pine Grove Methodist Protestant church two miles north of Kernersville. He stayed with Pastor C B Way and family at the Methodist Protestant parsonage on Cherry Street during the week.

J. P. Pegg Henderson Pine Grove Methodist Protestant Church Kernersville C. B. Way Cherry Street

Truth as Guide in Sunday Lessons Across Christian Science Churches

Sunday religious services in Christian Science settings focused on Truth with the Golden Text from Psalms 86 11 and Psalms 108 8 4. The Lesson-Sermon cited biblical passages praising God among peoples and nations and warned against seeking truth through finite mortal beliefs. It quotes Science and Health by Mark Baker Eddy urging spiritual understanding over ritual offerings.

Christian Science Mark Baker Eddy

Noah Webster Speller Tops Longtime American Textbook

The Old Blue Back Speller has achieved record sales and long usage, outlasting other American textbooks for more than 150 years.

Noah Webster

Import Reed Allophones in U S Accordions and Crops

Reeds in most U S plano accordions are imported from Italy and Germany. South Dakota State College reports a sheep breed without wool on face and legs. U S crops show 40 percent of corn fed to swine 20 percent to horses 20 percent to cattle and 15 to 20 percent for humans.

United States Italy Germany South Dakota State College

Indians Cultivated Dent Flint and Sugar Corn in America

Historical note highlights Native American agriculture with dent, flint, popcorn, and sugar corn varieties grown across the continent. The text reflects early crops and native crop diversity.

America

Mrs. Maury Cralle Feted in Thomasville Social

Mrs. Frank Murr hosted a Friday aftenoon party in Thomasville to honor Mrs. Maury Cralle of Long Island New York. Bridge at three tables, flowers, salads and sweets followed. Attendees included Ralph Wilson Walter Rapp and many others with gifts for the guest of honor.

Maury Cralle Long Island, N. Y Cc. C. Muse Frank Murr Mr. Ee Thomasville New York Long Teland N. Y Dave Macfester

Bridge Party Honors Miss Covington Before Lam beth Nuptials

Mesdames W E Tomlinson and Alvah Boyles hosted a Sunday afternoon bridge party at Rise Avenue to honor Miss Katherine Covington ahead of her wedding to James E Lambeth Jr. Dahlias decorated the rooms as four contract tables were played. The top score prize was dusting powder awarded to Mrs Claude Green along with a traveling prize of a dainty tea set of china.

Claude Green

Advice Column Inquiry to Marjorie Mansfield

Readers address their questions about problems to Marjorie Mansfield in care of The Enterprise. Letters will be answered in these columns.

Marjorie Mansfield

Dear Miss Mansfield Advice From an Elderly Man

An ill man asks guidance about living with his sister or joining his daughter. He praises his sister’s 15 years of care after his wife’s death, notes his daughter and son in law prefer themselves and money, and suggests supporting his sister with his soon to arrive pension while staying where he is.

South America

Family dispute over living arrangements and money

A letter describes discomfort with an upstairs room and strained relations with a sister in law. The writer worries about money, pension money, and causing trouble while considering moving to live with their daughter. The tone reflects family tensions and a potential change in living arrangements.

Practical counsel on handling family support respectfully

The text advises telling your daughter you feel settled and content, and that you are glad to assist your sister financially in return for her generosity. It emphasizes a friendly, pleasant tone and offers to visit, but notes you can be most helpful where you are for now.

Flat Foot Filoogie Sparks Jazz Debate and City Rescue Tale

The piece notes the jazz hot lick Flat Foot Filoogie and similar riffs by Slim, Slaw, and Art Shaw, with legal questions about copying riffs. It then recounts a rescue story where the city police emergency squad frees Peggy the fox terrier and rescues another puppy, with animal advocates observing. It ends with a Swedish royal visit where Crown Prince Bertil balks at chicken at banquets while his father samples smorgasbord offerings in New York.

George Ross New York Slim and Slaw Art Shaw John Boy Shaw Police Peggy Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Pegay Sweden Crown Prince Bertil State Department

Wedding Weekend Rehearsal and Breakfast Gatherings Planned

D C hosts a bridal party dinner at the Alexander residence after rehearsal. Misses Willa Mae Everhart and Wavel Bumgardner cut cake at Everhart home on Salem Street. Mr. and Mrs. Raeford Barbour of Greensboro with Doris Williams host a wedding breakfast at the Sheraton Hotel in High Point, final event before the wedding, followed by a reception at the Williams home on School Street.

Josephine Williams Robert Williams John Hawks Tasker Greensboro Asheville Main Street M. E Co. M. Pickens Miss Williams F. J. Alexander Douglas Hall Doris Willians Wavel Bumgardner Gladys Black Peggy Burch Alma Ruth Brandt Bridge Charles C. Robbins, Jr Spruce Pines Herbert C. Cartlandt F. I. Alexander Wash Ington D. C Alexander Willa Mae Everhart Miss Everhart Salem Street Sheraton Hotel High Point Raeford Barbour Doris Williams Mrs. Williams School Street

North Carolina Vacation Return and Local Visits

Misses Jessie Blair and Ollie Phillips returned home after a week in western North Carolina. Mrs. W. F. Rader and Holland Rader of Newton visited here Sunday en route to High Point municipal lake where Mrs. Rader was honored at a picnic on her birthday by her children. Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Rowe and daughter Katherine Rowe with Catherine Mae Propst of Lenoir visited Mrs. Rowe's sister Mrs. D. E. Hoover Sunday.

Jessie Blair Ollie Phillips North Carolina W. F. Rader Holland Rader Newton High Point Municipal Lake Rader W. W. Rowe Katherine Rowe Catherine Mae Propst Lenoir Mrs. Rowe D. E. Hoover

French Ambassador to Speak at State Library Association

The State Library and Historical Association will hold its annual session on December 2 with the French ambassador as principal speaker. Dr C C Crittenden, secretary, announced the invite to Count Rene Doynel de Saint Quentin, the diplomat slated to attend.

Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Hotel Henry Averill Raleigh State Library and Historical Association C. C. Crittenden Monsieur Count Rene Doynel de Saint-Quentin

Administration Faces Problems Deciding Action In Georgia Race

In Georgia the Democratic senatorial primary presents unusual administration concerns as two candidates oppose Roosevelt policies. President may endorse the New Deal candidate Lawrence Camp, while George and Talmadge build strong factions. Camp, linked to Russell, faces McRae who backs Townsend. Talmadge rallies, shaping support as the President weighs Georgia influence and Camp’s prospects.

Georgia Ragsdale Hington U. S S Lawrence Camp Camp Richard B. Russell, Jr Walter F. George Eugene Talmadge William G. McRae Atlanta Talmadge

Long and varied career noted in historical association remarks

The article lists prominent figures associated with the organization over its long history, including Theodore Roosevelt and Taft, and recounts lineage links to North Carolina legislators. It mentions forthcoming members and family legacies in the House, including A. B. Blalock and George T. Davis, with references to ancestral members.

Ihs Association Theodore Roosevelt William Howard Taft Viscount James Bryce William E. Dodd Jules J. Jusser

Colorful hues echo in days of the week

A folkloric claim links color perception to a sound heard and extends this to each day name. The idea suggests a shared sensory association across people, implying a universal pattern in language and perception.

Century Birthday of John Muir Is Noted

A brief Biographical sketch recalls John Muir born in 1838 in Scotland near Dunbar. It traces his move to America with his family, settlement in Wisconsin, and early life influences from nature and exploration as he began a life that would follow the naturalist path.

John Muir Scotland Dunbar John Muir America Glasgow David Sarah Mr. Muir Buffalo

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Hames Amos Jimmy Corrigan Mystic Beach Lizzie Gooch Burrus Memorail Hospital J. W. Hardin Billy and Jimmy Graham Lurile Johnston Sunset Drive Rebecca Turner Baatohoga, Ala Miss Letty Jester Harry J. Schwartz Guy Martin Burrus Memorial Hospital Borden Abernethy William B. Abernethy Chapel Hill R. E Ranson Colonial Drive O. B. Malpass W. P. Morehead Mamie Kathleen Malpass Iris Culler Theo Wright Myrtle Beach N. C Brook Green Garden Highland W. M Highland Missionary Society Rachel Leonard W.W. A Pisgah Philatheas Philathea Pisgah Paptist Church Ihe M. J. Bowen Franklin Street McKenney William FE. McKenney American Contract Bridge League Saqia S&w North C. F Reading Asbury Park N. J N. Opener—& A Claire Trevor Clark Andrews Hawaii Miss Trevor Claiborne Pennington Misses Covington Evelyn Lyles Jennie Reid Newby Evelyn Baker Evelyn Webb Peggy Hite Isabel Boyles Mary Johnson Lambeth Louise McMillan Ellen May Pegg Mesdames C. F. Gibson Bertram Heathcote Douglas Crutchfield Glenn Pennington James E. Lambeth Mansonio Miss Mansfield Capital Shorts Dionne Twins Ae Dionne Oliva Dionne Cal Ontario Myrtle Dionne Washington Jonio E. J. Dionne Naval Station George Democratic Tal the Watson Watson Ator Russell Sena Ely Mr. Vest A. B. Blalock Anson Raleigh Co. E. Hamilton, Jr Gaston George T. Davis Davis Ray Milwaukee Europe
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