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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1937

Page

6

Marian Martin Pattern 9367 For Outdoor Sport Frock

The Enterprise Pattern Dept promotes pattern 9367 a versatile frock for tennis golf walking and business wear with a gored skirt and easy fit. Includes diagrammed Lew chart and offers sizes up to 42 with 3% yards of fabric for size 16. Order by mail with fifteen cents per pattern or twenty five cents for both pattern and book.

Marian Martin Lew Marian Martin Enterprise Pattern Department 18Th St New York N. Y

Quality Club Hosts Box Supper For Team in Pickett Mills

The Quality Club held a monthly meeting at the community house on Friday July 23. An old fashioned box supper organized by the community ladies raised 20 dollars from the box sales to benefit the local baseball team.

Quality Club

Mrs Larry Hammond Feted At Randleman Bridge Party

Mrs Paul Nachbaur hosted a bridge party at the Newlin home on Main Street in Randleman to honor Mrs Larry Hammond of Asheboro the bride. Prizes went to Mrs Hammond and Cora Scott with a linen luncheon set for the honoree. The event featured gladioli floral arrangements and a salad course followed by social guests.

Enterprise Randleman Paul Nachbaur Larry Hammond Asheboro Jack Newlin Main Street Cora Scott Newlin Mesdames Hammond Frank Talley Weaver Lineberry Margaret Newlin Elizabeth Swaim

Altrusans Dinner Meeting Showcased Notable Program

The High Point Altrusa club held a semi monthly dinner at the Sheraton with 18 members and one guest Janet Russell head of the High Point college music department opened with a piano piece Patane drawing applause. Mrs Alice Dickerson spoke on her Cuernavaca Mexico convention trip describing hospitality flowers food and sites. New president Mrs Mary Ballard led a brief business session as Lucille Johnston reported progress on the major club project.

High Point Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel Janet Russell Miss Russell High Point College Patane Alice Dickerson Cuernavaca Mexico Dickerson Mary Ballard Lucille Johnston Vocational Guidance

Legion Auxiliary Unit Gains Honors at North Carolina Meet

Six members of the American Legion Auxiliary from the local unit attended the North Carolina Department meeting in Durham. The group won a merit citation and a certificate of honor for exceeding last year’s membership, and their history by Mrs. John Raper tied for first with the Raleigh unit.

American Legion Auxiliary City North Carolina Department Durham C. A. York Eleventh District T. Mann N.S. Stirewall William J. McAnally J. H. King W. J. Bennett John Raper Raleigh

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compounds Ad

An ad urges women not to nag their husbands and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compounds as a remedy. It argues that a three quarter wife is no wife and encourages adopting a cheerful attitude with the product. The copy invites readers to go smiling through despite cramps and nerves.

Lydia E. Pinkbam

Chidester-Furr Wedding Cards Issued Here

Invitations issued in the city and state announce the marriage of Lois Katherine Chidester to James William Farr on the fourteenth of August at Wesley Memorial Church High Point. A local party at White Lake, N C gathered a group from High Point including the Kivetts Newsom Deaton and others.

Oren Carr Lois Katherine James William Farr Wesley Memorial Church High Point White Lake N. C Norman Kivett Shelton Newsom J. B. Deaton Wayne Douglas Howard Wayne Green Lawrence Lee Fletcher Meadows M. E. McMahon Billy Thomas Myers Sara Myers Bessie Sparks Bonnie Stutts

Local notes include births and visits in Raleigh area

Miss C F Haeflinger welcomes a daughter Jucille Anne born July 28 at Burrus Memorial hospital. Mrs Paul Sullivan recovering after surgery at Guilford General hospital. Several Raleigh residents and relatives travel for visits in Spartanburg and Carolina Beach while others return from trips to Washington New York and Norfolk Virginia Beach.

Miss Leora Hampp Hosts Girl Pentagons Meeting

The Girls' Pentagon club met at 1003 Club Drive last evening with Miss Leora Hampp hosting. Mrs. M. B. Hall led a lecture on apparel and cosmetics, a progressive dinner was planned for the monthly social, and the group voted to honor Miss Lois Chidester bride elect of August. Sixteen members attended and refreshments were served by Miss Hampp and her mother Mrs. C. C. Hampp.

Pentagon Leora Hampp Club Drive Hall Lois Chidester

Hob-Nob Club Fetes Guests Hosts and guests honored

Hob-Nob club and invited guests were entertained by two members Mrs Eula Chase and Archie Chase at the club house last evening. Dancing and refreshments followed with a list of guests including Ethel Kearns Serena Hunsucker Margaret Roach Blanche Williams Kate Workman Elsie Stanley Ernestine Roberson Jessei Smith Billy Lou Richardson Thelma Chandler Evelyn Chandler Mattie Workman Olivia Amos Katharine Lowe Allene Lambe Evelyn Singman Letha Kearns Letha Griggs and Mrs Clemmons plus a roster of male attendees led by Leonard Terry Sid Newnam Dick Lowe Paul Hauser Clyde White and others.

Mrs Eula Chase Archie Chase Ethel Kearns Serena Hunsucker Margaret Roach Blanche Williams Kate Workman Elsie Stanley Ernestine Roberson Jessei Smith Billy Lou Richardson Thelma Chandler Evelyn Chandler Mattie Workman Olivia Amos Katherine Lowe Allene Lambe Evelyn Singman Letha Kearns Letha Griggs Clemmons Messrs Leonard Terry P. Sickler Bill Vance D. E B. Coates Stanberry Frank Robinson Carlton Day Carl H. Millen

Household Arts With Mrs. Farlowe

Mrs. L. L. Farlowe will entertain members of the Household Arts club at its regular meeting Thursday afternoon at 3 30 oclock. The meeting will be held at the D L Baker cabin near the Deep River section and will take the form of an outing.

Births of R. T. Dillon Jr. and Lonnie Wesley Bullard

Mr and Mrs R T Dillon announce the birth of a son R T Dillon Jr on Friday July 23 at 1018 Grace Street. Mr and Mrs Lonnie Bullard announce the birth of a son Lonnie Wesley Bullard on July 23 at their home on route 3 High Point with Mrs Bullard earlier known as Elizabeth Justice.

R. T. Dillon, Jr R. T. Dillon Grace Street

Ladies Bridge Party At Emerywood Club Draws Crowds

Eight tables of contract bridge were in play at Emerywood Country Club for a bi weekly ladies bridge party. Prizes bridge cards went to Miss Sarah Rice of Anderson, the hostesses were Mesdames J Graham Smith and T C Langley, luncheon followed for advance reservations.

Emerywood Country Club Sarah Rice Anderson Pattie Thomas Mesdames J. Graham Smith T. C. Langley John

Church Social Sponsors Monroe Brothers at Union Hill School

The ladies class of Vickery Methodist Protestant church will host Monroe Brothers at Union Hill school on Friday evening. The show starts at eight o'clock with proceeds for the church fund. Public attendance is invited.

Vickery Methodist Protestant Church Monroe Brothers Union Hill School

Miss Helen Clark Speaks to Ward Street Auxiliary

The Woman's Auxiliary of Ward Street M E church held its regular meeting at the church Monday evening with guest speaker Miss Helen Clark a local teacher at Soochow University China. She shared her experiences in China before about a hundred attendees including district secretary Mrs W T Powell and Mrs H W McCain from Wesley Memorial and many from Highland and South Main churches.

Ward Street M. E Helen Clark Soochow University Soochow China Clarke W. T. Poowell H. W. McCain Wesley Memorial Church Hichland South Main

Highland Group Hears Miss Clark

The Woman's Missionary Society of Highland M E church met in the Sunday school room for its regular monthly session. Miss Elizabeth Robbins gave a vocal program with Miss Helen Clark of Coochow China accompanying and lecturing on what the Christian Church has meant to China. Mrs. W A Price led prayer and Mrs H H Robbins conducted Scripture. The meeting ended with hymn and prayer as Mesdames Graves Camp and Yow hosted and served 24 members and seven visitors.

Woman's Missionary Society of Highland M. E. Church W. A. Price H. H. Robbins Elizabeth Robbins Helen Clark Coochow China Mesdames Graves Yow

Watson to Die in Gas Chamber Friday

Governor Hoey refused to intervene for A. W. Watson a 20 year old white man scheduled for execution in the gas chamber Friday for the murder of Thomas Holliday a Martin County filling station worker. Ed Gill said Melvin Coggin a 33 year old Nash County farmer convicted for killing H J Fogle had been reprieved.

Raleigh Hoey A. W. Watson White Thomas Holliday Martin County Edwin Gill Melvin Coggin Nash County H. J. Fogleman

Business Women's Club Plans District Picnic

High Point Business and Professional Women's Clubs will attend the Third district district picnic at Jefferson Country Club Greensboro tomorrow at 6 30 at 6 45 High Point members meet First Presbyterian church for transport Miss Eloise Ward district director and Miss Elizabeth Conrad Charlotte state president will attend as honored guest Invitations were sent to district chapters and a large representation is expected

High Point Business and Professional Women's Jefferson Country Club Greensboro Winston-Salem Lexington Thomasville Asheboro High Point First Presbyterian Church Mise Eloise Ward High Point Group Elizabeth Conrad Charlotte Miss Ward

Used Car Law Conflicts With ICC Rules

Federal Judges Parker Meekine and Hayes ruled the 1937 North Carolina used car statute conflicts with interstate commerce laws. The measure would have required dealers to post a blanket bond for each used car bought outside the state for resale within North Carolina.

Raleigh John J. Parker Isaac M. Meekine Johnson J. Hayes

Chicago Produce Prices Report July 28

Chicago report shows butter 14 612 pounds steady with no price change and eggs 11 687 dozen steady with prices unchanged. Local markets reflect stable dairy and egg offerings in Chicago.

Chicago

Liberty Loss Complaints Span Citywide Concerns

Citizens complain there are few liberties left while noting that many places are expanding freedoms. The remark highlights a tension between perceived restrictions and evolving rights across communities.

Sunshine Club Plans August Overnight Hike

The Sunshine Club previews an overnight hiking event to be announced in this column during August.

The Sunshine Club

Mill Reopens Full Time Welcomes Back Old Staff

The Pickett family reports the mill is operating on full time once more and reunites with the old workers who returned after the third shift had been shut down.

Pickett

Boy Scouts Meet Ahead of Camp Uwharrie Trip

The Boy Scouts of Pickett Cotton Mills Troop No. 23 met on Thursday night July 22 1937 for their regular meeting. They plan to spend next Thursday night at Camp Uwharrie and have begun work on first class tests slated for camp.

Boy Scouts of Pickett Cotton Mills Camp Uwharrie

Garden and Yard Contest At The Mill

Officials of the mill announce a contest with three garden prizes and three yard prizes. First prizes worth 5 dollars for gardens and yards, with judges from the United States Soil Conservation Service. Winners named include Granny Armstrong, Webb Horne, Leonard Williams for gardens and Archie Steelman, B W Jenkins, Herb Grace for yards.

Weezy Parks United States Soil Conservation Service Granny Armstrong Tank S&j

Local residents share visits across town

Elmer Jones of Danville Virginia spent Sunday with his mother Mrs H L Jones on Tryon Street. Mrs Elsie Pruitt, formerly at Guilford General Hospital, is now home at 1105 Redding Street. N G Hemrie visited his brother Lee Hemrie. Mrs Will Board of Reidsville spent a week with her mother Mrs Leslie Hemric on Tryon Street. Miss Myrtle Hopkins visited her sister Mrs Bessie Garner. Miss Oleta Hemric and Mrs Melvin Potts attended the Reavis reunions in Yankinville. Mrs Susie Carter of Danville visited Mrs H Grace and Mr and Mrs M A Childres of Hanes over the weekend.

Elmer Jones Danville L. Jones Tryon Street Elsie Pruitt Guilford General Hospital Redding Street N. G. Hemrie Lee Hemrie Will Board Reidsville Lesllie Hemric Myrtle Hopkins Bessie

One Man Committee to Probe School Inefficiency

Governor to name a one man committee to investigate charges at the Agricultural and Technical College for Negroes in Greensboro. Alumni demanded resignation of Dr. M C E Noble as chairman alleging curtailed courses and improper student examinations linked to syphilis cases on campus.

Raleigh Agricultural and Technical College For Greensboro M. C Noble

Marriage Announcement Edna Oneida Hall to Everett Moody

Mrs. T Hall announces the marriage of her daughter Edna Oneida Hall to Everett Moody on Saturday July 24 in Bennettsville South Carolina. The vows were said before Clerk of Court Henry A Angiers. The bride is the sole daughter of Mrs Hall and attended Randleman High School. The couple were accompanied to Bennettsville by Elmer Moody and Lelia Mae Moody. They will reside with the bride's mother after a short wedding trip.

T. Hall Edna Oneida Everett Moody Bennettsville S. C Henery A. Angiers Moody Hall Randleman High School Elmer Moody Lelia Mae Moody

Birthday party for Carrick child at Main Street home

Mr and Mrs Lester Carrick entertained at their Main Street home for their son's first birthday. The celebration featured a one candle cake as the centerpiece and an ice course for the children. The honoree received many gifts from friends.

Lester Carrick Main Street

Roaring Gap Weekend Gathering Included Hinshaw Family

Mrs John Hinshaw and Worth Hinshaw joined Miss Polly Robertson and Ruth McNeil along with Mr and Mrs Robert Hinshaw of Greensboro and Mr and Mrs Jack Ledbetter of Winston Salem for a Sunday at Roaring Gap. Betty Trogdon of Asheboro visited her grandparents Rev and Mrs J B Trogdon. Mr and Mrs A.

John Hinshaw Worth Hinshaw Polly Robertson Ruth McNeil Robert Hinshaw Greensboro Jack Ledbetter Winston-Salem Roaring Gap Betty Trogdon Asheboro J. B. Trogdon

Fly Eats Its Own Weight in Food Daily

A fly consumes a volume of food equal to its body weight each day according to observations. The behavior highlights high metabolic needs and feeding efficiency in small insects.

Kellogg All-Bran Hailed For Constipation Relief

When taste falters and appetite dips, constipation can follow. The Kellogg All-Bran cereal is promoted as a high bulk food that absorbs water, gently cleanses the system, and provides vitamins and iron. Recommended use is two tablespoons daily, or three times daily for severe cases, served with milk or baked into goods. Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.

All Rovers Kellogg Battle Creek

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Bright Marian Martin Chic Pickett Mills Community News Randleman Bridge E. Williams Archdale Trogdon Mary Lassiter W.R. Lassiter Ernest Talley, Jr Ocean View J. BE. Brown Rockwell R. BE. Alfred J. E. Davidso Jimmy Talmadge Smith Altrusans Legion Auxiliary Unit Department U.S. Veterans’ Hospital Oteen H. A. Newell Henderson C. P. Andrew Harry W. Woodring J. Fred Johnson, Jr Legion J. Allison Hardy Columbus Miss L. R. Wagner Oteen Hospital Rollins BARLY Moffitt’s North Main Margaret Loflin Madge Heath Bridges Street Howard Raper Carl Gibson Washington, D. C New York City Fred C. Munday Mary Dean Lopp Doris Caldwell Norfolk Virginia Beach Paul Sullivan Edward Stirewall Presbyterian Young People’s League of the Orange Presbytery Assembly Training School Presbyterian Louise Ellen Stirewalt Spartanburg, D. C Louisa Fraser J. C. Harrell C. F. Carroll Toney Grubbs Beulah Haywood Nolan Lowe Lester Grubb Carolina Beach Daphne Grubbs Mrs. Farlowe Emerywood Club Ward St. Church Highland Group Miss Clark Watson Business Women’s Club ICC BOY Scouts Ocean Terrace Hotel Wrightsville Beach, N. C MES John A. Snyder Ocean Front Fish, Ib Lard, Ib Addic United Market North Main ST
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