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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1936

Page

7

Society And Club News Miss Madeline Hoover

Society notes highlight Miss Madeline Hoover at local gatherings with upcoming events and club engagements. Members welcome her presence and note her involvement in community efforts and social duties.

Wesley Memorial Auxiliary Hosts Conference President Meeting

Wesley Memorial Auxiliary held a separate meeting of the West Missionary Society with Mrs Orset Murrey presiding. Mrs Weaver spoke on the Southern Methodism council in Dallas and the home missions jubilee as 118 deaconesses attended. An informal reception followed with punch and cake in the church dining room.

West Missionary Society of Ijty Memorial Orset Murrey Weevier Greensboro Auost Is. H. W. McCain Roland Holton Weaver Center Forrest Murray J. Eirkman Mur Dist R. T. Amos J. Gurney Briggs W. Hall Clarice Bowman Home Missions Wesley Memorial Murray

Jewish Women Luncheon Concludes Year At Hotel

The High Point Council of Women held its final spring luncheon yesterday at the Hotel. Rev. A Sykes spoke on religion and world peace, urging individual adherence to peace as a religious precept. Duke Institute of International Relations sessions were announced for June 18 at Duke University and members were urged to attend. New officers were installed, with Mrs. Harry Jacobs succeeding Mrs. Tobias, who received a token of appreciation.

High Point Council of Women Sam Tobias Ded Ben R Duke Institute of Internaional Relations Duke University Council Toom Tobias Ring Sam Hyman Jake Harris Harry Jacobs

Local Notes On Public Visits And Family Events

About People W. Burge at Burrus Memorial Hospital recovering from appendicitis. Otis Nance announces birth of Iris Gail May 30 at home 708 South Hamilton. Miss Myrtle Poore returns from Guilford College for the summer. Mrs. J. L. Shank and son Michael from Annapolis are visiting en route to California. Miss Dorothy Kirkman returns from Sanford to summer with Kirkman family. Charles Osment Jr. leaves for two weeks with Sallie Harr e in Reidsville. Miss Sarah Brandon returns from Augusta with grandmother Mrs. R. V. Brandon. Mrs. Horace Haworth returns from Mocksville.

W. Co Bil) Burge High Point Route Three Burrus Memorial Hospital Otis Nance Iris Gail South Hamilton Nance Misa Dockery Byrd J. L. Shank Michael Annapolis, Md California

UNC Commencement marshals named for June dances

Eight attractive young women will sponsor University of North Carolina commencement marshals who lead the opening dances on June 4 5 and 6. Miss Thala Miller of Florence South Carolina heads Thursday night with Roy Poole of Rocky Mount as chief marshal. Other pairs include Miss Louise Cox Asheville Raleigh with Dick Hicks, Miss Louise Davis Goldsboro with M W Gardner, Miss Mildred Fuller Franklinton with Allan Knott, Miss Mabel Carter Lexington with Grover Murray, Miss Mary Wells Fayetteville with Emery Raper, Miss Bertha Dalton Wright Wilmington with John D Farmer and Miss Virginia Butner Pine Bluff with Paul Troutman.

University of North Carolina Thala Miller Florence 8. C Roy Poole Rocky Mount Louise Cox Asheville Raleigh Dick Hicks Louise Davis Goldsboro M. W. Gardner Mildred Fuller Franklinton Allan Knott Oxford Mabel Carter Lexington Grover Murray Newton Mary Wells Fayetteville Emery Raper Bertha Dalton Wright Wilmington John D. Farmer Virginia Butner Pine Bluff Paul Troutman Adder

Attractive Evening Bridge For Miss Pauline Haynes

Last evening a party at Mrs. J. T. Bratton’s home honored Miss Pauline Haynes whose marriage to Charles Alson Kearns of Thomasville is planned this month. Guests included Mesdames Bratton Moore Clayton Kearns Raper and Miss Lucille Hayworth with extensive pink and white decor. Four bridge tables and two monopoly tables entertained, prizes awarded to Miss Eva Chappelear and Miss Haynes, with favors and a lingerie shower on a novelty clothes line.

Pauline Haynes Charles Alson Kearns Thomasville J. T. Bratton Mesdames Bratton P. E. Moore Clayton Kearns John Raper Lucille Hayworth Eva Chappelear Chappelear Haynes Thelma Patrick Miss Haynes Bessie Hedrick Helen Smith Julia Liles Paul Byrum Will Martin Ralph Bunn John Austin Clarence Boylen EB. G. Abbott Bill Raper Henry D. Perry W. P. Robinette Dwight Andrews Mra Otis Sain Covington Vola Anderson Grace Jester Alice Minnie Raper Elizabeth Kearns Mesdames Reitzel Pitts Jack White F. D. Haynes Sarah Helms C. H. Fulcher

Book Club Concludes Spring Meetings With Picnic Supper

The Wednesday Book club held its final club year meeting as a 6 30 picnic at Mr and Mrs C C Garretts Rockford road home. Twenty one members and guests attended including Mrs R K Young Mr and Mrs Fred Thomas Mrs I P Ingle Mr and Mrs R Lafferty Mr and Mrs Collier Mrs W J Fraley Mrs A E Taplin Mr and Mrs S C Clark and Kenneth Redman and Mr av Mrs Garrett.

Wednesday Book Club C. C. Garrett Rockford Road Mra R. K. Young Fred Thomas M.r I. P. Ingle P. Hardin Lafferty Collier Tis W. J. Fraley A. E. Taplin C. Clark Kenneth Redman Garrett

Carbon Monoxide Dangers Highlighted by Local Officials

City health officers warn that carbon monoxide from vehicle exhaust remains a silent killer. Residents are urged to install detectors, ensure proper ventilation, and maintain cars to prevent deadly leaks.

Stag Club Holds First Meeting In Clubhouse Tonight

The Stag club will hold its regular business meeting tonight at 8 15. As this is the first meeting in the new clubhouse, all members are urged to be present.

Stag Club

Parker To Preside At Judicial Meet

Asheville will host the annual federal judicial conference of the fourth U S district June 4 and 5. Judge John J Parker of Charlotte will preside as 16 federal judges and bar representatives from five states attend to discuss a new court procedure plan drafted by a Supreme Court appointed committee.

Asheville U. S. Ei U. S. Supreme Court Bar Association of West Virginia

Visitor From Asheville Shown Bridge Courtesy

Mrs J Oscar Cherry of Asheville hosted a bridge gathering at 3803 Lindsay Street with Sadie Doss Blanche Beasley and Miss Elizabeth Brown bride elect among the guests. Four tables in a rose filled setting. high score Miss Pay Beshears received dusting powder. Runner-up Miss Eugenia Albert got playing cards. honor gift was crystal and a serving tray.

J. Oscar Cherry Asheville Sadie Doss Blanche Beasley Bridge Lindsay Street Pay Beshears Eugenia Albert Crystal Elizabeth Brown Mesdames Cherry Walter Crissman Victor Dallas Penny McIntosh Troy Myers Argie Wood Wilgabeth Brown Fay Beshears Selma Elder Virginia McCain Kerneraville Porest Hastings Bess Hastings Esther McKaughn Beas McKaughn

Miss Mae Kirkman Presents Piano Pupils In Spring Recital

Miss Mae Kirkman will present her pupils in their annual spring piano recital this evening at 8 at Mrs M J Wrenn home on Broad Street. The program features numerous pieces by Bilbro Grieg Bach Handel Haydn and Grieg among others performed by Catherine Jane Ryan Betsy Yow Betty Croker Doris Koonce Doris Johnson and many others.

Mae Kirkman M. J. Wrenn Broad Street Jean Kline Erb Mary Jo Ryan Jack Amps Martin Albert Klemme, Jr Bilbro E. C. Bryant, Jr Uncle Dan Sailor Adair Arnold Koonce Edward Sales Rodgers Billie Frazier Ketterer Norma Page Chalfant Peggy Jane Bryant Marjorie Kearns Betty Dean Knox Blake Miles Sara Elizabeth Layton Bechter Baines Donald Gibbardt Ruth Williard Grainger Thomas Dodamead Wallis Wanda Marie Harville Heller Anderton Pegsy Jane Bryant Handel Bilb

Friday Bride-Elect Honored At Greensboro Bridge Party

Miss Lucile Haworth, fiancee of James Wiley Fowler Jr of Greensboro, was guest of honor at a bridge party hosted by Miss Lottie Wall in Greensboro. Attendees included bridesmaids, aunts of the bride, and guests from Greensboro and High Point. The event precedes the Friday wedding ceremony and featured many family members and friends.

Lucile Haworth James Wiley Fowler, Jr Greensboro Lottie Wall Jack Harris Magnolia Street Miss Wall Miss Haworth J. W. Wall Harris Walter E. Vassar Kelly Maness A. P. Routh Frances Beale Madge Greenwood Ruth Mendenhall Edna Hyams Margaret Daniel Marietta McLennan

Christian Endeavorers to Attend G Bord Rally in Greensboro

High Point Christian Endeavorers meet at 7 30 for a group trip to Greensboro to join Greens boro Endeavorers at the First Christian church Walker avenue for an 8 oclock rally. George H Wilson southern field representative will speak after a state tour promoting the Henderson June 6 convention. Roscoe Briley and Howard Vincannon handle transport. The Stephens Bible Study class meets 309 Steele street Wednesday at 3 with Rev C K Gentry leading on the second coming of Christ.

Christian Endeavorers of High Point Central Friends Annex South Main Street Greensboro Greensboro Endeavorers First Christian Church Walker Avenue George H. Wilson Southern Field Christian Endeavor Henderson N. C Roscoe Briley Howard Vincannon Stephens M. J. Crowder Steele Street C. K. Gentry Christ

Texas Residents Are Visiting In City

Mrs. Dora Lambeth Malone, a former High Point resident with many local ties, arrived to visit and stays with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ring Sr. in the Ecker Apartment on North Main. She came with her daughter Miss Mayesse Malone, her son Robert Malone, and cousin Mrs. Frankie Bradford of Brownwood.

Dora Lambeth Malone Hi Point C. A. Ring Ecker North Main Street High Point Mayesse Malone Robert Malone Frankie Bradford Brownwood Miss Malone Bradford New York Washington Thomasville Texas

World War Veterans To Get Instructions On Bonus

Veterans in High Point and vicinity will receive letters between June 12 and June 18 detailing procedures to obtain the cash bonus. Harry Snyder of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post said the letters will answer the many inquiries from eligible veterans and urge careful reading of the instructions.

Harry Polly) Snyder Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars High Point

Impressive Memorial Services Held At Jamestown M E Church

A large crowd gathered at Jamestown M E church for the annual community memorial honoring residents who died this year. Dr W A Stansbury, pastor of West Market Street M E Greensboro, delivered the address and was introduced by Fred N Tate, a former Jamestown resident. Special music was by John Gurney Briers Jr and Dorothy Jones. Rev O J Jones led the roll call of the deceased.

Jamestown M. E Jamestown W. A. Stansbury West Market Street M. E Greensboro Fred N. Tate John Gurney Briers, Jr Dorothy Jones O. J. Jones

Thessaly City Strikes Turn Violent After Clash

Thessaly City faced a violent general strike as strikers seized Volo, clashed with police, two killed and four wounded. Demonstrators raided gun shops and armed themselves as police lost control amid the unrest following the strike declaration.

Athens Volo Thessaly

Death Claims Edward N. Stoker at 49 in High Point

Edward N. Stoker 49 of 619 Park Street died at a local hospital after a two week illness with peritonitis. He was born August 27, 1886 in Davidson County, married to Jean Carroll April 23, 1915, and lived in High Point about 30 years. Surviving are his widow, a son Burrus, parents, eight brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter. Funeral services Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from Green Street Baptist Church with burial in Floral Garden Cemetery. pallbearers to be Snow Lumber Company employees.

Edward N. Stoker Park Street Davidson County J. A Lornda Russell Stoker Jean Carroll Higt Point High Point Snow Lumber Camp Green Street Baptist Church Burrus Stoker

Market Report On Cream Class Prices And Bee Rates

Chicago buyers note mixed price activity with cream class scores around 93 and 92 for extras and ext. Standards movement is shown at 27 percent for centralized lots. Bees remain steady near 24 157, with prices unchanged in the session.

Chicago

Forest Fire Contained in Southport Area

CCC enrollees from Camp Sapees battled a forest fire near Southport, scorching over 7 000 acres before crews believed they had it under control. Firefighting units continued patrols to prevent flare ups.

Southport CCC

Harold Carmichael Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party

Mrs. J. W. Carmichael hosted a birthday gathering honoring her son Harold at a party yesterday. Guests included G. L., Aileen, Louise and Harold Stroud, Mary Ella Coffey, Lloyd and Lois Rider, Ray Hunter, Betty and Jacqueline Young, Catherine and Marjorie and Bill all. Games followed refreshments of ice cream cake and lemonade.

J. W Carmichael Harold C. T. Hixson G. L Aileen Louise Harold Stroud Mary Ella Coffey Lioyd Lois Rider Ray Hunter Betty Jacqueline Young Catherine Marjorie Bilall

Social Calendar with Community Club Meetings and Events

Social calendar lists Ace-Hi club meeting at Mrs Joe Walser on West Fear rises avenue at 3 PM Then a Ladies Aid benefit bridge at Mrs Ben Herman on West Farriss avenue at 8 30 PM Wednesday afternoon a luncheon for the Community Arts club at Mrs H G Rothrock on Woodrow avenue with Mrs T J Underwood as associate hostess At 7 30 PM the High Point chapter U D will present a pictorial map of the Thomas Jefferson highway to the public library inviting the Laura Wesson chapter Attendance is encouraged Thursday at 1 0 PM Tea and Topics club concludes meetings with annual picnic at Mrs H LD Beara Pickett Marm north of the city Then the Phily mathem club meets with Mrs H Tomlinson on Hillcrest drive

Ace-Hi Club Mra Joe Walser West Fearrises Avenue Ladies’ Aid Ba'Nai Israel! Synagogue Ben Herman West Farriss Avenue Community Arts Club H. G. Rothrock Woodrow Avenue T. J. Underwood High Point U. D Thomas Jefferson Highway Laura Wesson

Philadelphia Reunion Graduation Trip for Dr Phillip Davis

Dr Phillip Davis departs tonight for Philadelphia to attend Jefferson Medical College graduation exercises and participate in his class’s tenth reunion in the city.

Phillip Davis Philadelphia Jefferson Medical College

Honor son on third birthday party for Ronald Current

Mr and Mrs Burley Current honored their son Ronald on his third birthday with a Saturday party from three to five. Children played games then enjoyed cream and cake with a large white cake and pink candles as gifts arrived from Betty Martin Barbara Ann Crawford Helen Jean Martin Margaret Andrews Marian Shumaker Darphine Barnhart Peggy Black Welder Dewey Walter Church Jerry Culler Bryce Andrews Paul Brewer Jerry Hale Junior Shumaker and Gene Campbell.

Ronald

Factory Manager Found Dead Near Rocky Mount

Robert M. Eastin, 486, manager of a tobacco company in Rocky Mount, was found dead today in a wooded area near the Scotland Neck Rocks Mount highway. A 15 army pistol was in his right hand, the entrance wound in his mouth and exit at the back of the head. Edgecombe County coroner K. G. Goby of Tarboro reported the finding. Eastin was a Hendersonville native and World War veteran.

Rocky Mount Robert M. Wastin Edgecombe County K. G ‘Oby Tarboro Astin Henderson ‘Iy Scotland Neck Mount Highway Eastin

Rifle Grooving Makes Projectiles Travel Farther Straighter

A relating projectile travel farther and straighter as rifling in a rifle barrel creates a flatter trajectory. The grooving or rifling stabilizes the bullet, reducing yaw and drag for improved accuracy at distance.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Madeline Hoover Wesley Memorial Auxiliary Ears Conference President Ewish Atheraton Hotel Kery Ruone Moffitt’s North Main Myrtle Poore Weat Russell Street Guilford College Dorothy Kirkman Sanford Mrs. P. V. Kirkman West Broad Street Charles Osment, Jr Reidsville Neer Sallie Harre Sarah Brandon Monthew Avenue Augusta R. V. Brandon Horace Haworth Mocksville Montlieu Avenue Lucy Eshelman Chiropractor Julian Julian Oakwood Howard Spinet Grand Piano R. R. Bland Music Co., Incorporated Hood Bank Building Balancee Virginia Zovise Cox Book Club Parker Dorothy Kimberly Frank Sheridan Kennett N.C Associated Press Christian Endeavorers Kellogg's Harold Carmichael Phily Mathem Club H. Tomlinson Hillcrest Drive DR. Davis Darboux Schools of Beauty Culture W. Sycamore St Greensboroe Main St Danville J. Mason Alexander Myrtle Beach, 8. C
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