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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1931

Page

6

Murray Family Relocates to Hickory for Work

Mr and Mrs Walter Murray depart to Hickory to establish a home where Mr Murray is employed with the Hickory Manufacturing company. Several local clubs and meetings are listed for Friday and the week ahead including Philomathean Beta Pi and Mary Harper Philathea classes, with venues across Hillcrest West Green Parkway and South Main streets. Notables include Mrs A Caldwell receiving a D A R appointment to chair the Southern Division for Historic Spots.

Hickory Walter Murray Mr. Murray Hickory Manufacturing Company

Social Roundup of Local Families and Visitors

Mr and Mrs Royster Thurman and sons visited friends in Thomasville yesterday. Miss Eleanor Armfield and Miss Miriam Burgess are visitors in New York. Miss Emma Lou Fores is staying with Mrs J T Smith south of the Coach Wade Marietta. Miss Sue Burnett leaves for Atlanta. Mr and Mrs Don Merrill and Miss Doris Treasel guests of Mrs Ella Bishop in Mangum Avenue. Mrs R L Waynick will attend UNC commencement as Parker Waynick’s guest. Rev and Mrs W R Shaffer and children go to Philadelphia for ten days. Dr Alien K Foust will preach at First Reformed during Shaffer’s absence.

Don Merrill P. W. Merrill Doris Treasel Akron Ohio Ella Bishop Mangum Avenue W. R. Shaffer Philadelphia Alien K. Foust Catawba College First Reformed Church Texas Rangers Pickett South America

Mrs Moffitt Hosts Bridge Luncheon in Lexington

Mrs J W Moffitt entertained her contract bridge club and guests at her West Second Avenue home. The luncheon featured an en suite lower floor, roses iris and delphiniums, a lace cloth table, and four tables of bridge with prizes for high and low scores awarded to Mrs B H Finch Mrs H W Dorsett Mrs P M Bernhardt and Mrs Paul Hinkle. Guests included Miss Frances Thompson and others listed.

Leington Lexington J. W. Moffitt Contract Bridge Club West Second Avenue High Score Club B. H. Finch H. W. Dorsett P. M. Bernhardt Paul Hinkle Frances Thompson Charles Hackney J. L. Gordon Woodrow McKay C. H. Thompson J. M. Gamewell J. H. Thompson Frank Holton

Bridge Party Honors Hostess at South Main Home

Mrs. W. F. Welborn entertained Friday morning with a contract bridge gathering at her South Main street residence. Four tables lined the living room under a rose and iris display. Mrs. Fletcher Wall won high and received a flower bowl. Mrs. O. J. McCoy was low and got a deck of cards. Mrs. W. P. Watson Jr. of Winston-Salem, a guest, received a flower container.

W. F. Welborn Contract Bridge Club South Main Street Fletcher Wall O. J. McCoy Frances Thompson 8. W. Rabb L. R. Hunt F. A. Watson Addie Todd W. P. Watson, Jr Winston-Salem T. K .McCrary J. H. Thompson T. C. Hinkle James Adderton C. H. Thompson L. M. Grimes Wade H. Phillips G. W. Mountcastle John B. Craven C. C. Wall Doodrow McKay W. Rabb Mary Little Alice Lee Fitts Hattie Lee Burgess Marynheimer Sarah Kincaid Ellen Owen Ida Conrad Alma Owen Jimmie Ledbetter Forney Roseman

South honors guest as Frances Thompson wedding plans noted

The piece records a social event honoring Frances Thompson with a bottle of perfume as a gift to the bride elect. Hostess duties were shared by Mrs. 8. W. Rabb and others, with invited guests listed, followed by notes on an evening of dining and bridge and prize winners.

Ex Governor Moody quits hunting after debt payoff

Former Governor Dan Moody, whose hunting trips drew criticism during his term, renounces gun, rod and reel until he settles a substantial six year state salary debt of four thousand dollars.

Gan Austin Dan Moody

Sweden gains seventh Caterpillar member

Lieutenant Bjorn Gustav Bjuggren of the Royal Swedish Air Force earned his life saving parachute jump after his trainer aircraft crashed during testing at Barbaryd field. His rescue marks him as Sweden’s seventh Caterpillar club member joining an international group recognizing survival in a parachute descent.

Caterpillar Stockholm Sweden Bjorn Gustav Bjuggren Royal Swedish Air Force Bjuggren Barbaryd Field

French Air Ministry Sets Plan to Switch Military Planes

The French air ministry will replace gasoline engines in all military aircraft with oil burning engines. This decision aims to reduce fuel reliance and enhance performance, signaling a major shift in aviation policy and military logistics.

French Air Ministry

Cotton Summer Styles In White Dominates Fashion

Vogue for white continues with cottons at peak. White cottons are cool washable and economical. A double breasted jacket blouse in white pique leads a sporty summer look paired with a sailor beret. A beach frock in pique proves popular in Europe and expected to trend in the United States.

Griffiths Host Night Bridge Club at West Main Street

Mr and Mrs Zed Griffith entertained the Night Bridge Club at their West Main Street home with two tables and a floral setting. Mrs Meade Hite won the ladies high score prize and Mr R M Cooksey led among the gentlemen, with handkerchiefs awarded to both winners. Refreshments followed play.

Zed Griffith Night Bridge Club West Main Street Meade Hite R. M. Cooksey Griffith George Finch T. A. Finch

Gracious Hostess Hosts Thursday Bridge Club

Mrs. G W Lyles entertained the Thursday Bridge Club at her Salem street home on Thursday afternoon. Scores determined high and second high honors with Mrs W E Tomlinson receiving an organdie refreshment cloth and Mrs 8 G Moore earning ice tea coasters. Delighted guests included Mesdames Tomlinson Moore Jennings Cox Rapp Swaim and Miss Mamie Harris.

G. W. Lyles Salem Street Thursday Bridge Club W. E. Tomlinson G. Moore 8. G. Moore R. G. Jennings Carson Cox Robert Rapp A. R. Swaim Mamie Harris

Myers Welcome Ruth Credle With Summer Flowers Dinner

Mr and Mrs John R Myers hosted a Tuesday dinner west of the city for houseguest Miss Ruth Credle of Pantego. The dining room featured summer flowers and a centerpiece of sweet peas in a silver bowl. Attendees included Miss Annie Yow Mare Snell Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson and Mr and Mrs Myers. A four course dinner was served.

John R. Myers Ruth Credle Pantego Misses Credle Annie Yow Mare Snell Ralph Wilson Mrs. Myers

Bridge Party Honors Mrs Hodgin and Miss Creedlie

Mrs George Finch welcomed her bridge club guests at Colonial Drive with two tables of play on Wednesday morning. Mrs D R Hodgin won a book prize and Miss Creedlie of Pantego received a handkerchief. A two course luncheon followed with guests including Miss Ruth Creedle and several Mrs. Finchs.

George Finch Colonial Drive D. R. Hodgin Creedlie Pantego Ruth Creedle Ralph Wilson Wilson T. A. Finch O. R. Hodgin BE. H. Mahone C. H. Newby Reece Harville R. M. Cooksey

Richard Knight Visit Near Durham Highlights Family Stay

Richard Knight of Durham has been the guest of his sister Mrs. R. M. Cooksey at her Highland avenue home this week.

Richard Knight Durham R. M. Cooksey Highland Avenue

Bowen couple returns home after visit

Mr and Mrs Stacey Bowen of Dunn North Carolina returned to their home after a short visit with Mrs Bowen’s parents Mr and Mrs B C Pearce on School avenue.

Stacey Bowen Dunn, N. C

Miss Marylee Sykes and Miss Virginia Pearce Move Past

Miss Marylee Sykes and Miss Virginia Pearce are described as spending the past period together in social circles. The note highlights their companionship and local community presence without detailing additional events.

Marylee. Sykes Virginia Pearce

Superintendent Maddox Attends Raleigh School Meeting

D. W. Maddox, superintendent of the city schools, spent Thursday in Raleigh attending a state meeting of school superintendents.

D. W. Maddox Raleigh

Tomlinson Jr. Visits Family Before Baltimore Health Post

T H Tomlinson Jr has been studying at a medical school in Baltimore and is visiting his parents on Highland Avenue for a week. After the visit he will return to Baltimore to begin duties in a position recently accepted with the city board of health.

T. H. Tomlinson, Jr Baltimore T. H. Tomlinson Highland Avenue City Board of Health

Greensboro Residents Host Thursday Visit

Mrs. J. L. Winningham of Greensboro was the guest of friends here Thursday. Mrs. R. G. Jennings and Betty Clare and Royal Jr., leave Monday for White Lake where they will spend some time.

J. L. Winningham Greensboro R. G. Jennings Betty Clare Royal Jr White Lake

Miss Lucy Eason Returns from Stantonsburg Visit

Miss Lucy Eason returned Thursday from Stantonsburg where she spent several days with relatives.

Lucy Eason Stantonsburg

Nashville family visits West Main Street relatives

Mrs. E. C. Jernigan and her daughter Suzanne from Nashville North Carolina arrived yesterday to spend time with Mrs. Jernigan's parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Jones on West Main Street. Mr. Jernigan will join them later.

E. C. Jernigan Suzanne Nashville, N. C

Costly coal and unreturned tones in a joke line

A quip from the Irish Independent notes a teacher asking about coal priced at 19 a ton and a dealer delivering a little over four tons. The exchange ends with Willie saying it isn’t right, yet common. Another Prospect adds a joke about a writer whose publisher is found but not yet sent to.

Willie Irish Independent

Hopkins Receives LL.B. Degree From Syracuse University

Mrs P Augustus Hopkins and her eight children witnessed Hopkins receive an LL B degree from Syracuse University for the second time 18 years after his first graduation. He is proprietor of the Syracuse Spring Works.

Syracuse N. Y P. Augustus Hopkins Hopkins Syracuse University Syracuse Spring Works

German invents rocket carried air camera for aerial photos

A German innovator has devised a camera mounted on a rocket for aerial photography. After exposure the device descends by parachute, allowing the plate to be recovered.

Presbyterian Young People hold 13th conference at Davidson

Davidson College hosts three to four hundred Presbyterian Young People’s League delegates for a week long program starting June 9. Rev J H Henderlite and Miss Mamie McElwee lead the executive committee with classes on Bible missions church work and stewardship. Dr Walter Lingle will deliver the Sunday sermon and Miss Margaret Engle oversees recreation.

Davidson College Presbyterian Churches of North Carolina Davidson Presbyterian Young People’s League David J. H. Henderlite D. D Gastonia J. M. Walker Charlotte J. R. McGregor Lexington Claude T. Carr Mooresvile W. M. Baker Mebane Mamie McElwee Statesville Presbyterian Church Samuel M. Glasgow Knoxville Tenn Chester Alexander Tarboro A. Cartledge Columbia Theological Seminary Decatur Jean Dupuy Assembly Richmond Porter Smith Brazil H. M. Wilson Hurley J. F. Hardie Atha Bowman H. G. Goodykoontz Jobiean Anderson Peace Junior College Ben R. Lacy Union Theological Seminary Walter L. Lingle Margaret Engle Florida William Duncan Montreal

Young People's League Conference Opens Next Tuesday

The formal opening will be at 8 45 p m next Tuesday in Chambers building auditorium. The meeting will outline work to be done while here. Albert B McClure of Davidson is president Sam Wiley of Salisbury is vice president and Miss Mary Johne Howe of Gastonia is secretary treasurer.

Chambers Albert B.mcclure Davidson Young People's League Conference Sam 8. Wiley Salisbury Mise Mary Johne Howe Gastonal

MELLO GLO Face Powder Ad Promises Velvety Skin

An old promotional notice touts MELLO GLO face powder claiming smooth spread, long wear, and pore minimization. It markets the powder as government approved coloring matter, suited for all complexions, and urges purchases at Mann Drug Store and Eckerd's.

United States Mann Drug Store Eckerd’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

Philomathean Club Charles Ragan Hillcrest Drive Laurance Ingram Garnet Pollock W. E. Price Parkway Mary Harper Welch Memorial Circle Tuesay Woman's Missionary Society Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant Church High Point CO. ER High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall North Main Street Allen Jay Peggy Allen Jay School Christian Endeavor Society The Springfield Friends Church Monroe Hendricks Louise Thurber Lena E. Nance W. W. Ellington Ona Thurber Jay Hendricks Eloise Wilson John Richardson Caldwell A. &. Caldwell Whittaker Sidney Cooper Henderson Moffitt’s Royster Thurman Pleanor Armfield Miriam Burgess New York Emma Lou Fores Wade Mariette Mrs. Mariette University of South California Mr. Mariette Sue Burnett Alice MacRae Caldwell Atlanta R. L. Waynick University of North Carolina Parker Waynick Mrs. Moffitt Europe Chicago al Capone al, Capone Lefty Louie Legs Diamond Jack the Monk Dago Frank Savannah Georgia Florence Martus Miss Martus Mrs. Zed Griffith Thomasville Meredith College W. H. Willey George Heckle Pittsburgh, Pa Jimmy Higgins Spartanburg, D. C Mary Lee Sykes Elizabeth Baer Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, Pa Miss Baer M. T. Hicks Max Bones North Min Street Lexingsonay Frank Gregson Direction of Americar VE & 48Th ST J. Leslie Kincaid Hotel ‘Corporation Nelly Don Lucette Ww. C. Beavans
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