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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1937
Page
6
John Mebane praises North Carolina highways but warns motorists about New Jersey traffic Circles. He describes their multi road junctions as traps that challenge cautious drivers and favor the reckless.
The pattern 9294 showcases a distinctive neckline and bright button detail from Marian Martin for Misses dress sizes 12 to 40. It emphasizes colorful fabrics and simple sewing, with options for play and party styles plus junior toys, offered by the Pattern Department in New York.
The Florence Nightingale club of the YWCA held its annual birthday supper at the hut with tables decorated to represent the twelve months. Miss Dorothy Hoskins sang and Nancy Iker performed, as gifts were given to thirteen members for perfect attendance. Leta Anderson and Hazel Farrington were chosen to attend the Southern Regional Industrial Conference at Camp Merrie Wood, June 24 to July 1.
Three High Point students graduated from Woman's College, U. N. G., Greensboro, as 220 young women received degrees. Alma Virginia McCain earned an A B in sociology and Phi Beta Kappa, Helen Bonner Eshelman earned a B A in Home Economics, and Betsy Holton earned an A B in sociology.
The World W C T U wrapped up a six day session at Constitution Hall in Washington with about 2000 delegates and visitors from many countries. Mrs Ella A Boole presided. wreaths honored Frances Willard founder of the world body. memorials were delivered by English, Austrian, Australian, Chinese and Siamese delegates. Boole condemned social drinking and linked alcohol to maternal deaths crime and many auto accidents.
Chapel Hill June 8 Alumni reception and ball at the Tin Can drew returning alumni degree candidates and guests. Jimmy Fuller and his orchestra played as the reception opened at 9 30 pm. Mrs Carter Dalton of High Point was among prominent North Carolina women serving as patronesses for the dance.
The Domino club will meet this evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Miss Edy the Crooks located at 626 North Hamilton Street.
Mr and Mrs C F Newton announce the birth of a daughter named Marlene Sylvia on Wednesday June 22 at their home on the Thomasville road.
Mrs. H. T. Hudson the clubs president calls a meeting for tomorrow Wednesday at 10 o clock at her Parkway home. All members must attend as important business will be transacted and members will view moving pictures of garden scenes made by club members this spring.
The Altrusa club dinner and business meeting scheduled for this evening at 6 30 has been postponed to Monday evening next week at the regular hour. Miss Lois Welborn, club president, announced the change and urged members to attend at the Sheraton hotel.
A packed week lists meetings and events across YY W Co organizations. Highlights include the Business and Professional Girls club dinner at the hut Tuesday 6 15 pm and Wayside Garden club annual picnic at Miss Martha Blair's south of the city.
Mr and Mrs D A Rawley of High Point route four announce the birth of a son this morning at Baptist hospital in Winston-Salem.
Circle No. 3 of the South Main Street M E church will serve lunch in the church basement from 11 30 to 1 30 with a planned menu and urging public attendance Bridges Street Bible class meets tomorrow at 3 pm at Mrs McMahon s home on Bridges street with all members urged to attend The Fidelis class of the First Baptist church holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at the church with Heart Sisters revealed Notes for Stephens Bible class tomorrow afternoon at 3 at the home of Mrs C F Ellington 217 West Bay Street Mrs Nora L Andrews leads the study using Prayer as the topic
Mrs Peyton Moffitt departs for Salisbury to visit aunt Mrs R L Staley for several days. Co L Holder of Archdale ill at Guilford General Hospital. Miss Mary Lou Moffitt completes junior year at Mary Baldwin College and attends final dances at Washington and Lee University then returns June 12. Miss Helen Smith shown improved after recent operation at Guilford General Hospital. Clarence C Keever and son Clarence Carl Jr return to Washington DC after visiting Stout and Keever families. companions Jack Stout and John Kinney to stay two weeks. Colleen Woodall returns home from Columbia University for summer with M T Woodall family.
The Girls Pentagon ecub will meet at 7 30 this evening at Miss Katherine Lowdermilk’s home 203 Lindsay Street.
Miss Edith Kemp hosted the Kee Klub on Monday evening at her Tipton street residence. President Miss Margaret Wood led a brief business session and members spoke on sportsmanship. The group capped the night with bowling at the Arcade building. Miss Ercell Allen will host the next meeting.
Miss Nancy Porter Nalle daughter of Dr and Mrs Brodie C Nalle of Charlotte North Carolina a senior at Sweet Briar college won the Algernon Sydney Sullivan award today She graduated magna cum laude with high academic honors and served as student government president this year.
Rev. BE Troutman arrives in Thomasville with Mrs Troutman and children to lead Grace Lutheran Church. They will reside in the church parsonage on Srelem street. He comes with an excellent record of successful pastorates and has previously led the Lutheran church at Andrews North Carolina.
A fragmented report lists calcium iodine and iron as elements in a child's diet. The snippet emphasizes micronutrients and dietary balance though the full context is missing.
During Salem college’s 165th commencement on June 7, Mary Frances Hayworth of High Point earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education among 50 degree recipients. A Meredith College transfer, she led campus activity as YWCA president and held roles in May Day, Choral Ensemble, Sights and Insights staff, Order of the Scorpion, Psychology club, Student Council, History club, and President's Forum, also advising the freshman class.
City Manager R M Cooksey said state PWA Director Stanley H Wright approved the project at Chapel Hill and contractors may start. L B Bradshaw of Salisbury received the general contract while Albemarle Plumbing and Heating got the heating and plumbing bid. The $106 000 building on West Guilford Avenue will house the fire department municipal court and city offices.
Mr and Mrs C G Wagner of 604 West Green announce the birth of a daughter Margaret Lucile on Saturday June 5 at their home.
The writer recalls a terrifying night in New Jersey encountering a complex ring road with many highways. Unable to stop for signs due to fast, dense traffic, the author loops inside the circle multiple times trying to exit the right road, finally escaping but shaken and exhausted.
Under a court order in Thural Ingram versus Bessie Jordan et al the commissioner will sell at public auction on July 6 1937 at 11 30 AM at the East door of the Superior Courthouse Greensboro NC two lots known as 315 Taylor Street High Point joining to form the old home place of Emily Coltrane Saunders. This sale is subject to a deed of trust securing an outstanding debt.
A traveler recalls strolling with New York friends who hasten through streets to window shop. The improvised pace feels odd to a Southerner, who notes the breakneck speed drains energy and leaves walkers exhausted upon arrival. The piece mocks habitual rushing in urban life.
Yu suke Tsurumi, a young Japanese writer, produces a full length novel in under 30 days and averages over fourteen thousand Japanese characters per day, showcasing rapid prolific output.
The first sale in Thomasville in years drew spirited bidding at auction led by First National Bank officials. Two bidders competed and many lots sold above expected realty values, signaling strong interest from investors and speculators. Pope, vice-president of the bank, commented on the results.
Mrs Morrison, patient at Burial hospital, was reported improving and returning to her Brent home yesterday after a period of treatment. Friends were informed she was doing nicely in the morning update.
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