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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1936
Page
11
Learn-To-Swim Week runs June 22 to 27 in High Point with the Parks and Juvenile Commission and The Enterprise. The city pool opens free to youths 14 and under, with instructors teaching basic swimming. registration is through a coupon in The Enterprise.
A piece notes a wife’s fault in compelling her trained husband to quit work and become a homemaker, with emphasis on social norms and gender roles during the era. The text critiques the idea of men abandoning careers for domestic duties and the consequences for both partners.
A reader asks about marrying a traveling fiancé and choosing to stay in town. The columnist urges accepting his dedication to his career, warns against nagging, and suggests focusing on home life, patience, and shared interests while he works. The note ends with a separate public notice about a swim program for children.
Greensboro June 10 Special O A Kirkman of High Point today qualified as administrator of the estate of his mother Mrs Lulu B Kirkman who died April 25 1936 He is the sole heir to property totaling 35000 in value E D Idol of Pleasant Garden qualified as administrator of the estate of S S D Idol who died April 1 1932 The heirs are son E D Idol daughter Mrs Maude I Smith both of Pleasant Garden and a second daughter Mrs Minnie I Crouch who lives on Louise avenue High Point
Ninety six boys aged 14 and under used the Thursday free swim hour at the City Pool from 10 to 11. Next Tuesday the free hour is offered to girls of the same age. Attendance starts before 10, and late arrivals will not be admitted. Towels and swimsuits are required for free admission.
Miss Elsie Hunt wed Harry Hudgins in a hospital room four days after an operation as nurses and staff witnessed. The couple’s ceremony took place while hospital activities continued and CCC connections at Oxford were noted.
The Moravian church Young Woman's Auxiliary in Kernersville held a business session led by President Mrs. Fred Vance with Miss Elizabeth Hedgecock as host. Officers and committee reports were heard, a nominating committee formed, and a social hour followed with cookies nuts and grape juice. A tea honoring Mrs. Fred Fult Vance drew about one hundred guests from nearby cities.
Mrs Ira Hendrix spent Tuesday with her mother at Union Cross. Miss Blanch Beasley of High Point was weekend guest of Miss Eugenia Albert. Mrs Joe Pinnix left Tuesday for Abingdon Virginia to visit relatives. Mrs John Staples returned from Charlotte after a week with her parents EB Whitaker Sr. Miss Gaiselle Kerner of Washington DC visits her parents on Salem street. Mrs Charles Smith guest of her parents at Union Cross Tuesday. Kathryn Smith and J B Maultsby with Mrs Carrie Stone Maud Pinnix and Mary Stone of Greensboro attended the graduation of Nettie Huba Pinnix of New Bern a Duke University student. Mesdames Zeb Deaton Sara Webster and Misses Madge Ruth Johhnie Joyce Deaton spent Tuesday near Lewisville with Sewell Webster. Mrs Webster and Miss Joyce Webster remain several days as guests before returning to Wilkesboro. Mr and Mrs J J Griffith motored to Raleigh Monday to attend finals at State College where their son James Jr received a degree. Kathryn Smith daughter of Gilmer Smith of this city was presented a silver loving cup on June 8 by Jacqueline Dominy for being the best in class.
Vincent P. Bradley of Trenton told the southeast regional convention of the National Association of Real Estate Boards that the current adjustment period requires skilled management for a huge volume of real estate in hand. He outlined needs including returning to normal ownership parcels taken by municipalities for delinquent taxes and reopening unused factories and loft buildings.
A mention notes a student at Dominy Studios in Winston-Salem as an interpretative dancer and records the Shuford Jackson wedding attended by Mr and Mrs J J Griffith in Mt Airy on Saturday evening.
An ad promoting a non-habit forming laxative for children and adults. It highlights a prescribed ingredient, a money back guarantee, and a generous family size package labeled Ifo and 250. The copy stresses suitability for those past forty and markets broad use.
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