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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1936

Page

6

Miss Jine Packer Weds Gilbert Kearns In South Street Church

The wedding of Miss Jine Packer to Gilbert Fielding Kearns was held Sunday morning at the South Street M E church. Rev. Hipps officiated. elaborate decor featured baskets of flowers and branched candelabras. The bridal party included bridesmaids in matching gowns and a matron of honor, with the couple leaving for New York after the ceremony. Post wedding, the couple will reside at 313 Willowbrook Street.

Jine Packer Gilberting Kearns H Street M. E Hipps Bridae Heath Tadlock Tne Vincannon Strickland Elizabeth James Whitely Cody Hipps Land Argie Wood Wagner Mack Iss Gloria Packer Bride J. H. Packer Harold Kearns Bert J. Ward Packer O. M. Thomas Butler Johnson Ray Jones Roanoke Va Mrs. Kearns New York City Packer Photo Company Kearns High Point Early Fielding Kearns High Point College Epsilon Eta Phi Kearns Furniture Company

F. P. Club Meets With Mrs Ward

The F. P. Club met at Mrs. H. R. Ward’s Willis street home Friday. With acting president Mrs. Lelia Stevens reports from committees were heard and plans for future activities discussed. New names were drawn for the next quarter after a business session and a nine member dinner included one visitor, Mrs. Buck Johnson of Wadesboro.

F. P. Club H. R. Ward Willis Stret Lelia Stevens Ward Forrest Harris Paul Wrenn R. A. Robertson

Mrs Haworth in Arkansas Remains Very Ill

The condition of Mrs. J. J. Haworth at her Arkansas home worsened two weeks ago and shows no improvement. Her son Horace Haworth of this city has been at her bedside for ten days, and another son Homer Haworth left last week to join her.

J. J. Haworth Arkansas Horace Haworth Homer Haworth

Local Boys Head to Camps Near Brevard

Horace Haworth Jr. and Bobby Murray left with their mothers to attend summer camps in the western part of the state. Horace joins Camp Saphire and Bobby goes to Camp Deerwood near Brevard. mothers accompany them and plan to return this evening.

Horace Haworth, Jr Bobby Murray Horace Sapphire Bobby Deerwood Brevard Horace Haworth Forrest Murray

Accidentally Killed Ward 8 C June 29

Donald Long aged 20 was accidentally killed last night when his shotgun discharged as he went to a chicken house to investigate. The incident occurred near a farm in the Ward 8 area and details are being investigated by local authorities.

Ward 8. C Donald Long Bolse

Kernersville Announcement Reveals Gravely-Martin Vows

Announcement from Kernersville notes the marriage of Miss Bennie Martin to Mr. Richard Gravely of Martinsville Virginia on June 14. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Martin, is a Salem College graduate and visited Kernersville often with relatives in town.

Kernersville Bennie Martin Richard Gravely Martinsville

Personal Notices From The Coast And Myrtle Beach

Miss Mary Edwards and Ed Grimsley are at St Simon's Island Georgia for two weeks and will visit sites in Alabama before returning home. Mrs J R Blackwell and son J R Blackwell Jr are spending two weeks at Myrtle Beach as guests of Mrs Watson and Miss Maxine Watson of Dillon South Carolina. Mrs Newton Allen recovering from a fall last Wednesday. Miss Eugenia Albert vacationing at Myrtle Beach. Miss Dot McCuiston and Mary Edwards attended the DeMolay dance at Sedgefield last Tuesday. Philip McCuiston has returned.

Mary Edwards Ed Grimsley St. Simon's Island Alabama Mis J. R. Blackwell J. R. Blackwell, Jr Myrtle Beach Watson Maxine Watson Dillon Newton Allen Eugenia Albert 8. C Dot McCuiston Sedgefield Philip McCuiston

Crops Ravaged by Wilson County Hail Storm

Farmers across northern Wilson County assessed damage from a destructive wind and hail storm that swept a half mile wide path up to 15 miles long. Tobacco cotton corn and other crops were ruined as hail tore holes in auto tops and stripped plants to the stalks. One 10 acre cotton field was completely destroyed.

Wilson Wilson County

Damage from High Winds Uproots Trees and Destroys Buildings

Stripped of leaves, high winds uprooted many trees and unroofed farm buildings in the area. County officials said the damage would amount to thousands of dollars.

Lehman Returns From Convention To Weigh Retirement Plans

Governor Lehman arrived in Albany after attending the Democratic convention and conferring with President Roosevelt. He indicated he would likely defer reconsideration of his retirement announcement until late summer, possibly just before the state convention.

Albany N. Y Lehman Roosevelt

Church Social Highlights Willing Workers Meeting

The Willing Workers class of Glenoa Baptist church met at Mrs. Beula Barker’s home with devotionals by Mrs. Barker and a topic by Mrs. Daisy Wood. A duet by Miss Ida Bowman and Mrs. Ollie Bowman and a poem by Mrs. Annie Mae Coltrane followed. Sixteen members and seven visitors attended. Next meeting planned for July with Mrs. Hilda Kinney on route three. FIRST BAPTIST T. EB. L. CLASS MEETS TUESDAY. The T. E. L. Class of the First Baptist church will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the church classroom to reveal Heart Sisters and ensure attendance. M. P. CIRCLE NINE TO HAVE ICE CREAM SUPPER. Circle nine of the Woman's Auxiliary First Methodist Protestant church, chaired by Miss Myrtle Cates, hosts an ice cream supper on the church lawn Tuesday at 5 30. Public invited.

Glenoa Baptist Church Beula Barker Hilda Kinney First Baptist T. EB. L First Baptist Church Heart Sisters M. P Woman's Auxiliary First Methodist Protstant Church Myrtle Cates

Burning of Inn Won't Disrupt Local Sports Season

Nelson McRae announced that the Esceola inn fire will not affect sports activities for the season. Meals will be served from the club house temporarily while a new dining hall and kitchen are added to Chestnut lodge. A hotel will be built for occupancy next season. the inn had not opened yet and was being prepared for July 4.

Linville Nelson McRae Esceola Inn Chestnut Lodge

Youth Instantly Killed In Wilkes

NORTH WILKESBORO June 29 Paul Felts 18 was instantly killed yesterday in a truck overturn five miles east of Wilkes with seven youths aboard. Claude Foster 19 was seriously injured with a fractured skull and broken collar bone. Two other youths were hospitalized with minor injuries as Coroner J I Myers reported the lights went out suddenly. no charges had been filed against driver Arthur Magar.

North Wilkesboro Paul Felts Here Claude Foster J. I. Myers Arthur Magar

Miss Eugenia Lane Weds Paul J. Reitzel in Ramseur

Miss Eugenia Lane of Mount Vernon Springs married Paul J. Reitzel of Siler City Thursday at 7 p m in Ramseur. Rev J W Williams officiated with a reception following. The couple will reside at Mount Vernon Springs after a trip to Detroit and Canada.

Eugenia Lane Paul J. Reitzel Ramseur Asheboro Mount Vernon Springs Siler City A. W. Craven J. W. Willams F. C. McDowell Alton Watkins Craven Russell Williams Miss Lane L. T. Lane Mendelssohn Mr. and LF. Craven Rams Jr Kara Lane T.he N. F. Phillips W. F. Cox Jack Faust Lane Mt. Vernon Springs Mary Faust Plonk Douglas Plonk King's Mountain Detroit Canada Reitzel Appalachian State Teachers College Boone Woman’s College Greensboro Bowlee J. ©. Plonk Mary, Douglas Dorothy Maud Plonk J. M. Faust Emery Creswell Nell Durham Wilmington E. H. Faust George White H. L. Jordan Baxter Reitzel Sarah and Iris Reitzel Kata Lane W. R. Thompson Nancy Sue Thompson Pittsboro Hazel Williams Mildred Williams

Dear Miss Mansfield on a bachelor with his mother

A young man asks how to balance caring for his widowed mother with starting his own marriage. The columnist suggests considering shared responsibilities and temporary arrangements with siblings to give the couple time alone, and to keep the mother involved if possible.

Home Life Balances Privacy and Family Strife

The text discusses how two women who are fond of each other can maintain a pleasant home without friction. It notes that mother and daughter in law disputes create a strained atmosphere and that children should support parents without sacrificing their own happiness, suggesting that alternative plans can usually be made if other children exist.

Advice on handling living arrangements with family and fiancée

The speaker urges practical solutions to a conflict between two women sharing a home. Questions whether the mother can participate in activities or is unwilling to be involved, and suggests evaluating health, cheerfulness, and social interests before abandoning the arrangement.

Miss Marjorie Mansfield Answer Lead at The Enterprise

A notice directs all questions to Miss Marjorie Mansfield in care of The Enterprise and promises prompt replies.

Marjorie Mansfield

Surprise Shower for Mrs Gilbert Councilman

A Friday evening shower was given to Mrs Gilbert Councilman formerly Miss Bertha Presnell. The Philathea class of the Methodist Protestant church met at Miss Cleta Fitch’s home with hostesses Mrs Rupert Trollinger and Mrs Grady Cable. Miss Rather Ross opened with scripture and a song. a finance committee was formed and a social hour followed with Keane as the game. Ruth Henley won high score. a pottery bowl with ivy from Bethel home in Weaverville was given to Mrs H P Powell.

Gilbert Councilman Bertha Presnell Philathea Methodist Protestant Church Cleta Fitch Rupert Trollinger Grady Cable Rather Ross Garland P. Pritchard Iola Lowdermilk N. M. Harrison Mra W. L. Ward Keane Ruth Henley Bethel Weaverville H. P. Powell

Dutch Bonnets Highlight Roosevelt Legacy at Conventions

Mrs. James Roosevelt dons a four bonnet style at the Democratic national convention, a high fashion nod that also honors her husband’s Dutch ancestral roots tied to early New York settlers.

James Roosevelt New York State

Local social notes highlight visits and departures across multiple households

Mrs D T Yow hosted Mrs Reuben Hatcher and Mrs Yow's guest in Winston Salem for a dinner party honoring Mr and Mrs Walter White. Guests travel between Charlotte, Greensboro, and Griffin while noting visits with families on Edge dale drive and Parkway. Several residents plan short trips to Myrtle Beach and New York City for July and August.

Reuben Hatcher Charlotte Mrs. Hatcher D. T. Yow Edgedale Drive Mr. Hatcher Mr. Yow Will Vogler Winston-Salem Walter White

Girl Scout Camp Attendees Return Home From Rock Creek

A group of Girl Scout campers from Rock Creek near Greensboro spent Sunday at their homes and planned to rejoin camp in the afternoon. Notable daughters mentioned include Betsy Yow Julia Steele Marsh Mary Elizabeth Lindsay and Betty Lou Warner. Sixteen High Point girls are currently at camp.

Mary Anne Thomas Mary Lou Cecil Rock Creek Greensboro Betsy Yow D. T. Yow Julia Steele Marsh Wade Marsh Mary Elizabeth Lindsay John Lindsay Betty Lou Warner Phil Warner High Point

Buoy Marks Site Of Fatal Plunge Near Essex

A buoy marks the spot in Lake Champlain near Essex New York where state police believe four people died in a goodwill flight to Montreal. Wreckage thought to be from the goodwill plane lies about two miles offshore in 270 feet of water, the site of the Saturday crash.

Essex N. Y Lake Champlain Montreal

Class Meeting Hosts First Visit With Guests and Gifts

About 35 members and guests attended the class meeting. Miss Ollie Burgess of Ramseur, before her marriage, and Mrs Leo Rich received a linen gift from the class. Refreshments of ice cream cakes and nuts followed the Keane game. The hostess displayed gifts to Mrs Councilman.

Ruby Henley Mith Feith Brewer Leo Rich Ollie Burgess Ramseur Councilman

Marriages Sealed in Pleasant Garden and Nearby Towns

Dorothy Elaine Fields and William Bryan Julian wed at the Methodist Protestant parsonage with Dr. W. Taylor officiating. Daisy Robbins and Sumner Farlow married at the bride’s mother’s home as vows ended. Grace Smith and Floyd Stout tied the knot in a Saturday ceremony with joint families present.

Dorothy Elaine Fields William Bryan Julian Pleasant Gardens W. Taylor Miss Fields C. T. Field Mr Julian H. H. Julian Eather B. Julian Pleasant Garden Miss Daisy ©. Robbins Mamie Robbins Randleman Sumner Farlow Worthville F. Morton Farlow Pilot Life Insurance Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Packer Gilbert Fielding Kearns Montlieu Avenue Lucy Eshelman R. Bland Music Co Ality Bakery Moffitt’s North Main Broadway Daniel Frohman Hollywood Margaret Sinclair Shanghai Elsa Buchanan Paris Martin Lee Flynt Shell Corporation John Flint Cherry and Mountain Streets Morehead City Jim Hendrix Washington, D. C Shenandoah Valley Ximena Patterson Alvis Patterson Mattie Patterson James Roger Linville Draughn Business College Philip Stafford Stafford W. C. Stafford Chicago Ralph Bassett Friedland Moravian Bassett Edgar Shore C. J. Ragland Shirley Charles Carter Little Charles Jr Capeville P. A. Fontaine Virginia J. M. Cummings Lucy Patty John “Ed Betty Lou Williams Cummings Elizabeth Hays Stuart, Va Dallas President Roosevelt Baker Hotel Morris Sheppard Texas U. S Fred F. Florence Exposition Corporation Wilkes Mary Astor Marylyn Thorpe Marylyn Franklin Thorpe Mr&s Astor Marjorie Mansfield Miss Mansfield W. F. McDonald B. J. Dunn Dunn Harvey Orr Mimi Tom Kearns Parkway Thad Smith Griffin, Ga J. W. Lockridge Carrick Avenue R. L. Brinson and Sons N. H. Caughman Chestnut Street J. Otho Dunlap Rock Hill Dunlap Mary Duncan McAnally Charles W. McAnally S. B. Stapleton Baxter, Jr Evelyn Ludwick Kannapolis Dolly Battley Anderson Street Girl Scouts
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