Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs Charles Byerly
Mr and Mrs Charles Byerly announce the birth of a son Billy at their home 617 Park on June 27.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1931
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Charles Byerly announce the birth of a son Billy at their home 617 Park on June 27.
A compact catalog summary lists swim suits in best new styles, one or two pieces in high shades. Skirts appear in white flannel and colors, with attractive cuts. Crochet sweaters, white navy flannel coats, and chic linen suits are highlighted as smart fashion choices.
Eva Cummins appears missing as a vessel departed Norfolk on Saturday June 27 bound for Boston via Chatham on the 8. Chatham route. Mrs M R Shields has just returned from Ridgecrest where she attended the Baptist South wide G A meeting for ten days. Mr and Mrs W F Mickey and children Paul and Clara have returned from Lake Waccamaw.
University Virginia June 30. Two seasoned figures urge business men to lead the fight against rackets. George Z Medalie former U S attorney argues for stronger police protection and cautions repeal of prohibition is not a cure. Colonel Robert Isham Randolph agrees but says enforcement must improve and ethical standards return in business and labor.
A government bulletin reports the military rebellion confined to Cuzco and Puno regions. It cites demands for electoral law changes and opposition to the return of deposed President Luis M. Sanchez Cerro. Rebels include parts of the 13th and 15th regiments and a small 15th artillery element.
Clarence Chamberlin took off from St John airport at 2 21 p m Atlantic daylight time heading to New York with Ruth Nichols who was injured a week earlier in Newfoundland flight plans. Mabel P Jones a nurse joined and Mrs Chamberlin was a passenger as they aimed for Armonk New York near Nichols Rye home.
Three gunmen invaded the basement restaurant of the hotel Alamac on Broadway and 71st Street during a breakfast service. A gunfight and street chase ended in their capture by police. One victim, a Department of Justice agent, had his revolver seized but later returned.
Miss Miriam Hardin of Greensboro has been chosen to represent Georgia in the Sesquicentennial Battle of Guilford Courthouse pageant on July 4. She is daughter of Mrs. J E Hardin and a descendant of Revolutionary Brigadier General Jethro Sumner. She will be escorted by a flag bearer and colonial battle colors from Georgia. The pageant traces the rise of the thirteen colonies, expansion to forty eight states, and features John Bull and Uncle Sam. Salisbury Legion Flag Escort and Greensboro American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps also participate.
Mr and Mrs John R Myers and Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson hosted a dinner party at their suburban home west of Thomasville. Honor guests included Mr and Mrs W G Hazel who depart for Bennettsville South Carolina and Mrs Joseph Greenstreet of Lexington. The table featured summer flowers and a silver centerpiece. Attending were the Hazels, the McCoys and Mrs Greenstreet.
Mr and Mrs J F Hayden and daughters Velva and Margaret of High Point visited Mrs Hayden's parents Mr and Mrs J A Greeff on West Main Street Sunday evening.
Mrs Lucy Eason hosted a Friday bridge party at Mrs Robert Gloff’s West Guilford street home. Guests enjoyed fruit punch and two tables of bridge with high score prizes including a boudoir pillow for Mrs R G Jennings and handkerchiefs for Miss Alma Jennings and Miss Marie Jones. An ice course followed the card play.
The article notes Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Jennings departed today for White Lake to spend a few days there.
Mr and Mrs G S Faller along with Josephine Elizabeth and Joe Faller of Charlotte spent Sunday as guests of Mrs R L Welch and her daughter Miss Eloise Welch at their Salem Street home.
Mrs. R. C. Carpenter and her children visited relatives in New Bern and returned home today.
Jacksonville North Carolina June 30. Family members of Pamlico county farmer Bryan Simpson who vanished November 14 1929 said they believe a skeleton found near Tar Landing Onslow county is his. Clothing matched items he wore when last seen and he disappeared after saying he would gather potatoes in a field. Sheriff W Brinson of Pamlico county accompanied relatives to identify the bones and inspect the site.
The United States chamber of commerce reports a drop in exports to Europe for the first three months of the year. European purchases of domestic goods abroad reached 61.2 percent, while last year Europe accounted for 48.8 percent of exports. Declines are listed for the United Kingdom Canada Germany Russia Japan France Mexico The Netherlands Belgium China and others.
Logan Degen of Pittsburgh was killed when his seaplane nosedived over Lake Michigan at Glen Arbor Michigan. A police dog aboard the craft also died in the crash observed near the beach.
A notice lists Phoone 2039 for emergency assistance at City Hall. Mrs W E Price, secretary, and her assistant will be available to receive calls and arrange needed help such as cooks or cleaners for basement work.
The Mobile Register reports a speaking program featuring Dr. Francis Pendleton Gaines and Josephus Daniels. Daniels reviews southern journalism and honors late peers including Col. Robert Ewing and others, while Dr. Herty explains newsprint manufacture from southern forest products. A separate note mentions a Black Rock robbery attempt injuring a St. Louis druggist.
Mr and Mrs William Parkin and their son from Chapel Hill spent the weekend here with Parkins sister Mrs T J Covington on West Main Street.
Mr and Mrs Roy Bruton return to their Charlottesville Virginia home after a two week visit with Mrs Bruton's mother Mrs J L Welborn.
Hugh Miller Riggins of Atlanta Georgia is spending time here with his grandmother Mrs M L Suggs on Highland Avenue.
Mrs. A. R. Swaim and her young daughter Nell returned home late this week after visiting Mrs. Patterson in Statesville, a former schoolmate of Mrs. Swaim.
Mr and Mrs Julius Green of High Point visited on Sunday as guests of J C Green and family on West Main Street highlighting a social gathering at a local residence.
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