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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1935
Page
8
The Young People's Club of Woman's Memorial A. M. E. church plans a tea Sunday noon at Mrs Elma Peterson's Hoover street home. The invitation asks all to attend and enjoy the afternoon gathering.
Eugene Grace testifies before the Senate Munitions Committee declaring war unnecessary and that Bethlehem Steel would quit making equipment if allowed. He argues government control of industry during war is inefficient, noting profits from bonuses totaling about 3 million dollars.
C. C. Young, president, praised Mr Boyd for his long service with the boserd and urged members to emulate him. After the business session hostess Mrs J Lofkin and Mrs C Norfleet served to Lula Brown Carrie Lee Goins Thelma Gaylord Moore Baldwin Pennington and others. Mr Boyd plans to return to New York City Tuesday.
The Brotherhood and Ladies Ald circles of St Mark M E church schedule a brother and sister banquet in the parish hall Monday evening at 6. Also, a book drive for Negro History Week raised 15 books and 51.40 for purchases with notable donors such as Dr Carter G Woodson and various community groups. The Harlem Revue debuts Monday at 7 30 pm at Fairview Street school. The Western District Tournament of the NC Negro High School Athletic Association comes to William Penn gym Thursday and Friday with final states in Raleigh.
The column argues Dunbar of Spencer will be hardest to beat in the district and has one of the best offenses. Belmont could block its path, William Penn may break its jinx, but by tournament end Dunbar should carry home the cup.
Jessie Owens, OSU sophomore, smashed the world indoor broad jump record with a 25 feet 9 inch leap at Madison Square Garden last Saturday night. He joins an expanding group of Negro athletes who have held or hold world marks.
The Union Social club hosted a delightful party at Miss Louise Spencer's home 105 Normal Street. After dancing, a savory repast was served to guests including Misses Doris Harrington Virginia Harrington Christine Miller Grace Gray Mamie Blackburn Hattie Davis Brownie May Reid and Messrs Joseph Hill Elmer Howard Harry Caldwell Clifford Crowe Ray Caldwell Charles Moore Walter Pennix Roscoe Smith Nathaniel Turner.
The Entre Nous club announces no meeting this week. The next meeting will be announced later by club secretary Mrs. J A Morris.
Local citizens have a chance to see top Negro high school basketball teams in western North Carolina this Thursday and Friday. Attend to show moral and financial support for the event and players.
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