Spade Handling Notes From John Mebane Column
A fragment from a column by John Mebane discusses spades in card study. It hints at strategies and playful observations about a card game.
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John Mebane
High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1940
Page
13
Robert Haywood the city hall storyteller and barber shop anecdote
The article profiles Robert Haywood a middle aged janitor at City Hall who entertains crowds with improvised stories told over a massive pipe. His tales prompt spontaneous laughter and a reputation for vivid narrative, with humorous barber shop episodes and a noted talent for letter writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Haywood
Robert
Haywood
Wesley Memorial Youth Night Highlights Church Work
Wesley Memorial Church hosts a youth oriented program tonight starting at 7 30 The high school orchestra conducted by Miss Virginia Frank will perform Arthur Utley Jr Young People department president will share findings on What the Young People Expect of Their Church and What the Church Can Expect of Its Young People James Rink assistant pastor will deliver a brief message titled Christ Challenges Youth The event invites the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Church
Virginia Frank
Arthur Utley, Jr
Young People’s Department
James Rink
Christ
High Point Hosts Central Division Elks Meeting
P C Smith president of the North Carolina Elks Association says the Central Division will meet in High Point on March 14. Lodges from Fayetteville Winston Salem Greensboro Durham and High Point will send delegations plus visiting Grand Lodge officials. A noon open house buffet dinner and entertainment are planned as well as a general session to discuss state affairs and a benevolence program including under privileged children clinics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Smith
North Carolina Elks Association
High Point
Fayetteville
Winston - Salem
Greensboro
Durham
George W. Mumford
Grand Lodge Activities Committee
D. A. Morris
West Durham
W. C. Moore
East
New Bern
Ernest D. Grady
West
Charlotte
Ben Taylor
Washington
Elks Home
State Association
Central Division
North Main Street building to be remodeled at once
The J. W. Clinard estate receives city approval for exterior and interior renovations to 100 North Main Street atop the railway embankment now occupied by Hood System Industrial Bank. R. K. Stewart and Son contractor for 2250 dollars. Total value of 12357 dollars across permits posted this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Clinard
North Main Street
Hood System Industrial Bank
R. K. Stewart and Son
J. Paul Sanders
Gatewood Avenue
Locke
Council Streets
C. R. Lanier
Adams Street
Standard Oil Company
W. H. McKinney
Cable Street
A. Coke Cecil
Cecil Street
Ed Singleton
Furlough Street
R. B. Terry
Efird’s Department Store
South Main Street
J. H. Long
Long Street
Red Cross Meeting to Feature Dr. Newlin Talk
Guilford College historian Dr. A I Newlin will speak at the High Point Red Cross annual meeting on March 14 at St Mary's Church. He will discuss Human Needs In Europe Today based on recent Europe travel and wartime observations. Tickets are available from Red Cross headquarters or through members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Newlin
Guilford College
High Point
American Red Cross
John Mebane
Europe
Switzerland
Great Britain
Ireland
Belgium
France
Germany
Netherlands
Newlin
The
Red Cross
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Local Legion Delegation Heads to Rocky Mount Meeting
A High Point Legion delegation of eight post officers from Andrew Jackson Post No. 87 and seven auxiliary members departs today for the 1940 post officers convention in Rocky Mount. The drum and bugle corps will not attend the parade yet, as it rehearsed only last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Rocky Mount Meeting
High Point Legion
Andrew Jackson Post No
Rocky Mount
D. D. Arden
R. P. Waynick
Harry Pleming
Oscar L. Smith
J. H. King
Jack Burris
Effie Harrison
High Point
R. M. Cowan
Will Form New Presbyterian Church In City
A mission chapel opened two years ago in the Brentwood area has grown, and Orange Presbytery approved organizing a new church today at 2 30 pm. A commission from the presbytery will oversee the ceremony as Scout and Sunday School activities continue. A lot at East Green and Arch streets was purchased for the church site, with plans for a summer build and a growing congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brentwood
East Green Street
Orange Presbytery
Presbytery
C. E. Hodgin
E. E. Gillespie
Synod of North Carolina
John D. Kellenberger
Orange
Amelia Hough
First Presbyterian Church
Rawley Banner
E. M. Foster
East Green
Arch Streets
Council of Social Agencies Aims to Guide City Welfare Plan
The Council of Social Agencies should anchor the city’s social work program like a board of directors. It will pool agency knowledge to craft a community plan, monitor welfare needs and resources, set near-term goals, outline steps, mobilize public opinion, and lead action while avoiding service duplication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Social Agencies
Olin W. LeBaron
Community Chest
Council of Social Agences
LeBaron
Local Cases Set for Guilford Superior Court Trial
Guilford Superior Court opens Monday with Judge J. A. Rousseau presiding. High Point defendants face charges from abandonment to false pretense, including Jack White accused of selling spaces in a fictitious book to Greensboro lawyers. The docket covers burglary, larceny, and an assault with a deadly weapon from several High Point cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Greensboro
High Point
Guilford Superior Court
J. A. Rousseau
Wayne Desk
Tomlinson Street
Willie Hill
Meredith Street
High Point Municipal Court
Jack White
Atlanta
White
North Carolina
John Story
Community growth shapes future direction of planning
A local official emphasized that future community needs guide development, signaling a focus on growth, infrastructure, and long term planning. The remarks highlighted balanced progress and careful resource management to support residents and businesses.
YMCA Drive Secures $4320 Toward Goal
The High Point YMCA announced that $4,320 was raised yesterday in its annual membership drive. Executive secretary Edgar Hartley said the goal is $5,200 and officials expect to reach the target by Wednesday with continued effort. Appreciation was voiced for all who contributed.
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High Point Young Men's Christian Association
Edgar Hartley
Dr Kennett to Preach at Ward Street Church
Dr. P. B. Kennett of High Point College will deliver a sermon at Ward Street Methodist Church this morning at 11 o'clock. The service is expected to draw members of the local congregation and nearby communities.
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DR. Kennett
Ward Street
Kennett
High Point College
Ward Street Methodist Church
James Balfour Charged With Concealed Weapon Case
James Balfour of Asheboro faces a concealed weapon charge after an arrest in High Point on February 9. The case is slated for Friday, with authorities continuing to pursue details of the incident.
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James Balfour
Asheboro
High Point
Carrie Moore dies at hospital in Oak Hill area
Carrie Rovenia Parker Moore 33 of Oak Hill died in a local hospital. She is survived by her husband Kenneth F. Moore four sons her parents Mr and Mrs G Q Parker seven brothers and one sister. She was a member of Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church and Young Mothers Sunday School class. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 30 AM at Hilliard Memorial with Rev H O Miller officiating. Interment follows in Floral Garden Cemetery.
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Robert
Pe Ridge
Mebane
Robrt
Jackson Springs
Mistah
Carrie Rovenia Parker Moore
Oak Hill
Route One
Ernest
F. D
Kenneth
Aryan Descent Proof Required for German Newspaper Stockholders
A historical note states that in Germany a full proof of Aryan descent dating to 1800 must be produced before one can become a stockholder in a newspaper. The rule reflects era specific racial criteria affecting ownership eligibility.
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Germany
G O P Convention Dates In Guilford County To Be Set
Republican Chairman Worth D. Henderson of Greensboro plans to announce Guilford County convention and precinct meeting dates soon. He remains a candidate for county chair and aims to field a full slate with a strong Sixth District congressional candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth D. Henderson
Greensboro
Guilford County
Henderson
Newest Chest Agency Ready To Begin Work
The Family Service Bureau in High Point announces its newest Community Chest agency is ready to accept applications for help. Executive secretary Mrs Karl Shepard reports board conferences with the Department Public Welfare Juvenile Court Public Health American Red Cross and Y W C A are planned to avoid duplicating effort. The bureau will offer casework services to families with problems beyond their means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burea High Point
Karl Shepard
Shepard
Bureau
Board of Direct
Department Public Welfare
Juvenile Cou Public Health Department
Amercan Red Cross
High Point
Family Service Bureau
Reverend Tom Sykes to Speak at Springfield Church
Springfield Friends Church outlines weekly schedule with Rev Tom A Sykes of Thomasville preaching at 11 am worship. Evening services and ministry lesson detail the church activities for the upcoming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Sykes
Springfield Church
Springfield Friends Church
Tom A. Sykes
Thomasville
Christian Endeavor Societies
Blair Home
South Main Street
Martha Jay
Revival Continues at Church Services Through March Seventeen
Interest in the Bible School revival at the Church of God grows nightly with new class participation during each worship hour. Sermons cover fundamental Christian issues, a large chart of religious bodies is shown, and special music enhances services held daily at 7 30 p m through March 17. The platinum fox note mentions Norway's rare animal with only 309 pairs remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Bible School
Norway
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