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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1930
Page
6
The Utopian Study club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 with Mrs Valette J Harris. Other items note a birth announcement for Robert Grayson Thomas and various club activities with tea, flowers, and upcoming meetings.
Concord social circle notes Annis Brittingham Smoot and Robert Lynn Trout plan to marry in Concord on May 15 at the bride’s home. Miss Smoot, Salem College alumna, has worked as secretary to G W Denny in High Point. Trout, a St Louis native, is with Adams-Millis and a Texas Austin College graduate. they will reside in St Louis temporarily after the wedding.
Adelaide McAnally a UNC student arrives to spend spring break with Dr. and Mrs. W. J. McAnally on South Main. Aubrey Dunbar a UNC student enjoys vacation at home on East Farris Ave. Henry RR. Foscue returns Tuesday from business in New York and Philadelphia. Iemory Burns leaves for the U. S. Veterans Hospital at Portsmouth for an operation. Mrs. P. A. Clifton is ill at her home 400 Montheu Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hayworth and son Joe Ross arrive from Cincinnati to visit Mrs. E. T. Hayworth and relatives. Mrs. Y. E. Smith visits Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Smith here.
Large congregations attended both morning and evening services at Wesley Memorial church yesterday. Rev. John W. Moore preached on maintaining the spiritual glow and precious thoughts, urging people to reflect God’s goodness and share His thoughts. The standard training school opened at 8:00 p m with a good enrollment and will run through Friday night.
Annabelle Victory 88 died at 803 Taylor Street after a long illness. She moved from Alabama four years ago and was a Baptist. Survived by husband J. T. Victory, five children Herman Belton Annette Ivery Oline, one brother Daley Lunsford of Houston. Funeral by Rev Hoyle Love at home then Oakwood Cemetery.
Aberdeen North Carolina March 17 A two state search was under way for N A Hobson in connection with the shooting of State Highway Patrolman G W High on the highway between here and Pinehurst The patrolman was wounded in the face as he tried to arrest Hobson on liquor charges Authorities said Hobson would face charges of shooting Patrolman High and violation of the prohibition laws He is said to live between Florence and Darlington South Carolina Authorities were on the lookout in both North and South Carolina
In Cook County, seat of Chicago, 1,900 persons filed for the April 6 primary, signaling broad voter and candidate interest statewide.
Local Ozarks musicians apply rattlesnake rattles to violins to deter cobwebs and pests in their instruments, a quirky folk practice reflecting regional resourcefulness and superstition.
In Thomasville on Colonial drive Dr and Mrs R K Farrington hosted a bridge evening honoring newlyweds Mr and Mrs George D Finch. Prizes went to Miss Mildred Darden for the ladies and Doak Finch for the gentlemen. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Lee Lambeth and others.
Mrs. E F Pepper welcomed members of the Tuesday Afternoon Club to her Fisher Ferry street home on an afternoon of current events readings. Guests included Miss Beulah Norment Mrs W E Norment Miss Elizabeth Yow and Miss Nell Parkin with a program of readings piano solos and vocal numbers followed by tea.
Mr and Mrs Zed Griffith hosted a Night Bridge Club evening on West Main Street with Jonquils and Saint Patrick motifs. Prizes went to Mrs Reece Harville and Austin Finch as high scores. refreshments followed. Thursday guests included Mrs R G Jennings and several others at Park Avenue for two tables of bridge with Saint Patrick decor. Gifts featured Godley prints and a lemon pitcher as prizes.
The Briarfield chapter held a Friday afternoon meeting at Mrs. W. S. Long's home with associate hostesses Mrs. F. B. Sigman Mrs. H. T. Hethcock and Mrs. W. C. Myers. Mrs. John R. Myers presided as president opening with devotion and a business session. C H Phillips spoke on Wade Hampton of South Carolina and two poems were read by Homer Raxan. Violin solos by W. C. Myers Jr. accompanied the social hour.
Staton Strother came back from West Palm Beach Florida after a week away. He was joined by George Stanton of Stantonsburg who accompanied him during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Ansel Cox Jr and their young son arrive Saturday afternoon to spend time with Mrs Coxs parents Mr and Mrs W H Tudor accompanied by Mrs S M Miller and her son from Greenville South Carolina.
Mrs. Preston Harrelson of Burlington was a guest of Mrs. W. H. Tudor on Friday evening.
INDIANAPOLIS Ind March 17 William Green president of the American Federation of Labor and formerly secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America was the guest of the mine workers and the speaker of the day's session as the thirty first constitutional convention resumed after a weekend recess Green's appearance was seen as significant as his stance on the gulf between local miners and Illinois insurgents was expected to reflect federation views
Flying fireboats ordered by the Canadian Department of National Defense to combat forest blazes include five all metal vessels carrying seven firefighters pilot and mechanic.
British exports of electrical goods climbed sharply to a record level in the previous year, reflecting strong overseas demand and improving trade performance for the sector.
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