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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1931

Page

6

New Linen Dresses and Frocks In Fashion Runway

Cotton and linen blouses in new models for wear with popular prices. Introducing new linen dresses shantung wash frocks and linen suits reflecting current summer styles and affordable fashion options.

Shantung Panama

Freedom for Negroes Urged at Chapel Hill Meeting

At the University of North Carolina institute, Dr. M W Panes urged greater political freedom for Negroes in the south. He linked economic poverty to political status, citing widespread disfranchisement and racial tension as barriers to reform and urging white leaders to act.

Chapel Hill South Institute of Human Relations University of Ana Carolina M. W. Pane Howard University Washington Dr. Johnson Africa Mississippi Georgia South Carolina

Social clubs host meetings and a local visitor

Friday events list include the Club of Twelve at Mrs BE Payne on Parkway and the Soresis club hosted by Mrs P B Raymond at Writzharry. Lotus club with Mrs Walter Hargett on Johnson street and King of Clubs with Mrs Herman Smith in Emerywood meet at 3:00 pm. Priscilla club hosts Mrs J Vassie Wilson in Emerywood at 3 30 pm. Charles spent Thursday in Lexington with M L Zimmerman. A Stafford of Kernersville is seriously ill at High Point hospital. Grace Clodfelter, recently in Guilford General hospital, moved to her sister Mrs J S Wilson's home. L C Cartwright of Occidental Life Insurance, Raleigh, visited here yesterday at 405 Parkway.

Otteray Drive Knox Wilson Johnson Street Davis Miss Adams Nell Adams North Main Street Billie Hiatt Philip Davis Margaret Hauser Miss Hiatt Mrs. Davis Dot Ingram Alice Elizabeth Freeze Elizabeth Reitzel Anne Carter Marsh Elizabeth Jones Nancy Carr Terry Tiny Hayes Grace Hutchinson Helen Marsh Lucy Hayes Mary Simmons Catherine Hayworth Elizabeth Snow Welborn Louise Thompson Lexington Jack Thomas Charlies Kearns Ralph Slate Seborn Perry Club BE. J. Payne Parkway Soresis Club P. B. Raymond Writzharry Lotus Club Walter Hargett King of Clubs Herman Smith Emerywood Priscilla Club J. Vassie Wilson Grace Clodfelter Guilford General Hospital J. 8. Wilson L. C. Cartwright The Occidental Life Insurance Company Raleigh B. B .Owens

Piedmont German club dance hosts Virginia Brown guest

Concord resident Virginia Brown attended the Piedmont German club dance hosted by Miss Margaret Hauser last evening. Several locals including Charles L. Amos and son Charles Lee Jr planned a Chattanooga visit for several days.

Virginia Brown Concord Margaret Hauser Charles L. Amos Charles Lee, Jr Chattanooga

Ship Goes Aground In Gravesend Bay

The Cunard liner Beregaria from Southampton with 468 passengers ran aground in Gravesend Bay amid heavy fog and rain. It sits in soft mud, held only by the bow, and tugs were sent to aid at high tide. the ship, once the Imperator, is not reported in distress.

New York Cunard Beregaria Southampton Gravesend Bay Cunard Line Ambrose Channel Berengaria Imperator

Bees Swarm Through Heart of the City

A large swarm of bees moved along Main Street disrupting traffic and drawing hundreds of onlookers. By 2 pm the swarm crossed the railroad, then returned toward Wilson Motor Co as workers attempted to gather them. Observers estimated about 50 000 bees were in the mass.

Main Street Wilson Motor Company G. Ray Jordan

May Day Dance Delights Piedmont German Club At High Point

A refined May Day dance at the High Point Country Club featured Emerson Gil and his orchestra. Notable attendees included Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Amos and many other local couples and out of town guests from Winston-Salem and Greensboro.

Piedmont J. C. Foy W. G. Foy K. B. Geddie Farrell Gray H. B. Hiatt Roland Holton Charles T. Ingram L. M. Ingram Charles Kearns Tom Kearns J. C. Mahoney Wade Marsh Lawrence Matten Brantley McAdoo Lamar McCallum J. A. Morris Seborn Perry Alexander Rankin, Jr Lyman Redding J. J. Rogers, Jr S. Saunders W. D. Simmons W. H. Slane Herman Smith Paul Smith Lewis Teague Jack Thomas Matt Wall J. H. Walker, Jr Teel Williams Muse Martha Deaton Saress Ellerbe Margaret Shinberger Louise Welch Mary Gray Efird Charlotte Sara Efird Winston-Salem Margaret Smathers Greensboro Dorothy Kluttz Berta Fowler Lavinia Powell Margaret Jarber Dot Clendennin Elliott Wood Terry White Dick White John van Noppen Wayne Sullivan Glenn Smith Brooks Sloan Brooks Reitzel Earl Phillips Bill Phillips Jimmie Paul Bob Over Tom Walker A. P. Sends, Jr Fred Smathers P. E. Glass Stewart Powell Clarence Weeks Billy van Ppen Tom Dodge James Sawyer John Davis Robert Wood Alton Poole Eddie Tant Pat Warren Ed Lucas Ed Davant O. C. Godfrey Jimmie Webb Eves Brown Ervin McCandess

Enthusiastic Young People Meeting At Wesley Memorial

A large youth banquet at Wesley Memorial Church showcased a plan to unify church youth activities under a single department. L. F. Tuttle presented the proposal, with officers nominated and future elections set for the League meeting. Reverend G. Ray Jordan urged energetic reform and lasting impact.

Wesley Memorial Wesley Memorial Church L. F. Tuttle Wanda Marie Harville Mary Jane Jackson James Hinkle Louis Stookey Dan Smith Frank Tucker Edgar Allen Young Peoples’ Department Epworth League Func Frank Sizemore Dorothy Kirkman Irving Smith Mae Hayes Albert McNally League Young People’s Department of The Church

Minneapolis Chosen for 1932 P T A Convention

Minneapolis was chosen by the board of managers as the site for the 1932 National Congress of Parents and Teachers. The vote took place in Hot Springs Arkansas on May 8.

Hot Springs Ark Minneapolis National Congress of Parents and Teachers Board of Managers

Glass-lined Milk Tank Cars Debut on British Railways

British railways introduce glass-lined tank cars for milk transport to improve cleanliness and reduce contamination. The new cars showcase enhanced lining and easier cleaning, signaling modernization of dairy freight service.

Aiwanians Honor Confederate Vets at Luncheon

Members of the High Point Kiwanis club observed Confederate Memorial Day May 10 at the Elwood hotel luncheon. Honor guests included A R Hammer and Col. D H Milton, plus leaders of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The program featured the senior high boys glee club and talks by Marvin W Nash and Franklin H Kean. The note mentions an orange tree bearing fruit and flowers simultaneously.

High Point Kiwanis Club Elwood Hotel A. R. Hammer Col D. H. Milton J. M. Hilliard J. A. Morris L. L. Stookey Dan W. Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Moffitt’s N. Main Owens Bible Class First Baptist Church Grayson W. D. Wood Herman Owen Route W. E. Price William Eason, Jr Carr Street T. J. Rogers Kernersville High Point Hospital Rogers R. C. Tate High Point O. Henry Jack Baxter Burt Asbury Bob Southern Paradise Point L. G. Robichaux Rainbow Class Rainbow Class of Lebanon Church Trout Lynn Trout Alberta A. V. Goldiere Davidson Janet Harris Penelope Morgan Virginia Frank Martha Neal Deaton Edna Morgenthaler Patte Jordan Almena Sloan Virginia Wall Lucille Barnette Martha Morrison Louis Voorhees Mrs. Wilson Evelyn Davis Evansville, Ind Harold Davis Music Teachers Association High Point Music Teachers’ Association Friends Church Annex Florence Blair Clara Boyd Evelyn Boyd Minnie Harrell Mae Kirkman Beulah Moton Elizabeth Strickland Edith Crooks Margaret Grayson Mary Hilliard Carraway Carolyn Edwards Jeanne Rankin Betty Sechrest Dixie Thomas Ruth Davis Hampton Hubbard Helen Crowder Marie Heath Mildred Free Marian Dixon Marian Eliott Helen Marie Sheloff Edith Vance Fielding Kearns Eleanor Welch B. C. Fowler Sophia Taplin Helen Bolling Blanche Hassell Lexander Martin CR. A. R Alexander Martin Country Club C. T. Ingram W. C. Covington J. E. Millis Joe Pell Paul Casey C. F. Long P. W. Flagge National Congress M. W. Johnson Moore's Book Store Edmonson Barber Shop Mann Drug No Max Bones Charles M. L. Zimmerman Do. A. Stafford J. P. Rawley Walter Hester Harold Bennett Alma Hooks Leona Heathe Jacque Kimble Geneva Butler Mrs. Bryce Bennett and Small Tuttle Aiwanians Thurlow Kearns C. H. Bass J. 8. Welborn J. B. Kirkman United Daughters of the Confederacy Joe Snyder Laura Wesson Shoe Store Buster Brown Shoes South Main Street Carolinas Greensboro, WN. C
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