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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1939
Page
7
The Character-Builders Class hosted a Mother Daughter banquet at South Main Street Methodist Church. Sixty nine mothers and daughters attended, with ivy pink roses and pink candles decorating tables as honored guests were seated.
Mary Washburn delivered the evening's inspiring address while Mrs. Grover Jones offered two Edgar A. Guest readings. Ella Lou Taylor performed multiple songs with Doris Koontz assist and later played piano solo. Dorothy Fritz chaired the toast to mothers, Danese Manley spoke on past customs, Lena Davis offered invocation and remarks.
The Trinity Missionary Society of Mt. Vernon Church in Trinity gathered at Mrs. C. J. Peace's home for its regular meeting. Mrs. T. H. Elder served as associate hostess and program leader, while Mrs. Sam Hite presided over the business discussion. Refreshments were served during the social hour.
Mr and Mrs John C Allred of Central Falls marked their 57th wedding anniversary on May 7 with an Apiente dinner on the home grounds attended by their children and many friends The couple aged 78 and 76 are described as very active Their family includes Mrs M F Hinshaw Randleman Mrs R D Shultz Hudson O Mrs L Allred Archdale Mrs A B Winningham Asheboro Route 1 Prof J Hobart Allred High Point Miss Mabel Allred and Claude R Allred The events also note Ina Owens announcing the forthcoming marriage of her daughter Helen Elizabeth Owens to Shirley Wall scheduled for June 3 Also mentioned is Miss Ruby Lee Hudson as honor guest at a surprise birthday party hosted by Miss Jessie Dennis and Miss Margie Hudson with several other attendees.
The English Derby is set to be shown on cinema screens across England, bringing the race to a broad audience. Organizers announce plans to pair the telecast with event programming and spectator access.
Australia plans a new facility to roll aluminum sheets for aircraft. The project aims to boost domestic capability in aerospace manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports. The facility will produce high grade aluminum plates and rolled sheet stock for airframe and skin components.
Health department figures led by Dr. R. M. Buie show 81 percent of last year’s cancer deaths in Guilford County were women. Of 42 deaths, 34 were female and most tumors were stomach cancers. among men deaths came from several cancer forms. The piece discusses early diagnosis, public education, and cautions against untrained treatment while urging professional medical guidance.
A Municipal Court civil term adjourned after settlement in the damage action C H Daniels vs Floral Garden Cemetery for 14000 dollars. A jury awarded 250 dollars to R D Culler trading as National Upholstery Co against Southern Railway Co for damaged chairs in transit.
The Junior Service League presents Night of January 16th as its First Annual Benefit at the college auditorium on Wednesday May 17 at 8 15 pm. Footlighters of High Point College perform under Professor Walter R Fleischmann with audience members registered to serve as jury in the murder trial themed drama. Two endings depend on verdicts and tickets are sold through league members.
Paris reports that city hosts more chess activity than any other location, despite government employee wage demand and ongoing public discourse.
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