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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1931
Page
5
The Woman's auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will hold a plant sale on the church lawn Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock. The event aims to raise funds for church activities and community projects.
William J. McAnally Jr and guest George Ervin Wardell returned to Duke University after visiting his parents Dr. and Mrs. W. J. McAnally. Mrs. C. B. Webber and daughters Joanna and Nancy came back from Charlotte. Ruby Ward and Ruby Hepler visited. Wilton Barnes and Mrs. Reich hosted visitors Edgedale drive. Estiele Kelly stayed with sister Gladys Kelly on Thurston street. Mary Strader and Mrs. Baxter returned from Reidsville. Mrs. J. L. Stookey has recovered from an operation.
A social calendar item notes a house gathering on Monday at 8:00 p.m. The notice highlights a neighborhood get together with likely attendees and agenda being casual reunion and refreshments.
The Good Will Garden Club meets at 10 00 a m with Mrs Ged die at her West Lexington home. Sigma Theta club joins Mrs Farrell Gray at 3 00. W C C T A gathers with Mrs Jones Burns at 1000 English Street with Mrs C A Smith as associate hostess. Tuesday Evening Garden Club meets at 7 30 in Wesley Memorial church basement.
Wednesday events include the Berbank Garden Club luncheon at 11 30 with Mrs BE H Jarrett on Winston road. The Ww Contract club gathers with Miss Ruth Bowne at 2 00 at the Country club. The Mid Week Garden Club meets at 10 a m with Mrs W G Foy.
Thursday gathering of the Entre Nous Club with Mrs. A EB Tate at the specified time. Also an Epworth League session by Trinity chapter at Trinity M E church to conduct their election proceedings.
FRIDAY King of Clubs meets with Mrs. Jack Thomas at her Alberta apartments home. Lab of Twelve meets Mrs. Alvin Parker at 8:00 p m at her Emerywood home. Priscilla club meets Mrs. Ss C Clark at 3 30 on Park Way.
On Saturday at 8 30 A M the A A W group will meet in the garden of Mrs Henry White with Miss Pattie Jordan and Mrs EB M Shipman as associate hostesses alongside Mrs White.
Mrs Glenn Long state president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be honored with a luncheon at the country club Wednesday by Laura Wesson chapter members. Reservations call 6304 by 10 am Tuesday. Mrs M M Shiltz of Charleston is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Fr H McCain. Mrs Shiltz plans discharge from hospital to home at 210 Willow row.
The first term runs June 11 to July 21 with a second term July 22 to August 28. New offerings include a course on The Organization and Administration of the Junior College taught by Dr. George Phineas Butler. The library science program reaches its twenty eighth course, creditable toward degrees. Tuition may be exempt for in service teachers meeting requirements. last year 3,014 students enrolled, including 718 graduates, with entertainment and recreation planned.
Dr Wallace E Rollins a North Carolina native born at Shall Raleigh public schools and Bingham School Mebane will become Dean and professor of Early Church History at the Virginia Theological Seminary He will succeed Rev Berryman Green D D and maintain his professorship in the seminary Dr Rollins 4th UNC alum to head major denominational school credits 18 18 years at the seminary training over 400 ministers
The article explains the launch of Purol Pep a blue colored non premium gasoline distinct from Purol Ethyl a red high test fuel for high compression engines. Local motorists are urged to try Purol Ethyl for improved performance while Purol Pep remains a consumer option with the same base as Woco Pep but without the premium price. Central Oil promotes these fuels alongside Tidene oil at Blue and White Service Stations and authorized dealers in the region.
Purol Pep gasoline, newly launched in the Carolinas, draws a strong response from motorists. Central Oil officials report immediate shifts to the product, citing its power, speed, and reduced carbon deposits and engine knocks as key advantages.
STUTTGART Ark May 18 A A McGill a prominent Arkansas rice miller missing since his car was found in the White River last Tuesday night returned home today but would not explain his disappearance He wore a torn suit and a beard since his vanishing and said he spent time wandering in the White River bottoms He claimed his car plunged over a cliff into the river partly by accident and declined to elaborate further
As spring begins, clean your hat with a brush and cleaning fluid. Let it dry on a stand that preserves the crown shape. Add gloss by replacing the grosgrain band and sweatband or lining. Expect a noticeable boost in self respect.
Chicago reports say John Factor known as Jake the Barber, an English stock swindler, is sought by lawmen and feared dead before extradition to England. He allegedly defrauded investors of millions, including Broad Street Press Ltd of London, while clashing with associate Diamond over profits. authorities weigh impounding assets for victims.
Mrs H V Skaggs of Van Texas describes years of poor health with hip and shoulder pain. She says after taking Cardul she felt weaker before, but the remedy helped significantly and made her feel like a different woman.
Charles W. Holman 83 of St Paul, famed aviator, died instantly when his upside down stunt at an Omaha air race failed at 20 feet. Twenty thousand spectators witnessed the tragedy during a holiday program lull.
An aeronauts performance ended in tragedy when the plane crashed after fifteen minutes of sky tricks. Spectators watched as the craft tumbled and plowed 200 feet, the engine separated, and pilot Woolman was flung from the wreckage, suffering fatal injuries.
Tulsa detectives and Department of Justice agents found narcotics valued at 123200 in a buried trunk during a late night raid. The discovery underlines a joint operation targeting illegal drugs in the city.
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