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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1938

Page

6

Mrs. Morrison Elected U D C President in High Point

At the November High Point chapter meeting of the United Daughters of the Confederacy Mrs. P Morrison was chosen to succeed Mrs A T Wishart as president. Other officers selected include A E Tate first vice president John Welborn second vice president Hunsucker third vice president Sechrest recording secretary Paylor corresponding secretary Kirkman treasurer Wishart historian Whitaker assistant historian a new post Mattocks registrar Brame custodian Hayden recorder of crosses Kirkman honorary president. Delegates to the Tulsa convention were chosen with Wishart and Hayden as delegates and Morrison and Kirkman as alternates. A state convention report praised the president’s dinner and the group noted growth from 38 to 64 chapters. About 20 members attended the meeting with a Halloween table setting.

High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy A. E. Tate West Broad Street H. P. Morrison A. T. Wishart GC. L. Whitaker John J. D. Brame J. F. Hayden Crosses J. E. Kirkman Tulsa Okla Mes James P. Morrison Hayden New Bern Children of Confederacy James E. Lambeth Thomasville Wishart

Grandma Peace Celebrates 85th Birthday

Mrs. Levina Peace, known as Grandma Peace, marks her 85th birthday today. A longtime Randolph and Davidson county native, she has lived near Mount Vernon church for 42 years and raised 11 children. Relatives in Trinity and Thomasville will visit, while many others send congratulatory cards.

Calvin Peace Randolph County Mount Vernon Church J. W. Peace E. L. Peace June Peace C. J. Peace E. M. Peace Trinity Luther Robbins Thomasville

Dorothy Biddle to Speak at Sheraton Saturday at Three

Mrs C B Mattocks announces that Dorothy Biddle known as Mrs Walter Adams Johnson will speak at the Sheraton hotel on Saturday at 3 PM on Living With Color. The talk is open to all garden club members and interested guests from nearby cities.

C. B. Mattocks High Point Council of Garden Clubs Dorothy Biddle Walter Adams Johnson Sheraton Hotel Mattock Garden Club Biddle Garden Club Council Emerywood Country Club Clyde R. Hoey Raleigh High Point Garden Club

Piedmont Women’s Tourney Set for Starmount Club

The Piedmont Women’s Golf Association announces the final bi weekly tournament will be held Wednesday at Starmount Country Club in Greensboro. Play starts tomorrow morning between nine and eleven with usual prizes awarded. Miss Alilene Hoover, president, asks players to begin within that window.

Piedmont Women's Golf Association Starmount Country Club Greensboro Alilene Hoover

Swallows Flocked From Edinburgh For Their Winter Flight

Crowds gathered in Edinburgh streets as swallows began their southward winter migration leaving the city in a seasonal send off.

Edinburgh Scotland

Egypt Considers Heavy Taxes on Diesel Motors

Egypt government weighs steep taxes on diesel powered vehicles to curb emissions and raise revenue. Officials say the plan targets transport and industry sectors, aiming to reduce pollution while boosting state revenues amid economic strains.

Egypt

Scouts Open House Planned During National Week

Troop Two of the local Girl Scouts will hold an informal open house at their troop house at 1101 North Main Street from four to six p m on Thursday. The event marks the official opening to other Scouts and council members and invites all local Girl Scouts and council members to attend.

North Main Street

Man Larkin Dies in English Criminal Asylum

Andrew Larkin, once found guilty but insane of murder in Liverpool 42 years ago, has died in a high security criminal asylum. No details on location or date of death are provided in the fragment.

Liverpool England Andrew Larkin

YWCA Clubs Observe Hallowe'en Season With Party

Two YWCA clubs the Live Yers and the Jolly Ys held a joint Hallowe en party at the Highland community house with about sixty members and guests present Mrs Zilleh R Hopkins the general secretary presided and directed games and contests with autumn leaves corn stalks and orange and black streamers creating a spooky setting Refreshments in the Halloween motif were served and next week’s meetings will launch a new program series.

Live Y'ers Highland Zilleh R. Hopkins

Local Health News From Burrus Memorial Hospital

Mrs L B Montsinger has recovered from a six weeks illness and is moved to her High Point route one home from Burrus Memorial hospital. Mrs Minnie Hester returns to her High Point route two home after two weeks nursing in Cagle home. John Cagle of Trinity shows improvement but remains bed bound. his mother Mrs C C Cagle is up. Mrs George Hilliard and relatives from Asheboro visited the Farr home. Becky Sue Byrum remains in hospital after appendectomy and is recovering.

Minnie Hester High Point Route Two Trinity C. C. Cagle John Cagle Mra. C. C. Cagle George Hilliard Lena Hilliard Bruce Hilliard Clifton Presnell Asheboro Clarence Farr Sunday Becky Sue Byrum Earl A. Byrum Gantt Apartments Burrus Memorial Hospital Diaman Mond South West East

Railway Express Auxiliary Meeting Scheduled at Gibson Club

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Railway Express Agency will hold a meeting at the Gibson club rooms this evening at 8 o'clock. The event was announced.

Railway Express Agency Gibson Club

West Emerywood Garden Club Hosts Virginia Garden Talk

Mrs J E Millis spoke at the West Emerywood Garden Club gathering at Ferndale Drive on Gardens of Virginia. President Mrs Robert Fountain presided and fourteen members attended as the speaker described historic James River area gardens and homes like Monticello with formal boxwood borders and vivid plant displays.

James James River Virginia Gardens Monticello Thomas Jefferson Williamsburg Club

North Carolina clubwomen laud eighth Current Problems forum

Seven NC Federation of Women's Clubs delegates led by Mrs. Howard G. Ethridge of Asheville applauded the New York Herald Tribune forum on America Facing Tomorrow's World. The program covered youth, labor, government and future plans for the World's Fair, with speeches by Roosevelt and Walter Lippmann.

Raleigh America New York City North Carolina Franklin D. Roosevelt West Will Hays Helen Wills Moody Sportsorld H. J. Anslinger Walter Lippman New York

Sedgefield Hunt Committee Plans Meeting Tonight at Inn

Sedgefield Hunt Committee will meet at Sedgefield tonight at 8 o clock to plan future events. The 6 30 dinner meeting of the chief of Sedgefield Horse Show Inc follows to elect officers for the new corporation. Members rode on a Sunday paper chase led by Mrs Willis Slane of High Point and Mrs Clair Conner of Greensboro in autumn sunlight.

First Baptist Church Sedgefield Hunt Committee Sedgefield Chiet of Sedgefield Horse Show, Inc Hunt Willis Slane High Point Clair Conner Greensboro J. Welch Harriss A. T. Smith W. C. Jones Meredith Clark Slane Jackie Slane Charlies Kearns Billie Sheloff Stark Dillard Fred Guerin Annie Rhu Weaver Jack Rochelle T. V. Rochelie

Schenck Vaughan Wedding Cards From Raleigh Readers

Wedding notices announce Rosemary Ramseur Schenck to Edgerton Martin Vaughan on November 12 at 8:30 p.m. at Christ Church Raleigh North Carolina. The bride is the daughter of Judge and Mrs Michael Schenck of Raleigh.

Michael Schenck Rosemary Ramseur Edgerton Martin Vaughan Christ Church Raleigh North Carolina

Girl Scout Council Postpones Meeting to Nov 10

The Girl Scout Council postpones its regular meeting scheduled for this week to Thursday November 10 at 10 a.m. The session will be held at the home of Mrs I T Mann on Johnson Street due to a conflict with the Community Chest drive.

Green Street L. L. LU Green Street Baptist Church Minnie Mae Andrews Weat Green Street Girl Scout Council I. T. Mann Johnson Street

Barrier announces birth of son Hubert Lane II

Mr and Mrs Hubert Lane Barrier of 606 Montheu Avenue announce the birth of a son, Hubert Lane Barrier II, on Thursday October 27 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mother and infant expect to return home today from the hospital.

Hubert Lane Barrier Montheu Avenue Hubert Lane Burrus Memorial Hospital Barrier

Girl Pentagons Meet With Miss Earline Moore

The Girls Pentagon club will hold its weekly meeting this evening at 7 30 with Miss Earline Moore as hostess at her home 208 Woodrow Avenue. A full attendance is expected.

Pentagon

Birth Announcement for Richard Gordon McDowell

Mr. and Mrs. Colon McDowell announce the birth of a son Richard Gordon McDowell born October 17 at Guilford General Hospital.

Colon McDowell Richard Gordon Guilford General Hospital

BPWC Mid Year Conference Set at Pinehurst

Local BPWC members prepare for the North Carolina Federation Mid Year Conference to be held at the Carolina hotel Pinehurst on November 5 and 6. Miss Earline White national BPWC president will address the banquet and Sunday breakfast in an informal session. Reservations advised to Frances W. Hoffman Raleigh.

Business and Professional Women's Club North Carolina Federation Carolina Hotel Pinehurst Oriana B. James Earline White Washington, D. C National BPWC Miss White Frances W. Hoffman Dawson Street Raleigh Marion Brown Burlington

Plans Complete For German Club November Dance

Final plans for the Piedmont German club dance on Friday evening November 4 at Emerywood Country Club. The event expects many out of town guests with contests for early arrivals and a cash prize for those arriving before 10. Auburn Cavaliers to furnish mantie. dancing starts 9:30. Miss Connie Moore will be featured vocalist with the orchestra.

Piedmont Emerywood James E. Foscue Board of Governors Mantie Auburn Cavaliers Connie Moore

Nancy Hicks Hosts Hallowe'en Party At Home

Nancy Hicks of 725 Arch Street entertained friends Monday afternoon at a Hallowe en party. After lawn games the guests enjoyed refreshments in the dining room. Attendees included Kretherine Clodfelter Dorothy Clodfelter Ella Ball Jean Clary Nancy Mc Culloch Douglas Roger Lee Sylvia Tate Lois Wise Betty Corrigan Evelyn Wise and Betty Lou Brown.

Nancy Jane Hicks Arch Street Kretherine Dorothy Clodfelter Ella Jean Ball Jean Clary Nancy Lee McCulloch Douglas Roger Lee Sylvia Tate Lois Wise Betty Jean Corrigan Evelyn Wise Betty Lou Brown

Swedish Telephone Girls Switch Phrase for Delays

Swedish telephone operators are instructed to say In the wink of an eye during service delays instead of just a minute. The change aims to soften wait times and set customer expectations while awaiting connections or assistance.

Sweden

South Africa Buys One Hundred Gr Bombers

South Africa has purchased 100 gr bombers marking a significant boost to its air power. The order signals a major expansion of the nation’s military aviation capabilities amid regional security concerns.

South Africa

Social Calendar Shows Club Meetings Throughout the Week

City-Wide Parent-Teacher group meets at Cloverdale school with Mrs Bess N Rosa from Woman's College as speaker. Garden clubs host speakers at homes on Ferndale Drive Forrest Hill and at 1100 Forrest Hill. Woman's club, Utopian study club, Business and Professional Women, Entre Nous, Canterbury and Philomathian clubs meet at various venues. Piedmont German club closes week with Fall dance at Emerywood Country Club.

Cloverdale Bess N. Rosa Woman's College Faculty The Good Wild Garden Club R. E. Shelton Ferndale Drive H. W. Kendall Greensboro W. L. Jackson Forrest Hill Drive Joseph D. Cox Woman's Club Sheraton Hotel O. B. Bonner Edgedale Drive Business Elwood Hotel Entre No Piedmont German Club Emerywood Country Club Auburn Cavaliers

Thomasville Youths See Halloween Parties Across Churches

Local youngsters enjoyed various Halloween fetes hosted by Thomasville churches. Epworth League at Main Street M. E. church hosted games and a Death Valley theme with a ghost, while the Senior Luther League at Emmanuel Lutheran met at Miss Louise Crouse’s home for games and a scavenger hunt won by Gladys Ritchie and Dolan Calhoun.

Thomasville Hallowe'en Epworth League of Main Street M. EB Church Hut Randolph Street League Death Valley R. C. Wilson Louise Crouse Luther League of Emmanuel Lutheran Church Fair Grove Church Gladys Ritchie Dolan Calhoun Jason Crouse

Halloween Fete At East Sunrise Avenue Hostess Mrs Steed

Mrs. Charlie Steed hosted a Halloween party at her East Sunrise avenue home with seasonal games. Prizes were won by Miss Minnie Fowler and Clarence Wilson, and Miss Hazel Welborn helped serve refreshments to about a dozen guests.

Charlie Steed East Sunrise Avenue Minnie Fowler Clarence Wilson Hazel Welborn

Bridge Club Dinner at Sheraton High Point Featured

Miss Ruth Thomason hosted a dinner bridge party at the Sheraton hotel in High Point. Guests dined in a private room then moved to the blue room for bridge. High award went to Miss Ethel Ford and a Madeira linen prize to Miss Fannie Glenn Elder, runner-up at the two tables.

Ruth Thomason Sheraton Hotel High Point Madiera Ethel Ford Fannie Glenn Elder

Miss Ritter Weds Mr Hollingsworth In Asheboro Rites

Miss Josie Seaver Ritter, daughter of Mrs. J. T. Ritter, and Taft Hollingsworth, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Z. Hollingsworth, were married Friday at 5 PM in the First Baptist parsonage Asheboro. Rev L R O’Brien officiated with Mrs O’Brien at the piano. The couple will live at 304 East Salisbury Street Asheboro.

Asheboro Navy Josie Seaver Ritter J. T. Ritter Mr. Ritter Carthage Taft Hollingsworth M. Z. Hollingsworth Sophie First Baptist Church L. R. O'Brian

HORIZONTAL 1A Puzzle Clue List Highlights Golf Theme

A list of crossword style clues across horizontal and vertical entries. Includes references to golf and various word definitions like insects plants and garments with several partial clues and themed hints.

Bridge problem from 1872 notes challenges expert play

A dated bridge puzzle presents declarer plays and credit for expert showcases. It lists initial contracts, card layout North to West, and multiple questions on defense and continuation. The fragment includes mentions of scoring rules, trump choices, and ruffing sequences with specific card identities.

Asheboro Bride Weds Frank Langhenry in Durham Ceremony

Miss Tabitha Cooper of Asheboro married Frank Langhenry of Chicago in a quiet Durham ceremony at 2 pm yesterday. Rev. Charles Howard officiated with Baptist ring ceremony. The bride wore royal blue crepe and a shoulder corsage. Ruth Stanley played. The couple plan to live in Asheboro at North Fayetteville after a short wedding trip.

Randolph Hospital Inc Hollingsworth Asheboro High Point Melrose Hosiery Mills Tabitha Cooper Frank Langhenry Chicago Ella J. Cooper Durham Charles Howard Campbell College Buie's Creek Baptist Church Langhenry J. T. Cooper Ruth Stanley Cob Bond Marnia Cox Janie Thompson Ashe McCrary Hosiery Thst Pennsylvania Mrs. Langhenry Fayetteville

Belfast marks anniversary of city charter grant

Belfast, Northern Ireland recently celebrated the anniversary of its city charter grant, reflecting on the historic milestone and its civic implications for local governance.

Belfast Northern

Also Mentioned on This Page

Activites Madeline Hoover Goinse A. T Wishart U. D.C Levina Peace Sheraton Piedmont Women’s D. B. Carrick Carrick Montiieu M. E Circle One B'Nat Israel Ladies’ Aid Ladies’ Aid Society B'Nat Israel Synagogue Ben Herman Weat Farriss Avenue J. Pliskin Hermen Stephens Bible W. H. Setliff Crawford Street Nora L. Andrews Baptist Fidelis YWCA J E Millis West Emerywood Garden Club NCFWC Schenck-Vaughan Hubert Lane Barrier, II Pentagons Earline Moore November Hallowe Miss Ritter Mr Hollingsworth Peace McKenney William E. McKenney American Contract Bridge League Aiven Nat Walker Walgreen's
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