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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1936
Page
6
Short poetic voice reflects on youth and forgiveness as the speaker asks for companionship and guidance to walk life’s rough road, seeking a hand to hold and never let go. The verse credits Gertrude Cook Page as author.
Caroline Dalton of this city served as a Democratic elector in a Hollins College straw vote at Hollins Virginia. The student body including faculty and staff voted for Roosevelt who led Landon 236 to 142. The college was strictly two party, with all campus members invited to cast ballots.
The Business and Professional Girls club will hold a supper meeting at the Y W C A hut tomorrow evening at 6 30. An important business meeting will follow. Members are urged to attend per an announcement by Misa Lucille Hayworth city chairman.
The V F W Auxiliary will hold a joint installation with the post on November 9 in the old Enterprise building. Officers elected at a recent meeting include Ruby Snyder as president and Clara Walsh to install them. other officers are Robert Suggs senior vice president Tom Cox junior vice president Earl Cecil treasurer Carl Blomberg secretary Thelma Walker chaplain Carrie Jones guard Estelle Lackey conductor.
Miss Regina Frost and Miss Iris Rose Gibson returned to Meredith College where they study. They spent the weekend with their parents at 603 Fifth Street and 408 East Washington Street, hosting guests Miss Dorothy Butler of Cherryville and Miss Mary Frances Van Hoy of Asheville respectively. Miss Frost's Halloween party honored Miss Butler.
The Sedgefield Country club held a Halloween Barn Dance in the manor ballroom. The space transformed into a rustic barn with wood paneling, hay, stalls with red and blue checked cloths, corn and feed decor, lantern lighting, and a harness room foyer. Tal Henry and his North Carolinians provided music for a large crowd including High Point guests.
The Modern Priscillas of High Point college hosted the second Sunday tea inviting 75 Wesley Memorial church members at Roberts Hall. Guests registered with Mrs. H. A. White, enjoyed sandwiches and tea, served by Mary Margaret Bates and Elizabeth Pyrtle with others assisting. About 125 city visitors attended.
The Household Arts Club held a Halloween party hosted by Mrs. Sam Dutton at her East Green extension country home. Members and guests wore costumes, played games, and enjoyed stories by the fire with Norma Dutton and Pauline Hicks assisting.
The Woman's Club holds its monthly meeting at the YWCA with City Manager E M Knox as speaker on Your City Government. An executive board session starts at 3:00 p m, followed by the general gathering at 3:30 p m to discuss civic programs.
The High Point Flora McDonald Alumnae Association will meet at 8 o'clock this evening at the home of president Mrs. J. C. Hill 312 South Hamilton Street. All members are urged to attend.
Mrs. R. L. Brinson is a patient at Burrus Memorial hospital undergoing treatment. She was moved from her home Saturday night and her condition is reported to be improving this morning.
The Philomathean club will meet with Mrs. Howard Hartzell at her home 204 Guilford Avenue Friday afternoon at 3 30 o clock. This will be the club's regular meeting.
The report notes tides extending roughly 500 miles upriver in the Amazon basin, indicating unusually high water levels across a vast stretch. Local observers and river communities monitor affected areas for flooding and navigation impacts.
A Monday supper at the YWCA followed by weekly interest groups. Tuesday mornings host garden and business clubs at homes and YWCA. Wednesday features multiple meetings including Ace-Hi and Woman's Club events with City Manager Knox speaking. Thursday hosts Live Y'ers at the YWCA. Friday includes Priscilla, Philomathian, and Club of Twelve gatherings at local homes.
The Ray Street school Parent-Teacher Association executive board will meet Tuesday afternoon at 1 30 in the school auditorium. Officers and chairmen or their representatives will attend. Grade mothers are invited to attend.
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