Wedding Gown Pageant Dazzles Thomasville Crowd
The Janie Tuttle Missionary Society staged a wedding gown pageant at the high school auditorium featuring eighteenth century gowns worn by community women and a few children as flower girls. Notables attended including Mrs. Lambeth and Mrs. Cates. Mrs. Loflin underwent major surgery but is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Janie Tuttle
Massenet
George D. Finch
Walter Newby
Benjamin W. Simmons
Col
Frank 8. Lambeth
Annie Mae Atwater
Augusta Simmons
Greensboro College
Joseph Bird
Lou Bird
Isabel Boyles
Lawrence Crews
Mr. Bird
John Farrington
P. C. Thomas
Robert Wilson
Mary Johnson Lambeth
Abbie White
E. W. Cates
R. S. Howle
G. M. Hoover
Charlies F. Lambeth
Zed Griffith
W. A. Lambeth
High Point
Meade Hite
Charles Phillips
Robert Rapp
Ralph Wilson
Dave Mac Jester
R. M. Cooksey
Ralph Hinkle
J. F. Garner
Leland Crouch
Harry Lee Lambeth
Nat Walker
Alvah Boyles
George Finch
Luther Beck
M . Wedding Marchendelssohn
Phi Beta club hosts fall meeting at Mrs Meade Hite home
Friday afternoon session on Balem street marked the record weekly meeting of the Phi Beta club. Mrs Ite presided in Mrs Ralph Wilsons absence. Lois Johnson led program with readings from Hamlet Acts II and III followed by discussion and a Thanksgiving color motif in the dining room decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Beta Club
Meade Hite
Balem Street
Ite
Ralph Wilson
Lois Johnson
Luncheon Honors Mrs Ware and Visitor Mrs Ryan
Mrs Carson Cox hosted a Spring street luncheon in her home en route to bidding farewell to Mrs R Dwight Ware and to celebrate Mrs Horton C Ryan of St Louis Mo visiting daughter Mrs Charles F Phillips. Pink and white chrysan thenums and rainbow tapers decorated the table. A three course luncheon was served and gifts given for the two honorees. Others present included Mesdames Charles F Phillips Robert Rapp G M Hoover W H Peace H W Dorsett Walter Rapp F S Lambeth J W Hawthorne R C Aldridge Paul Green W B H Tomlinson and Miss Mamie Harris.
Armistice Day banquet honors local veterans and speaker
Dr. I T Mann of the Andrew Jackson Post American Legion in High Point spoke on Peace at the Armistice Day banquet held at the American Legion Hut. The event, attended by the Culbreth Harris Post and Auxiliary and invited guests, featured music by the Jarrett sisters and taps by Perry Briles. Clyde Tesh presided and Rev C M Pickens introduced the dignitaries, with Mrs Minnie Nance honored as a Gold Star war mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Mann
Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion
High Point
Culbreth-Harris Post
Mann
America
Clyde Tesh
C. M. Pickens
Main Street M. E. Church
Wiley Pickens
C. A. Kirkman
Minnie Nance
Jarrett Sisters
Perry Briles
Vessel Bound for Barcelona With Supplies
A vessel bound for Barcelona with supplies faced disaster as a bomb explosion killed animals and caused extensive destruction. The blast left children hurled into the streets beside carcasses, maimed victims, and many with shrapnel wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Enthuse and prize talk in a century of words and 1886 life
Letter humor notes how to pronounce Pulitzer and Nobel, with authorial pedantry about enthuse and colloquial terms. It recalls 1886 Fall curiosities from Earthquakes to The Mikado, Winged Victory, and Mark Twain, painting a vivid slice of era fashion, tech, and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulitizer
Pewlitzer
Pulitzer
Alexander Woollcott
Lord
Nobel
Mr. O'Neill
Bartholdi
Henry M. Stanley
Dr. Livingstone
Africa
Mark Twain
Avery
ONG Marvela
Yale
Ed Wynn
Philadelphia
Simpson
Margot
Madrid Front Holds, Fascist Desertions Reported
Anti aircraft guns fired at attacking planes with limited effect as Red Cross ambulances and large lorries moved bodies. General Miaja announced a new offensive and said the enemy could not advance beyond yesterday’s positions. The government cited 600 fascists with full equipment deserting from Tardinia, while Madrid defenders pressed near Sesena and along the Manzanares river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Miaja
Tardinia
Madrid
Sesena
Manzanares River
Madrid appeals to British MPs to save Madrid from siege
An AP report from London says Francisco Largo Caballero’s emissary urged British MPs to return to Madrid with him to avert a massacre of Madrid's 1.5 million residents. He warned Fascist commander Francisco Franco planned to gas the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madrid
Francisco Largo Caballero
House of Commons
Francisco Franco
Wage hikes lift many workers as yearend bonuses loom
A broad wave of wage increases sweeps through industry with cotton and rayon mills weighing in. About 434000 textile workers face payrolls near 300 million dollars annually while meat packing adds 6 million per year for around 100000 workers. Dividend disbursements top 65.25 million for GM holders and 32.32 million for Standard Oil of New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Chrysler
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Standard Oil
Indiana
Fastman Kodak
General
Industrial south gains as Bethlehem plans $35 million expansion
New York reports rapid southern industrial growth with Bethlehem Steel planning a 35 million dollar investment, largely in the Baltimore area, to serve a rising southern market. US Steel also announces a 29 million dollar expansion in Birmingham, signaling a regional push in chemicals, rubber and textiles, with several plants anticipated in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Mason and Dixon Line
Bethlehem
Baltimore
United States Steel
Lee
F. W. Dodge Corp
Carolinas
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Tennessee
Bethlehem’s
Moore County
Texas
Egg Power Co
Charlotte
Engineering News-Record
Tubize Chatillon Corp
Rome
Shell Petroleum Corp
Houston
Monsanto Chemical Co
Monsanto
Cossett Lumber Co
Crossett, Ark
Champion Paper Co
Largest flying boats set for regular catapult launches
The largest flying boats to be used on the Europe to South America air route operated by a German company will be catapulted from a mother ship. Each craft weighs about 10 tons and reaches 100 miles per hour in 100 feet from a standing start.
China Emerges Top Buyer of U S Aircraft in 1936
Through July 1936 China's purchases of American aircraft material reached 4.31 million dollars, marking the largest export market for U S manufacturers in the period. The figure covers the first seven months and reflects strong demand from the Chinese market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
High Point Teachers Forum Set for Wednesday Evening
The High Point Teachers Forum will meet at William Penn High School Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Miss Mytrolene L Graye president announced the second meeting of the current school year will feature a discussion on the professional relationship between principals and teachers. The program committee will start the discussion and members from the floor may speak after the presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
High Point Teachers’ Forum
William Penn High School
Mytrolene L. Graye
Leonard Street School Observes Book Week with Daily Programs
Leonard Street School will observe Book Week this week with daily 8:40 to 9:30 programs from Tuesday through Friday. Friday features a book shower and parents and friends are welcome to attend all events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Street
Fairview Street School observances mark Education Week
Local Spanish American War Veterans gave a program at Fairview Street school and presented a flag. Group 2 and Group 3 staged plays contrasting past and present education. Book Week events encourage reading. honors for 8A students included a reception and luncheon hosted by Rev and Mrs Melton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Street
Betty
J. E. Melton
20th Century Club Plans Regular Meeting Monday Evening
The 20th Century Club will hold its regular business meeting at 8 o clock Monday evening at the Community Center. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Club
Mrs. Brummell Recovers at Home. Page Makes Honor Roll
Mrs Tempie Brummell, once struck by paralysis weeks ago, rests well at her Leonard street home and can sit up part of each day. Miss Ernestine Page, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Page of East Washington street, is a sophomore at Ingleside Fee Memorial School Burkesville Va and made the honor roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tempie Brummell
Leonard Street
Ernestine Page
Walter Page
East Washington Street
Ingleside-Fee Memorial School
Burkesville
Page
William Penn Defeats Reidsville 12-6 in Muddy Park Battle
William Penn won its second football victory Friday afternoon beating Reidsville 12 to 6 at Willis Park. The game drew the season’s smallest crowd as the field turned muddy and caused numerous slips and errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Penn
Tigers
Reidsville
Willis Park
Roosevelt's Son to Wed Du Pont in Philadelphia
The piece notes Mise DuPont, 21, selected as America's most beautiful and eligible bachelor girl by artist Don Flowers. It highlights her wealth, horsemanship, swimming, and past flying lessons. It recalls Roosevelt's friendship with Miss DuPont and a 1944 incident in Philadelphia captured by a newspaper photographer at a wrestling show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker School
Harvard
Mise DuPont
Don Flowers
America
Europe
Miss DuPont
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Roosevelt Du Pont engagement thrills Washington society
The engagement of Ethel du Pont and Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. stirs social Washington amid long standing family political tensions. Rumors of a match have circulated as the Roosevelts and du Ponts clashed over New Deal politics and fundraising. Franklin Jr. is 22, and only he and John remain unmarried among the President’s five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Delaware
Franklin D., Jr
John
Government Buys 9 000 000 Acres
Washington November 14 Rexford Tugwell Resettlement administrator announced purchase of more than 9 million acres of land unsuitable for crop production. Government to pay 39,916,603 dollars under options in 210 projects across 44 states at an average 4.40 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rexford G. Tugwell
Tugwell
Resettlement Administration
Threat Made to Extend Maritime Strike by West Coast Union Leader
Longshoremen led by Harry Bridges warned the Department of Labor and shipowners of a possible coast to coast longshore tieup if negotiations fail. Milk deliveries halted in Oakland and East Bay cities by 400 union drivers, as 450 Los Angeles shipyard workers prepared to walk out. A police detail recall for the Los Angeles waterfront was canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bridges
San Francisco Labor Council
Department of Labor
West Coast
Gulf and Atlantic
Oakland
East Bay
Los Angeles
William Penn High Notes and Football Plays Highlight Assembly
The article recalls a football game where Reidsville led early but William Penn matched with a fourth quarter touchdown set. Holt intercepted a pass deep in Penn territory and Gill later connected with Kirk for a score. Standout players include German Reese, C Gill, Arthur Gilreath and Brownie Wright. Rev. F R Mason spoke on devotion and Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reidsville
Tigers
Holt Tiger
Gill
Kirk
William Penn
German Reese
C. Gill
Arthur Gilreath
Brownie Wright
F. R. Mason
William Penn High School
Mason
Harhican
Moody Bible Institute
Lexington Couple Are Wed In Chapel Ceremony
Misa Mary Louise Cecil and Charles Marshall Davis were married November 6 at University Methodist Church Chapel Hill. Rev. Allen P. Brantley officiated with close friends as witnesses. Mrs. Davis is from Lexington. Mr. Davis is a UNC student and assistant instructor. Mrs. Davis will continue her WPA secretary work in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Misa Mary Louise Cecil
Charles Marshall Davis
University Methodist Church
Chapel Hill
Allen P. Brantley
Davis
David Richard Cecil
Cecil
Woman's College
University of North Carolina
Greensboro
WPA
Charles L. Davis
Mrs Helms and Kear Family Members Visit, Raleigh Trip
Mrs Harold Helms and relatives spent the week with parents in Williard Hardy. Mrs D A Tesh and M P Knouse visited in Winston Salem and Raleigh as others shared weekday time with M L O Kearns and Mrs J R in Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Helms
B. M. Kear Williard Hardy
L. O. Kearns
D. A. Tesh
M. P. Knouse
Winster
J. R
Raleigh
Cecil School Puts On Fathers Night Program
The Cecil School held a Fathers Night in the school auditorium Wednesday. Mrs. Charles Willi cent led the session, Rev. Geo, pastor of the First Church, Salisbury, gave the address on an additional program. Owen, the principal, eluded the meeting with timely remarks after parents were invited and light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil School
Charles Willicent
Geo
First
Salisbury
Owen
Au Fair Bridge Club Dinner At Mrs Korner Home
Mrs. Phillip Korner entertained Au Fair Bridge club members at her Main street home with a two course dinner. High score honors went to Mrs. D. L. Donnell who received a red glass bowl and the traveling prize a set of nut bowls. Other prizes included a hand painted flower pot and an Irish lace vanity set for a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernersville
Phillip Korner
Au Fair Bridge Club
Main Street
D. L. Donnell
Clay Ring
Donnell
Richard Whitaker
Guest
Edgar E. Shore
Carl Kerner
J. J. Griffith
Zack L. Whitaker
Clay V. Ring
Mary Moteinger to wed in morning ceremony
The ceremony takes place at the M. P. parsonage with Rev. O officiating amid relatives and friends. The couple will reside with the groom's parents in Nerneraville after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roneraville
Randleman Rook Club Meets With Mrs Allred and Guests
The Rook club met at Mrs. Millard Allred’s Asheboro road home with three tables and late fall flowers. Rosa Belle Woolen won high score. Guests included Mrs. Jas O Pickard Mrs. Joe Newlin Mrs. W F Matthews Mrs John V Fox and others. Other social events noted include a Bridge club gathering hosted by Mrs C R Brookshire and community notices about church classes and family visits in Asheboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Brookshire
Asheboro Road
Millard Allred
Weaver Lineberry
E. BE. Bunting
Leonard Ward
Cletis Brookshire
Curtis Brookshire
Joe Newlin
Ethel Millikan
Lewis Sulker
C. D. Kistler
A. B. Freeman
Ruby McElhannon
Durham
Growing children as sume at least one daily
A brief note notes that growing children require at least one daily ingredient or activity. It also mentions that adults need at least one daily element, implying a basic routine or care practice.
Water drifts past tiny aquatic creature in its delicate habitat
A minimal note describes a single insect-like water dwelling organism and its interaction with the surrounding water, focusing on the creature's movement rather than broader ecological context.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles F. Lambeth
W. Cates
Robert Lambeth
Lillian Yow
Shell Williamson
Washington, D. C
C. A. Ring
Ecker Apartments
D. H. Loflin
City Memorial Hospital
Yow’s Funeral Home
David T. Yow
Garner
Dalton
Sam Denny
Mike Boyce
Wingate Andrews
Carter Dalton
Jimmy Poole
Queen Victoria
Milady
England
Tiwe
St. Joe
Fla
Ferandina
Georgetown
S. C
DU Pont
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Lee McCain
L. L. Barbee
John Craver
H. C. Sprinkle
J.fred Cox
Albemare
Mra. D
Swaim
Gallimore
Wai Cho
Shoaf
Relagion
BR. F. Green
Cox
Mra
Phillip Korner Ente
Bridge D
Circle No
First Baptist Missionary Society
J. B. Stanley
Stanley
W. J. Johnson
E. F. Baker
Will Stockton
Kingdom Building
Tom Street
Navy
Jesus
Arhiee
Hports
Arthur J
H. H
Harold, Jr
Louise Stanley
Chatham News
Jim Spears
Anne
Vienna
Helen P
Griffin
Father
Ocal
Rozelle Smif
P. Church
Jessie Cox
Faust
Bessie Cronight
Dennis
Treller Beecher
Mellise Eon
el Salvador
Page’s Vanity Box
Washington Street
Phon
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