Local Society News Highlights Many Birthday Parties
Social notes report several birthday gatherings at local homes with games, refreshments, and guest lists. Lucille Davis remains seriously ill after surgery at Guilford General Hospital.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1932
Page
6
Social notes report several birthday gatherings at local homes with games, refreshments, and guest lists. Lucille Davis remains seriously ill after surgery at Guilford General Hospital.
The northwestern district Schoolmasters Club holds a dinner meeting at 6 30 tonight in Graham. Dr Julian B Miller director of public relations of federal relief in North Carolina will deliver the principal address. M F Yount Alamance County superintendent will preside over the meeting. Guy B Phillips Greensboro chairman of the club public relations committee will report on his activities.
The death of Elizabeth Oliver, 14, from injuries in a Sunday auto collision brings the toll to two. Her sister Mrs. Thomas Morris died Monday. William Curtis, the other driver, a Black man, is held on a manslaughter charge.
NEA writer Dan Thomas profiles Peggy Shannon and Janet Chandler from Pine Bluff Ark, noting both rising in film with Chandler formerly using Lian Guenther. The piece mentions Peggy already making waves, Chandler landing leads opposite George OBrien in Golden Wear and soon in his next film.
The Lexington WCTU held a regular meeting at Mrs. Irvin Sink's home with Mrs. W. T. Hall presiding. Mrs. Arthur Gallimore spoke on China mission work and WCTU efforts against repeal. the gathering closed with Stand Up For Jesus and greetings to members and visitors.
Mrs. Roland Leonard announces the marriage of her daughter Addie Lee to Mr. Hoyle Shaw on Thursday November 10 in Pageland South Carolina. The newlyweds will reside at the bride’s mother home in Pageland.
Mrs. Charles Wall entertained friends Friday afternoon at her Hillcrest home. Prizes included notepaper for high score by Mrs. J A McCrary, china figures for visitor’s prize Mrs. W Hunt, celluloid place cards for Mrs. Woodrow McKay, and finger tip towels for honoree Mrs. Murray Greason.
Assisted by Mrs. McKay Mrs. Edwin Cathell and Mrs. Cecil Hayes in serving a delicious salad course and cake.
Miss Eva Howard and Mr Elmer Crouse attended the Western North Carolina Conference of the M E church in Winston Salem on Sunday afternoon. John Craver visited his mother Mrs Ellen Craver of Enterprise last Sunday. Mrs Craver who has been very ill is not improving rapidly.
Mrs Charlies Howerton and Mrs Duck of Winston-Salem spent Tuesday as guests of Mrs Charles E Williams in a social visit.
In Boise Idaho Senator elect James P Pope recounts a Cornell graduate visiting his home after the election. The man says he is qualified for a cabinet post or head of a department in Washington and asks for big government jobs when they become available.
Miss Edith Violet Slack wed Willie Neal Coltrane at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage with Rev. J. C. Grose officiating. Guests were Miss Sallie Kate Taylor and Mrs. J. C. Gross. The couple are residents of Sophia. Also announced is the Comic Characters Convention at Randleman High School on November 19, sponsored by the M. E. church Ladies Aid with a small admission fee for charity.
The shy child is common in early civilization, with shyness tied to heredity and social upbringing. The writer argues against overemphasis on teaching social duties to shy children, fearing such pressure harms those who lack moral courage and view life as frightening.
Advice urges gentle friendship and nonjudgmental support to help a shy child develop a natural mind. Praise is honest but restrained, clothing should be simple and familiar, and parents should avoid exposing him to constant battles or distress.
An exquisite pale crepe gown from Riviette New York suits formal afternoons and dress up dinners. It features a charming shirt collar a small round yoke full sleeves tight cuffs and decorative hand tucking with a braided fringed sash.
Fragment discusses how shy children hide their discomfort and how parental pressure to fit in worsens their anxiety. It cautions against forcing social interaction and notes that complete happiness is not required, framing shyness as a common challenge.
Charlotte reports Railway Express Agency officials passing through say business is improving with an especially encouraging outlook for the South.
F A Clarke aged 47 longtime employee of the P and N railway died at his Gastonia home from a heart attack. He had served twenty one years with the company.
Elizabeth City news reports Bettie Lane, aged under 82, held on $2,500 bond after being charged with her husband in the axe killing of their son on July 28. Authorities listed the bond and initial charges as the case moved through preliminary proceedings.
J. S. Armstrong, 63, died in Lumberton after being run over by a truck he had fallen from on Sunday. The accident occurred in the town with Armstrong sustaining fatal injuries.
Farmers around Beulaville and Hallsville report eagles have killed and carried off many pigs on farms this year. Local reports indicate ongoing predation affecting livestock and farm costs in the Kinston region.
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