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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1939

Page

8

Utopian Club Listens On James Buchanan Duke Biography

Mrs Valette J Harris hosted the Utopian Study Club at her Rockford Road home with ten members present. L C Matton presided and introduced current events before Mrs J I Groome reviewed the biography of James Buchanan Duke by John Wilbur Jenkins.

Mrs. Valette J. Harris Valette J. Harris Utopian Study Club Rockford Road L. C. Matton J. I. Groome James Buchanan Duke John Wilbur Jenkins Duke University Mesdames L. C. Matton J. S. Groome Herman Smith Henry Foscue Harry Alexander Jesse Washburn J. S .Pickett J. HB. Walker J., Roland T. Holton Hostess

Johnnie Foy to Host Dinner for Birthday

John C. Foy Jr will entertain a few close friends at his Arbordale Drive home tomorrow evening to celebrate his seventh birthday on November 18.

John C. Foy, Jr Arbordale Drive

Bladder irritation warning and kidney health tip

A brief health notice urges a four day test for bladder irritation linked to sluggish kidneys. It suggests a simple flushing approach and recommends Bakers product, with Mann Drug Stores as local supplier.

Nature Mann Drug

Much Social Work Reported At Meet Of Jewish Women

The Council of Jewish Women gathered at Mrs. Harry Doctor's home to discuss ongoing and planned social projects. Reports noted five completed layettes turned to city nurse Mrs. R L Proctor, twenty five hemmed tablecloths for Guilford County tuberculosis sanatorium, Thanksgiving baskets to be distributed, and Christmas gifts planned for the sanatorium. The group affirmed its unit role in the Needlework Guild for the season with Mrs. Harry Kaplan leading civic activities.

Council of Jewish Women Harry Doctor Louis Tanner Doctor Social Service Committee R. L. Proctor Guilford County Needlework Guild Harry Kaplan

Community Chest drive notes and peace conference announcements

A woman reported attending the Community Chest drive on October 24 and stated she and her committee are cooperating in the Red Cross Roll Call. Mrs. Sam Hyman announced the Cause and Cure of War conference in Washington January 22 25, and excerpts from Professor McDermott’s Durham speech were read. Reports on the Mid-Atlantic States Conference were also heard.

Red Cross Sam Hyman Washington McDermott Durham

Bridge Club Meets At Denton For Thanksgiving

The Saturday Contract Bridge Club met at Mrs. Robert Carroll’s home in Denton on Saturday. Mrs. Wesley Morris earned high score and received a deck of cards while Mrs. Betty Robbins got a novelty vase.

Catherine Griffis Vernon Cashatt Mesdames Charles Hoover Wesley Morris Walter Hedrick Charles Robbins Charlie Davis Robert Carroll

Denton School PTA Meets With Community Programs Tonight

The Denton School PTA meets at 7 30 this evening in the high school auditorium. Principal French Smith leads the program with Rev C E Williams in charge of devotion. W M Davis county health officer presents a government moving picture on rodent control. Local residents and visitors are noted in a series of social mentions. RANKIN MEMORIAL CLASS will meet Friday at 7 30 at Miss Nell Minor’s Oakview Street home with Neve Co M Amick Mrs J A Bowers and Miss Edith Cameron assisting.

Parent-Teacher Association of Denton French Smith C. E. Williams First Methodist Church Davidson County Health Department W. M. Davis Rankin Memorial Church Nell Minor Oakview Street Neve. Co. M Amick, Mra. Jd. A. _Bowers Edith Cameron D. T. Lambeth City Memorial Hospital W. C. Covington and Son Wagram D. M. Jester Moore Street William Grindley Charleston D. C Jane Pratt Lexington Mare Snell Myers Street Grimsley

Balogh Concert Praised Ahead of City Performance

Mrs. C F Tomlinson reports a letter from Mrs. John Geitner praising pianist Erno Balogh after a Hickory concert. Geitner says Balogh captivated the audience with his personality and encore after encore, and Gastonia attendees were equally enthusiastic. Balogh will perform in the city tonight.

C. F. Tomlinson High Point Cooperative Concert Association John Geitner Hickory Association Erno Balogh Balogh Geitner Hickory Gastonia Mr. Balogh

City Files Answer To $20,000 Action

The City of High Point filed an answer in U S District Court to a $20,000 damage suit by the American Service Company of High Point against the city and the Southern Railway. The suit seeks 15000 for dirt piled during tracks depression and 5000 for lost business from closing Perry Street crossing. The city says Perry Street is not a main artery and it will not be permanently closed, as WPA aid is sought for a bridge. The city adds it filled a swamp and ravine and built a freight station but did not damage the plaintiff’s land without written permission.

Enterprise Greensboro High Point United States District Court American Service Company of Southern Railway Perry Street Perry Stret

Turkey Dinner Set at Wesley Memorial Church

The annual turkey dinner will be held at Wesley Memorial Church on Wednesday evening November 22. A small charge will be made for plates.

Wesley Memorial Church

Highway Fatalities Dip Slightly in Latest Month

Raleigh report shows 102 highway fatalities last month, down from 114 in October 1938. Through October this year 731 people killed, vs 756 in the same period last year.

Raleigh Highway Safety Division

Woman's Club hears plan for peace from Guilford guest

Mrs. Raymond Binford, field secretary of the North Carolina International Relations Union, spoke on peace problems at the Thomasville Woman's Club meeting led by Fine Arts chairwoman Mrs. Allen Surratt. She shared travel stories and artifacts from abroad.

Raymond Binford Woman’s Club Thomasville Navy Elliott Drive Allen Surratt Guilford College Binford Surratt North Carolina International Relations Union Alvah Boyles Woman's Club Charles Lambeth

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Johnnie Foy DODGE FORD Plymouth Horace Gilderton Willowbrook Maple Beate Vata Santa Claus North Pole Piedmont North Carolina Winston-Salem Bowman Gray Memorial Stadium W. N. Dixson, Jr Blake and Romine Nicholson C. W. Hildebrand A. A. Hall Robert W. Gorrell Thomas B. Rice Bridge Club P.T. A Willard Johnson Norman Johnson Robert Johnson High Point College Val Johnson Tom Anderson Marvin Cole Hoyle Cole Clarence Russell T. C. Russell John T. Sexton Wilson Russell Early Adams Modern Music Club Carey J. Davis Joyce Young Lois Nance Betty Lou Armentrout Mozelle Valentine Claude Cook Mildred Henderson Mr. Davis Rankin Majs Paramount Theatre Ernest Freedlacan W. T. Green Austin Elliott H. T. Heteoe Ralph Wison R. E. Wakins Lelan Crouch Wakefield Ston R. G. Jennings C. M. Howell Too Nubbs Styrean Med
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