Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

We have 6,272,067 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1933

Page

6

Y W C A Directors Meet at Y W C A Building

The Y W C A board of directors met at the Y W C A building with Mrs Tollier Ellis presiding. Reports from chairs highlighted the convention questionnaire for the May Philadelphia gathering and plans for upcoming Worldship and membership meetings with guest Mrs Skinner scheduled to speak.

Young Omen's Christian Association Y. W Tollier Ellis Igs Mary Gwynn Iladelphia Frank Hunsucker Rman Monevening Horace Haworth Thursnoon Es Skinner Winston-Salem The Oraga

Lotus Club Holds Joyable Meeting

Members of the Lotus Club were entertained at an enjoyable meeting on Thursday hosted by Mrs. C. C. Earnhardt at 1100 Johnson Street. The home was decorated with yellow chrysanthemums forming an attractive backdrop for the event. A short business session discussed plans for the club program this year followed by sewing and chatting, salad, cookies, and refreshments for members and guests.

Lotus Club C. C. Earnhardt Johnson Street Clara C. H. Williard Wilson Adelaide

Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Stirewall House

Social Calendar notes a Legion Auxiliary meeting Friday at 7 45 p m hosted by Mrs N 8 Stirewall at 703 East Lexington Avenue with associate hostesses Mrs Fox Marshall Mrs Jack Burris and Mrs B L Bennett present.

The Legion Auxiliary Stirewall East Lexington Avenue Fox Marshall Jack Burris B. L. Bennett

M P church gathering and Thanksgiving aid plans

M P church hosts 7:30 p.m. service at 211 Pope street with Misses Carrie Eva and Myrtle Moore as hostesses to discuss furnishing Thanksgiving baskets for needy families and other church business. Mr. and Mrs Adams announce birth of a son Paul Yates Adams Jr at Burrue Memorial hospital on November 13. Miss Meeta Heath hosts an attractive bridge party at 609 Richardson street with prizes to Miss Elna Leonard Wilber Lewis and to Miss Elva Leonard and Elmo Woodlief. guests include Lena Broadwell Marie Heath Enna Leonard and others.

J. A. Bowers Pope Street Carrie Eva Myrtle Moore Adams Paul Y. Adams Burrue Memorial Hospital Paul Yates Adams, Jr Heath Meeta Heath Richardson Street Elna Leonard Wilber Lewis Elva Leonard Elmo Woodlief Lena Broadwell Marie Heath Enna Leonard Thomasville Mesere

Local notes on health and new marital home arrivals

Friends report Raymond Abraham improving after surgery at Burrus Memorial hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Abraham of 905 Monthieu Avenue. Mr and Mrs John Whitescarver return from their Washington DC wedding trip and reside at 1107 12 Johnson Street. Mrs Vellette J Harriss returns from New York. Ray Idol is recovering after an appendectomy at Burrus Memorial hospital a week ago.

Raymond Abraham Burrus Memorial Hospital Raymond Charles Abraham Monthieu Avenue John Whitescarver Washington, D. C Johnson Street Ray Idol

Bride Elizabeth Adams becomes Mrs Alien Harrison Watkins

Elizabeth Adams of Adamsleigh became Elizabeth Harrison Watkins after marrying Alien Harrison Watkins in Greens boro. The young bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hampton Adams, is a popular figure in the high point and Greensboro social circles.

Boro Elizabeth Adams Hampton Adams Adamsleigh High Point Greensboro

Miss Elizabeth Adams Weds Allen H Watkins at Adamsleigh

The private ceremony at Adamsleigh in Sedgefield united Miss Elizabeth Adams and Allen Harrison Watkins before Rev. G Ray Jordan. A formal reception followed with music by local artists and a guest list from across the state. The couple plans a Greensboro home and travel before settling in North Carolina.

Elizabeth Adams Allen Harrison Watkins Adamsleigh Sedgefield G. Ray Jordan R. T. Amos E. Teschemacher Carl Bohm Cora Cox Lucas Greensboro d’Armour Mr. Watkins Ashley H. Watkins Raméeur Lycurius H. Cutler Goldsboro Nathan M. Ayers J. Welch Harris Amos Ragan Kearns Elizabeth Hawes Adams

Fine Arts Club meets in Thomasville with poetry and Negro literature

The Fine Arts department of the Woman's club held its monthly meeting at the Methodist Hut in Thomasville. Guests included Mrs. G E Crowell Mrs Walter Newby and Mrs Ervin Earnhardt Avenue program chaired by Mrs Charles Lambeth featured readings on De Bose Heywood Julia Peterkin and Paul Green and a vocal showcase by Miss Margaret Opal Neese with piano by Alma Andrews Refreshments were served after the program. Later Mrs J F Metters hosted the Wesley Philathea class gathering at Main Street Church with devotions readings and a social service report followed by refreshments.

Thomasville The Woman's Club Methodist Hut G. E. Crowell Walter Newby Ervin Earnhardt Charles Lambeth David Long, Jr DeBose Heywood W. E. Tomlinson Julia Peterkin Paul Green Sister Mary Abraham Margaret Opal Neese High Point Goin Dvorak Gretchanarof Lilly Strickland Alma Andrews J. F. Metters Wesley Philathea Main Street Church W. B. May C. L. Yates Social Service Committee Sallie Clodfelter Ira Johnson

Thomasville Garden Club Meeting Held at Park Avenue Home

The Thomasville Garden Club gathered Tuesday morning with Mrs. David Long Jr. as hostess on Park avenue. Mrs. H. Phillips served as associate hostess and presided over the session. After the business portion, program leader Mrs. Bevan presented papers on Tulips and Hyacinths and on Peonies. Mrs. George Finch performed songs with piano accompaniment by Mrs. B. Crews.

Thomasville

Mrs Finch Hosts Contract Club Meeting on Colonial Drive

Mrs George Finch presided over a Contract club gathering at her Colonial drive home with two tables in play. R M Cooksey won the high score prize, a double deck of cards, among club members and Ethel Porter received visitors’ prizes. Porter, guest of Ralph Wilson, hails from Stuart Florida. A two course luncheon followed.

George Finch Contract Club Colonial Drive R. M. Cooksey Ethel Porter Mesdames QC R. Hodgin Robert Rapp BE. H. Mahone Ralph Wilson Austin Finch Alliene Hoover

Friendship Class Oyster Supper at First Reformed Church

The Friendship class of the First Reformed church will host its annual oyster supper on Saturday evening November 18 from 5 to 8 o'clock at the church. The public is invited.

The First Reformed Church

Elizabeth Albright Class Meeting Report

The Elizabeth Albright class met with Mrs. Fred Walker on Tuesday evening November 14. There were 18 members and one visitor. Mrs. Albright read the devotional, followed by secretary and treasurer reports. A business session preceded a salad course.

Elizabeth Albright Fred Walker Albright

A B Club Presents The Boston Fireman and the Beacon Street Heiress

The A B Club staged its sixth annual community bene fit play a mellerdrammer set in the 1860s. Mrs Parker Waynick led as Little Nell with strong support from Milbourne Amos Ralph W. Slate and Charles Parker as villains. The ensemble, music by a quartet and a female led orchestra, drew a several hundred audience at the Junior High School and repeats tonight at 8 30.

American Business Club Boston Fireman Beacon Street Mrs. Parker Waynick Little Nell Milbourne Amos Boston Ralph W. Slate Charles Robbins, Jr J. B. Richardson Mayne Bundy Irvin Groome Jerome Dorothy Rankin Waddletongue Ed Mendenhall Pete Moffitt Holt McPherson Virginia Frank Lavinia Powell Arthur Fidler Wilson Barnes Nat Walker

Tea for M P Auxiliary Members at First Methodist Church

The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Methodist Protestant church hosted a musical tea at Mrs. C. C. Robbins home south of the city from 3 to 5 pm on Tuesday. About 75 members attended with a program led by Miss Ann Robbins and others, as tea was served and the study book Eastern Women Today and Tomorrow was discussed. The event was directed by Mrs. Richard Shaw with Miss Mary Young assisting. Union Hill P T A to meet at 7 45 pm with D H Parsons speaking on citizenship in Guilford County.

Woman's Auxiliary First Methodist Protestant Church C. C. Robbins Richard Shaw Missionary Education Mary Young Miss Young Auxiliary Roy I J. C. Whitesell L. Whitaker Ann Robbins Margaret Opal Noeese J. H. Allred Alma Andrews John Walker L. J. Diffee W. P. Pickett Lewis Teague Gorrell Payne Union Hill P.T. A Parent-Teacher Association of the Union Hill School D. H. Parsons Guilford County

Friends Junior C. B. meets to plan future play

The Junior Christian Endeavor Society of Central Friends church meets tonight at 7 30 in the ladies parlor to choose characters for an upcoming play and to plan a towel shower for Friendsville Academy. All members urged to attend. Mary Frances Wills honored at third birthday party hosted by Mrs Paul Williams with pink and white decor and out of town guests.

Mary Frances Wills Paul Williams Mary Frances Williams S. Green Ralph Williams Harlin Powell J. L. Gray Carrie Culler Billy Morganton Mary Frances Williams Dorothy Williams Roxana Reep Carl Clemmons George Vaught, Jr Donna Williams Betty Jo Parker Edith Helen Marie Williams Kathleen Walker Helen Louise Robert Earl Shoaf Gloria Mangum Billy Culler Powell

Singing Service Planned at Glenwood M B Church

A special song service will be held Sunday November 19 at 2 oclock at Glenwood M B Church in Greensboro. Directed by A M Fentriss of Pleasant Garden and R S Smith of Liberty the event features chorus singing from united county choirs and many quartets from the annual singing convention. The public is invited.

Glenwood M. B Greensboro A. M. Fentriss Pleasant Garden R. Is Smith Liberty United Choir Singers

Henry Burke Leaves Washington Post for Raleigh Return

Henry Burke, eight years assistant director of the state budget, returned to Raleigh after 18 days as budget director for the federal adjustment administration in Washington. He said he did not like it and offered no further plans, noting he may have earned about 10 000 dollars yearly. He plans to stay in Raleigh indefinitely.

Raleigh Henry Burke Federal Adjustment Administration Washington Burke

Dr Hill speaks to Kiwanis Club on English schooling

Dr C R Hill of High Point college spoke to the Kiwanis Club on contrasts between English and American education. He noted England values responsibility equally with knowledge and that American schools often miss this balance. A mixed choir from William Penn High School performed, and several visitors attended, including Rev J Blewood Carroll and Coach Bill Fetzer.

C. R. Hill High Point College Kiwanis Club Hill South Carolina England Camebridge University William Penn High School J. Blewood Carroll Asheeville H. Norwood Bowne

World Cities by Letter Code Trend

A linguistic note explains that many major global cities share an initial pattern with the letter eight placement, where C appears as the second letter and B as the third in common abbreviations or coding schemes.

Panama Canal laborers refuse to leave after work

About forty thousand workers who labored on the Panama Canal remain in Panama and decline to depart. They cite unresolved conditions and fear for their safety as negotiations continue with authorities.

Panama Canal Panama

Also Mentioned on This Page

Glish Street Christian Endeavo Society English Street Lovette Beauty Shoppe Vega Perkinson North Main Coats Moffitt’s Mrs. Alien Harrison Wat Kins Elizabeth Adams Bride of St. Mary's College Martha Washington Seminary D. C Junior Service League Watkins J. Clarence Watkins North Carolina State College University of the South Sewan Fine Arts Woman’s Club A.B M. P Elvira Peterson California Young People's Union Young People’s Union M. BE Main Street Archdale West End Beauty Shop Washington Post DR. Hill Oxfords Thompson Shoe Store, Inc Scientific Shoe Fitting and Foot Comfort Service North Main Street Belk-Stevens Foods For Thrift Franklin V. Flour Self Rising Franklin V. Flour Plain Sunar Benenes Jowe Carton Swifts Roberson & Morita H. C City Limits
Search Courier

Search the High Point Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The High Point Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication