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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1939

Page

6

Weekend Social Functions For Visiting New Yorkers In Durham

Mr and Mrs FE Diefenbach and Mr and Mrs Frederick Enders, guests of local families, received numerous social courtesies this weekend. Breakfast at Hillcrest Drive and a buffet at 427 Ridgedale Drive hosted visiting families, with a dinner party at Sedgefield and a bridge game among local hosts.

FE. Diefenbach Hillcrest Drive Ad Mrs. Rankin E. Diefenbach Frederick Enders New York City

Florence Nightingale Meeting Tonight and YWCA Activities

This week’s Florence Nightingale Club meeting is set for this evening at 8 with a regular supper program led by Mrs. Ja Anderson. Other events include Tuesday Lend-A-Hand Club at their clubroom, Josephine Jackson delivering a talk on personal problems, Thursday 2:30 Girls Club at the tit to finish boudoir dolls for a sales project, 7:30 Live Y’ers Club talent night at the hut led by Ellen Jensen and Lena Belle Blair, Friday Lend-A-Hand Thanksgiving program, and Saturday 2:30 Miss Myrtle Davis speaks to the Book Club with junior choir music from the First Methodist Church.

Florence Ellen Jensen Lena Belle Blair Myrtle Davis Mise Davis First Methodist Church

Girl Scout Leaders to Hold Round Table Discussion

The first of a series of round table meetings will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30 in the Blue Room of the Sheraton Hotel. Mrs. Mabel Burnett will lead the discussion on Girl Scout leadership at work and outline each aspect of the topic. All Girl Scout leaders are urged to attend to decide future details.

Tomorow Sheraton Mabel Burnett Irl Arnett

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna Pepsin Remedy

Constipation relief and stomach comfort claimed from a laxative senna product with pepsin. Promises to dissolve undigested food lumps, relieve belching and gastric upset, and ease lazy bowels with a pleasant taste for children.

Dr. Caldwell

Leaders of colored Scout troop to meet Wednesday

Similar meetings for the leaders of colored Scout troop will be held Wednesday evening in the community building at William Penn High School with Mrs. Burnett in charge.

Colored Scout Troop William Penn High School Burnett

Barbecue Supper and Ball Games Precede Gym Dedication

A barbecue supper at five in the Allen Jay gymnasium invites the public, followed by two ball games between fathers and sons and between mothers and daughters. Proceeds benefit the Allen Jay Parent-Teacher Association. Dedication exercises for the new gymnasium will follow with state county and school officials on the program.

Allen Jay Gymnasium Allen Jay Parent-Teacher Association

Miss Ina Mae Lawson Weds Californian In Cheraw Ceremony

Mrs Robert Jones of Rural Hall announces the marriage of her daughter Ina Mae Lawson of High Point to Burlin Robertson of Fresno California. The ceremony occurred Friday November 17 in Cheraw South Carolina. The bride wore wine crepe and black accessories. The couple will reside in Fresno after a short wedding trip.

Robert Jones Rural Hall Ina Mae Lawson High Point Burlin Robertson Fresno Calif Cheraw 8. C Robertson

Miss Vera Idol to Speak on Almanacs at W. O. T. Club

Miss Vera Idol head of the English department at High Point College will be guest speaker for the W. O. T. club program tomorrow afternoon. The event hosted by Mrs. Charles F. Tomlinson at her home will begin at 3 30.

BE. Vera Idol High Point College W. O. T. Club Charles F. Tomlinson Miss Idol Woman's Christian Temperance Union Wesley Memorial Church Cecil Haworth Central Friends Church Emerywood Country Club F. H. Hallenbeck Parkway Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution Thomasville James FE. Lambeth Randolph Street J. Walter Lambeth American Legion Auxiliary Harry Pleming Sunset Drive Pleming W. F. Pleming W. H. Price and Co C. Layton Rly American Arts Club Chester C. Haworth R. H. Sechrest South Main Street

Governments to control tea exports from India and Ceylon

The two governments will regulate tea exports from India and Ceylon. In wartime England, American books are expected to gain popularity and increase in circulation.

India Ceylon England

California Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna A Gentle Child Laxative

This ad promotes California Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle effective remedy for childhood constipation. It claims the product relieves distressing symptoms, stimulates appetite, has a pleasant fruitlike taste, and contains no harsh drugs with adjustable dosing.

California

Social Calendar Highlights A Week Of Local Club Events

A weekly schedule lists meetings and gatherings across clubs and groups. Events include the High Point Business and Professional Women's Club in Elwood Hotel private room at 7:30, Musical Art Club at Emerywood Country Club at 8, and multiple talks, luncheons, hunts, and a dance from Monday through Saturday featuring the WCTU, DAR, American Legion Auxiliary, Sedgefield Hunt, and others with hosts and locations in Thomasville and area venues.

High Point Business and Professional Women's Club Elwood Musical Art Club Emerywood Country Club

Musical Art Club Sets Evening Meeting at Emerywood

The Musical Art Club will hold a business session at Emerywood Country Club at 8 pm followed by a program with local artists. Featured performers include Miss Dorothy Hoskins soprano Miss Evelyn Sharp violinist and Bob Gayle pianist. Only club members may attend per new by law.

Musical Art Club Emerywood Country Club Dorothy Hoskins Evelyn Sharp Bob Gayle

Plummer Elliott Vows In Hillsville Va

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Lula Clyde Plummer of High Point to Robert Irving Elliott of Thomasville. Vows solemnized in Hillsville Virginia on October 7 attended by Rev. F. F. Martin. Mrs. Elliott daughter of E. P. Plummer of Lexington, nurse at Guilford General Hospital. Mr. Elliott son of R. W. Elliott of Thomasville, connected with Gray's Concrete Company.

Lula Clyde Plummer High Point Robert Irving Elliott Thomasville Hillsville F. F. Martin Elliott E. P. Plummer Lexington Guilford General Hospital Memorial Hospital Reidsville

Supper Meeting Tonight at First Evangelical Church

The Brotherhood of First Evangelical and Reformed Church invites members to a 7 o clock supper meeting at the church tonight with D H Parsons as guest speaker and special music planned Officials urge full attendance by members.

Brotherhood of First Evangelical and Reformed Church D. H. Parsons

High Point Guest Feted At Party In Thomasville

Miss Willie Glenn Wheeless of High Point was honored at a Thomasville dinner hosted by Mrs. T M Griffin. The event featured games and contests with guests including Miss Maxine Hege and Mrs. Inez Axford. Separate notes mention Junior Contract club and Wednesday Night Bridge Club activities with prize awards and refreshments.

High Point Thomasville Willie Glenn Wheeless T. M. Griffin Miss Wireless Maxine Hege Carrie Ruth Culp Ruby Betten Inez Axford Johnny Jones Ira Culp Clyde Jones Elmer Hill Lawrence Hill Hollis Russell M. A. McMahon Charles Welborn Chieff Tysinger Emory Perryman Hines Hall Tom Cheeves T. W. Cameron Reuben Bavender Thomas Peacock W. T. Harris Clara Gray White Owenee Everhart J. D. Maultsby Bill Crews Chester Myers Holleen Wright

Home How-To Questions and Easy Remedies

A column by Anne Asaley offers simple kitchen and home care tips. Learn to substitute linoleum with Brussels carpet and paint, measure butter using water displacement, and soften hands with lemon juice or vinegar to prevent chapping.

Modern Etiquette Q And A From A Social Guide

A brief Q and A on luncheon seating etiquette and dish refusals. It advises masking dislike when seated next to an unwelcome guest to honor the hostess and guests, not refusing limited luncheon dishes, and a woman speaking softly citing Shakespeare.

Shakespeare

One Nazi plane returns home badly damaged

Berlin reports one crewman wounded as the Nazi war plane, fired on yesterday over the Netherlands, reached its home base after a circuitous flight. Germany and the Netherlands seek clarification from authorities on the incident.

Berlin Netherlands

Soil clues from weeds reflect ground conditions

The saying links weeds to soil health. Sheep sorrel signals acid soil, wild carrot to poor soil, and moss to drainage needs, underscoring how plant indicators reveal underlying conditions.

Dutch Seen as Best Linguists Among Europeans

A historical note praises the Dutch as the foremost linguists among European nations, highlighting their skill and prominence in language study and usage.

UNC student Mary Alan Clinard hosts guest Connie DuBose

University of North Carolina student Mary Alan Clinard spent yesterday at home with schoolmate Connie DuBose of Roseboro. Several local residents hosted or visited relatives over the weekend, including Ida Ector from Guilford College and Emma Carr Bivins returning to Raleigh for state employment work.

Mary Alan Clinard University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Connie DuBose Roseboro Ida Ector Guilford College J. W. Clinard Otteray Drive Emma Carr Bivins Raleigh North Carolina Employment Service W. A. Bivins

Church Social Turkey Dinner at Wesley Memorial

Wesley Memorial Church hosts its annual turkey dinner from 6 30 to 7 30 p m on Wednesday featuring turkey with dressing candied yams string beans cranberries slaw celery rolls ice cream and home made cake.

Wesley Memorial Wesley Memorial Church

Handty Leek Owens dies after three months illness

Handy Lee Owens age 57 died at his Asheboro home after a three month heart ailment. Funeral services were held at 3 30 this afternoon at Flag Springs Methodist church with burial in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife Martha Edna Cook, three daughters Mrs Mary Doss Mayodan Mrs Myrtle Johnson Asheboro and Miss Allie Owens of Asheboro and three sons J B Owens of Asheboro Early Owens and Calvin Owens of the home.

Handy Leek Owens Enterprise Asheboro Handy Lee Owens Flag Springs Methodist Church Martha Edna Cook Mary Doss Allie Owens J. B. Owens Early Calvin Owens

Mrs Lyndon 86 Dies at Home in Randolph County

Mrs Anne C Lyndon aged 86 wife of the late A C Lyndon of Randolph County died at her home near here at 11 30 yesterday morning after two months illness Funeral service set for 2 o clock Monday at New Hope Methodist church Rev F E Howard officiating Interment in church burying ground Surviving are four daughters Mrs J M Shaw of New Hope Mrs I S Lanier and Mrs T L Kearns both of Benton and Mrs W B Varner of High Point

J. M. Shaw New Hope I. 8. Lanier T. L. Kearns Benton W. B. Varner High Point

Death notice for Mrs. Mary Jane Coltrane

Mrs. Mary Jane Coltrane eighty widow of T J Coltrane died at 1230 yesterday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs T J Davis in Sophia route 1 after a lengthy illness She had been an invalid for nineteen years Funeral services were held today at Marlboro Friends church with interment in the church cemetery She is survived by three daughters Mrs Davis Mi a C B Adams Randleman and Mrs L F Ross Asheboro and three sons J N Coltrane Ferguson Victor H Coltrane Winston Salem and Harris Coltrane Miami Fla

Asheboro Mary Jane Coltrane T. J. Coltrane T. J. Davis Sophia Route 1 Marlboro Friends Church Davis Mia. C. B. Adams Randleman L. F. Ross J. N. Coltrane Ferguson Victor H. Coltrane Winston-Salem Harris Coltrane Miami Fla

Funeral services for Orville Farrington

Funeral services for Orville Farrington, killed in an early Saturday auto crash near Seagrove, were held Sunday at 2 30 at Burnett's Chapel. Rev E P Hamilton, Rev Leroy Spencer and Rev J R Reece officiated with pallbearers named from the community. Flowers were carried by friends and neighbors.

Orville Farrington Seagrove Burnett's Chapel E. P Hamilton Leroy Spencer J. R. Reece Robert Toomes Ray Highfill Floyd Gamble George Dennis T. H Gilmer Falk

Similarity of Names Causes Confusion in Local Case

Daniel Webster Jordan of High Point R F D 2 objects to being mistaken for a man convicted of false pretense and larceny. He asserts no other John/Jordan with his name exists locally and denies involvement. The sentenced man gave English Street as his address and is in a prison camp, not at large.

Daniel Webster Jordan High Point Mr. Jordan B. H. Jordan Jordan English Street

Carmody Opens Work On South Carolina Dam

Federal Works Administrator John M. Carmody attends the start of the Santee Cooper Power and Navigation Project, a $40.795 million venture in South Carolina, noting past federal state cooperation dating to 1786. He warns the fight for cheap power will be aggressive and not a simple effort.

Pinopolis 8. C Federal Works John M. Carmody Santee-Cooper Power and Navigation George Washington South Carolina Charleston Carmody

Pisgah Forest Under Federal Jurisdiction

Federal judge rules Pisgah National Forest under exclusive federal control over game. Court orders injunctions against state officials, allowing federal methods to reduce deer herds. crate deer valued at five dollars returned or five dollars paid. Anticipated quick forest hunt before January end with no state hunting licenses required.

Raleigh Pisgah National Forest J. M. Meekings Pisgah Meekins United States John D. Chalk State Game and Inland Fisheries Commissioner Forest Service Harry McMullan Conservation and Development Department United States Supreme Court HUNT Pisgah Forest

Asheboro Wreck Fatal To One

W. D. Wilson, 35, of near Asheboro, died instantly when the car carrying him and Oliver Hooker left Highway 64, tumbled down a ravine two miles from Asheboro. Hooker was slightly injured. Wilson’s funeral plans were unclear. Hooker is jailed as investigators seek the driver.

Asheboro W. D. Wilson Oliver Hooker Highway 64 Wilson Hooker Randolph County Central Falls

Traveling book case for readers with leather case

A fine russet saddle leather traveling book case lined with green felt features a magnifying glass page cutter and rule in a built in console. Pockets for writing materials are in the lid and it holds about 12 average sized books.

Swiss War Censorship Looms Over All Films

All motion pictures entering Switzerland now fall under military censorship. The new rule extends to every film at the border and requires approval by authorities before public screening.

Switzerland

Cream of Tomato Soup Enhanced by Mushroom Addition

A noted recipe suggests combining a can of condensed mushroom soup with cream of tomato for an exceptionally delicious result. Thin with milk if desired, and enjoy the enhanced flavor mushroom soup adds to any cream soup.

Delicious Cake Pairings With Fruit and Cream Toppings

Steam fruit cake and serve with hard sauce or lightly whipped cream. Hot ginger cake is good with bananas and cream. So is warm spice cake with canned pears and foamy sauce.

Tokyo Department Store Plans TV Receiver Sale

A Tokyo department store announces the sale of television receivers offering various models to customers in the city. The event highlights multiple brands and price ranges with in-store demonstrations and financing options available.

Tokyo Japan

England Sees Average Weekly Family Expenditures Rise

England reports an average weekly family expenditure of 36 dollars 35 cents. In a separate monthly total France spent 1 362 823 dollars on American aeronautical products.

England France

All Vegetable Laxative Promised to Aid Movement

Describes an all vegetable laxative aimed to act promptly, thoroughly, and gently when directions are followed. The principal ingredient is noted as having recognized medical value as an intestinal tonic laxative.

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Willis Slane Earl’n. Phillips Nathan Ayers Allen Watkins Ayers Sedgefield Mesdames J. E. Millis Elizabeth H. Covington Lorence Nightingale YWCA Firie Kel Weins Juwayo Moffitt S North Main Vera Idol W. J. Fraley Ardmore Circle Priscilla Club Fred L. Ingram Jones Street Sedgefield Hunt Sedgefield Inn Plummer-Elliott Brotherhood T. J. Covington Washington, D. C Mary Faison Covington Co. M. Howell Anne Howell Murfreesboro Tom A. Finch Woodberry Forest School Woodberry Austin Finch East Main Street Mary Bell Smith By Anne Asaley Wm. S. Ryland Baltimore Matt Wall Greenway Drive Claude H. Cline Sumter D. C Roy Panther Glenn Trimnal Camden Mary J. Coltrane The Kate Smith Federal Works Head Dewitt MacKenzie Illinois Associated Press la Salle la Sallie Hitler Louis Lochner Fuehrer Mussolini Berlin-Rome I Duce Russia Germany Prague Quick Hunt MacKenzie Vicks Vaporus Stiles
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