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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1934

Page

6

Social clubs and wedding events listed for Saturday

The notices detail gatherings at Fairway Drive Hillcrest Drive Brentley Circle Montlieu Avenue and Emerywood including Canter bury Philom ath ean Club and Club of Twelve. Mary Julia Crawley and Thomas J Gold Jr plan a wedding at First Presbyterian Church with Dr Joseph Rennie officiating. Jack Stern and his orchestra headline the Bowery Ball at Sedgefield Country Club Manor.

Canterbury Club Harry Brockmann Fairway Drive Philomathean Club S. H. Tomlinson Hillcrest Drive Club of Twelve J. A. Morris Brentley Circle Mark Stump First Presbyterian Church Joseph Rennie Bowery Sedgefield Country Club Jack Stern

Charles Long Casey's Sixth Birthday Party at Woodbrook Court

Charles Long Casey celebrated his sixth birthday Wednesday afternoon at his Woodbrook court home with friends. Under Mrs. Casey Mrs. Kenneth Geddie and Mrs. Jesse Washburn children played games on the lawn then enjoyed pink and white decor. A large white cake with six pink candles centered the table along with individual cakes and ice cream. Guests included Ella Page Harrison Betty Ann Rankin Aida Ingram Virginia Douglas Perry Marian Turner Mary Ragsdale Strickland Charles and Glover Bedford Kenneth Geddie Beau Warner Jack Dillon Jack Siane Sandy Rankin Blanchard Bonner Jack Holbrook Robbie McPheeters Jack Fambrough Harold Bennett Randolph Ensign Richard Quigley Margaret Haywood Washburn Pat and Johnnie Thomas Jane Rhodes Betty Blake Spearman Patricia Hubbard and Russell Lukey.

Charles Long Casey Paul Casey Woodbrook Court Ella Page Harrison Betty Ann Rankin Aida Ingram Vir Ginia Douglas Perry Marian Turner Mary Ragsdale Strickland Charles Glover Bedford Kenneth Geddie Beau Warner Jack Dillon Jack Siane Sandy Rankin Blanchard Bonner Jack Holbrook Robbie McPheeters Jack Fambrough Harold Bennett Randolph Ensign Richard Quigley Margaret Haywood Washburn Pat Johnnie Thomas Jane Rhodes Betty Blake Spearman Patricia Hubbard Russell Lukey

Meredith Alumnae Association Social in High Point Meeting

The High Point chapter of the Meredith College Alumnae Association met at Mrs. A. Lee Gibson's home, 408 East Washington Street. President Mrs. D. H. Hall led a brief business session followed by a social hour with cookies, candies and Russian tea. Guests included Mrs. Herman Stevens, Mrs. Steve Thayer and Miss Cornelia Ayers from Asheboro.

High Point Meredith College

Final Brentwood study group speaker on child emotion

Mrs. W. A. Bivens spoke at Brentwood School on The Childs Emotion, stressing peace with one s heart and the role of right ideas in a child s early life. The event closed the year s child study meetings with strong parent turnout. A separate Bay Street program broadcast a Home Coming event sponsored by the P T A with art exhibits and radio stars. ALBERT STUART HART S BIRTH ANNOUNCED Mrs. and Mr. Albert Hart Jr announce the birth of a son at Guilford General hospital on November 21.

W. A. Bivens Brentwood School Ray Street Ool Bay Street Parent-Teacher Association Adele Hicks Miss Crowell Royster Thurman Lis Hopkins Ann Wood Rubinoff Clark Wilson Jimmy Durante Albert Stuart Hart Albert Hart, Jr Albert Stuart Guilford General Hospital

Canadian Guest Receptions Mark Thorn Hills Visit

Mrs. Frank W. Clark of Thorn Hills Quebec has stayed with Mrs. Amos Kearns on Hillcrest Drive for several days. Col. Frank Clark will join today for a weekend visit. Other locals host Mrs. L. W. Whitesell and the Cravens on a trip to Randleman with Miss Tamar Ellen Ferguson as a guest. Betty Sechrest hosts Betty Bagley from Greensboro. Ina Day McGirt of Los Angeles visits High Point and stays at the Elwood hotel.

Frank W. Clark Thorn Hills Quebec Canada Amos Kearns Hillcrest Drive Col Frank Clark Mra. Kearns Mra 8. C. Craven Peggy Frances Charles Edward Randleman Betty Sechrest South Main Street Betty Bagley Greensboro Misa Bagley Ina Day McGirt Los Angeles Cal High Point Elwood Hotel

Singing school at Church of God led by Grady Comer

Interest grows as the Church of God on Randolph Street hosts a singing school led by Grady Comer. Classes run seven o clock each evening for five nights next week with no charge unless participants offer to cover expenses.

Church of God Randolph Street Grady Comer

Announce Birth and Local Social Notices

Mr and Mrs J A Herndon announce the birth of a son William Clarence on November 21 at their North Hamilton Street home. Mary Elizabeth Kiriakides and Robert Kiriakides wed November 17 1934 in Martinaville Va. Aaron Slick of Punkin Crick play to be presented tonight at Union Cross school at 730 with music and a brief Negro dialogue. U D C chapter to meet Monday to collect Christmas packages for Fayetteville home. Friends Junior C RB meeting tonight at Central Friends church at 730 with Bobbie Floyd and Loraine McDowell in charge.

South Main J. A. Herndon William Clarence Hamilton Street Kiriakides-Scoggins Hubert Lee Scoggins Mary Elizabeth Robert Kiriakides Martinaville Kiriakides Grace Kirkiades North Main Street Aaron Slick Punkin Crick Union Cross School Young Girl's Sunshine Circle Spring Hill M. P. Church U. D.C High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy H. A. Millis Fayetteville Friends Junior C Junior Christian Endeavor Society of Central Friends Church Bobbie Floyd Loraine McDowell

Clash Over Projects With CERN Administration Emerges

Government officials debate proceeding on projects amid private capital shortfall. Ickes argues the state should act now, claiming the government can build better and cheaper homes than the private sector under current conditions.

Ickes

Beautiful afternoon tea honors Mrs E W Freeze Jr

Mrs BE W Freeze and Miss Alice Elizabeth Freeze hosted a four to six afternoon tea at their Rockford Road home honoring Mrs E W Freeze Jr formerly Miss Caroline Mann of Raleigh. Guests included Raleigh and Concord locals, brides elect Grace McVeigh Hutchinson and Mary Julia Crawley, and many others.

BE. W. Freeze Alice Elizabeth Freeze Rockford Road E. W. Freeze, Jr Caroline Mann Raleigh Carter Dalton Harold Bennett BE. W. Freeze, Jr Carroll Lamb Mann Garah Clay Paylor E. T. Kearns M. F. Ritchie Concord Kenneth Denny H. A. Millis Sarah Denny Frances Lambeth Mildred Stewart Rebecca Parks Richmond C. C. Garrett W. F. Armfield Grace McVeigh Hutchinson Mary Julia Crawley C. L. Amos G. W. Stroupe

N C Symphony to Perform in High Point Thursday

The North Carolina Symphony Orchestra led by Lamar Stringfield will give two concerts in High Point on December 13. A children’s matinee will feature explanations of pieces and instrument demos, followed by an evening performance with a different program from the prior High Point show.

North Carolina Symphony Orchestra High Point Lamar Stringfield Winston- Salem

Tea and Topics Club enjoys talk on Anne Bradstreet and Walt Whitman

Mrs Logan Porter hosted a Tea and Topics gathering at her Fairway Drive home. President Mrs W F Clayton presided, with Mrs E S Wall presenting a program on Anne Bradstreet and Walt Whitman, followed by a salad luncheon for club members and a visiting guest from Appomattox, Va.

Logan Porter Fairway Drive W. F. Clayton E. S. Wall Anne Broadstreet Walt Whitman Wall Anne Bradstreet England Whitman Mesdames J. O. Marsh A. G. Douglas R. M. Andrews W. W. Idol Charles BE. Sheloff Joseph T. Weaver E. 8. Wall R. H. Sechrest H. D. Sears A. R. Harwood Appomattox, Va

Congress faces tax, credit moves amid recovery hopes

The article notes hopes for reduced federal outlays if business improves and mentions possible tax changes. It discusses wage trends, housing construction activity, and a push to unify banks or create a central bank. It also covers Coughlin’s campaign to devalue money and curb NRA influence.

Congress Buchanan Texas House Appropriations Committee Wth Labor Department Perkins Moffett Fletcher D. Fla

Mosquitoes Thrive in Fresh or Stagnant Water

Fresh and standing water both serve as thriving habitats for mosquitoes. The presence of standing water in containers and natural depressions increases breeding sites, while clean but still water can still support larval development and sustaining populations.

Librarian Mrs. Nancy Poston Addresses Kiwanis Club

Mrs. Nancy Poston, librarian and Altrusa president, spoke at the Elwood hotel luncheon about the library’s community value. She cited 10,000 books, 10,000 borrowers, and 120,000 volumes circulated last year, plus future room for six tables and 36 chairs and lighting upgrades. Visitors included Alexander Anderson of the Salvation Army and Ben Taylor of New York City.

Nancy Kirkman Poston Altrusa Club Kiwanis Club Elwood Hotel Poston

Cotton Farmers Consider December Vote On Continuance Act

December referendum seeks continuation of the control act for cotton. The 1934-35 crop year set 10,000,000 bales as the maximum tax exempt harvest. Washington officials anticipate a new program or a 25 percent cut in 1935 acreage under current contracts. AAA agents in cotton states prepare farmers for the referendum and Bankhead act guidance to balance production and consumption and protect farmer returns.

Washington Wallace AAA

Elderly US Population Split by Sex in 1930s Census

Of 6 634 000 persons aged 65 or more in the United States at the time of the 1930s census nearly half or 3 307 000 were women.

United States

Trinity and Greensboro battle to scoreless tie on neutral field

In a hard fought clash Trinity reserves held Greensboro to a 0–0 tie on Thursday. Trinity led in first downs 7 to 4 but three first half fumbles by Trinity helped Greensboro gain the edge. Ratledge, White, and Hiatt starred for Trinity while Callum and Sheffety shone for Greensboro.

Trinity Greensboro Gate City Latters Ratledge White Hiatt F. White Cook Ward Husky Reddick Cumby Callum Sheffety

Live V ers Hear Talk and Christmas Plans

The Live V ers club of the Y W C A heard Thomas Dodamead discuss art, with sketches and paintings shown. Members organized the Christmas project and party, with no meeting on November 29 and the next gathering December 6. The group split into knitting and marionette groups led by Mrs. Argie Wood and Miss Virginia Carrier.

Thomas Dodamead Argie Wood Virginia Carrier

Last Rites for Mrs Connie L Parker

Funeral services for Mrs. Connie Lee Parker 26 who died by suicide were held at 1109 Cam bell street near Walkertown. Rev O L Ruth officiated with a trio singing Does Jesus Care and He's the One. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery with pallbearers Marvin Fletcher Tom Queens Shoaf J W Thompson Ray Due Louis Allen and flow carried by several women.

Cornie Lee Parker S. Mustin Walkertown Cambell Street O. L. Ruth H. &. Kent Roy Hasner Jesus Oakwood Cemetery Marvin Fletcher Tom Queens Shoaf J. W. Thompson Raydue Louis Allen Madames Allen Joe C. Carroll Joseph Brown Pearl Nicks Virginia Kiser Vic Cates Dorothy Kennedy Jessie Burton

Appraisal to be Made by Gotham Company on Memorial Bridge

Raleigh November 22. State officials and the public works commission review buyout options for the Wright Memorial Bridge. The commission has offered 12000 for the toll bridge, while owners cite an appraisal valuing the toll-operated structure at 250850. A detailed appraisal by American Appal Co of New York is planned.

Gotham Company Memorial Bridge Raleigh Wright Memorial Bri Oars Public Works Commission American Appal Company of New York Convision

All Farm Loans Repaid by Lake City Credit Union

The Lake City Product Credit association reports a full repayment of all farm loans this season, marking a strong finish for farmers in the district.

Columbia 8. C Lake City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Club News Coats Florida Moffitt’s North Main St Meredith N. C. Symphony Orchestra Mrs. Logan Porter Stock Exchange Senate Charles E. Coughlin National Union For Social Justice American Liberty League NRA Aks Gresboro S. H Connie L. Parker THE Max Bones Hyman’s Jewelry CO Main Washington Streets America Rogers & Bros Hi Ad Vray Cor Main and
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