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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1938
Page
9
Tipton and O Mara pace a hard fought clash with strong kicking and a late TD drive. Me failed to gain on a first down and a fumbled return set Pitt back as rdue pressured the visitors throughout the game.
Durham November 26 Duke University reports a perfect 9–0 season for the Blue Devils in 1938 finishing with a 7–0 win over Pittsburgh Panth ers. They did not allow a goal all season and scored 214 total points.
Duke defeats Pittsburgh 7 6 in a snow bound football clash as Tipton’s punting and Perdue’s late score lift the Blue Devils while Goldberg and Cassiano spark the Panthers. O'Mara and Dandies’ defense stalls Pitt’s attack after a hard fought game.
New York reports Henry Armstrong's defense of welterweight and lightweight crowns after a 16 round win over Ceferino Garcia. Garcia vows to move to middleweight, eyes retirement from welterweights. Possible defense against Lou Ambers discussed. questions rise over matching two natural lightweights.
Florida defeated Auburn 9 to 7 in Jacksonville as a blocked punt turned into a fourth quarter safety offset Auburn's offense. Bo Russell missed three field goals for Auburn, while Dick McGowen sprinted 74 yards for a touchdown and Tom Walker forced the safety to seal the Gators' upset. About 5,000 spectators braved cold weather to witness the late game break.
Burley tobacco growers in Kentucky prepare warehouses as colder weather aids stripping ahead of the first December sales. Lexington market opens December 5 with five buyers. total capacity 60 000 baskets. Early shipments were light due to poor crop conditions. U S leaf exports to Norway rose slightly in the first half of the year. rosette disease threatens Rhodesian growers.
Western Kentucky dark tobacco growers urge warehousemen to sign a contract with the stemming district dark tobacco association to manage the association tobacco on the Owensboro market, one of the district's largest.
Ontario flue cured tobacco crop in the Hamilton district is estimated at 72 million pounds for 1938, up 29 percent from 1937 and over 100 percent from 1936. Growers anticipate about 15 million dollars in earnings from the season.
A fox named Reynard disturbed the Eg Zeman farm home in Humboldt County Illinois after being driven from the chickenyard. It dashed into the kitchen and was found eating the morning pancakes before being captured and placed in custody.
Albany dispatch quotes Babson predicting Canada has the brightest future of any nation. He cites booming 1937 business, continued growth, and Europe unrest as boosting Canada while Britain shifts aviation, capital, and reserves to the Dominion. He warns of bombing and notes US Canada trade ties and reciprocal tariff benefits.
The Thomasville Fine Arts department of the Woman's club hosted a Wednesday gathering at Mrs. John R. Myers home. Associate hostesses included Mrs. Walter F. Newby and others. The event featured readings on Book Week, children's books, and a discussion on England US relations, followed by a social hour and dinner.
The wedding of Miss Nellie Muriel Wilmoth and Simeon Leander Parker was held Saturday evening at the Erlanger Methodist church. Guests included Lexington friends as well as Erlanger and Winston-Salem relatives. A dinner followed with four tables of bridge and prizes awarded to Mrs. Claire Cuthrell, Miss Elizabeth Earle, and Mrs. G B Miller.
Mrs Otis Hedrick and Mrs Freta Hoffner hosted a bridge dinner at Hedrick's West Second Avenue home. The event began at six thirty with guests enjoying cards and refreshments in a cordial social setting.
Miss Louise Ebelein hosted a bridge gathering for her club at her home on West Fifth Avenue. Two tables played in the living room with yellow chrysanthemums and autumn flowers. Mrs. Sam Hensley won high score, a salt and pepper novelty set. Miss Holmes Crowell earned the consolation nut set. Miss Marguerite Ebelein helped serve refreshments.
Miss Mary Louise Hinkle entertained a number of young social set friends at a dance held at the American Legion hut in celebration of her sixteenth birthday. The decorated hall featured flowers colored balloons and streamers. Ice punch was served during the event. Out of town guests included Paul Johnson Bill Peatree of Winston-Salem and Harold and Edmond Hinkle of Thomasville.
The Lexington high school Girl Reserves held a regular meeting at Miss Amelia Hinkle’s South Main street home with Miss Jean Bruton helping. President Miss Mary Louise Hinkle opened the session as Miss Joan Sink read the last meeting’s minutes. Plans for a Thanksgiving family food and clothing drive were discussed and Mr. H. B. Tucker gave an inspiring talk before refreshments were served.
Mrs. Claire Cuthrell spoke at a Sorosis club meeting hosted by Mrs. Cabell Philpott on West Third avenue. President Mrs. W. B. Hunt led the business session, minutes were read by secretary Mrs. Woodrow McKay, and hostess Mrs. J. G. Walser assisted with a turkey dinner.
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