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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1936

Page

6

Fourth Annual Jr Service League Play Tomorrow Morning

Tomorrow morning at 9 45 the Paramount Theater hosts the Fourth Annual Junior Service League play for city children. An enterprising Robin Hood and his Merry Men in Sherwood Forest features a large cast, elaborate costumes, and scenery produced by league members. Transportation to and from outlying schools is arranged, with pickups at Brent Cloverdale Allen Jay Oak Hill and Johnson Street schools, to ensure arrival home by noon after a nearly two hour performance.

Paramount Theater Sherwood Forest Far League Fll Cara Brent Cloverdale Allen Jay Oakli Johnson Street Charles Kearns Maid Marion Junior Service League Robin Hood

Buffet Supper Honors City Schools Faculty

The Emerywood Country club hosted a buffet supper to honor members of the City Schools faculty with a large turnout of parents and leaders. Dr. T. Wingate Andrews spoke and a Community Chest Drive teaser was featured. entertainment included vocal numbers and dances by pupils. Approximately 200 attendees enjoyed a two course buffet and welcome greetings from the Host committee.

Emerywood High Point Yuncil Eniny Fount H. S.coffield L. Floyd Wilson Wilson D. R. Behroder Elm Street City and State Board of Congresa of Robert Cottam C. F. Tomlinson High Paint School Board W. L. Edwards T. R. Zimmerman Tom Kearns R. A. Sheloff Katherine Raymond Ernest Wall Claude Benton C. E. Ferree R. H. Sechrest E. M. Shipman Oak Hill Margaret Moser T. Wingate Andrews Andrews N. 8. Stirewall M. 8. Hall R. L. Waynick Sidney Brame John Miller J. Wilton Barnes W. B&b. Davis Vesta Copeland Paul Wrenn R. L. Brinson

Perfume Trade Drives U S Spending Near Twenty Four Million

The article notes that America spends roughly 24 million dollars annually on perfumes toilet waters and bath salts highlighting consumer fragrance market size and spending patterns.

America

Canterbury club meeting with Mrs Sale on Otteray drive

Social calendar notes a Canterbury club gathering Friday at 3 30 p m with Mrs W D Sale Jr at her Otteray drive home. Saturday at 9 45 a m the Junior Service League stages the child friendly play Robin Hood at the Paramount theater in annual junior presentation adaptation of the familiar outlaw tales.

Canterbury Club W. D. Sale, Jr Otteray Drive

Local residents and visitors listed in brief notices

Mrs. W G Shipman of Washington D C arrives tonight to visit daughter Miss Hazel Shipman at 430 South Main. Mrs G L Reynolds moved to Burrus Memorial Hospital for treatment after illness. Mrs Paul Eagle returning home to Misenheimer NC after visiting 809 Fourth Street. Mrs Chas E Hayes returns home to 808 Morris Street after ten days illness, resting well. Mrs Blair H Northern of Richmond VA visiting sister Mrs Chas E B Hayes at 808 Morris. Mrs Joe Hearne Jr of 232 Montheu Avenue recovering post operation at Burrus Memorial Hospital. she is formerly Mildred Burgess of South Boston. Misses Marguerite and Frances Mann to Chapel Hill for Carolina Tennessee game tomorrow. Mrs Carl Blomberg of 906 Charlotte Street recuperating at Burrus Memorial after recent operation.

W. G. Shipman Washington, D. C High Point Hazel Shipman South Main Street G. L. Reynolds Fourth Street Burrus Memorial Hospital Paul Eagle Ralph Vance Irene Reynolds Misenheimer N. C Chas. E. Hayes Guilford General Hospital Morris Street Blair H. Northern Richmond Chas. EB. Hayes Joe Hearne, Jr Montheu Avenue Burris Memorial Hospital Hearne Mildred Burgess Boston A. R. Hussey Carl Blomberg Charlotte Street

Church Social A M Idol Philathea Meeting Tonight

The A M Idol Philathea class of First M P church meets tonight at 8 at Mrs Rose Davis 605 Denny St with Mesdames Mabry and LeLeod as hostesses. Miss Gladis Kivett reports on the Baraca Philathea conference in Montreal. officers to be elected and a social hour to follow.

A. M. Idol Philathea M. P Rose Davis Denny Street Frank Mabry Vernon LeLeod Gladis Kivett N. C. Philathea Union Baraca-Philath

Navy unveils new paint to ward off sea pests

The U S navy department announces an improved bottom paint that resists barnacles and other marine pests, aiming to keep ships cleaner and more efficient at sea.

U. S. Navy Department

D A R Elects Mrs Hayden District Head in 1937 Meeting

Mrs J F Hayden of Greensboro was reelected district chairman of the Fifth District Daughters of the American Revolution at the Greensboro Country Club meeting. High Point will host the 1937 gathering. District attendance set records with all ten chapters represented and many state officers present.

J. F. Hayden Daughters of the American Revolution Greensboro Country Club High Point Hayden D. E. Harllee Rachel Caldwell Guilford Battle Frank Holliday Boy Scout Troop Emery C. Green Walter Turrentine Raymond R Greensboro

Women club leaders return from NC federation meeting

Mrs. G I Humphreys and Mrs. Geddie Strickland returned from Montreal where they attended the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs annual council meeting hosted by Black Mountain. The event opened Wednesday and closed Thursday with a luncheon at Assembly Inn and included a musicale at Corsby Adams house and a tea at Black Mountain College. Mrs. Humphreys served as state chairman of American Citizenship and Mrs. Strickland as motion pictures chair. Mrs Gaston Johnson was to attend but was detained.

G. I. Humphreys Geddie Strickland Montreal North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Black Mountain Club Assembly Inn Council Corsby Adams Black Mountain College H. M. Pote Humphreys American Citizenship Department Strickland Gaston Johnson Law

Young Artists Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Young Artists club met at 207 Howell Street on Thursday. Members learned biographies of Haydn Mozart and Beethoven and few lines were assigned to music students. Little Donree Greenwood, six, played a memory piano solo Surprise by Haydn highlighting early talent.

Young Artists Club Chatt Howell Street Haydn Mozart Beethoven Miss Gates Donree Greenwood

Mary Reid Kearns to Wed John Woodcock

Mr and Mrs James Carson Kearns of Denton North Carolina announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Reid to Mr John Woodcock of New Smyrna Florida The wedding will take place this month.

James Carson Kearns Denton N. C Mary Reid John Woodcock New Smyrna, A

Gridiron Ball Tonight Features Leftwich Orchestra

The Kit Kat Klub of Thomasville plans the annual Gridiron Ball at the American Legion hut in Kinneywood. Jelly Leftwich and his orchestra will perform with torch singer Kay Reaver, promising the most outstanding dance event of the series drawing crowds from throughout the Piedmont.

Thomasville Kit Kat Klub American Legion Kinneywood Jelly Leftwich Kay Reaver Leftwich Piedmont

Mrs L L Farlowe Hosts Household Arts Club

Mrs L L Farlowe entertained Household Arts Club members at her home Joneses with fall flowers and needlework as entertainment. A salad course was served by the hostess to Mesdames Sam Dutton John T Ellis Claude Ellington Minnie Hinkle Fred L Ingram J R Montgomery W D Sale Sr T G Shelton and W H Womble.

Household Arts Club L. Larlowe Wostess Joness Misdames Sam Dutton John T. Ellis Claude Ellington Minnie Hinkle Fred L. Ingram J. R. Montgomery W. D. Sale, Sr T. G. Shelton W. H. Womble

Laymen’s Conference Opens in Winston-Salem Tonight

The laymen's conference of the National Protestant Episcopal church begins in Winston-Salem tonight. Rev. G Warfield Hobbs editor of the Spirit of Missions urged a return to faith as the clergy meeting opened. Conferences run through Saturday.

Winston-Salem National Protestant Episcopal Church G. Warfield Hobbs Spirit of Missions

Britain Surpasses 365000 Motor Trucks Nationwide

Great Britain now counts more than 365000 motor trucks with about 260000 stationed in districts surrounding London. The figures highlight the growth of commercial transport and regional distribution networks.

Great Britain London

Stedman Austin Vows Solemnized September 19

Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Millie Sabinson Austin of High Point to Frederick Rudolph Stedman of Cleveland Ohio. The ceremony occurred September 19 at Cedar Grove Inn Ocracoke North Carolina with Rev H Howard Shaw officiating. The couple reside at 709 Morris Street High Point and the bride owns W F Austin Furniture Co.

Millie Sabinson Austin Frederick Rudolph Stedman Cleveland Ohio Ocracoke N. C Cedar Grove Inn H. Howard Shaw Austin High Point W. F. Austin Furniture Company Stedman General Motors Corporation 302Nd Sapper Engineering Corps

Peace Council No 9 Meeting Tonight

Peace Council No 9 of the Daughters of America will meet this evening at 7 30. All members of the degree team are requested to be present as introductory work will be undertaken.

Peace Council No. 9 Daughters of America

Police Continue Search For Pair On Murder Count

Charlotte police seek two Negro suspects in the slaying of taxi driver Thomas C. Fowler whose body was found in his car eight miles from the city. A Negro man named Smith told officers Fowler was robbed and killed by two others, whom he had accompanied on the trip before fleeing the scene.

Charlotte Thomas C. Fowler William Smth Fowler Smith

Middletown church funded by Kidd pirate legacy

A church in Middletown New Jersey gains financial support from funds said to be left by Captain Kidd the pirate, linking local worship to a famed historic figure.

Middletown N. J Captain Kidd

Presbyterial Group Meeting Draws Local Women in Asheboro

A large group of women attended the Orange Presbyerial District Conference at the Asheboro Presbyterian Church held Wednesday despite bad weather. Mrs. B. Souther of Buffalo Greensboro presided, with Mrs. B. C. Hines Jr. of Sanford as Orange Presbyerial president and Dr. Allen Craig among speakers. Local attendees from First Presbyterian included Mesdames Dalton Williamson Lafferty Dalton Glover Cox Brooks and West.

Deaf Service Planned in High Point by Roma Fortune

Roma Fortune, missionary for the deaf in the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, will conduct a service for the deaf in High Point at St. Mary's Parish House Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The event was announced today.

Roma Fortune For the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina High Point Mortins St. Mary's

England's earliest public clocks traced to medieval sites

The first clocks in England were installed in 1288 at a former clock tower in Westminster followed by Canterbury Cathedral in 1292 and a third at Dover Castle.

England Westminster Canterbury Cathedral Dover Castle

Ladies Auxiliary of Guilford County Medical Society Dinner

The Ladies Auxiliary held its regular dinner at the King Cotton hotel with Mrs. Phillip Davis of High Point presiding. Mrs. J. W. Tankersley of Greensboro led the program and presented Charles A. Farrell, Greensboro photographer, who spoke on Mexico with illustrated films. High Point members attended along with elected officers and guests.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Guilford County Medical Society King Cotton Hotel Phillip Davis High Point J. W. Tankersley Greensboro Mrs. Davis Mesdames I. T. Mann W. T. Tice Marvin Slate Frederick R. Taylor

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Jr. Service League League Ned McEachern A &Cial Phil Warner Margaret Hauser Virginia Frank James Lyon W. D. Simmons, Jr R. T. Amos Transportation Committee W. B. Thomas Moffitt's Moffitt’s N. Main Marguerite Frances Mann Chapel Hill South Main M. BE. Church Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church William W. H. Belk Cora Cox Lucas J. 8. Welborn A. & Caldwell Mesdames Humphreys Mary Kearns J. M. Woodcock Leftwich’s Stedman-Austin Peace Council, No. 9 Asheboro Ring Drug CO North Main Wilson's D. A. Burress Greensboro, N. C Dial N. Elm St Horace Gilderton Flapper NEA Service, Inc TM. Reo, U. & Pat OFF BY SylvIa
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