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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1938
Page
2
Forecast shows cool conditions with possible light frost in mountains tonight, slightly warmer inland Tuesday. North winds strong along Sandy Hook to Hatters Island and Hatteras to Jacksonville, diminishing Tuesday. Occasional overcast skies expected tonight and Tuesday.
A flight of twelve pigeons released from Roanoke Va yesterday at 10:00 AM arrived in Greensboro at 11:58 AM bearing a message from Governor Clyde R. Hoey. The pigeons were part of a multi hundred bird derby that began in New York, with another Greensboro release aimed at Columbia South Carolina.
Swifts, among the fastest birds, exhibit extreme streamlining with nostrils directed backward, indicating specialized aerodynamic design and highly efficient flight.
Chamberlain defended the Munich four power accord amid Alfred Duff Cooper’s resignation over the agreement. Cooper warned Britain must stand firm to prevent German dominance in Europe and criticized the lack of consultation in signing the pact with Hitler.
The Supreme Court began its 1938 term honoring late Associate Justice Cardozo who died in July. Chief Justice Hughes noted the irreparable loss as justices returned from summer adjournment while vacancies and major administration laws awaiting review dominated the docket.
Ducks club marks its fourth anniversary with an open house at the Sedgefield clubhouse yesterday afternoon honoring former members. The formal anniversary banquet will be held Tuesday evening at the clubhouse and will install newly elected officers led by president William Horney.
Welch Memorial Circle shifts to Friday at 7 39 at Mrs Lee Meredith 514 Walnut Street. Halsey Kidd Society meets tomorrow at 7 30 at Mrs Ethel West Adams Street. Fidelis class meets tomorrow at 7 30 at First Baptist for round table and officer installation. Lebanon M P church Christian Endeavor meets Sunday at 6 45 with radio practice Thursday at 7 30 led by Martha Patterson.
Mr and Mrs P R Haney marked their second wedding anniversary with a supper party at home also honoring Mrs Haney s birthday. Guests included Rev D R Robinson and several Winston Salem residents. Later arrivals included Mr and Mrs J A Goude.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Monarch club will meet tomorrow at three o'clock at 1131 Montheu avenue. Mrs. A. C. Beeson is associate hostess. All members are urged to attend.
About 350 employees walked off the Johnson Carper Furniture Company plant in Roanoke Virginia this morning. Eddie Arnold of Roanoke, representative of the United Furniture Workers of America, is on site negotiating for the strikers.
Advice for aging women suggests changes to look and feel better. Tips include fresh air and sleep, with a recommendation of E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to boost vitality, calm nerves, and improve mood. The tone targets women seeking male attention through physical and emotional well being.
A series of social gatherings headlines the week. Emerywood Garden Club meets at Mrs. Frank Wall on Arbor Dale Drive with a visit to the Community Flower Show to follow. The W. O. T. Club convenes at Mrs. T. J. Gold’s Sedgefield home for a fall opening business session. Duck Club holds an anniversary banquet at the Sedgefield clubhouse.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Anderson of DeRidder Louisiana return home after visiting the Kirkmans. Mrs. Cris C Harvey hosts Mrs. John Atkins Fayetteville at 1109 Forrest Ave with Atkins to stay several days. Ed Ellison leaves for Savannah to work for Bradley Veneer and Plywood Co. in Georgia. Mrs. J M Battley, Mrs. J N Petty and twoMisses visit Lake Lure Asheville and western North Carolina. Mrs. H W McCain and Alma Virginia McCain attend wedding of Laura Vernon Abernathy and Folger Townsend in Lenoir. McCain bridesmaid.
The Vatican in Rome is described as the world largest palace with about 11,000 rooms. The claim highlights its vast size and prestigious status as a historic religious and cultural center.
Greensboro October 3 Elissa Landi versatile actress will lecture on Stage and Screen Acting at Aycock Auditorium Woman's College of UNC Tuesday evening October 4 at 8 30 o clock Born in Venice she has acted in Turkey Greece Mexico the United States and Europe She has appeared in The Lady Has a Heart The Yellow Ticket and The Count of Monte Cristo among screen successes Also featured on national broadcasts as a radio artist with four books published and two novels in progress She is noted for gardening cooking and riding and is described as an artist and charming lady The lecture is the second program in the college entertainment course following the opening play Personal Appearance by Play-Likers.
About six or eight local women are expected at a joint dinner of the state societies of the Daughters of American Colonists and the Daughters of 1812 at the Gaston hotel New Bern on Monday evening October 10. Reservations should be made with Miss Sara Louise Stewart box 708 New Bern. Plates are priced at 1. A business meeting will follow the dinner.
The regular Canterbury club meeting is set for Friday afternoon at 3 30 at the home of Mrs Roy Spearman 112 Brently circle.
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