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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1936

Page

16

Miss Frances Hughes Weds Thomas M. Blankenship in Asheboro

Miss Frances Hughes daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Hughes of Asheboro married Thomas Monroe Blankenship son of Mrs Emma Blankenship of Pineville on October 17 at the First Methodist church. A full ceremony with white decor and organ music featured ushers and bridesmaids from Charlotte Greensboro and Asheboro. After the ceremony a reception at the Hughes home followed by a wedding trip to Florida. The couple will reside at 1501 East Seventh Street Charlotte.

Asheboro Ances Sybil Hughes Clarence Hughes Ashcourts Thomas Monroe Blankenship Emma Blankenship Pineville First Methodist Russ Tucker Charles Rankin Charlotte Nick Sample Greensboro William Hughes R. W. Crews Thomasville Nightingale Bill Barnett Crews R. E. Tucker Elizabeth Parker Edna Smith Anna Glades Ingram Marianna Hughes Patricia Hughes Mr. Blankenship Blankenship Miss Hughes Howard P. Powell Asheboro- Greensboro Hughes J. ©. Dear Greenville 8. C Russell Gill Atlanta, Ga W. F. Blankenship Marvin Lovett Curry Loflin R. C. Lewallen BE. H. Morris, Sr C. BE. Hughes, Jr J. K. Wood A. I. Hix May Byrd Hall A. I. Ferree BE. H. Crawford John Ingram J. A. Hightower Myrtle Lee Margaret Austin High Point Stella Austin Florida East Seventh Street Hughes - Blankenship Miss Ingram C. L. Crawford, Jr Henry Ingram Huches William Boling

Miss Sarah Seawell Weds Richard J. Somers in Chapel Hill

Miss Sarah Jeannette Seawell, daughter of Attorney General A. A. T. Seawell, and Richard Joseph Somers of Raleigh, married at Sprunt Memorial Presbyterian Church in Chapel Hill. The ceremony featured organ music and vocal performances, followed by a reception at the Carolina Inn and a bridal trip.

Chapel Hill Sprunt Memorial Presbyterian Church Sarah Jeannette Seawell, Seawell Aaron Ashley Flowers Seawell Raleigh Richard Joseph Somers Donald H. Stewart W.W. H. White Sanford Elizabeth Seawell W. L. Wyant, Jr Ofeensboro Carolina Inn Somers University of North Carolina Chi Omega A. A. T. Seawell Jeannette Boie Seawell George W. Smith Sarah Boie Smith John Fletcher Somers Chi Phi Fraternity Accounting Department of The United States Treasury William E. Somers Burlington John Wesley Gilliam Gilliam Gilliam Academy Alamance County

Attractive Party Honors Miss Dora Samet Bride elect

Mrs. J. W. Samet hosted a surprise bridge party at Louise Avenue for Miss Dora Samet, bride elect of January. Twelve tables of cards played, with prizes of bridge cards won by Mrs. I. Hyman and Mrs. I. Tanner. A gift hamper and crystal goblets were presented. Other guests included Miss Gertrude Bernard, Miss Eva Freelander, and Mrs. I. Frahm, receiving towels and gifts respectively.

J. W. Samet Louise Avenue Dora Samet I. Hyman I. Tanner Miss Samet Alex Samet Asheboro Gertrude Bernard Eva Freelander Pottsville I. Frahm Union

Autumn Paris Evening Fashion Trends For Lace and Full Skirt

Paris fashion notes highlight all year fabrics like lace net and velvet for evening wear. Full skirts return with slim hiplines. designers such as Lelong Piguet and Chanel show varied treatments from front slits to back fullness. Decollete necklines rise while dropped shoulders and puff sleeves remain stylish.

Paris Faille Lucien Lelong Robert Piguet Mainbacher Chanel

Handkerchiefs Awarded As Hostess Presents Cards

The hostess presented handkerchiefs and dainty refreshments were served as hosts laid aside cards.

Miss Adelaide Callahan Birthday Courtesy Shown

Mrs. Thelma Lohr honored her sister Miss Adelaide Callahan at a Route Two home Friday evening for her 20th birthday. Games and contests entertained guests including Ruby Britt Bill Bundy Bickett Crowson and many Lohr Callahan family members. The honoree sang two numbers before refreshments for Virginia Lohr Iris Lohr Ruth Henson Noomi Savage and numerous others.

Thelma Lohr Adelaide Callahan Route Two Ruby Britt Bill Bundy Bickett Crowson Virginia Iris Lohr Ruth Henson Noomi Savage Paul Everhart

Evening Garden Club Meeting Led by Mrs Hedrick on North Main

The Tuesday Evening Garden club will meet with president Mrs J W Hedrick on North Main Street Tuesday at 7 45 pm Members urged to attend as an interesting program and important business will be transacted, per club secretary Mrs J H Tate. The Faithful Followers class met at Miss Lucile Walters home on High Point route two with ten members and two visitors present.

J. W. Hedrick North Main Street J. H. Tate Prospect Prospect M. E. Church Lucile Walters High Point Hallowe Jewel Schram

Global telephone interconnection reaches ninety three percent

An international survey reports that 93 percent of the worlds 34 million telephones are inter connectable, signaling a widening network reach and standardization progress across regions.

High Point Adopts Modern Plumbing Ordinance

A city urges strict plumbing inspection after links to illness and deaths from faulty plumbing. The new ordinance requires certified plumbers, permits, and inspections for all work, with fees per fixture and extra checks for faulty installations. The inspector can revoke licenses and requires certificates before final payment.

High Point Board of Examiners For J. S. Welborn A. S. Mackenfuss P. Kimsey J. B. Bowden F. R. Samuels City of Board of Examiners City of High Point

City budget details by department and expense class

The article itemizes the city year budget by departments and expense types. It lists capital outlays 257,325, supplies 77,435, current charges 46,945, contractural services 240,465, personal service 355,955, debt service 903,820.09, emergency fund 14,900, total 1,949,820.09. Departments shown include general government, law and court, finance, public safety, works, welfare, debt service, school funds, street and water programs, and various improvement funds with specified allotments.

Department of General Government Department of Law and Court Department of Finance Department of Public Safety Department of Public Works Department of Public Welfare Department of Public NtHities Cece City Debt Service Schol Debt Service Ees Iriia Ae Sewer Improvement Fund Ae Street Land Fund Rees Tool Nee Cae Water Debt Service Board of Election National Guard U. S. Employment Service Department of Law and Courts Treasury

City Budget Highlights Across Departments

The budget itemizes allocations for General Government including city council, city manager, and library. Law and Courts funding for attorneys and courts. Finance divisions. Public Safety police and fire. Public Works includes streets, buildings, and cemeteries. Utilities cover water and electric, with debt service, school funding, and public welfare also detailed. The plan notes specific sums for street improvements, sewer and water projects, and emergency funds for unanticipated expenses per North Carolina law.

Department of Public Safety Public Works Department Public Welfare Department Parks and Recreation Division Department of Public Utilities

Revival Plan At First Presbyterian Church

Revival services begin at First Presbyterian Church on North Main Street Wednesday at 7 p m with Rev PD Caldwell D D of Petersburg Va as preacher. Caldwell, a Rowan County NC native and Davidson College alum, leads programs with Dan W Smith, F M Padgett, and a children’s service slated for two Saturday mornings. closing Sunday November 1.

North Main Street PD. T. Caldwell Scond Presbyterian Church Peersburg Rowan Conty North Carolina Davidson College Richmond Wilington Eig Petersburg Dan W. Smith Jlln F. M. Padgett Calva Methodist Church C. Williamson

Violin Strings and Bows Made from Animal Materials

The strings are made from sheep gut and the bow hair from horsehair with the bow wood sourced from Brazil.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frances Hughes Thomas M. Blankenship Sarah Seawell R. J. Somers Mansion Park Hotel Lerkinson Jc 110 North Main Rosette Hargrove NEA Paquin Mainbocher Miss Callahan Mrs. Hedrick I. T. Mann Philadelphia American College of Surgeons Wilma Sherman Mae Southern Railway Company Forth Forth Street Inter State of Presbyterian D. T. Caldwell Churc J.L. Grubb Southside Lumber Yard Hulda
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