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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1936
Page
5
Marjorie Mansfield examines the dilemma of a man seeking to renew a childhood sweetheart friendship. The piece explores motives, social boundaries, and potential consequences of rekindling past ties.
Dear Miss Mansfield advises a 42 year old man never married to gently pursue a renewed friendship with a childhood sweetheart now widowed with a daughter. The best approach is a thoughtful in person visit or a tactful, casual reunion through mutual friends, respecting her bereavement and possible lack of interest. If interest exists, a mature renewed bond could form a warm, lasting friendship.
All questions should be addressed to Miss Marjorie Mansfield in care of The Enterprise and will be answered promptly by staff. The notice directs readers to channel inquiries through the newspaper office for timely responses.
Olive Roberts Barton argues that indulging a child creates whining and sulking. She recalls candy requests, praises restraint, and urges parents to teach delayed gratification by not always giving in. The piece warns constant indulgence leads to a sulky, demanding child and unsettled household routines.
Cardus claims to boost appetite and digestion improving nourishment and overall strength. It also reputedly eases functional menstrual pains when taken before and during periods. The product is described as purely vegetable with no harmful contents and widely valued for its gentle benefits.
North Carolina State Employment Service reports many out-of-town calls for experienced workers. Openings include landscape gardener, three draftsmen, terrazzo mixer operator, floor machine man, base machine man, five loopers, and three structural steel tank erectors. The note also cites regional meat consumption by river, with two thirds of U S meat eaten east of the Mississippi.
Emma Lee Martin 48 of 326 West Russell street died at 4 local hospital after a week with paralysis. Survived by son J L Martin Winston-Salem route five daughter Mrs Clell Loflin High Point three stepdaughters Elva Grubb Millie Jordan Arleva Martin brothers R P and Luther Osborne Greensboro half sisters Mrs Charlie Carr Thomasville route one and Mrs U S Peace Davidson county four grandchildren. Body to Wallburg home this afternoon at 2 30 for services at Mount Pleasant church with interment in church cemetery. Also reported death of Mrs William Neumeyer of New York City sister in law of Mrs Edith Dyer funeral expected tomorrow.
Mrs. Fairy Bell Thomas wife of W C Thomas of 635 Wesley Place died at a local hospital early today. Surviving: husband three children Dorothy W O Jr and Francis. parents Mr and Mrs C M Horne of St George S C four brothers James Roy Louis and O M Jr all of Rock Hill S C two sisters Miss Virginia Horne of St George S C and Mrs Vera Jones of High Point. Body to be returned to residence at 1 pm Saturday for services Sunday at 2 30 pm at East Green Street Baptist Church with Rev C N Royal Rev H D Williams and Rev C L Ruth presiding. Interment to follow.
Wilson Ridge aged 61 died after a period of declining health in Morganton. He was born in Randolph County and lived in High Point for 25 years. Survived by one son Gurn Ridge of 618 White Oak Ave, one sister Mrs. Bingham Farmer of NC, four brothers A Ridge of Gibsonville, Frank Ri of Asheboro, J. C. Ridge of Gibson County, Brandor Ri of Thomasville, two grandchildren Juanita and Ha Crawford of Thomasville. Preceded in death by his daughter Mrs. Arthur Crant. Funeral services set for Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at 518 White Oak Street by Rev. O. L. Ruth of Pilgrim Holiness Church. Burial in Floral Garden cemetery.
Andrew Jackson refused to declare Thanksgiving Day during his presidency, declining the customary holiday observance for reasons tied to his term in office.
The text notes that animals such as horses or cows eating bark can indicate mineral deficiency in their diet or poor dental condition, signaling improper nutrition or dental health problems.
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