Antique Paperweights Highlight Early American Glass Arts
Mrs. J. E. Millis led a detailed study on antique glass paperweights for the Early American Arts Club at her Emrywood home. She traced origins to England and France, noted early whip up methods in New England factories by 1825, and described evolution to symmetrical, vivid pieces by 1847 to 1850 along with wheel-polished finishes. Twenty members attended.
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J. E. Millis
Emrywood
Brisel
Stowbridge
England
Accarat
Saint Louis
Miss Rachel Taylor Hosts Courtesy Bridge for Betrothed
Greensboro social note details a bridge gathering at 329 Louise Avenue where Miss Margaret Shields entertained for the upcoming marriage of Miss Rachel Taylor to William D. Shields of High Point. Five tables played. top score went to Miss Harriet Nowlin. guests included families from Greensboro and High Point, with a crystal gift for the honoree.
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Rachel Taylor
Greensboro
William D. Shields
High Point
Margaret Shields
Miss Taylor
Tommy Cox
Charles Adkins
M. D. Stout
Jack Jessup
Harriet Nowlin
Elizabeth Pollack
Margaret Caldwell
Harriett Wells
Margaret Fulton
Betty Idol
Nell
Government Surveillance Curbing Profiteering in British Malaya
Government actions in British Malaya curb profiteering amid rising concerns. Officials say enhanced surveillance deters illicit trading and price gouging, aiming to stabilize markets and protect consumers. Local authorities report steady enforcement and cooperation from merchants.
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British
Malaya
Miss Vera Smith to Wed Robert Smith in Duke Chapel Tomorrow
Final pre nuptial events mark the upcoming marriage of Vera Smith to Robert M. Smith of Liberty. Miss Unity Nash hosted a cake cutting and Mrs. Thomas E. Strickland held a bridge party at Sedgefield Inn with guests and prizes.
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Miss Smith
Vera Smith
Liberty
Duke Chapel
Russian farmer reports hunting bears elk wolves and reindeer
S Sleptsov, a farmer in the Yakutsk district, says in one year he killed nine bears, 15 elks, 20 wolves, and 460 wild reindeer, detailing a harsh count of game hunted.
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S. Sleptsov
Yakutsk
Russia
John Marshall Law Club Elects Officers at High Point College
High Point College's law club, named John Marshall Law Club, elected officers for 1939 40 with Victor Harber as president andBob Mehrige as vice president Arsene Kotler treasurer and William Langlan secretary. Eleven members were listed including James Odum Lawrence Holt and Arthur York. Plans include speaking judges and lawyers and visits to criminal civil and superior courts with a Washington trip and Senator Reynolds as sponsor potential.
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High Point College
Victor Harber
Bob Mehrige
William Langlan
Arsene Kotler
John Marshall Law Club
Washington
Senator Reynolds
James Odum
Lawrence Holt
Arethur York
Clyde Cecil
William Langfan
Bayne Keever
Arlene Kotler
Wilson
Wade Morris
Tomlinson Hosts Thursday Club Guests In Thomasville
Mrs W E Tomlinson entertained members of the Thursday Club at her Sun Se Avenue home with two dye tables and chrysanthemums. Guests enjoyed refreshments after the games. Prizes went to Mrs G W Lyles and Mrs Robert Rapp. Numerous club members and visiting relatives attended the event.
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Thomasville
W. E. Tomlinson
Thursy Club
Sunse Avenue
G. W. Lyles
Robert Rapp
Rds
Carson Cox
John Myers
Charles F. Phillips
Rob Rapp
Walter Or. J. W. Hawthorne
Mie Harris
R. L. Harle
J. W. Boyles
Joseph John
Spencer G. Carleton
Charles Lambeth
Esther Meil
Tomlinson
Ph Johnson
Neer Carleton
Gardner
Halloween Cotillion Dance Set in Omasville Club Tonight
Omasville hosts a Halloween cotillion dance at the Woman’s Club ballroom running until 1 30. Erion Stubbins and his orchestra provide music with many out of town guests and local youths attending. Doak Finch chairs the organizing committee. Walter Rapp is secretary and treasurer. other board members include Hassler Eugene Lee Webb and Harry Curllee.
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Omasville
Erion Stubbins
Hallowe'en
D. Finch
George Hundley
E. Brandon, Jr
Carl Richardson
Phil Shaford
Doak Finch
Walter Rapp
Seery
Treasury
Hassler
Eugene Lee Webb
Harry Curllee
October meeting of Point chapter U C W V confederacy
The Point chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet Monday afternoon at 3 o clock at H F Hunsucker’s home G H Kearns will serve as hostess Reports from the State convention in Asheville will be discussed and a new slate of officers elected at the gathering.
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Point
United Wughters of the Confederacy
H. F. Hunsucker
G. H. Kearns
Cports
Asheville
Ragan Couple Return From Florida Bahama Honeymoon
Mr and Mrs Herbert Ragan have returned to Archdale after a two week bridal trip from Miami to Nassau in the Bahama Islands. Mrs J H Steele and daughter Betty Ann with Clayton Steele depart for Roanoke Va to visit Mr and Mrs Billy Lynch for the weekend, joined by Miss Inez Everhart of Thomasville. Reuben and Clifford Lundy, sons of Mr and Mrs R B Lundy, are sick at home with diphtheria in High Point Route Two, reported as satisfactory today. Miss Katherine Lowdermilk leaves for Philadelphia to see the Carolina Pennsylvania game and will return by Monday morning.
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Daisy Leach
Boston
Mass
Leon Wagner
H. T. Gwinn
Wagner
Kansas City
B. B. Wagner
Buddy Wagner
Herbert Ragan
Florida
Archdale
Miami
Nassau
Bahama Islands
J. H. Steele
Betty Ann
Clayton Steele
Roanoke
Billy Lynch
Inez Everhart
Thomasville
Reuben
Clifford Lundy
R. B. Lundy
High Point
Katherine Lowdermilk
Philadelphia
Students Accept Fraternity Bids at High Point College
At High Point College thirty four students accepted bids from three sororities and three fraternities after a rush week. Iota Tau Kappa led in bids with eight, followed by Epsilon Eta Phi and Delta Alpha Epsilon with seven each. Women’s groups Sigma Alpha Phi and Theta Phi Phi Delta Alpha Epsilon venue.
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High Point College
Iota Tau Kappa
Epsilon Eta Phi
Delta Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Alpha Phi
Theta Phi
Delpha Phi
Alph Theta Psi
Delta Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Darrell Allred
Bob Overman
George Welborn
Hugh Hampton
Tommy Kinaszcczuk
Fred Mills
Frank Ferandez
Bob Snider
Elmer Young
Bill Frazier
Elmer Cashatt
Jerry Counihan
Bob Merhige
Albert Earle
Horace Giles
Billy Locke
P. H. Scarboro, Jr
Boyce Wynn
Pitch Lake in Trinidad Irony and Asphalt Deposit
The Pitch Lake on Trinidad is a vast deposit of asphalt not pitch, supplying large amounts for U S paving projects. A curious note adds a line about a clam having a neck and a mouth but no head.
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Trinidad
United States
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Honor Wardell
Thomas Bouldin
Dennis Young
Clay Madison
John Jennings
Herman Goodman
James Beeson
Kelman Gomo
Bill Davis
Bill Carter
Margaret Poole
Pauline Hic’s
Sarah Holmes
Ruth Young
Thelma
Ann Moss
Lucille Browne
Jewell Welch
College Law Club
Madeline Hill
Alice Jones
Lonnda Brooks
Miss Hill
Evelyn Harris
Hazel Lassiter
Lucille Tesh
Evelyn Allison
Bessie Newby
Doris Clemons
Odessa Templeton
Elizabeth Barr
Nell Terry Davis
Margaret Ritchie
Janie Parrish
Iris Harrison
Iris Black
Lowe
Attillion
D. C
Non Methodist Church
Willie Barnes
Fficers
Shirley Welne
Frances Schell
Doris King
Atant
Phylenaight
Neil Montgom
Mrs. Nes
Eunicess
Thomasville Hodis Hut
Orday
Spring Hill
Kiety
Albert Skeen
R. J. Skeen
Grover Albert
Ek. Frye
Robert
M. Frye
Smith Street
Noel Elijah
Arvin Radio
Lax
S's Blades
Segal
Schick
Clorox
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Agasoil
Vicks
Vitalis
Miae
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