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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1936

Page

6

Buchanan Farewell Party Honors Baltimore Bride

Mr and Mrs Joseph W Buchanan of Baltimore Md were honored guests at a farewell party hosted by Misses Mary and Helen Buchanan at 931 Forrest Avenue. The event a mixed shower for Hermina Hart featured games dancing and gifts including a kitchen set and pillowcases.

Joseph W. Buchanan Baltimore Mary Helen Buchanan Forrest Avenue Hermina Hart Donnie Brown Buchanan

Federated Council Women Meet in Montreat Agenda Set

The North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs led by Mrs. George E. Marshall will hold its annual council in Montreat September 30 to October 1 with the Black Mountain club as hostess. An advance meeting will review the year's activities, with district meetings in October across Sylva Asheville Morganton Lincolnton Wadesboro Salisbury Greensboro Zebulon Aberdeen Lambertton Calypso Morehead City Pinetops Oxford Farmville Gatesville and others. Publicity chiefs join the event as district news writers manage local coverage.

North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs George E. Marshall Mount Airy Montreat Black Mountain Club J. W. Bunn Raleigh Herald- Tribune New York City Assembly Hall General Federation Sylva Asheville Morganton Lincolnton Wadesboro Salisbury Greensboro Zebulon Aberdeen Lamberton Calypso Morehead City Pinetops Oxford Farmville Gatesville

Spoone Daughter Honored With Birthday Party

Ley Spoone daughter of Mr and Mrs M M Spoone Park Street was feted Saturday afternoon for her ninth birthday. Guests played games then moved to the dining room with pink and green decor. Ice cream cake and watermelon followed. gifts were given to Ley by family and friends.

Social Calendar Highlights A Week of Club Gatherings

The column lists multiple social events across Monday to Friday including picnics at private homes for the Florence Nightingale club and High Point Garden Clubs, a Kappa Gamma luncheon at the Sheraton, American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Mrs. Blackburns house, a fall garden club meeting with a seaside Gardens program, a Woman's Club Music Literature session, and a Wick Wack club dance at the American Legion Hut featuring the Davis brothers orchestra.

Florence Sheraton Hotel American Legion Auxiliary R. R. Blackburn Tom Bates Ross H. Davis Geddie Strickland Seborn Perry H. A. Millis Woman's Club H. A. White Mesdames Gaston Johnson Grover Jones W. T. Saunders A. M. Arnett Woman's College Wick Wack Club

Miss Helen Smith Celebrates Twelfth Birthday Party

Miss Helen Smith entertained friends at her home 1015 South Main Street on Saturday for her twelfth birthday. Guests included Betty Hayworth H O Hayworth Mildred Johnnie Ruth Irene Yarborough Marie Irene Spencer George McGair Francis Brown Helen Baker Atheleen Briggs Hubert Darrell Smith Dorothy Willard Nona Smith. The honoree received many useful gifts.

Helen Smith South Main Street Betty H. O. Hayworth Mildred Johnnie Ruth Irene Yarborough Marie Irene Spencer George McGair Francis Brown Helen Baker Atheleen Briggs Hubert Darrell Smith Dorothy Willard Nona Smith

Jones Descendants Family Reunion at City Lake Park

Descendants of Jefferson and Bartly Jones gathered at City Lake Park Sunday for a family reunion. Rev N F Britt led devotional and introduced E Z Jones who spoke briefly. Lunch was served picnic style at noon, and the afternoon was spent renewing old acquaintances and family ties.

Jefferson Bartly Jones

Emerywood Ladies To Play Wednesday Flag Tournament

The Ladies' Flag tournament at Emerywood Country Club, rained out last week, will be held on Wednesday. Club pro Andy Merrilees announced the event, with a number of entries expected to compete.

Emerywood Country Club Andy Merrilees Club Pro

Community Notables Travel and Recoveries Noted

Miss Helen Buchanan departed yesterday for Richmond Virginia to visit relatives and stay several days. Harry Hoffman with his daughter Mrs T R Allen returned from a ten day swing to Atlantic City and Philadelphia visiting his son T D Hoffman and other kin. Mrs Cora Howell Eason is improving after a serious operation at Burrus Memorial hospital. Mrs Homer Bivens returned to Charlotte after ten days with her parents at 748 North Main street, accompanied home by Mr Bivens. George E Hutchens Jr a senior at McCallie School for Boys in Chattanooga returned home this week after visiting his family.

Harry Hoffman T. R. Allen Atlantic City Philadelphia T. D. Hoffman Cora Howell Eason Burrus Memorial Hospital Homer Bivens Charlotte J. L. Welborn North Main Street Mr. Bivens George E. Hutchens, Jr George E. Hutchens, Sr McCallie School For Boys Chattanooga Tenn Hutchens McCallie

Baptist philathena class hosts weiner roast at city lake

The Philathea class of the First Baptist church will meet for a weiner roast at the city lake on Tuesday September 16. If weather is unsettled the outing will be postponed to a later date.

Baptist Philatheas First Baptist Church City Lake

Kernersville Club Women Sponsor Charity Ball

The Junior Woman's Club held a charity ball Sept 10 at Kernersville school gym with Bernard Fowler and Rhythm Masters. Proceeds benefit charity. Prizes included linen towels and madressa mats. decorations featured moonlike paper lattice and colored streamers. Mrs. J. R. Blackwell Jr. hosted with courtesy events for Miss Maxine Watson.

Kernersville Bernard Fowler Margaret Allen Dorothy MecCuiston Idell Linville Kenneth Greenfield Clay Ring Hugh Justice Newton

Week-end guests and visits noted across several towns

Mrs. Jack Reynolds Watson and son visit Dillon D C with Miss Ethel Mc Laurin while Mesdames Blackwell and Fagg host. Fred Morris family returns from Leaksville. Eugenia Albert visits High Point. Idol sisters from Kernersville stay with Mrs. Russell Duggins. Fort Bragg men visit Jones family. Vaughn Hepler return from Washington DC. Idol of Bunker Hill visits daughter in town. Justice Beard return from Charlotte.

Jack Reynolds Watson Ethel McLaurin Dillon D. C J. R. Blackwell, Jr Merlin Fagg Fred Morris Martha Sara Leaksville Eugenia Albert High Point Leta Bernice Maxine Idol Kernersville Route 1 Russell Duggins Woodrow Charles Neusent Fort Bragg J. C. Jones John Hedgecock Delos Idol V. V. Vaughn Fannie Lyon Hepler Washington, D. C J. H. Idol Bunker Hill J. T. Justice Lara Beard Ed Whitaker John Staples Charlotte

Blake Lassiter wedding announced in Randleman

Announcement notes the marriage of Miss Roberta Lassiter and Mr. Armistead Blake in Danville Virginia with Rev. Younts officiating. The couple, educated locally, reside with Blake's parents on Naomi Street and hosted a small luncheon on Main Street for Meredith College guests.

Main Street Meredith College Raleigh Miss Newlin Kathrine Covington Betty Claire Jennings Thomasville Margaret O'Brian Asheboro Jack Newlin Randleman

Weekend Visits Among North Carolina College Friends

Miss Marie Palmer of Franklin spent the weekend with Miss Mary Martha Lineberry, a former classmate at North Carolina College in Greensboro. Willie Cameron opened the weekend with his Sanford parents. Vernon Floyd of High Point visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Floyd.

Marie Palmer Franklin Mary Martha Lineberry Palmer Miss Lineberry Greensboro Willie Cameron Sanford Vernon Floyd High Point A, M. Floyd

West African Aid in Search for Murder Suspect

Sergeant J W McMahon heads a local manhunt for Damon Austin wanted for first degree murder. A Sierra Leone resident sent a letter claiming Austin may sail on West African coast trade ships and has a man who fits the description aboard. The letter writer, calling himself Good Luck, seeks justice with no reward.

J. W. McMahon Sierra Leone West Africa Damon Austin Vall Street Austin Allen Coleman Coleman

Assault on Girl Cleared Up After Juvenile Arrest

Police announced a 14 year old white boy is in custody and has admitted breaking into a lunch stand at Kool Pool on Thomasville road and assaulting seven year old Eloise Garner. He stole candy valued at about $2 and was turned over to juvenile authorities.

Eloise Garner Thomasville Road

Automobile Stolen Saturday Recovered

Police recovered the automobile of Charles Amos stolen from a local motor company Saturday night after a break in through a window. The car was found in Thomasville and a description of the fleeing suspect, a young Negro, was given to local police.

Charles Amos Thomasville

Automobile Slaying Probed in Seven Springs Area

Wayne county officers hunted today for occupants of an automobile that killed George Kornegay a Black man near Seven Springs. The Sept. 14 incident near Goldsboro prompted a manhunt as authorities sought suspects in the fatal hit and run.

Goldsboro Wayne County George Kornegay Seven Springs

Liquor Case Continues As Defendant Is Ordered Held

In a prolonged session Judge Lewis E Teague held Clara Bell in jail without bond after continued liquor violations under prohibition. The docket shows multiple drunkenness cases and assorted charges with sentences or dismissals, including six months on county roads for Leslie Murphy suspended for three years and a $15 payment plus costs.

Lewis E. Teague Clara Bell Bell Clara Bell Parker Waynick Teague Lee Brown Lula Davis H. C. Thompson Bill Evans H. Brandon Nobie Shaw Leslie Murphy P. H. Jones Mary Frazier Bertha Mae Getter Howard Witherspoon Norma Bowman

Chicago Produce Market Prices Mixed Butter and Eggs

Chicago on September 14 reports butter totals at 8 462 with weak selling, creamery specials at 34 34 percent and extras at 341 percent. Firsts and standards hold around 32 to 33 percent. Eggs total 10 340 with easy grading. extra firsts at 26 and local graded firsts at 25 offer a 23 percent current receipt level.

Chicago

Beautifying Road Projects Under Way in North Carolina

Raleigh report states six road beautification projects totaling 54 440 funded by federal government are now in progress.Projects include Wake and Franklin counties United States Route 1 from Wake Forest to Franklinton eight point nine miles cost 18 940 and Guilford county United No 29 Greensboro toward Point seven thousand dollars.

Raleigh North Carolina Vance Baisere Wake Franklintouw Wi Forest Franklinton Camden County Virginia South Mills Gaston County Catawba River Ionia Guilford County Greensboro Point Wayne County Mont

Actress Adele Blood Hope Dies in Apparent Suicide

Adele Blood Hope, famed as a striking blonde in American cinema, died in Harrison New York today. Authorities report the cause as death by own action, with her daughter Dawn Hope present in the home where she was found with a head wound. Charles Conner, prison police chief, confirmed the finding.

Harrison N. Y Adele Blood Hope Bea Blonde Dawn Hope Charles Conner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Forstmann Woolens J. W. Buchanan Federated Council Women’s Clubs Ring Drug CO Sample Shoe Store N. Main ST Peggy Anne Mrs. Spoone Moffitt’s Jones City Lake Park Emerywood Ladies Richmond, Va Kernersville Club Fagg Richard Whitaker Sallie Matt Marshall Blackwell Maxine Watson Dillin S. C Merlin Fags Charles McMichael Winston-Salem Jim Spears Blake-Lassiter Jessie Marion Wall Lester Carlyle Richmond Unn Platt Common Wealth Walker’s Mill John Howell Edith Siler Pameeur Julia Hilliard Worthville Margaret Newlin N. N. Newlin Mrs. O Farlow David Wayne Clara Bell Belo Carter Wilson’s Rosanne Kress
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