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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1928
Page
7
High Point social news describes a Ladies Auxiliary gathering where Rook sparked a rhyme contest for beautifying the city, a wall vase prize awarded to Mrs. Reitzel, and a long list of attendees. Also noted are a fifth birthday party for Doris Koonce with games and prizes, decorations, and guests, plus several visits and engagements around town.
Washington observers note Easter parade charm faded as officials arrive by car, with Hoovers and Watsons featured among social leaders. Mrs. Hoover, author and Girl Scout leader, stands out as social figures mingle in White House vicinity. Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Gann, and others are described amid social duties and luncheon patterns.
On Monday April 2 a week's term of criminal court will begin Judge J A Webb of Shelby will preside Two homicide cases are on the docket but most cases concern violation of prohibition laws Precinct meetings will be held countywide to elect a township official
The article argues that dresses without pockets force women to carry handkerchiefs in their hands, leaving them exposed and scattered around. This practice allegedly increases the spread of germs and bacteria.
Members and friends of the English Street M P church will enjoy community singing today starting at 1 30 in the afternoon and continuing the rest of the day. Professor Rawlins will have charge of the program.
Mme Tellez hosted a strikingly artistic children's party at the Mexican embassy yesterday afternoon. About one hundred 8 to 9 year olds attended in Snow White and dwarf costumes with colorfully designed invitations.
The capital’s feminine set closely follows the race for the presidency. Mrs Alfred E Smith is popular in Washington, and Mrs Dawes, former resident since the McKinley era, is discussed as a possible first lady, noted for modesty and gracious hosting. Mrs Herbert Hoover also appears in social discourse.
The Randolph Book Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs J M Ross and guests from the Friday Afternoon club. Papers on Dr Elisha Mitchell and His Tomb and The Land of the Sky were presented by Mrs Annie Robins and Mrs W D Stedman. North Carolina decor graced the setting as pine jars and flags adorned the room. An original contest named prominent state figures. Miss Mabel Parrish won a pine-needle wall basket. A 30-guest bridge luncheon followed at Mrs J A Spence’s Worth Street home with spring floral table decor.
Mayor C C Crawford joins the Asheboro civic department of the Women s club to designate April 3 as Clean Up Week. Citizens are urged to place trash in street receptacles for pickup and to Deter mosquitoes by removing tin cans and using disinfectants. A two week term of civil court nears completion with Judge N M Townsend clearing more than 150 old pending cases.
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