Hostess Events Highlight Thomasville Club Guests
Charles F Phillips hosts a Lee of Clubs Bridge gathering at Sunrise venue in Thomasville with Mrs W G Smith and Mrs G T Alexander among the top scorers. Guests include Mrs Hawthorne who won a cream and sugar set. Other clubs met for programs and refreshments as church group notes progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Phillips
Thomasville Club
Thomasville
Charlies F. Phillps
Lee of Clubs Bridge Group
W. G. Smith
Re. G. T. Alexander
Y W A Meeting at First Baptist church
The Y W A of the First Baptist church met Monday afternoon at the church cottage with Mrs Nannie Bray presiding. After business, Mrs Hurle Ritchie gave a talk titled Fifty Years of Missionary Union Work. Refreshments were served during the social hour by Misses Gladys and Viola Harker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Nannie Bray
Hurle Ritchie
Gladys and
Viola Harker
Freddie Lafferty to Quit Sit at Louise Avenue Home
Freddie Lafferty son of Mr and Mrs R O Lafferty will quit sit at his home on Louise Avenue per family notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Lafferty
Mrs. R. 8. Lafferty
Louise Avenue
Hanes shorts advertise comfort and fit for men
An advertisement from P. H. Hanes Knitting Co. promotes Hanes Shorts and Shirts emphasizing tailored fit, freedom of movement, and a snug stay under the arms. The copy claims durability, cool fabric, and a secure waistband, inviting buyers to pair shorts with a Hanes shirt.
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Georuemen
P. H. Hanes Knitting Co
Winston-Salem
N. C
High Point Plaza Social Events Highlight Convention
The Greensboro and High Point Garden Club Council hosts a weekend of events with junior and visitor gatherings at the Sheraton hotel and the Richardson home. Delegates attend pageants, tours of gardens, and a major banquet where Mrs. Roberta Campbell Lawson of Tulsa speaks.
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Sheraton Hotel
Greensboro
R. E. Buckwalter
Margaret Fearing
Elizabeth City
Nancy Cox
Raleigh
Ernestine Reynolds
Louise
Gladys McNabb
Sarah Mendenhall
Harold Williams
Frank Burns
Harry _—CiBird
Marvin Bennett
C. Dan Jenkins
Carter Dalton
High Point Club
J. A. Morris
T. A. Tilden
Good Will
Edgar Harts
Burbank
J. W. Hedrick
H. T. Hudson
H. Tomlinson
North Carolina Garden Club
H. A. Millis
John R. Robinson
Wallace
Marshall
B. A. Hocutt
Edith Moore Sherrod
McFadden
Edmonds
Public Welfare
Tomlingen Furniture Company
West High Street
High Point Woman's Club
Roberta Campbell Lawson
Tulsa
Okla
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Virgee Frank
J. M. Ho
Multiple Men Entrust Forced Marriage Result and Name Change
A historical note describes several men who, in a forced marriage context, feel obliged to grant the bride the right to take the wife’s name, reflecting social expectations and gender roles of the period. The piece centers on the act of giving Mrs. to her name as part of the marriage arrangement.
Dear Miss Mansfield Advice Column Letter
A young wife, married at sixteen, asks how to leave an unhappy marriage. Her husband wastes money, she pays rent and buys food, and she plans to depart after a future day. She reflects on parental pressure, isolation, and seeking independence with no return.
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Miss Mansfield
Deciding to Tell Parents About My Plan
Dear Working Girl asks whether to reveal a life choice to parents who may disapprove. She seeks guidance on how to share her decision without provoking anger while planning to live independently.
Newsy Advice on Revealing Divorce to Husband
The speaker urges open disclosure of marital separation to family to avoid surprises. She emphasizes informing everyone involved directly, arguing the news will be easier on them if heard from the person ending the marriage.
Youth Plans Cause Tragic Result Warns Marjorie Mansfield
A quoted warning from Marjorie Mansfield urges youth to delay announcing plans before launch. She notes the tragedy serves as a caution to young people and a strong argument for parental guidance, stressing prevention over complicated resolutions and directing questions to Miss Mansfield at The Enterprise.
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Marjorie Mansfield
Working Girl on Forced Marriage and Social Duty
The speaker notes men entering forced marriages feel fulfilled by granting a bride the title MRS. but deny domestic responsibility. With a child’s death and an absent husband, the man focuses on himself, showing little consideration for others or family duties.
Miss Lee Forward Hosts Honor Bridge for Miss Helen Marshall
Miss Lee Forward delightfully entertained at bridge Monday evening honoring Miss Helen Marshall who is to be married to Winford Hinkle next week. High scores and second high were awarded lingerie. A silver hostess tray was presented to Miss Marshall after play and a sweet course served to guests including Misses Helen Marshall Annie Lee Brewer Dot Fritz Dot Forward Dot Hiatt and Rae Smith.
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Miss Lee Forward
Helen Marshall
Winford Hinkle
Miss Forward
Miss Marshall
Annie Lee Brewer
Dot Fritz
Dot Forward
Dot Hiatt
Rae Smith
Candidates Address Persons Interested In Old Age Pension
High Point attendees at Central Labor temple heard state officials discuss old age pensions and Social Security machinery. Bruce H. Carraway presided and announced a Sunday meeting to form a High Point Old Age Pension club. Speakers included Senator Paul Grady and candidates for Democratic nomination to the House, plus Dr. J T Burrus.
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Central Labor Temple
North Wrenn Street
Bruce H. Carraway
State Old Age Pension Club
Paul Grady
Smithfield
Helen Roberson Wohl
Guilford College
Rupert T. Pickens
Keith Harrison
High Point
J .T. Burrus
Friends Auxiliary of Archdale Meets Tonight
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Friends church of Archdale meets at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs D M Hay worth. Members are urged to attend. Miss Belle Saunders leaves tonight for Atlanta Georgia to spend Easter holidays with Mr and Mrs L C Wheeler.
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Friends Auxiliary OF
Archdale
Woman's Auxiliary
The
Friends Church of
D. M. Hayworth
Belle Saunders
Atlanta, Ga
Mrs. L. C. Wheeler
Modern matchmakers charge a fee of six percent
A report notes that contemporary matchmakers typically collect a commission equal to six percent of the bride's dowry. The practice is described as standard in the marriage services market.
Weather stations around the world number thirty five thousand
A global tally places about 35 000 weather stations worldwide providing data for climate monitoring and forecasting. The figure reflects diverse networks across continents, countries, and research organizations contributing to meteorological science.
Police Enforcing New One Way Street Ordinance
City enforces Sheraton place as a one way street from North Main Street only after warnings. Police cited three drivers to court yesterday as enforcement began. Parking restricted to one side. Wrenn street entrance closed.
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Sheraton Place
Wrenn Street
North Main Street
Pageant by Junior Church Promises Song Story
The Junior Church of the First Methodist Protestant church will present The Story of a Song on Friday evening. The pageant begins in the Garden of Stories as children sing and the Queen of Story Tellers recounts a song of praise from heart to heart. The tale ends with Easter hope and a pledge to love and serve the Pastor King.
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First Methodist Protestant Church
Buster King
Jesus
Paster
Miss Petey Holton Returns to Woman’s College
Miss Petey Holton returns to the Women’s College of the University of North Carolina at Greenville after spending the spring with her parents Ma and M. L. Holton at Triangle Lake.
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Petey Holton
Women's College, University of North Carolina At
Greeneboro
M. L. Holton
Triangle Lake
Asheboro Philatheas Meet With Mrs Powell Hosts
The Philathea class of the M church met Tuesday evening at Mrs H P Powell's home with Mrs David Gelbach Mrs J D Ross and Mrs H C Luther as hostesses The class president Mrs Talmadge Bonkmeyer presided and Miss Eloise Fain of Greenville S C led devotionals and an engaging discussion followed by a light game.
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Asheboro
Philathea
M. &. Ehurch
H. P. Powell
David Gelbach
J. D. Ross
H. C. Luther
Talmadge Bonkmeyer
Missa Eloise Fain
Greenville
8. C
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Robert Rapp
Fisherry Street
FE. L. Webb
E. L. Webb
M. L. Bales
R. D. Ware
John R. Myers
R. K. Farrington
C. H. Newby
D. A. Long
W. Crutchfield
Paul Green
Paul Newton
Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church
E. J. Poe
Circle No. 4
Robert Williams
J. A. J. Farrington
Lillian Yo
Hanes
R. T L. Quigley
Monthen Avenue
Sydney Perry Cooper
Misa Eloise Fain
D. C
Methodist Episcopal Church
Brentwood P.T. A
John J. Blair
Helen Myers
Roman Gobble
Salisbury
J.A. Allen
EB. C. Myers
Putnam Avenue
Mr. Gobble
W. C. Gobble
Tomlinson Furniture Plant
Charming
London Tan
Navy
Ul Ce
Lee Forward
A. B. Kidd
RE. W. Jones
Welch Memorial Church
W. E. Snow
Kernersville
Cornelia Hastings
Junior Church of First M. P. Church
Asheboro Philatheas
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