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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1936
Page
11
A playful poem listing many names and playful the words from a family themed piece. It blends nursery rhyme style with alphabet references and ends with the signature Margot. The text mixes names like Watts and McAnally with humorous lines about babies and family roles.
Miss Mabel Sullivan and Willie Lambeth Myers were married April 11 at Grace Lutheran parsonage with Rev. G O Ritchie officiating. The couple left for a wedding trip to Washington and Baltimore and will reside on the High Point Thomasville highway. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs A Loren Sullivan, has worked at Thomasville Furniture. the groom is foreman at Standard Furniture. Tenor of the notice includes a second wedding for Frances Lucille Fowler to Gorman H Berry on April 8 at the Fowler home with Rev J A Palmer officiating. The couple will live on Davidson Street after a Washington trip. The item mentions WPA employee Fowler and Berry, as well as community notices from the American Legion Auxiliary meeting and child welfare program.
Mrs hil Shuford hosted a Friday evening three course birthday dinner for her husband. Guests sat at card tables in the living room and a color scheme of orchid and yellow featured lilacs and jonquils.
Mrs O R Hodgin entertained the Contract club Thursday morning at her Mock street residence. Two tables competed with Miss Alliene Hoover winning with the high score and Mrs Zed Griffith excelling among visitors. Hoover received a double deck of cards while Griffith earned a towel and Mrs John R Myers, a recent bride, was given electric candles. A two course luncheon followed at noon for Miss Hoover and the hostesses.
Mrs. Vernon Snyder is recuperating at her Kinneywood home after tonsil removal by Dr. R G Jennings. Henry Rapp leaves Friday for Baltimore to visit relatives for ten days. Mrs. R G Jennings returns home from Meredith College and Cary visit with daughter Betty Jennings at Meredith. Dorothy Moore arrives.
A reader seeking guidance asks how to reassure a fiancé about a past relationship. The columnist warns against dwelling on former loves, urging the writer to emphasize present commitment and to respond lightly if the subject arises, expressing happiness with the chosen partner.
A reader asks how to handle past relationships while engaged. The answer cautions against rumors and urges open, honest discussion with the fiancé. It advises avoiding spiteful motives and emphasizes sincerity over concealing the history.
A quoted note advises discretion in relationships before marriage. It counsels not to discuss a former sweetheart unless asked, to avoid guilt over an engagement, and to focus on doing one's part to make the future work. It ends with reassurance that things will improve.
Thursday visitors include Miss Jennie Reid Newby Miss Catherine Covington and Miss Mary Johnson MecMillian spending spring holidays with their families. Miss Priscilla Lambeth from Salem academy hosts classmate Miss Bonnie Ray while Miss Mabel Hoover Hargett from High Point stays with Mr and Mrs Hethcock on West Main street.
Mr and Mrs Wilson Kearn of Asheboro announce the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth to Clyde Leonard of Thomasville. The ceremony occurred Saturday April 1 at the First Methodist Protestant parsonage with Rev O Co Ley officiating. Elizabeth is a Asheboro High School graduate and popular with local youths. Clyde is elder son of Mr and Mrs Joe Leonard of Thomasville. he attended Thomasville High School. The couple left for a wedding trip in western North Carolina.
Mrs J Leslie Andrews music club held its monthly meeting at Nancy Meredith’s Willowbrook home. The program included Haydn life talks by Mio Mellas Iris Culler and readings on Haydn and music. Students performed solos duets and a reading and refreshments followed in a green and yellow theme.
A three act comedy titled Two Too Many will be presented Friday April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the senior high school auditorium. A student group performs under director Ruth Goodman with a plot about a rich aunt’s will favoring the nephew deemed most married. The cast includes Mrs Winkworth Inez Morris Richard Warren Vernon Von Derhle James Winkworth Bill Andrews Ada Maycock Mia Winkworth Erena Freericke Morris Edith Harvey Jean Rankin Bunny Pepper Gertie Billings Fay Sprye Mr Whitmore Mr Winkworth attorney Joe Wilson Martha Leah Layton.
Miss Mabel Poole, whose engagement to William T. Smith was announced, was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Charles Helmstetler and others at 1214 South Main. Guests enjoyed games, gifts for the honoree, and dainty refreshments.
Little Helen Marie Kinsey marked her fourth birthday with a party Saturday at 1114 English Street from three to five. Guests included Eunice Beasley Stella Nicks Jennie Varner and others as games followed by ice cream and cake. Helen Marie received many birthday gifts. Miss Bessie Pope travels to Easter with her parents in Thomasville.
Circle three of the Evangelical and Reformed church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs M D Matthews on Circle drive. First Baptist W M S circles meet Tuesday at 3 p m with various hosts and one circle postponed to April 20. The Morning Circle meets Monday at 7 30 with Miss Essie Dale Hunter. An annual shad supper is set for April 16 at Central Friends church annex from 5 30 to 7 30. The Fidelis class met Friday at 104 Welch Street with Daisy Steppe hosting, and the Young Women's Bible Class will sponsor an illustrated lecture by John J Blair on Nature and Art at the Evangelical and Reformed church Friday at 8 with free admission and a silver offering.
High Point Chapter No 106 Order of the Eastern Star will meet Tuesday at 7 36 PM in the Masonic temple. New worthy matron Elizabeth Wall and worthy patron Ed Upee grove preside. All officers and members urged to attend as committees for the year will be read. Visiting members welcome.
The Cloverdale school Parent-Teacher Association will gather Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the school auditorium. Speakers include Mrs Nancy K Poston city librarian Mise Nelle Ansley executive secretary of the Y W T A and Bunn W Hackney addressing Sumavret Activities.
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