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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1937
Page
6
New York fashion note says pure white gowns dominate wedding ideals with satin striped chiffon mouseline and bridal satin as favored fabrics. Leonora Ormsby outlines gowns with white starched chiffon and graduated satin stripes, empire and princess lines, trains, veils, and bright maid gowns in pink blue peach and yellow.
The Piedmont district of the Girls of America held their district meeting Saturday evening with Peace 4 No. 9 as hostess. Loyalty Council of Jiamilet, Roxboro, won the attendance prize for the third time. Officers were elected and installed, with Mary Haynes of High Point as district deputy, and several other local members named for vice councilor, guard, warden, and other posts. A banquet followed with Charles Tankersley as speaker. guests from Henderson, Asheville, and Winston-Salem attended. The next meeting will be in Hamlet on October 9.
Beta Tau chapter of Sigma Nu at North Carolina State College announces its Fortieth Spring Dance in Thompson Gymnasium. Frankie Gerrard and University band will perform as members lead a formal figure, with chaperones listed and decorated in city colors.
Dr. F. Adams pastor of the Richmond Baptist church will give Meredith College commencement address Monday morning. Fifty-five to ninety-five graduates will receive diplomas. The program runs May 26 to May 30 with baccalaureate by Dr. Luther Little and missionary sermon by Dr. Olin T. Kley.
The Tuesday Evening Garden Club meeting has been moved to Thursday afternoon. A bake sale will accompany the event at Mrs. J. C. Gue’s Hillcrest Drive home, ending at 3 PM. A tour of the hostess's rock garden will be featured. Members should bring plants and seeds for the sale.
Helen Marie Kinsey marked her fifth birthday with a party at 1114 English Street on Saturday afternoon from 8 to 5 o clock. She received many gifts from friends and games and contests were enjoyed before ice cream and cake. Attending were Annie Ruth Kearns Wanda Hooper Ronnie Hooper Geraldine Tew Shirley Grey Harvey Clara Galloway Elizabeth Galloway Ruby Ernes tine Gregory Jacqueline Rogers Clara Lee Rogers Grayson Warner Bobbie Coleman Jimmie Armfield Tommy Hauser Charles Hauser Mandell Snipes Jackie Beasley.
The High Point Woman's Club schedules its April gathering at the YWCA hut Wednesday afternoon at 3 30. The session will include reports from the State Federation of Women's Clubs convention held in Charlotte. An executive board meeting precedes at 3 o'clock with president Mrs R H Sechrest presiding.
Announcement was made today of the marriage of Miss Roberta Lambeth to Sam G Montgomery. The ceremony occurred Saturday, March 27, at Rev H M Robinsons Trinity home. The couple will live at 120% North Hamilton street after a temporary home with Mrs B F Montgomery.
Mrs. H. R. Williamson will entertain Lotus club members at her Johnson street home this week. The meeting is set for Friday afternoon at three o'clock.
The notice lists multiple social gatherings planned across Tuesday to Saturday at Emerywood Country Club and area homes. It includes officer elections, lunches, and various club meetings led by figures such as Mrs. Ross H. Davis and Mrs. A. Hopkins, with venues on Denny Street Oakwood Court and 605 Denny Street. The week ends with an April dinner dance featuring John Peddicord and his Winston-Salem orchestra at Emerywood Country Club, with reservations required.
The High Point Garden Club reschedules its Tuesday morning gathering to April 20 at Emerywood Country Club. Harry Newland of the Soil Conservation Service will discuss Soil Condition and Pruning. The business session will feature officer elections.
The High Point chapter number 106 Order of the Eastern Star will hold a 7:30 p m meeting at the Masonic Temple on North Main street. New officers led by Pauline Grey will take office at this gathering.
Mr and Mrs Harry Leighton of 718 West Farriss avenue announce the birth of a daughter Harriet Ann on Sunday April 11 at Burrus Memorial hospital.
Mr and Mrs Howard Blair of the Hardee Apartments announce the birth of a son, Robert Sidney, on Saturday April 10 at Burrus Memorial hospital. Mrs Nathan Love announces the birth of a son, Nathan Odell, at their home 1207 Park Street April 5. Mrs Love was formerly Miss Josephine Branch of Walnut Cove.
Miss Dorothy Preddy and Davis Smith united in marriage yesterday at nine in the bride's parents home on Woodrow avenue. Rev W B Davis officiated using the Methodist Episcopal ring rite. The couple will reside at 327 Woodrow after a Florida trip.
Mrs. Mre J P Rawley is a patient at Burrus Memorial Hospital with bronchitis and is reported improving this morning after being admitted last night. Mrs L L Farlowe rests at Guilford General Hospital and is recovering. Several UNC Chapel Hill students return home for spring holidays including Tom Pitts Marion Hutton Bobby Hartley Joe Wilson and Willis Sensenbach. Mrs Harold S Ryan also improves at Burrus Memorial Hospital where she has been a patient the past week.
The article notes Mr. Smith, son of Mrs. Emma Hill Smith and the late J. D. Smith, has long been linked with Tomlinson of High Point and studied at Taylorsville high school. He attended a special course at NCCW in Greensboro.
Sans Souci bridge club met at Thomasville hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul Hassler with two tables of contract bridge. High score prize went to Mrs Walter F Newby and top visiting score to Mrs David Long Jr. Handkerchief gifts went to Mrs Nash Le Grande and Mire Spencer Holden. Guests included Mrs G E Crowell Mrs Harry Lee Lambeth and others.
The Colonial Drive Parent Teacher Association held a Thursday afternoon meeting at the school featuring a first grade play by Miss Lawrences. Mrs H T Hethcock presided as president for the past year, with Mrs Charles Lambeth elected to succeed her, Mrs Carson Coz elected treasurer, and Mr Robert Rapp chosen secretary.
Dear Lonely and Blue asks if she should reveal love to a 23 year old boyfriend who drinks and may not be sincere. The adviser cautions against boasting feelings or promising marriage until he proves steady, loyal, and capable of overcoming alcohol issues, urging patience, higher standards, and the chance that others will prove more suitable.
George Finch was elected delegate to the National Parent-Teacher Congress in Richmond Virginia in May. Miss Lawrence's room in the primary department and Miss Blaylock's in the grammar grades were winners in the attendance count.
Miss Jane Abernathy of Greensboro spent the weekend as a houseguest of Miss Mary Alice Hoover on East Main Street. Mrs Nash LeGrande of Hamlet has been guest of her parents on Spring Street. Mr and Mrs Spencer Holden of Ottawa Canada visited their niece Mrs Paul Hassler on Elliott Drive. Mrs Sim Pollock and daughter Rebecca returned from Lexington where they spent ten days with her parents Mr and Mrs T S Eanes.
A benefit bridge party will be held at the home of Mrs. A Bernard on Monuent avenue tomorrow evening. Sponsored by the Jewish Ladies Aid Society of B Nai Israel Synagogue. Associate hostesses will be Mrs. J Pliskin of Thomasville and Mrs. I Goodkowits.
The Friendly Garden club will hold its April meeting on Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs John Mebane Milbourne Heights. Election of officers will be the principal business transacted.
The Altrusa club will hold its regular semi monthly dinner meeting at the Sheraton hotel tomorrow evening at 6 30. All members are urged to attend this meeting.
The High Point Garden Club holds its April meeting tomorrow at Emerywood Country Club at 10 a.m. Guest speaker Harry Newland will discuss Soil Conditioning and Pruning.
The Club of Twelve postpones its Friday meeting to Friday the 23rd at the home of Mrs. W. J. Fraley. The address is 311 Ardmore.
Chicago April 12. Butter prices steady across multiple grades from creamery specials to storage packed firsts and extras. Listings show car quality, receipts, and storage figures with standard references and percentage marks for grade evaluations.
The Child Study Club sponsored by the Mothers class of Wesley Memorial M E church will meet tomorrow at 3 30 PM at Mrs W L Groves home on Colonial drive. Mrs H M Stott will be associate hostess and Mrs Claude Benton will speak. ALTAR SOCIETY TO SERVE SUPPER The Ladies Altar Society of St Edward's church will serve a supper at the rectory Barbee and Centennial avenues Wednesday April 14 from 5 30 to 8 PM with a planned menu.
College Park Maryland April 12 High school teachers in the University of Maryland summer program will earn credits for automobile driving The course by the American Automobile Association covers all driving aspects including traffic and accident causes One pupil per teacher trainer will work with non driving students using a dual control car
Hancock New Hampshire April 12 story follows Frank Burrough who nearly damages his car after pouring maple syrup instead of oil. A garage man notes a loud knock and remarks on the sweet mess as Burroughs leaves his farm.
Wilmington announces Josephus Daniels will visit the state on leave during the latter part of May to speak at the dedication of Wilmington's new post office on May 29.
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