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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1937

Page

6

Friendly Garden Club Elects Officers at Milbourne Heights

The Friendly Garden club met yesterday afternoon at Milbourne Heights with Mrs. John Mebane hosting. Mrs. M L Holton was elected president, Mrs. E S Wilson Jr vice president, and Mrs. John Mebane re elected secretary and treasurer. Prizes for flower arrangement went to Mrs. E E Wilson Jr first, Mrs. E E Wilson Sr second, and Mrs. W L Kivett third. Mrs. Kivett presented a piece on planting annuals and shrubs as the program feature, and 14 members attended with refreshments served.

Friendly Garden Club John Mebane Milbourne Heights M. L. Holton E.S. Wilson, Jr E. E. Wilson, Jr E. E. Wilson, Sr W. L. Kivett

Council Study Group Observes Book Week At Regular Meeting

The April meeting of the High Point Council of Jewish Women study group met at Edna and Bessie Swartz's home on Lindsay Street. Mrs. Ben Herman chaired the session, observed National Book Week, and Bernice Love reviewed Lena Geyer by Marcia Davenport. Fifteen members and guests attended with refreshments served.

High Point Council of Jewish Women Edna Bessie Swartz Lindsay Street Ben Herman National Council Bernice Love Lena Geyer Marcia Davenport Alma Gluck

Marian Martin Princess Lines Pattern 9067 for easy to sew frocks

The ad promotes Marian Martin patterns 9067 and 9300 for easy to sew frocks in multiple fabrics. It highlights a straight-to-hem panel design, shoulder yoke, V neck with turn-back revers, and options from cottons to silks. Sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 50 offered with yardage, price 15 cents, plus an order address in New York.

Marian Martin Lew Marian Martin Enterprise, Pattern Department W. 18Th St New York N. Y

Mrs Spencer Hosts Bridge Eight Gathering

Mrs. Charles E Spencer entertained the Bridge Eight club at her Woodrow avenue home. Three tables of bridge were played with spring flowers decorating the rooms. Grace Koontz won the high score rose bowl. J G Doggett received the traveling prize and a double deck of cards and perfume. Guests included Mesdames Moorehead White Shelton Beamon and Miss Koontz. Club members present were Mesdames Glasgow Stout Doggett Ellington Richardson and Misses Ruscoe and Wessinger.

Charles E. Spencer Bridge Eight Club Woodrow Avenue Grace Koontz J. G. Doggett Mesdames K. Moorehead Howard White R. E. Shelton J. E. Beamon Mesdames FE

Wednesday Book Club Luncheon Honors Members

The Wednesday Book club held a luncheon at Mrs. 5. C. Clark’s home 538 Parkway with lilac and plum blossoms decor. Mrs. Kenneth Redman led a Spain focused talk on background of the revolutions and party differences. Guests included Mesdames H. P. Hardin F. F. Dickson A. E. Taplin R. B. Lafferty Collier Ellis Kenneth Redman and Miss Carrie Ogburn of Winston-Salem.

5. C. Clark Parkway Kenneth Redman Spain Mesdames H. P. Hardin F. F. Dickson A. E. Taplin R. 8. Lafferty Collier Ellis Carrie Ogburn Winston- Salem

Utopian Study Club Hosts McNeill Program at Emerywood

Mrs. J W Chandler led a downtown meeting of the Utopian Study Club at Emerywood Country Club with a profile of North Carolina poet John Charles McNeill. She traced his life from Laurinburg to Wake Forest valedictorian, his work for the Charlotte Observer, and his death in 1907, ending with readings from Lyrics From Cotton Land.

Emerywood Country Club O. B. Bonner J. W. Chandler North Carolina John Charles McNeill R. T. Horton McNeill Charlotte Observer Roy Spearman Tom Turner Henry Foscue Jesse Washburn Valette J. Harris John Pickett J. I. Groome H. A. Alexander Herman Smith Mesdames Schubal Kirkman M. D. Bonner K. B. Geddie Irene Holton

Burbank Garden Club Hosts Mrs. Grady Goldston Meeting

The Burbank Garden Club met at Oakwood Court house with Mrs. Grady Goldston hosting. Mrs. D. H. Parsons presided. a nominating committee led by Mrs. Edgar proposed a new officer slate for the next meeting. Mrs. Grover Jones presented a program on American vines for American gardens and guests attended including Mrs. A. R. Guyer and Mrs. D. O. Cecil.

Burbank T. E. Dodamead Grover Jones Rock Garden A. R. Guyer D. O. Cecil

Magdalene Rebekahs Meet Tomorrow Night

The regular meeting of the Magdalene Rebekah lodge will be tomorrow at 7:30 PM in the lodge hall on East Commerce street. Delegates to the state meeting in Wilmington May 18 19 will be elected and all members are urged to attend.

Rebekah East Commerce Street Wilmington Ward Street Ward Street Missionary Society Elizabeth Albright L. C. Armentrout Gilbert Street Green Green Street Archdale Woman's Bible Archdale M. E. Church L. C. McSwain

Woman's Club Elects Officers For New Year

Mrs. R. H. Sechrest was reelected president of the High Point Woman's club at the YWCA yesterday. Elected with her were Gaston Johnson, G. L Humphreys, R. J. Quigley, J. E. Marsh, Mary Mungan, Edgar Whitener, Virginia Clinard, and J. H. Tate in various officer roles.

R. H. Sechrest High Point Woman's Club Sechrest Gaston Johnson G. L Humphreys R. J. Quigley J. E. Marsh Mary Mungan Edgar Whitener Virginia Clinard J. H. Tate

Social Calendar Highlights Club Meetings and Dance

Friday events include the Lotus club hosted by Mrs. H R Williamson on Johnson street and Canterbury club meeting at Mrs. W F Blilis home with hostess Craven Page. Saturday night the Emerywood Country club hosts the April dinner dance featuring John Peddicord and orchestra. reservations with John C Abels by Friday.

Lotus Club H. R. Williamson Johnson Street Canterbury Club W. F. Blilis West Lexington Avenue Craven Page Philomathean Frank Hunsucker Hillcrest Drive Emerywood Country Club John Peddicord Winston- Salem John C. Abels

Charlotte hostess committee serves refreshments after third event

A brief note describes a social gathering in Charlotte where the hostess committee members Mrs. O. R York and Mrs. C. Hampp hosted and served refreshments following a long session last week.

Vention Charlotte O. R York C. Hampp

Local residents reported in with illnesses and recoveries

Mrs J P Rawley shows improvement at Burrus Memorial hospital where she has bronchitis since Sunday and will stay several days. Mr and Mrs E R Yarborough returned home after visiting Mr Yarboroughs ill father near Charlotte with pneumonia. Mrs R C Cottam of Mansfield Ohio visits Mrs A E Tate on her way back from Florida. Mrs M C Culler returns home on Tate Street after an operation at Guilford General Hospital. Albert McAnally a UNC medical student visits with his parents Dr and Mrs William J McAnally.

J. P. Rawley Burrus Memorail Hospital E. R. Yarborough Mr. Yarborough Mr. J Yarborough Charlotte R. C. Cottam Mansfield, C A. E. Tate Florida M. C. Culler Tate Street Guilford General Hospital Albert McAnally The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Mrs William J. McAnally

Church Social Promises Banquet at Wesley Memorial M E Church

The High Point Union of M E Young People will hold its annual banquet at Wesley Memorial M E church on Friday April 16 at 745 pm The theme Swing features a modern Romeo and Juliet and Cinderella with Adjutant R M Cowan to play a Spanish drum Rev E E Wiley Jr will MC He is a Duke graduate Miss Clarice Bowman will speak She recently earned an M A at Duke and plans a Chicago position About 200 attendees from M E B churches expected Some tickets may be sold at the door John F Kirk district director will be an honored guest

High Point Union of M. E Wesley Memorial M. E R. M. Cowan Salvation Army E. E. Wiley, Jr Duke University Clarice Bowman Chicago John F. Kirk

Mrs. C. E. Weaver Re-elected President

Mrs. C E Weaver of Charlotte began another term as president of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Western North Carolina conference Methodist Episcopal Church South. She was re-elected at the 25th annual conference in Mt Airy. Frank Spruill of Lexington was re-elected corresponding secretary and P N Peacock of Salisbury was re-elected treasurer.

MT. Airy C. BE. Weaver Charlotte Woman's Missionary Society Western North Carolina The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Weaver Society Frank Spruill Lexington P. N. Peacock Salisbury

Hob-Nob Club Elects Officers At Regular Meeting

The Hob-Nob club met at the Prospect road clubhouse on Tuesday with 16 members present Archibald Chase Jr presiding and the nomination committee's slate unanimously electing Archie Chase Jr for president Sidney Newman as vice president Mrs Eula Chase as secretary and treasurer Miss Ethel Kearns as publicity chairman Chase thanked members for their cooperation and other officers pledged to serve. Retiring officers received a rising vote of thanks and the meeting adjourned to reconvene April 27.

Prospect Road Archibald Chase, Jr Archie Chase, Jr Sidney Newman Eula Chase Ethel Kearns

M P Women Elect Officers At Meet At Tabernacle Church

Greensboro April 15 North Carolina branch of the women s work of the Methodist Protestant church held its final annual session at the Tabernacle church electing officers and discussing matters. Mrs W C H ammer of Asheboro presided after leading the work for 28 years and Rev W W Peele spoke on church district matters. Financial reports showed year receipts higher than the prior year.

Greensboro North Carolina Methodist Protestant Church Tabernacle Church Here W. C. Hammer Asheboro W. W. Peele Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Music Federation Opens Its Meeting

The North Carolina Federation of Music clubs began business sessions in Hickory with the 21st annual convention continuing through Saturday. Last night featured a sacred concert by Hickory choirs and a musical program by several members. Engineers report over 900 tests at speeds up to 70 mph to study bank requirements on road curves nationwide.

Hickory North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs United States

Marmola Tablets Promise Fast Fat Loss for Women

Ad promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple weight loss aid for women. It claims striking results with four tablets daily, urging sensible eating and no strenuous exercise, and promises a slender figure for those who start now.

Miss Ethel Greene Honored At Bridal Party

Miss Ethel Greene, popular bride elect, was honored at a party hosted by her sisters at a North Hamilton street residence. Spring floral decor set the scene as games and contests awarded prizes to Miss Marie Heathe and Mrs Herman McCormick, followed by an ice course in bridal green and white for a list of guests including Mesdames C. G. Goodson E. B. Dennis A. H. Newsome and several Greene relatives.

Ethel Greene Mesdames C. G. Goodson E. B. Dennis A. H. Newsome Hamilton Street Marie Heathe Herman McCormick Norman Kivett J. D. Greene M. E. McMahan H. J. Guen W. P. Green F. T. Green J. D. Greene, Jr Louise Edmonds Katherine Greene Lula Essex

Waynick Fath er In Durham Critically Ill At Watts Hospital

J. W. Parker of Rougemont the father of Mrs. R. L. Waynick of this city is critically ill at Watts hospital in Durham with pneumonia and complications. At 89 years old no hope for recovery is given. Mrs. Waynick plans to return to Durham to be at his bedside.

J. W. Parker Rougemont R. L. Waynick Watts Hospital Durham Parker

Oak View P T A Plans Old Maid Convention

It was announced that the Oak View Parent Teacher Association will present an Old Maid convention Friday evening at 8 o'clock. The event aims to raise funds for local school activities and involve community participation.

Oak View Parent- Teacher Association

Methodist Women Rally to End Lynching at Conference

The Woman's Missionary Society of the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South pledged to continue its anti lynching campaign. A resolution urged members to persist in eradicating lynching, adopted at the annual conference in Fayetteville. Greenville was chosen for the 1938 conference.

Fayetteville Woman’s Missionary Society of the North Carolina the Methodist Episcopal, Church, South Greenville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Mebane Council Marian Martin Princess Spencer Magdalene Rebekahs Vvisks Perkinsons Noth Main Woman’s Club Nat Walker Hart Drug Store Sally South Main C. E. Weaver M. P Music Federation Oak View P.T. A Syn 7 Jeweler South Main Street Radio City Music Hall Paradise Restaurant Piccadilly West 45Th Street Broadway bath and _radio New York City Paradise R. C. A. Observation Tower Amorosa SER the New Leonard Leonard Refrigerator Father George
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