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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1937

Page

6

Evening Garden Club Meets With Mrs. Teague

The Tuesday meeting at Hillcrest Drive hosted by Mrs. J C Teague featured a business session with the nominating committee reporting re election of the officers led by Mrs John W Hedrick. Attendees toured the hostess rock garden and heard a talk on the National Flower Show in New York highlighting a Massachusetts gardener's rock garden with Carolina plants. A plant sale accompanied the event.

J. C. Teague Hillcrest Drive John W. Hedrick Rock Garden

Tea and Topics Club Program Hosted by Mrs Wall

Mrs Ernest S Wall presented Where But In America by Oscar Wolfe to the Tea and Topics club at Mrs G Sumphreys West College Ave home yesterday afternoon. W F Clayton presided in Mrs C E Sheloffs absence. a brief business session preceded the program and salad refreshments were served to Mrs N P Yarborough and club members.

America Oscar Wolfe Ernest Wall G. Sumphreys West College W. F. Clayton

Entre Nous Club Entertained by Mrs Harriss at Home

Mrs J W Harriss entertained the Entre Nous club at her Rockford road home yesterday afternoon. One visitor Mrs J Kirkman attended. Early spring flowers adorned the rooms as three Boston tables were set. A two course collation followed the games with the hostess serving. Attending were Mesdames Kirkman Hartzell Beavans Rankin Cummins Clark Tate Fred Tate Terry Hayden Phillips and Walser.

J. W. Harriss Entre Nous Club Rockford Road J. ©. Kirkman Boston

Baldwin and Freyer Win North Carolina Composers Contests

Hickory April 16 The State Federation of Music clubs held its annual convention electing officers. Mrs Cora Cox Lucas of Greensboro was endorsed for third vice president of the national federation. Mrs Herbert Cobb of Burlington was chosen delegate at large. Mrs M A Baldwin of Raleigh won first place in the state song composers contest and Brookes Freyer of Tarboro won first in the piano composers contest.

Hickory State Federation of Music Clubs Cora Cox Lucas Greensboro National Federation Herbert Cobb Burlington M. A. Baldwin Raleigh North Carolina Brookes Freyer Tarboro

Local Women Win At Match Point Bridge In Winston Salem

Mrs John C Abels and Mrs Harry Lindeman of Winston Salem were first winners North and South in match point bridge at the Women's Club in Winston Salem Wednesday morning. Second place went to Mrs Laurance Ingram and Mrs Roy Strotz East and West. Also listed as winners were Mrs Carl Harris and Mrs R M McArthur third, and Mrs Thomas Garber and Mrs Ralph Long. East West first and Mrs Robert Ormsby and Mrs Rogers Black third.

John C. Abels Harry Lindeman Woman's Club Winston-Salem Laurance Ingram Roy Strotz North Carl Harris R. M. McArthur Thomas Garber Ralph Long Winston- Salem East Robert Ormsby Rogers Black Charles Griffith Jeffrey Smith

Kee Klub Formed By Local Younger Set

The Kee Klub, organized by the city’s younger social set, met at Miss Sue Clifton’s Montlieu avenue home. Officers elected: President Miss Virginia Horney, Secretary Miss Margaret Wood, Treasurer Miss Ercell Allen, Business Manager Miss Margaret Kemp. Members include Miss Clifton, Mary Ruth Pee, Miss Mary Odom, and Iris ill. A dance was planned and the next meeting set for Miss Horney’s home.

Kee Klub Sue Clifton Montlieu Avenue Virginia Horney Margaret Wood Ercell Allen Margaret Kemp Mary Ruth Pee Mary Odom Iris Ill

Brother's Death Calls Kin to Morgantown

Mrs. Arthur Guthrie and Miss Katie Maxwell of 605 Mint Street traveled to Morgantown West Virginia after their brother Rev. R L Maness died there at 2 30 this morning following a week long illness He was well known in High Point where he had visited on several occasions.

Arthur Guthrie Katie Maxwell Mint Street Morgantown West Virginia R. L. Maness Maness High Point

Mrs Hauser and Margaret Hauser Return to New York City

Mrs C M Hauser and Miss Margaret Hauser arrived back in the city last night and are staying at the Sheraton hotel after a two month visit to Beverly Hills California. They spent the past week in Beverly Hills and will continue their return journey to New York City.

C. M. Hauser Margaret Hauser Sheraton Hotel Beverly Hills Calif New York City

Emerywood Country Club Dinner-Dance With John Penchcord Ork

The Emerywood Country club hosts a Saturday dinner-dance at the clubhouse featuring John Penchcord and his orchestra of Winston Salem. Reservations are required and must be made with club secretary John C Abels by Saturday morning.

Emerywood Country Club John Penchcord Winston- Salem John C. Abels

Sweet Briar Prepares Elizabethan May Day Festival

Miss Tomlinson joins twenty four North Carolina girls in Sweet Briar College May Day Elizabethan pageant set for May 1 a two day celebration begins with April 30 horse show and Friday dance queen Miss Molly Gruber of Washington will preside over events portraying Elizabethan village life with costumes and plays slated for morning and afternoon programs.

Sweet Briar Sweet Briar College England Sarah Tomlinson Charles F. Tomlinson High Point North Carolina Tomlinson Daisy Williams Molly Gruber Washington, D. C

Miss McCain To Be Initiated By Phi Beta Kappa

Greensboro April 16 Dr Robert A Millikan to deliver Phi Beta Kappa address at Woman's College UNC Greensboro Tuesday April 20 830 pm Aycock auditorium Subject Some New Discoveries in Physics and Their General Significance Initiation for local Phi Beta Kappa members precedes lecture with notable alumnae also elected to Phi Beta Kappa Act includes Miss Elizabeth Anderson Betsy Dupuy Ruth Hill Alma Virginia McCain Shirley Melcher Dora Shapiro Mildred Swift Kate Urquhart Elizabeth Winspear Martha Wiswall Georgia Arnett Gwendolyn McMullin Katherine Causey Dinner at King Cotton hotel then ceremonies at the new alumni house Two alumnae Miss Marjorie Mendenhall and Dr Pattie Groves elected this year Mendenhall has taught at the Woman's college Vassar and Winthrop Groves is Mount Holyoke faculty physician and hygiene associate professor

Greensboro Robert A. Millikan Phi Beta Kappa Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Aycock Woman's College Elizabeth Anderson Betsy Dupuy Ruth Hill Alma Virginia McCain High Point Shirley Melcher Mooresville Dora Shapiro Salem N. J Mildred Swift Red Bank Kate Urquhart Woodville Elizabeth Winspear Buffalo N. Y Martha Wiswall Asheville Georgia Arnett Gwendolyn McMullin Ramseur Katherine Causey Liberty King Cotton Hotel Marjorie Mendenhall Pattie Groves Mount Holyoke College Miss Mendenhall Vassar Winthrop College Groves

Rat Poison Sale Auction at City Hall Tomorrow

Government approved rat poison will be sold at the city hall tomorrow afternoon from 1 to 4 o'clock. Purchase is limited to residents and requires proof of residency. Quantity available is while supplies last.

Ecity Hall

Miss Eugenia Albert Hosts Bridge Club Event

Miss Eugenia Albert entertained Rendezvous Bridge Club and guests at her home with three tables of play and prizes for high scores. A second gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Smith featured seven tables, crystal gift presents, an ice course, and spring flowers. The note also announces Marion Allen’s marriage to Gilbert Sewell with plans to reside in Mandeville Jamaica and lists several social visits and travels of local residents from Kernersville, Winston-Salem, and nearby towns.

Kernersville Eugenia Albert Rendezvous Bridge Club Bess Hastings A. J. Simeon Noel Phillips Misses Bess Forrest Hastings Margaret Doris Allen Louise Robins Dorothy McCuiston Glendair Crogsette Mesdames Clarence Stafford Tom Stuart Rufus Smith Bridge Patricia Totten Francis Fulp Jersey City N. J George Fulp Richard Whitaker J. Blackwell Miss Totten Dr. Fulp J. R Blackwell R. C., Morris Joe Pinix Tom Streer Sam Vance, Jr Gilbert Sewell Elizabeth Mandeville Jamaica British West Indies Miss Allen Salem College Winston-Salem Walter Allen Allen

Asheboro Rook Club Held By Mrs Gordon Kennedy

Mrs Gordon Kennedy hosted the Asheboro Rook club with visiting dames Vance Kivett Wainman Kivett Clarence Feemster R. P. Sykes and Robert Ferree in attendance Three tables of play featured a tulip and iris filled room High score went to Mrs O M MacDaniel second to Mrs Rupert Trollinger Guest prize a lace handkerchief After cards Mrs Ferree helped serve a salad and dessert. New officers will be elected Monday during the Asheboro Parent Teachers association meeting at 7 30 o clock at Fayetteville street auditorium

Asheboro Gordon Kennedy Rook Club Mesdames Vance Kivett Wainman Kivett Clarence Feemster R. P. Sykes Robert Ferree Prise O. M. MacDaniel Rupert Trollinger Parent-Teachers' Association Fayetteville Street

Live Y'ers Club Benefit Party at the YWCA Hut

The Live Y'ers club of the YWCA held a benefit party last evening at the hut with many games and contests. Prizes were awarded to winners, and about 40 guests enjoyed refreshments. Miss Lillian Welsner provided piano music during the games.

Young Women's Christian Association Lillian Welsner

Trial of Women Is Nearing End

In Wadesboro on April 16 the trial of Mrs. Bessie Phifer and Mrs. Frank Wright, accused as accomplices in the slaying of Sidney Hyatt at a filling station on November 28, moved to the jury phase after late-night arguments. The state contends they restrained Hyatt as Roy Kirk shot him, with Kirk later killed in a scuffle over the firearm. The defense argues the women acted as peacemakers.

Wadesboro Bessie Phifer Frank Wright Sidney Hyatt Here Hyatt Roy Kirk Kirk

Chicago produce prices show slight changes in dairy markets

Chicago April 16 AP butter listed at 10 523 steady with no price change. Eggs at 28 737 firmer with local extra firsts at 22 percent, cars 2294, fresh graded firsts local 21 percent, cars 2214, current receipts 21 percent, storage or extras 23 percent, storage packed firsts.

Chicago

Pearson Bumgardner Wedding Announced

Thomasville couple Ellen Almetta Pearson and Lonnie Howard Bumgardner wed in Danville Virginia on April 1 1937 with a ring ceremony The bride wore navy attire The couple will reside at 132 West Main Street Thomasville North Carolina

Thomasville B. Frank Pearson Ellen Almetta Lonnie Howard Bumgardner James M. Shelburn Danville Lonnie Bumgardner West Main Street Thomasville, N. C

Country Club Dinner Dance at Emerywood This Saturday

Emerywood Country club reminds members of a dinner dance at the clubhouse tomorrow evening. The event starts at 7 30 with dinner served as John Peddicord and his orchestra provide music. Peddicord is a familiar High Point performer. Plans aim for a large April audience of members and out of town guests.

Emerywood Country Club John Peddicord Peddicord

Birth Announcement for Marvin Stinson at Guilford General

Mr and Mrs J M Epps of 921 Rosewood avenue announce the birth of a son Marvin Stinson on April 15 at Guilford General Hospital.

J. M. Epps Rosewood Avenue Marvin Stinson Guilford General Hospital

Mrs. R. M. Andrews Elected Head Of State MP Women

Mrs. R. M. Andrews of 909 West College Drive Greensboro was elected president of the North Carolina branch of Women s Work of the Methodist Protestant church at the annual meeting held at Tabernacle Church nine miles south of Greensboro. She succeeds Mrs. W. C. Hammer after 28 years of service. New officers include Mrs. P. S. Kennett as assistant treasurer and others: Mrs. D. S. Coltrane, 1st vice president. Mrs. W. F. Redding Jr., 2nd vice president. Mrs. J. T. Bowman, corresponding secretary. Mrs. Guy L. Kearns, treasurer. and Mrs. W. A. Hornaday, auditor. Delegates to the General Board meeting in Atlantic City in May include Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Bowman. alternates Miss Blanche Hardee and Mrs. C. D. Sides. The group also supported the Huigh Point Children’s Home and contributed 717 dollars to High Point College.

R. M. Andrews West College Drive North Carolina Methodist Protestant Church Tabernacle Church Greensboro W. C. Hammer P. S. Kennett D. S. Coltrane W. F Redding, Jr Asheboro J. T. Bowman Denton Guy L. Kearns W. A. Hornaday General Board of Women's Work Atlantic City N. J Andrews Bowman Blanche Hardee Enfield C. D. Sides Concord Lewis E. Teague City Eugene A. Lambe T. L. Spease Winston- Salem J. Clyde Allman Thomasville Huigh Point High Point College

Mrs Roosevelt Tours Charleston Gardens During Southeast Trip

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt continued a southeast motor tour and stayed in Charleston. She paused at Middleton Place Gardens and spoke with Mayor Burnet R Maybank before tea at a friend's home as plans for future travel remained undecided.

Charleston

Raney Contract Carrier Authority Denied

A joint Interstate Commerce Commission board recommended denying George P. Raney of Charleston South Carolina operating authority as a contract motor carrier between points in eastern North and South Carolina.

Washington The Interstate Commerce Commission George P. Raney Charleston S.C Pstem North South Caroina

Musical Art Club Meets Monday Night

The Musical Art Club will meet Monday evening at eight o clock at Emerywood Country Club for its April gathering. Mrs. T T Amos will lead the program presented by out of town artists. Miss Carolyn Ball of Woman's College Greenville S C will be pianist and Dupre Rhame of Furman University will sing with Mrs Rhame on piano.

The Musical Art Club Emerywood Country Club T.T. Amos Carolyn Ball Woman's College Greenville S. C Dupre Rhame Furman University Rhame

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John C. Teague Virginia Tatum Tatum Cronellan Society the Carolinian Elizabeth Bennet Ernest S. Wall Mrs. Harriss Domi Menser Xaae Serkinsons Suc Match Point Bridge Moffitt's North Main Miss Tomlinson Miss McCain Phi Beta Kappas Vance Fulp, Jr Bob Wilson Smith Esther McKaughn Allie Ida Mae Higgins Lara Beard Edward Holder David Lee MceKaughn George Paul Fulp Samuel Allen Marion R. H. Whitaker Edgar E. Shore Philip Korner Wood Black H. W. Kirk Salisbury Charles Adams Wilmington Messers Eugene Paddison Mount Airy Howard Paddison Savannah J. R. Paddison Paddison T. R. Wolfe R. C. Morris Mary Linville Missionary Society of the M. E. Church James T. Justice, Sr Live Y Ers Vicks VA M. P. Women’s Work Mrs. Roosevelt John Womble Swain Street Es Cees Dr. Pierce Hutchen’s Bakery Geneva Motors North Main St Rigidaire At, N. C
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