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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1940
Page
7
Lovely to wear with stiff silk suits these gossamer blouses feature hand made Alencon lace in a champagne shade. Short sleeves frothy bow at the neckline and a subtle flattering look for cocktail hour or dinner with a long black evening skirt.
A New York fashion show features outfits designed to solve Leap Year dating woes. The collection titled How to Get Your Man showcases party dresses and coordinated looks aimed at modern women seeking romance.
In Lexington on April 16, Mrs. Lacie Leonard hosted a bridge gathering at her Vance Street home with guests including Mrs. Paul Hinkle who won high score. Other socials followed at the O. Henry Study club and W. C. T. U. meetings with plans for district events and refreshments served. notable attendees included Mrs. Williams and Rev. H. G. Allen.
The April meeting of the Charity League was held at the home of Mrs Ira S Brinkley with members of the Girl Reserves of the Lexington high school serving a luncheon. Mrs C H Timberlake presided and minutes were read by secretary Mrs David Sink. The treasurer Mrs Frank Holton reported. A nominating committee was appointed to nominate officers.
Miss Evelyn Canady entertained a bridge club at her West Sixth Street home. Tulips jonquils and violets adorned the living room. High score prize a box of dusting powder went to Miss Johnsie Warner and consolation to Miss Callie Marie Jarvis. Ice course served to attendees including Miss Warner Jarvis Sowers Earnhardt Binning Carrick Henley and Jarvis Hewitt.
The Girl Reserves of Lexington High School met Tuesday evening at Miss Virginia Holmes Brinkley's home with Miss Selma Solomon as co host. Brinkley opened the meeting, minutes were read by Miss Mary Gordon, and faculty advisor Miss Dorothy Davis introduced guest speaker Mr Pete Ivey of Winston Salem who gave an interesting talk.
NEA Service staff recalls Daisy Gordon later Mrs Samuel C Lawrence the first Girl Scout in the United States who joined in 1914 after a hesitant start. Aunt Juliette Low founded the Savannah troop in 1912 and taught the movement's ideals of service first aid and citizenship.
Tiny compressed discs expand into subtly perfumed wash cloths when dipped in water. Pack two or three in a handbag for train use and keep the rest in a overnight case. They are nice too.
Mrs J H McCall chair of Mothersingers urges the local group to attend the final rehearsal at three o clock Wednesday at the junior high auditorium. Grace Van Dykes More of Greensboro will direct the combined Mothersingers from across North Carolina for the state convention opening tomorrow.
A brief note advises a hostess to have supplies ready for guests arriving without their own provisions. It suggests items or strategies to ensure hospitality and smooth entertaining during the weekend.
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