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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1936

Page

11

Bridge Shower Honors Mrs. Harry Alexander at Home

A Saturday bridge gathering at 910 Rotary hosted by Mrs. J G Fett honored Mrs. Harry Alexander formerly Patte Jordan. Tables played for a Douvennet set won by Mrs. W F Bailey with Mrs. E Johnson high. low went to Mrs. Holton and Mrs. J H McCall. Gifted prizes included hand embroidered pillowcases and pottery bowls as spring colors of yellow and green framed floral decor.

Saturafternoon J. G. Fett Rotary Harry Ander Patte Jordan W. F. Bailey Holton J. H C. Howard White L. E. Klutz J. C. Moore Rupert Pickens Albert Rowley Lawton Dutton John Clinard, Jr Carson Burns E. G. Watkins J. H. McCall R. F. J. Johnson Ethel Charwick Louise Cooke Mildred Wessinger Ruth Simpson Lucille Barnett Elizabeth Crowell Rosalene Ruscoe Katherine Cox Jane Lowe Virginia Wall Fern Daniels Irene Holton Mary Brantley

F W Auxiliary Hosts Department Council Meeting

North Carolina Depart Council meeting of the Auxiliary to the Veterans in Wars will be held at the local Auxiliary hall on Washington Street with Audrey W. Garrett from Graham, Inc. opening session at 11 this morning. Lunch will follow and the afternoon session resumes with department officers and council members taking part. Members include Ruby Snider Antonia Blomberg Millie Cecil and Lily Hutchison. Additional units from Burlington Graham Wilmington Charlotte Greensboro Winston Salem and Lumberton attended.

North Carolina Washington Street Audrey W. Garrett Graham, Inc Mesdames Ruby Snider Antonia Blomberg Millie Cecil Lily Hutchison Americanism Department High Point Burlington Graham Wilmington Charlotte Greensboro Winston-Salem Lumberton

Parent Teacher Congress In Charlotte Next Week

The North Carolina Parent Teacher Congress gathers in Charlotte with the Hotel Charlotte as headquarters. Delegates including Mrs. W. B. of Raleigh and Dr. Ben Lacy discuss social welfare education and parent study programs, with leaders from the University of North Carolina and Columbia University. A reception, exhibits, and officer elections are planned for 2,000 delegates.

Parent - Teacher Congress Charlotte North Carolina Congress Finn Charlotte Hotete W. B Raleigh Josh Lee Oklahoma Ben Lacy Union Theoro- Seminary Richmond Cress Parent Education Spe Woman's College Greens Sidonie W. T. Best Public Welfare Thomas O'Berry North Carolina Anna Cassat Schroder Parent-Teacher Council Board of Managers W. A. White, Jr Jamestown Harold D. Meyer University of North Carolina Mothersinger Cloverdale Congress

Coterien Club Sets 2 PM Meeting at Elwood Hotel

The Coterien club meets this afternoon at the Elwood hotel at 2 o clock to plan the graduation ball scheduled for May 29. All members are urged to attend.

Coterien Club Elwood

G. and W. ad stirs seam of Hal Kemp controversy

The piece riffs on a G and W whiskey ad featuring Hal Kemp with a cocktail recipe. It notes public reaction from Winchell and shows Kemp denying knowledge of the ad as advertisers push back. It also covers political shifts with Willis H. Slane named congressman elect and lighthearted local vignettes among Elwood clubmen and a comic scene ending with Margot.

Winchellersin Jiminy No Walter Winchell Hal Kemp Kemp Manhattan Hotel Pennsylvania

Local residents noted in Trinity weekend visits and travels

Brevard College president E. J. Coletrane spends the weekend in Trinity visiting his mother and sister. Several Trinity residents are mentioned with health updates, and others are away for travel or family matters including trips to New York City Philadelphia and Washington.

E. J. Coletrane Brevard College Trinity M. A. Coletrane A. B. Coletrane C. B. Stainback New York City Beavans

Thomasville Phi Beta Club Program On River Thames

Mrs Paul Newton led a Phi Beta Club program on the River Thames at Mrs C H Newby s home on West Main Street. The session featured a map tracing from source to London with comments on castles and river life. Prizes were awarded to Doris Myers and Rebecca Stone. guests from High Point and Greensboro attended.

Thomasville Paul Newton Thames Phi Beta Club C. H. Newby West Main Street London Meade Hite Charlies Lambeth Harry Lee Lambeth Ralph Wilson Lois Johnson Mamie Herris Robert Lambeth Greensboro J. A. Morris High Point Mesdames E. L. Webb G. T. Alexander P. M. Sherrill Zed Griffith Roland Holton

Mrs Palmer Hosts United Daughters of the Confederacy Meeting

Mrs J A Palmer entertained the Brierfield chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy Friday afternoon at her Salem street home with Miss Margaret Woodard as associate hostess. President Miss Sallie McCracken presided. chaplain Mrs B J Poe led devotions on The Magnificence of a 4. Woodard led a Missouri program in The Cavalcade of States series. A green and white themed ice course featured a valley lily spray on each plate.

J. A. Palmer Brierfield United Daughters of the Confederacy Salem Street Margaret Woodard Sallie McCracken B. J. Poe Missouri

Lucille Allen and Ray Swaim Married in Thomasville

Announcement states the marriage of Miss Lucille Allen to Mr. Ray Swaim both of Thomasville. Rev. W R Jenkins of the Methodist church performed the ceremony at the parsonage on Saturday April 11 with a small gathering. The bride wore a navy costume with white accessories and carried a shoulder corsage of valley lilies.

Lucille Allen Ray Swaim Thomasville W. R. Jenkins Methodist Church

Mrs. Walter Rapp Hosts Thursday Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs. Walter Rapp entertained the Thursday Bridge club at her Park Avenue home. Two tables played in the living room with yellow rose shrubs and iris. Miss Mamie Harris was high scorer and won a crystal salt and pepper set. Mrs. G. W. Lyles took second prize a crystal salt and pepper set. a dresser scarf also went to Mrs. Lyles. Mrs. John Crowell received an hors d oeuvres dish. Refreshments followed for Miss Memie Harris and several guests.

Walter Rapp Thursday Park Avenue Mamie Harris G. W. Lyles

Mrs. Lee Rice Returns Home From High Point Visit

Mrs. Lee Rice returns to her home on Fisher Ferry street after spending most of the winter with her daughter Mrs. W. M. Barker on Tittiston street in High Point. Miss Willa Mae Everhart is recovering at Burrus Memorial hospital after treatment.

G. W. King Tabor Street Burrus Memorial Hospital Louise Creech Beat Street Lee Rice Fisher Ferry Street W. M. Barker Tittiston Street High Point Willa Mae Everhart

Salem Academy Student Returns After Spring Break

Miss Virginia Boyles, a Salem Academy student, returned Wednesday to resume her studies after spending the spring holidays at her home.

Virginia Boyles Salem Academy

Burbank Garden Club Plans Pilgrimage Visit Guilford College

The Burbank Garden club will hold a pilgrimage to Guilford College to visit gardens, meeting at Miss Pearl Idol's 1223 North Main Street Tuesday at 1 30. If rain, the meeting moves to Mrs H G Owens 1115 Council Street Wednesday at 10 o'clock.

Burbank Garden Club Guilford College Miss Pearl Idol North Main Street H. G. Owens Council Street

Miss Canolia Geddie to Wed C W Haley

Miss Canolia Geddie, daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Geddie of Fayetteville, engages to C W Haley of High Point. The couple plans an early summer wedding. Geddie teaches at Oak Hill school and Haley works with Ilder ton Motor company in High Point.

High Point E. C. Geddie Fayetteville Canolia C. W. Haley Geddie Oak Hill School Haley Ilderton Motor Company

Miss Vivian Browne Weds James E. Willoughby in Chat ham

Miss Vivian Browne and James Edwin Willoughby united in marriage at 5 30 PM in Chat ham Virginia on Saturday April 11 with Rev. R G Mclees officiating. The bride wore a navy blue ensemble with grey accessories and a corsage of sweetheart roses and sweetpeas. They will reside at 507 Carter Street.

Vivian Browne James Edwin Willoughby Chatham R. G. Mclees Presbyterian Church Nathan Napier Margaret Vaught Harold Kearns W. V. Browne W. E. Willoughby Dayton Street Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Carter Street

Two Too Many Puts On Lively High School Comedy

A senior high school dramatic group performed the three act comedy Two Too Many in the school auditorium on Friday night to a large appreciative audience. The plot follows Mrs Sophia Winkworth choosing an heir among three nephews as the estate is to be willed in six months triggering humorous misadventures. An audience pleasing orchestra provided music between acts.

Sophia Winkworth

Elite Club Meets With Ruth Combs For Weekly

The Elite club held its weekly meeting Friday night at Ruth Coombs home. President Gladys Stone opened the meeting and plans for a party were discussed. After the business a club song was sung with Coombs at the piano. Members socialized then refreshments were served and the group looked ahead to next Friday when initiation will be staged at Nancy Murrows home.

Ruth Coombs Gladys Stone Miss Coombs Virginia Welch Blanche Harbin Marie Friddle Carlene Welch Nancy Mu

Foust to Speak at Allen P T A Meeting

Thomas R. Foust superintendent of Guilford county public schools will address the Allen Jay P T A on the subject of the coming school supplement election. A high school glee club quartet will provide the musical program. Parents and patrons are invited.

Allen Jay P.T. A Thomas R. Foust Guilford County Public Schools Glee Club

Evening Garden Club Meeting This Week

The Tuesday meeting of the Evening Garden Club at Montheu Avenue will be hosted by Mrs. Arthur Ridge. Regular monthly session with John J. Blair addressing the group on Birds and Flowers using slides.

Arthur Ridge Montheu Avenue John J. Blair Emerywood Country Club Mesdames C. T. Ingram, Sr Rodney Snow

Lovely Afternoon Tea Honors Mr. And Mrs. Harry Alexander

A wedding celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Alexander held Saturday April 11 is noted in a tea reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Willis Slane at their West Emerywood home. Eighty five guests attended from five to seven, with a formal receiving line and a decorated dining room table featuring periwinkle lilies tulips and Dresden figurines.

Harry Alexander Willis Slane West Emerywood Sherbrook Road Horace Haworth Harry Brockmann Alexander Gordon Clark Martha Deaton Jake Froelich Rupert Pickens R. T. Amos Forrest Murray Mesdames Norwood Bowne Frank Wineskie

Good Will Garden Club Delays Meeting To April 29

The Good Will Garden Club will not meet this week as scheduled. President Mrs T A Tilden says the regular meeting is moved to Wednesday April 29. Members should note the date change while an announcement on next week’s meeting is planned amid plans for a wild flower expedition.

Good Will Garden Club T. A. Tilden

H P Garden Club Members Meet Wednesday Morning

High Point Garden club members plan a tour to Mrs. R D Douglas garden and Winston Salem flower mart. They will meet at Mrs. Carter Dalton's Johnson street home Wednesday at 9 o clock before departure. Rain will cancel the trip per secretary Mrs Mre 8 H Tomlinson.

High Point Garden Club R. D. Douglas Winston Salem

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Rt Bridge F. W Vanity Beauty Shop Bquignole Castor Nevelyn Eugene Pho Guach NFORD Edna Whitaker Yow’s Funeral Home OUR Mutual Funeral Association G. and T. D. Kemp Robert Walker Elizabeth Harriss Willis H. Slane Bruce Carraway Bill Umstead Slane Bob Reynolds Europe Hitler Jimmy Walker Nell Alf Milbourne Amos Charlie Parker Crabtree Ralph Slate Townsend Fair Amos-hood Pete Moffitt Margot Ramon Siler Wilson Mrs A. M. Zabelsky Cynthia Mrs. Zabelsky Mrs. J. Levine Morris Street Maxwell Otteray Drive Wingham Ontario James Maxwell Ney Evans Snow Grace Taylor Frederick Dickson Armentrout Edgedale Rive B. BE. Melton Anderson Street Thomas E. Pugh Richard Saginaw Mich Mr. Pugh Leonard W. Hinton Richmond, Va Mrs. W. Hinton 110 Centennial Avenue Garth Goldston R. R. Rogers Philadelphia Leon Pendry Washington, D. C Thomasville Phi Beta Club River Thames PEGA Doris Myers Rebecca Stone Myers J. J. Kennedy Lois Black Ethel Carr Stone Blanche Estelle Myers Irene Alma Hanes Shirley Green Nell Loffin Jennie Lee Coldfelter Madge Peace Doris Ervin Myers Blanche Estelle Ethel Derr Stone Canolia Geddie J. E. Willoughby Hi School Dramatic Body Ruth Combs Allen P.T. A Fort Emerywood E Lnh John C. Abels Tomers Tt H. P. Garden Club Ladies’ Shop
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