Local Girl Enlists As Navy Nurse
Miss Martha Idol has enlisted in the naval nursing corps after training at Garfield Hospital Washington D C She is staying with her parents on North Main Street while awaiting orders for active duty as a Navy nurse Idol earned her certificate from Garfield Hospital about a year ago and has remained on staff since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Idol
Garfield Hospital
Washington, D. C
Naval Nursing Corps
W. W. Idol
North Main Street
Miss Idol
Mrs Stuart Feted At Dessert Bridge In Thomasville
Mrs P M Stuart, formerly Ona Barber of High Point, was honored with a dessert bridge hosted by Mrs William Thompson in Fairgrove Forest Thomasville on Thursday afternoon. Guests enjoyed iced beverages, mints, and nuts with green and white décor as three bridge tables played. Top honors went to Mrs Seymour F McMillan who won a double deck of cards, Patsy Matson was runner up with a sterling bracelet, and the honoree received novelty soap as a draw prize. Hostess presented china in Stuart’s chosen pattern. attendees included diverse High Point and Thomasville residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
P.M. Stuart
Ona Barber
High Point
William Thompson
Fairgrove Forest
Dlay
Seymour F. McMillan
Patsy Matson
Stuart
John H. Mace
Esmond Slate
Walter Fleischmann
J.J. Mickey
William &. Bayless
Cora Stewart
Frances Kester Given
Misses Ford Green
Clyde Barkley
Tea and Topics Club In North Carolina Composers Program
The Tea and Topics Club heard a program on North Carolina composers presented by Mrs. CR Hinshaw at her South Main Street home. Guests included Miss Florence Blau Miss Zelma Parnell and Miss Dorothy Hoskins Blair with contributions from Franklin Riker Lamar Stringfield and Charles Wardell among others. Refreshments followed the program in a room decorated with red roses and carnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
CR Hinshaw
Rochrest
South Main Street
Florence Blau
R. J. Quigley
High Point
Franklin Riker
High Point College
Heigh-ho
Zelma Parnell
Crosby Adams
Asheville
Charles G. Wardell
Salem College
Lamar Stringfield
Radio City
Wild Flower Club Hears Phlox Program at House Meeting
The Wild Flower Garden Club met at Mrs. J. W. Montgomery’s North Main Street home with Mrs. John Teague presiding. Mrs. Harold Stout sent her Phlox Family paper due to illness. Mrs. Cliff Ring Jr. discussed the pink family in seven heads and noted perennials blooming July through September. An alternate representative to the council was elected, Mrs. M. L. Garner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Montgomery
Wild Flower Garden Club
North Main Street
John Teague
Harold Stout
Cliff Ring
M. L. Garner
Miss Davis Hosts Bridal Shower for Mrs Clifton Brown
Miss Davis entertained at a Tuesday evening bridal shower at her parents home 306 West Bay. Guests enjoyed Spring decor in red, white and blue with corsages, games and contests. A notable moment was the presentation of gifts to the honoree Mrs Clifton Brown formerly Miss Mary Elizabeth Vail, with additional gifts to Mrs Lynn Byerly of Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clfton Brown
Mary
Elizabeth Vail
Lucile Davis
Myr
W. E. Davis
West Bay
Anary Lovery
Davis
Lynn Byerly
Lexington
Emerywood Country Club Social Schedule Friday and Saturday
Friday at 8 p m the Emerywood Country Club hosts an evening ridge party for members with Mr and Mrs Phil A Warner as hosts. Saturday uses a morning informal bridge party honoring Mrs John Herndon formerly Miss Helen Jones. at 2 p m the Junior American Legions Auxiliary meets Ruth Ann Stainback on Otteray Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerywood County Club
Phil A. Warner
Williaim P. Phillips
Emerywood Country Club
John Herndon
Helen Jones
Legices
Ruth Ann Stainback
Otteray Drive
Miss Flolen Smith Hostess at High Point Bridal Tea
Miss Flolen Smith of High Point hosted a bridal tea with twenty guests. The dining room featured white candlelight, a miniature bride centerpiece, and an archway reading Mary Elizabeth in red on white. Candies added color as Mrs. W. F. Davis and sisters Mrs. Phil Pugh and Mrs. Roland Beane assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flolen Smith
High Point
Mary Elizabeth
W. F. Davis
Phil Pugh
Roland Beane
North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs names officers
At Ashtville on April 24 the North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs closed its annual convention. Sis. to president Gilead presided as vice-president. new officers include Mrs. Beverly K. Millaway recording secretary and Mrs. J. A. Gupton treasurer. Delegates named to the national convention include Mrs. Edwin Brown and others from Salisbury Winston-Salem Greensboro Hendersonville and Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtiville
Sis
Tonry
Salisbury
North Carolina Federation of Wanen
P. R. Rankin
Gilead
Beverly K. Millaway
Winston-Salem
J. A. Gupton
Charlotte
Edwin Brown
Murfreesboro
Gupton
John DB. Robinson
Wathice
Grady Kirkman
Greensboro
G. Henry
C. W. Beasley
Colerain
Beverly Fx. Millaway
John S. Fforrest
Hendersonville
J. P Massey
Greenville
J. M. Hobgood
Farm- Wille
Final Fellowship Supper at Wesley Memorial Church
The Young Adult Clock of Wesley Memorial Church invites members to the final Fellowship supper on Thursday night April 30 in the church dining room at 6 30 with Dr LG Woof Mills Homme Thomasville as guest speaker The last night will be called devotion night The supper scheduled for the previous Thursday was not held as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepe
Wesley Memorial Church
LG Woof
Mills Homme
Thomasvillin
Family Dinner at Emerswood Club Attracts Members
The Emerswood Country club held its regular family dinner last evening drawing a large turnout of members and guests. Notable attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Phil Warner Mr. and Mrs. Ro T Amos Willis Slane Mr. and Mrs. Hazel Hardin Mr. and Mrs. Harry Abel Mr. and Mrs. H W White Mr. and Mrs. Henry Foscue Mr. and Mrs. C E Lehman Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith Mr. and Mrs. W B Hall Mr. and Mrs. Sanders Dallas Mr. and Mrs. J E Millis Mr. and Mrs. T A Alar tone Mr. and Mrs. J W Poole Mr. and Mrs. Seborn Perry M S McNeil and Sam Denny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerswood Country Club
Phil Warner
Ro ‘T. Amos
Willis Slane
Hazel Hardin
Harry Abel
H. W. White
Henry Foscue
C. E. Lehman
Herman Smith
Social Arts Club Entertained at Mrs A J Koonces Home
Mes A J Koonce hosted a Social Arts Club gathering at her South Main Street residence yesterday afternoon. Members enjoyed iris decor and needlework chat before Mrs Koonce served refreshments to attendees including Mesdames Baxter Miller Crary Harville Rose Upshaw Magnin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
A. J. Koonce
Social Arts Club
South Main Street
Iris
Mesdames C. B. Baxter
B. J. Miller
J. No 2 Crary
B.C. Ha
VFW Auxiliary Welcomes Four Into Membership
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held a regular meeting at the VFLW hall on Tuesday evening. New members welcomed were Mesdames OWie High Sallie Graham Irene Chandler and Chatta Harris. Committees for the year were named: flower committee Eva Wears Curtie Potts and Ruby Snyder. visitors Lillian Suttenfield Connie Suggs and Sallie Graham. and music by Mrs. Ollie High who will choose her own committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxilary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFLW
Abs
Ruby Burney
Mesdames Owie High
Sallie Graham
Irene Chandler
Chatta Harris
Flower
Stesdames
Eva Wears
Curtie Potts
Ruby Snyder
Lillian Suttenfield
Connie Suggs
Ollie High
Sewing Unit Works Toward Finished Garments
Announcement by co chairmen Mesdames Carter Dalton and E Millis reports sewing of garments progressing with church groups and clubs aiding. A new material cutting session chaired by Mrs Bert Kirkman included Mrs R KE Bencini and Mrs J D Mann. A shipment from the current material allotment is planned for around June first, or earlier if payments arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
America
Carter Dalton
E. Millis
Bert Kirkman
Kirkman
R. KE. Bencini
High Point UDC April Meeting Scheduled at Mrs Harrisons
The High Point chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold its April meeting Monday at 3 30 PM at Mrs A R Harrison's Wiltshire Boulevard home. Hostesses with Mrs Harrison are Mesdames Brame Terry and Coffield, with Mrs J Mr Millikan in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
A. R. Harrison
Wiltshire Boulevard
Local social notes mention hospital stay and weekend visits
Betiy Ann Rankin recovering after appendectomy at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Anna Elizabeth Kearns, employed in Washington with Emergency Management, visiting parents in Raleigh. Nortin Page, a Woman's College freshman, attends Engineer's Ball at NC State with Roy Briggs Jr. Mrs. Hagwood visits Raleigh. Alma Young returns from Charlotte trip to Virginia Young and Phillip Hall Jr. wedding at Dilworth Methodist Church with reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betiy Ann Rankin
Alex M. Rankin, Jr
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Anna Elizabeth Kearns
Washington
Thurlow Kearns
Lindsay Street
Miss Kearns
President Roosevelt
Nortin Page
B. C. Page
Woman's College
Greensboro
Raleigh
North Carolina State Colege
Roy Briggs, Jr
Alma Young
Charlotte
Virginia Young
Phillip R. Hall, Jr
Dilworth Methodist Church
Miss Young
Miss Lyles Honored In Thomasville Bridal Showers
In Thomasville on April 24 Mrs. R. G. Jennings and Mrs. Ben Cox hosted a luncheon at Elliott Drive for Miss Evelyn Lyles the future bride of Russell Van Landingham of Charlotte and Scotland Neck. Guests included Miss Nora Newby and Miss Jane Whitman among others. A separate buffet luncheon at Miss Newby's West Main Street home featured narcissi and bridal wreath centerpieces with prizes awarded to guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
R. G. Jennings
Ben Cox
Jennings
Elliott Drive
Evelyn Lyles
Russell van Landingham
Charlotte
Scotland Neck
Harry Browne Finch
Helen Crowder
Miss Lyles
Jennie Reid Newby
West Main Street
Miss Newby
Jane Whitman
Long Island
N.Y
Frances Griffin
Theresa Tloover
Priscilla Lambeth
Mary Alice Pfoover
Ressi Newls
Elizabeth Hightower
Virginia Gardner
Mesdames
H. A. Cecil, Jr. Toe-Johnson
Bertram Heathcote
James Lambeth
G. W. Lyles
R. W Crews
T. E. Jennings
Russell Pratt
Winston-Salem
Marines Guard McKinley Body in Washington
The body of President William McKinley lay in state in Washington, guarded by United States Marines. The story notes Marines are thoroughly trained in wrecking buildings, bridges and high tension power lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
United States
Washington, D. C
yoOr
U. S. Marine Corps
Mrs. Martin Hosts Thursday Twelve Bridge Club Meeting
Mrs. Edythe Martin welcomed the Thursday Twelve Club to Circle Drive for an evening of bridge at three tables amid spring floral decor blending bridal wreath roses and iris. Top score went to Mrs. R Glenn Hendrix with Mrs. Tony Simeon as runner up and Mrs. Sam McKinney winning traveling honors. visitor Mrs. Charles Kearns received a handkerchief of the month. Defense stamps crowned the three prizewinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursday Twelve
Edythe Martin
Circle Drive
R. Glenn Hendrix
Tony Simeon
Sam MeclKinney
Charles Kearns
Thomasville
Harold Dorsett
Winford Hinkle
Earl Womble
Sam McKinney
Honor Wardell
B. Francis Hendrix
Sir Dedmon
H. M. Ridge, Jr
Mrs Moffitt Honored In Lingerie Shower At Sunset Drive
Drs W J Bryant hosted a lingerie shower at 500 Sunset Drive for Miss Pauline Ellison soon to wed, honoring her sister Mrs W H Moffitt. Guests included Mrs N W Williams and Frankie Brown who won prizes. pink and white ices complemented the decorated party with many gifts and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryant
Sunset Drive
W. H. Moffitt
Pauline Ellison
N. W. Williams
Frankie Brown
First Reformed To Hold Layman's Day
The First Evangelical and Reformed Church committee on evangelism designates Sunday as Layman's Day with a special morning service. Special pews reserved for men, over one hundred expected, four local laymen to give messages, men and choir provide music, Rev. Hoy L. Fesperman leads. Invitations mailed to men of Sunday School and congregation. Service preludes the Men's Brotherhood meeting Monday night with speaker Rev. George Dillinger of Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Evangelism
First Evangelical and Reformed Church
Hoy L. Fesperman
George Dillinger
Burlington
Revival Continues at Church of Christ Sermon Reaches All Christians
Rev Roy Res preached at the Church of Christ on Thursday night using the sermon When Zion Moves. He urged Christians to act in the King’s business and cited Acts 8 to show early Christianity spread through all believers preaching the word. He noted church results depend on twelve individuals taking action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Roy
Zion
Lebanon church service tenor in brief evening observance
Rev C L Eastes led a one hour Lebanon Methodist Church service closing at 830 pm due to blackout. Misses Betty Meliver Carolyn Grant and Betty Jo Whitt accompanied worship. The item notes a French Academy count of 2796 languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Eastes
Lebanon Methodist Church
Jesus
Betty Meliver
Carolyn
Grant
Betty Jo Whitt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dessert Bridge
Tea and
N.C
Mrs. Hinshaw
New York
Counderate Site Symphony Orchestra
Sin
Dorothy Hoskins Blair
Blair
Misses Blair
Parnell
Hoskins
P. Morrisom
B.C. Brasington
Clu Menders
Logan Porter
Umphreys
Marsh
M. "Lambeth
Florace Haworth
J. Py. Weaver
A. G. Douglas
D. Sears
BL Clayton
Slinshaw
Sheloff
Wild Flower Club
Phlox Family
Miss Davis
Clifton Brown
Nabisco National Biscuit
Pre, “Acker
Trey Mun
Jenny
War
Nordinesian
Jimny
New York, N. Y
Roiail Vyours
Aunt Jenny
T. F. Henry
Officer Woman's Club Federation
VFW Auxiliary
U. D.C
China
Jack Hagwood
Easley
8. C
Tom Marlowe
Wostswood Drive
Mrs. Martin
Mrs. Moffitt
Roy Respass
David Chauns
Samuel Hyman
Patricia
Klek
U.S
Colgate
Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Co
Ailka
Wools
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