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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1936

Page

6

Lake Racine Romance Sparks At Mountain Resort

Ann Hamilton meets two contrasting men at Lake Racine as Ralph Spring the indifferent head boatman and Jaime Laird the wealthy playboy woo her. Ralph admits no romance while Jaime flirts and races, inviting Ann to a dance as she weighs attraction and propriety.

Ann Hamilton Bill Ware Travel Bureau Lake Racine Bill Ann Ralph Spring Ralph Golden Gate Georgia Tech Washington Bridge Miss Hamilton Jaime Laird Jaime Lady of the Beautiful

Engagement Of Miss Whaley To Wilbur Groome Revealed

The Greensboro announcement states Ruth Whaley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Whaley, will wed Wilbur Groome of High Point. The September wedding will be a major fall social event in Greensboro where the bride is popular. Groome, Duke University alum and Continental Life Insurance superintendent for the High Point district, studied law at USC.

Greensboro Winfred William Whaley Ruth Wilbur Groome High Point Miss Whaley W. W. Whaley East Hendrix Street Wilmington Woman's College of The University of North Carolina Groome Z. L. Groome Groometown Duke University University of Southern California Los Angeles Calif Continental Life Insurance Company

R. K. D. K. Club Organized In City

A new social club named R K D K was formed at Miss Louise Leviner’s Willis street home Friday. Membership is limited to those over fourteen. Elected officers include Louise Leviner president Polly Combs secretary treasurer Dorothy Way program chairman and Mathilda Jones reporter.

Louise Leviner Willis Street Polly Combs Dorothy Way Mathilda Jones

Ninth Anniversary Of Girl Scout Camp Observed

The ninth anniversary of the Girl Scout Camp near Whitsett, 14 miles east of Greensboro, will be celebrated tonight with a banquet marking the closing of the regular session. The summer ends next week when the camp passes to the Brownies, and guests include former Greensboro Girl Scouts officials and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar D. Broad. Several High Point girls attended, with some returning home tomorrow for the camp’s final week. Mrs. Douglas H. Long of Greensboro directs the camp.

Greensboro Whitsett Girl Scouts Edgar D. Broad High Point Douglas H. Long

Mrs Moore to Make Future Home in Washington DC

Mrs C H Moore left the latter part of the week for Washington DC to join her husband and make her future home. She will be remembered as former Miss Mary Dickens of Archdale. Mr Moore has been employed in Washington for six months.

C. H. Moore Washington, D. C Moore Mary Dickens Archdale Washington Matthews W. O. Stuart Susanne Jernigan Red Oak F. C. Jones West Main Street Paul Hassler Hassler F. C. Hassler May Hassler Littitz

Births in Mangum Avenue Families

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Overcash announce the birth of a son David Wayne at their home 903 Mangum Avenue. Mrs Overcash formerly Miss Clara Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Fay Ferguson announce the birth of a daughter Sylvia Joyce at their home 424 Mangum Avenue on Saturday August 1.

David Wayne Howard Overcash Mangum Avenue Overcash Clara Brown Fay Ferguson Sylvia Joyce

Thomasville Bride Elect Feted At Attractive Parties

Miss Willie Mae Myers bride elect of the late summer is honored at two parties in Thomasville. Hosts include Mrs. W. S. Hunt and Mrs. J. A. Palmer's class of Heidelburg church. Guests wrote recipes for a bound book and contests awarded prizes. Additional showers and hospitality extended at Mrs. Elmer Woodleifs home with bridge and rock games and gifts.

Thomasville Willie Mae Myers W. S. Hunt J. A. Palmer Heidelburg Evangelical and Reformed Church Lois Black Hobart Lee Fouts Mae Crouch Edna Fowler Alma Fouts Helen Hinkle Frances Hinkle Mary Hedrick Eva Myers Marie Black Mesdames Gamon Berry H. L. Fouts Clarence Tomlinson Clyde Gilbert Walter Shirley Fred Sullivan Sam Myers H. T. Sheen Robert Murdock Miss Myers Trinity Elmer Woodlesf Vann Kaney Mary Marlowe Doris Woodleif Mary Barlowe Leola Black Doris Woodlief Mesdames Wilbur Lewis Vann Kanoy Thomas Kaney R. Lloyd Beck W. C. Myers Clifton Black Henry Holton

Localand Visiting Residents and Weekend Departures

Mrs W W Rowe of Lenoir visits family in town with Dr Rowe leading revival services at Pilgrim Evangelical and Reformed church. Royal Jennings Jr heads to Old Fort for Camp Elliott. Mare Snell returns from Mt Airy with Mr and Mrs Williamson and their son Ben. Gladys Black returns from Chapel Hill. Elliott Welch spends weekend with his mother Mrs B L Welch before returning Sunday.

W. W. Rowe Lenoir D. E. Hoover Lexington Avenue Thomasville Dr. Rowe Pilgrim Evangelical and Reformed Church Royal Jennings, Jr Old Fort Camp Elliott Mare Snell Myers Street Harston Williamson Mt. Airy

Bartsch Children Observe Birthdays With Joint Party

Mr and Mrs J F Bartsch hosted a children's party Saturday at their East Green Street home. Downey Lynn Bartsch aged five and Barbara Rae Bartsch aged four were honored with games and a pink and blue party room. Guests included Glenda Dennis Peggy Greenway Jimmy Greenway Betty Hayworth Bruce Lance Nancy Kirby Horace Poole Helen Martin Jackie Hammer and others assisted by Mrs Bartsch and Mrs Nora Haney.

J. F. Martsch East Green Street Downey Lynn Barbara Rae Bartsch Nora Haney Lynn Haney Glenda Able Donald Ray Dennis Peggy Jimmy Greenway Betty Hayworth Bruce Lance Nancy Kirby Horace Ray Poole Helen Jean Martin H. T. Hartley, Jr Jackie Hammer Freddie Camel

Lanier Vestal Vows Announced in July 1936

The marriage of Miss Leslie Vestal to J E B Lanier was held at Reverend O L Ruths home of the Pilgrim Holiness church on Monday July 27 1936 and announced today. The bride wore a navy blue costume with white accessories and the couple will reside here.

Leslie Vestal J. E B. Lanier O. L. Ruth Pilgrim Holiness Church W. H. Thomas Jewell Carl Lackey Catherine Reddick Casey Thames

Idylwild Club Dance Saturday With Wesley Kay Orchestra

Idylwild club hosts another formal summer dance Saturday evening with Wesley Kay and his orchestra. Kay’s ensemble plays a distinctive dance style akin to Jan Garber and Guy Lombardo. Members must obtain guest cards from the club office. no guests admitted without cards.

Wesley Kay Kay Jan Garber Guy Lombardo

Arlen Pons Honored At Birthday Party At Home

Master Arlen Pons was honor guest at his birthday celebration hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Robert D Pons on Centennial avenue Saturday afternoon. Friends in attendance included Julie Garrett Peggy Lou Reeves Hazel Wicker Basilee Elaine Cavernos Ramona Pons Helen Louise Davis Lawrence Wallace Delores Pons Edith Causey and Sandra Rothrock of Thomasville.

Arlen Pons Robert D. Pons Centennial Avenue Julie Garrett Peggy Lou Reeves Hazel Wicker Basilee Elaine Cavernos Ramona Pons Helen and Louise Davis Lawrence Wallace Delores Pons Edith Causey Sandra Rothrock Thomasville

Whittington announces birth of daughter Nancy June

Mr and Mrs G C Whittington announce the birth of a daughter Nancy June on August 1 at 404 Carter Street Mrs Whittington was formerly Miss Iris Thompson of this city

G. C. Wittington Nancy June Carter Street Whittington Iris Thompson

Wanda Manley Hosts Birthday Party in Lexington

Little Miss Wanda Manley celebrated her tenth birthday at her Ford street home in Lexington. Former High Point resident, she hosted a party for local children with a cake centerpiece, games, and ice cream. Winners included Joan Peeler and Betsy Dickerson among others.

Lexington Wanda Manley High Point Ford Street Joan Peeler Betsy Dickerson Betty Drive Becky Potts Hallie Peatross Dixie Livingston Willis Hazelton, Jr

People Scenes and Visits Highlight Local Notes

Miss Louise Salsbury spends time in Miami with brother Charles Sals and Miss Caroline Dalton after a Caribbean cruise guesting Miss Martha Capeville Virginia. News covers hospital treatments, visitors to Helen Eshelman, travel plans, camp Hastings counselors, and local hostelry stays including Burrus Memorial Hospital updates.

Louise Salsbury Miami, Fla Charles Sals

Return From Carolina Beach Party Guests

Mr and Mrs T C Richardson and company return from a pleasure trip to Carolina Beach. The group includes Mr and Mrs Ingram and children Mrs J Ray Gallimore Homer Odell Mrs W R Maipass Mrs Long V Sechrest Juanita Cecil Carmelia berson and Mrs Reece Snyder who will return tomorrow.

T. C. Richardson Carolina Beach Ingram J. Ray Gallimore Ter. Homer and Odell W. R. Maipass Long V. Sechrest Juanita Cecil Carmelia Berson Reece Snyder Morow

Local Names Gathered For Notable Household Media

A fragment lists individuals including Jacqueline Miller and Doris Johnson along with Virgil Garne and Treva Garne, along with Jack Hardy and Betty, Peggy, Nancy, and Joan.

Jacqueline Miller Joan Doris Johnson Bettyson Peggy Nancy Virgil and Treva Garne Jack Hardy

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