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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1937

Page

6

Busy Needles Club Entertained By Mrs. T. R. Short

The Busy Needles Art club gathered at Mrs. T. R. Short's North Main street home for a Wednesday afternoon meeting. Members enjoyed needlework indoors and a watermelon feast on the back lawn with Mesdames Warren Armfield, A. R. Kimrey, R. M. Williams, Carl Shelton, Reitze Pitts, L. M. Ward, A. A. Hylton and E. P. Brenner present.

Needles Art Club T. R. Short North Main Street Mesdames Warren Armfield A. R. Kimrey R. M. Williams Carl Shelton Reitze Pitts L. M. Ward A. A. Hylton E. P. Brenner

Shirley Gray Harvey Seven Birthday Party Held

Mrs Carl Harvey entertained on Monday at English street home honoring her daughter Shirley Gray as she celebrated her seventh birthday. The party featured games contests and stunts then a dining room display with a white pink and green color scheme. A white cake with pink candles served as centerpiece with ice cream cake candy and lemonade. Tiny candy baskets were given as favors to guests including Lily Belle Jackie Hooper Joyce Tew Geraldine Tew Genia Glenn Jerry Tucker Brown Evelyn Hoover Junior Hoover Sonyla Sue Hall Gene Hall Wanda Hooper Ronnie Hooper Nancy Sue Howard Helen Kinsey Ronnie Falls Roger Hedrick Betty Jane Mitchell and Jackie Kitchen of South Carolina.

Carl Harvey English Street Shirley Gray Lily Belle Jackie Hooper Joyce Geraldine Tew Genia Glenn Jerry Tucker Brown Evelyn Junior Hoover Sonyla Sue Gene Hall Wanda Ronnie Hooper Nancy Sue Howard Helen Marie Kinsey Ronnie Falls Roger Hedrick Betty Jane Mitchell Jackie Kitchen South Carolina

Miss Virginia Carrier Feted With Farewell Parties

Miss Virginia Carrier associate secretary of the local YWCA leaves Sunday for Asheville for a month and new duties at the YWCA in Lansing Michigan. Mrs Fred C Munday hosted a six guest dinner at Forrest Avenue followed by a Live Yers shower and games. The group hosts another dinner at the Jefferson Standard Roof Garden and a theater party in Greensboro.

Virginia Carrier Fred C. Munday Forrest Avenue Virginia Arrier Carrier Asheville Lanine Mich Misses Carrier Ellen Ansen Doris Caldwell Lucile Johnston Gene Horney Miss Carrier

Women of the Moose Hold Regular Meeting

The Women of the Moose chapter met at the Loyal Order of the Moose Hall on North Main Street with twenty members present. Mrs. Mabel Beeson presided and the group voted to change to weekly meetings on Wednesdays and to secure the hall each week. A letter from Mrs. Mary Hooper of Baltimore announced the state convention to be held in Asheville on August 28, and another from the Charlotte chapter requested permission to serve refreshments at the convention.

Women of the Moose Loyal Order of the Oose North Main Street Mabel Beeson Ary Hooper Baltimore Asheville Charlotte

Mrs J M Smith Hosts Dinner Honoring Three Brides

Mrs J M Smith gave a dinner Sunday at her East Lexington avenue home honoring three recent brides. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wes Smith of Trinity Mr and Mrs Robert Hughes and Mr and Mrs Arthur C Ray along with other local couples.

J. M. Smith Lexington Avenue Wesley Smith Robertughes Arthur C. Ray Wes- Smith Trinity Robert Hughes Messiserry J. M Jessie and Harriemith J. M.mith

Party at Hob Nob Club Hosts Local Social Set

Miss Nola Idol and Clarence Williams entertained many friends at the Hob Nob club on Prospect road Wednesday evening. A large number attended for an enjoyable night. guests included Miss Ray Smith Miss Bronnie Moore Miss Grace Osteen Miss Irene Pelson of the city and Miss Gail Downs of New York and Roanoke Va plus Rex Spilmore Thomas O Neill Sam Bowman of New York Paul Hauser Dennis Young and Archie Chase of this city.

Nola Idol Clarence Williams Hob Nob Club Prospect Road Ray Smith Bronnie Moore Grace Osteen Irene Pelson Gail Downs New York Roanoke Rex Spilmore Thomas O'Neill Sam Bowman Paul Hauser Dennis Young Archie Chase

Weekly Story Hour Discontinued at High Point Library

The Friday 10 30 a m story hour at High Point Public Library is discontinued until fall after school reopens, announced by city librarian Mrs Nancy K Poston.

High Point Public Library Nancy K. Poston

Blairs Return From European Trip To Washington Home

Mr and Mrs David H Blair and their son David H Blair Jr have returned to their Washington DC home after a three month European tour. The younger Blair has been a student at the University of Freiberg.

David H. Blair

Irwin Birth Announces Son Ronald Wilson

Mr and Mrs W W Irwin announce the birth of a son Ronald Wilson on July 31 at their home 808 Tate Street.

W. W. Irwin Ronald Wilson Tate Street

Social notes of area residents traveling and visiting friends

Mrs I T Mann and daughters Marguerite and Frances Mann returned from Washington DC after a week as guests of Mr and Mrs F M Shore. Sr Thomas Turner and children came back to Parkway from Saint Simons Island GA. Mrs T E McGhee improves at 703 Kennedy St after illness. L G Winfrey and children Donald and Bobby back from brief Washington trip. Mrs Robert E Hughes recovering post operation at Burrus Memorial hospital. Miss Velma Matthews returns home from a month in California and Lake Louise Alberta with AmEx tour. Mrs Eleanor J Hartley hosts Mrs N B Kilmon and daughter Oneida of Accomac VA. Mr Kilmon joined them for the weekend. Mrs A G Meredith and Betty and Lida depart Detroit MI after visiting Mr and Mrs J A Shelton. Lawrence Austin back on Wiltshire Dr after ten days in New York and DC. Miss Lois Hedgecock of Knoxville arrives to stay with her mother on Homestead Ave for a week. A O Von Cannon and Miss Ona Thurber travel to Sabina and Columbus for a motor trip. Mrs Theresa Robertson and Miss Dora Van Sickler of Charleston WV visit Virginia Beach before returning home, guests of Mr and Mrs W R Kester. Miss Edna May Douglas leaves for Austin TX to visit sister Anna Gertrude Douglas for a month. E E Garrett and son from Greensboro. Mrs G F Rule and Winfred Little of High Point return from Carolina Beach and Myrtle Beach. they visited Mrs H H Foust at her cottage. Henry Kersey and son Ernest of Port William OH visit relatives around Archdale. Kersey is brother of Mrs N A Mitchell.

Magdalene Rebekah Lodge Seeks Full Attendance Friday

The Magdalene Rebekah lodge will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the hall here for a regular session. Members are urged to attend in full.

Magdalene Rebekah Lodge

Archdale Ladies Meet Tonight at 7 45

The Ladies Missionary Society of Archdale M E Church will hold a meeting this evening at the church at 7 45. All members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome. A lawn party is planned at Bunker Hill Methodist Church this Saturday night August 7 with sandwiches cake lemonade and ice cream to benefit the church. The public is invited.

Archdale Ladies’ Missionary Society of M. E Bunker Hill Church Bunker Hill Methodist Church

Fall Fashion Show Showcases Tree Color Modes

An early September fashion show features fall tree colors including greens gold russets and deep reds. Highlights include a green velvet mode named Weeping Willow and a light gold Norway Maple canal town costume. A blue spruce ensemble combines deep wine and bright blue for a final look.

Paris

Mrs Roy Proctor Hosts Bridge Club In Thomasville

Mrs Roy Proctor entertained members of her bridge club at her Lexington Avenue home in Thomasville. Two tables played contract bridge. Mrs Clarence Gibson won high score and towels, while Mrs Liston Pope of New Haven Conn received visitor prizes. Mrs Proctor also gave dresser scarves to a guest. Refreshments followed for Mrs Pope and Mesdames C F Gibson Z P Lonog Bertram Heathcote Claborne Pennington Jesse Finch Evelyn Baker.

Thomasville Roy Proctor Lexington Avenue Clarence Gibson Liston Pope New Haven Conn

Pepper and Codwise Wed in Washington D C

Mr and Mrs Edgar Fletcher Pepper announce the marriage of their sister Miss Nell Parkin to Mr Edmund Randolph Codwise on Tuesday August 3 1937 in Washington D C Cards enclosed. At home after August 10 at Gaithersburg Maryland.

Edgar Fletcher Pepper Nell Parkin Edmund Randolph Washington, D. C Gathersburg Maryland

Local Residents Return From Myrtle Beach Trips

W. E. Tomlinson and son William return home from Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Paul Hassler and daughters Joan and Patty also come back after a two week stay at Myrtle Beach. Mrs. Bernard Smith of Washington DC visits her mother Mrs. Lena Pratt in Salem Street. Mrs. Pratt and her daughter plan a visit to Columbia DC to be with Robert Pratt. David Long Jr and wife return from Myrtle Beach after time away. Alveh Boyles and son Alvah Jr with G T Alexander and son Tom spend the week at Myrtle Beach. Suzanne and Peggy Jernigan arrive to visit grandmother Mrs F D Jones on West Main Street. they are daughters of Mr and Mrs Jernigan of Red Oak. Ruth McDonald returns to Raeford after weeks with sister Mrs Dave Mac Jester on West Main Street. Mrs Mac Jester accompanies her home.

Robert Pratt F. D. Jones West Main Street C. Jernigan Red Oak Ruth McDonald Raeford Dave Mac Jester Mac Jester

Rural Missions Topic At Meeting In Kernersville

The Woman's missionary society of the M. E. church met in the church parlor with Mrs. Morris presiding and Mrs. Fulp leading devotionals. Plans for the centennial week and Home Coming day were discussed. Mission study covered rural missions in China Japan Brazil Korea and the Philippines. Hostesses served ice course. Local social notes follow.

Kernersville Woman's Missionary Society of the M. EB. Church Mesdames W. S. Linville W. V. Vaughn Horace Kirk R. C. Morris George W. Fulp W. C. Stafford China Japan Brazil Korea Philippines T. R. Wolfe Washington, D. C Pierre Belotte Richmond L. Duckworth Parsons Paddison Bly

Magistrate Frees Graham in DUI Charge

Magistrate H B Thames acquitted John Hugh Graham chairman of the State Board of Fisheries of driving under the influence. The court directed the verdict at the trial yesterday in Awenda C August 6.

H. B. Thames John Hugh Graham State Board of Fisheries

Hearing range of human ear measured in vibrational data

A report notes that human hearing in some cases detects sounds from 16 to 40 000 vibrations eight second.

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Busy Needles Club Gunther Shirley Gray Harvey Smith Etes Nat Walker D. H. Blairs Shirley Hawaii Spain Papa Mama George Temple San Francisco I. T. Mann Marguerite Frances Mann F. M. Shore Thomas Turner Parkway Saint Simon's Island T. E. McGhee Kennedy Street Mrs. L. G. Winfrey Donald Bobby Washington, Am Robert E. Hughes Burrus Memorial Hospital Velma Matthews Thurston Street California Lake Louise Alberta Canada Eleanor J. Hartley Sophia N. B. Kilmon Oneida Accomac Kilmon Lucille Melvin Hartley A. G. Meredith Betty Lida Detroit J. A. Shelton Willowbrook Street Lawrence Austin Wiltshire Drive Lois Hedgecock Knoxville, Tenn J. 8. Hedgecock Homestead Avenue A. O. von Cannon H. W. Thurber Ona Thurber Sabina Columbus Theresa Robertson Dora van Sickler Charleston West Va Virginia Beach W. R. Kester Woodrow Avenue Edna May Douglas Austin Tex Anna Gertrude Douglas E.E. Garrett Greensboro G. F. Rule Winfred Little High Point Carolina Beach Myrtle Beach H. H. Foust Henry Kersey Ernest Port William Ohio Mr. Kersey N. A. Mitchell Smokestack Velvets Mrs Thomasville Club Hhiger Gary Rickey Moe Jou Gee Ce Anv Alhy Sams
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