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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1938

Page

6

Girl Scout Day Camp Shows Success and Returns Next Week

The two day Girl Scout Day Camp drew about 45 girls this week with sessions on Tuesday and Thursday. Registration for next week’s camp runs 9 to 12 on Monday and Wednesday at the Girl Scout headquarters. The camp moves to the Park annex for next week with folk dancing nature study crafts and day work on the schedule.

Dana Nicholas Nummer Park Annex Blair Park C. T. Parker Margaret Briggs Alma Andrews Edith Moore Sherrod Paulette Lindsay Betsey Perry Yow

Mrs Joe Kirkmas Ill at Home on Prospect Street

Friends note Mrs. Joe Kirkmas remains very ill and confined to bed at her home, 514 Prospect street, for some time.

Joe Kirkmas Prospect Street

Abbott's Creek Philathea Class Meets In August

The Philathea class of Abbott's Creek Sunday school held its August meeting with six members and two visitors. Mrs. Frank Spurgeon hosted on a Wednesday evening. Mrs. Robert Palmer led the devotional and Mrs. T. W. Bray offered prayer. Games and contests followed with winners Mrs. Fletcher Clinard and Mrs. Perry Hayworth. Refreshments were served.

Abbott's Creek Abbott’s Creek Frank Spurgeon Robert Palmer T. W. Bray Fletcher Clinard Perry Hayworth

Residents share travels and hospital news in local notices

Mr and Mrs N P Yarborough and twin daughters Martha Ann and Mary Naomi return home after a two week vacation visiting Salis bury College Park Md and Washington Dc. Mrs C F Wilson begins treatment at Burrus Memorial hospital reports show condition improving but not serious. Miss Ruth Williamson guest at Mrs E C Brandon Jr in Thomeesville for a bridge party honoring Lois Black bride elect. Mary Catherine Bradshaw of Graham visiting Mrs T W Winslow. D M Pollock recovering from car crash in Sebring Fla hospital. Mary Perry Pollock called back to Florida. Miss Sarah Scruggs resting at Burrus Memorial after a fall at the local baseball park.

N. P. Yarborough Martha Ann Mary Naomi Salisbury College Park Washington, D. C R. L. Hicks Imogene Anna Lee Hicks Kannapolis 8. E. Williamson Ruth Williameson Thomeesville Mary Catherine Bradshaw Graham Tf. W. Winslow Steele Street D. M. Pollock Port Myers Fla At &E Hospital Sebring Mary Perry Pollock Florida Sarah Scruggs Burrus Memorial Hospital Lois Black Ruth Williamson High Point B. C. Brandon, Jr Miss Black Sylvia Saunders Frances

Plyler to Address Kearns-Wood Reunion at Trinity School

Durham physician Dr. M T Plyler will speak at the Kearns and Wood family reunion Sunday August 7 at Trinity High School An all day program includes music by the Asheboro Kearns brothers quartet a recitation by Ann Wood High Point a violin number by Elizabeth Ellis Salisbury with Fielding Kearns High Point a memorial service led by Bruce Craven Trinity vocal selections by Bruce Steed Trinity and Thurlone Kearns Jr of High Point and reminiscences by Mrs L P Byrd Mount Gilead Tom Kearns Thomasville is president of the group General arrangements are by George T Wood Jr T Kearns and Dr George T Wood all of High Point

M. T. Plyler Durham Kearns and Wood Trinity High Eizabeth Ellis Salisbury Fielding Kearns High Point Bruce Craven Trinity Bruce Steed Frances Lewis Thurlone Kearns, Jr L. P. Byrd Mount Gilead Tom Kearns Thomasville

Birth of daughter Barbara Ann Greece announced

Mr and Mrs Norwood T Greece announce the birth of a daughter Barbara Ann on Tuesday August 2 at Burrus Memorial hospital Mrs Greece before marriage was Miss Mary Farlowe of Randleman

Norwood T. Greece Barbara Ann Burrus Memorial Hospital Grece Marriege Mary Farlowe Randleman

Slimming Fall Frock Pattern 8388 From Marian Martin

The High Point Enterprise advertises Pattern 8388 for an Early Fall dress with slimming center panel and versatile sleeve options. Includes Diagrammed Sew Chart and pattern 9838 in prices of 15 cents each, book 25 cents, place 282 W. 18th Street New York NY for orders.

Marian Martin High Point Enterprise Pattern Department W. 18Th Street New York N. Y

Beautiful Child Contest Attracts Wide Interest

The Beautiful Child Contest by the Business and Professional Women's Club of High Point draws broad interest with entries from Winston-Salem and Thomasville. Open to High Point area children, entrants submit photographs for 25 awards and a Lefber Freedenthal portrait grand prize. Registration is free at downtown drugstores or at 810 South Main Street with photos due by August 18.

Business and Professional Women's Club of High Point F. EB. Sigman Winston-Salem Thomasville Asheville New York Better Baby Conference South Main Street

Bridge Parties Honor Mrs Rapp and Miss Black in Thomasville

Thomasville social notes report Mrs Walter Rapp hosting a Thursday bridge gathering at Park Avenue with three tables of contract bridge and prizes for top scorers. Miss Katharine Covington and Miss Dorothy Moore were honored guests. A separate event hosted by Miss Ruth Williamson celebrated Miss Lois Black with two bridge tables and gifts.

Walter Rapp Thomasville Bridge Cralle Miss Black Thomasville Aug Thursday Park Avenue Carson Cox G. W. Lyles Cox W. G. Smith Walter Newby W. FF. Tomlinson J. W. Hawthorne Robert Rapp Charles Phillips Katherine Covington Dorothy Moore Mamie Harris James EB. Lambeth

Hoovers and guests visit Wilmington for weekend

Mr and Mrs Ray Hoover leave Thursday for Wilmington to spend the week end as guests of Mr and Mrs J Algi er and Mr and Mrs B B C Jernigan. Children arrive Wednesday to visit Mrs F D Jones on West Main Street for remainder of the week.

Ray Hoover Wilmington J. Algier B&b. C. Jernigan

Asheboro Bride Honored At Shower And Party

MrsRuby Holder of Troy formerly Miss Helen Bulla of Asheboro was honored at a party and shower hosted by Miss Cleon Holder and Miss Katherine White at Sunset Avenue Asheboro. Guests wrote advice for the bride and a guessing contest awarded prizes while gifts overflowed in a large basket.

Asheboro Ruby Holder Troy Helen Bulla Cleon Holder Katherine White Miss Holder Sunset Avenue Lucille Cox Lester Rich Faith Brewer Ruth McDaniel Holder Paul Craven Bill Cloninger, Jr Eugenia Tysor Hosterees Mesdames Clarence York Charles Stutta Irene Owens Imogene Kearns Dot Crawford Ruth McDaniels Jewel Woodley Margaret Honeycutt Bertha Ingram Bee” Lowdermilk Margaret Alexander Martha Mendenhall

Presbyterians Hold Watermelon Social On Church Lawn

A large Presbyterian gathering Tuesday evening on the church lawn, organized by the Woman's Auxiliary, distributed melons donated by John McDowell. After the feast, Arthur Ross Jr. showed moving pictures from his California trip to attend the Rotary International convention, introduced by T Lynwood Smith.

Woman's Auxiliary John McDowell Arthur Ross, Jr California Rotary International Mr. Ross T. Lynwood Smith

Social Service Opportunities Discussed by Church Circles

The two church circles met Monday afternoon to study the subject Social Service Opportunities as Revealed by the Press. Circle one gathered at Miss May McAlister's North Street home with Mrs. Curry Loflin Mrs. D. L. Smith and Mrs. L. E. B. Whitfeld on the program. Circle two met with Mrs. J. A. Fewell leading assisted by Mrs. L. L. Whitaker and Mrs. Russell Parks.

Highland W. M. U Woman's Missionary Union Circle of Highland Church Ada Sykes Young Street Daisy Shaw Circle One May McAlister North Street Curry Loflin D. L. Smith L. EB. Whitfeld Circle Two J. A. Fewell L. L. Whitaker Russell Parks

A Rayner Kearns Feted On 89th Birthday

A. Rayner Kearns was honored on his 89th birthday at home on Willowbrook street. Host couple Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Kearns hosted relatives and friends, sharing honors with his granddaughter Mrs Paul R. Spencer who also marked her birthday. A garden party setting featured dahlias and a supper followed by music from the Sedmont quartet and pianist Miss Estelle Burton. Relatives totaled 78, including seven living children and several in-laws, with many gifts reported. The honoree received warm congratulations from guests, including pastors and out-of-town friends.

A. Rayner Kearns A. G. Kearns Willowbrook Street Mr. Kearns Paul R. Spencer L. R. Spencer Jess Sedmont Quartet W. F. Burton M. Ernest Welch Oscar J. Marley Carl Barefoot Estelle Burton Kearns Frank Andrews Mt. Gilead Moensrs A. G Roy L. W EB. F. Kearns M. M. Kearns High Point Hattie Fuller Thomasville Ernest Ferguson Atlanta Lucy Fuller Penn W. Fuller Walter Fuller Wade Smith Glenn Ward Robert Kearns Car Barefoot Greensboro N. C. Williams South Main Street Methodist Church Williams Harley and Lester

Ill wind helps Orb Dykes gain court house job

Greener Pastures Falls City Nebraska reports Orb Dykes, jailed for a minor offense, mowed the courthouse lawn while in custody. His work pleased county officials, and after release he was named assistant custodian at the courthouse.

Falls City Neb Orb Dykes

Introduction To Water Safety And Respect From The Ocean

An editor note from the American Red Cross urges proper introduction to water to avoid drowning. The piece warns water can be deadly if challenged and emphasizes learning to relax and follow rules to swim safely. It stresses beginners should be taught to respect waves and avoid fights with water.

Oach

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