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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1937

Page

7

Marian Martin Frock Pattern 9377 Promises Slimming Fit

An advertisement extols Pattern 9377 Marian Martin for women’s sizes from 36 to 62. It touts slimming tucks and slender darts, options for long or short sleeves, and a trim skirt, with a complete diagram. Instructional text details fabric needs, prices fifteen cents per pattern, and where to order from The Enterprise Pattern Department in New York.

Marian Martin Marian Martin Lew Avery Amartest Enterprise Pattern Department W. 18Th New York

Mrs Boyles Hosts Bridge in Thomasville Honor Guest

Mrs. J W Boyles entertained friends with a Tuesday bridge gathering in Thomasville honoring her daughter Mrs Guyley of Winston Salem who is visiting. Two tables played with Mrs Alvah Boyles winning high score and a tea pot prize. salad course served to Mesdames D A Long Jr Alvah Boyles Paul Hassler W G Snider Vann Stringfield Walter Newby Nash LeGrande and Mrs Dudley.

Alvah Boyles Paul Hassler W. G. Snider Vann Stringfield Walter Newby Nash LeGrande Hamlet Mrs. Dudley

Mrs. R. B. Terry Visits Home Amid Ill Husband's Recovery

Mrs. R B Terry arrived from New York for a brief visit at her Roland Park home reporting her husband R B Terry’s condition improving at a New York hospital after a lengthy illness and amputation. She plans to return to New York on Sunday and expects him home around September 1 after his convalescence in New York. The Terrys traveled to Europe in May for the International Rotary convention in Nice and toured the continent, ending with Florence where Mr. Terry was hospitalized for over a month.

R. B. Terry New York Roland Park New York Hospital Terry Europe International Rotary Nice France Florence Italy

Miss Chidester Hosts Bridesmaids Luncheon

Lois Chidester hosted her bridesmaids at a luncheon yesterday at her Rotary Drive home before her marriage to James W. Farr planned for late Saturday afternoon. Each bridesmaid received a white and gold compact. Attending were Marion Elliott maid of honor Marguerite Mann Leora Hampp Mary Louise Johnson Shirley Farr and aunt Vada Miller of Rochester ae.

Lois Chidester James W. Farr Rotary Drive Miss Chidester Marion Elliott Marguerite Mann Leora Hampp Mary Louise Johnson Louisburg Shirley Farr Miss Chichester Vada Miller Rochester

Picnic Supper for Y W C A Business Club

Members of the Business and Professional Girls' club of the local Y W C A enjoyed a picnic supper last evening at Jack son’s farm. 25 people attended the lake side meal after cars left the hut at 6 o’clock, with next Tuesday’s meeting set for 6:30 at the hut. Alita Paige White of High Point college will speak on an announced subject, and an open forum on vacations will feature summer highlights. Miss Vera Smith attended as a guest and Dorothy Bell joined as a new member.

Business and Professional Girls’ Club Jackson's Farm Alita Paige White High Point College

Kee Klub Holds Regular Meeting

Miss Margaret Wood hosted the Kee Klub meeting at her Circle Drive home. She presided as president, led old and new business, and planned future social activities. Refreshments followed for members and guests Helen Dunlap of Rock Hill and Mildred Chambers of Greenway. The next meeting at Virginia Horney on Winston Road will elect officers.

Margaret Wood Kee Klub Circle Drive Wood Helen Dunlap Rock Hill 8. C Mildred Chambers Greenway D. C Virginia Horney Winston Road

College Librarian Speaks at Altrusa Dinner Meeting

High Point college librarian Mrs. Alice Paige White was guest speaker at the Altrusa club dinner at the Sheraton hotel. She detailed the Wrenn Memorial library furnishings ready for fall term and urged adding new books.

Alice Paige White High Point College Altrusa Club Sheraton White Wrenn Memorial Library Virginia Ryan Madeline Hoover

Annual Picnic Program Announced By OES Chapter

High Point Chapter No. 106 of the Order of the Eastern Star held its meeting in the Masonic Temple. The General Grand Chapter will meet in Indianapolis August 24 29 and the Robert Morris Day picnic is set for August 26 at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home in Greensboro with a Grand Chapter session at 10 am and a concert by the Greensboro Firemen's Band. Grand officers will speak and a picnic dinner will close the event after a 2 pm adjournment. Nineteen members attended with visiting members from Texas Florida and Hendersonville among others.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Pauline Gray General Grand Chapter Indianapolis Masonic and Eastern Star Greensboro West Market Street Assembly Ralph Sykes Dr. Wick Mome Michel Saliba Howard G. Ethridge W. W. Timberlake Thomas J. Harkins Watson N. Sherrod Alice P. Culpepper Henry B. Anderson Temple Alice Couch North Side Houston Texas Mary Alsebrook Okeechobee Fla Helen Alsebrook Bennison Hendersonville N. C Gk. A. Downy Gertrude Pemberton B. W. Goodwin

Penney Employees Have Melon Feast

Employes of the J. C. Penney company in High Point gathered at the city lake park for a watermelon feast after leaving High Point at 5 30. They enjoyed softball and swimming before cutting the melons provided for the feast. The picnic was reported a huge success by those who were present.

J. C. Penney Company High Point City Lake Park

Burlington Social News Notes Visitors and Travels

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Walker and daughters Jean Gray and Nancy Burton of Burlington visit M. L. Morton at Triangle Lake. Mrs. Laona Laughlin spent the weekend in Tennessee. Misa Clyde Gilbert is a patient at Burrus Memorial hospital. Luman and Wesley Doggett of Washington, D. C. visit David Bouldin on Johnson Street. Mrs. C. A. Best and daughter June return from Los Angeles after a month with Mrs. Treva Taylor and trips to Texes and Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ross return from a two week motor trip to New York and New England via Skyline Drive. Miss Sarah Holton returns home from Burlington and is escorted by Misa Elsie Walker of Nashville to spend time with friends in Washington.

Ralph Walker Jean Gray Nancy Burton Burlington M. L. Morton Triangle Lake C. A. Best June Los Angeles Calif Treva Taylor Texes Mexico J. D. Ross Louise Avenue New York New England Skyline Drive Sarah Holton The Lake Misa Elsie Walker Nashville, Tenn

Central Friends Social Meeting Tonight

The Wednesday evening group of Central Friends church will meet at 6 oclock at the Silas B Casey home on route 2. The evening circles will lead the devotional program.

Central Friends Group Central Friends Church Silas B. Casey

Church Groups Hold Regular Meetings Across Town

The Woman's Bible class of Archdale M E church meets Thursday at 7 46 at Mrs W H Hayworth's Asheboro highway. Philathea class of Lebanon M P church gathered Monday at Mrs W L Lee's Fisher street with hostesses Mrs Nannie Wood and Mrs C A Jones. Lula Thacker led devotional. 10 members attended. Ward Street Circle No 3 M S Ward Street M and church met Thursday at Mrs J Kirkman's Wrightenberry street. Truth Seekers Baptist class enjoyed a watermelon feast hosted by Mrs L R Pons and Miss Helen Cox at the Pons residence route 5, then toured the tobacco barn to view curing.

Woman's Bible Class Archdale M. E. Church W. H. Hayworth Asheboro Highway Lebanon Ward Street The Missionary Society of J. Kirkman Wrightenberry Street Mast Green Street Baptist Church L. R. Pons Helen Cox Pons Route

Women Of Moose Drill Teams to Meet at Moose Hall

Officers and members of the Women of Moose drill team will meet for practice at the Moose Hall on Wrenn Street at 7 30 this evening.

Moose The Omen of Moose Moose Hall Wrenn Street

Mrs Spady Richardson Returns Home From Franklin Visit

Mrs Spady Richardson has returned to her home in Franklin Virginia after visiting her sister Mrs Clarence Stafford.

Spady Richardson Clarence Stafford Franklin, Va

Arkansas Guests Feted At Party In Kernersville

Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Paddison hosted a picnic supper honoring house guests Mr. and Mrs. Porson Paddison of Blytheville Arkansas. Twenty guests included Au Fair Bridge Club members and spouses with games and contests after a garden reception.

Kernersville J. R. Paddison Porson Paddison Blytheville Ark Au Fair Bridge Club

Miss Frances Comstock Sings Tonight with Ken Murray

Miss Frances Comstock, famed locally for past singing, debuts as guest artist with Ken Murray tonight at 8 30 on WABC. From Hollywood she will test screen and later perform at the Drake hotel Chicago. she is daughter of Mrs Rhett Comstock, formerly Miss Rhett Leach of this city.

Frances Comstock High Point Ken Murray WABC Hollywood Miss Comstock Drake Hotel Chicago Rhett Comstock Rhett Leach Pittsburg Comstock Atwater- Kent

Additional Forums Held At Institute

Delegates at the Parent Teacher Institute in Chapel Hill held more open forums on public schools. Last night’s talk focused on mental hygiene with chair Mrs. Ernest B. Hunter presiding. Leaders included Dr. English Bagby of UNC and Miss Bisié Larson of Durham.

Chapel Hill Parent Ernest B. Hunter Charlotte English Bagby University of North Carolina Bisié Larson Durham

Celebrates Sixth Birthday At Party

Gene Bouldin son of Mr and Mrs David Bouldin of Johnson Street celebrated his sixth birthday yesterday with a party at home About 20 children attended with games contests and a birthday cake afterward.

Gene Bouldin David Bouldin Johnson Street

Three Quarter Wife. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Remedy Ad

An advertisement targets women addressing marital strain and monthly discomfort. It touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy to ease functional disorders and support a woman through motherhood middle age and marriage.

Lydia EB. Pinkham Lydia Pinkraam

Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Boyles Home

The Garden club met Tuesday morning at West Main Street home of Mrs. J W Boyles with associate hostess Mrs. J Clyde Allman. President Mrs. John R Myers chaired the session and Mrs L Harris led the program presenting an article on Cutting and Arranging Flowers.

Garden Club J. W. Boyles West Main Street J. Clyde Allman John R. Myers L. Harris R. D. Bevan G. T. Cochrane Tennyson Douglas Crutchfield Guy Dunley

Missionary Society Meeting At Main Street Church

Mrs A Cox hosted the Janie Tuttle Missionary society at her Spring street home Monday evening assisted by Miss Elsie Farrington. President Mrs Paul Green presided and Mrs Cy Green led a missions devotion. Mrs J Lloyd directed the month’s program followed by a business session and social hour with a salad course.

A. Cox Janie

Grace Lutheran Woman's Auxiliary Meets for Missions

The Woman's auxiliary of Grace Lutheran church met at Mrs. Luther Grimes's home on Lexington Avenue. President Mrs. G. O. Ritchie presided. Mrs. J. W. Peacock led the program on Our Missions Abroad and Rev. B. E. Troutman spoke on India followed by prayer by Mrs. Curtis Conrad.

Grace Lutheran Church Luther Grimes Lexington Avenue G. O. Ritchie J. W. Peacock

Auxiliary Meeting Adds New Member and Honors Grimes

Readings by auxiliary members complemented a business session that welcomed new member Mrs D R Wagner. Guests Mrs W L Myers and Mr and Mrs G B Grimes attended. Mrs Grimes received a gift on her marriage and Mrs G O Ritchie was honored with a framed certificate in memoriam of the late Rev G O Ritchie. Sixteen members were present and refreshments followed.

D. R. Wagner W. L. Myers G. B. Grimes

Local Social News and Visits Across Towns

Miss Ethel Mae Boggs travels to Jacksonville Beach Florida for a week with side trips to Numa Georgia. Mr and Mrs Shela Williamson of Buffalo New York visit the Green family. Mrs Williamson goes on to Asheville with relatives. Mrs Paul Benner returns from a 10 day Washington DC trip. Elizabeth Green visits from High Point to see J C Green. George announces birth of a son to Mr and Mrs George at Fort Smith Arkansas. J C Lloyd and family announce birth of son James Edward at Willowbrook Street home August 6.

Richard Whitaker Morehead City Billy Bellamy Wrightsville Beach Paul Fulp Myrtle Beach Charles Adama Danville Francis Fulp Bessemer City Louise Bellamy Beern Beaufort R. L. Gardner Kernersville Patsy Anne Nellie Mae Linville V. V. Vaughn Jim Jessup Mt. Airy Charlton Torrence Jean Marie Charlton, Jr Gastonia Gid Ring Vance Fulp, Jr Ethel Mae Boggs Jacksonville, Beach Fla Numa Shela Williamson Buffalo N. Y Oy Green Williamson Lillian Yow Ida Mae Yow Louisburg Asheville Walter Abernethy Paul Benner Washington, D. C Elizabeth Green High Point J. C. Green Highland Avenue PD. CC. Parenaent Fort Smith Ark Charles George J. C. Lloyd James Edward J. W. Fritz Willowbrook Street Mary Edna Fritz

Local residents host visitors and travelers weeklong

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Grimes attended a Sunday gathering. Mary Edna will stay a week at the Grimes home. Louise Tate of Columbi a will visit Mrs. Vera Green Phillips on West Main street. Rev Liston Pope and wife with daughter depart for New Haven Conn. after weeks with the Popes and Durham relatives. Mrs. Guy Dudley and daughter from Winston-Salem visit J W Boyles on West Main. Beulah Norment spends a week in Morganton with Mrs. B A Kirksey. John Crowell and wife of North Wilkesboro visit G E Crowell. Mrs. G B Crowell returns from Richmond VA where she was a patient at St Luke's Hospital and had a minor operation. Mr and Mrs Walter Newby went to Richmond Saturday and back Sunday with Mrs Crowell. Friends glad she is recuperating nicely.

J. W. Boyles West Main Street Beulah Norment Morganton N. C B. A. Kirksey John Crowell North Wilkesboro G. E. Crowell G. B. Crowell Richmond St. Luke’s Hospital Walter Newby

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Mrs. Boyles Thomasville Jackson Carter He Carter Altrusa Jessie Mae Young Marie M. Caddell Sedgefield Daisy Spruill Clara J. Cox Springfield Museum OES Penney Laona Laughlin Tennessee Misa Clyde Gilbert Burrus Memorial Hospital Luman Wesley Doggett Margaret Harris Washington Harllee Millan Green Street Baptist Church First Baptist First Baptist Sunday School A. W. Couwnell Thurston Street Archdale Arkansas John Foster Stewart Salisbury Street John Flynt Philip Korner, Jr Isabelle Clarke Kansas City Carl R. Kerner Main Street di Cate Porgon Paddison Meadames Edgar Shore Tom Street D. L. Donnell Mattie Leak Betty Linville Delores Fagg Lake City William Fulp Helen Leonard Jimmie Bodenheimer Belk-Stevens CO Institute Charles Fulp Patty Shull Winston-Salem Ralph R. Fagg Dolores Fagg Avhiee Hammocks Raleigh J. M. Spears Vienna Jim Spears Spears Sara Deaton Asheoro MR. and Mrs. George Ocean Terrace Hotel Wrightsville Beach, N. C John A. Snyder Ocean Front Crepes Chiffons Sole Peggy Anne Shoppe South Main Street
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