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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1937
Page
6
Paris designers reveal skin showing silhouettes for fall and winter with tight bodices, low necklines, and slim daywear. Molyneux, Patou, Rochas, and Chane showcase ankle-length coats and vivid color palettes from Derain green to Florentine red, with directoire influences and extensive embroidery.
Thomasville chair company employees gathered at the Finch farm southeast of the city for a recreation center inspection and afternoon games. Tom Alderman Sykes led activities including soft ball horseshoe and tug of war with prizes awarded before a barbecue supper.
The Highland M E church Woman's Missionary Society will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock at Mrs Ward's home and then proceed to an outdoor outing hosted by Mrs Wal. The A M Idol Philathea class picnic is postponed to a later date.
Members of the Piedmont German club and guests enjoyed an evening of dancing in the Sedgefield Inn dining room to close the summer series. Dan Gregory and his orchestra provided music with vocalists and an electric guitar highlight. Refreshments were served on the terrace between dances. Plans for the fall opening dance at Emerywood club are under way. Mrs. R. B. Terry arrived from Roland Park to visit in New York and Florence, Italy, with her husband Mr. Terry then convalescing in a New York hospital after an arm amputation.
Lloyd Taylor of Asheboro was honored with an eighteenth birthday surprise party at the Gibson club room on North M street. His mother Mrs. E R Taylor hosted the event with games and refreshments after which many guests including Miss Adelieta Briles and several Taylor relatives and friends enjoyed the celebration. Mr Taylor received numerous gifts.
Mrs. A. T. Wishart and her sister Mrs. John L. Woodbury of Louisville Ky with Mrs. George T. Wood Jr and Mrs. B. R. Lyon returned after weekend at Manteo for the Lost Colony founding celebration. Mrs. Woodbury president general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy gave the principal address at U D C Day and plans to stay about two weeks with Mrs. Wishart.
David Cope Elkinton a young Friend from Philadelphia along with Madeleine Robson and Hazel K Wigham of England will speak at Springfield Friends church tomorrow at 7 30 pm Miss Clara I Cox pastor announces Young Friends from High Point Archdale Deep River and Oak Hill are invited and expected to attend to greet the visitors A social hour for fellowship will follow the talks
Margaret Bowles celebrated her tenth birthday Thursday afternoon at her Campbell street home. After games, refreshments were served in the dining room by Mrs. 8. G. Bowles with help from Mrs. A. F. Edwards Mrs. R. P. Perdue and Mise Beulin Brown. Guests included Ruby Gregory Jakie Gregory Elizabeth Hampton Emma Peeler Johnnie Peeler Jack Dailey Herbert Edwards Earl Edwards Mary Elizabeth Wall Charlie Foster Pauline Perdue Anna Bue Perdue and Odis Bowles.
Pattern 5923 provides transfer patterns for a 1 1 2 inch capital alphabet two 7 8 inch lowercase alphabets a 5 8 inch capital alphabet two 5 16 inch lowercase alphabets and motifs plus banding and placement instructions for initials monograms and names. Send 10 cents to The Enterprise Household Arts Dept 259 W 14th Street New York NY with your name address and pattern number.
In Asheboro the Presbyterian church hosted a watermelon feast for Dr. and Mrs. Cothran G. Smith returning from Europe and to bid farewell to Rev. and Mrs. George Ricks. Lynwood Smith welcomed the gathered crowd and expressed the congregation’s regret at Rev. Ricks’s departure. Rev. Ricks received a desk study lamp as a gift.
Mrs Lalah Ross Perkins of Greensboro was chosen president for the coming year. J D Ross of Asheboro became vice president and Lynn Ross Hunt of Pleasant Gardens was named secretary. O L Ross of Pleasant Gardens is treasurer and Esther Ross of Asheboro is historian. About 200 relatives attended the Thursday session with Charles Ross of Raleigh as main speaker. A religious portion was led by Rev Mr Starr of Pleasant Gardens. The gathering concluded with a picnic supper at Pp M.
Miss Betty Prevette hosted a theatre social on Wednesday evening for six couples at the Prevette home on South Fayetteville street after visiting J. G. Prevette's and viewing a picture show. The gathering featured games and informal entertainment at the Jefferson residence.
Fire Chief Clarence Rush and Dr. C A Hayworth returned from Greensboro where they attended the annual firemen's convention in session last week. On Wednesday morning, Mrs Rush Mrs Hayworth and Mrs James Neely motored over to attend the memorial services.
Dr C G Smith pastor of the Presbyterian church and president of the Asheboro Rotary club returned from Europe where he attended the Rotary International convention in Nice France. He spoke at the Central M P church luncheon and distributed souvenirs to Rotarians. Visitors included George Ricks J A Fewell James Neely D Walter Ted Newton. Ed Morris rejoined the club.
The article notes that dogs retain instinctive behavior to circle repeatedly before lying down. This circling helps them settle and find a comfortable spot, reflecting deep evolutionary roots and common pet habits observed in domestic canines.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Millis and daughter Miss Mary Lewis Millis returned from a week in the western North Carolina mountains visiting Blowing Rock Brevard and Hendersonville. Numerous residents and visitors are noted at Paradise Point Atlantic City New York Saratoga Springs and Washington trips and family gatherings.
Doris of Greensboro returns from a 10 day stay at Miami and Miami Beach. Miss Ruth Royals of Trinity, 12, underwent emergency appendix surgery Sunday at Guilford General Hospital and is recovering well. Mesdames Babcock, Davis, and Conrad attended a sequence of pre nuptial events in Greensboro honoring Rebecca Webster whose marriage to T. W. Collier Jr. is set for Wednesday afternoon at 4.
A practical repair kit for rubber waders offers a nine inch by one yard piece of patching cloth, rubber cement, and full instructions. Packaged in a small fiber tube weighing eight ounces this kit aims to fix holes snagged by hooks or briars quickly.
Mr and Mrs Rupert T Pickens return Saturday from Albany New York where they visited Mrs I R Davidson and her son and daughter in law Mrs William Munyan former High Point residents Master Andy Pickens stayed with Aunt Miss Mary Mungan on Montlieu avenue during their absence
The Friendly Garden Club will gather Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs J Reed on Hayworth Springs road for an afternoon meeting.
A reader asks whether to continue dating a boy against her father’s wishes. The columnist urges talking with the father, noting fair or unfair attitudes, and suggests keeping relationships at home to keep parents informed and supportive.
The text notes secret friendships and love affairs often fail to be satisfying. It emphasizes worry and the added glamour of secrecy, suggesting hidden meetings heighten tension despite uninteresting outcomes.
The excerpt counsels regarding parental consent in friendships and potential engagements. It argues fathers may listen to reason, want their children to marry well, and warns that secret liaisons invite gossip and harm reputations. It stresses honesty, open discussion, and aligning with parental guidance for a successful union.
A reader warns someone about risking their name and future happiness on an inexpensive affair, urging prudence in pursuit of lasting friendship and marriage. The note stresses the value of trustworthy companionship over fleeting passion.
Phil Spitalny writes on the marriage versus career question within his all-woman orchestra. He notes a no marriage clause was revoked by a majority of the players and argues home life can command stronger pull than professional pursuits, while acknowledging exceptions.
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