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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1936

Page

11

Miss Marion Allen Honored At West Farriss picnic

Miss Marion Allen of myfield Massachusetts and Miss ith Allen of Providence were honored at a Sunday evening picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. McEwen on West Farriss avenue. Guests included Miss Jane Hess Weaver and Miss Sarah Denny of Rocky Mount along with several couples and gentlemen friends.

Isses Allen New England Mrs. McEwen Marion Allen Myfield Mass Ith Allen Providence W. B. McEwen West Farriss Avenue

Unwittingly Foster Dislike of School by Criticism

Olive Roberts Barton discusses issues in Going to School and how parental and teacher criticism shapes children's attitudes. The article argues that sympathy at home can undermine self-reliance and that children must learn to cope with school demands to grow, with mothers urged to curb overprotective support.

NEA Service Espe Ny Olive Rob Barton Olive Roberts Barton Billy Jessie Misson

Junior Y M C A boys back from Washington visit

Eighteen junior boys of the local Y M C A led by Edgar Hartley Sr returned from a three day trip to Washington DC. They toured the Congressional Library Capitol Union Depot and viewed transport planes and Washington Monument Mount Vernon Smithsonian Glen Echo Park Arlington Fort Myer and Lincoln Memorial before stopping at Grand Caverns Virginia. The trip may become an annual event for the Y M C A.

Edgar Hartley, Sr Washington, D.C Hartley Washington Congressional Library Capitol Building Union Depot Fountain Washington's Monument Mount Vernon Smithsonian Institute Zoo Glen Echo Park Arlington Cemetery Fort Myer Lincoln Memorial Grand Caverns Virginia

The Lady Wins Chicago Engagement Cause

Peter Kokich 22 was questioned after doctors pumped Eloise Shoulders 19 to save her from poison she swallowed amid a quarrel. He explained he wanted a white wedding dress, she preferred pink, and a sergeant asked which color would be worn.

Chicago Peter Kokich Eloise Shoulders

Mrs I G Greer Jr Honored At Bridge Shower In Thomasville

Mrs I G Greer Jr the former Virginia Boyles was honored with a bridge shower hosted by Mrs Joe Boyles Jr at 200 Fisher Ferry street. Twenty five guests attended as six bridge tables competed for prizes including a manicure set and bath salts. The event featured summer flowers, two refreshment courses, and gifts for the honoree. Local society notes list several visitors and absences in Thomasville.

Thomasville I. G. Greer, Jr Virginia Boyles Joe Boyles, Jr le Temps Club Fisher Ferry Street B. E. White Nancy Eyser Paul Benner

Bridge Party At Mrs Garner's On Colonial Drive

Friday afternoon Ace of Clubs members and guests enjoyed a bridge party at Mrs J F Garner's Colonial drive home. Three tables in the living room featured late summer flowers with prizes including a salt and pepper set the high score. Visitors' award vase went to Mrs P M Sherrill and Miss Julia Brown Jennings awaiting her marriage to Clarence F Gibson.

Ace of Clubs Bridge J. F. Garner Colonial Drive R. K. Farrington P. M. Sherrill Julia Brown Jennings Clarence F. Gibson John R. Myers Charles F. Phillips W. E. Tomlinson Alvah Boyles Paul Hassler Walter

Pegram Upton Vows On August 15 Announced

Miss Mary Upton of Randleman married Mr. William Pegram of Greensboro on August 15 in Danville Virginia. Rev. E G Hill officiated. Mrs Pegram is the Upton daughter and attended Randleman High School. Mr Pegram works at White Oak Print Works. Also notes births, visits, and local society events.

Zelpha P. Long Virginia Hardin T. V. Rochelle J. L. Hardin Sedgefield Greensboro Danville Randleman Mary Upton William Pegram Danvills E. G. Hill Pegram John Upton Randleman High School D. 8S. Pegram Kernersville The White Oak Print Works Dc. A. Bowman Sarah Florence Paul Bell Washington, D. C W. F. Manson and Sons Joseph and Billy J. W. Fox Verne Floyd New York City Long Island Beach Margaret Newlin Myrtle Asheboro Ruby Tysor Charles M. Tysor Erect N. C Dallas K. Rich O. Elmer Rich Mount Olive Church J. W. Honeycutt Coleridge Mendelssohn Lester Rich Ray Tysor Miss Tysor Greensboro Teachers College Rich Buie’s Creek South Cox Street

Miss Willie Mae Myers to wed Van Richardson in fall

A kitchen shower and bridge party honored Miss Willie Mae Myers hosted by Mrs. Vann Kaney and Mrs. Clifton Black on Lexington road. Prizes were awarded at bingo and a salad course followed. Guests included Eva Myers Mary Marlowe Mozelle Clinard Hannah Mae Clinard and several household hosts.

Willie Mae Myers van Waldron Richardson Vann Kaney Clifton Black Lexington Road Miss Myers Eva Myers Mary Marlowe Mozelle Hannah

Birth Control Literature Approved by Southeastern Women

The Southeastern Conference of the Business and Professional Women's clubs backed mailing birth control information by licensed physicians hospitals and clinics. Delegates urged amending prohibitory laws to promote vigorous healthy population and supported war profits removal and school standards in the south. Miss Charl Ormond Williams urged action on conditions in cities. Mrs Lu Brown Gregg was elected SE federation chair. Charleston S C chosen for 1938 conference.

Miami Beach Fila Southeastern Conference Business and South S. C

Ladies Aid Society August Meeting at M P Church

Kernersville notes show nine members and one visitor at the M P church Ladies Aid August meeting with readings, a short business session, treasurer and secretary reports, and refreshments. September gathering set for Mrs John Linville’s home.

Kernersville Ladies Aid Society of the M. P. Church O. V. Linville Pearl Dean John Linville Sallie Matt Marshall Sarah Deaton Greenville N. C East Carolina Teachers College G. M. Whicker Dorothy Virginia Whicker Helen Cline Mary Edwards Asheville Vesper King M. W. King, Jr Mr. King Fairmont James Edgar Shore City Memorial Hospital Winston-Salem Bess Esther McKaughn Noriie Sowers Lexington Myrtle Beach

Peggy J Kanoy Celebrates Her Third Birthday

Peggy Joyce Kanoy celebrated her third birthday at a Saturday afternoon party hosted by Mrs H A Kanoy. Attendees included Polly Stout Patsy Jane Bundy Patsy Wells Betty Lou Griffith June Carol Winn Nancy Cook and others. Peggy Joyce received many attractive gifts as stories were read after games.

Peggy Joyce H. A. Kanoy H. E. Crawford Peggy Joyce Kaney Polly Stout Patsy Jane Bundy Patsy Wells Betty Lou Griffith June Carol Winn Nancy Cook Billy Ray Byrd Billy Balkeum Billy Farr Hatley Harvey Wood Bobby Culler

Local Girls Return From Camp Deerwood Tuesday

High Point girls Anna Tomlinson Mary Sue Brigge and Mary Wilson Wall are due back Tuesday after two months at Camp Deerwood. Charlotte Denny of Rocky Mount will visit Miss Tomlinson. Mae Kirkman who served as music counsellor departs with her mother Mrs P V Kirkman and Miss Dorothy Kirkman for Bryson City before homeward trip.

High Point Camp Deerwood Anna Tomlingen Mary Sue Brigge Mary Wilson Wall Charlotte Denny Rocky Mount Anna Tomlinson Mae Kirkman P. V. Kirkman Dorothy Kirkman Bryson City

State bids to open August provision contracts

Raleigh August 22 A B Brower director of the Division of Purchase and Contract announced bids will be opened here August 31 on contracts to furnish various supplies to the state.

Raleigh Brower Division of Purchase and Contract

Ivey Family Returns From Flint Visit

Beach 8 C reports Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Ivey and son and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ivey returned from Flint Michigan where they visited their son Dewey Ivey. Mrs. A. M. Floyd visited sister Mrs. W. A. Nixon at Climax recently.

Watermelon Queen Crowned at Farmers Feast Picnic

Mrs. C. H. Caddell wears the crown as Watermelon Queen at the annual Watermelon Feast during the Farmers and Dairyman's civic organization picnic. Eight bridesmaids accompanied her. Mrs. Caddell is a member of the local Altrusa club.

C. H. Caddell Farmer's and Dairyman’s

Mrs Gilbert Clinard Hosts Bridge Club At Home

Mrs. Gilbert Clinard entertained her bridge club at her home Friday afternoon with two tables in play and summer flowers as decoration. Mrs. Morris Jones won high score and a dusting powder prize. Guests included Elliott Wood, Jane Hess Weaver, Sarah Denny, Frances Lambeth, Mildred Crowder, John Whitescarver, E W Freeze Jr, Howard Marsh, Phillip Davis and Bertha S Barbee’s daughter-in-law Mrs Dough W Smith of Nashville is due Monday night.

Gilbert Clinard Morris Jones

Perkinsons Head to New York for Several Days

Mr and Mrs M Z Perkinson depart for New York City today where they will spend several days observing sights and staying at local hotels before returning home.

M. Z. Perkinson New York City

Laymon Sprye Feted On Tenth Birthday At Attractive Party

Mrs G C Sprye hosted a Saturday afternoon party on Worth avenue for her son Laymon turning ten. Guests played games with prize winners Jimmy Martin and James Edward Hayes. A lawn table displayed a large pink and green birthday cake as ice cream and cake were served by the host and helpers. Several local children attended and Mrs Rupert Pickens remains a patient at Burrus Memorial hospital recovering from treatment.

G. C. Sprye Worth = avenue Laymon Jimmy Martin James Edward Hayes Sprye O. H. Frazier W. L. Keller Nellie Ingram Peggy Francis Floyd Betty Hines Clarence, Jr Margaret Bobby Pendergrass Tommy Wrenn Wanda Richard Eller Nancy Jane Shepherd Mary Ann Ingram Rupert Pickens Burrus Memorial Hospital

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