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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1938

Page

6

Mrs W Powell Hosts Bridge Luncheon for Miss Hayworth

Mrs. W T Powell entertained a group of friends at 526 Parkway to honor Miss Katharine Hayworth. Eleven at bridge in the morning and five tables for a two course luncheon with gardenia decor followed. top scorer was Mrs. Jack Thomas with Mrs. Charles W McAnally second.

Katharine Hayworth W. T. Powell Miss Hayworth Parkway Jack Thomas Charles W. McAnally Fach Powell Lees Mise Hayworth Mesdames A. M. Rankin, Jr Ben Cooper Amos Kearns A. B. Henry Elizabeth H. Covington Grattan Foy James W. Foote Matt Wall Mary Elizabeth Long Seborn Perry Jake Froelich Philip Davis S. Saunders Harold Bennett Charlies Kearns C. A. Kirkman Mise Agnes Crowder

Final Of Summer Ladies Bridge At Emerywood Club

Fourteen bridge tables were in play at Emerywood country club for the bi weekly ladies party. Prize winners included Mrs J B Bolt for the club prize, Mrs E G Spier guest award, and Miss Maude Sepp Carraway junior prize. Fifty six ladies attended and many stayed for luncheon. non members may attend the initial fall activities to be announced in September.

Emerywood Country Club Mesdames C. B. Lehmann J. H. McCall J. B. Bolt E. G. Spier

Miss Shields Bride Elect Honored At Frost Miscellaneous Shower

Miss Regina Frost hosted a lively shower for Miss Elizabeth Shields and her fiancé John S. Jessup Jr of Greensboro. The green and white decor featured clematis, a bridal doll centerpiece, and gifts including a linen luncheon cloth. Games, prizes, a watermelon feast, and dancing followed with many couples present.

Miss Shields Miss Frost Regina Frost Elizabeth Shields John S. Jessup, Jr Greensboro Frost Mies Shields Sion Prises Betty Idol Helen Bolling Mr. Jessup Margaret Shields Tom Harvey Nell Holton Whitman Kearns Helen Rae Holton Fred Cox, Jr Virginia Dixon Elmer Warren Edith Vance Bill Wall Margaret Dixon Jack Royalle Iris Rose Gibson Jack Gibson Elsie J. Massey Nelson MccAbee Edna Wood Carl Cooper Norma Graham Bruce Thorburn Martha Idol James Hutton John Stanley Charles Harville Zeb Warner

Death of Mrs Corrigan in Toronto Ontario

News reached here last night of the death of Mrs. William Corrigan at her Toronto home. Her son J. J. Corrigan and Mrs. Corrigan of this city were called to Toronto by her illness and were with her when she died. She is survived by Mr. Corrigan and a daughter.

William Corrigan Toronto Ont Canada J. J. Corrigan Corrigan Mr. Corrigan

Girl Scout Council Meeting Postponed to Thursday

The Girl Scout Council meeting set for tomorrow morning has been postponed to next Thursday. All council members are asked to note the date change.

Girl Scout Council

Whitaker Child Feted On Second Birthday

Donald Richard Whitaker celebrated his second birthday at home on Edgeworth Street. Guests include Jimmy Hardison Johnnie Adams Harold Roy Jr Sheppard Ray Hamlet and Tressie Terrel. The party featured games ice cream cake and colored mints with each child receiving a favor and gifts.

Donald Richard Whitaker Edgeworth Street Jimmy Hardison Johnnie Adams Harold and Roy, Jr Sheppard Ray Hamlet Tressie Therrel Donald

Blair Clan Sets Seventh Annual Meeting At Springfield

The Blair clan will hold its seventh annual meeting on Sunday September 4 at the Springfield meeting-house. The gathering starts at 3 p m and will be followed by a picnic supper. Tully Blair of Winston-Salem is president.

Blair Springfield Tully Blair Winston-Salem

Young People's Group Meets in Church Social

The August 30 gathering of the Young People’s Missionary Circle at Mrs. W. L. Lee’s Fisher Street home featured Ruby Bryant as president and Ruth King leading the program titled Fellowship Furtherance Through Loyalty. Annie Bryant was elected secretary and Wanda King as assistant secretary, with Christmas cards collected for China and a future question box planned. Pilgrim Holiness Willing Workers plan a September 1 meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dorothy Nance’s home, rain or shine. Green Street Woman’s Missionary Society executive meeting at Mrs. M. W. Buser’s Richardson Street home has been postponed indefinitely.

Young Peoples Missionary Circle W. L. Lee Fisher Street Ruby Bryant Ruth King Nell Montgomery Doris King Annie Bryant Wanda King China Lula Thacker F E. B. Barnes Pilgrim Holiness Class Pilgrim Holiness Church Dorothy Nance Weat Davia Street Green Street

Local residents share travels births and deaths in brief notices

Mr and Mrs J Frank Slaydon and children return from Myrtle Beach Murrells Inlet and Brook Green Gardens visiting Mrs P R Larrimore Conway S C Miss Elsie Gates returns from summer school at Cullowhee Charlie Loftin visits Sarasota and back Mr and Mrs Olen Wrenn after Carolina Beach trip guest of Dr Yelton Mrs A Mack Jarvis announce birth of Bobby Shelton August 29 at 1907 Bencint St Floyd Teague guests en route Decatur Ga Mrs W L Hunt returns from Folly Beach Isle of Palms and Charleston Howard and Ruth Blackwell visit Pacolet D C Eshelman family return from Bar Harbor Cape Cod Helen to Burlington Frances to New York City Red Sykes mother Mrs W G Sykes dies at Star H H Foust hosts W E Eathem and Wilma Baltimore remains noted.

J. Frank Slaydon Myrtle Beach Murrell Intlet Brook Green Gardens P. R. Larrimore Conway 8. C Floyd Teague Decatur Boston New York Atlantic City Host Harris J. A. Eshelman Frances Helen Johnson Street Bar Harbor Cape Cod Burlington New York City

How Women in Their 40s Can Attract Men Advice

A vintage advice piece suggests women in their forties seek vitality and confidence to appeal to men. It promotes Lydie E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic to boost pep and vivacity, framing the product as reliable for improving mood and life enjoyment.

Lydie E. Pinkham Chen Finkham

Women leaders to speak at North Carolina Young Democrats breakfast

Mrs May T Evans heads a list of speakers at the seventh annual North Carolina Young Democrats convention breakfast on September 19 in Durham. Other speakers include Mrs Charles W White Mrs Elizabeth Proctor and past presidents Bessie Phoenix and May Evans with Miss Mae Oliver and Mrs T W Watson also addressing attendees.

Durham North Carolina Young Democrats Charles W. White Gastonia Aub Ceut Elizabeth Proctor Lumberton Bessie B. Phoenix Wake County May Thompson Evans

Miss Pollock Returns Home After Extended Visit

Mary Perry Pollock accompanied by her brother De Courcy Pollock leaves for Fort Myers Florida after an extended visit with her grandfather L. J. Ingram and relatives. Her engagement to Howell Quintard Heath of Sumter DC is announced and several parties are planned in Fort Myers before her October 4 wedding at the Presbyterian church. Miss Pollock formerly lived in High Point with many friends and relatives planning to attend.

Mary Perry Pollock DeCourcy Pollock Fort Myers Fla L. J. Ingram Miss Pollock Howell Quintard Heath Sumter D. C High Point

Mounted Girl Scout Troop Plans Formation

Mr and Mrs David T Yow and daughter Retey hosted a luncheon for Mrs Gladys Garten at their Fedgedale Drive home this afternoon. Mrs Garten of the Mary Lee Riding Academy will outline plans to form a mounted Girl Scout troop at a later meeting hosted by Miss Betsy Vowts, with about six local scouts expected.

David T. Yow Retey Yow Fedgedale Drive Gladys Garten Mary Lee Sedgefield

Amana May Eotap Float For Parade

A. H. Holton announces the Pageant of Progress parade invites any business, group, or individual to build float entries. Cast entries must be registered by Saturday noon at Pageant Headquarters. The parade moves Monday at 11 30 from near the Presbyterian church toward North Hamilton streets and Woodrow avenue with high public interest.

A. H. Holton High Point College Stadium High Point Holton Presbyterian Church Johnson and North Hamilton Woodrow Avenue

Linigh Women Buy On Average Many Pairs of Shoes

An estimate suggests Linigh women purchase a sizable number of shoe pairs each year. The data implies strong consumer demand among Linigh residents for footwear, reflecting broader shopping habits in the region.

Linigh

Fragmentary newspaper snippet references Enterprise column

An unreadable fragment mentions questions about problems directed to March and care of The Enterprise. The readable text is sparse and provides no clear events, names, or dates beyond the generic reference to a column or inquiry.

Mar

Dear Miss Mansfield Advice on budget for spendthrift mother

A twenty five year old woman asks how to control her mother’s overspending after six years of caregiving. The columnist advises the daughter to handle marketing and household expenses, give a small pin money allowance, and clearly explain that saving is necessary and spending must be limited to personal needs. The goal is to reduce unnecessary purchases and teach frugality while sharing duties.

Miss Mansfield Tam

Personal budget supervision promised for home security

The speaker urges direct personal oversight of the family budget as the only path to security and peace of mind, noting that after a long workday people prefer not to tackle household problems. The message emphasizes practical budgeting as essential for stability.

MicKenney Delivers Clever Bridge Play Against Strong Defense

A. M. Sobel, director of the American Contract Bridge League, plays in the event and notes a difficult contract worked by MicKenney. The declarer navigates a demanding sequence, forcing a win with two spades after a forced ace discard, and West’s final heart lead yields the contract despite East’s refusal to sacrifice the diamond honor.

A. M. Sobel Tlays West Deeclarer

Card Play Details in No Trump Contract Duel

The article analyzes a bridge hand where the West player counters a no trump contract shown by the South hand. A sequence includes eight of spades, a refused jack by Fast, spades led to dummy, and a diamond return leading to multiple wins and ducking plays by Bari and Sobel.

Sobel West South Bari East

Get-Together Club Picnic at Guilford Battleground

Members of the Get-Together club and their families held a regular meeting as a picnic at Guilford Battleground and lake on Tuesday evening. About 20 people attended enjoying a picnic supper along with swimming and boating.

Guilford Battleground and Lake

Contract Problem Six Diamonds Line of Play

A bridge problem asks how declarer can make six diamonds. The hand shown includes entries like iAQE6S A J75 75402 and Ks 106 10987 with long suits and a tricky line. The solution reveals a simple line of play to make the contract.

Declarer

Allen Jay Glee Club Plans Evening Rehearsal

The Allen Jay glee club will meet this evening at 7:30 at Allen Jay High School for a rehearsal. All members are urged to attend.

Allen Jay Glee Club Allen Jay High School Glee Club

Thomasville Party Honors Visitor From Durham

Miss Amanda Wall hosted a party for Eleanor Rankin of Durham at her Cramer Street home. Guests included Miss Rankin and a group of local teens with dancing, games, prizes, and refreshments. Rankin received a gift from the hostess as the event celebrated her visit to the Lambeth family.

Thomasville Durham Eleanor Rankin Amanda Wall Cramer Street F. S. Lambeth Wilma Wall Prises Madge Peace Reid Howard

Wallburg Schools Open Season Tomorrow

Wallburg Consolidated schools will start the new term tomorrow with registration at 8:30 AM. About 450 students are expected to register and class organization will take most of the morning. High school students should bring book rental fees. Interior work was done on the schools during the summer. H F Pardue is principal.

Wallburg H. F. Pardue

Los Angeles Aircraft Makers Report Unfilled Orders

With books closed for the fret half of 1938, four major Los Angeles area factories reported over 68.29 million dollars in unfilled orders last week.

Los Angeles

Skier Adjusts Stance on Slope Dynamics

A skier leans forward during descent and shifts backward to tackle an incline, demonstrating adaptive body positioning to maintain balance and traction on varying terrain.

Randolph Republicans Open Campaign With Jonas as Keynote

Asheboro August 31 Republicans of Randolph open their campaign September 3 with Charles Jonas of Lincolnton as U S Senate keynote speaker. Meeting begins promptly at 2 30 P M with standard business and recognitions. A I Ferree chairman says prizes await three oldest Republicans and the precinct with the largest young Republican turnout.

Asheboro Randolph Jonas Lincolnton U. S. Senate A. I. Ferree

Chicago Produce Butter Price Report

Chicago August 31 butter prices held steady at 1 960.555 cents per pound. Fat and egg product quotes showed no change with 9 699 units traded and unchanged figures across the board.

Chicago

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Mrs. W . Powell Ontario Boxwood Gardens BR. F. Roger Blair Clan Western Union Church Social Young People’s Group Elsie Gates Western Carolina Teachers’ College Cullowhee Charlies Loffin M. Hitt Loftin Sarasota Fila Olen Wrenn Carolina Beach Dr. Yelton Mrs A. Mack Jarvis Bobby Shelton Bencint Street W. L. Hunt Fourth Street Folly Beach Isle of Palme Charleston Howard Ruth Blackwell Pacolet Edith Margaret Myers Cable Street Red” Sykes W. G. Sykes Star H. H. Foust Lexington Avenue W. E. Eathem Pemet Wilma Baltimore May T. Evans Florida Amana MicKenney Western Beef United Market Fresh Fish and Meats North Main Street Alma Founte Frank Jones Decie Chambers Tives Sanford and Carbo Marie Jones Green Phillips Tuasda Chimney RB Earl, Jr D. Jester Maie Snell Ces Griffin B. H. Williamson G. T. Alexander Tommy Ala G. Marshall Hoover Ville Long Island Atlantic Washington Herbert Jobncom Manorville Washi Annie Thomas Lottie May Vir Bule Wagram Merry Neal Mary Lots J Kinneywood Emma Adame Charles Jonas Keyno Point Area Plaud Tsai
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