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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1937

Page

6

Mid-Week Garden Club Christmas Party at Millis Home

The Mid-Week Garden club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. J. E. Millis’s home on Forest Hill Drive with about 25 members attending. Miss Bess Munroe gave a talk on Christmas customs, a vocal duet was performed, and Mrs. Hoke Bullard won a crystal rose vase in a holiday contest.

Millis Garden Club J. E. Millis Forest Hill Drive England Munroe Hoke Bullard Miss Munroe Mesdames R. T. Amos H. I. Coffield Elizabeth H. Covington C. H. Ellis Valette J. Harris B. T. Harrison Horace Haworth H. T. Hudson Frank Hunsucker I. P. Ingle W. L. Jackson Lamar McCallum H. A. Millis Forrest Murray Seborn Perry John Pickett W. T. Powell W. A. Sherrod R. B. Terry W. B. Thomas Fred Thomas Charles Perry E. H. Blackard J. Gurney Briggs Hostess

Amusing Book Reviewed For Tea and Topics

Mrs. Ernest Wall hosted the Tea and Topics gathering at Hillcrest Drive where Mrs. W. W. Idol reviewed King Lehr Helen Drexel Lehr's reminiscences of her husband. The Four Hundred humor figure is depicted with a Gay Nineties flair. Dessert coffee followed as members and guests enjoyed the program.

Ernest Wall Hillcrest Drive Logan Porter W. W. Idol King Lehr Helen Drexel Lehr America Four Hundred W. F. Clayton H. D. Sears W. F. Armfield R. H. Sechrest J. 8. Marsh J. T. Weaver Horace Haworth C. E. Sheloff Nancy K. Poston R. M. Andrews Coe A. G. Douglas C. EB. Diffendale R. N. Dodson Danville, Va

Girl Scout Council Adopts Constitution At Meet Here

High Point Girl Scout Council adopted a new constitution and by laws at a meeting at Mrs. Catherine Raymonds home. The document set council size between 15 and 30 with three unexcused absences dropping a member. Current membership stands at 29 with three new members Franklin Welch Grady Stroupe and David Cauble.

Girl Scout Council High Point Girl Scout Council Catherine Raymond North Main Street Matt Wall Mesdames Franklin Welch Grady Stroupe David Cauble Charles Hodgin Presbyterian Church

Women Of Moose Plan Xmal Holiday Cheer

Women of Moose met at Moose hall on North Main describing plans for Christmas packages to Moosehaven and Mooseheart, including gifts for five adopted Mooseheart children. Mrs. Hewat and Mrs. Heilig lead the committees. A bingo party and pie supper next Wednesday at the hall support a Christmas dinner for High Point Day Nursery children.

Women of Moose Moose Hall North Main Street Myrtle Hewat Catherine Smith Grand Recorder Moosehaven Mooseheart Hewat Mamie Heilig High Point Day Nursery

Wested Choir to Present Fourth Annual Christmas Program

The Wested Choir of Woman's College will perform its fourth annual Christmas program Sunday afternoon December 12 at five in Aycock auditorium. The 120 voice choir, directed by the organ professor, is known statewide for carol favorites. The program features a carol by alumna Hermoine Warlick Richorn and piano by Miss Keth Drake and Miss Kathryn Tate with Miss Gertrude Clark on organ. Officers are Miss Kathryn Tate president, Jane Grier vice president, and Germaine Young secretary-treasurer.

Greensboro Wested Woman's College Aycock Mary T Hermoine Warlick Richorn Charles Hanson Towne Keth Drake Scotland Kathryn Tate Wichita Kansas Gertrude Clark High Point Jane Grier Statesville Gera’‘ne Young, Angier

Willing Workers meet at Mrs Dennis home this evening

The Willing Workers class plans its monthly gathering at Mrs. Maite Dennis 629 Cable Street at 7 30 with Miss Estelle Elliott and Mrs. L W Chesson as associate hostesses. Also Ran kin Memorial church Ladies Aid sponsor a glass blowing exhibit at 7 30 in the vacant building beside the theatre in West End. A small charge will be collected for church work and the public is invited.

Maite Dennis Cable’street Estelle Elliott Elliott L. W. Chesson Dennis Ladies’ Aid Society Rankin Memorial Church West End

Visiting relative and local recovery updates

R N Dodson of oge visits sister Mrs pittendale on Edgedale drive this week. Claude E York recovers satisfactorily at Burrus Memorial hospital after an appendectomy performed Monday and now receives visitors.

R. N. Dodson of Oge Pittendale Edgedale Drive Claude E. York Burrus Memorial Hospital

Brigadier Club Elects Officers At Gibson clubrooms

Brigadier club members elected Vernon Idol Jr as president succeeding Edwin Rankin. Wayne Garner becomes vice president. Joe Crowder secretary. Edwin Watkins treasurer. Bill Taylor publicity chairman. The new slate plans a busy year with social events alongside regular activities.

Brigadier Club Gibson North Main Street Vernon Idol, Jr Edwin Rankin Wayne Garner G. I. Humphreys, Jr Joe Crowder Frank Parker Edwin Watkins Curtis Newton Bill Taylor Bill Forster

Mrs Hartzell Hosts Entre Nous Club Tea

Mrs. Howard S. Hartzell welcomed Entre Nous members at her Guilford avenue home for an afternoon meeting. Autumn decorations featuring leaves and berries adorned the living room while two rock tables saw play. salad and sweets were served to guests Mesdames Beavans Cummings Rankin Terry Walser Kearns Clark and Overman.

Entre Nous Club Howard S. Hartzell Guilford Avenue Mesdames W. C. Beavans B.S. Cummings A. M. Rankin L. R. Terry Z. I. Walser Gurney Kearns 8. C. Clark C. B. Overman

Household Arts Club Meeting at Mrs Hinkle’s Home

Members of the Household Arts club gathered at Mrs Minnie Hinkle’s Louise Avenue home for needlecraft and refreshments served with her daughter Mrs R L Conrad assisting. The group planned a Christmas party for December 16 at Mr T G Shelton’s home with “Buddies” names revealed that evening.

Household Arts Club Minnie Hinkle Louise Avenue T. G. Shelton Mesdames C. F. Grissom J. H. Womble J. R. Montgomery Fred L. Ingram Sam Dutton John T. Ellis N. E. Russell W. D. Sale, Sr Claude Ellington

Denton Social Notes Highlight Local Thanksgiving Visits

Local residents and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lanier, Miss Virginia Curry, Miss Kathleen Hart, and others share Thanksgiving and weekend visits across Harmony Thomasville Greensboro Durham and Asheville. Families like the Clyatts Griffis and Crawfords are mentioned with extended trips and holidays. Notable moves include Tom Kearns and Jamis taking positions in Washington DC and Hazel Hoover visiting relatives in Denton.

Arthur Lanier Lanier J. T. Sexton Louis Crawford Thomasville Clarence Clyatt Augusta Clyatt C. C. Clyatt Virginia Curry High Point College Denton Nancy Ann Crawford Vernon Cashatt Linda Campbell Asheville Jack Wallace Bill Campbell Walnut Cove Tom Kearns Jamis Washington, D. C Ksathleen Hart Rosetta Saintsing Howell Harrison Kathleen Frank Greensboro Sally Mae Frank Frances Boyd Sarah Boyd H. A. Purnell Hazel Hoover C. A. Hoover J. W. Cherry H. B. Golder Shirley Ann Richmond, Va Tom Anderson

Duke Alumni Meet to Hear Dean Green in Davidson County

Duke alumni in Davidson county gather for a second yearly meeting at the Methodist Hut Randolph Street Thomasville. Dr. W. K. Green dean of curriculum at Duke speaks at 6 30 pm on Duke University its past accomplishments and present needs.

Thomasville Duke Davidson County Randolph Street W. K. Green Duke University

Dear Miss Mansfield Advice on a First Date Mistake

A sixteen year old asks what to do after dating a stranger with a bad hometown rep. The counselor urges politeness, a firm decline when contacted again, and frank parental involvement. Emphasizes caution with strangers and maintaining high standards to protect reputation.

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Entering New Friends With Parents Early

A columnist urges young women to introduce new friends to their parents promptly and to host them at home often, arguing it fosters good judgment and safer social choices. The advice emphasizes parental familiarity and prudent companionship.

Negro hunted after Linwood shooting in Lexington

Lexington dispatch reports Henry Click, colored, sought by county officers after a Thursday night shooting at Ernest Clodfelter’s Linwood home. Jesse Lee Hairston, also colored, was wounded with a front shoulder entry and back shoulder exit, claiming the assailant was a man entering a door. Local inquiries yielded little information as many denied knowledge of the incident.

Lexington Davidson County Henry Click Jesse Lee Hairston Ernest Clodfelter Linwood Hairston

DeMolay Dance Opens Holiday Festivities In Sedgefield

The DeMolay athletic division plans a pre holiday dance at Sedgefield on Friday December 17 to inaugurate a district holiday season. Expect many young dancers from Greensboro Winston-Salem chapters with a popular orchestra to provide music. Sponsors to be announced.

The Order of DeMolay Sedgefield Greensboro Winston-Salem

Thomasville U. D. C. Hears Retiring President General

The Thomasville United Daughters of the Confederacy hosted a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. James E. Lambeth's Randolph Street home. Guest speaker was Mrs. John L. Woodbury of Louisville, retiring UDC president general, who spoke on her El mira trip and Confederate memorial work.

Thomasville Brierfield United Daughters of the Confederacy James E. Lambeth Randolph Street J. A. Palmer F. I. Alexander John L. Woodbury Louisville High Point Sallie McCracken FE. J. Poe Lambeth Woodbury Elmira N. Y National Cemetery Claudius McGowan Plymouth Crosses North Carolina J. F. Hayden James FE. Lambeth Richmond H. N. Phillips J. H. Allred Stonewall Jackson Carpenter

Mrs Marr Hosts Sans Souci Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs Frank Marr entertained the Sans Souci bridge club and guests at her home Thursday afternoon. Three tables played contract bridge with the high score prize, a breakfast cloth, awarded to Mrs Walter.

Frank Marr Sans Souci

Thursday Night club hosts Lucy Hazelwood dinner bridge

Miss Lucy Hazelwood entertained the Thursday Night club at her home with a three course dinner and bridge. Miss Ruth Martin won high score candy, Mrs John Crowell took second in a crystal candy jar, and visitors prize handkerchiefs went to Mrs Harry Culp. Guests included Mrs John Crowell, Mrs Harry Culp, and Misses Annie Mae Atwater Ruth Thomson Agnes Herndon Ruth Martin Fanny Glenn Elder Lucille Holden.

Lucy Hazelwood Ruth Martin John Crowell Harry Culp Annie Mae Atwater Ruth Thomson Agnes Herndon Fanny Glenn Elder Lucille Holden

Christmas carols open Main Street PTA meeting

The sixth and seventh grades sang during the regular Main Street PTA meeting held at the school with Mrs. C. W. Gilliam presiding. Miss Booth led the carols and sang a solo "Tell Me the Story of Jesus" as Mrs. R. B. Green spoke on the homelife of Jesus. Attendance honors went to Miss Lilian Yow, Miss Clara Harrison, and Miss Vera Dixon from the primary, grammar, and high school groups.

Main Street Parent-Teacher Association C. W. Gilliam Booth Jesus R. 8. Green Lilian Yow Clara Harrison Vera Dixon

City Hall Sells Government Rat Poison Saturday

Rat poison mixed to government specifications will be sold at city hall on Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 o clock.

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Woman’s College Coats Moffitt's North Main Mrs. Hartzell Mrs. Hinkle Denton News Dean Green Marjorie Mansfield Marjorie Mansfield Miss Mansfield Featuring Tommy Peace Louise Revell DeMolay Thomasville U. D. C Toyland Elegawical Toys AS Toys
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