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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
5
A fragment from a social page shows a romantic verse about gifts from the sea and skies, followed by a long list of names including Walker, Gilliam, Mann, Baxter, Idol, and many others, likely attendees or contributors to the event or section. The piece blends verse with a roster of local residents and families in a social column.
Mrs. 8S. L. Davis entertained guests yesterday afternoon with a stylish compliments event for Miss Capitola King of Kingsburg South Carolina and Miss Marie Gregg of Florence South Carolina. The home featured cerise carnations and narcissus. Bridge and rock were played, and a salad course served with assistance from Mrs. J. D. Mann and Mrs. G. A. Matton. The receiving line included Mrs. S. L. Davis Miss Capitola King Miss Marie Gregg and Mrs. D. E. Harlee of Greensboro. Careful decor and music enhanced the occasion with Miss Mary Harmon singing and Miss Adele Wineskie and Sam Davis on violin.
Last night at their Oakwood Court home Mr and Mrs T J Gold hosted a charming dance honoring Mrs EF O Langan of Indianapolis as guest of Mr and Mrs Harry Raymond. The hall glowed with holly and mistletoe and a crystal basket centerpiece graced the dining table. A midnight buffet followed for Capitul a King Marie Gregg Lucile Holton Virginia Henley Bessie Till Hackney Avery Kirkman Marylily Fisher Mrs E O Langan and many friends.
At her Roland Park home Mrs Prince hosted an auction bridge gathering in honor of Mrs C E Langan of Indianapolis Ind. The highest score went to Mrs Elias Zollicoffer who received a silver perfume bottle, while the guest of honor was presented with a memento.
The hostess was assisted by her sister Mrs Wilbur Jones in serving a salad course. Guests included Miss Capitola King Miss Marie Gregg and several gentlemen such as Harry Raymond Dallas Zollicetier S J Brash T J Gold S L Davis B S Cummings R B Terry and Wilbur Jones among others.
Miss Carrie G Lanier and W Summery of High Point were married at the bride’s father G N Summery home on Dew ey street with Rev J W Rose officiating. A supper followed and friends extended congratulations to the newlyweds.
Mrs Dallas Zollicoffer will entertain tomorrow afternoon at 3 oclock with bridge at her home on North Main street, complimentary to Mrs O E Langan.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Moffitt with Miss Virginia Clinard spent the day in Greensboro.
W F Ellis and E N Allen left this morning for a short hunting trip. Orville Motsinger of Booneville is visiting W R Shields on West Russell Street as a guest.
Mrs. J. E. Gay and her daughter Miss Mary Douglass Gay will arrive today to be guests of Mrs. E. D. Steele on Washington street.
Mrs. E. D. Steele, Mrs. J. E. Gay, and Miss Zillah Smith were visitors to Greensboro this afternoon.
Miss Florence Phillips of Greensboro spends the afternoon in the city with her mother Mrs. E. E. Phillips and sister Mrs. W. A. Schrock Jr. who are patients at the hospital.
Mrs. George T. Leach, former guest of her daughter Mrs. C. W. Comstock on Elm street, has traveled to Aberdeen to visit her son George C. Lach.
A revival led by Rev. Kittrell, noted evangelist, draws wide interest at the Friends church. He spoke on life, salvation, and God’s universal remedy for sin, urging attendance at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. daily through the week with a cordial invitation to all.
Miss Marie Hauser, guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hauser on North Main Street, has gone on a visit to friends at Rural Hall.
Miss Dixie Leach and M T Leach have been guests of Mrs C W Comstock on Elm Street during their visit to the town.
By order of Mason W Gant clerk of Guilford county Superior court in the Minnie Worth case the undersigned will resell for cash to the highest bidder at public auction on the premises Monday December 11 1916 at 2 oclock PM Lot No 7 described in the petition known as Lot No 21 in Block A of the E A Bencini lands. November 24 1916. Ed L Ragan Commissioner.
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