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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1939

Page

5

Mrs. Clayton Kearns Hosts At A Charming Party

Mrs. Beauford Chilton marked her recent marriage with an evening gathering at the Gibson Club room hosted by sister Mrs. Clayton Kearns. Bingo prizes included cloths and powder puffs, Lena Davis read two pieces, and guests shared wedding mementos and light refreshments.

Beauford Chilton Ruth Proctor Clayton Kearns Gibson Pernice Kearns Glenn Ward Lena Davis Clifford Proctor J. N. McMahan Elmer Raby T. B

Jolly Club Plans Adopted Family Christmas

Local Y W C A groups organized Christmas plans at a meeting hosted by Miss Virginia Caldwell. The Jolly Y Club will adopt a family, provide gifts and food, and a December 17 supper at the hut. Other clubs hosted gatherings and Christmas events at Johnson Street and the Y hut, including teas and fund-raising lunches for school programs.

Jolly Club Jolly Y Club Virginia Caldwell Y's Margaret Gladstone Peggy Bass

Oak View Methodist Class Forms New Youth Circle

Willing Workers' Class of Oak View Methodist Church met at Miss May Patterson's home. Annie Mae Forbis read scripture. E W Fowler led organising talk for a young women missionary circle. Leaders Charlotte Brown Hazel Bottoms. secretaries Madeline Fowler Geneva Baker. treasurers Ruby Hedgecock Ruth Kemp. Mr and Mrs J C Bullins announce birth of daughter Patsy Rae on November 24 at 1006 Smith Street. Mrs Bullins former Virginia LaPradd.

J. C. Bullins Patsy Rae Smith Street

Appeals Flood In To Empty Stocking Fund

Appeals for the Empty Stocking Fund rise as mothers describe dire poverty and imminent Christmas hardship. Donors urged to send contributions to the fund in care of The Enterprise, with the Council of Social Agencies handling requests, and funds already received totaled 110.00 plus further donations from Mrs. Laura Pleming.

Council of Social Agencies Laura Pleming

D A R Meeting With Mrs Kirkman Tuesday

The Alexander Martin chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Tuesday at 3 30 pm at the home of Mrs J F Kirkman on East Washington Street. Mrs Eugene Davis of Raleigh, president of the North Carolina Society D A R, will speak with associate hostesses listed.

J. F. Kirkman Washington Street Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution Eugene Davis Raleigh North Carolina Society Mesdames T. A. Kearns Charle Roberton Alberta Corbett Snider J.S. Welborn Mises Sophie Tilden Mary Munyan

Mrs Lola Bryant Dies at 47 in High Point Home

Mrs Lola Bryant 47 widow of A Frank Bryant died at her home 902 Meredith Street shortly after eight o'clock this morning. She had been in declining health for a year and a half and in serious condition for a year. Born June 26 1881 in Rowland she was a daughter of Henry and Ella Ammons and moved to High Point ten years ago from Rowland. Surviving are 3 daughters 6 sons a stepson 11 grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday at 10 with Rev N C Williams and will proceed to Ashepole Presbyterian Church near Rowland for 3 o'clock interment.

Lola Bryant A. Frank Bryant Meredith Street Bryant Little Rock S. C Henry Ella Stanton Ammons High Point Rowland Main Street Ernest Patton Bill Hendrix Glenn Bracey Leslie Bryant Carl Bryant John Howard Bryant McCoy Bryant Robert Bryant Novrfolk Russell Bryant United States Navy Earl Bryant Lumberton Ella Ammons A. H Ashepole Presbyterian Church Rowland, N. C Church

Rev Roma Fortune Preaches to Deaf at St Mary's

The Rev. Roma Fortune the Diocesan missionary to the deaf will preach to the deaf at St Marys Episcopal Church Parish House Sunday morning December 10 at 11 oclock.

Roma Fortune St. Mary's Episcopal Church

Scout Discussion Group Meets at Sheraton Hotel

Last night a Girl Scout leaders discussion group was held at the Sheraton Hotel with representatives from High Point Thomasville and Lexington. Mrs Mabel Burnett led the session on Community Life and citizenship training and announced this would be the final meeting until after the holidays.

Sheraton Hotel High Point Thomas

Misses Murray And Hayworth Elected To Offices At Hollins

Hollins College 1943 class elections name Betty Hunt Murray of High Point as freshmen class president and Miss Margaret Hayworth as secretary. Other officers include Betty Scanlon, Diana Harrison, Charlotte Wilson, Nancy Blackburn, Susan Hildreth, Judith Barrow, and Helen Thomas in various student government and activity roles. South Africa has a spy hunt.

Murray Hayworth Hollins Betty Hunt Murray High Point Hollins College Margaret Hayworth Betty Scanlon Maplewood N. J Diana Harrison London England Charlotte Wilson Richmond Nancy Blackburn Ecutive Council Student Government Association Susan Hildreth Toledo Ohio Judith Barrow Roanoke Y. W Helen Thomas

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