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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1938

Page

6

Greensboro Christmas Dance Honors Miss Jordan and Mr Phillips

Miss Lillian Jordan of Hartsville and her fiancé Earl N. Phillips were honored guests at a Greensboro Country Club Christmas dance hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis E. Stone and their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Claiborne H. Darden of Greenville South Carolina. The event featured festive lighting, pine and cone decorations, ice punch, and music by Skeets Morris and his Auburn Cavaliers.

Lillian Jordan Hartsville, C Earl N. Phillips Greensboro Country Club Curtis E. Stone Claiborne H. Darden Greenville 8. C Miss Jordan Mr. Phillips Leonard Todd Stones Irving Park A. C. Bonkemeyer Nell Roland Skeets Morris Auburn Cavaliers

Miss Norma Page Hosts Holiday Party For Younger Set

Miss Norma Page acted as gracious hostess at her parents home on Parkway for a holiday gathering of younger social set. Guests included Mrs. A S Caldwell Jr and Mrs Charles W McAnally. Prizes featured a rhinestone vanity, a boys tie, and a waltzing black mammy novelty. An ice course was served to a long list of attendees after games of hearts dice.

Norma Page Craven Page Parkway Miss Page A. S. Caldwell, Jr Charles W. McAnally Evergreen Mirian McCall Bill Beaver George Emory Humphreys Caldwell Mrs. McAnally Misses Pegsy Teague Gloria Ilderton Mary Anne Coe Garnet Hinshaw Betty Brockmann Miriam McCall Sarah Scruggs Phyllis Strickland Sarah Hutchens Ae Sloan Ray Virginia Hurt Ruth Williard Josephine Ingram Jimmy Co

Local residents reported for medical care and visits

Miss Carmen Oakes was moved to her home after three weeks at Burrus Memorial Hospital for injuries from an accident. Mrs F A Burton is bedridden with a fractured ankle from a Wednesday fall. Betty Sechrest recovers at home from influenza. Ed Thurston Lottie Parker and Mr. Ed Thurston visit Miss Caldwell for the weekend. M C Crawford remains seriously ill at Burrus Memorial. Dana Nicholas plans a Winston-Salem trip for a Philadelphia Symphony concert with Miss Elizabeth Names.

Carmen Oakes Mont- Tey Avenue Burrus F. A. Burton West Burton Street Conto Betty Sechrest Southam Street Dana Nicholas Winston- Salem

Final Leadership Class Is Tonight at Sheraton Hotel

The final leadership training class begins at seven tonight at the Sheraton hotel. Miss Dana Nicholas and Miss Margaret Watson lead the session featuring Arts and Crafts development. Seven courses have been held for local leaders with strong interest in Girl Scout instruction.

Sheraton Hotel Dana Nicholas Margaret Watson Prana Yant

Oak Hill Student Council Honors By President At Party

Oak Hill Student Council president Helen Shoaf hosted a home party at 1708 Ward Street on Tuesday to honor the clinic and door committees. Essie Ray Fraley assisted. games, gift exchanges, and Christmas color decor were part of the event with refreshments for Phyllis Newton, Betty Jo Beeson, Gloria Mangum, Doril Richardson, Robert Shoaf, Jen Jones, Olga Parker, Margaret Green, and Jacklin Wilson. Honor guests included Mrs. C B Kearns, Mrs. R E Shoaf, Miss Annie Laurie Moss, and Miss Grayce McCracken.

Helen Shoaf Oak Hill

D A R Chapter To Meet Next Tuesday Afternoon

The Alexander Martin chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Tuesday at 3:00 PM at the home of Mrs. J. B. Kirkman on East Washington Street. Chapter regent Mrs. J. F. Hayden announces associate hostesses including Mesdames C. B. Mattocks Welborn Snider Herring Carraway and Maew Munwan.

Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution J. B. Kirkman East Washington Street J. F. Hayden C. B. Mattocks J. & Welborn Joe Snider Robert Herring Bruce Carraway Kmaarma

Cooperative Concert Features Bartlet t and Robertson Duo

The Cooperative Concert association presents its second concert at the junior high school auditorium on Wednesday evening December 14 at 8 30 featuring Ethel Bartlett and Rae Robertson a famed two piano duo. The artists known as world’s best loved and most accomplished duetists play together after careers apart and a joint recital led them to duo concerts. Membership drive info offered through secretary Mrs R T Amos at 2155.

Ethel Bartlett Rae Robertson Bartlett Robertson Cooperative Concert Association R. T. Amos Vs. Amos

Pre-Christmas Dance Of The American Business Club

The American Business club hosts a Pre Christmas dance at Emerywood Country club tonight from 9 30 to 1 30. Jack Yancey and his orchestra will play formerly of Winston Salem. Admission is by card only with over one hundred guests invited. Dc T Ingram Jr chairs the arrangements with Gilbert Clinard Jr and Robert Davis assisting. Claude E Reitzel is club president.

American Business Club Emerywood Country Club Jack Yancey Winston-Salem Dc. T. Ingram, Jr Gilbert Clinard, Jr Robert Davis Claude E. Reitzel Club

Domino Club Dinner Theater Party Celebrates 2nd Birthday

Members of the Domino club traveled to Greensboro for a birthday dinner at the Jefferson Roof garden followed by a theater outing at a local venue. The group from High Point returned late, calling the event one of the most enjoyable in the organization’s history. Attendees included Miss Love Monday Edythe Crooks Anna Elisabeth Kearns Martha Jarrett and Mesdames Walter Hutchins Talmadge Ellington Claude Smith Jr. and A G Ellington Jr.

Domino Club Greensboro Jefferson Roof Garden High Point Carolina Theater Misses Love Monday Edythe Crooks Anna Elisabeth Kearns Martha Jarrett Mesdames Walter Hutchins Talmadge Ellington Claude Smith, Jr A. G. Ellington, Jr

Girl Reserve Groups Plan Activities After Party

Two Cloverdale groups with about 75 sixth grade members hold a party at the YWCA hut and schedule activities for the new year after the event. Blair group travels to Greensboro for a Christmas concert by the Woman's College choir with Betsy Dupuy, then returns. Senior groups meet midweek and hear a talk on the international situation by Miss Leslie Johnson.

Cloverdale Blair Greensboro Woman's College Choir Betsy Dupuy Leslie Johnson

Mrs Schneider Honored By Mr and Mrs Russell At Home

Mrs Schneider of Glendale New York honored at 810 English Street by Mr and Mrs Russell on Tuesday evening. Guests played three tables of contract bridge in a Christmas motif with red and green. Prizes awarded for high and low scores and assorted refreshments served.

Harry X. Russell English Street Fredric Schneider Glendale Long Island N. Y Elda Clark I. Foy Horton E. J. Johnson Schneider Ditsie Cash Pattie Mason Robert Bain W. H. Gibson J. Foy Horton E. J

Miss Nicholas Feted At Luncheon For Engagement News

Mrs. Zillah R. Hopkins hosts a small informal luncheon at the Y W C A hut tomorrow at 1 PM to honor Miss Dana Nicholas whose engagement to Harvey William Glazier of Moreland Ga was recently announced. The gathering includes close friends as Miss Nicholas plans a late December marriage.

Wayside Garden Club Christmas Luncheon Planned

The Wayside Garden club will hold its annual Christmas lunch at the home of Mrs. R. A Sheroff on Johnson street on Wednesday afternoon December 14 according to an announcement.

Wayside Garden Club

True and False Quiz Prompts on Various Figures

A classroom style puzzle presents five statements mixing truth and falsehood. It asks readers to identify which are true or false, referencing figures such as Florence Nightingale and Harry Woodring, and noting the answer location on the Classified Page for self check.

Florence Nightingale Harry Woodring King Kong China

Woodpecker Drums for Nesting and Food Calls

A woodpecker pecks to dig a nest and to obtain food. It drums for pleasure or to call other birds of the same species.

Bride Honored Guest at Gibson Club Shower

Miss Betsy White assisted by her mother hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Gibson club room on Tuesday evening to honor Mrs. G W Hutchens. The event featured bridge and Chinese checkers, with prizes for high scores and a candle stand and vase as awards. Guests included Eloise Rankin Dot Magnin Nancy White and many others.

Betsy White C. A. White Gibson Club G. W. Hutchens Carline Meredith Louis P. Magnin Eloise Rankin Dot Magnin Nancy White Sarah Hutchens Betty Idol Frances Scruggs Mary Irene Robinson Anne Marie Meredith Christine Kiser Ruth Ellington Verna Taylor Ruth Russell Zelma Parnell Mesdames J. E. Beeson F. R. Barringer Ruth Grissom Meredith Mullins G. E. Hutchens 8. F. Fortner

C E Executive Committee Holds Final Meeting

The High Point Christian Endeavor Union executive committee held its final meeting of the year at Miss Helen Wood’s home 1608 Bradley street. Mrs Mable Joiner opened with prayer. minutes were approved. roll call taken. The quarterly mass meeting is set for December 20 at Welch Memorial church with invitations to Pilgrim Holiness church youth groups to attend. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs A L Cagle of 403 Barker street at Guilford General hospital. A chicken supper will be held at Rankin Memorial M P church tomorrow from five to eight p m inviting the public.

High Point Christian Endeavor Union Helen Wood Bradley Street Mable Joiner Welch Memorial Church Pilgrim Holiness Church

Sophomore Girl Reserves Plan Christmas Party at Dermont Club

The Sophomore Girls Reserve of the senior high school will host a Christmas party at the Dermont Construction Company club house this evening at 8 30. Chaperones include Mr and Mrs R L Gladstone Miss Eloise Ward dean of girls Miss Zillah R Hopkins Y W C A general secretary and Miss Betsy Dupuy Girl Reserve secretary.

Dermont Construction Company R. L. Gladstone Eloise Ward Zillah R. Hopkins Betsy Dupuy

YWCA Book Club To Hear Miss Cox

YWCA Book club meets tomorrow afternoon from 3 to 4 at the YWCA. Miss Clara I will speak on the Jewish situation. All members are invited to attend. Previous meeting featured Mrs. Nancy K. Poston as guest speaker discussing The Mor Storm by Phyllis Bottome.

Ywca Book Club Miss Cox Y. W. C. A. Book Club Tomor Clara I Nancy K. Poston Phyllis Bottome

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Biarr Osea Nme Madeline Hoover Eorror Jordan Mr Phillips Ed Thurston Lottie Parker Alice MacRae Caldwell M. C. Crawford Burrus Memorial Hospital Moffitt's North Main A. B. Club Russell Vicks Vicks VapoRub Washington University Rae Samuel Seattle Miss Nicholas Wayside C. E. Executive Committee A. L. Cagles A. L. Cagle Barker Street Guilford General Hospital Rankin Memorial M P Steiff Samuel Hyman Jeweler Moskins North Main Street Coats Peggy Anne Shoppe Dermont Company Club Suede Shoes Quality Shoe Store, Inc South Main Santa Claus Xmas Tree Basse
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