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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1936

Page

6

Art Of Compulsion Discussed Before Kappa Gamma Chapter

Dr P E Lindley spoke to the Omega chapter on psychology and the two forms of compulsion outward and inner He cited professional drudgery social stereotypes and emotional drives as forces shaping life He noted science guiding age old superstition and invited Greensboro members to future lectures The next talk shifts to December 17 with a luncheon set for next Tuesday at the Sheraton Grill hosted by Mrs Emma Poole

Lorado Taft Chicago Lindley Kappa Gamma Greensboro Marie Caddell Sheraton Grill Emma Poole

Tea Fete For Miss Taylor Before Her Winston-Salem Wedding

Mrs Abels and Mrs McEwen host a charming reception at Emerywood Country Club for Miss Martha Taylor on the eve of her marriage to William Henry Turner of Winston-Salem. Guests greeted, mingled in white and silver décor, with a long receiving line of local social figures and bridal party members.

Martha Taylor William Henry Turner Winston-Salem Emerywood Country Club John C. Abels Wooster B. McEwen Valette J. Harries R. T. Amos Abela McEwen Missavior J. Elwood Cox W. E. Armstrong B. 4. Blackard Weasley Memorial Church C. Williamson

Miss Martha Swift and W C Covington Wed in Greensboro

A Greensboro marriage linked Miss Martha Frances Swift to William Comer Covington of High Point. The ceremony occurred in the Guilford county register of deeds office with Magistrate W. S. Lyon officiating and witnesses including John H. McAdoo and Deputy James R.

Greensboro Martha Frances Swift William Comer Covington High Point John H. McAdoo Guilford County Deeda W. 8. Lyon Mr. McAdoo James R

Kiwanis Annual Ladies Night at Sheraton Hotel

The Kiwanis club hosts its annual Ladies Night at the Sheraton Hotel with Strickland Gillilan as principal speaker. The Old Plank Road Council Royal Arcanum holds a Pre-Christmas dance at Emerywood Country Club featuring the Davis Brothers Orchestra.

Kiwanis Club Sheraton Hotel Strickland Gillilan

Mrs. Howard Hartzell Hosts Entre Nous Meeting

Mrs. Howard S. Hartzell hosted the Entre Nous club at her home 204 Guilford avenue with a 3 o'clock start. Blooming plants provided color, two tables of Boston Rock entertained, and dessert followed by hostess service to members including Mrs. W. C. Beavens, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Rankin, Mrs. Cummings, Mrs. Terry, Mrs. Walser and visitor Mrs. D. E. Harllee.

Entre Nous Club Howard S. Hartzell Guilford Avenue Boston Rock D. 8. Long Rockingham W. C. Beavens 8. C. Clark A. M. Rankin B. S. Cummings L. R. Terry Z. J. Walser D. E. Harllee Ennis ST. Society Missionary Society of Ennis Steet Church Marguerite Jones Tryon Street Sybil Allgood Flossie Tuggle Redding Street Mis. Jones

Bridge Eight Club Hosts Charming Christmas Evening

An attractive Bridge Eight gathering at Mrs. Charles Spencer’s home featured a festive Christmas motif and refreshments. Two contract bridge tables played as Miss Madge Greenwood won top score and a poinsettia. traveling prize went to Mrs. Clayton Glascow for a manicure set. Attendees included Mesdames J. G. Doggett E. C. Glascow James Ellington Boyd Stout Rosalyn Ruscoe and Mildred Weasinger.

Bridge Eight Charles& Spencer Madge Greenwood Clayton Glascow J. G. Doggett E. C. Glascow James Ellington Boyd Stout Rosalyn Ruscoe Mildred Weasinger

Mrs Surratt Feted With Miscellaneous Shower Tuesday

Mrs Franklin Surratt Jr former Miss Hazele Dennis was honored at a Tuesday evening shower hosted by Miss Helen Carroll and Miss Lettie Jester at Carrolls home. Prizes were awarded to Hazel and Lorraine Sebastian and Mrs Dennis. gifts and a salad course followed.

Franklin Surratt, Jr Hazele Dennis Helen Carroll Lettie Jester Miss Carroll Hazel Lorraine Sebastian Mais Dennis

Juvenile And Junior Music Club Meeting Planned

The Juvenile and Junior Music Study clubs will gather Saturday at 10 oclock with Miss Betty Lou Jackson at her Forrest Hill Drive home. All members are urged to attend.

Betty Lou Jackson Forrest Hill Drive

Unnamed Greensboro Nuptials Mention Aisle and Family Ties

A. Wilson and R. A. Moorefeld of Greensboro served as best man. Mrs Covington is W. H. Swift’s daughter, a former Greensboro city schools superintendent now lawyer in Avery county, and active in women’s groups. She works as a stenographer for Dixie Fire Insurance. Mr Covington is the son of Mrs. Margaret Covington of Marlboro county and the late Julius Covington, and has resided in Greensboro.

A. Wilson R. A. Moorefeld Greensboro Covington W. H. Swift Avery County Swift Dixie Fire Insurance Company Margaret Covington Marlboro County South Carolina Julius Covington

Christmas Vesper Service At YWCA Draws Large Turnout

The annual Christmas vesper at the YWCA drew a large board and friends crowd. The program featured a Bethlehem tableau, candlelit decorations, and performances by Mrs. Charles McAnally and Mrs. J W Lindsay among others, ending with As with gladness men of old.

Bethlehem Charles McAnally Kahlmann J. W. Lindsay H. D. Sears Young Women’s Christian Association A. B. Huff Girls Reserve Committee No .W General Board

People News and Local Family Notices

Mrs. D. 8 Long left this morning for Rockingham after visiting Rev and Mrs Monard 8 Hartzell. Mrs Hart sell, daughter of Mrs Long, returned with her mother for a weekend in Rockingham. Mrs Jack Owen Archdale called to Sumter DC due to the death of her foster mother Mrs W C Folk. Rebecca Jane Hammer, 512 Decatur, recovering from severe burns suffered Monday.

Long Rockingham Jack Owen Archdale Sumter, D. C W. C. Folk That City Rebecca Jane Hammer Mrs. Dewey Hammer Decatur Street

Local Principals Visit UNC for Postgraduate Work

Mrs. R F J Johnson principal of Ray Street school Mrs J C Moore principal at Brentwood and Mrs Dan R Schroder principal of Elm Street school left this afternoon for Chapel Hill to take postgraduate work at the university. They will attend a tea this evening hosted by Dr W J McKee professor of education and Mrs McKee at their Vance street home and expect to return tomorrow evening.

R. F. J. Johnson Ray Street School J. C. Moore Brentwood Dan R. Schroder Elm Street School Chapel Hill University W. J. McKee McKee Vance Street

Whitener Banquet for Church Canvass Teams

Mr and Mrs Edgar Whitener will host a 7 o’clock banquet at their Johnson Street home for canvassing teams from the First Evangelical and Reformed Church. The annual event, supporting the Every Member Canvass, precedes the church’s canvass next Sunday with plans to be finalized at this dinner, announced by Rev Hoy L Perman, pastor.

Edgar Whitener Johnson Street First Evangelical and Reformed Church Mra. Whitener Hoy L. Ferperman Gleaners Ward Ward Street M. E. Church Bryce Reid English Street

Misses Welborn And Goodwin Entertain For Bride Of Month

Miss Ora Mae Welborn and Miss Frances Goodwin hosted guests at the Welborn home in Trinity on a Wednesday evening. They honored Miss Lola Belle Welborn whose December 22 marriage to Culbert Parks is planned. Autumn flowers decorated the living room while contract bridge and monopoly were played. Refreshments followed, and Miss Welborn received a shower of gifts from attendees.

Ora Mae Welborn Frances Goodwin Trinity Lola Belle Welborn Culbert Parks Miss Welborn

Musical Art Club Plans Christmas Program at Elmerywood

The Musical Art Club will hold its regular meeting Monday evening at Em erywood Country Club. Mrs Charles W Mc Anally has planned the program which will be the annual Christmas program.

Musical Art Club Emerywood Country Club Charles W. McAnally

Church Social M BE Young People Met Last Evening

High Point union of M B Y P held its monthly meeting at Ward Street church with Bruce Steed presiding. Trinity group won the singing banner and Calvary took attendance and efficiency banners. Roy Padgett elected song leader. Miss Nelle Ansley gave a Christmas story. special singing by a South Main duet.

M. BE High Point Union Ward Street Church Bruce Steed Trinity’ Group South Main Street Church Calvary Young People Roy Padgett Charles White Viola Brigman Nelle Ansley Y. WC. A South Main Ward Street

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Roy Beck Harold Dean

Archdale couple Mr. and Mrs. Roy Beck welcome son Harold Dean born Thursday December 10 at Burrus Memorial hospital.

Roy Beck Archdale Harold Dean Burrus Memorial Hospital

Praying Mantis Teaches Feeding By Thread Bond

A slender thread is tied to a praying mantis limb by Orientals, timing a link to the insect. The rope-like tether allows the mantis to learn to take meat offered to it.

Miss Hal Grimes Hostess At Thomasville Evening Bridge

Miss Hal Grimes served as hostess for a second of two social bridge nights at Mrs. Gladys Herring’s home on West Main. W. G. Smith won top score and a compact. J. P. Garner runner up received a novelty cigarette set. Katherine Blaylock earned the honor prize a box of stationery.

Thomasville Dec. Il Hal Grimes Gladys Herring Weat Main Street W. G. Smith Katherine Blaylock Vann Stringfield J. F. Garner Paul Hassler

Mrs. Bivins Speaks To Brentwood Group

The Brentwood Child Study group met in the school library on Thursday afternoon where Mrs. W. A. Bivins spoke on Friendliness in Character Training. She urged parents to train children in friendliness to foster goodwill and faith in the world. Nellie Jones from the second grade read The Moo-Cow-Moo, delighting the audience. Miss Thompson's fourth grade won the attendance prize.

Brentwood W. A. Bivins Nellie Jones Miss Thompson

Bird Dog Braces Drive in Open Derby at Pinehurst

Six braces remained in the Pointer club of Americas open derby at Pinehurst as two of seven braces yesterday produced birds. Becky Blue Williams owned by Dr L Garrett Tulsa Okla and Garwood owned by Dr H E Longedorf Mt Holly N J flushed birds. Becky Blue Williams handled by Edrior Union Springs Ala found an unmarked single and covey. Garwood handled by Bert Black High Point N C delivered a covey in fine style.

Pinehurst Pointer Club of America Becky Blue Williams L. Garrett Tulsa Okla Garwood H. E. Longedorf Mt. Holly N. J Ed Rrior Union Springs Ala Bert Black High Point N. C

Former Policeman Appeals Verdict in Orange Theft Case

J. R. Crutchfield Jr., a former police sergeant, convicted of receiving stolen goods, announced plans to appeal to Forsyth County Superior Court. He was released on $300 bond after 60 days on an estate road gang for taking five bushel bags of oranges from a truck.

Winston-Salem J. R. Crutchfield, Jr Forsyth County Superior Court Crutchfield

Royal Arcanum Pre Christ Ball At Emerywood Club

The Old Plank Road council Royal Arcanum hosts a pre Christmas ball at Emerywood Country Club on Saturday evening. Davis Brothers Orchestra of Charlotte and High Point will play a modern dance repertoire from 8 to 12 with admission by card only. Out of town guests are expected as the group marks its first event since organization.

Old Plank Road Council Royal Arcanum Emerywood Country Club Davis Brothers Orchestra Emerywood Club Charlotte High Point Old Road Council

Luncheon Honors Miss Martha Taylor at Sedge

Mrs Emily Ragsdale hosts a daytime luncheon at the Kedgefield Inn to honor bride-elect Miss Martha Taylor. Attendants included Misses Sarah Taylor Poole Margaret Bundy Schenck and Mesdames Bill and R G Ragsdale. Crystal gifts presented to the honoree with Mrs Elwood Cox assisting.

Martha Taylor Kedgefield Inn Emily Ragsdale T Son Sarah Taylor Poole Margaret Bundy Schenck Mesdames Bill R. G. Ragsdale Ragsdale

Also Mentioned on This Page

Club News Miss Madeline Hoover Mesdames Abels Miss Taylor John D. Biggs H. N. Phillips Jane Hess Weaver Frances Lambeth Mary Alice Sheloff Charlotte Parker Howard Marsh E. W. Freeze, Jr Gilbert Clinard Harry Alexander Horace Haworth W. C. Jones Joseph T. Weaver Herman Abels Joseph T. Cox FE. B. Gamble Jesse Washburn Herman Smith Martha Swift W. Comer New York English St W. End Coats Moffitt’s North Main Howard Hartzell Entre Nous Bridge Eight Club Mrs. Surratt Vicks Vapoltub Ify , Jeweler South Main Street UNC Whiteners Misses Welborn and Goodwin Ennis Street Church Misses Molone Margaret McNeill West Green Street Christian Comrades North Hamilton Church of Christ Azziea Corne Thomasville Evening Bridge Parent-Teacher Association of Colonial Drive School H. T. Hethcock J.S. Green Kate Norment Gram Mar Eli Doxey L. L. Biddle Philadelphia “A Flapper Fanny Regu Loker Lo Miss Ragsdale Mr Taylor Sedge Mickey Mickey Mouse Mickey M Toy Department Satuday Aera Horn Rose Marie Shop Main Street Winad
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