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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1937
Page
6
Photographers can create appealing indoor sunlit portraits by using sunlight streaming through windows as a setting. Use reflectors like white sheets or cardboard to fill shadows, and consider diffusing curtains to soften light. Exposure may need doubling compared with outdoor sun. John van Guilder.
The Beta club met December 20 at Miss Jesse Marion Wall’s home with thirteen members and sponsor Mr. Carpenter. They discussed fundraising after Christmas and held a program on origins of manners and customs, followed by refreshments and social time.
The Stephens Bible class will meet Wednesday at 3 PM at 308 Woodrow Avenue. Mrs. Nora L. Andrews will lead the discussion on a topic of her choice.
Mrs W G Bradshaw hosted the Sorosis club at Mrs W C Jones home on West Farriss avenue for a Christmas themed afternoon. The gathering featured a decorated tree with miniature sleigh and pigmy Santa, three tables of Boston rock, and holiday refreshments. Attendees included Mesdames E D Steele C E Kearns Levi Hayworth H N Phillips G A Matton Charles Ragan R H Sechrest D A Stanton J D Mann and B S Cummings.
Mrs W F Moss of Charlotte formerly Grace Koontz was honored by sisters in law Thelma and Annie Laurie Moss as hostesses for the Alpha Theta Psi alumnae chapter Christmas meeting. Evergreen decorations and seasonal refreshments framed the event with about 20 attendees. Gifts included a corsage and a crystal pattern flower bowl from the hostesses.
The Top Hat club hosted a holiday dance last evening at Emery Wood Country Club with about 250 attendees. Music was by the Guilfordians, who have played at other city dances. dancing began at 9 30. Officers include Willard Leathers president Kenner Amos vice president Jack Abels secretary and John Diffendale treasurer.
A holiday weekend at Sedgefield Hunt opens with a live hunt at 8:30 am from the stables at Sedgefield Inn followed by breakfast in the grill. Sunday features a 3 pm gymkhana in the show ring if weather allows. Next week includes a Wednesday 9 am hunt from the stables and a Saturday 2:30 pm drag hunt with tea at 4:30 pm.
Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Taylor and family plus Misses Caroline and Sarah Taylor and Winston Taylor of Mooresville will visit Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Wall on Hill Crest Drive. Miss Mary Wilson Wall hosts a Friday gathering at Emerywood Country Club to honor the three younger visitors. Guests may call between five and seven p m.
Mr and Mrs Roland Styron announce the birth of a son Charles Roland this morning at Guilford General hospital. Mrs Styron before marriage was Miss Hattie Lee Stroud.
A fast disappearing ox team remains a special attraction to American tourists visiting the Dig area near Nova Scotia, drawing visitors curious about traditional rural life and regional history.
Miss Ruth Clinard is due home Friday from Charlotte to spend Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs John W Clinard. Miss Mary Alan Clinard, a student at Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, Virginia, is also home for Christmas. Mrs Albert Steele has returned to Guilford General hospital for further treatment after injuries from a recent motor accident. Kenner Amos attends a holiday dance in Chattanooga before returning Thursday. Betty Joe Tucker is ill with measles at 1105 Boat Green Street. Charles Lee Amos, recently moved home to North Main Street from Burrus Memorial hospital, is convalescing. Mr and Mrs C D Mitchell celebrated their first wedding anniversary in Greensboro. Mrs Royster Tucker's three children are ill with influenza at Edgedale Drive. Miss Sarah Jarrett, from Appalachi ia State Teachers College Boone, will spend holidays with her parents. Mr and Mrs Richard P Royer returned from Roanoke after the death of Mr Royer’s mother, Mrs C Howard Royer. sister Miss Margaret M Royer will visit them at Asheboro Road.
Miss Marjorie Powers of High Point is among sponsors for the fourth annual Tous Unis dance in Greensboro. The event at Sedgefield Manor starts with a dinner at Jefferson Roof, followed by Frank Dailey and his orchestra playing from 10 to 2 as Powers is escorted by Bill Bennett.
The Willing Workers of Pilgrim Holiness Church meet at 7 00 PM at 820 Greer Street for a Christmas program with gifts exchanged. Wesleyan Methodist Hayworth Memorial hosts a 7 15 PM program in the church auditorium with a birthday scene pageant and treats for Sunday school members. Highland Missionary Society plans a 7 30 PM Christmas business meeting and party at the church with full attendance expected.
Mrs W E Davis welcomed her pupils to the annual Christmas party Monday afternoon at her home. Students enjoyed games and contests with prizes, followed by refreshments. Each pupil received a leather bound dance notebook stamped with the school's seal.
Mrs. W. A. Hayes will entertain the local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary at its regular meeting this evening at 7:45 at her Edgedale Drive home. Associate hostesses are Mrs. D. D. Arden Mrs. Tom Bates and Mrs. D. C. Burchfield. The event marks the annual Christmas gathering with music.
A week of Christmas caroling runs daily from seven to nine oclock in the vacant building at 203 South Main street under Rev. J W Grace of Oak View Methodist church. The Sunshine program features Christmas music readings and talks with invites to attend and join in. Admission is free. Assisting Grace are Mrs W L Edwards and her children.
Mr and Mrs C D Fields announce the marriage of their daughter Lonu ise to Charles P Tomlin of High Point The ceremony occurred in Danville Virginia on December 11 The bride wore blue velvet and matching accessories The couple reside at 267 Jordan Street Also noted births of George Preston Oakley Jr Dec 20 Burrus Memorial Hospital and Janie Lucille Jones born at home December 19 Corlyss Basinger was her mother prior to marriage
The telegraph industry, arguing financial strain from declining revenue and rising costs, plans to ask the federal communications commission for a 15 percent rate hike. They note only government wartime increases have altered rates in 30 years and emphasize efforts to expand services at low prices.
Moscow dispatch says Soviet Polar campers using wireless saw the mountains of Greenland on Dec. 19 and 20 as their drifting ice floe moved south. Explorer Eugene Fedroy and three companions have camped on the floe for months and drifted toward the south.
The Democratic national committee plans Jackson Day fundraisers in 48 states on Jan 8 at $25 per plate to cover a $125,000 shortfall. Washington dinner will be $100 per plate with a Roosevelt speech. This year only one dinner per state and uniform pricing replace varied past costs.
J C Penney Company will pay all regular employees with one year of service a Christmas bonus equal to two weeks salary. Employees with less than a year receive a proportionate amount. In High Point 20 employees qualify, out of more than thirty thousand nationwide.
Havana dispatch reports Cuba’s house to approve a general amnesty for political and social offenders tried by urgency courts up to Sunday and former President Gerardo Machado. The senate passed the bill yesterday and officials expect prisoner releases before Christmas.
Charles W Squire Wilson 72 died suddenly at his home in Trinity township on High Point route two. Born July 9 1865 in Davidson county he served as justice of the peace for 18 years. Survived by two sons Eugene and Fred. wife predeceased by seven years. Funeral at Prospect Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow at 11 conducted by Rev W R Jenkins and Rev P E Parker. Burial in church cemetery.
Friends report Miss Pattie Newlin still in serious condition at Mrs N N Newlin home in Randleman after suffering a stroke last week. The condition is life threatening and hospital treatment continues as medical staff monitor her.
Miss Ruth Daniel Wicker and Hal C Johnson were married Monday December 20 at 5 pm in Gra ham North Carolina. The ceremony featured violin and piano music, a green and white altar, and was witnessed by relatives and intimate friends. The couple will reside in Asheboro at the Cranford apartments after a northern honeymoon.
The fourth annual seed exposition and meeting of the North Carolina Crop Improvement Association will be held in Lexington February 8 and 9. A. D. Stuart of State College announced the event featuring certified and uncertified high quality seed exhibits and a crops judging contest for 4 H club boys and vocational agriculture students. State and national agricultural authorities are being invited to speak on the second day.
Known in High Point as a sister of Sam and John Newlin of Randleman she lived for many years at the old Newlin homeplace on South Matin street until last fall.
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