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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1936

Page

6

Tuesday Contract Club Meets With Mrs John W Clinard Jr

A social calendar highlight was the Tuesday Contract club gathering at Mrs. John W. Clinard Jr s new Ardale Heights home. The afternoon featured three bridge tables amid Christmas decorations and a log fire. Mrs George McLarty earned high score and a potted poinsettia as prize before a three course dinner. attendees included O A Kirkman W E B Mitchell Sam Strickland Herman Smith George McLarty James B Lovelace Phillip Davis James S Moffitt Paul J Sanders Jesse Washburn Charles W McAnally and Henry Foscue.

John W. Clinard Ardale Heights George McLarty Mesdames O. A. Kirkman W. E B. Mitchell Sam Strickland Herman Smith James B. Lovelace Phillip Davis James 8. Moffitt Paul J

Charming Party Honors Bride And Bride-Elect Of The Month

Miss Marthe Taylor and Mrs. Glenn G. Perry were honored guests at a Sheraton hotel bridge party given by Miss Ruth Poole. Six tables played in a holly and silver themed afternoon with corsages and bridal motifs, followed by a salad course for about two dozen society members and friends.

Marthe Taylor Glenn G. Perry Adelaide Williamson Ruth Poole Sheraton Hotel Miss Taylor Mrs. Perry

Mrs Brinson Taken To University Hospital in Philadelphia

Mrs. R. L. Brinson, longtime Burrus Memorial Hospital patient, was moved last night to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia for treatment. She expects to stay two weeks or longer and was accompanied by her sister-in-law Mrs. Arch K. Schoch.

R. L. Brinson Burrus Memorial Hospital University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Brinnon Arch K. Schoch

Miss Mae Kirkman Hosts Piano Pupils Christmas Party

Miss Mae Kirkman entertained her piano pupils from the Junior Etude Music Club at a Christmas party Monday afternoon. The event at her West Broad Street home featured an informal program of Christmas carols sung by the group and individual performances by Billie Frazier, Catherine Jane Ryan, Edward Sal, Betsy Yow, Sarah Elizabeth Layton, Doris Koonce, and more.

Miss Fern Daniel Weds Hugh B Riddell in Salisbury

Miss Fern Daniel and Hugh Barber Riddell united in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage Salisbury N C yesterday at 8 pm with relatives present. Rev Dermont Swicegood officiated. Bride wore brown crepe gown and swagger coat of brown pony. They will reside in High Point after a wedding trip. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs James C Daniel and a High Point College alumna.

Hugh Barber Riddell Salisbury Fern Daniel J. C. Daniel High Point James C. Dante High Point College Woman's College of University of North Carolina Bay Street School Factulty Riddell J. J. Riddell Lexington Holland Furnace Co Gastonia James C. Daniel Elsie

Christmas Recital Features Kearns Baxters Accompanists

The program lists Jorie Kearns and Catherine Baxter as accompanists with piano solos including Pop Corn by Preston and The Little French Doll by Hopkins. Performers include Nancy Groves Betty Ann Johnson Betsy Yow and David Lindsay. Misa Kirkman assisted by Dorothy Kirkman hosted Christmas refreshments for many attendees.

Jorie Kearns Catherine Baxter Annie Lee Ellison Katherine Ellison Jean Fambrough Billie Frazier Wanda Harville Doris Johnson Betty Ann Johnson Margeurite Kearns Jean Kline Dors Koonce Sarah Gilbert King Nancy Groves Sere Elizabeth Layton Jane Rhodes Catherine Jane Ryan Mary Jo Ryan Martha Sale Sara Scruggs Benty Yow Shirley Kirkman E C. Bryant Donald Gibbardat Arnold Koonce, Jr Bully Lindsay David Lindsay Edward Sale Albert Klemme

Christmas Program At Archdale School Wednesday

Archdale school will close for holiday vacation at noon Wednesday and presents a Christmas cantata titled The Christmas Spirit at 11 am in the morning. Mrs A L Baldwin grade teacher directs the program with a cast of grammar grade students led by Ernestine Crouch Nellie Edna Rae Allman Grace Kathleen Stroud Janet Wanda Embler Maude Doris Mitchell Minnie Ruth Ward and others including Santa Claus Billy Stuart. After the program an old fashioned Christmas tree with gifts for each child will follow.

Archdale School A. L. Beldwin Ernestine Crouch Nellie Edna Rae Allman Grace Kathleen Stroud Janet Wanda Embler Maude Doris Mitchell Minnie Ruth Ward James

Moose Groups Plan Joint Christmas Party at Moose Hall

The Loyal Order of Moose and the Women of the Moose invite the public to a Christmas party at Moose Hall this evening at 8 80 oclock. Planned amusements include games contests and dancing with a small admission to benefit the Mooseheart Endowment Fund at Mooseheart Michigan.

Order of Moose Women of the Moose Moose Hall Mooseheart Endowment Fund Mooseheart

High Point Girl To Sponsor Dance Of Greensboro Club

Six popular Toys Unis club girls selected as sponsors for the Greensboro Christmas dance at Sedgefield Country Club next Tuesday evening. Miss Marion Elliott of High Point heads the lineup joined by Miriam Mason Mary Owen Donaldson Eleanor Echols Louise Montgomery Burlington Mary Louise Chandler. Dick Messner and his Park Central Orchestra from New York City provide music as the Messner brothers perform as the Five Musical Messners. Dancing 9:30 to 2, with club member guardians and sponsors as chaperones. John Kent is Toys Unis club president and Harry White chairs the dance committee.

Toys Unis Club Greensboro Sedgefield Country Club High Point Marion Elliott Miss Elliott Miriam Mason Mary Owen Donaldson Eleanor Echols Louise Montgomery Winston-Salem Mary Louise Chandler Burlington Dick Messner Park Central New York City Brothers Messner Five Musical Messners John Kent Toys Unis Harry White

Girls Pentagon Club Sets Christmas Dinner Plans

The Girls Pentagon Club will meet this evening at 9 30 at Mrs Wayne Garner's home Apartment nine Rowella Apartments to finalize arrangements for the upcoming Christmas Night dinner.

Pentagon Club Wayne Garner Rowella Apartments Sedgefield

Initial German Club Dance Opens Holiday Season

Eddie Whitstein and his orchestra will headline the Piedmont German club’s inaugural dance at Emerywood Country Club tomorrow evening. The event marks the club’s first major social series since its recent organization with Sam H. Denny as president. The renowned ensemble, praised for model functions in New Haven, Florida resorts, Bermuda, and North Carolina cities Greensboro and Charlotte, will perform as guests and out-of-town invitations are extended for a large turnout. Admission is by card.

Harry Hill Emerywood Country Club Sam H. Denny Eddie Whitstein New Haven Conn Florida Bermuda North Carolina Greensboro Charlotte Sam Haoe

Industrial Club Groups Hold Joint Christmas Supper

About 75 members from the Florence Nightingale and Lend-a-Hand clubs met at the YWCA Hut for a Christmas supper and caroling. Mrs. Hallie Samuel presided, Santa distributed gifts, and Margaret Blackard and Bobby Gayle performed with piano accompaniment. Industrial committee members assisted in arrangements.

Florence Nightingale iNdustrial Committee Y. W Mesdames Lafferty J. A. Eshelman Hallie Samuel Florence Nightingale Club Santa Claus Margaret Blackard Bobby Gayle Sidney Gayle J. R. Wood Thornton Glover Edgar Whitener J. Best A. B. Frazier H. W. McCain Tom Kearns J. C. Whitesell D. T. Yow Mia H. A. Millis

Christmas Night Ball Sponsors Include Many Attractive Girls

The Coterien club at Sedgfield Manor announces the Christmas Night Ball on Friday evening December 26. Sponsors from High Point Greensboro Asheboro Lexington Salisbury Thomasville and Winston Salem are named and include Ruth Pollock Patty Redman Lois Chidester Dot Smith Patsy Jones Mary Letty Mebane Ann Ross Louise Greer Christine Cook Rochelle Luther Priscilla Lambeth and Katherine Covington. Music by Jimmy Poyner and his North Carolina State Collegians. The fourth annual event attracts the younger social set and has drawn praise for past performances.

Coterien Club Sedgfield Manor High Point Ruth Pollock Patty Redman Lois Chidester Dot Smith Greensboro Patsy Jones Mary Letty Mebane Asheboro Ann Ross Lexington Louise Greer Salisbury Christine Cook Rochelle Luther Thomasville Priscilla Lambeth Katherine Covington Winston-Salem Glenice Dalton Margaret Whitington Jimmy Poyner North Carolina Pentagon Club Sedgefield Manor N.C. State Collegians Sheraton Hotel Junior Service League

Bridge Shower Honors Miss Helen Overcash

Mrs Roy Burchfield and Mrs R W Halstead hosted a bridge shower for bride elect Miss Helen Overcash at the former home on Fourth Street. Four bridge tables, holiday decor, high score won by Miss Helen Olean, second by Mrs W C Hill. salad course served to guests including Doris Caldwell Beatrice Overcash Thelma Gordon and others. Also Announce Birth of Daughter Shelby Jean to Mr and Mrs W C Venable on December 20 at Route Three home.

Roy Burchfield R. W. Halstead Fourth Street Helen Overcash W. E. Russell Seagrove Helen Olean W. C. Hi O. D. Overcash Overcash Mises Doris Caldwell Beatrice W. C. Venable Shelby Jean Route Three

Social Calendar for the Holiday Season Highlights Local clubs

A series of Christmas events across Highland Mit, YWCA, Eastern Star, Emerywood, Piedmont German Club, Sedgefield Manor, and the Sheraton hotel showcases community dinners, dances, and social gatherings. Notable debuts include Eddie Weinstein's orchestra and Jimmy Poyner with NC State Collegians. Local members like Sam Hoa are noted as leaders.

Lightning Triggers Over 200 Forest Fires in Pacific Northwest

A single day of lightning ignited more than 200 wildfires across Oregon and Washington. Fire crews battled fast spreading blazes in forests and remote regions, prompting evacuations and regional alerts as hot, windy conditions fanned the flames. Local agencies coordinated responses and requested additional resources.

Oregon Washington

Coteriens Hold Weekly Meeting At Club Lodge

The Coterien club met at the club lodge on the As road and voted to donate 1 to the Empty Stocking Fund. Plans for the Christmas Fr... sponsored by the Eatery were discussed. Committees were appointed to arrange a dance, and Hubert Liverman from New York arrived to spend holidays with his mother at 608 South Main Street.

Coteriens Club Lodge Coterien Club As Road France Hubert Liverman New York City Mia South Main Street

Markland and Hobbs Tie Vows in Simple Lexington Ceremony

The marriage of Miss Mae Markland of Lexington to Bernie Hobbs of this city was solemnized on Saturday December 19 in Lexington. Only Miss Martha Snider and Bilis Hobbs attended. The couple will reside with the groom's parents at 1008 Smith Street.

Mae Markland Lexington Bernie Hobbs Martha Snider Bilis Hobbs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Madeline Hoover John W. Clinard, Jr Jelly Leftwich Ving Margaret Bundy G. Anderson Eloise Ingram Virginia McCain Mary Reid Idol Alma Andrews Darre! Bulla Elwood Cox Tom Gold, Jr Walter FE. Crissman G Anderson Hobart Allred John York J. P. Hollingsworth W. E. Armatrong Robert Kiriakides Robert Davie Mre. E. C. Peterson Suede Cali Morocco Moffitt’s North Main Rollin's Silk Mae Kirkman Miss Fern Daniel Hugh B. Riddell N. C Louise Ave Archdale High Point Girl Dance of Greensboro Club Hildra Burton Thelma Gordon Florence Wright Carrie Overby D. Overcash F. F. Allred D. Burchfield W. C. Hill C. J. Mannings W. L. Overcash Wer G. McKines Lend-A-Hand Club Highland Mit Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Christman Harllee PNP High Point Floral Nat Walker Hart Drug Store First National Bank Clover Brand Istmad Ice Creat Turkey High Point Creamery Clover Gover Markland-Hobbs
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