Kirkman-Marshal Cake-Cutting Preps For Wedding
The wedding of Miss Dorothy Kirkman to Henry W. Marshall is set for Wednesday at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. A cake-cutting on Tuesday will precede the nuptials with bridesmaids Miss Dorothy Douglas and Miss Bess Wilson arriving Tuesday. The service will be conducted by Dr. Embree H. Blackard, with Perry Cobb as best man and ushers Curtis Cobb and Carl Dobbins. A reception follows at Mrs. M. J. Wrenn's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Kirkman
Henry W. Marshall
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Elizabeth Gurley
Miss Kirkman
Mae Kirkman
Dorothy Hoskins
Marshall
Perry Cobb
Greensboro
P. W. Kirkman, Jr
Charles Patterson
Curtis Cobb
Fla
Short Course For Nurserymen Set At State College
State College hosts a two day short course for nurserymen on January 11 and 12 as part of the North Carolina Association of Nurserymen annual meeting. Prof M E Gardner heads the Horticulture Dept and Glenn O Randall coordinates the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Raleigh
State College
North Carolina Association of Nurserymen
M. E. Gardner
Glenn O. Randall
Advertising of punch boards declared illegal in Australia
An Australian official stance bans the advertising of punch boards. The ruling specifies that promoting these gambling devices is unlawful. Authorities warn operators and advertisers to cease promotion to avoid penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Engagement of Pattie Thomas to Henry Betts Announced
Mr and Mrs Fredrick Arthur Thomas of 906 Forest Hill Drive announce the engagement of their daughter Pattie to Henry Alexander Betts of Greensboro and Fayetteville The marriage will be solemnized in late winter Pattie attended Hollins College graduated from the Marjorie Webster School and is active in High Points social circles Henry Betts a Greensboro native is the son of Dr and Mrs Joseph Shawen Betts educated at the University of North Carolina and a Beta Theta Pi member
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattie Thomas
Henry Alexander Betts
Greensboro
Fayetteville
Fredrick Arthur Thomas
Forest Hill Drive
Pattie
Thomas
Hollins College
Hollins
Virginia
Mr. Betts
Joseph Shawen Betts
University of North Carolina
Beta Theta Pi
Christmas Prayer From 1939 Poem by Elizabeth Vera Idol
A reflective Christmas poem by Elizabeth Vera Idol from 1939 envisions a holy Child and the star guiding peace. It contrasts serene heavenly imagery with the current roar of war and calls for joy, good will, and shared songs across the lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Vera Idol
Fraternity Member Joins Quinn-Miller Furniture Co
A fraternity member is now associated with the Quinn-Miller Furniture Co in Fayetteville adding to the company’s growing staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn-Miller Furniture Co
Fayetteville
Progressive Christmas Dinner Luncheon Club Hosts Husbands
Members of a small Thursday luncheon hosted a progressive dinner visiting four homes Friday evening. Hors d oeuvres at Hillcrest Drive hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Noble Praigg, with A. A. Oliver and J. W. Woollen winning a contest. Main course at Hillcrest Drive with Santa and candies. Salad at Parkway with Russian tea. Dessert and cards at Ferndale Drive. Guests included Ed Woollen and Roland Long and several couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Praigg
Hillcrest Drive
A. A. Oliver
J. W. Woollen
M. A. Lackey
Fred Whitescarver
Parkway
T. V. Long
Ferndale Drive
Noble T. Praigg
W. W. Walker
Ed Woollen
Kernersville
Roland Long
Girl Scouts Active Give Empty Stocking Fund
This week the Girl Scouts hosted Christmas season events with several investitures and holiday parties. Troops 16 17 18 led by Sue Speed Hulda Hester and Bess Sheloff held a joint ceremony at Johnson Street School followed by gatherings. Brownies earned wings after fly-up ceremonies with listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Speed
Hulda Hester
Bess Sheloff
Johnson Street
Margaret Smith
Frances Rothrock
Patricia Ann Conrad
Patricia Anne Hubbard
Aida Ingram
Jean Cline
Barbara Nance
Troop 2
Santa
Troop 5
Addie Lee Autry
Cedron Avenue
Santa Claus
High Point
Yarborough Hopkins Vows Solemnized In November
Miss Adelaide Yarborough became the bride of Mr. Bryce Hopkins in a simple ceremony at Rev. Harding King s home on November 30 1939. The couple are local residents with both families noted in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Adelaide Yarborough
Bryce Hopkins
Harding King
Second Presbyterian Church
Hopkins
E. N. Yarbrough
Mr. Hopkins
N. L. Hopkins
Miss Phillips to Wed Carl Gibson in Jan 1940
Announcement of engagement and wedding plans for Miss Barbara Young Phillips of High Point to Carl Frederick Gibson of Siler City. They will wed in an informal ceremony at First Presbyterian Church on January 6, 1940, with Gibson employed by Continental Life Insurance and Phillips living in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Young Phillips
Carl Frederick Gibson
High Point
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Phillips
Beulah M. Phillips
G. Phillips
Siler City
Mr. Gibson
W. H. Gibson
Oakwood Court
Continental Life Insurance Company
Barbara Phillips
Carl F. Gibson
Woman's College placement shows 347 of 388 grads placed
Greensboro reports the Woman's College placement bureau indicates 347 of 388 June 1939 graduates have jobs or are pursuing advanced study. Most enter fields beyond teaching with 46 in advanced study, 10 married, and high demand for elementary and home economics teachers. 90 percent total placement over three years exceeds the national average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
C. W. Phillips
Woman's College
Phillips
Private Dance At Emerywood Club Hosted By Sanders Dallas
Mr and Mrs Sanders Dallas entertained a private dance at Emerywood Country Club drawing a number of friends including Mrs Carol Mann of Raleigh. The evening featured Bernard Fowler and his orchestra performing popular dance tunes with refreshments served in the ladies lounge amid holiday decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Sanders Dallas
Emerywood Club
Emerywood Country Club
Sanders Dallas
E. W. Freeze, Jr
Dallas
Carol Mann
Walker-Dorsett Vows Announced
Mr and Mrs H C Walker of 800 Lindsay Street announce the marriage of their daughter Frances Shirley to David C Dorsett December 16 at Danville Virginia. The ceremony was performed by Dr John B Winn pastor of the First Methodist Church with the ring ceremony. Frances attended the local high school and graduated in 1938. David is the son of Mrs D C Dorsett Sr and the late Mr Dorsett of High Point and graduated from the local high school in 1936. He works for Adams-Millis Corp. The bridal party included Mr and Mrs H C Walker Mrs D C Dorsett Sr Misses Maxine Walker Louise Albertson Edgar Crutchfield Joyce Flyn and Mr and Mrs Howard Barrier. The couple will reside at 800 Lindsay Street High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Sorrell
Danville
Wendell Cole
Royal
D. L. Goodwin
Charlotte
Samuel Royal Cole
Walter
Walter 8. Royal. He Is Now Connected With the Adams- Millis Corporation
Mrs. Royal
Howell Street
H. C. Walker
Lindsay Street
Frances Shirley
David C. Dorsett
John B. Winn
First Methodist Church
D. C. Dorsett
Mr. Dorsett
High Point
Adams-Millis Corp
Maxine Walker
Louise Albertson
Edgar Crutchfield
Joyce Flyn
Howard Barrier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kirkman
Marshal
Henry A. Betts
Uated
Marjorie Webster
Washington, D. C
Junior Service League
High Point Steam Laundry
North Wrenn
Rlaep
Earth
Nowell
Yarborough-Hopkins
Emily Binning
West Second Street
Freion Canady
Carl Gibson
WCMC
Goodwin-Royal
Juanita Goodwin
Walter 8. Royal
Johnsie Warner
Bill Binning
Canady
Warner
John Hewitt
Maud Smith
Grace Engle
Faye Earnhardt
Inez Henley
Agnes Carrick
Vivian Smith
Addie Fulton
N. J. Binning
Mabel Burnett
Reidsville
Hattie Milner
Walker-Dorsett
Best
Quality Furniture Company North
Peat
Ave
Ato saCreeam
Wrenn Street
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