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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
6
The Swing Club held an informal open house Sunday from 8 to 9 30 p m on Thomasville Road hosted by Miss Ben Over cash. Attendees greeted by hostess, Miss Annie Mae Reeves and Miss Mary Jensen, enjoyed holiday decor, a decorated tree with gifts, carols, and refreshments including cake, sandwiches, and hot coffee.
Formal announcement of the marriage of Marian Louise Elliott and Gilbert S. Bernard in Richmond Virginia. The ceremony yesterday afternoon was described as simple and held in Richmond with the couple popular locally.
The Canterbury Club hosts its annual Christmas luncheon in the private dining room of the Sheraton Hotel with all members expected to attend. At 10 p.m. the High Point DeMolay presents a Christmas Dance at Sedgefield Manor with Jimmy Harris and his orchestra. At 4:30 p.m. the Piedmont German club holds a tea dance at Emerywood country club with Eddie Wittstein and his orchestra. The New Year’s Eve dance is held on this date to avoid Sunday.
The S Amusante Club holiday dance at Emerywood Country Club drew about 300 guests. Officers received arrivals with escorts, Jimmie Farr and his UNC orchestra provided music, and an intermission party and post event breakfast at Harriss Covington’s home followed.
Friends and relatives report Mrs. W H Clapp ill at Burrus Memorial Hospital while a private dance at Old Town Country Club drew notable locals including Caroline Dalton and Helen Marie Sheloff. Mrs C Ivey Smith ill with influenza. funeral of Mrs Marcus Smith occurs in St Paul. Marian Louise Elliott and Gilbert Solomon Bernard wed in Richmond with home in High Point after January first.
Mrs. M. J. Wrenn entertained at 104 West Broad Street to honor Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Marshall after their Ezra Kirkman Marshall wedding at Wesley Memorial Church. The event featured lace cloths, two white narcissus trees, and a flower-filled setting with guests guided through the home by Vail, Fussell, and Murray.
The Young Men’s Bible Class at First Baptist Church led by teacher Thomas Dodamead postpones the class dinner from tomorrow evening to the following Friday at 6 30 p.m. The event will be held at the church. EPWORTH LEAGUE HAS MEETING IN ARCHDALE. Mr and Mrs Orville Farabee hosted the Ebenezer Church Epworth League gathering at their Archdale Park home on Christmas night with games, contests and refreshments. The Sunday School rainbow class of Lebanon Methodist will meet Friday night December 29 at Mrs Ernestine White's Winston Salem highway residence. dress in Sixties style and bring a small gift for admission.
The text notes scheduled times to enjoy the hostess’s hospitality and to extend greetings to the bride and groom. It reflects a social gathering outline with emphasis on courteous reception and祝福.
Mr and Mrs James Stricks announce the birth of a daughter Betty Jo on Saturday December 16 at their home 400 Centennial Avenue Mrs Strickland is the former Marie Murdock of High Point Japan plans to purify its laws citing Western influence and reform
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