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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1940

Page

6

High Point College Sorority Hosts Alumnae Bridge Party

High Point College little Theta Phi sorority members entertained alumnae at a Valentine tea Saturday in the Sheraton Room of the Wheraton Hotel. Active members and alumnae played bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs. Robert Garland and Miss Virginia Dixon. A salad course and coffee followed, with attendees from Asheboro Greensboro Thomasville and local towns.

High Point College Sheraton Wheraton Hotel Little Theta Phi Sorority Valentine Robert Garland Virginia Dixon Mary Sheppard Asheboro Dorothy Jones Frances Gueth Doris Keener Greensboro Anne Ross Margaret Thompson Thomasville Helen Rae Holton Margaret Dixon John Taylor C. L. Austin Lee Sherrill N. P. Yarborough Louise Adams Nell Holton Ruth Merelyn Thompson Grace Bivins Jeanne Rankin Pauline Kennett Catherine Ellison Emma and Lilly Whitaker Harriet Berry Edith Vance Helen Crowder

Howell Garland Wedding in Aberdeen Beloved Couple Wed

Mr and Mrs J W Howell announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Rosalee to Jeddy Grayson Garland of Aberdeen formerly High Point which occurred Wednesday afternoon February 7 at the Howell home Reverend Pearson of Archdale Friends Church officiated Miss Pauline Sessoms attended the bride and Robert Long of High Point attended the groom The couple plans a home in Aberdeen after a short wedding trip about 20 guests attended supper following the ceremony The Dailey Legion meeting at Blair Park Clubhouse tomorrow night will discuss the June state convention with State Adjutant Jim Caldwell of Greenville also Daughters of America meeting at 7 30 at Mrs E R Highfill 305 Elm Street Elizabeth Ann Hatton born February 6 at Putnam Avenue to Mr and Mrs W T Hatton Mrs Hatton was formerly Miss Ellen Gatlen

J. W. Howell Dyefield Helen Rosalee Jeddy Grayson Garland Aberdeen High Point Howell Pearson Friends Church Archdale Pauline Sessoms Garjland Robert Long American Legion Post The Legion Blair Park Jim Caldwell Greenville Elizabeth Hatton Ron Mrs W. T. Hatton Elizabeth Ann Putnam Avenue Mrs. Hatton Ellen Gatlen

Sigman family loss and local social notes page

About E P Sigman of 508 Carr Street called to Peak 8 C Saturday by the death of his brother R F Sigman. Funeral services held yesterday in South Carolina. Mrs Anne Swain and Misses Margaret Poole Mona Harville and Frances Hart returned after a Charlotte weekend visit with Mr and Mrs Ellis W Henderson and viewing Gone With the Wind. Mr and Mrs Olin Beck and Misses Betty Jean Beck and Patsy Swain visited Burlington with Mr and Mrs Grady Beck. Mrs R H Gordon and son Tommie Herland moved from Guilford General Hospital to the home of sister Mrs F E V McLeod 802 Arbordale Drive. Mrs Royster M Tucker recuperating at home on Edgedale Drive after major Burrus Memorial Hospital operation and is available for visitors.

E. P. Sigman Carr Street 8. C R. F. Sigman South Carolina Anne Swain Margaret Poole Mona Harville Frances Hart Charlotte Ellis W. Henderson Margaret Mitchell R. H. Gordon Tommie Herland Guilford General Hospital FE. V. McLeod Arbordale Drive Royster M. Tucker Edgedale Drive Burrus Memorial Hospital

Leap Year Dance Hosted by Miss Grace Scoggins

Miss Grace Scoggins entertained with a Leap Year dance at her home 203 West Bay Street Saturday evening. Balloons and candy kisses decorated the living and dining rooms. Dancing provided the entertainment and refreshments were served buffet style to about seventy five guests.

Grace Scoggins West Bay Street

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings This Week

A packed week of gatherings across veterans groups garden clubs book clubs and civic organizations with key visits and programs. Notable events include Mrs Ermina Sykes Burlington state president visiting the Ladies Auxiliary VFW at V F W Hall Tuesday and many meetings hosted by Emerywood Sheraton YWCA and local homes with guest speakers and planned dinners.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars V. F. W. Hall Ermina Sykes Burlington

Rules for a New Neighbor Wife in a New Community

Ruth Millett offers ten social guidelines for a young wife entering a new community. The advice covers authenticity, careful friendship choices, selective joining, modesty about her husband, avoiding name dropping, politeness with imperfect homes, avoiding climbing social ladders, resisting flattery, steering clear of gossip, and not fitting into a single labeled group. The newcomer is on trial while longtime locals act as jury.

Ruth Millett

Duck Club Roles Sponsors for Leap Year Ball Tuesday

Duck Club male members will sponsor the Leap Year Valentine Ball at the air Ballroom with escorts by women and some as stags. Owen Ritchie of Burlington, now club president, leads the list with sponsors from High Point, Jamestown, and Burlington. Glenn Gray brings the Casa Loma Orchestra, famed for long stand and aging band members, to Greensboro for the event. Advance ticket sales show strong demand under a per person plan.

Duck Club Valentine High Point Stags Owen Ritchie Burlington Bill Horney Robert Shields Arnold Lloyd Alfred Buchanan McCoy Bryant Jean Goldkette Detroit Orange Blossom Band Gray Pat Davis

Boswell address 4 H youths at Oak View School

L M Boswell spoke to 4 H boys and girls at Oak View School on plant propagation methods seed cuttings layering and division. 125 seedlings were ordered for community planting this month. Miss Rachel Stone outlined an art project and March council meeting. Bonnie club elected officers and planned future activities at Lindsay Street home.

L. M. Boswell Oak View School Boswell Rachel Stone Doris Peacock Helen Ray Craven

Piedmont German Club February Dance at Emerywood

The Piedmont German club stages its February dance at Emerywood Country Club with Wally Stoessler and his orchestra providing the music.

Emerywood Country Club Wally Stoessler

Moose Contest Opens With Cash Prizes and Car Giveaway

The Loyal Order of Moose begins a citywide amateur jitterbug, fiddlers, and novelty acts contest at 210 C Arcade Building with $175 in cash prizes and a Chevrolet among the top prizes. Proceeds benefit the Brentwood Day Nursery through the local Moose chapter.

Order of Moose C Arcade Moose Brentwood Day Nursery

Judith Lookabill Celebrates Third Birthday At Party

Judith Gail Lookabill turned three with a party at her parents home 1109 Campbell Street Saturday afternoon. Mrs Emery Autry helped hostesses lead games including London Bridge and Hold Fast My Heart with prizes awarded to Laicille Chappel and Barbara Ann Kemp. Guests from Thomasville enjoyed a Valentine themed table with pink candles balloons and favors for Barbara Allen Kemp Dolly and Lucille Chappel Eddie Maude McCormick Sylvia Sue Prevost Martha Louise Chevis Barbara Anne Russell Bunny Hill Dickie and Stan Wright Reggie and Yvonne Prevatte.

Judith Gail Lookabill Barbara Allen Kemp Dolly Lucille Chappel Eddie Maude McCormick Sylvia Sue Prevost Martha Louise Chevis Barbara Anne Russell Bunny" Hill Dickie Stan Wright Reggie Yvonne Prevatte Thomasville

Miss Morehead Hosts Valentine Party For Pupils

Miss Louis M Orehead entertained her music pupils at a Valentine party at 310 Monroe Avenue Saturday afternoon. Games and contests awarded prizes to Evelyn Wise Faith Strother and Peggy Lyerly. Peggy Lyerly won best piano performance and refreshments were served to Tommie Lentz Frances Mull Roddie Manners Evelyn Wise Lois Wise Faith Strother Bertha Lowe. A daughter Marjorie Dianne was born to Mr and Mrs R J Johnson of 228 Montheu Avenue on Sunday February 11 at Burrus Memorial Hospital.

Louis M Orehead Monroe Avenue Evelyn Wise Faith Strother Peggy Lyerly Tommie Lentz Frances Mull Roddie Manners Lois Wise Bertha Lowe R. J. Johnsons R. J. Johnson Montheu Avenue Marjorie Dianne Burrus Memorial Hospital

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and PTA Talk

Mrs. F S Lambeth hosted Mr. and Mrs. E Searles for lunch. Miss Wilma Wall of Greens boro College stayed with her mother Mrs. O C Wall. Miss Gladys Black of Salisbury schools visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Black. Flake Veach from State College Raleigh spent the weekend home. Rev J A Neilson spoke on The Child the Home and the School before the Colonial Drive PTA. Miss Sowers room topped primary attendance and Miss Mays topped grammar. Mrs W E Tomlinson led the meeting and named a nominating committee: Mesdames Ralph Wilson, W H Curlee and Paul Green.

F. S. Lambeth E. Searles Wilma Wall Greensboro College O. C. Wall Gladys Black Salisbury Arthur Black Flake Veach State College Raleigh J. A. Neilson Mills Home Baptist Church Colonial Drive Parent-Teacher Association Ralph Wilson W. H. Curlee Paul Green

Wednesday Book Club Luncheon With Mrs A E Taplin

Members of the Wednesday Book Club will meet for a bi weekly luncheon at Mrs A E Taplin's Woodland Drive home on Wednesday at 12 30 PM. The host will feature a program on current events.

Burbank Westwood A. E. Taplin Woodland Drive Friendly Garden Club J. E. Shelton Kivett Drive Book Club Wednesday Book Club Hostess

Scouting the Shop With Polly on Leap Year Valentines

New York columnist Polly notes Valentine’s Day gains meaning this leap year as women’s boldness rises. High Point reports vale ntines sales favor younger buyers with comic cards and clever devices from Eckerd’s and Walgreens. Florists offer bouquets, corsages, and Valentine baskets while shops stock licensed themed cards and witty puns for parties and friends.

High Point Star Cecil's Eckerd's Whitman Walgreen's Valent

Church Social and Circle Meetings Weeknight Notices

The Mothers Class of Wesley Memorial Church will hold its monthly social Tuesday at 7 30 at 323 Boulevard hosted by Mrs W H Linthicum and group No 4. Dozier Circle of West End Baptist meets tonight at 7 30 with Mrs T H Biles 918 Redding Street. Calvary Methodist Class No 1 meets Tuesday at 7 at 1110 East Russell Street hosted by Mrs Elkes with Mrs Ethel West, teacher, pres. J W Clinard Class of South Main Methodist meets tomorrow at 7 30 at Mrs E L Bennett 520 White Oak Street. attendance requested.

Wesley Memorial Church W. H. Linthicum Boulevard Dozier Circle West End Calvary Calvary Methodist Church Elkes East Russell Street Ethel West J. W. Clinard South Main Methodist Church E. L. Bennett White Oak Street

Valentine Party Hosted by Misses Turner and Thrift

Miss Frances Turner and Miss Waide Thrift entertained many friends at a Valentine party at the home of Miss Turner on Kivett Drive Friday evening. The event featured Valentine color decorations, refreshments, and games. Guests included Mary Frances Crowell, Margaret Kersey, Johnnia Ruth Turner, Evelyn Nance, Marie Cox, Louise Crowell, Margaret Thrift, James Johnston, W. L. Strickland, Thomas and Joe Johnson.

Frances Turner Waide Thrift Kivett Drive Valentine Mary Frances Crowell Margaret Kersey Johnnia Ruth Turner Evelyn Nance Marie Cox Louise Crowell Margaret Thrift James Johnston W. L. Strickland Thomas Joe Johnson

Birth of Ann Jarrell Kirkman in Guilford General Hospital

Mr and Mrs T C Kirkman of 902 Sunset Drive announce the birth of a daughter, Ann Jarrell, on Saturday February 10 at Guilford General Hospital.

T. C. Kirkman 902 Sunset Drive Ann Jarrell Guilford General Hospital

Conference Reports On Bi State Business and Professional Girls

Reports on the bi state conference of Business and Professional Girls Clubs of North and South Carolina, held two weeks ago in Charleston, will feature the local B and P club’s dinner meeting at the Adams Memorial Y W A building tomorrow evening. Miss Leslie Johnson and Gladys Ellington will present the report as representatives of this club. The dinner will begin at 6 15 as usual. Long necked birds maintain balance in flight by extending and retracting necks.

High Point Garden Club Twentieth Century Study Club R. T. Quigley Westwood American Home Department Woman's Club Charlies F. Carroll, Jr Johnson Street Frances Mendenhall Good Will Garden Club Sheraton Hotel R. K. Stewart High Point Council of Jewish Women Ben Swartzberg Clyde Street J. E. Marsh South Main Street M. T. Lambeth John Galsworthy Conence of Business North So Carolina Charleston S. C Adams Memorial Y. W. A Leslie Johnson Gladys Ellington

Build-Up: Cardui Aids Women Through Period Distress

A periodical claim links headaches nervousness irritability and cramps to undernourishment and promotes Cardui as a remedy. The ad asserts Cardui stimulates appetite improves digestion and raises physical resistance during menses with long term use noted.

Cardui

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover Howell-Garland Legion Post D. of A Peace Council No. 9 Daughters of America E. R. Highfill Elm Street Somats Ai Garden Club Council Roy Z. Thomas Rock Hill Thomas Tours, Inc Treizieme Club Frances Holton Brentley Circle Vicks Vaporub Bon Bonnie Misses Mason Club Bon Bonnie Helen Billie Mason Lindsay Street Helen Mason Celeste Jones Mary Brown Ruth Jones Virginia Elder Lola Bray Helen Kearns Mabel Bray Judith Lookabill Miss Morehead al Ueded John Crowell Ruth Thomason Isabel Boyles Fanny Glenn Elder Ruth Martin Mesdames Larry Poole R. L. McDonald Children of the American Revolution Society J. R. Myers Molly Lambeth Martha Phillips Glenn Pennington Betty Lou Phillips George Washington Washington Betty Lou Harry Lee Bobby Lambeth Brown Finch Pauline Elizabeth Virginia Walker Nat Walker Polly New York Misses Turner and Thrift Ann Jarrell Kirkman Dotty
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