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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1938
Page
6
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. M. T. Hicks residence with 26 members. Mrs. I. T. Mann presided as reports from committees included Girl Scout organization by Mrs. David T. Yow featuring eight troops and two colored units.
Misses Olivia and Elizabeth Amos hosted a bridge shower for Mrs. Clark Hubbard at 510 Worth Drive. Gifts included linen and a miniature bridal couple marked the bride’s place. Prizes went to Aline Lambe and Elsie Stanley. Guests included Mrs. Etta Moorefield, Mrs. J. J. Idol, and others from the Moorefield and Amos circles.
Mesdames Grayson and Farley entertained the local Woman's Christian Temperance Union unit at 1009 North Main Street yesterday afternoon. A devotional led by Mrs. Sheroff opened the program followed by talks on prayer Sabbath observance and the U S Constitution. Members discussed Keeley patients and rum and relief with a plan for future study of the constitution. The treasurer pledged a $5 donation to the American Bible Society as a gift from the unit. Refreshments with a Valentine motif concluded the gathering and guest Mrs. C Hooks attended.
Regular monthly recital at the Dan W. Smith residence studio features pupil performances. Piano solos include Reverie by Debussy and Romance in G by Fiat with Mark Lovelace Pascal Emmagene Shields and Alice Rae Turner among performers. Vocal solos include Joy by Cadman and If God Left Only You by Densmore with Catherine Swiggett and others.
The Bachelor Girls and Stag Clubs held a joint informal party at Pleasants cabin Monday evening with dancing from nine to one. Miss Aline Lambe and Buck Davis coordinated arrangements while chaperones included Mr. and Mrs. Silas B. Casey and others. A sweet course was served to about seventy members and guests.
The Elm Street school PTA will hold a Founders Day program Thursday evening in the school auditorium. Mrs. Percy Payne leads the event with Dr. O C Williamson of the First Presbyterian Church as speaker and Miss Dorothy Hoskina singing. The fourth grade will perform songs.
The Faithful Buddies club met Monday night at 404 Short Smith street for a Valentine party. Guests played games after receiving candy boxes and enjoyed a five course meal served by Miss Iris Floyd and assistant Miss Edith Roach, with members Edith Roach, Jewel Balkcum, Jean Harris, Hazel Floyd, Ruby Bowden, Dorothy Millikan, Kathryn Floyd, and Iris Floyd in attendance.
The High Point Council of Jewish Women meets at Mrs. Max Freedman’s home on Woodrow Ave. The Tea and Topics club gathers at Mrs. W. F. Clayton’s on Lindsay St. The Canterbury club assembles at Mrs. Carson Burns’s on Greenway Dr. Earl Mellen and his Orchestra play at Emerywood Country Club for Piedmont German club’s monthly dance. Bernard Fowler and his Rhythm Masters perform at Sedgefield Manor charity ball.
The German Club announces its February dance to be held Friday at 9:30 PM at Emerywood Country Club. J Welch Harriss and a twelve member floor committee will assist, with Earl Mellen and his orchestra providing the music for the event.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Springfield Friends Church completes plans for their annual turkey dinner tomorrow evening at Springfield Friends Church. Public invited to attend and enjoy the usual tempting menu. Serving hours are six to eight o'clock.
Archdale Friends church hosts a Tom Thumb Wedding on Thursday February 17 at 7 30 pm at Archdale school. A small admission will be charged and the public is invited to attend.
Mesers R. G. Kearns, Bobby Floyd, Jackie Morris, Paul Car roll and visitors, Misses Ina Pearl Floyd, Wanda Davie and Billy Balkcum attended a gathering with several guests noted. The text lists several named individuals and mentions visitors without detailing event or purpose.
Miss Hilda Jones of 113 Willis street hosted a Valentine party Monday night. The decorated home featured heart themed games and eleven o'clock refreshments. Attendees included Margaret Pierce Katie Leviner Louise Leviner Louise Long Nelly Rutledge Emily Betts Loritta Patterson Edna Brown Sadie Kennedy Mary A Sechrest Oscar Cook Hiram Smith Odell Brown Harvey Wood T C Prevate Herbert Green Clyde Green J C Finch Ralph White Cartelle Spain Jack Goings Mildred Jones Reid Scarce Ted Scarce and Farrell Cecil.
In England 162922 factories and 83119 workshops are registered with the government.
Mr. and Mrs. James Lovelace will attend Ladies Night as district governor of AB clubs while Mr. and Mrs. EB. Mendenhall Jr. attend as president representing the local club. Nearby, Fayetteville visitors Mrs. T. G. Beard and daughter Florence Jean stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Stoner at 903 Newlin Street.
The High Point Council of Jewish Women changes the meeting venue to Mrs Sam Tobias's home on Parkway due to illness at Mrs Max Freedman's residence. The gathering begins at 8 30 this evening with Mrs Max Bones as associate hostess.
In Asheboro on February 16 Mrs. J H Wrape and Mrs Gordon Kennedy hosted a bridge gathering with four tables. Prizes went to Mrs Henry Ingram and Mrs Basil Brittain with consolation awards for others. L D Burkhead Jr celebrated a sixteenth birthday with a family dinner featuring a large white cake and sixteen red candles. Miss Sarah Hayworth of Main Street earned Meredith College Fall term honors and participated in a Raleigh broadcasting program sponsored by the local PTA.
Adorable two to ten year old girl frock pattern 9365 offers short or long puffed sleeves and a party version in dotted swiss organdie or printed lawn. Includes bodice waistline accents, lace trim, bows, matching panties, and a spring fashion book with 32 pages. Order via coins or stamps to The Enterprise Pattern Department.
Sherwood Eddy, noted author and lecturer, will speak at Woman's College on February 17. The talks cover Spain and the Orient with sessions at 1:00 pm in Student Building and 7:30 pm in Curry Building. A separate birth notice follows.
A reader note directs questions about problems to J Orie Mansfield via The Enterprise columns. Letters from readers will be answered in forthcoming columns.
A mother refuses permission for her son to join a risky late trip with peers citing past accidents and potential injury. The boy accepts the stance, noting peers and a hopeful outing planned by his father while praising respectful, sane guidance for teens.
The Thomasville Business and Professional Women's club held a dinner meeting at Community church and discussed two permanent projects a tonsil clinic and an educational fund. Miss Margaret Thompson presided and new members Beryl Biggerstaff Ella Dorsett and Mrs. P R Holland joined. Miss Elmina Hearne led the program on buying and selling abroad and Albemarle attorney Miss Lee Smith spoke. The event closed with the Constitution Preamble reading.
Mrs R K Farrington welcomed members for a Tuesday afternoon literary club meeting on Colonial drive with Mrs Paul Green presenting an engaging talk on Massenet opera Thais. President J R Myers presided as guests enjoyed decorated tables and narcissi centerpieces reflecting Washington's Birthday plans.
The Business and Professional Girls club held a Valentine Day program at the YWCA with a six o'clock dinner meeting. Jewel Welch spoke on the origin of Valentine Day, arguing saints had no role in its start, which began as a pagan festival. Alma Andrews performed piano selections in a lively musical contest. Thirty members attended.
Miss Dorothy Stewart is a patient at Burrus Memorial hospital after undergoing an appendectomy this morning. Her condition was reported satisfactory at noon today.
The Women of the Moose will meet this evening at 7:30 at the Moose Hall. All members are urged to attend, per an announcement from Mrs. Amy Forward this morning.
Mr and Mrs W G Bennettsnville 8 C with daughter Miss Clare New York city were guests of Mr and Mrs Wilson after the play Rat in Greensboro where Miss Hazel played a major part. Tuesday they attended luncheons with Mr and Mrs James beth. The Hazel family live here and have many friends in asville as the play drew Greensboro crowd that evening.
Miss Annie May Ann returns home to Bu from Memorial Hospital to recuperate from flu while resuming teaching duties. Dr and Mrs R H attend Dill for Holliday aunt M augh Bethea memorial. Miss Hal Grimes recovers from influenza at home in Cooleemee after hospital stay. Co E Kepley of Roane visits West Main Street home of Mr and Mrs Lee as Ruth Edwards spends weekend in Greensboro.
The session opened by R G Jenin ident in the chair with Mrs Westmoreland presiding. Mrs L G Farmer led the nationals program, Charlies F Finch performed a solo, and several members contributed highlights of the program.
The Business Women's group of the Baptist church met Monday evening at the church. Mary Currin of Raleigh presented an interesting study from the mission book of the years.
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