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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1939

Page

16

Church Circles Plan Meetings and World Day of Prayer

Central Friends church circles led by Miss Clara Cox and Mrs W L Hicks meet Monday night at 7 30 on Asheboro street. The Weltons Mildred White and Hardin circles join at 2 45 for business sessions with a 3 15 World Day of Prayer gathering. The Woman's Missionary Society hosts an afternoon program at 3 30. Regional Sunday school and B T U conference follows Friday with multiple departmental sessions and speakers. A Trinity Methodist chicken supper Friday 5 30 to 8 30.

Alice Kennedy Central Friends Church Clara I. Cox W. L. Hicks Asheboro Street J. C. Barker Norrie Horney Club Drive Edith Gamble Weltons Mildred White Hardin Annex Church Central Friends Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Circle No. 1 C. L. Steidly A. V. Washburn Dan Davis C. D. Bain John Lane W. Perry Crouch L. L. Morgan Forrest Feezer Ralph Herring J. L. Corzine

Miss Patterson Weds Luther B McPherson In Archdale Ceremony

Announcement of the January 28 Archdale North Carolina marriage of Miss Martha Eleanor Patterson to Luther B McPherson. The bride is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Patterson of 1601 Larkin Street High Point. Groom is the elder son of Mr and Mrs L B McPherson of 1806 Johnson Street. They reside at 1512 Johnson Street.

Martha Eleanor Patterson Luther B. McPherson Archdale N. C McPherson R. B. Patterson Larkin Street L. B. McPherson Johnson Street High Point Paper Box Co Marie Setliff Hassel Marie I B. McPherson Martha Micaneeterson K. KB. Patterson Street

Blanche Reddeck’s Surprise Birthday Party

Blanche Reddeck was honored on her 18th birthday with a surprise party hosted by her mother Mrs. Fannie Reddeck at their Route Two home. Guests enjoyed games and contests with prizes awarded to Annie Lois Manes Angie Hun sucker and Jeff Frazier before refreshments served.

Blanche Reddeck Fannie Reddeck Route Two Annie Lois Manes Angie Hunsucker Jeff Frazier

Mrs Sherrill To Be Honored At Two Bridge Parties

Two social bridge parties are planned for Mrs Lee Sherrill formerly Miss Julia Coe. On Tuesday evening Mrs Arthur Fiddler and Mrs Charles Robbins Jr will host at Colonial drive home with play at eight. On Saturday at three Miss Frances Gueth hosts at the Blue Room Sheraton hotel.

Lee Sherrill Julia Coe Arthur Fiddler Charles Robbins, Jr Spruce Pine Sherrill

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Sets Guest Speaker Tuesday

Mrs R R Stewart will speak at the Legion Auxiliary regular meeting Tuesday at 7 45 pm in the home of Mrs R R Blackburn 404 Montheau avenue The program led by Mrs N Sttewart will cover Americanism and National Defense Associate hostesses include Mesdvmes H A Cecil and George Connor

R. R. Stewart American Legion Auxiliary R. R. Blackburn Montheu Avenue

Randleman Church Groups Entertained and Bride Fete

The Business Women's Circle of the Women's Missionary Society at Randleman Baptist Church met at Mrs. Marshall Doby's home. Vice President Mrs. T. H. Biles presided in the president's absence. A short business session followed with poems and talks on prayer and missions. Tea and cake were served afterwards.

Shower for Miss Francis Carlisle at Rancheman Baptist

The Glad Girls class hosted a wedding shower for Miss Francis Carlisle at Mrs Nell Robbins home on Tuesday evening. Sixteen members attended and the bride to be received many useful gifts after games and contests. Refreshments were served before departures.

Rancheman Baptist Church Francis Carlisle Mise Nell Robbins

Sunbeams Event. Miss Rozelle Smith Hosts Mt Lebanon Church

Miss Rozelle Smith entertained the Sunbeams group at Mt Lebanon Church at the home of Mrs. Cletis Harden on Wednesday evening. Jimmy Coble and Jean Hall won prizes in games and contests. Valentines were exchanged and heart shaped cakes with ice cream were served by the hostess and helpers.

Rozelle Smith Sunbeams Mt. Lebanon Cletis Harden Jimmy Coble Jean Hall Harden Tom Hammond

Trinity P T A Meet Postponed Due to Flu Spread

The Trinity school influenza outbreak prompts postponement of the Trinity P T A meeting. The regular gathering scheduled for Monday evening is postponed to a date to be announced later.

Trinity Parent-Teacher Association

Eastern Star Officers To Have Rehearsal Tuesday

The High Point chapter Order of the Eastern Star will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 to rehearse for the initiation ceremony held next Tuesday when several new members will be admitted. Ruth Williams urges full officer attendance.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Ruth Williams

Miss Athalie Aldridge Hosts For Out-of-Town Guest In Asheboro

In Asheboro on February 18 Miss Athalie Aldridge entertained about 25 guests at her parents home to honor Miss Evelyn Brown of Spencer a visiting houseguest. Prizes in Oriental checkers and Bingo went to several named guests and out of town attendees included Miss Sally Pugh of Franklinville Miss Helen Waller of Salisbury and Miss Brown. A Valentine bridge party and a notice of Miss Mary Loflin and Colvin Lee Cunningham marriage in Charlotte were also reported with details on hosts prizes and refreshments.

Asheboro Athalie Aldridge Evelyn Brown Spencer Miss Brown Sally Pugh Helen Waller Kamia Parsons Tommy Handy John Burkhead Baxter Wyatt Edith Harper Bertha Patterson Annie Handy Catherine Patterson A. B. Jordan, Jr Bea Essick John Sanders, Jr Ernest L. Brown

Endeavor Society Hosts Dinner as Men Win Contest

The Christian Endeavor group of the Friends church hosted a dinner in the church annex Tuesday evening to end a three month attendance and membership contest won by the men. Valentine place cards and games suited to the holiday were arranged under Mrs. C. J. Thomas and Mrs. Orva Brown. About 25 members attended.

Christian Endeavor Society the Friends Church Church Annex Valentine C. J. Thomas Orva Brown The

Birthday celebration for Little Bunny Loflin at Sunset home

Little Bunny Loflin celebrated her third birthday Tuesday at her parents home on Sunset avenue with about 35 guests. Mae Blackwelder and Fayetteville Street school sixth graders staged a puppet show while Dick Stone captured color film. After games, guests enjoyed ice cream and cake.

Little Bunny Loflin Curry Loflin Sunset Avenue Little Boy Blue Little Bo Peep Mae Blackwelder Fayetteville Street Dick Stone Bunny

Greensboro Rebekahs Host Greensboro Guests

On Friday evening the Magdalene Rebekah lodge entertained the Greensboro Rebekah lodge members. John W. Clapp grand master spoke on the work of the organization, with Mrs. Alice Wicker state president also addressing the group. Plans for the May 14-16 state meeting in High Point were discussed. About 60 members attended and refreshments followed.

Magdalene Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Lodge Greensboro John W. Clapp The Odd Fellows of North Carolina Alice Wicker Rebekah Assembly Legal Lodge Odd Fellows and Rebekahs High Point

Mrs. Ogburn Yates Hosts Duplicate Bridge Meet

Mrs. Ogburn Yates entertained her duplicate bridge club Wednesday afternoon at her Main street home. Guests included Mrs. Sam Story, Mrs. Dempsey Barnes, Mrs. J. L. Fritz, Mrs. Dan Burns, Mrs. Francis White and Mrs. James Neely. Three tables played with prizes awarded to winners. A salad course, cookies and coffee were served.

Ogburn Yates Duplicate Bridge Club Main Street Sam Story Dempsey Barnes J. L. Fritz Dan Burns Francis White James Neely

Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Gay's North Asheboro

Mrs F E Gay hosted the Woman's Missionary society of the Friends church in North Asheboro Tuesday evening. Eight members attended an informal discussion on War Conditions in Europe led by society members. Mrs Tom Wood presided and Mrs Paul Hammond led the devotional. Refreshments followed with sandwiches coffee cake and red Valentine candy in baskets.

F. E. Gay North Asheboro Woman's Missionary Society of the Friends Church Europe Tom Wood Paul Hammond

R. J. Newby Celebrated With Surprise Birthday Party

R J Newby was honored Friday night at his Chestnut Street home with a surprise birthday party. Guests included Margaret Smith Hilda Alice Kathryn and Harold Kennedy Dot Robbins Mary Alma Teague Ruth and Kenneth Murphy Nell and Fred Veach Hazel Ye Sable and Ralph Hedrick Ora Leigh Robbins George Meredith Russell Marshall Neal Garner Harold and Donald Petty Arthur Jones Cecil Smith John Simpson Jr Fred and R J Newby. Hostesses Hazel and Ye Sable Hedrick.

R. J. Newby Chestnut Street Margaret Smith Hilda Alice Kathryn Harold Kennedy Dot Robbins Mary Alma Teague Ruth Kenneth Murphy Nell Fred Veach Hazel Ye Sable Ralph Hedrick Ora Leigh Robbins George Meredith Russell Marshall Neal Garner Harold Donald Petty Arthur Jones Cecil Smith John Simpson, Jr Fred Hazel and Ye Sable Hedrick

Randleman Bridge Club Entertained At Hammond Home

The Junior Bridge club met at the Hammond home on Old Main street with Valentine decor and refreshments. Lucille Freeman won high score and Elizabeth Brown was runner up. prizes were awarded and Valentine candies given as favors.

Randleman L. T. Hammond

Birthday Celebration for Mrs. J B Redding at Randleman Home

Mrs J B Redding of Randleman celebrated her 73rd birthday with family and friends Saturday at her home. Dignitaries included her daughter Mrs J R Trogdon and Dr J S Stokes. Attendees from nearby towns joined relatives for the cake and greetings.

J. B. Redding Randleman J. R. Trogdon

Rapid Growth Of International Relations Dept In Women’s Clubs

Raleigh date line reports the North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs has expanded its International Relations department from a committee to a major division led by Mrs. Henry A. White. The Southern Council named NC president Mrs. Howard G. Ethridge as vice president. Mrs. Earl Bishopric joined the executive committee. The department adds an education division and plans programs tied to Brotherhood Week World Good Will Day Pan American Day and more with NBC and Columbia Network broadcasts scheduled. A $50 state chair prize, a $25 prize and other awards incentivize club participation. Mrs. White met General Federation chair Mrs. Frederic Beggs, visiting Tryon and High Point relations will host her.

Raleigh North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs Henry A. White High Point Southern Council of International Relations State Federation Howard G. Ethridge Asheville North Carolina Earl Bishopric Spray Southern Council Council Washington City White Washington Brotherhood NBC Columbia International Relations Department Frederic Beggs Tryon N. C Federation

Miss Maxine Hepler Crowned Miss Kernersville in School Contest

Miss Maxine Hepler was named Miss Kernersville in a popularity contest hosted by Kernersville High School's Junior and Senior classes. She shares the title with Ted Kerner as Mr Kernersville. Runner ups were Miss Mary Brantley and Roger Linville. Hepler appears on the school honor roll and is a Beta member.

Kernersville High School Maxine Hepler Kernersville Ted Kerner Hepler Kernersville School National Beta Society van Holt High Point C. K. Hepler Kerner Miss Hepler George Kerner Mr. Kerner Mary Brantley Roger Linville

Williams-Samuels Vows Announced in Graham North Carolina

Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. C. C. Williams and A. R. Samuels, married January 23 in Graham North Carolina, with only close friends present. They reside at 111 West Commerce Street.

Outsider Wins Red Rose Steeplechase at Hurst Park

J. W. Rank's Knight of Troy, an outsider, defeated three national contenders including Royal Mail and McCaulay in the Red Rose steeplechase at Hurst Park on February 18.

Hurst Park J. W. Rank Royal Mail McCaulay

Mrs. Luther McPherson Honored At Postnuptial Gathering

Mrs. Luther McPherson, a recent bride, was honored at a home party on Johnson Street. Guests, including Mrs. Claud Frick and Mrs. Jack Patterson, attended with Martha Patterson and other friends. The bride received useful gifts, and games and contests followed before refreshments were served.

Mrs. Luther McPherson Claud Frick Jack Patterson M Rcy Patterson Johnson Street Mther McPherson Martha Patterson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Central Friends Circles Prospect Church Virginia Mendenhall Lucy Hester Loree Peace Highland Highland M.E. Church G. R. Ward North Main Street G. FE. Dowd 8S. E. Graves C. N. Jarrett R. G. George Main ST Ladies of the Main Street M. E. Church ST. Mary's Guild J. W. Thompsons Saint Mary’s Guild Edgar Hartley East Russell Street First Baptist Patterson Legion Auxiliary Eastern Star Brinf.fi Fctf George W. King Tabor Avenue Evelyn Ernest Ritchie Mr. Ritchie Homer A. Ritchie City Miss Athalie Aldridge Mary Loflin Colvin Lee Cunningham Charlotte C. T. Loflin Loflin Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Presbyterian Hospital Training School Cunningham Ford Motor Company That East Fourth Street Alton Dail Buren Parks Parks Park Street Natural Bridge Club Roy Champion Bright Holland Tommy Crawford Rebekahs Randleman Bridge Club Hammond George Davis Lenoir-Rhyne College J. E. Davis Cliff Hinshaw Richmond Mecie Short Vertie Short Rozella Smith Colfax J. S. Stokes Irene Pearl Trogdon Redding E. J. Redding J. E. Redding J. R. Trogden C. L. Hussey Rachel Redding Randlemay J. O. York D. L. Redding Maxine Redding Cedar Falls Women’s Clubs Federation H. A. White Beula Trogdon Trogdon Hiawatha Trogdon Art Shop West Farriss Ave
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