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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1939

Page

6

Social And Club Activities page note

Community society item listing editor Madeline Hoover and contact number 4568 for club happenings and social events.

Madeline Hoover

Musical Art Club Meeting Tonight

The Musical Art Club meets this evening at 8 o clock at Em erywood country club. A program by local artists features John C Murphy flutist Virginia Frank string quartet Janet Hall contralto Janet Russell pianist. Mrs Murphy and Miss Frank teach with city schools. Hall and Russell teach at High Point College.

Musical Art Club Emerywood Country Club John C. Murphy Virginia Frank Janet Hall Janet Russell Murphy Miss Frank Hall Miss Russell High Point College

Nancy Carroll Honored On Ninth Birthday At Home Party

Mrs J H Carroll hosted a three to five oclock Saturday party at 411 Smith Street to celebrate Nancy Carrolls ninth birthday. Guests enjoyed games directed by Mrs Carroll then an ice course and a pink blue birthday cake with tiny candles. Favors included candy figurines with a list of attending children.

Betty Jo Beeson Vicky Lou Kearns Peggy Jo Martin Thomas Donald Fagg Virginia Marshall William and Everett Barker Anne Loman Doris Ray McNeill Nancy Jones Wayne Hall John Charles Don Ray Morris O. H. Rierson Jean Lester Sylvia Tate Marie Lloyd Margaret Patricia Ray Cleveland Dixie Henderson Shirley Lackey Betty Jean Floyd Billie Baucum Bobby Baldwin

Business Girls Interstate Council Elects Greensboro Leader

The Interstate Council of Business and Professional Girls of the YWCA met in Greensboro and elected Miss Marion Curtis as chairman with Miss Leslie Johnson of High Point as vice chair. The group plans to hold its next conference in Charleston, D. C., next January. Members attended from Haeseh and Irmadente.

Greensboro Interstate Council of Business and Professional Girls of the Young Women's Christian Association Marion Curtis Leslie Johnson High Point Charleston D. C Haeseh Irmadente

B P W C Meeting At Elwood This Evening

The High Point Business and Professional Women's club holds its regular monthly meeting at the Elwood hotel at 7 15 PM. President Mrs Oriana B James will preside and urges full attendance as important business matters will be discussed. This is not a dinner meeting.

High Point Business and Professional Women’s Club Elwood Hotel Oriana B. James

Jo Anne Mason Birthday Party At Home

Jo Anne Mason celebrated her sixth birthday with a Saturday party at her grandmother Mrs. Co P Evans home. Friends from Thomasville attended, with a pink and blue cake, ice cream, and favors for each child.

Jo Anne Mason Bill Mason Co. P. Evans Marlene Hoover Jo Ann Wardell Jo Ann Graham Velva Ann Ruth Barbara Lewallen Billie Sue Randall Barbara Byrum Betty Jo Parker Billie Wheeless Charles Kearns Douglas Ruth Nancy Lee Mason Thomasville K. R. Mason Johnny Wardell Dick Johnson Jimmy Fagan

Thomasville Bridge Clubs Entertained By Mesdames Roy Proctor And J. W. Hawthorne

In Thomasville two bridge clubs met at hostess Mrs. Roy Proctor home with eight players at two tables. Z. P. Long won the club prize of note paper while Claude Green excelled among visitors earning a prize. Dainty refreshments followed for eight including Mesdames Long McDonald Pennington Harrison Heathcote Green Pollock and the hostess.

Thomasville Roy Proctor Lexington Avenue Deuce of Clubs Z. P. Long Claude Green R. L. McDonald Claiborne Pennington Austin Harrison Bertram Heathcote S. L. Pollock

Thursday Club Nameday Bridge Tea at Hawthorne Home

Mrs J W Hawthorne entertained the Thursday Club on its nameday at her home. Two bridge tables played with a Washington birthday motif. Top scorer Mrs Walter Rapp won a breakfast cloth. runner up Miss Mamie Harris received a card table cover. Guests included Mrs Charles F Phillips, Mrs George W Lyles, Mrs Robert Rapp, Mrs Walter Rapp, Mrs Carson Cox, Mrs W E Tomlinson, Mrs J F Garner and Miss Mamie Harris.

J. W. Hawthorne George Washington Walter Rapp Mamie Harris Mesdames Charles F. Phillips George W. Lyles Robert Rapp Carson Cox W. E. Tomlinson J. F. Garner

Gleaners Class Meeting at Mrs Home

The regular social and business meeting of the Gleaners class of the Main Street M. E. Church was held at the home of Mrs.

Gleaners Main Street M. E

Local social notes from Wilmington and surrounding towns

Mr and Mrs Paul Snell and their sons Paul Jr and Tommy visited Mrs Mollie Snell in Wilmington returning home late Sunday. Rev and Mrs Samuel Wiley spend week in Richmond VA for arts lectures at Union Seminary. Mrs Nes MacDonald Jr and Miss Betty MacDonald visited D M Jester in Raeford for weekend. Paul A Hoover of Washington DC and daughter Mary Carolyn Hoover visited Mrs D E Hoover on Lexington Avenue. Miss Eleanor Rankin of Durham stayed with grandmother Mrs F S Lambeth on Randolph Street. Mrs Ralph Wilson recovering from an operation at City Memorial hospital. Joe Greer of Mars Hill School spent weekend with parents Dr and Mrs Ll G Greer at Mills Home.

Paul Snell Paul, Jr Tommy Wilmington Mollie Snell Snell Samuel Wiley Richmond Union — Seminary Leonald Nes MacDonald, Jr Betty MacDonald Raeford Joe Greer Mars Hill School Ll. G. Greer Mills

Book And Duplicate Clubs Guests At Asheboro Meetings

At Asheboro on February 20 Mrs T H Redding spoke on Williamsburg Va outlining John D Rockefeller Jr vision for restoration and showed pictures from a trip. The Randolph Book club gathered at Mrs E H Morris home with prizes awarded and refreshments served. The Fidelis class of the Friends church met with Miss Grace Cox. twenty six members attended with prizes awarded and Russian tea served.

Asheboro Specelal T. H. Redding Williamsburg Randolph Book Club E. H. Morris Worth Street John D. Rockefeller, Jr Fidelis Friends Church Grace Cox Miss Cox John Kemp Fletcher Steed Jack Nall Hubert Hancock Arthur Cheek J. M. Farlow Jake Brown Paul Hammond Avis Stout

Mrs Curry Loflin Hosts Friday Night Duplicate Club

Mrs Curry Loflin entertained members of the Friday Night Duplicate club at her Sunset avenue home during the regular meeting. The setting featured jonquils and japonicas as three tables of bridge were played and prizes awarded after the game.

Twining Speaker At Allen Jay Parents Social

The Allen Jay school faculty hosted parents Friday evening from 7 to 9 for an informal reception. H. C. Twining spoke in dialect readings, was recalled several times, and cake and punch were served to a large audience.

Allen Jay School H. C. Twining Mr. Twining

Stag Club to Meet Tonight at Clubhouse

The weekly Stag club meeting is set for this evening at the clubhouse off the Winston-Salem road. Announcement released this morning confirms the gathering.

Stag Club Winston- Salem Road

Local Social Calendar Highlights Evening Meetings and Events

A busy slate of gatherings across clubs and organizations includes the Business and Professional Women's club at the Elwood hotel at 7:15 PM, the Musical Art club at Emerywood country club at 8 PM, and numerous meetings with guest speakers and hostesses at homes and clubs. Highlights feature a Colonial Tea fundraiser at 3:30 PM at 230 East Washington street, a Junior Programs Rimsky Korsakov opera preview at the high school, and a Lions Club Ladies Night banquet with dancing at the Sheraton hotel.

Twentieth Century Study Club W. F. Freeman Greenway Drive R. J. Quigley Monarch Club Gibson E. Z. Jones A. C. Beeson Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution J. E. Kirkman East Washington Street Junior Service League Junior Programs, Inc Rimsky- Korsakov Lions Club Sheraton Hotel John Peddicord Orchestra of Winston-Salem

Canter bury Club meets with Mrs Perry amid schedule change

The Canter bury club will be entertained by Mrs Charles W Perry at her Sherbrook court home at 1 30 p m noting a changed hour due to a conflict with another meeting. Those unable to attend should call the hostess. At 8 p m Miss Nancy Smith hosts an evening bridge at 219 Mont heu avenue for bride elect Mildred Furgurson.

Canterbury Club Charles W. Perry Sherbrook Court Nancy Smith Montheu Avenue Mildred Furgurson Edwin C. Rankin

Social events lineup includes bridge fete and dances

At 3 PM Miss Frances Gueth hosts a bridge at the Sheraton to fete Mrs. Lee W Sherrill. At 8 30 PM Miss Earline Moore and Miss Leora Hampp host an open house at 208 Woodrow for Miss Furgurseon and fiancé Edwin Rankin. At 9 30 PM the Piedmont German club closes the winter quarter with a dance at Emerywood Country Club led by Charlie Randel and his orchestra.

Frances Gueth Bridge Sheraton Lee W. Sherrill Earline Moore Leora Hampp Woodrow Furgurseon Edwin c. Rankin Piedmont German Club Emerywood Country Club Charlie Randel

Jamestown P T A Plans Founders Day Meeting

Jamestown P T A will meet Thursday evening at 7 45. Founders Day school activity program and open house or visiting night are planned. The senior class elected Emily Thomas of Sedgefield as mascot with Edward Hill Nancy Wyrick Joanne Whitney and Thelma Wilkins as other candidates.

Jamestown Jamestown P.T. A Emily Thomas Sedgefield Edward Hill Nancy Wyrick Joanne Whitney Thelma Wilkins

Jamestown Hi Y Club Hosts Scout Night in School

Friday evening in the Home Economic room the Jamestown Hi Y Club entertained junior and senior Scouts. Scouts arrived in gingham while Hi Y members wore overalls. Mr Bowling acted as master of ceremonies as games and contests entertained. Refreshments included hot chocolate and doughnuts.

Jamestown Hi-Y Club Bowling

Modern Book Club Meets at James Town Teacherage

Wednesday night the Mod ern Book club met at the James town Teacherage with Misses Ger trude Moore and Nancy M. Hinson. Miss Zel ma Parker presented Mrs. R. V. Hayworth who gave a paper on Modern Women. She chose Wallis Simpson and Madame Chiang Kai-Shek. Social hour followed with Washington birthday themed refreshments.

Modern Book Club Jamestown Teacherage Gertrude Moore Nancy M. Hinson Zelma Parker R. V. Hayworth Wallis Simpson Duchess of Windsor Chiang Kai-Shek

Jamestown Home Economic Girls Sponsor Chinese Checker Bingo

The Home Economic girls of Jamestown school sponsor a Chinese checker bingo benefit party in the school cafeteria on Friday. Proceeds support a local project and student activities with prize drawings and refreshments.

Jamestown School

Lexington Bride Mrs Pickett Honored At Bridge Party

Miss Gertrude Myers hosted a bridge party in Lexington for Mrs Joe Pickett a recent bride Guests included Mrs William Petty who won high score and a crystal gift Miss Lillian Russell received a dainty handkerchief prize Guests enjoyed refreshments and several musical selections as community members shared updates and well wishes for local figures and projects

Lexington Gertrude Myers Joe Pickett William Petty Lillian Russell Pickett Miss Myers Miss Russell Petty Warren Hewitt Bruce Smith Sam Hensley Homer Evans Vincent Kelley Faye Earnhardt Holmes Crowell Garman Berry Thomasville

Miss Mary Morris Terry Hosts Guests at Buffet Dinner

Mrs Terry entertained a house party honoring Miss Mary McDaniel of Tarboro with a buffet dinner. Attendees included Misses Terry McDaniel Rabb Weddington Blue Maddox of Greensboro and gentlemen Messrs Malcolm Grimes F N Watson Jr Loyace Wagner Charles Thompson Dave Pickard Link Baker and Dr J L Cathell.

Mary Morris Terry Mary McDaniel Tarboro Misses Terry McDaniel Georgiana Rabb Dot Weddington Laura Blue Mary Maddox Greensboro Joe White Malcolm Grimes F. N. Watson, Jr Loyace Wagner Charles Thompson Dave Pickard Link Baker J. L. Cathell

February UDC meeting hosted by Mrs Mountcastle

The Robert E. Lee chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met at Mrs. George W. Mountcastle home with Mrs. Woodrow McKay as co hostesses. Mrs. J. M. Hart shared a word description of her trip to New Orleans followed by a salad course and coffee.

Robert E. Lee The United Daughters of the Confederacy George W. Mountcastle Woodrow McKay J. M. Hart New Orleans

Lexington club dinner ends with reports from committees

The Lexington Business and Professional Woman's Club met at the American Legion hut for dinner. Miss Mildred Lindsay, president, called the business session to order and reports were heard from the various committees.

Lexington American Legion Mildred Lindsay

Evening event offers free refreshments at seven

An evening program invites attendees to arrive at seven with free refreshments available. Cold drinks and candy will be sold, and refreshments will be provided at no charge to guests.

WCTU Meeting Focuses on Frances Willard Life Work

The local Womans Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. C. E. Sink’s home with Mrs. Ben F. Green assisting. Mrs. A. E. Brannock led in the president’s absence as Mrs. John Craver. The program, by Mrs. Fred Cox and Mrs. H. G. Allen, centered on Miss Frances Willard’s life and work.

Woman’s Christian Temperance Union C. E. Sink Ben F. Green A. E. Brannock John Craver Frances Williard Fred Cox H. G. Allen

Jamestown Delegates Named for State Teachers Meeting

Miss Nancy Hinson and Miss Iva Grace Doughton were elected by the Jamestown unit as delegates to the state teachers meeting in Raleigh. Miss Mary Kemp Bunn is spending the week end with friends in Star. Nathan Reynolds of Roanoke Rapids and Thomas Reynolds of Concord visited here with their parents for the weekend.

Nancy Hinson Iva Grace Doughton Jamestown Raleigh Mary Kemp Bunn Star Nathan Reynolds Roanoke Rapids Thomas Reynolds Concord

Jamestown Schoolboy Patrol Organizes Crossing Safety

As a safety program, Jamestown schools set up a schoolboy patrol with State Highway Patrol aid. Warning signs, cross walks, and supervising crossings are in place. Patrol members include Charles Hodgin acting captain James Shaeffer Charles Frazier Darrell Luquer Talmadge Johnston Frank Loflin Gilbert Clark Lewis Waynick Paul Cromer Arnold Kimsey Wray Hutchens Norris Frazier Gene Keater Steven Thornton.

Jamestown State Highway Patrol Charles Hodgin James Shaeffer Charles Frazier Darrell Luquer Talmadge Johnston Frank Loflin Gilbert Clark Lewis Waynick Paul Cromer Arnold Kimsey Wray Hutchens Norris Frazier Gene Keater Steven Thornton

Raleigh wedding ties to local families reach Raleigh wedding

Miss Shirley Haywood married Thomas W. Alexander Jr. in Raleigh on Saturday. Miss Sarah Lacy Tomlinson attended the wedding and returned last night. The note lists several locals with illnesses recuperations and visits, including Thelma Moore, Geneva Butner, W. W. Horton, H. M. Roach, Bill Mason, O. D. McPherson, Holt McPherson, Mrs Wilbur Jones, and Mrs Valette J. Harris.

Sarah Lacy Tomlinson Raleigh Shirley Haywood Thomas W. Alexander, Jr Wilbur Jones Valette J. Harris Myrtle Beach S. C

Junior Service League to Meet at Emerywood Club

A called meeting of the Junior Service League is scheduled for Wednesday morning at the Emerywood country club. The session will begin at ten o clock with important business planned. Mrs. Marvin Roach is ill at her English street home with influenza.

Geneva Butner North Main Street W. W. Horton Church Street H. M. Roach West Green Street Emerywood Club Junior Service League Emerywood Country Club Marvin Roach English Street

Pearls Leading Diamonds In New Jewelry Vogue

Fashion notes spotlight pearls as the season’s top gem with diamonds. London Paris and New York showcase natural Oriental pearls in festoon necklaces and two row back designs. Designers feature six strand bracelets, white and black pearl strings, coral accents, and pearl motifs on dresses.

London Paris New York

Asheboro Couple Unity: Davidson Daughter Weds Virgil Burrow

Mr and Mrs S E Davidson announce the marriage of their daughter Annie to Virgil Burrow at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Cedar Falls with Rev P F Snider officiating. The ceremony was intimate and the bride wore a navy suit with sweetheart roses. The couple, residents of Asheboro, plan to live there.

Asheboro S. E. Davidson Annie Virgil Burrow Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Cedar Falls P. F. Snider Burrows 8. E. Davidson Mr. Burrow John Burrow Mrs. Burrow

Miss Frances Carlisle Weds John Duncan In Randleman Home

Miss Frances Eugene Carlisle of Randleman marries John Frederick Duncan of Greenville in a quiet 11 30 am ceremony at the bride’s mother Mrs J E Carlisle home. Rev Tf H Biles officiates with only Lola Carlisle and Cecil Duncan as attendants. The couple to reside in Greenville after February 19.

Frances Eugene Carlisle Randleman John Frederick Duncan Greenville J. E. Carlisle Tf. H. Biles Randleman Baptist Church Lola Carlisle Cecil Duncan Duncan Mr. Carlisle Durham Life Insurance Company

Harrison Allen marriage solemnized in Chatham Virginia

Mrs. John G. Lewallen announces the marriage of her sister Myrtle Harrison to Jack Vincent Allen on Sunday evening February 19 1939 at the M E parsonage in Chatham Virginia The Rev Clark H Wood officiated in the presence of close friends The couple will reside at 302 Lindsay Street High Point Mr Allen is with J C Welch Motor Company

John G. Lewallen Dobson Myrtle Harrison Jack Vincent Allen Chatham Clark H. Wood Methodist Episcopal Church of M. E. Parsonage Vivian Blackwell Margaret Thornton Steve Horney Clifford Swaim Allen Lindsay Street High Point J. C. Welch Motor Company

Polka Dot Club Sets Evening Meeting at Parkway Clubhouse

The Polka Dot club will hold its weekly meeting this evening at 7 30 at the clubhouse on Parkway. Members are asked to make a special effort to be present at this time.

Parkway

Peruvian coup attempt quelled after palace skirmish

In Lima on February 20, Interior Minister General Antonio Rodriguez tried to seize power from President Oscar Benavides. He was killed by Sergeant Major Rizo Patron as troops and police clashed, wounding 36 and killing a police officer, two patrolmen, and a Japanese pedestrian before loyal forces secured the palace and Benavides returned to Lima.

Lima Peru Minis Antonio Rodriguez Presid Oscar Benavides Rodriguez Rizo Patri Rodriguez’ Assons Benavides Europe Japan Yester Po Dential Hiself Tain Ismodes Ismodes Rizo Patron

Robber in East St. Louis Confusion at Confectionery

A bandit with a hand in his pocket demanded cash from Mrs. Clementine Wussler at her East St. Louis confectionery. He cried while taking $10 in change and promised to return later, leaving Mrs. Wussler shaken by the incident.

East ST. Louis Ill Clementine Wussler

Cattle Heist Report Stuns Somerset Police

In Somerset Kentucky fifty cows and three hogs escaped from A E James truck after a rear gate came unfixed. Officers rounded up the animals and James moved them to his nearby home in Danville. The next day James returned claiming one cow not his own.

Somerset A. E. James James Danville

College of Emporia Lets Seniors Skip Classes With Exam Hurdle

In Emporia Kansas a mixed group of twenty seniors and twenty juniors with high marks may attend classes at College of Emporia at their discretion but must pass final exams.

Emporia Kas College of Em

Fire alarm raised after roof breach at house scene

Smoke eaters at a fire station spotted a roof breach at a nearby house and alerted headquarters. Fire crew No. 17 responded, limiting damage to 85. Kansas City report notes activity at a local scene with emergency reaction and brief details.

Fellows Kansas City

Florence Nightingale Club Dinner Tonight At YWCA Hut

The Florence Nightingale Club meets at six this evening at the YWCA hut for a dinner with a George Washington birthday motif. Mrs. Nancy K. Poston will present a review of Madame Curie’s autobiography as written by her daughter Curie.

Florence Nightingale Club Mrs. Poston Flo Nightingale Club Y.W.C.A George Washington Nancy K. Poston Madame Curie Curie

Southern Women Endorse CARDUS Across the South and West

Touring Reporter reports 94 of 100 users in Georgia Oklahoma Texas Florida South Carolina say CARDUS helped them. The standard claims CARD gestios improves appetite relieves head and nervousness boosts mood and aids menstral discomfort due to malnutrition. Fifty users testify to CARDUI effects.

South Cardus Georgia Oklahoma Texas Florida South Carolina

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