Social And Club Activities
Readable lines list Madeline Hoover as editor with office hours from 9 AM to 12 AM. The entry appears to be a club or social page notice with a contact number 4568.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1939
Page
6
Readable lines list Madeline Hoover as editor with office hours from 9 AM to 12 AM. The entry appears to be a club or social page notice with a contact number 4568.
The Musical Art club at Emerywood Country Club hosted a varied program featuring Janet Russell and Janet Hall with Mrs. John C. Murphy Jr. on flute, and Virginia Frank’s string quartet. Hall and Russell are tied to High Point College, while Murphy and Frank teach in city schools. the quartet includes junior high students. The concert opened with an air by Auber and Bach Sarabande, followed by Handel Gavotte, Haydn quartet finale, two flute solos by Murphy, and three vocal works by Hall with Russell at piano. The program closed with Schubert and Debussy solos.
The Y W C A hut hosted two dinner parties last evening the Florence Nightingale club and the sophomore Girl Reserve club. Mrs H Albion Millis donated distinctive decorations and Mrs Fred Thomas provided a home made cake with candies marking Fathers birthday anniversary. Nancy K Poston city librarian reviewed Madame Curie biography while 37 members attended. Edgar Hartley Y M C A secretary spoke on sportsmanship with Dorothy Price presiding and Frances Ball in charge.
Mrs. Eugene N. Davis, state regent of the North Carolina Society DAR, will arrive tomorrow to stay several days as guest of Mrs. John S. Welborn on East Washington Street. She attends the Colonial Tea hosted by the Alexander Martin chapter DAR at Mrs. J. E. Kirkman’s home to raise funds for underprivileged city school lunch programs.
About fifteen High Point BPWC members met in the Elwood hotel private dining room for the monthly session led by president Mrs. Oriana B. James. They approved plans for a club sponsored tonsil clinic and noted seven members and four guests attended last Friday's Winston-Salem benefit party. Mrs. James and Miss Carrie McGirt will attend a civic club luncheon at the Elwood to discuss High Point College stadium completion.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 619 cancels the benefit card party planned for Monday February 27 due to widespread illness. Organizers say plans will be made to present the event later, with a new date to be announced.
Members of the Domino club will meet with Miss Anna Elizabeth Kearns at her Lindsay street home for the regular meeting this evening at 7 45. Miss Kearns was elected president to succeed Mrs. Walter Hutchins who moved to Winston-Salem.
H L Mitchell of 800 Carrick avenue leaves for Philadelphia to enter Temple University Hospital for treatment. He is accompanied by sons Seldon and James Mitchell. Seldon stays, James returns to Brevard College tomorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Loving Jr announce the birth of a son named O. M. Loving III at Burrus Memorial Hospital on Monday February 20.
Local clubs plan dinners meetings and receptions at the YWCA hut and homes. Tom Wong speaks. Mrs Blackburn hosts with guest speaker Mrs Stewart. The DAR and Colonial Tea fund a program at 230 East Washington. Later, Junior Programs performs Rimsky Korsakov for children and Lions Club marks its tenth anniversary with a Ladies Night and dance.
Miss Doris Weir of New York City, guest of Miss Dorothy Rankin, returns to New York this morning. Rankin accompanies her as she resumes work in Boston after three weeks with Capt. and Mrs. A. M. Rankin on Church Street.
Miss Ruth Pollock will entertain members of the Girls' Pentagon club at its weekly meeting this evening. The gathering will be at her home 1207 Johnson street starting at 7 30 oclock.
Miss Mildred Johnson of Ramseur and Robert Edward Sillman of Asheboro married February 10 at the Sillman home in Pleasant Garden. After a short wedding trip they reside in Ramseur. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dob Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Pierce. A separate note covers Randolph Book Club birthday honors for Mrs. E H Morris with a Williamsburg trip recap and a Better Speech Week poster contest announcement by the Woman's Club Education department with multiple school prizes.
Frances Carlisle of Randleman and Fred Duncan of Greenville married February 16 at 9 am in the bride’s home, with Rev. T H Biles officiating. The bride wore a black tailored travelling costume with sweetheart roses. They departed for a honeymoon and will reside in Greenville North Carolina where Duncan works as an insurance representative.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Newton announce the birth of a daughter Sylvia Joyce on February 19 at their Prospect street home. Mrs Newton is the former Miss Flannie Kellin of Candor.
Aberdeen February 21 Patrolman B F Sides said William Smith 38 year old Negro killed his wife and Dan Ray another Negro and then shot himself yesterday No argument found to explain the shooting The three lived with Ray s wife and daughter in the same house Smith was taken to Moore County Hospital in critical condition
The Well-Baby Clinic meets Wednesday afternoon at the Randolph county health department office with Dr. J. H. Soady and county health nurses leading the session.
The New Deal Bridge club met Thursday evening with Miss Mildred Milks on the Lexington highway. Two tables were set for players and an evening of cards followed. Mrs. Vance Rivette won high score prize a linen table cloth. Mrs. H A Esick received second high score prize two linen kitchen towels. Decorations featured a George Washington Birthday motif with cherry pie ice cream and coffee served.
A combined meeting of all Asheboro Parent-Teacher Associations is set for Monday at 7 30 p m in the Fayetteville Street School auditorium. Supt Ben L Smith of Greensboro city schools will be main speaker with Rev H P Powell and Rev C G Smith taking part. Park Street and Fayetteville Street PTAs urge members to attend.
An important called meeting of the Junior Service League will be held tomorrow at 10 o clock in the Emerywood country club. Members are expected to attend and participate in this discussion of important business.
The Intermediate department of Wesley Memorial Sunday school will hold a party this evening at 7:30 in the church basement.
The Stephens Bible class will gather tomorrow at 3 PM at 308 Woodrow Avenue. Mrs Nora L Andrews will speak and lead discussion on Isaiah chapter 35.
Miss Marie Jones entertained the Fortnightly Bridge club and an extra guest at her West Main street home in Thomasville. Vera Green Phillips won top score and a novelty card table cover. Madeline Hoover took second prize linen handkerchiefs. Guests and hosts enjoyed spring floral decor and salads served by Jones, her mother Mrs. F. D. Jones, and aunt Miss Decie Chambers, with several attendees listed.
Miss Undine Cline entertained members and friends of the X club at a post Valentine party Saturday evening. Bingo games and dancing followed, with buffet style refreshments in a dining room decorated to fit the Valentine theme. Guests included Pat Patterson Swanee Lanier Nell Daniels Lucile Eddinger Elizabeth Hinkle Evelyn Hiatt Colleen Davis Marie Kirkman Marjorie Tyler Robert Hiatt Harold Sink Clayton Sink Amos Ragan Willard Parrish Wayne Miller James Hansell Stokes Hepler Walter Welborn Ralph Loftin Everett Swaim Earl Hepper and Buster Lackey from High Point.
Mrs Woodrow Yonts hosted informal festivities on Fisher Ferry Street to celebrate her husband’s birthday. Alvin Black and Richard Sink won prizes as guests enjoyed refreshments with families including Millard Grimes and the Sink and Myers households. The Presbyterian Church Women’s Auxiliary met at the church with Mrs W G Smith presiding and a Foreign Missions program led by Mrs J O Cooke and Mrs R D Bevan assisted by Mrs Hodgin and Mrs McDonald.
A Thomasville Lions Club meeting heard a P T A delegation led by Mrs. Robert Williams Mrs. Vernon Snyder and Mrs. Tom Einstein seek Lions endorsement for a nine month school term. No vote was taken. Lion Tamer John Perry led a spelling contest won by Dr. R L MacDonald.
Union Hill school announces 29 students on the honor roll for the fifth month. Principal Bowden releases the list, featuring pupils from first through seventh grade including Vera Branham Frances Hipps Beryl Hughes Irene Mitchell Hurmus Solomon James Wade Jackie Willis Rossie Gardner Jeryl Hughes Margie Garner Billy Sue Michael Elizabeth Witcher Dallas Beck Carolyn Davis Ethel Mae Hill Patsy Murphy Betty Willis Martha Lou Holton Norman Jean Hollingsworth Adelaide Patterson Wanda Solomon Betty Jo Chilton June Anna Wilson Jean Slate Holton Dorothy Wilson Doris Misenheimer Virginia Laughlin Mary June Hensley Helena Upshaw.
A historical note asserts marriage as a universal institution in China while describing bachelors and old maids as largely unknown or rare in the social landscape.
In Thomasville, C Edgebert Hughes of Welborne Street did not answer when his case for drunkenness was called in Monday’s recorder’s court. The clerk noted called and failed to appear and the docket moved on. Hughes reappeared after the session, was jailed by Police Chief F C Smith to sober up, and faces further charges on Friday.
In Robeson superior court Judge John J. Burney will hear a temporary restraining order to halt TWOC contract actions at Mansfield Mills. Plaintiffs Pittman Banes Britt Williams allege coercion and misapplied funds from a $3000 check-off system. Defendants include TWOC Local No. 235 Mansfield Mills National Bank of Lumberton and officers Pait and Ward.
In New Orleans crowds flood the streets as Rex the Mardi mythic master of misrule drives the climax of the carnival. Tens of thousands participate in songs dancing parades and revelry that runs until midnight marking the start of Lent. Mardi Gras, legally a holiday since years past, ends the carnival that began January 6 with both society and visitors joining the fun. Similar carnival mirth spreads to Mobile Alabama with a burlesque parade.
The Thomasville Merchants Association will hold its annual banquet tonight at 6:30 at the Legion if Town address 8 Commerce Street. Charles F. Lambeth will preside and I G Greer is set to give the principal address. A citizens committee will present plans for a chamber of commerce, though no action is expected, as the gathering is mainly social.
In 1937 Americans spent about ten million dollars on sheet music and music books reflecting a strong consumer market for home music amid the decade’s cultural interest. This figure highlights widespread engagement with music publishing and piano albums during the era.
In Thomasville Judge C W Kam continued cases March 10 including W R Jason and J Johnston charged with assault with a deadly weapon and drunkenness. Johnston remained hospitalized after a Sunday fight near Randolph and G streets. Johnston bonded at 150 dollars.
Dr James M Godwin army surgeon and City resident told Raymond Bowers he would not return to the Silver Hill township farm near Lexington to live. He recently recovered from an assault allegedly by his grandson James Godwin 19 who is held in Raleigh. The farm was to be turned over to a son in law or daughter who plan to move the property from Texas.
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