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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1939

Page

6

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.

Madeline Hoover

Varied February Meeting of Musical Art Club

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.

Emerywood Country Club Musical Art Club Janet Russell Janet Hall John C. Murphy Virginia Frank Miss Russell High Point College Miss Hall Murphy Susan Sharp Miss Frank Grun Brahms Grieg Schubert Sonata Debussey New York City Rimsky- Korsakoff Junior Programs, Inc High Point Junior Service League York Journal-American New York Times Time Newsweek Musical America The New Yorker

Y W C A Clubs Host Dinner At Hut

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.

Florence Nightingale Club Girl Reserve Club George Washington H. Albion Millis Fred Thomas Nancy K. Poston Madame Curie Eve Curie Ola Carpenter Edgar Hartley Hartley Dorothy Price Frances Ball

State Regent Of DAR To Visit For Several Days

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.

Eugene N. Davis Raleigh North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution John S.S. Welborn East Washington Street Davis Alexander Martin J. E. Kirkman Twentieth Century Study Club W. F. Freeman Greenway Drive R. I. Quigley Monarch Club Eee Gibson Mesdames Ke, Z. Jones A. C. Beeson

BPWC Meeting Opens Plans for Tonsil Clinic in High Point

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.

High Point Business and Professional Women's Club Elwood Oriana B. James James Carrie McGirt Civic Club High Point College

V. F. W. Auxiliary cancels card party Monday event

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.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 619

Domino Club Meeting At New President Home

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.

Domino Club Anna Elisabeth Kearns Lindsay Street Miss Kearns Walter Hutchins Winston-Salem

H L Mitchell Enter Temple University Hospital Philadelphia

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.

H. L. Mitchell Carrick Avenue Philadelphia Temple University Hospital

Birth of son O. M. Loving III announced

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.

O. M. Loving, Jr Burrus Memorial Hospital

Social Calendar Highlights Tuesday Evening Events

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.

Junior Service League Junior Programs, Inc Rimsky- Korsakov Lions Club Sheraton Hotel John Peddicord Orchestra Winston-Salem

New York Visitor Doris Weir Returns Home

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.

Doris Weir New York City Dorothy Rankin Miss Rankin Boston Mass A. M. Rankin Church Street

Girl Pentagons Meet With Miss Pollock

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.

Frances Gueth Bridge Sheraton Lee W. Sherrill Earline Moore Leora Hampp Woodrow Furgurson Edwin c. Rankin Piedmont German Club Emerywood Country Club Charlie Randel Ruth Pollock Pentagon Club Johnson Street

Asheboro Couple Wed Quietly At Bride's Home

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.

Asheboro Bride Pleasant Garden Mildred Johnson Ramseur Robert Edward Sillman Pryor R. Sillman William Snow Belle Rose Education Department Woman's Club East West Asheboro R. E. Nance East School

Randleman Couple Announce Marriage

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.

Randleman Frances Carlisle Fred Duncan Greenville J. E. Carlisle T. H. Biles Mrs. Duncan N. C Mr. Duncan

Birth of Daughter Sylvia Joyce Newton

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.

Hubert Newton Sylvia Joyce Prospect — Street Newton Flannie Kellin Candor

Triple Negro Killing in Aberdeen Yesterday

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

Aberdeen B. F. Sides William Smith Dan Ray Sides Ray Smith Moore County

Monthly Well-Baby Clinic Led by Dr. J. H. Soady

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.

Randolph County Health Department J. H. Soady

New Deal Bridge Club Meets at Mildred Milks Home

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.

New Deal Bridge Clu Mildred Milks Lexington Highway Vance Rivette H. A. Essick George Washington

Combined Asheboro PTAs Meet for Founders Day Program

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.

Asheboro Fayetteville Street Ben L. Smith Greensboro H. P. Powell C. G. Smith Park Street P.T. A

Called Meeting of Junior Service League Tomorrow

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.

Junior Service League Emerywood Country Club

Wesley Memorial Intermediate Department Party Tonight

The Intermediate department of Wesley Memorial Sunday school will hold a party this evening at 7:30 in the church basement.

Wesley Memorial Sunday School

Bible Study Class Meets at Mrs Gueth Home

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.

Stephens Charles Gueth Woodrow Avenue Nora L. Andrews Isaiah

Miss Marie Jones Hosts Fortnightly Bridge Club

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.

Thomasville Marie Jones Bridge Club West Main Street Vera Green Phillips Madeline Hoover Miss Jones F. D. Jones Decie Chambers Maie Snell Maye Livengood Paul Green H. T. Hethcock M. C. Elledge Moyer Mendenhall

Miss Undine Cline Hosts Post Valentine Party

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.

Undine Cline Valentine 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 Hepler Buster” Lackey High Point

Mrs Woodrow Yonts Honors Husband With Friends At Home

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.

Woodrow Yonts Fisher Ferry Street Alvin Black Richard Sink Lloyd Yoats Claude Young Lexington R. H. Caffey Atlanta, Ga Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church W. G. Smith J. O. Cooke R. D. Bevan R. Hodgin R. L. McDonald

P T A Committee Seeks Nine Month School Plan

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.

Enterprise Bureau Commerce Street Thomasville Robert Williams Vernon Snyder Tom Einstein P.T. A Lions Club Williams John Perry R. L. MacDonald

Honor Roll Names 29 Union Hill Students Across Grades

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.

Union Hill School 5. Bowden 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

Marriage Is Universal In China Says Report

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.

China

Drunken defendant fails to appear in Thomasville court

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.

Enterprise Bureau Commerce Street Thomasville C. Edgebert Hughes Welborne Recorder’s Court C. W. Gilliam Hughes F. C. Smith

Restraining Order Hearing Set For March 10

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.

John Pait W. C. Ward TWOC John Pittman Willis J. Banes Forest Britt Wilson Williams

Mardi Gras Climax Drenches New Orleans in Carnival

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.

New Orleans Rex Mobile Ala

Merchants Association Social Banquet in Thomasville

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.

The Enterprise Bureau Commerce Street Thomasville Thomasville Merchants’ Association the Legion Charles F. Lambeth I. G. Greer Chamber of Commerce

Americans Spend Ten Million On Sheet Music In 1937

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.

Thomasville Court Admits Delayed Hearings In Alcohol Case

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.

Commerce Street Thomasville W. R. Jason Johnston C. W. Kam Sessior Recorder’s Court City Memorial Hospital Johnson Randolph and Jston Pray Tor Bing Clyde Raymond China J. A. Lyttle Statesville W. L. Lyttle Ocie Maloney Wingler Tasville Drewness John McCracken Joh Douglas Horace Joyner Robert Hunt Lexington Pearl Harris Co. Coy Hunt Thomasville N W. O. Reavis Bishop Braboy Thom Negro

Dr J M Godwin Not To Return To Silver Hill Farm

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.

James M. Godwin City Raymond Bowers Day County Silver Hill Lexington Jame Godwin Raleigh Godwi Texas Godwin Houston

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Moffitt's North Main Street BPWC Metropolitan Philadelphia Hospital O. M. Loving, III Business and Professional Girls Tom Wong R. R. Blackburn Montheu Avenue H. A. Cecil George Connor R. K. Stewart Chas, Robbins, Jr Arthur Fiddler Julia Coe Canterbury Club Charles W. Perry Sherbrook Court Nancy Smith Monthe Uy M Nperson Misses Hazer Ruth Coltrane Trinity Mack Ballcum Jewell Billie Mack Fred Roach Edith Roach W. L. Hill Rodney Roach W. A. Knox Williamston T. H. Bates Winfred Robinson John McMahon Juniper, Fla H. T. Rogers Bates McMahon Orlando Daytona Beach Silver Springs Miss Pollock Cecile Sherman Wicked Sister Marion Selee Bararicka Rimsky-Korsakov E. H. Morris Randolph Book Club Worth Street Mrs. Morris Morris Diana Page Margie Moffitt Miss Marie Jones T'Ville Lions Imoth Double Trouble Merchants Association Walker Walgreen's J. M. Godwin Silver Hill Township Pular der Penney Wednesda Penney’s 7 Es Penney Company Loa
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