Duck Club Ball At Sedgefield Gala Occasion
The Duck club dance at Sedgefield Manor on Friday evening drew about six hundred guests and was named the outstanding social season event. Red white and blue decor honored George Washington’s birthday with streamers, as CBS orchestra led by Jack Wardlaw played a varied program with torch singer Kitty Nowland. Sponsors and escorts included Ruth Pollock with Rip Hetheox and several others, with hostesses Margia Hancock Mildred Marshall and George Barbee Bill Lindeman hosting the next evening at 9 o'clock. Chaperones from Greensboro and nearby cities were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgefield Manor
George Washington
Jack Wardlaw
CBS Orchestra
Kitty Nowland
Ruth Pollock
High Point
Rip Hetheox
Margaret Whittington
Winston-Salem
Abby Brenner
Edith Crowder
Owen Ritchie
Margaret Galloway
Greensboro
Bill
Lecture On Roses By Robert Pyle
Robert Pyle of West Grove Pennsylvania, a noted roses authority and American Rose Society director, will speak Thursday at 8 PM in the Sheraton hotel's ballroom. The event, sponsored by the High Point Council of Garden Clubs led by Mrs. B.E. Wall, will cover Roses and Rose Gardens at Home and Abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pyle
West Grove
American Rose Society
Sunday Enterprise
Sheraton Hotel
High Point Council of Garden Clubs
BE. 8. Wall
Burbank
Kappa Gamma Sorority
Sheraton
Industrial Committee of the
Y. W. Hut
Priscilla Club
C. A. Ring, Sr
Ecker
North Main Street
Piedmont Club
Emerywood Country Club
Lew Oe
Orchestra of Greens
Miss Blair's Music Pupils Hold Meeting
The juvenile members of the Music Lovers' club met with Miss Florence Blair Saturday afternoon at 3 in her Church Street studio. Absentees limited the program to discussion and a social hour with games and refreshments for members and three guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Lovers’ Club
Florence Blair
Church Street
Jeanne Rankin
Anne Steed
Hope Harney
Joseph Coffield
Jeanne Teague
Neural
Thompson
Jeane Sheets
Snell Holst
Nell Sheloff
MacLachlin
The
Bold Pirate
Stairs
Eddie Hatcher
Gaynor
Rolfe
Lehman
Arta Hiatt
Elimenreich
Peggy Teague
Curious Story
Heller
Founders Day Observed at Union Hill School
Founders Day of the National Congress of Parent-Teachers was observed at Union Hill school Friday evening with a splendid program. A play titled A Ren naissance was presented by P T A members and well received, followed by a cake walk with nearly 100 participants. Proceeds benefited the Founder's Day fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Congress of Parent-Teachers
Union Hill
P.T. A
Founder's Day Fund
Social Calendar Week of Activities in High Point
The High Point YWCA and garden clubs host meetings and events from Monday through Friday. Notable gatherings include United Daughters of the Confederacy at Mrs A R Harrison, YWCA committee luncheons, and multiple bridge and club meetings at homes on Washington Street, East Washington, Homestead Avenue, and Are Drive. Public lectures feature Robert Pyle on roses at the Sheraton ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
United Daughters of the Confederacy
A. R. Harrison
Wiltshire Boulevard
Mesdames J
Welborn
Stirewall
Thurlow Kearns
Meredith College
Contract Club
James
Moffitt
Are Drive
B'nai Israel Far Ald
H. Gordon
English Street
Local Society Notes From High Point and Nearby Areas
Mrs. E. B. Bridges of Marion S C visits High Point as a houseguest of Mr and Mrs B H Wall. Mr and Mrs R A McPheeters depart for Richmond after weekend with Forrest Murray on Parkway. Opal Roberson a Guilford General Hospital student nurse recovers at Mrs M C Holton s home from tonsillectomy. S M Shore returns to Washington DC after weekend with Dr I T Mann. Bob Guarino UNC student spends weekend on Greensboro road. Mr and Mrs G M Burns of Charlotte guest of Mrs W S West on Boulevard. Mrs Edwin Hedrick ill with influenza now able to be out. Mrs F G Woodruff left for Danville VA to visit her mother Mrs Nichols. Mrs Frank Reid of Smithfield spends weekend with husband at Mrs J W Hedrick s North Main street home. Mrs Nancy K Poston improving at home after influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. McPheeters
Richmond
Mrs
Forrest Murray
Parkway
Opal Roberson
Guilford General Hospital
M. C. Holton
Gs. M. Shore
Washington, D. C
I. T. Mann
Mr. Shore
High Point
Mann
Edwin Hedrick
Johnson Street
Frank Reid
Smithfield
Mr.Reid
J. W. Hedrick
North Maintreet
Montgomerys announce birth of son Farris Manning
Mr and Mrs Dewey Montgomery announce the birth of a son Farris Manning on Wednesday February 17 at their home on North Main street. Mrs Montgomery formerly Miss Lillian Welborn of Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Jarrell
Hetty Jo
Smith Street
Dewey Montgomery
Farris Manning
North Main Street
Montgomery
Lillian Welborn
Route 2
Miss Rierson and Hinshaw wed in Asheboro ceremony
Miss Evelyn Rierson and Colbert Hinshaw married February 20 at the bride’s parents home in Asheboro. Rev. D. C. Stone presided as guests heard W. M. A. histories and speeches. The couple planned a short western state trip after the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Evelyn Rierson
Colbert Hinshaw
T. J. Rierson
D. C. Stone
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Hinshaw
Mr. Hinshaw
L. B. Hinshaw
Balfour
McCrary Mills
Reading program entertains Pinehurst book club guests
Mrs Mary McGraw presented readings at the Friday Afternoon Book Club meeting hosted by Mrs I C Moser on Old Main Street. Guests included Mrs N C Cordon and Mrs Millar from Washington and Washington DC. Tea followed with yellow jonquils and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McGraw
Pinehurst
I. C. Moser
Old Main Street
Clarence Day
God
Father
N. C. Cordon
Washington, N. C
R. P. Sykes
Millar
Washington, D. C
O. L. Presnell
Eight Silver Jubilee Observed by Asheboro Missionary Society
The Women's Missionary Society of the Asheboro Baptist Church marked 25 years with an 8 Silver Jubilee on Wednesday evening. Mrs. J. H. Batts and Mrs. Shelley Honeysucker greeted guests at the door, with Miss Billa Spoon guiding them to the reception room. The receiving line included society officers and former presidents led by Mrs. J. R. Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Allred
Allie Spoon
J. R. Hill
Mae Hill
Asheboro
Ralph Humble
Allan Scott
Colon Wade
M. T. Lambert
Randolph County
Asheboro Society
J. A. McMillan
L. R. O'Brian
The
Baptist Church
Women's Missionary Society of the Church
J. H. Batts
Shelley Honeysucker
Billa Spoon
Thomasville
G. W. Berry
Mount Utah
Mae Hall
G. H. King
W H Grimes
Gordon Kennedy
Calvin Frazier
C. W. Scott
Harl Cox
Beck And Foster Celebrate Birthdays At Home
Miss Hazel Beck and Miss Fable Foster celebrated their birthdays on February 20 with a party at the Beck home. The event featured games, a pink green white birthday cake, and gifts for the honorees attended by Mia Beck and many friends. Also announced: Norman Don Hedgecock born February 11 at Burrus Memorial hospital to Cletus N. Hedgecock and wife, now at High Point route one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Beck
Fable Foster
Mia
J. D. Beck
Hampton McBride
Rulah Briles
Algie
Catherine Foster
Alean
Mozelle Huffman
Lucille McGee
Helen Hall
Obie Tutterrow
Mae McBride
Robert Huntley
Thurman Wood
Norman Miller
Ray Lamar
Clarence Staton
Marvin McGee
Cletus N. Hedgecock
Norman Don
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Seven War of 1812 Widows Still Alive Receiving Pensions
The article notes seven surviving widows from the War of 1812 continue to receive government pensions. Their ages and exact locations are listed among regional beneficiaries, highlighting ongoing federal support for veterans’ families.
Two Weddings Revealed in Lexington Special
Lexington February 22 two weddings announced. Helen Virginia Miller wed James Larry Anderson of Camden South Carolina in Camden on February 6 with Rev. J B Caston officiating. Nellie Harrison of Salisbury married Paul Galimore at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. L S Gaines presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Helen Virginia Miller
James Larry Anderson
Camden
8. C
Margaret EB. Miller
Broad Street
D. C
J. B. Caston
Anderson
Nellie Harrison
Salisbury
Paul Gallmore
Baptist
L. 8. Gaines
First Baptist Church
Robert Samuel Harrison
The
Life Insurance Company of Virginia
Galimore
Sallie Norman Circle Meets at Arnold Home
The Sallie Norman Circle of the First M. E. church met Monday afternoon at Mrs. John Arnold’s home with Mrs. L. C. Anderson as cohostess. Joe McCrary chaired the business session. roll call and minutes were read by secretary Mrs. Arnold. Mrs. J. W. Broadway led an inspiring devotional, then Mrs. W. M. Shuford taught the Belgian Congo mission study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Norman
M. EB. Church
John Arnold
L. C. Anderson
Joe McCrary
Arnold
J. W. Broadway
W. M. Shuford
Belgian Congo
Shuford
Broadway
A. E B. Brannock
C. C. Hargrave
Roy Thomas
Nelvie White
Carl Ward
Paul Peacock
B. E. Raper
T. 8. Eanes
Nannie Hege
John Carver
Arthur Lindsay
Sadie Cecil
W. L. Cripliver
C. C. Leonard
Dance Honoring Miss Betsy Harris Charms Local Socials
A notable social event featured Miss Betsy Harris at a Saturday dance hosted by the American Legion. The venue brimmed with red balloons valentines and streamers as Mrs. Allie Harris and assistants served guests with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Harris
American Legional
Allie Harris
T. C. Hinkle
W. F. Welborn
Elisabeth Hutchinson
Mary D. Summerell
Dear Miss Mansfield Advice Column Excerpt
A 19 year old engaged girl asks about her fiancé dating others. The advisor warns that ongoing wandering jealousy risks a bad marriage and advises either plan changes or calling off the engagement to avoid misery and loss of independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mansfield
February United Daughters of the Confederacy Meeting At Moffitt Home
The Robert E. Lee chapter held its February gathering at Mrs. J. W. Moffitt’s West Second avenue home with Misses Mary Elizabeth and Veigh Hutchinson Lindsay as guests from High Point. President Mrs. J. C. Bower presided. chaplain Mrs. W. G. Penry led prayers. yearbooks for 1937 were distributed. Mrs. W. F. Welborn presented a program on Sidney Lanier. Refreshments included sandwiches coffee and salted nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth
Veigh Hutchinson Lindsay
High Point
Robert E. Lee
United Daughters of the Confederacy
J. W. Moffitt
West Second Avenue
Mra
W. O. Burgin
J. G. Walser
J. C. Bower
W. G. Penry
W. F. Welborn
Sidney Lanier
Child Recuperates After Tonsil Operation at Davidson Hospital
Douglas Gosnell seven year old son of Mr and Mrs J O Gosnell is recovering well from a tonsil operation performed at Davidson hospital last Friday. Relatives and friends visiting and traveling show community ties as families spend weekends with kin in Winston-Salem Thomasville and Florida trips are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Gosnell
J. O. Gosnell
Davidson Hospital
John Craver
D. A. Tesh
Betty Jane Richard
Winston-Salem
M. M. Craver
J. A. Walser
Berry Goings
Barbara
Thomasville
Addie Fulton
Cyrus McCrary
Ann Heath
BE. McCrary
Mary McCrary
Florida
Legislative program for Altrusa dinner meeting
The Altrusa club dinner meeting features the legislative committee led by Mrs. Clara Craven. She will explain pending bills before the state Legislature and Congress, replacing the Mexico City lecture by Charles A. Farrell. The six thirty dinner will be in the Sheraton Hotel private dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altrusa Club
Legislative Committee
Clara Craven
Congress
Charles A. Farrell
Greensboro
Mexico City
Sheratonotel
Farm program to be explained at four peanut belt meetings
Raleigh February 22. E F Arnold executive secretary says J E B Winslow president of the State Farm Bureau Federation will explain President Roosevelt s farm program at four public meetings in the peanut belt this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
E. F. Arnold
J. E B. Winslow
State Farm Bureau Federation
Roosevelt
Peanut Belt
Stag Club Dan Successful Affair At Legion Hut
The George W presented by the Stag Club at the Legion Hut in Tho was a successful evening. Over 100 couples danced to the Da Orchestra and enjoyed swinging entertainment. The event followed a Halloween Ball format and drew strong crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W
The
Ladies Bridge At Emerywood Event at Emerywood Club
The Emery club hosts a bi weekly ladies bridge event at the clubhouse starting at three. Members and out of town visitors may join with a bet arranged at Mr and Mrs Davis home on North Main Street. The notice mentions a son Charles and a former Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Club
Thernoon
Also Mentioned on This Page
State College Midwinter Dance
Sedgefield
Ladies Aid Society of
B’nai Israel Church
Duke May
Nancy Peterson
Duke University
Ocean N. J
Calegs
Peterson
Chanticleer
Union Hill School
VICKS
Sally
E. B. Bridges
Marion, S. C
City
Mrs. B. 8. Wall
Hillcrest Drive
Bob Guarino
University of North Carolina
Greensboro Road
G. M. Burns
Charlotte
W. S. West
227 Boulevard
F. G. Woodruff
Danville, Va
Nancy K. Poston
Interfraternity Council
Sadie Leigh Blount
Et Gebaion
Deck Dellettach
Leesa B. 2
Virginia Weathers
K. Kie Ae
Cnn
Winnie Shealy
Gastonia
Anna Mary eSeee
Miss Rierson
Beck
Foster
Marjorie
Mansfield
Mary
Altrusa Meeting
Stag
Dan
Affai
Emerywood
Davis
Charles Ary
Griffith
G Syth
Randolph
County
East W
Earl Crice
Macfadden
West
Washington Street
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