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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1937

Page

7

James Lambeth Hosts Luncheon and Club Meetings in Thomasville

In Thomasville on Feb 24 a luncheon hosted by Mrs K Lambeth honored B R Rankin with a three course repast and fine linens. The event featured bridge games, awards for Mrs George Finch and Mrs Curtis Fields, and guests including Miss Katherine Blaylock and Mrs Robert Jones. The day also covered a Tuesday afternoon Bridge Club meeting and an upcoming Colonial silver tea hosted by the Thomasville Woman's Club at Mr John R Myers' home. Mr and Mrs Austin Finch returned from Florida while several locals resume activities after travels and illness.

Curtis Fields Robert Jones David Mac Jester James E. Lambeth Katherine Blaylock P. M. Sherrill Elliott Drive Evelyn Baker Paul Hassler Cc. F. Gibson Kitty Kyser Lela Maud Isabel Boyles Mildred Pope Emily Ragsdale James ‘Town Mesdames T. Austin Finch Florida Jane Pratt Washington, D. C J. Walter Lambeth Z. V. Crutchfield J. C. Green Raleigh

Girls' Pentagon Club Hosts Salad Evening

The Girls' Pentagon club met at Miss Mildred and Clarine Fureurson's Montlieu avenue home. After a brief business session, a dainty salad course was served to Mrs. Bob Cook, Mrs. Wayne Garner, Misses Lois Barger, Marian Elliott, Lois Chidester, Helen Crowder, Edith Crowder, and the hostesses.

Pentagon Club Mildred Clarine Fureurson Montlieu Avenue Bob Cook Wayne Garner Lois Barger Marian Elliott Lois Chidester Helen Edith Crowder

Bridge Party At Emerywood Country Club Draws Large Turnout

The bi weekly ladies bridge party at Emerywood Country Club attracted many members. Hostess Mrs. Herman Smith, chaired a delightful afternoon with tea. Prize went to Mrs. Roy Strotz of Goldsboro and a list of attendees included Mrs. W. Fox, J. Corrigan, Robert Hubbard Jr, George McLarty, and guest Mrs. E B Bridges of Marion North Carolina among others.

Emerywood Country Club Herman Smith Roy Strotz Goldsboro N. C J. J. Corrigan Robert Hubbard, Jr George McLarty Carter Dalton Kenneth Redman Hiram Armentrout Rodney Snow B. W. Freeze, Jr Phillip Davis Lawrence Ingram John C. Abels Phil Warner George Rankin George Robb R. I. Quigley W. C. Idol Frank Hunsucker FE. &. Wall Guest E. B. Bridges Marion Mesdames Joan Harris J. H. Walker, Jr Thomas Turner Jesse Washburn Charles Tomlinson Frank Sizemore Jack Thompson

Duck Club Dance at Sedgefield Clubhouse

Duck Club members and guests held a semi formal dance at the clubhouse in Sedgefield last evening. Hostesses Mildred Marshall Margie Hancock and hosts George Barbee Bill Lindeman helped greet about fifty attendees. A buffet supper with salad sandwiches and punch followed the party.

Duck Club Sedgefield Mildred Marshall Margie Hancock George Barbee Bill Lindeman

Memorial Held For Miss Winfield At Woman's College

A memorial service for Miss Martha Elizabeth Winfield of the Woman's College in Greensboro drew the entire student body of 1829 and faculty. The English faculty member died last December and services included prayers by Rev. Robert E. Roe and readings from Phi Beta Kappa. Music by the college vested choir featured Ancient of Days.

Greensboro Martha Elizabeth Winfield Woman's College of University of North Carolina Aycock Miss Winfield A. C. Hall Robert E. Roe Holy Trinity Church

Death Claims J Roderick Beard Bank Official Veteran

J Roderick Beard 42 cashier of the Bank of Cornelius died yesterday at the Veterans Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services were held at the A R P church in Huntersville. He was a World War I veteran, Erskine College graduate, and had 11 years with the Bank of Cornelius. He is survived by his wife Alice Smith Beard two children Joe and Peggy and five sisters and a brother.

Huntersville J. Roderick Beard Bank of Cornelius Veterans’ Hospital Columbia D. C A. R. P. Church Beard Independence Trust Company Charlotte Erskine College 118Th Field Artillery Alice Smith Mooresville Joe Beard Peggy Beard J. T. Beard Cornelius J. Oliver Beard Cleone Beard Laurine Beard W. A. White Glen Troutman Troutman Meek Beard Pen Yau N. Y Miss Meek Beard

Court Term in Alamance Postponed Due to Judge Illness

Burlington February 24. Solicitor Leo Carr announced that the one week Alamance County Superior Court term has been indefinitely postponed because Judge Hunt Parker is ill. The term was to convene Monday.

Burlington Leo Carr Alamance County Superior Court Hunt Parker

Winchester banker among six indicted in revenue conspiracy

In Danville Virginia on February 24 a Winchester banker, a doctor, and five Frederick County men were indicted on charges of conspiracy to violate federal revenue laws.

Danville Winchester Frederick County

M B YOUNG PEOPLE MEET AT ARCHDALE CHURCH

The High Point Union of M B Young People holds a February 25 meeting at Archdale M E church starting 7 30 p m with a business session led by president Bruce Steed The program includes songs by Wesley Memorial and the Calvary quartet talks on Negro history and culture and a social hour led by Richard Short A large turnout is expected and all M E E pastors are urged to attend

M. B High Point Union of M. B. Young People Archdale M. FE Bruce Steed Wesley Memorial South Main Street World Horizons Danese Manly America Margaret Austin Mary Nelson Kiser Lena Davis

REA Funds Nears Availability for NC Projects

Federal rural electrification officials in Raleigh for talks with Governor Hoey said about 1 million dollars in government funds would soon be available for North Carolina projects. They warned that requiring co operatives to secure certificates from the state utilities commission could slow the program.

Raleigh Hoey North Carolina Boyd Fisher Marionl. Ramsey Washington State Utilities Commission

Kappa Gamma Plans March Tea by Omega Chapter

Omega chapter of Kappa Gamma Sorority outlines a March 6 tea at Sedgefield Manor. The luncheon at the Sheraton discussed the event and a round table review detailed invitations to civic organization representatives. Chap­ter hostess Mabel Hargett led ten members at yesterday’s meeting. The next lecture at 7 30 pm tomorrow at the Sheraton features Dr KE Lindley guiding the educational program.

Omega Kappa Gamma Sorority National Educational Organization Sedgefield Manor Sheraton Hotel Ethel Flynt Marie Caddell Winston-Salem Road Mabel Hargett KE. Lindley M. A. Temple

Hob-Nob Club Social At Prospect Road Club House

The Hob-Nob club hosted a social at the club house on Prospect Road Tuesday evening with Leonard Terry and Blanche Williams as hosts. Guests included Ed Shoaf Ray Stanley Mrs. Raymond Newnam Dot Sutton Betty Jo Berry and George Bullard. Attendance list featured members Kate Workman Sid Newnam Clyde White Ethel Kearns Serena Hunsacker Paul Hauser Blanche Williams Leonard Terry Margaret Roach Dink Lowe Archie Chase Jr Eula Chane Clarence Williams and Ruby Curlee.

Hob-Nob Club Prospect Road Leonard Terry Blanche Williams Kate Workman Sid Newnam Clyde White Ethel Kearns Serena Hunsacker Paul Hauser Margaret Roach Dink” Lowe Archie Chase, Jr Eula Chane Clarence Williams Ruby Curlee Ed Shoaf Ray Stanley Raymond Newnam Dot Sutton Betty Jo Berry Greensboro George Bullard Burcaw

Long Honeyecombs Found on Malay Peninsula

Six foot long honeyecombs are noted as not uncommon on the Malay peninsula in the observed fauna notes.

Malay Peninsula

Pyles Roses Lecture At Sheraton Hotel On Thursday

Robert Pyle, noted roses authority and former American Rose Society leader, will lecture on Roses and Rose Gardens at Home and Abroad at eight in the Sheraton hotel's ballroom. The High Point Council of Garden Clubs sponsors the event with slides and attendees including local enthusiasts and visitors.

Robert Pyle High Point Council of Garden Clubs E. S&s. Wall Sheraton Hotel Pyle American Rose Society

Colonial Tea Invites High Point Ladies to Thomasville

High Point ladies are invited to attend the Colonial Silver Tea at the home of Mrs. John R. Myers on Lexington road in Thomasville tomorrow afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Thomasville Woman's club, runs from 3 30 to 5 30 with club members in Colonial costumes helping with reception and entertainment.

High Point John R. Myers Lexington Road Thomasville Woman's Club

Gravity on Venus Weaker Yet Thinner Air Counters Difference

The gravity on Venus is about 15 percent less than Earth's, but its thin atmosphere would offset much of that effect. The statement notes how gravity differs while air density affects ascent and flight prospects on the planet.

Venus Earth

Ace Hi Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Wright and Guests

Mrs. B E Wright of Home stead avenue hosted the Ace Hi bridge club yesterday at 3 o clock. After bridge, guest Mrs. Joe Walser received a novelty flower while high score went to Mrs A M Hopkins for a pillow-face prize. Honor guest Mrs L Sheets received a box of stationery as Jonquils decorated the home. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Casey Sheets Mitchell Ingram Bird Ingram Hopkins Walser and others.

BE. A. Wright Homestead Avenue Joe Walser A. M. Hopkins L. Sheetz Mesdames Silas Casey Floyd Sheets G. M. Mitchell Steve Ingram Charles Bird Bob Ingram A. M. Hopkine L. Sheets

Gorilla uses breast-beating to vent excess energy

The gorilla pounds its chest not only when anger flares but across moods as an outlet for surplus energy, showing a broader behavioral pattern than mere aggression.

Sedgefield Hunt Plans Weekend Events

The Sedgefield Hunt announces a drag hant on Saturday February 27 at 6 30 from Sedgefield ton followed by a 4 30 tea at the Sedgefield Grill. An informal ride will depart Sunday February 28 from the stables at 2 30 and a live hunt is set for Saturday March 6 from the stables at 9 00 with a Sunday March 7 2 30 fixture from the stable.

Sedgefield Ton Sedgefield Grill Nathan M. Ayers

Birds use rising air to circle and glide

Birds ride a column of ascending air to stay aloft and circle. When they exit the updraft, they must flap to maintain flight.

Also Mentioned on This Page

James Lambeth Puest Thomasville J. F W. Flagge Charles M. J. Wrenn Mary Mg George Jack Mount Gilead H. Mahone George D Sechrest's Sechrest Winfield Woman's College Philathea Abbotts Creek M. FE Robert Barrer Kappa Gamma Mr. Pyle Ree Leef E. A. Wright Sedgefield Hunt Lizzie Gooch MR. Brown Packard Packard Sales and Service, Car, Commerce & Wrenn &Ts High Point, N Lyesr Wodel Miles Geo W. Lowe Packard Sales and Service
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