Every One Enjoys A Dance Party
A guide to hosting lively dances with low cost ideas. It suggests lucky number games using numbers or state names, mixing names of movie stars, and elimination rounds. Also covers early ice breaking, Paul Jones mixers, Grand Right and Left, and London Bridge formations. Teen party tips urge formal dress and hiring live musicians.
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Lawrence, Hostetler
Alaska
Hawaii
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Paul Jones
North Carolina clubwomen schedule January board meetings
North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs plans extensive January meetings led by state president Mrs. H. G. Etheridge. Events include a Raleigh club visit January 6, a mid winter board meeting January 7 in the Carolina Hotel, and preparations for the Wilmington convention April 27-29 at the Cape Fear Hotel.
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J. W. Bunn
Enterprise
Raleigh
North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs
H. G. Etheridge
Asheville
Raleigh Woman’s Club
Etheridge
Eugene Davis
D.A.R
John Anderson
U.D.C
R. L. McMillan
State Garden Clubs
Joe Correll
State Music Association
Woman's Club
State Federation
Carolina Hotel
Wilmington
Cape Fear
Karl Bishopric
Spray
J. N. Britt
Lumberton
Charles E. Platt
Charlotte
German Club Dance Ends Holiday Round Here
The Piedmont German club hosted its New Year’s dance at Emerywood Country Club drawing many out of town guests. George Olsen and his Music Of Tomorrow headlined with Harmonic Reeds and Eddie Howard providing features for a successful evening.
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Emerywood Country Club
George Olsen
Eddie Howard
Miss Elizabeth Yow and Gary C Davis Wed in Greensboro
The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Yow to Gary Charles Davis took place Sunday morning at the Yow home with Rev. Hoy L. Fesperman officiating. The bride, a High Point High School graduate, wore gold and brown and the couple plans a brief wedding trip before residing with the bride’s parents. Davis, son of Mrs. Sophia Davis and the late Charles C. Davis, is program director at WMFR in Greensboro and well known in radio entertainment circles.
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Mrs. Davis
Joint Installation Officers Tuesday
A joint installation of officers for Peace Council number nine Daughters of America and Junior Order United American Mechanics number 347 will be held in the Junior Order hall Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock. All officers and members are urged to attend.
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Peace Council
Daughters of America
United American Mechanics
Order
Tea and Topics Club with Mrs Douglas
The Tea and Topics club meets this week at Mrs A G Douglas home on Park Way. The gathering will be Thursday at 3 30 PM as usual with Mrs Douglas hosting.
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A. G. Douglas
Parkway
New York City Lacked Regular Health Board Before 1866
The note records that New York City did not have a regular board of health prior to 1866 and mentions the 1936 passage of the federal Food Drugs Act.
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New York City
Board of Health
Cooke-Davis Vows Solemnized Nov 25 Are Announced Today
The marriage of Miss Naomi Wise Cooke to Francis Emery White was solemnized November 25, 1937, at the bride’s pastor’s home in Trinity. Only close friends witnessed. Mrs. White is daughter of C. B. Cooke. Mr. White is son of J. C. White. They reside in Trinity, North Carolina.
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Naomi Wise Cooke
Francis Emery White
Trinity
James Swinson
Thomasville
White
C. B. Cooke
Frazier Residence Hosts Weekend Guests
Dr and Mrs Frazier welcomed newly married James T Mc Laurin and Mrs Mc Laurin of Rockingham at their Johnson Street home for a weekend visit. The couple wed December 15 in Rockingham and return from a Florida bridal trip. Mrs Mc Laurin, formerly Sara Henry, is the daughter of Rockingham residents John and Mrs Henry. James Mc Laurin works with the Soil Conservation Service in High Point. Also visiting was Charles Nolen of Statesville.
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James T. McLaurin
Rockingham
A. E. Frasier
Johnson Street
Florida
McLaurine
Sara Henry
John Henry
McLaurin
High Point
Soil Conservation Service
Frazier
Charles Nolen
Statesville
Local Social Roundup From Burlington Visitors
Mrs Wilber Jones and Mrs Valette J Harris return from Myrtle Beach South Carolina where they spent two weeks at a cottage. Several families and guests are noted including Dr and Mrs Embree H Blackard, Mr and Mrs Thomas Leslie Johnson and Guy Johnson of Kansas City, Missouri, and Mr and Mrs H A Peterson with Miss Ruth Gary of Hyattsville Maryland. Helen Eshelman leaves Burlington to resume dietitian duties at Hillcrest School in Stanton Virginia. Phoebe Myers recovers at home after injuries from a fall with a broken arm. Mary Allen Clinard and Mary Lou Moffitt depart Mary Baldwin College in Stanton Virginia after holidays. David and James Parsons depart Guilford College after holidays. O B Cunningham remains unchanged in Burrus Memorial Hospital. Dixon Ahi and son Jack return to 322 Woodrow Avenue after visiting relatives in Evansville Indiana. P B Murray and sons leave Charleston South Carolina after visiting Thaddeus Murray and family.
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Embree H. Blackard
Hillcrest Drive
Thomas Leslie Johnson
Guy Johnson
Kansas City, Mo
Helen Eshelman
J. A. Eshelman
Johnson Street
Burlington
Hillcrest School
Phoebe Myers
R. C. Gadd
Arbordale Drive
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings
This week lists multiple gatherings: Mrs. R K Stewart hosts the W O T club at 303 West Farriss Ave with Caroline Dalton as guest speaker. Mid-Week Garden club meets John H Walker Jr on Colonial Drive. Woman's club general meeting at Mrs. R H Sechrest’s 447 South Main note change. Mid-Week Study club hosted by Mrs J W Chandler 903 Arbordale Drive. High Point B P W club dinner at Elwood hotel with C M Waynick speaking. Girl Scout Council meeting at Presbyterian church with Mrs David T Yow presiding and new director Dona Nichols present. Tea and Topics hosted by Mrs A Douglas Parkway. Philomath ean club with Mrs W C Jones 108 West Farriss Ave.
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R. K. Stewart
West Farriss Avenue
Caroline Dalton
John H. Walker
D Jr
Colonial Drive
H. S. Coffield
Woman's Club
R. H. Sechrest
South Main Street
J. W. Chandler
Arbordale Drive
High Point Business and Professional Women's Club
Elwood Hotel
C. M. Waynick
Girl Scout Council
Presbyterian Church
David T. Yow
Dona Nicholas
Girl Scouts
Douglas
Parkway
Church Social and Reform Circle Meetings Change
The Mary Stevens class of Green Street Baptist meets tonight at 7 30 at 618 Carter street with Mrs Fred Culler and Mrs N C Beverly as hostesses. Circle two of the First Evangelical and Reformed Church meets Wednesday at 2 30 with circle one at Mrs M F Crooks home. the Thursday date was moved.
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Mary Stevens
Green Street Baptist Church
Fred Culler
Carter Street
N. C. Beverly
Reformed Circle
Circle Two
First Evangelical and Reformed Church
Circle One
M. F. Crooks
Vernon Hepler
Marian Martin Frock Pattern 9479 For Kiddies
Classic Marian Martin pattern 9479 offers two versions a party short sleeve and an everyday style. Size 2 4 6 8 10 with yardage 212 86 inch fabric for size 6 view A. Order coins or stamps and include name address size and pattern number. Pattern book and patterns priced separately.
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Marian Martin
Enterprise
Pattern Department
18Th St
New York
N. Y
Marjorie Mansfield Answers Readers in Enterprise Columns
Readers are invited to send questions about their problems to Marjorie Mansfield in care of The Enterprise. Her responses will be published in these columns.
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Marjorie Mansfield
Dear Miss Mansfield: A Daughter Seeks Advice on Parental Boundaries
A nearly 18 year old girl describes strict parents and a shy suitor. She asks for guidance on asserting independence, hosting visits at home, and handling parental ridicule while pursuing a relationship. The counselor advises firm talk and mutual respect.
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Miss Mansfield
Miss Jacobs and Aaron Harris Wed in Quiet Ceremony
Miss Anne Rose Jacobs of Winston Salem and Aaron D. Harris were married Saturday at 8 30 PM in the groom's mother's home 217 Montheu Avenue. Rabbi J M Friedman officiated with Harris Jacobs giving the bride. Jacob Harris served as best man. The couple plan a brief wedding trip and reside in Thomasville where Harris is in business.
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Anne Rose Jacobs
Winston- Salem
Aaron D. Harris
J. M. Friedman
Montheu Avenue
Harris Jacobs
Harris
Jacob Harris
Harrisburg
Ida Harris
Louis Harris
Thomasville
Young People Face Ridicule and Shyness Dilemma
The passage counsels youths to handle social mockery with care. It notes some refuse to seek parental knowledge and that laughter may defuse tension. It warns that many young people fear ridicule and shy individuals may avoid situations rather than confront them.
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Mirable
Advice on Dating Etiquette for Teenagers at Home
The text urges teens to improve manners with guests and encourages parental cooperation. It warns against dating without parental knowledge and suggests explaining plans honestly. It emphasizes overcoming shyness, making friends, and always sharing date details with parents for comfort and safety.
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Bill
Advice on Choosing Friends and Behavior at Home
A short parental note urges a young reader to choose friends wisely and behave well both at home and away. It encourages independence without causing parental anxiety and underscores staying safe and responsible.
Landscape Contractor Essentials for Home Projects
The landscape contractor must be well educated in horticulture and civil engineering with design appreciation. Proper supervision from a landscape architect is crucial to ensure quality, even when plans are partial. Payment methods vary, with lump sum or cost plus used. unit price suits large, definable work. Honest, skilled contractors and prudent supervision yield safe, economical results.
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South
Noble Ted Praigg Jr Born Here Sunday
Mr and Mrs Noble T Praigg announce the birth of a son Noble Ted Praigg Jr at Burrus Memorial hospital yesterday at noon The baby and mother are reported doing well Shelby Jean Fields Born At Hospital Shelby Jean Fields daughter born January 2 at Guilford General hospital Mrs Freda Garner of this city is her mother prior to marriage
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Noble T. Praigs
Noble Ted Praigg, Jr
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Shelby Jean Fields
C. M. Fields
Shelby Jean
Guilford General Hospital
Study Notes Club Foot Birth Rate in Newborns
Statistics indicate that two per every 1000 babies are born with club foot. The data quantify the rarity of this congenital condition among newborns.
Modernizing Riding Habit With New Scarved Ratcatchers
A fashion note describes replacing the traditional shirt and tie with a collarness shirt and riding cloth. Ratcatchers, scarf-like wraps folded and tied at the front, come in bin prints to freshen an old habit with a sharp, updated look.
Denver Father Welcomes First 1938 Baby Byron Fant
Arthur V. Fan draftsman returned home to Denver after the Cotton Bowl in Dallas to learn he was the first baby born in the city for 1938. He named the boy Byron Arthur Fant, tying him to Colorado standout Byron Whizzer White.
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Denver
Arthur V
Dallas
Byron Arthur Fant
Colorado
Byron
Whizzer
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Barbara Stanwyck
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Tower of London
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T. G. Mot
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Asher
P. R. Rankin
Mount Gil
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Mount Airy
Federation
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Nancy Cox Ofleigh
Uary
Hi Quarters
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North Carolina
Marsh
P Lcity
J. Henry Highsmith
Kansas
Kansas . Triennial, Mrs. R. H. Lath
General Federation
Bishopric
John D. Robinson
Wlace
Radio In State Federation
Ning
J. Welch Harriss
Greensboro
Spruce Pine
Durham
Concord
Lamberton
Guilford College
Cape Town
Oak Ridge
Asheboro
Gastonia
Bedford, Va
Texas
Elizabeth Yow
Gary C. Davis
Tea and Topics Club
Mrs. Douglas
Minnie Stred
Lois Devinney
Cooke-Davis
Mrs. Frazier
Wilber Jones
Valette J. Harris
Cecil Prince
Myrtle Beach
H. A. Peterson
Ruth Gary
Hyattsville, Md
BE. R. Gary
Gatewood Avenue
Mary Allen Clinard
Mary Lou Moffitt
Mary Baldwin College
Stanton, Va
David Parsons
James Parsons
H. Parsons
O. BE
Cunningham
Dixon Ahi
Jack
Woodrow Avenue
Evaneaville
Ind
Moffitt's
North Main &T
Philomathean Club
W. C. Jones
Kay
Mary
Miss Jacobs
Aaron Harris
R. D. Tillson
Noble Praigg, Jr
Bane
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