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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1939

Page

6

Business and Professional Girls Club installs officers

Madeline Hoover reports the local Business and Professional Girls club held its first weekly dinner meeting of the year at the W A Hut. Pins bearing the club insignia were worn after a Miss Ida Clark design. Dorothy Joskins was elected project chairman before officers were installed for the next six months. Leslie Johnson to represent the club at the Inter-State Business Girls Council in Charlotte January 14 15 and plans for the Greensboro Mid Winter Conference February 11 12 were announced. About 25 members attended.

Business O Professional Girls W. A. Hut Iss Ida Clark Nto Dorothy ‘Oskins Wesley Memorial Church Leslie Johnson Business Girls’ Council Charlotte Greensboro

Historic Gardens Of Virginia Described By Mrs Millis

Members of the Mid-Week Garden Club met at Mrs Em ee H Blackards home with J E B Millis leading a program on Historic Homes of Gardens of Virginia He described notable houses around Charlottesville Diamond and Williamsburg and shared historical details A short business session led by Mrs Hoke Bullard approved cooperation with the High Point Council to establish a Memorial Garden at Blair Park for John J Blair Numerous members attended including R T Amos Hoke Bullard Collier Bilis Sidney Gayle Valette Harris E T Harrison Horace Haworth H T Hudson Frank Hunsucker H A Millis J B Millis Forrest Murray Seborn Perry John Pickett W A Sherrod Fred Thomas and W B Thomas.

Emee H. Blackard Hcrest Drive J. E B. Millis Gardens Virginia

Post-Holiday German Club Dance Impresses Piedmont

Emeryd country club hosted a large Piedmont German club dance last evening starring Johnny mp and his New York troupe. The orchestra delivered vibrant tunes drawing many locals and out-of-town visitors with dense dancing and refreshments offered in the club lounge. Garrett captured the prize after thirty minutes into the nine o'clock start. Foscue presides the German club which hosts monthly dances.

Emeryd Johnny Mp Terpsichorean New York Rainbow Grill Ack Garrett Ames F. Foscue

Archdale church social plans meeting at Coltrane home

The Woman's Missionary Society of Archdale M E church will meet at Mrs. J W Coltrane's home in Archdale Thursday at 7 30 pm. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome. The Rankin Memorial Circle met last evening at Carr Street with Mrs. Mattie Cameron and Mrs. James Lee. Rev Edw Suits led prayer after devotionals and a linen shower was given to Mrs Edward Suits.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Archdale M. E J. W. Coltrane Gene Rankin Memorial Circle Rankin Memorial Church Mattie Cameron James Lee Carr Street Lineback Edw. Suits Edward Suits

Mary Harper Philathea Class to Hold Regular Meeting

The Mary Harper Philathea class of Main Street M. E. church will hold its regular business meeting tomorrow night at 7 30 with Mrs R A Wilson 801 Carrick avenue as associate hostess. Members are asked to bring a parcel for the blind package sale.

Mary Harper

Circle Two of Ward Street Methodist Church Meeting

Circle Two of Ward Street Methodist Church will meet on Thursday evening at 7 30 at the home of Miss Carrie Dobie on Ward street. All members are urged to be present.

Ward Street

Salem Students Return To School After Holiday

Salem College welcomes back Betty Hardin and Mary Wilson Wall after holiday visits with their parents Mr and Mrs H P Hardin and Mr and Mrs E B Wall. Other returning students include Miss Tommy Tomlinson Miss Betty Hunt Murray and Miss Anne Scott Garrett, daughters of prominent Salem families.

Betty Hardin Mary Wilson Wall Salem College H. P. Hardin E. 8. Wall Academy

Mid-Week Garden Club Hosts Virginia Gardens Topic

The Mid-Week Garden club meets at Hillcrest Drive with Mrs Embree H Blackard hosting. Mrs J F Millis leads the program on Virginia Gardens. Also on Wednesday the Utopian study club meets at 108 Brentley Circle and the Woman's club gathers at Blair Park with an education committee program.

Embree H. Blackard Hillcrest Drive J. EF. Millis Virginia Gardens Utopian Study Club Roland T. Holton Brentley Circle Woman's Club Blair Park Charles W. Carroll

Community notes on local hospital recoveries and social events

A. L. Jackson is recovering well at Guilford General Hospital after an appendectomy on Monday. Mrs. Robert Cottam of Raleigh arrives to visit Mrs. A. M. Rankin Jr. at 427 Edgedale Drive. Mrs. J. A. Benentt of High Point route four is ill at Guilford General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Waynick travel to Oxford for the wedding of Miss Margaret Irwin Peoples to J. C. B. Ehringhaus Jr at 8:30 this evening. The Washington Council Daughters of America meets Thursday at 7:30 at 310% North Main for officer installations. Harry Doctor and daughter Anna Lou return from two weeks in Miami Beach. Miss Eddie McCormick of 1107 Campbell Street is admitted to Burrus Memorial Hospital after an appendectomy last night. She is sister to James McCormick of The Enterprise mechanical force.

Robert Cottam Raleigh A. M. Rankin, Jr Edgedale Drive J. A. Benentt High Point Route Four Guilford General Hospital C. M. Waynick Oxford Margaret Irwin Peoples J. C. B. Ehringhaus, Jr Episcopal Church Harry Doctor Anna Lou Miami Beach Fla Eddie McCormick Campbell Street Burrus Memorial Hospital

Waynick Addresses W O T Club on Legislative Issues

Capus M. Waynick spoke at the W O T club meeting held at Mrs. H Albion Millis home on North Main Street Raleigh focused on issues likely to confront the state legislature now convening. Club president Mrs. C F Tomlinson served tea after a round of current events with a small group including Mrs Embree M Blackard and several club members.

Raleigh W. O T Capus M. Waynick H. Albion Millis North Main Street Mr. Waynick Embree M. Blackard Mary Alexander I. Irvin Paylor Mesdames J. H. Adams A. 8. Caldwell G. W. Clark J. D. Cox W. C. Idol W. C. Jones A. 8. Parker R. K. Stewart C. F. Tomlinson Hiram Armentrout

Monarch Auxiliary Hosts January Meeting at Mrs Auman Home

Members of the Monarch club auxiliary gathered yesterday at 801 Mont hieu avenue for the regular January meeting. President Mrs Elmer Hedrick led routine business and plans for the new year while holiday decor of bells and red tapers framed the gathering and the refreshments.

Monarch Club F. R. Auman Monthieu Avenue Elmer Hedrick

Younger Set Leaves For School After Holidays

Local young people head back to college after holidays. Mary Lewis Millis and Margaret Hayworth return to Ashley Hall in Charleston South Carolina. Anna Tomlinson goes to Ward Belmont College in Nashville Tennessee. Eleanor Powell and Doris Stroupe to Duke University. Clara Cole Sherrod to Fassifern Hendersonville. Sarah Jones and Mabel Hoover Hargett to Woman's College Greensboro. Pearl Thompson Betty Jackson Kitty Mann Martha Moffitt to Brenau College Gainesville. Dorothy Stewart and Eleanor Amos to Randolph Macon Lynchburg. Patty and Theo Redman to Wellesley and Mount Holyoke. Helen Millis to Mount Vernon Seminary Washington Pauline Douglas to Converse Mary Allen Clinard to Mary Baldwin.

Mary Lewis Millis Margaret Hayworth Ashley Hall Charleston S. C Anna Tomlinson Ward- Belmont College Nashville

Miss Berta Andrews Weds Joel Trogdon In Asheboro Ceremony

Miss Berta Mae Andrews of Asheboro and Joel Trogdon of Asheboro were married December 31 at 8 pm in the First M E church parsonage Asheboro. The couple will reside at 400 Sunset Avenue and Trogdon works at Seward Manufacturing Company in Randleman.

Berta Andrews Joel Trogdon Asheboro Berta Mae Andrews Carmey Andrews Siler City Myrtle Trogdon Ward Worthville M. E Howard P. Powell Russell Branson Mittie Albright Blythe Sanford Sunset Avenue Trogdon Seward Manufacturing Company Randleman

Monogram Club Dance At State College

The Monogram club of State College will host an informal dance in Frank Thompson Gymnasium Saturday from 9 to 12 with music by Key Scales and his orchestra. Sponsors and escorts include Lydia Bailey with Bunny Hines, Becky Davis with Leslie Boney, Ruth Kingsolver with P. G. Hill, and Dorothy Brown with George Fry. Chaperones listed include Mr. and Mrs. Newton and others from Greensboro and nearby towns.

Raleigh Frank Thompson Monogram Club State College Lydia Lea Bailey Greensboro Bunny Hines Winston-Salem Becky Davis Rocky Mount Leslie Boney Wilmington Ruth Kingsolver Hickory P. G. Hill Dorothy Brown George Fry Princeton W. Va Williams Newton Herman Hickman Bob Warren Waderson J. L. von Glahn Nig Waller Ray Sermon Charles Doak John Bonitz

Cercle Francais Resumes Meetings With Mrs Peacock

The Cercle Francais resumes its bi weekly meetings tomorrow evening at 7 45 at the home of Mrs Dred Peacock on Louise Avenue after a holiday break. Full attendance is hoped.

Cercle Francais

McKenney on Bridge: a dramatic squeeze seals a 12th trick

In the National Open pairs, Cohan and Law face a near miss as a club break and a late squeeze force the eleventh and twelfth tricks. Cohan, South, executes a heart and spade play to exhaust West and secure the contract.

Declarer Joseph Cohan Wooster John H. Law Cleveland East South West Cohan

Contract Problem Four spades from both hands and play

South faces four spades declared. With four spades in one defender hand and four diamonds in the other, find the play to make four spades. Dealer has AQ108 and K652 in spades. Dummy has K543 and AK32 in diamonds. Challenge to craft a line that yields the contract.

South

Lambeth speaks at January Thomasville club meeting

J Walter Lambeth, former congressman, addressed the Thomasville Woman's Club at its January gathering on Elliott Drive. The event included new member welcomes, nominating committee appointments, and a reception of attendees as members noted his return to private life.

Walter Lambeth Thomasville Woman's Club Thomasville Woman's Club Elliott Drive J. Walter Lambeth George D. Finch J. C. Lloyd Mesdame H. L. Goodloe Alfred Finch Ralph Hinkle C. L. Harris Paul Hassler J. R. Blair R. D. Bevan Harry Culp Tom Einstein M. C. Elledge Charles F. Finch David Mac Jester J. F. Metters Kate Norman John Perry Roy Proctor C. C. Wall C. L. White, Jr Henry Pod J. E B. Dickinson C. M. Fields Margaret Thompson Beulah Norment

Missionary Society Meets at Home for Evening

The Lutheran Missionary Society gathered at Mrs. Homer Sink's home Monday evening with Mrs. J. H. Kennedy as associate hostess. Mrs. G. O. Ritchie presided and Mrs. D. H. Sechrest led the program, followed by Mrs. L. O. Yonts leading in prayer.

The Lutheran Missionary Society Homer Sink J. H. Kennedy G. O. Ritchie D. H. Sechrest L. O. Yonts

Jackpot lottery suit ends with voluntary non-suit

Arnold Grayson Boggs filed a suit against North Carolina Theaters Inc and others over a $375 jackpot claim from February 14 1938. He alleged nonpayment and sought the jackpot plus $1000 punitive damages. A second action on the same facts was then started by his counsel.

Arnold Grayson Boggs Park Street Boggs North Carolina Theaters, Inc Eveing

Wesley Memorial to Hold Midweek Service Tonight

Wesley Memorial conducts a midweek worship at 7:30 led by Rev. J. B. Rink in the Intermediate Department assembly room. The evening explores ways for personal spiritual refreshment and daily inspiration.

Wesley Memorial J. B. Rink Intermediate Department

Women of the Moose to Hold Meet Tonight

The regular meeting of the Women of the Moose will be held at 7 30 this evening at the Moose Hall. Initiation ceremonies are planned and all members are urged to attend.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall

Escaped convict sought in Lincolnton

The penal division today sought Willie Garris, 19, of Charlotte, who escaped from a road gang near Lincolnton. He is serving an 18 month term for store breaking and larceny in Mecklenburg County.

Lincolnton Willie Garris Charlotte Here Mecklenburg County

Christmas Social Recap and Holiday Travels

Prayer and Mrs. Lee Black gave the Thank offering thought. Refreshments followed the program. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Carleton and daughter left for Gardner, Massachusetts after visiting here. Several students and friends, including Mary Alice Hoover, returned to Raleigh and Greensboro for school and parties during the holidays.

Lee Black Spencer Carleton Gardner Mass

Walter Winchell On A Harried Media Landscape

Walter Winchell discusses the pressures on reporters and editors amid a crowded news cycle. He notes the rapid pace of events and the challenge of balancing speed with accuracy.

New York Clergy Wit About Rich and Poor Tenants

A New York columnist recalls a Riverside Church incident where a drunken youth asked Dr Fosdick about eternal life. The minister delays talk until sobriety and quips he will answer in the morning. The piece also recalls Dr Cadman’s reply to a junior executive on $15 a week.

Overe New York H. Fosdick Riverside Church New York City

Young critic Elizabeth Hemphill joins Mia mi Herald at fourteen

At fourteen Elizabeth Hemphill asks the Mia mi Herald editors to simplify movie reviews for children. Editor Ellis Hollums hires her immediately to interview staff and sample their opinions. The piece mentions Runyon, Life Magazine, radio programs, and a young author claiming Jane Brown as J. B. with a 3 cent per copy rate.

Elizabeth Hemphill Ellis Hollums Miami Herald Hollums Elizabeth Ben Bernie Walter Pidgeon Bernie Damon Runyon Flagler Street Miami Broadway Life Magazine Runyon Lincoln Road Miami Beach Ted Cook

McKes son-Robbins fiasco teased in wheat market notes

A New York morning gazette allegedly previewed the McKes son-Robbins incident a full week before it appeared on the front page. James Roosevelt may seek public office in 1942 and society singers face rising pay demands. The Actor's Union seeks 40 dollars weekly for singers, cutting into club profits.

New York Morning Gazette McKesson-Robbins James Roosevelt Debs

Webb announce birth of daughter Hilda Lee

Mr and Mrs V F B Webb announce the birth of a daughter named Hilda Lee on December 23 at their home on English street.

Mrs. V. FB. Webb Hilda Lee English Street

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Madeline Hoover J. E Millis Holiday Hk David Chauns Chauns 604 North Main Logic Che Gas Range Cee American Gas Association For America Duke Power CO Solth Main ST Archdale M. FE Salem ARRI S. Arcrid American Institute of Laundering Robert Jean McMillan L. RR. McMillan North Wrenn Street Honald Jerry Barnes Clayton Barnes Smith Girl Scout Council David T. Yow Presbyterian Church Henry Foust Fred Ingram Priscilla Club A. L. Jackson Washington Council Daughters of America W O. T. Club Mrs. Auman Monarch Mrs. Peacock Windsor Mother Duchess Duchess of Windsor England Edward London McKenney William E. McKenney American Contract Bridge League KQJ Val N. T John R. Myers Literary Club Lexington Road P. M. Sherrill Gertrude Lawrence Robert Rapp Paul Green D. A. Long R. F., Farrington Z. V Mary Marlowe Entre Nous Club Ohm Boyles Street Alliene Tuttle van Richardson Mildred Harris Mary Alice Hoover St. Mary's School G. Marshall Hoover East Main Street Miss Hoover Jane Abernethy Lorelei Club High Point Katherine Kearns Helen Marie Sheloff Emerywood Country Club Walter Winchell Edgar Hayes Tommy Dorsey Marie Pic Lila Lee Lila Story Mag Reader Hoagy Carmichael Jane Brown J. B Vicks Chains School OF Dancing
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