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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1939

Page

6

Octo Club Meeting With Miss Reeves Tonight At Gibson's

The Octo Club will meet at 8 o'clock tonight in the Gibson Club room with Miss Anna Mae Reeves. After a brief business session, bridge will follow, with last meeting featuring a Christmas party. Out of town guests included Larry Newton from the U S Naval Academy Annapolis James Parsons Kimbleswild Bill Marion George Taylor and Dick White of Salisbury.

Miss Reeves Gibson's Octo Anna Mae Reeves Gibson Club Larry Newton U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis James Parsons Kimbleswild Bill Marion George Taylor Greensboro Dick White Salisbury

Emery Wood Country Club January Social Schedule Changes

The January bulletin announces the Emery Wood country club social program will start with evening bridge and bi weekly ladies bridge. The evening bridge date moved from January 13 to January 14 due to Cooperative Concert conflicts. The first ladies bridge is January 17 at 3 pm, followed by the annual membership meeting at 8 pm with possible stag party. The January 21 dance starts at 9:30 pm.

Emery Wood Country Club Cooperative Concert Association John C. Abels Country Club

Almanacs Sketched By Miss Idol For Utopians

Miss Vera Idol head of the English department at High Point College spoke to the Utopian Study club about the history of almanacs. She traced the word to the thirteenth century and noted the first English almanac appeared in 1367. In New England almanacs also served as a newspaper with dates of court sessions and notices.

Miss Idol Vera Idol Utopian Study Club Roland T. Holton Brentley Circle New England Richard North Carolina Turner Bloom

Woman's Club Urges Revision of Neutrality Law at First Meet

At the first meeting of the year at Blair Park the Woman's Club signed a petition to the President and Congress, urged by the General Federation of Women's Clubs and the American Association of University Women, asking for a revision of the neutrality law to provide authority for embargoes on all materials of war as well as munitions. The American Homes department will meet next Wednesday with a decorative demonstration. New members include Mrs. A T Wishart and others, and the club thanked the American Legion for use of its facilities.

Ear Blair Park Ad Congress United Tomlinson High Point Fred Whitesarver

Hills Host Holiday Dinner at Georgia Hotel

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hill of Pennsylvania Georgia hosted a holiday dinner at the Pfieffer Hotel attended by High Point and Washington guests. Miss Yancy Hill decorated with painted cards. guest of honor was William G. Sutlive, editor of the Savannah Press. Over forty were served with a centerpiece of ed carnations and red tapers.

J. C. Hill Ylvania High High Point F. H. Mendenhall Nna Mendenhall William Mendenhall J. Ciof

Miss Emma King Weds W W Allen In New York City

Miss Emma King of this city and William W Allen Jr of Woodbury N J were married at high noon in New York City in a Friends ceremony at 10 Mitchell Place The bride daughter of Mrs Rufus P King Hillcrest Drive High Point and the late Mr King has been with Cosmopolitan Club staff and taught at Woman's College UNC Greensboro The groom is assistant cashier and transfer head at Philadelphia National Bank a member of the Philadelphia bar.

Enterprise New York Emma King William W. Allen, Jr Woodbury N. J Charles M. Hauser Mitchell Place Friends Meeting East 20Th Street Rufus P. King Hillcrest Drive High Point

State Women Having Bridge Parties To Aid Democrats

North Carolina women plan 50 bridge parties Saturday afternoon as fund raisers to reduce the deficit of the national Democratic Executive Committee. Mrs Mary Colvin Murphy of Snow Hill, the state Democratic vice chairman, announced the drive.

Raleigh North Carolina National Democratic Executive Committee Mary Colvin Murphy Snow Hill

Girl Scout Council speaks at Presbyterian church event

Friday schedule includes a 10 a.m. talk by Mrs. Henry Foust Greensboro local council advisor at the Presbyterian church and a 7:38 p.m. Priscilla club meeting hosted by Mrs. Fred Ingram on English Street.

Girl Scout Council Presbyterian Church Henry Foust Greensboro Fred Ingram Priscilla Club English Street

Mary Harper Philathea Class Plans Evening Meeting

The Mary Harper Philathea class of Main Street M. E. Church meets tonight at 7 30 at Mrs. R A Wilsons home 801 Carrick Avenue. Hostesses are Mesdames W A Harper Helen Lee and J C Spencer. Members asked to bring parcels for a blind package sale.

Mary Harper

Beulah Winfrey Class Meets Tomorrow Night

Beulah Winfrey class of Green Street Baptist church meets tomorrow evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs How ard Wright 935 South Main Street All members are asked to be present at this time

Beulah Winfrey Green Street Baptist Church Howard Wright South Main Street

First Presbyterian Circles Postpone Meeting

The Bible leaders of the First Presbyterian church circles will not meet Friday morning due to illness in Mrs. C. A. McMurray family. The Community Prayer service will resume tomorrow evening at Miss Minnie Gregorys home 1013 Lindsay street at seven thirty. Catherine Gill class to meet at Welch Memorial church.

First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church C. A. McMurray Minnie Gregory Lindsay Street Catherine Gill Welch Memorial Church

People and Travel Notes From Local News

James It. Mattocks left yesterday for Duke University to resume his law studies after holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs C B Mattocks. Mr and Mrs Robert H Walker are at Miami Beach Fla staying at the Marine Terrace front hotel. Frank Daniels of Providence R I visits Mrs Lucy Peele then leaves for West Palm Beach Fla for the winter. J S Boozer is a patient at Burrus Memorial hospital after surgery Monday.

James It Mattocks Duke University Law C. B. Mattocks Robert H. Walker Miami Beach Fla Marine Terrace Clear Front Hotel Frank Daniels Providence Rhode Island Lucy Peele Lindsay Street West Palm Beach J. S. Boozer Burrus Memorial Hospital

Meeting Friday at Mrs Windham's Home

The notice invites attendees to gather Friday at 7 30 p m at 1410 Welborn Street the residence of Mrs Ruby Windham for a planned meeting.

Ruby Windham Welborn Street

Local Notes From City and Campus Briefs

C. B. Stainback visits New York City on a buying trip for Stainback's Apparel Shop. Dexter Byerly, UNC student, recovers well after Monday operation at Burrus Memorial hospital. Edward and Louise Stirewalt spend holidays with relatives as N. Stirewalt to teach in Southern Pines and Louise to study at Peace College. Mrs. J. T. Bolton ill at her daughter’s home on Forest Avenue. friends express concern.

C. B Stainback New York City Edward Louise Stirewalt Mrs. N. Stirewalt Award Southern Pines Louise Peace College Raleigh J. T. Bolton W. O. Buie Forest Avenue

Girls' Pentagon Club Elects New Officers At Meet

Officers for the ensuing term were elected Tuesday at the Girls' Pentagon club gathering held at Miss Patricia Jane Hall's home on Monthen avenue. The slate includes President Nancy Smith, Vice President Katherine Low dermilk, Secretary Mrs. William T. Forster, Assistant Secretary Clarine Furgurson, Treasurer Helen Crowder, Publicity Chairman Leora Hampp, followed by a social hour.

Pentagon Club Patricia Jane Hall Monthen Avenue Nancy Smith Katherine Lowdermilk William T. Forster Clarine Furgurson Helen Crowder Leora Hampp

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J. A. Morris Mesdames Harry Alexander J I. Groome Valette Harris Lawrence Matton Roy Spearman John Pickett Walter Thomas Thomas Turner John Walker Jesse Washburn Woman's Club American Legion Legion Charles F. Carroll, Jr J. W. McGuinn Charles Medlin Nevin Lieurance Minnetonka A. T. Wishart W. A. Burnham C. B. Stainback A. C. Lovelace Curtis Dunn Mrs. J. C. Hill Georgia Hotel RUNNY W W. Allen Dexter Byerly University of North Carolina Walker Walgreen's Richardsons J and P Coats Shige Aly A Gee Cial Norea Y Spe BetTwe Bach Flyer Ade Anvil Brand Oxfords Department Store the Bargain Center Berea A'S Ceri
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