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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1938

Page

6

Engagement Of Miss Lambert To J Glenn Pennington

Miss Lillian Latimer Lambert of Tulsa announces engagement to J Glenn Pennington of Thomasville North Carolina. The couple’s engagement was revealed at a Tulsa tea hosted by Mrs Lambert with sister Mrs William Phillips present. The event followed a spring wedding motif and plans call for an early spring ceremony.

Thomasville Lillian Latimer Lambert Roy Neiland Lambert Mr. Lambert Tulsa Oklahoma J. Glenn Pennington N. C Lambert Miss Lambert Conway Brown School Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar Children's Day Nursery Daughters of the American Revolution Pennington Duke University Kappa Alpha Fraternity Thomasville Chair Company Thomasville Rotary Club Duke Alumni Association Mr. Pennington

Meeting Of Y W C A To Elect New Board Tuesday

The annual meeting and banquet of the local Y W C A will be held at the Friends annex on Tuesday January 11 at 6 30 PM. Members vote to fill four board vacancies created by term expiration. Retiring are Horace Haworth Frank Hunsucker H A White and Edith Moore Sherrod. A revue of 1937 will headline the program.

Young Woman's Kristian Association Friends Annex The Mesdames Horace Haworth Frank Hunsucker H. A. White Edith Moore Sherrod Haworth R. T. Amos W. C. Idol Fred Thomas Alma Rosalie Andrews Dorothy Hoskins Carl G. N. Cronstedt

Girl Scout Council Names New Director At Meeting

At a Point Girl Scout council executive session in the Presbyterian church yesterday Miss Nicholas was officially named the new Scout director following her introductions. She outlined ideals, a leaders association plan, and a leader training course to start immediately, as Mrs. Kathryn Raymond urged regular dues to secure a national charter.

Point Girl Scout Council Presbyterian Church Miss Nicholas Katherine Raymond National Union Charlies Carroll, Jr P. H. Dalton Leaders’ Association D. T. Yow Mesdames Willis Slane Frank Hunsucker Frank Welch E. T. Harrison Lewis E. Teague Matt Wall Charles F

Asheboro Women Plan Four Benefit Parties for Schools

Asheboro Women’s Club announced four benefit parties to be held next Tuesday afternoon and evening at local homes. Proceeds will buy equipment for Asheboro schools. The meeting featured speakers, a nominating panel, and plans for an illustrated department presentation replacing a regular meeting.

Enterprise Asheboro Sheboro Ashe Women's Club W. C. Hammer J. B. Covington Massa Lambert Marvin Lovett Lil Bunch A. R. Hix Hayworth W. L L. F. Ross W. H. Grimes T. Lewallen L. L. Ker Bhirth T. A A. Moser

Mrs Euline Smith Visits Sister in Town

Miss Euline Smith of Hamlet arrived Tuesday to spend several days with her sister Mrs Harris Cof Rev Tom A Sykes of Thom le spoke on Old-fashioned caerness at the Ladies auxiliary event in town.

Euline Smith Hamlet Sanary Korea Suesday Harris Cof Tom A. Sykes Thomle

Church Circles Elect New Chairmen For New Year

Beginning a new year, the various circles of the First M E church met Monday afternoon and Tuesday evening. New chairmen were elected and plans for the year were made. Circle one met with Mrs Crawford Sr. Circle two met in the basement with Mrs Hobbs presiding. Circle three met with Miss Lucy Rice and Mrs Un-

M. E. Church Circle One C. Il. Crawford EB. V. Hobbs Circle Three Lucy Rice W. A. UN

Tea And Topics Club Opens With First Meeting

Mrs A C Douglas hosted the Tea And Topics club’s first meeting of the year at her Parkway home. Mrs J T Weaver directed the program reading several Sydney Porter O Henry tales. Light refreshments were served to fifteen members and one guest, Miss Rebecca Curtis.

A. C. Douglas Parkway J. T. Weaver Sydney Porter O. Henry C. E. Sheloff J. E. Marsh G. I. Humphreys Logan Porter W. W. Idol W. F. Clayton H. D. Sears W. F. Armfield R. M. Andrews E. 8

Hunt Members Plan Varied Events For Sedgefield

The Sedgefield Hunt committee plans several activities over the next two weeks. Riders set off from Sedgefield stables at 9 o clock for a live hunt tomorrow morning, with an informal 3 o clock ride Sunday afternoon. A live hunt is scheduled for Saturday January 15 at 2 30 from the Inn, followed by a drag hunt on Saturday January 22 at 9 o clock from the stables. The mid year dinner dance is tentatively set for the evening of January 22.

Sedgefield Hunt Committee Sedgefield

Willing Hands Good Will Garden Club Meets at Shelton Home

Mrs. R E Shelton hosted the Good Will Garden club on Woodrow Avenue for a regular meeting. Mrs. R D Tilson spoke on Garden Planning stressing pre planting mapping to save time and money. A luncheon was planned for the next gathering with Tilton chairing and Johnson and Rockwell assisting.

R. E. Shelton Woodrow Avenue Good Will Garden Club R. D. Tilson

Household Arts Club Opens Year With Meeting At Rus sell Home

The Household Arts club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. N. E. B. Russell’s home on Centennial Avenue. Mrs. C. F. Grissom led the session, minutes by Mrs. J. H. Womble, Christmas basket delivered to a family, quilt sale reported, and a needlework session followed with refreshments for members including Mrs. Ruth Harrison Spitger as visitor. Announced the birth of a son, Robert Leon, to Mr. and Mrs. L. R. McMillan on December 30 at their home on Willowbrook Street.

Household Arts Club Tts N. E B. Russell Centennial Avenue C. F. Grissom J. H. Womble John T. Ellis Sam Dutton Claude Ellington L. L. Farlow Fred L. Ingram Minnie Hinkle W. D. Sale, Sr Ruth Harrison Spitger

Church Circles Elect New Leaders in Week Meetings

Derwood Sr. oversaw the gram as Circle four met in the primary room with Mrs. John K Wood in charge. Circle five elected Mrs. J A Spence as new chairman and met with Mrs. Lee Kearns while Mrs. Joe Ross became chairman. Circle six met with Mrs. Frank McCrary on Monday afternoon and Circle seven met Tuesday evening with the new chairwoman Mrs. Helen Thompson.

Tea Given Here To Honor Visitor at Florham Avenue

Mesdames Jake Froelich and Matt Wall hosted a small informal tea at the home of the former on Florham avenue on Wednesday afternoon. They entertained about 20 guests including Mrs Otto Rudd of Kenosha Wisconsin visiting her daughter Mrs E W Nicoll. Guests were invited for four o clock and enjoyed sandwiches cakes and tea served at a table presided over by Mrs Howard B Hartzell. The table featured embroidered linen roses and narcissi with pink and white motif and tall white tapers.

Jake Froelich Matt Wall Florham Avenue Otto Rudd Kenosha Wis E. W. Nicoll Howard Hartzell

Winter Meeting of State P T A Board at Woman's College

The North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers executive committee opens its winter session at Woman's College Student Building Greensboro. Officers and directors attend as they set programs for the annual Winston-Salem congress meeting planned for April 2022.

Greensboro North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers Woman's College Congress Winston-Salem J. Buren Sidbury Wilmington N. L. Walker W. J. Seeley Gibsonville E. N. Howell Swannanoa W. P. Dorsey Ruth E. P. Rhyne Hickory J. G. Tingen Burlington J. T. Fesperman Kannapolis Lawrence B. Wall Henderson Fred L. Harrell Goldsboro C. EB. Stevens

P O Auxiliary Meets Saturday

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Post Office Clerks and their husbands plan a regular monthly meeting Saturday evening at Mrs. L A Caudle's home 506 Bridges.

L. A. Caudle Bridges Street

D A R Meeting Scheduled By Alexander Martin Chapter

The Alexander Martin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Tuesday afternoon January 11 at 3 30 at the home of Mrs J F Hayden on East Washington Street. Hostesses include Mesdames Farley Kester Reynolds Sherrod and Miss Mungan. Roy Reginald Gardner is announced born to Mr and Mrs J P Gardner. A BlankenShip birth is noted for a daughter at the hospital.

Alexander Martin The Daughters of the American Revolution J. F. Hayden East Washington Street Clyde Farley G.C. Kester L. M. H. Reynolds Edith Moore Sherrod Mary Mungan

Linen Shower Honors Mrs. Corum Bride in Kernersville

Miss Zora Smith and Miss Mary Lillian Tucker hosted a linen shower at the club house honoring Mrs. Odell Corum, formerly Miss Nettie Smith. Guests enjoyed games, songs, tap numbers, a linen gift display, and a sweet course.

Kernersville Zora Smith Mary Lillian Tucker Odell Corum Nettie Smith Mieses Hazel Hendrix Frances Smith Mrs. Corum Eleanor and Elizabeth Ann Stafford Besa McKaughn Kathryn Bellamy Ruby Weavil Hazel Hendrix Mary Alice Smith Louise Robbins Dell Rose Linville Mary Edwards Minnie Corum Rebecca Bodenheimer Fennie Lion Hepler Mesdames Ernest Kapp J. M. Pinnix, Jr Raymond Warren C. P F. Smith O. L. Smith John Corum Charlie Huff M. W. Tucker G. 5. Coltrane Woodrow Caudle Charlie Case Ed Crow Odell Flynt M. Vance Fulp, Jr J. W. Peavers Leonard Bunkemeyer V. V. Vaughn Red Whitt Omar Corum George Woolen Lyndon Huff Miriam Cade Dallas Bowman Colfax

Circle 3 Moravian Woman's Auxiliary Meets at Lyon Hepler Home

Circle 3 of the Moravian church held a Monday meeting at Miss Fannie Lyon Hepler's home with Miss Hepler and Mrs. Raymond Warren as hostesses. Miss Hepler led the session. Mrs. Charles Carter read Psalm 15 verses 1-5. Warie Albert read the minutes in secretary's absence. Mrs. Fred Vance reported the social service committee. Mrs. Walter Allen guided a Bible lesson on What the Bible Teaches About Conscience. Two new members joined: Mrs. James Barrow and Mrs. Early Ingram. Refreshments were served to 12 members and two visitors.

Woman's Auxiliary Moravian Church Fannie Lyon Hepler Miss Hepler Raymond Warren Charles Carter Clarence Stafford Warie Albert Fred Vance Social Service Committee Walter Allen James Barrow Early Ingram

Dotys Take Apartment at Ragland on Cherry Street

Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Doty recently married have moved to Ragland apartments on Cherry street. Mrs. Doty was formerly Miss Virginia Williard. Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Level left Monday for Canada where they will spend some time.

B. F. Doty Ragland Apartments Cherry Street Doty Virginia Williard Dorsey Level Canada

Circle 1 Woman's Auxil meets at Mrs Allen home

Tuesday afternoon eight members and one visitor gathered at Mrs E N Allen home for Circle 1 Woman's Auxiliary. Mrs Waiser Allen led a Bible study on What the Bible Teaches About the Christian Home. Mrs Carl Kerner chaired the meeting. Mrs Varrick Mooney reported secretary notes and letters of thanks. Mrs R B Has reported on the Sunshine Ox. Miss Kathleen Korner gave a New Year talk and read Holy Bread. Hostess served salad to all.

Woman's Missionary Society of the M. B. Church R. C. Morris Morris J. T. Justice, Sr Briane P. Maultsby T. R. Wolfe V. V. Vaughn James T. Justice W. C. Stafford Woman's Auxiliary The Moravian Church E. N. Allen Waiser Allen Carl Kerner Varrick Mooney R. B. Has Kathleen Korner

Circle 2 Auxiliary Met At Mrs Bowers Home

Circle 2 of the auxiliary met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Jesse Bowers home with Mrs. Bowers and Mrs. Wood Black hosting. Rev Walter Allen led devotion and Mrs Wood Black chaired. Hymns were sung as W C Doggett Jr read letters. Treasurer Ralph Wilson reported 20 dollars received. A fellowship supper was planned and nine members enjoyed sandwiches fruit cake and coffee during social hour.

Jesse Bowers

Mrs. W. F. Mathews Hosts Rook Club in Randleman

Mrs. W. F. Mathews entertained the Tuesday Evening Book club at her Main Street home in Randleman. Holiday decor brightened two rooms. high score prize a potted plant went to Miss Mary Swaim. Guests included Mrs. H. H. Hamilton, Miss Una Platt, Miss Lorene Walker, and members list. Refreshments followed with Ruth Brown and others among attendees.

Lorene Walker Maud Fox Mary Swaim Epsie Rosa Belle Woolen

Nannie Reese Robbins Celebrates Nineteenth Birthday

Miss Nannie Reese Robbins celebrated her nineteenth birthday with a Saturday night party on January 1. Guests enjoyed many games and contests as Hilma Dean and R. E. B. Dawkins participated in the festivities.

Nannie Reese Robbins Hilma Dean R. Eb, Dawkins

Death notice for Jean Walker at Burrus Memorial Hospital

Jean Walker died at Burrus Memorial Hospital on January 4. The notice lists hospital location and timing, with no further details on survivor or cause.

Ter Jean Walker Burrus Memorial Hospital

Willing Workers Class Meets At Mrs Hammonds Home

The Willing Workers class of the M. P. church met Monday night at Mrs. Esther B. Hammond s Greensboro road home. President Miss Rozelle Smith led the business session and a program followed. The February meeting will be with Miss Nora Hughes.

M. P. Church Esther B. Hammond Greensboro Road Rozelle Smith Nora Hughes

Birthday Party Held for Little Sarah Durham at Gospel Road

Mrs. Fanny Durham hosted a birthday party for daughter Sarah Durham at her Gospel road home on Saturday afternoon from 4 to 6. Misa Jesse Marion Wall assisted with games and contests and a sweet course was served to Dixie Lambe Laura Robbins Audrey Blake Rachel Talley.

Sarah Durham Fanny Durham Gospel Road Misa Jesse Marion Wall

Miss Mamie Harris Hosts Thursday Bridge Luncheon

Miss Mamie Harris entertained the Thursday bridge club at her Randolph street home. A tasty repast was served on arrival followed by a period of bridge. Mrs. Robert Rapp won top prize a double deck of cards and was runner up for a perfume bottle won by Mrs. Walter Rapp. Guests included Mesdames Carson Cox Charlies Phillips W E Tomlinson John R Myers W G Smith and J W Hawthorne.

Mamie Harris Thursday Randolph Street Robert Rapp Walter Rapp Mecdames Carson Cox Charlies Phillips W. E. Tomlinson John R. Myers W. G. Smith J. W. Hawthorne

Nurses Club Meeting in Thomasville Features Bridge Guess

The newly organized Thomasville Nurses club held a Wednesday evening gathering at Mrs. Luther Beck’s home with Miss Laura McCulloch and Miss Bertie Turner as associate hostesses. President Leanna Brown led a brief business session before three tables of bridge. Miss Gladys Campbell won the high score prize a Madiera luncheon set and linen handkerchiefs were awarded to Miss Brown.

Thomasville Nurses Club Luther Beck Laura McCulloch Bertie Turner Leanna Brown Gladys Campbell

Mrs S H Tomlinson Hosts Greensboro Guests

Mrs S H Tomlinson entertained spend the day at 403 Hillcrest Drive with Mesdames G Boren J T Turner C Elmer Leak J Lindsay Davis and W E Blair all of Greensboro and Mrs Clarence Call of Wilkesboro. Beatrice Wicker of Raleigh visits Mrs Sam Moon a few days. Betty Heusch of Columbus arrives to visit Miss Margaret Sears at Pickett Farm. Mrs W M Dyer of Greensboro is guest of Mrs P H Dalton on East Circle Drive.

S. H. Tomlinson Hillcrest Drive G. 8. Boren J. T. Turner C. Elmer Leak J. Lindsay Davis W. E. Blair Greensboro Clarence Call Wilkesboro Beatrice Wicker Raleigh Sam Moon Betty Heusch Columbus, O Margaret Sears Pickett Farm

Sam Milliken Needs Return of His Speech Appliance

Pittsburgh man Sam Milliken has lost his voice and appeals for the return of a unique appliance built for him. If not found, he must travel to Toledo for two weeks to have a new one made.

Pittsburgh Sam Milliken Sam Toledo

Arizona woman traps large wildlife haul in late year

Mrs. Nellie Moore of Aguila Arizona reported to the state game warden that she captured 40 coyotes 18 lynx 19 gray fox 2 badgers and 4 foxes in November and December illustrating a remarkable women’s hunting record in a male dominated field.

Phoenix Ariz Arizona Nellie Moore Aguila

Local Social Notes Highlight Nearby Visits

Nancy Pickard Doris Wood Maxine Redding Ira Johnson Dennis Redding visit, relatives stay in Cherryville. Miss Della Stroupe of Thomasville with sister Mrs Weaver Lineberry. Polly Robertson shopped in Greensboro. Sadie Smith and daughter Helen with Belle Smith. Mrs J A Y with daughter Mrs Marion Rowland and Charles at High Point. Dr C D Kistler in Burrus Memorial hospital for treatment. L U D Colding Washington DC spent weekend with Golding parents Mr and Mrs J L Hall.

Weaver Lindberry Cherryville Della Stroupe Thomasville Weaver Lineberry Polly Robertson Greensboro Sadie Smith Helen Belle Smith Marion Rowland Charles High Point C. D. Kistler Burrus Memorial Hospital Thes. L. UD. Colding Washington, D. C Mra Golding Mra. J. Ll. Hall

Birthday Party Fetes Patsy Hoover on Fourth Birthday

Patsy Hoover celebrated her fourth birthday with a party at her Lexington avenue home. Friends played, then enjoyed cake ice cream novelty lollipops and horns as favors. A white cake with green candles centered the table, cut by Mrs. Hoover. Guests included Billy Tudor Billy Hethcock Ann Grime Rebecca Pollock Mary Lou Myers Bobby Crouch and Chubby Stone.

Patsy Hoover Ray Hoover Lexington Avenue Mrs. Hoover Billy Tudor Billy Hethcock Ann Grime Rebecca Pollock Mary Lou Myers Bobby Crouch Chubby” Stone

Ninth Birthday Party for David Elliott at Lexington Home

David Elliott celebrated his ninth birthday with a party at his Lexington Avenue home on Wednesday afternoon. Misses Lucretia Elliott and Rebecca Stone led games and served ice cream, birthday cake, and lollipops as colorful balloons were given as favors to a group of attending children.

David Elliott Lexington Avenue Lucretia Elliott Rebecca Stone Mary Lola Jester Aliee Lambeth Wilson Nancy Green Nancy Farrington Molly Lambeth Martha Phillips Ruth Black Dorothy Black Nancy Shepherd Marian Crouch Ant Grimes Rachel Poole Edwin Allman Vann Hedrick Wallace Rudisill Clayburn Black Billy Jones Joe Hall Charles Hill Chares Stone Jimmy Grimes Billy Grimes Raymond Myers

Visitors, relocations noted after Shelby trip

Mrs. Fred Hunter left Wednesday for her Concord home after visiting Mrs. A B Shuford. Mrs. James E Lambeth and Mrs. G M Hoover spent today in Shelby and went as far as Lincolnton with Mrs. C M Pickens.

Fred Hunter Concord A. B. Shuford James E. Lambeth G. M. Hoover Shelby Lincolnton C. M. Pickens

Community News Roundup From Denton Local

Denton residents and visitors are noted in a brief roundup. Charles Griffis returns to Washington and Lee University after holidays with Dr. J. W. Griffis. Furman Bisher goes back to Chapel Hill University. Nancy Haltom returns home after Burling ton visit with grandparents.

Local residents tied to Raleigh and Charlotte trips

Denton on January 7 notes Alex Garner C A Hoover C T Surratt M A Pickett and Dr J W Griffis spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Raleigh on business. B Hil, Mrs W B, Miss Edna Morris and Amos Sexton visited Mr and Mrs Ed John in Charlotte Sunday.

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House Senate Gether House of Representatives Lee Siding John N. Garner Nicholas Longworth Frederick H. Gillette William B. Bankhead Addie Walker Cromer’ Bodie Carl Shelton Annabel Mendenhall Seanna Brown Virginia Shell Bernice Hooper Alma Jennings Fred Huneter Phil Shuford F. L Alexander R. W. Greene Hunter Girl Scout Council Asheboro Woman's Club Asheboro Kiwanis Club M. P Walter Craven Gerald Ford Kiwanians 8. W. Taylor McCraryp Quartet W. M. Dickens J. B. Trogdon Gray Bowman R. L. Cross Frazier Nance R. P. Sykes George Salisbury Walter Yow L. T. Hammond Wilbur Amos Kate Hammer B. F. Morgan C. G. Smith Mise Hammer W. K. Lewallen Moffttt North Main Street Tea and Topics Club Hunt Good Will Club Shelton State P.T. A. Board P. O. Auxiliary J. P. Gardner Roy Reginald Jean Blankenship H. M. Blankenship West Circle Drive A Daugh Clara Corum Mrs Guy Corum W. F. Mathews Rook Club Randleman Ruth Brown Mabel Lovette Clara Walton Kate Graves Ruby Stout Richard Syler Thyston Ingstran R. E. Dawkins J. W. Lovette Ed Walton Jia Mae Robbins Nancy Pickard Doris Wood Maxine Redding Ira Johnson Dennis Redding Denton News J. H. Hussey Howell Snyder Harold Bisher A. B. Lanier J. W. Griffis Sim A. DeLapp Lexington Val Badgett Chicago Vernon Thompson Denton J. W. Cashatt Winston C. H. Surratt
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