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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1940

Page

6

Bride and Bride Elect Honored at Mrs Gray Bridge Party

Mrs. J Alson Gray hosted a bridge gathering at 410 Lindsay Street with High Point bride Mrs Albert C Bernard and February bride elect Miss Nancy Smith as main honorees. Guests played at five tables, received corsages and prizes, and were served a salad course with refreshments.

J. Alson Gray Lindsay Street Albert C. Bernard Marion Elliott Nancy Smith Edwin G. Watkins, Jr Frank Holmes Thomasville Miss Smith Vernon Idol, Jr Gray

Gospel Tabernacle Class Postpones Meet

Weather conditions and illness force the Ladies' Bible Class of the Gospel Tabernacle to postpone tonight's meeting. The group now plans to gather next Friday at 7 30 p m with Miss Annie Lane at 512 Amos Street.

Ladies’ Bible Class of the Gospel Tabernacle Annie Lane Amos Street

Junior High Student Council Fetes Parents At Tea At School

The Junior High Student Council held a tea for their parents this afternoon in the school council room. Reception was by Broadus Leonard and Bonnie Hoffman with executive committee members M. T. Lambeth and Miss Helen Deans. council members served refreshments.

Broadus Leonard Bonnie Hoffman Sara Doe Hunsucker Betty Meredith Margaret McKinney John Crowder M. T. Lambeth Helen Deans Jessie Mae McConkey Sara Mixson Louise Sanders Sara Jessup Geraldine Arnold Jacqueline Garcie Archer Gladys Davis Eugene Kearns Hather Free William Ray Barbara Carroll Melvin Walker Paul Carroll Murray Vaughn Evelyn Jones Ralph Willard Elma Bray William Craven Billy Peace Ray Willard Bobby de Santo George Stanley Hollis Snipes Wayne Davis Gilbert Furgurson John McHugh Betsy Jones Eddie Knox Harold Hutchison

Girl Scout Council Looks Back at Strong Year and Sets Aims

The Girl Scout Council met at Mrs. R A Herring’s home to review a successful year led by Commissioner Mrs. Royster M Tucker and Director Mrs. Mabel Burnett. An outline titled Aims For 1940 prioritized high standards, parental understanding, and translating activities into community service.

Girl Scout Girl Scout Council Royster M. Tucker Mabel Burnett R. A. Herring East Lexington Avenue High Point

Donors Of J H Adams Memorial YWCA Dinner Honor Guests

The 19th annual YWCA dinner at First Baptist Church honored Mrs. J H Adams widow and daughters who presented the new J H Adams Memorial Y W C A building on North Main Street. Mrs Carter Dalton was reelected president as Dr O C Williamson urged expanded programs and civic service for High Point.

J. H. Adams Memorial Ywca A. B. Conrad Hostess Church Janet Hall High Point College Music Janet Russell Owens Luxembourg Dalton Adams Nathan Ayers Allen Watkins Williamson Lucille Johnston Julia Liles Leslie Johnson Educational Committee Pickett Community Library Travelers’ Aid Service Gladys Ellington Business Girls Coun

Bryant family returns from Miami Beach after events

Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Bryant and son Paul T. Bryant returned to 400 Hillcrest Drive after a 10 day trip to Miami Beach where they attended the All American air maneuvers. Mrs. Paul Jordan of Trinity Route One is ill with influenza and confined to bed. Mrs. B P Moffett is recovering from surgery at Guilford General Hospital and cannot receive visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howe of Chicago visited Bay Street with Luc Chakales as they travel home from Southern Pines. A relic note mentions bread baked 2500 years ago found among Scythian artifacts.

Hubert Bryant Paul T. Bryant Hillcrest Drive Miami Beach Fla Paul Jordan Trinity Route One Robert Howe Chicago, Ill City Luc Chakales Bay Street Mrs. Howe Southern Pines

Entre Nous Club Entertained By Mrs. C. F. Long

Mrs. Charles F. Long hosted the Entre Nous club at her home on Elm Street. Visitors attended as guests. four tables of Boston rock were played for entertainment, followed by a two course repast served by Mrs. Long and her daughter Mary Elizabeth Long.

Entre Nous Club Charles F. Long Elm __ Street Boston Rock Mesdames W. G. Ragsdale Charles Ragan C. A. Barbee Mary Alexander Z. I. Walser L. R. Terry A. E. Tate A. M. Rankin G. H. Kearns H. N. Phillips J. F. Hayden Howard

Mrs ER Outland Hosts Social Arts Club Meeting

Mrs ER Outland entertained the Social Arts Club at her home on Woodrow Avenue for the bi weekly meeting. New president Mrs J N McCrary led a brief business session and the group planned the anniversary event with a committee. A birthday celebration tradition was voted to continue and a salad course was served to members including Leland Nelson and J N McCrary.

BE. R. Outland Social Arts Club Woodrow Avenue J. N. McCrary Leland B. Nelson A. J. Koonce E. Cc. Harville B. Z. Jones A. M. Upshaw EB. C. Harville A. B. Blam Clyde Baxter

Pendry-Allen Vows Announced In Danville Va

Mrs E H Pendry of Kernersville announces the marriage of their daughter Havanah to Paul F Allen on December 25 in Danville Virginia. Rev M T Sorrell officiated. The bride wore royal blue with black accessories and sweetheart roses. The groom is son of the late T F and Louella Allen and is connected with Teague Service Station in this city Davie County.

E. H. Pendry Kernersville Havanah Paul F. Allen Danville M. T. Sorrell T. F Louella Allen Davie County Teague

Mrs. C. B. Crawley Attends Greensboro Art Exhibit

Mrs. C. B. Crawley spends the day in Greensboro attending an exhibit of paintings by Miss Rosamond Niles the well known portrait painter of Old Lynne Conn. Niles recently completed a portrait of Mrs. Crawley’s daughter Dorothy and it will be shown at the Greensboro Art Center exhibit.

C. B. Crawley Greensboro

Knox City Manager Heads to New York for Debt Refinancing Talks

Knox City Manager BEM traveled to New York to confer with financial advisors on a debt refinancing plan for the city. No definite purpose was stated, but discussions focus on the city's financial affairs.

Knox New York Bem

Chicago Produce Prices And Trends In Early Trading

Chicago prices show butter weak at 557 006 and creamery scores around 93 with 30 to 81 percent marks. Eggs steady at 9 853 with refrigerator extras 14 percent, standard 14 percent, firsts 14 percent. other prices unchanged.

Chicago

Asheboro Monarch Officers Installed

The Asheboro Monarch club installed 1940 officers during a ladies night program. officers included Rev. Roscoe B. Fisher as president, J. E. Fussell vice president, EF Morgan second vice president, Bill Lane secretary, George Ward treasurer. National President H L Garner led the ceremony with Mrs. Garner present.

Enterprise Asheboro Monarch Club Roscoe B. Fisher E. Fussell EF. N. Morgan Bill Lane George Ward National Monarch H.L. Garner High Point Pickerell

New Station Agent Named in Asheboro

G. W. Towery, clerk at the Norfolk Southern Railway office in Asheboro, is appointed local agent to fill the vacancy left by the late L. D. Burkhead. The appointment announced by General Superintendent L. P. Kenedy of Raleigh is effective immediately.

Asheboro G. W. Towery Norfolk Southern Railway L. D. Burkhead L. P. Kenedy Raleigh

Expedition Reports Towns Observed by Ukrainian Academy of Sciences

An expedition from the Academy of Sciences in the Ukraine records visits to several towns during fieldwork. Researchers document local features, geography, and community responses as part of a broader scientific survey.

Academy of Sciences Ukraine

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