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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1938
Page
6
Mrs. H A Millis spoke to two YWCA clubs at the East Green street hut this week. She described her California ranches vineyards date farms and a Central America trip. A Friday Lead-A-Hand meeting is planned at the home of Mrs Henry Davis Route One.
A New York dispatch notes mid winter white sales offer brides a chance to stock linens for a new home. It highlights towels sheets and table linen basics plus guest linen needs and chic linen trends with lace borders monograms and pastel tones.
The Piedmont German club hosts a formal dance at Emerywood Country Club this evening at 9 30. Lew Gogerty and his orchestra provide music. the group formerly played in Greensboro and now entertains at the Washington Duke hotel in Durham. J Welch Harriss, club president, serves as host with the board of governors.
Carola Goya, a noted Spanish dancer, appears February 4 at the junior high school auditorium as part of the Cooperative Concert Association season. Beatrice Burford on harp and Emilio Osta on piano assist, with Gordon and his string quartet having opened the series.
The Kernersville Woman's Club held its January meeting at the home of Mrs. J. R. Blackwell Jr with hostesses Mesdames Roberson Smith Linville and Miss Overcash. Salem College students Kathryn Swain Christine Dunn and Virginia Thompson performed a vocal recital.
William Joyner hosted a birthday party for his school mates at Mountain street marking his thirteenth birthday. Bingo and other games were led by Mrs. Kenneth Greenfield Mrs. Harmon Linville and Miss Eu ja Stafford with prizes awarded to Betsy Janc ing Harold Taylor Jane Linville and Jimmie Anheimer. The Dark
Mrs. John Staples and little John Ed of Charlotte visit Mrs. J. T. Justice Sr. in Charlotte while Mrs. Charlie McMichael Jr. of Winston-Salem spends Monday with her sister Miss Lara Beard. Luncheon guests include Mrs. John Staples and others at Greensboro. Dr. Clint Linville of Goldsboro visits A. N. Linville. Mrs. Spady Richardson, formerly of Franklin, Va., leaves for Fernandino Fla to join Mr. Richardson.
Mrs. J R Montgomery hosted the Household Arts club yesterday afternoon at her North Hamilton street home. Mrs. C F Grissom led a brief business session while Mrs. J H Womble read the minutes. Members quilted, held contests with four prizes, and enjoyed refreshments.
Social calendar lists a Friday 9 30 p m Piedmont German club dance at Emerywood Country Club with Lew Gogerty orchestra for members and guests only. Saturday features Sedgefield Hunt dinner dance at Sedgefield Inn and Emerywood dinner dance with John Peddicord orchestra reservations required by 10 a m Saturday.
The Tea and Topic club met at West College Drive hosted by Mrs. G I Humphreys to read Phoebe Hoffmans one act play Martha s Mourning. Mrs R H Sechrest read the play and refreshments of salad and sandwiches were served to members and guests. Attending were Mesdames C B Sheloff R M Andrews E S Wall Horace Haworth W F Armfield H D Sears J E B Marsh W W Idol and guests Mesdames J M Millikan and Lillie Green.
The Women of the Moose met at the Moose hall and arranged a charity dance for Saturday February 6 at Chauna studio. A membership drive will run to early March led by Alta Moe Harbison. Aussie Forward chairs a state convention program, and Mabel Beeson received a leave of absence with Amy Forward presiding in her stead.
The Kent residence hosted a Saturday evening surprise party for Virginia Ann Kent, with pink and blue decor, a central cake, and gifts. Prizes went to R A Strickland Jr and Virginia Kent, with other awards for “pretend” and “the big apple” games. Miss Nellie Sue Kent directed the event and refreshments followed.
The Laura Wesson chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold a meeting Monday at 3 30 PM at the home of Mrs Grover Kester on Greensboro road with Mrs C R Barker as associate hostess. The Young Friends of Oak Hill Friends church meet at 7 30 PM for the monthly rally in the church annex with Reuben Payne of Archdale as speaker and a social hour to follow.
Mrs J F Garner hosted a bridge party at Colonial Drive to honor Mrs J O Abee of Asheville visiting her mother Mrs J W Clodfelter. Three tables played with prize ivy bowls, cream and sugar set, and a desk novelty awarded while refreshments followed.
The Kern Street School Parent Teacher Association met in regular session with Mrs. W. B. May presiding. Mrs. J. F. Spruill of Lexington gave a talk on Character Training In the Home. Attendance prizes went to John Crowell and Misa Rigby’s rooms.
Mrs W F Mathews entertained the Tuesday Evening Rook club on Main Street with three tables of play and floral decorations. High scorer Mrs John Fox received a box of stationery. A cecourse was served by Mrs Mathews to Mary Scott J B Davis N N Newlin John Fox E E Bunting J C Fox Frank Talley John Couneil Mary Swaim Epsie Woolfe Rose Belle Woolen Maud ox.
Dewey Hardin, son of Mr and Mrs Cletus Hardin, hosted a party Friday afternoon at home for his sixth birthday. Friends enjoyed games then gathered in the dining room for cake and ice cream with a lovely birthday centerpiece and favors for each guest.
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Mildred Waye of Burlington and Sam Greeson of Randleman route 2. The ceremony was performed by Justice of Peace J T Lambert on Saturday afternoon in Asheboro. The couple will reside in Randleman for now.
Mrs E N Wall is improving at home after a severe cold. Mrs Mecia Short of Greensboro spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J L Short. Mr and Mrs Bob Bradley and family of Greenville NC visited relatives. Paul Bell, formerly of Washington DC, has returned to his home here.
Mrs J B Davis hosted the January meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the M and M church at her home Monday evening. Dr J L Stokes spoke on China and Mrs Laura Brookshire presided in the president's absence. Membership pledges were taken and many members attended.
Mrs. C. D. McNeil and Mrs. J. C. Stroud hosted a party Wednesday afternoon January 19 from 3 30 to 5 30 at Harmon Street home honoring Billy Ray Stroud of Marietta Georgia on his third birthday A cake with three candies sparked the singing of Happy Birthday and the honoree blew out the candles Guests enjoyed games in the living room and a dining room reception of ice cream and cake was served by the hostesses with help from Mrs B A Boyles and Mrs H A Stroud
Miss Willa Veigh Garner hosted a Tuesday Gay Delta Club meeting at 1694 English Street. Vice president Miss Margaret Baird led as members discussed plans for the club's second anniversary and securing club rooms. Refreshments followed for Doris Smith Dena Dorns Margaret Baird Juanita Lambert and Marguerite Freeman.
A social gathering last evening at Cranford farm near Ashboro drew many guests including Ed and wife, Clarence Ford and wife, and Cranford Furniture salesmen with their wives. A rustic four course meal followed by late bingo honored top guests and attendees from Dothan, Jacksonville, and Atlanta. Washington couple announces birth of son in Washington D C with details.
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