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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1940

Page

14

Miss Pattie Thomas Feted Ahead of Upcoming Wedding

Miss Pattie Thomas, to wed Henry A. Betts of Fayetteville and Greensboro next month, was honored in a bridge party hosted by Miss Mary Lou Moffitt on Lindsay Street. Fifteen guests attended with prizes awarded for high scores and a personal hostess gift presented to the honoree.

Pattie Thomas Henry A. Betts Fayetteville Greensboro Mary Lou Moffitt Lindsay Street Sarah Lacey Tomlinson Katherine Kearns

Mrs Kirkman Reviews Hertzler Book At Philomathean Meeting

Mrs J E Kirkman presented a review of Dr Arthur H Hertzler’s Hertzler Book at the regular Philomathean Club gathering hosted by Mrs Howard S Hartzell on Guilford Avenue. She linked the author’s country doctor portrait to her father’s life as a horse and buggy doctor and shared personal anecdotes from that era.

J. E. Kirkman Arthur H. Hertzler Philomathean Club Howard S. Hartzell Guilford Avenue Dr. Hertzler Hertzler Clinic Halstead, Kans Hartzell LeGrande Long John A. Eshelman J. H. Meiklejohn Pawtucket R. I W. R. Goley Graham Mesdames J. E. Kirkman Frank Hunsucker

Priscilla Club Hosts Evening Dinner at Brentley Circle

Priscilla Club members gathered Friday evening at Mrs Collier Ellis home on Brentley Circle for a buffet dinner moved from the usual 3 pm start. Guests included Miss Ruth Butler of Bristol Virginia Mrs Roy Spearman and Mrs Jesse Washburn with club members listed.

Priscilla Club Mesdames S

Homecoming Night Observed by High Point Eastern Star

High Point chapter 106 Order of the Eastern Star invites past and present Grand officers of North Carolina and matrons from Seventh District chapters to attend Homecoming Night at 7 30 in Masonic Hall North Main Street. Officials will preside, with talks and music planned for the event.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter North Carolina Masonic Hall North Main Street

Temperance Group Meets at First Baptist Church Tuesday

The local chapter of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will hold its regular meeting at First Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock. The winter trend of meeting in churches continues to be popular for its central location.

Women's Christian Temperance Union First Baptist Church

Canterbury Club Meeting Friday

The Canterbury Club holds its regular Friday meeting at 3 30 PM at the home of Mrs Carson Burns 1209 Greenway Drive.

Canterbury Club Carson Burns Greenway Drive

Mrs W H Willis Honored At Linen Shower Party

Mrs W Glenn Beeson hosted a linen shower at the Gibson Club Room on Thursday night complimenting Mrs Elizabeth McMahon Willis the former Miss Elizabeth McMahon. Guests enjoyed bingo contests and a miniature bride and groom centerpiece. Prizes went to Mrs Bill Yow Mrs Wallace Highfill Mrs Walter Robinson Mrs Addie Willis Mrs Bill Bivens and Mrs Frank Courtney. Crystal gifts were given to the honoree and a shower of gifts was received before refreshments.

W. H. Willis Elizabeth McMahon W. Glenn Beeson Gibson Club Room Bill Yow Wallace Highfill Walter Robinson Addie Willis Bill Bivens Frank Courtney Beeson Crystal

Deestrick Skule Play by Oak Hill Parents Benefit Brentwood PTA

The Oak Hill Parent Teacher Association presents Deestrick Skule of Fifty Years Ago a playful spoof by local parents. The show goes on Thursday at 7 30 PM in the Brentwood School auditorium with a small admission charge for PTA fundraising.

Mid-Week Study Club Meets at Mrs Kearns Home

The Mid-Week Study Club holds its regular meeting at Mrs Thurlow Kearns's home on Lindsay Street on Wednesday afternoon at 3 30.

T. A. Kearns

Swing Club Holds Regular Meeting at Miss West Home

The Swing Club met Friday evening at Miss Estelle West’s Madison Avenue home. President Miss Beau Overcash led a brief business session planning the next gathering at Miss Lois Yokeley’s Edel Street residence. Visitors included Miss Shirley West and others as candy making followed.

Estelle West Madison Avenue Beau Overcash Lois Yokeley Edel Street Mildred Hutchins Bea Overcash Kathryn Wrenn Mary Jensen Frances Moon Doris Bowers Louise Hardison Lillian Weisner Eva Doss Vivian Blackwell Shirley West

Dr Humphreys To Teach Governor’s Bible Class in Raleigh

Dr. Humphreys and Mrs. Humphreys visit Raleigh as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Coltrane. He serves as guest teacher for the Edenton Street Methodist Church Men’s Bible Class, ordinarily led by Governor Clyde R. Hoey.

Dr. Humphreys Raleigh G. I. Humphreys D.S. Coltrane Edenton Street Methodist Church Clyde R. Hoey

Alpha Theta Psi Alumnae Meeting at Mrs. Young’s Home

Alpha Theta Psi alumnae gather Monday evening at Mrs. Dennis Young’s home 802 Rotary Drive with Mrs. Thomas Bouldin as hostess. Members urged to attend.

Dennis Young Thomas Bouldin Alpha Theta Psi Sorority

Mrs Parker and Miss Hoskins Host Bridge for Miss Hicks

Mrs A B Parker and Miss Dorothy Hoskins entertained at the Sheraton Hotel with an evening bridge for Miss Pauline Hicks. High score went to Mrs Clayton Glasgow, second to Miss Christine Ray, and silver gifts were presented to Miss Hicks by the hostesses. A salad course followed as guests included Mrs Thomas Strickland and others. another bridge party was planned for Tuesday at Mrs Tom Richardson’s Asheboro Road home.

Pauline Hicks J. Earl Teague A. B. Parker Dorothy Hoskins Sheraton Hotel Miss Hicks Clayton Glasgow Christine Ray Thomas Strickland Virginia Rickert Tom Richardson Harry Knight Elizabeth Crowell Annie Lee Jarrell Gertrude Teague Asheboro Road

Beta Sigma Phi Weiner Roast At Groome Cabin

Mu chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority held a weiner roast Friday evening at the Groome cabin near Sedgefield. About 30 people attended including Josephine Gibson Virginia Dixon Mary Louise Gibson Sara Forrest Thompson Ann Chappell and Frances Muse. Chaperones included Mrs Walter Fleischmann and Mr Fleischmann with Harry W Brooks Janet Hall and Donald J Rulfs. Guests included several High Point College students.

Mu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Groome Cabin Sedgefield Josephine Gibson Virginia Dixon Mary Louise Gibson Sara Forrest Thompson Ann Chappell Frances Muse Walter Fleischmann Fleischmann

Wayside Club To Hear Bird Lore Program Tuesday

The Wayside Garden Club meets at Mrs. C. E. Diffendale’s home 407 Edgedale Drive Tuesday at 10 in the morning. Martha Blair and Mrs. C. C. Haworth present slides on Bird Lore with related information. Brenda Louise Wade born January 20 at Guilford General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wade of 132 West Lexington Avenue.

Wayside Club Wayside Garden Club C. E. Diffendale Edgedale Drive Martha Blair C. C. Haworth Brenda Louise Wade Robert L. Wade Lexington Avenue Brenda Louise Guilford General Hospital

New Yancey Band To Play For Dance At Emerywood Club

New Yancey band led by Jack Yancey will perform at Emerywood Country Club for the January club dance in High Point. John C. Abels, club secretary treasurer, announced the 9 30 p m event with a new personnel and distinctive dance music style after a Northern engagement. Attendance limited to club members and invited guests. The month ends with a bi weekly bridge party for ladies on Tuesday afternoon January 30.

Jack Yancey High Point Emerywood Country Club John C. Abels Yancey Abels

Early American Arts Club Meets Thursday

The Early American Arts Club will meet Thursday at 10 AM at Mr. John Harold Davis home on Club Drive. Mrs. Davis will lead the program with a paper on Lamps. Mrs. J W Rose will host the Social Arts Club Thursday at 3 PM at 308 Louise Avenue.

Early American Arts Club John Harold Davis J. W. Rose Louise Avenue

Davis-Melton Vows In Chesterfield

Eva Eldora Davis and James Tex Melton wed yesterday in Chesterfield at Rev. F M Cannon's home ring ceremony. Bride from High Point and Jamestown background. groom from Chesterfield. couple to reside at 227 West Russell Street High Point.

Guilford Machine Arks High Print Mr. Melton T. L. Melton Chesterfield S. C Burlington Mills Adeline Davis Louise Melton Floyd Stroud Anne Stroud Margaret Jones High Point West Russell Street

Mrs G H Kearns To Entertain Entre Nous Club

Mrs Gurney H Kearns will entertain members of the Entre Nous Club at its bi weekly meeting Thursday at three o clock at Sedgefield Inn. Members should arrive promptly at the designated hour.

Gurney H. Kearns Entre Nous Club Sedgefield Inn

Tea Honor for Mrs. Carl F. Gibson at Horton Home

Mrs. Carl Frederic Gibson, a recent bride, was honored at a Saturday tea hosted by Mesdames W H Gibson and daughters at 1014 Rotary Drive. About 175 guests from Greensboro and Winston-Salem attended the three thirty to five thirty event, with garlands of gladioli and peach tapers, light refreshments, and a receiving line headed by Mrs. George L. Rankin.

Mesdames W. H. Gibson Mesdames I. Fay Horton Evelyn Gibson Ballew Horton Rotary Drive Carl Frederic Gibson Barbara Phillips George L. Rankin Gladys Phillips Greensboro H. Jack Sharpe Winston-Salem Gibson Ballew G. P. Phillips Roberterp Margaret Tayor E. H. Jarrett A. Lee Gibson A McMurray Edyth Crooks Anna Elisabeth Kearns Billie Bundy Love Martha Jarrett A. G. Ellington, Jr Robert A. Wilson S. L. Midleton Winsto Salem

American Homes Department Meeting Slated For Wednesday

The Wo mans Club American Homes Department plans a 3 30 p m meeting at Mrs J H McCall s home on Colonial Drive The session will feature Frances Mendenhall continuing her informal Home Making lectures titled Test Yourself As a Consumer Buyer Leb anon Ladies Aid Society to meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Willie Barnes on North Main Street

American Homes Department Woman's Club J. H. McCall Colonial Drive Frances Mendenhall Ae Lebanon Ladies’ Aid Tueasday Ladies’ Aid Society of Lebanon Methodist Church Willie Barnes North Main Street

Peggy Sue Martin's Second Birthday Party Held

Mrs J D Martin entertained at her Winston Salem home to honor Peggy Sue on her second birthday. Guests included Martha Jean Swaim Millicent Leach Davi Swaim Billy Swindell Hobb Kiser Louise White Mary Elizabeth Johnson Larry Anderson Jerry Loftin. The Martins formerly lived in High Point before moving to the suburban home.

J. D. Martin Winston-Salem Road Peggy Sue Martha Jea Swaim Millicent Leach Davi Swaim Billy Swindell Hobb Kiser Winston-Salem Louise White Mary Elizabet Johnson Larry Aderson Jerry Loftin High Point Mrs. Martin

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Dorothy Stewart Caroline Dalton Alma Virginia McCain Margaret Briggs Josephine Jackson Helen Marie Sheroff Eleanor Pope Jean Hunt Betty Gwyn Weaver Dot McCall Bess Munroe Elizabeth Lambeth Mesdames Lee Sherrill Alson Gray Earl N. Phillips Miss Thomas Priscilla Clubs Mrs. Collier Ellis Brentwood School Myrtle Patterson Thurston Street Sara Blakely Henry Burton J. M. Burton J. N. Blakely East Bend Winston- Salem Swing Club Miss West Alpha Theta Psi Bendix Caller Appliance CO East Washington Street Mrs. Parker Miss Hoskins Bridge Hospitality Weiner Emerywood Club Social Arts Club E’ Department Store Carl F. Gibson American Homes Dept Peggy Sue Martin Price, Pair Anvil Brand Work
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