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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1930
Page
7
The column lists multiple families and individuals visiting or returning from trips to Norfolk Virginia Beach Washington and other sites. Names include Hendersons Holtons Blackwells Mehkzies Crosses Morris Edwards Edwards and Scearces among others with mentions of hotel Sternberger hospital and Virginia Caverns as places visited or referenced.
Outstanding social event of the week was a complimentary tea for Miss Ila Wood bride elect hosted by Mrs J S Lewis at her home. Misses Cleta Rich Nan and Iola Lowdermilk served as associate hostesses with a receiving line in the south living room.
The reception featured unusually lovely decorations with gladioli and garden flowers, a lace tablecloth, and tall candies. A two hour program in the music room was performed by Miss Burk head and other performers, drawing more than two hundred guests, many from Troy where the bride resides.
On Wednesday afternoon Miss Carrie Brittain hosted a six table bridge and rock party for guest Miss Nelli Somers of North Wilkesboro. Mrs J D Neville won high bridge score receiving a string of beads and Mrs Frank W Price took high rock score with a guest towel. A frozen salad course was served to the thirty guests present.
The gatherings hosted by Mrs C L Prescott and Mrs E L Ray featured three table rock, then bridge events across four tables. Winners included Mrs C G Smith, Mrs A R Hixson, Mrs W A Underwood, Ed Steerelow, Mrs Dempsey Barnes, Ferree Ross, Miss Bera Scarbora, and Mrs Hal Walker sharing high and low prizes such as perfume, beads, powder, and decks of cards.
Mrs. J H McCain Jr of Atlanta and Mrs E R Thompson of Roseboro were honored at a Thursday bridge and rock party hosted by Mrs F G Newsom and Mrs G P Pritchard. Six tables played bridge with high score winning a silver piece to Mrs I C Moser. rock prize went to Mrs G C Cable. Ices were served after the games.
New notaries public commissioned at the governor's offices include William B. Bagnal Winston-Salem Miss Caroline Bracey New Bern E L English Willard Miss Neva G Harrison Louisburg R Lowdermilk Greensboro Miss Irene V Perry Asheville N R Winstead Elm City C E Mason Wilmington C R Barker High Point Bruce H Carraway High Point W R Jackson Fayetteville T W Heath High Point J P Tingle Kingston Miss Bernice L Pierce Greensboro Mrs Annie Frances Best Durham W I Caldwell Hickory Frank B Cox Highlands W Scott Radeker Asheville W P Shaw Jr Winston and R L West Warsaw.
Quote from Moustique Charleroi notes Valentine Montmorency is ill and another actor offers to fill his part tonight in a theater warning. The exchange reflects mixed feelings about the play and its casting.
Thomasville hosts a bridge luncheon by Mrs. Alva Boyles honoring Miss Violet Fox of New Rochelle and other guests from White Plains Port Henry and Ohio. Three tables, summer flowers, and prize ribbons mark a cheerful celebration with a two course lunch.
Mr and Mrs Alva Boyles hosted the Esbera club and guests Tuesday evening at their Forsythe street home. Bridge was played at three living room tables. Mrs W E Tomlinson won high score among ladies with a box of score pads. Walter New received the gentlemen's prize. A salad followed by a sweet course served to the listed guests.
The marriage took place Thursday June 26 in Lexington at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. G T Mangum officiating. Laura File, the bride, is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Will H File and later attended Greensboro College and Duke University. Lawrence Hauser, son of Mr and Mrs A N Hauser of Ardale NC, studied civil engineering at UNC and has worked with the State Highway Dept and other firms before accepting a position with MissouriState Highway Dept and moving to Hannibal.
Miss Lela Maud Boyles hosted a Friday bridge party at her Main Street residence in honor of Miss Violet Fox from New Rochelle New York. Fox was a Beaver College winter schoolmate of Boyles and was welcomed amid rooms decorated with abundant summer flowers and lush colors.
Miss Ruth Maier of Marietta and Miss Esther Norman of Zanesville were the attractive guests hosted by Rev and Mrs H W Maier.
Miss Lela Maud Boyles entertains as guest Miss Violet Fox of New Rochelle New York.
The Thursday Bridge Club met at Miss Mamie Harris’s Randolph Street home with garden flowers decorating two tables. Mrs. R G Jennings won high with a basket vase, while Mrs. Charles F Phillipe earned bath powder as consolation. Refreshments followed for the group.
Miss Imogene Boyles Miss Lela Maud Boyles and Miss Violet Fox of New Rochelle N Y are spending a few days in Danville Virginia as guests of the Boyles sisters Mrs Guy Dudley in their home there
Mrs S G Moore of this city hosted a Wednesday afternoon bridge at her mother Mrs J E Hatch's Greensboro home in honor of Miss Louise Cureton bride elect of July. Miss Cureton shared honors with Mrs 8 L Schulken of Wilmington. Guests included Mrs G W Lyles of Thomasville and a long receiving line. Prizes went to Mrs J S Hix and Mrs Ralph Hinkle. The honorees and Mrs Greenstreet received gifts from Mrs Moore.
Mr and Mrs Carson Cox and son Carson Jr left Thursday by motor for Baltimore to spend several days with Mrs Coxs relatives. The trip was made by motor.
Miss Dallas Elliott left Friday morning for Waynesboro to spend the weekend with her sister Mrs. George Kivett.
Miss Pearl Perry and Miss Susie Myers spend the holidays in Richmond Virginia as guests of Pearl’s brother Lucian Perry at the Hotel Murphy.
Mrs Harston Williamson and her son Ben of Mount Airy are guests of her mother Mrs Mollie Snell at her Myers Street home.
Rev. G. C. Isley pastor of South Lexington Methodist Protestant church has accepted an invitation to preach during revival services set to begin Sunday July 13 at Tabernacle Methodist Protestant church in Forsyth county. Rev. C. B. Way, formerly of Lexington, is pastor of the Forsyth county church.
A scientific note states the gray substance accounts for 7 to 38 percent of the total eelgut in the brain. The finding highlights variability in brain composition across specimens.
Lexington July 5 Miss Louise Thompson hosted a bridge luncheon at her W First Ave home honoring Mrs. Charles Kearns formerly Theresa Hackney. Two tables featured gladiola decor and field flowers. prizes went to Mrs. Cecil Hayes for high score and Mrs. Hayes also received mosaic doilies. honoree received a breakfast cover and linen handkerchiefs.
Mrs Duce known for her self effacing manner in public with Premier Benito Mussolini now campaigns for the Fascist cause among women in Italy. A recent Rome portrait highlights her strong resemblance to the leader as she engages in public functions.
The living room displayed phlox and gladioli in a color scheme. Four tables hosted the game. Mrs. Calvin Taylor won chiffon handkerchief prizes from Miss Jimmie Ledbetter and Mrs. Bynum received chiffon hose as honor guest. A frozen salad course with accessories was served to 15 guests.
Four Davidson College alumni will join South Carolina educational institutions in the fall. J Edward Millis will teach chemistry at the University of South Carolina, Paul M Patterson will head botany at USC, J H Davis Jr will lead biology at Presbyterian College, and D M McDonald will serve as executive secretary of Presbyterian College in Columbia.
The October global decline in securities and funds draining from New York boosted the Bank of England’s gold holdings, contributing to a year over year decrease.
Gasoline prices vary globally with the United States priced higher than Bolivia where fuel is reported at 64 cents a gallon. This contrast highlights regional price differences and potential impacts on travel costs.
Raleigh July 5 More than 43 percent of summer school students plan to serve in state public schools. Director Browne notes an earnest student body and a rising number pursuing advanced degrees. The enrollment surpassed the 460 goal, reflecting broader college contribution to public education.
Australia studies American oil drilling methods as W G Wollinough, geological adviser, tours West Texas fields to learn techniques for developing Australia's petroleum industry. The Australian government has appropriated large sums to aid in detecting possible oil deposits.
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