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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1938

Page

5

King And Mrs Sanders Host Tea For Miss Idol Bride Elect

Miss Idol, bride-elect for early August, was honored at a tea yesterday at Hillcreat Drive hosted by Miss Kella King and Mrs J Paul Sanders. About sixteen relatives and friends attended, enjoying tea, sandwiches, cakes, and bridal motif decor in a formal living room setting.

Bess Idol Kella King J. Paul Idol Miss Idol Rufue King Miss King John W. Clinard, Jr

Domino Club Hosts Elegant Buffet Supper

Miss Kears Smith Jr hosted Domino Club members and guests at her Avenue residence for a weekly meeting. An attractively set table for eighteen greeted attendees after arrival. A professor quiz named Jones winner for most correct answers. Dancing and entertainment followed the supper.

Kears Smith, Jr Domino Club Avenue Toaxe Place Club Jones A. G. Ellington Mr. Ellington Love Elwood Jones Anna Elisabeth Kearns Howard Turner Idythe Crooks

Better Baby Conference and Child Contest Held by Point Women

The Hill led baby registrations at the Better Baby Conference in Point hosted by the Business and Professional Women’s Club with Mrs Oriana B. Hill presiding. Winners include Norma Dean Hill and Carolyn Gordon, with others earning votes up to 1,309. prizes offered by local stores. Registration runs daily at 310 South Street from 9 am to 6 pm through the event duration.

Oriana B Norma Dean Hill A. N. Hill Carolyn Gordon Marie Billy Burton Frankie Collins Hydna Petty Charles Sidney Shirley Ann Brad Bob Joyce Carolyn Rboatian Arereto South Street Womclub Department Store Bis Ille Randleman Denton Kernersville Winlem

Daughters of America Birthday Social Held in Washington

The Washington council of Daughters of America held its regular meeting on July 28 at oclock. Members were urged to attend the social where birthdays born this month will be observed after the regular business session.

Washington Council Nunor Daughters of America

Picnic Invite For Six BPWC Groups At Asheboro Home

Asheboro notes invite six BPWC groups Lexington Thomasville High Point Greens boro Winston Salem and Leaksville to a Friday July 29 picnic at the Stedman garden North Fayetteville street Miss Elizabeth Conrad a Charlotte native and former state president will be guest Drama department will present short skits If rain the event moves indoors at Randolph Hall Over a hundred attended the Our Town reading Monday night at Park Street school auditorium by John Parker from the University of North Carolina

Asheboro Lexington Thomasville High Point Greensboro Winston-Salem Leaksville Stedman Garden North Fayetteville Street Elizabeth Conrad Charlotte Randolph Hall Our Town Park Street School Jonn Parker University of N. C Asheboro Business and Professional Womens’ Club Marian Stedman Liltle Bulla Parker Thornton Wilder Punch Lillie Bulla R. P. Sykes T. A. Burns Charles Fox I. C. Moser Lucille Ward Milas Pauline Jones J. P. Hooper Harriet Gates Nancy Dempster

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Hosted by Mrs J C Welch

The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. J C Welch’s Greensboro road home with Mesdames Burris and Kester as associate hostesses. Mrs. Yow presided in the absence of President Mrs. Mann as reports were shared including the Winston Salem state convention summary by Mrs. Waynick, King and Yow. The High Point unit received a silver loving cup for leading Girl Scout activities locally. Incoming president Mrs Arden was chosen as delegate alternate to the California national convention. A social hour followed with refreshments.

American Legion Auxiliary J. C.welch Greensboro Road Jack Burris Grover Kester David T. Yow I. T. Mann Winston- Salem R. L. Waynick J. H. King Yow High Point Unit D. D. Arden California

Son is Born to Mr and Mrs Paul Sumner in Randleman

Mr and Mrs Paul Sumner of Randleman route two announce the birth of a son, Paul Jerry, on Monday July 18. Before marriage Mrs Sumner was Miss Mary Kidd of this city.

Paul Sumner Randleman Route Two Paul Jerry

Local Social Notes Highlight Incoming Guests and Recoveries

Mr. and Mrs. Herold Miller of St. Louis are due tomorrow to visit Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Walker at the Sheraton hotel for several days. Mrs. J. B. Turner of Franklin Street recovers from an appendectomy at Burrus Memorial hospital. Miss Louise Deviney undergoes an appendicitis operation at Guilford General hospital with satisfactory noon status. Garnett Buck and family return from a Norfolk visit with Harley J. Campbell. Mrs. W. H. Davis and daughter Lucille return from Myrtle Beach after a few days away.

J. B. Turner Franklin Street Burrus Memorial Hospital Louise Deviney Guilford General Hospital W. H. Davis Lucille Lindsay Street Myrtle Beach D. C

Detroit pair makes grand slam in bridge column

L H Fremont of Detroit with J B Van Vechten Jr bid and made a grand slam in a duplicate bridge hand. Fremont avoided diamond finesse using the long hearts and the dummy aided by Van Vechten ruffing clubs and trump maneuvers. Fremont will play at the summer nationals in Asbury Park, New Jersey starting August 1.

L. H. Fremont Detroit J. B. van Vechten, Jr Fremont van Vechten South Asbury Park N. J

Willing Workers Meet Thursday at Pilgrim Holm Church

The Willing Workers class of the Pilgrim Holm church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Raymond Cox 320 Greer street All members urged to attend regardless of weather The Christian Endeavor society of the First Evangelical Reformed church met Monday with Miss Helen Henderson in charge The program featured members reciting favorite Bible verses followed by a business session and plans for a watermelon feast A novel collection idea will raise funds by charging each member for three seeds from their watermelon proceeds go to the treasury Refreshments were served to 19 members and several visitors Ice cream supper planned at Rankin Memorial M P church for Saturday July 30 real homemade ice cream will be sold proceeds go to church fund and public invited

Pilgrim Holm Church Thursda Raymond Cox Greer Street Evangelical-Reformed Endeavorers Merbting Christian Endeavor Society First Evangelical Reformed Church Helen Henderson Margaret Link Rankin Memorial Church Rankin Memorial M. P

Several Visitors At C. E. S. Meeting

The High Point chapter 106 of the Order of the Eastern Star held a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple with Ruth Williams presiding and 26 members and visitors present. Edna Moag of Greensboro was appointed district deputy grand matron of the seventh district at the Grand chapter session in Elizabeth City. Two petitions were received and visitors included Ruth Rowlett Bristol Virginia Tennessee Nene S Thompson Baltimore Maryland and Mary Also brook Okeechobee Florida.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Ruth Williame Edna Moag Greensboro Elizabeth City Ruth Rowlett Bristol Tenn Nene 8. Thompson Baltimore Mary Alsobrook Okeechobee Fila

Miss Anna Lee York Weds James E. Lee

High Point couple announces the marriage of their daughter Anna Lee York to James E. Lee on Friday July 22 Witnesses were Miss Kathleen Wood and Herman Hedgecock The bride graduated Wallburg class of 38 and is now with Marsh Furniture The groom works in local schools They will reside with the bride’s parents

JL. York High Point Route Two Anna Lee James E. Lee Kathleen Wood Herman Hedgecock Lee Wallburg Marsh Furniture Company

Contract Problem Six spades final contract to count

Bridge puzzle text notes Six spades is Souths final contract and asks if the contract can be fulfilled. The snippet shows deal fragments with cards and dealer. It implies a Duplicate-N related problem and asks for counting to verify the contract.

South

Thomasville Bride Elect Honored In Greensboro

Miss Josephine Williams bride elect of Thomasville was feted in Greensboro by Miss Peggy Burth and Alma Ruth Brandt at a Dellemeade street gathering. The event featured a green and white bridal motif, a four course lunch, and gifts of crystal and china for the honorees.

Thomasville Greensboro Covington Josephine Williams John Hawks Tasker Asheville Peggy Burth Alma Ruth Brandt Dellemeade Street Williams Charles C. Robbins, Jr Spruce Pine Irene Coe Crystal Coloane Mia Robert Williams Doris Williams F. I. Alexander Gladys Black Wavel Bumgardner

Covington Bride Elect Honored At Winston-Salem Luncheon

A series of parties honors Miss Katherine Covington, popular bride-elect. Miss Evelyn Lyles hosted a luncheon at the Robert E. Lee hotel roof garden in Winston-Salem to celebrate the forthcoming wedding.

Katherine Covington Evelyn Lyles Robert B. Lee Hotel Winston-Salem

Local Social Notes Mention Visitors and Guests

Mrs. E. W. Dixon of Winston Salem visits her niece Mrs. Ralph Wilson on West Main Street. Miss Evelyn Lyles spends time in Greensboro with Miss Mary Louise Thacker and leaves today for the rest of the week. Dr. W. K. McGee of First Baptist attends minister’s school at Mars Hill. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Williamson of Mount Airy dine with Mrs. Williamson’s mother Mrs. Mollie Snell. Their son Ben returns home after weeks with his grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rose Jr. and two Louisburg children visit Mrs. Rose Sr. on Park Avenue for the weekend.

E. W. Dixon Winston- Salem Ralph Wilson West Main Street Evelyn Lyles Greensboro Mary Louise Thacker W. K. McGee First Baptist Church Mars Hill B. H. Williamson Mount Airy Mount Airy Were Dinner Guests Last Night of Mrs. Williamson Mollie Snell Ben Frank Rose Louisburg Mr. Rose Park Avenue

McCrary White Wedding in Lexington Home Ceremony

Virginia Ray McCrary became the bride of Joseph Hayes White in a quiet July ceremony at the bride's North Main street home in Lexington. Rev. W A Lambeth and Rev. H G Allen officiated as Miss Eva Minor sang, with sister Martha Penn McCrary as junior bridesmaid and a bridal party centered on palms and ferns. The couple plans a ten day trip to Blowing Rock and Asheville before settling at Parkview Apartments.

Martha Penn McCrary

Birthday party honors eighth with games in Brown home

Little Jannette Brown celebrated her eighth birthday Monday evening at West Seventh Avenue with cousin Mary Katherine Coleman of Atlanta Georgia attending. Attie Baker and Nell Swaim oversaw games and contests while Mrs J F Brown Jr served ice cream and cake.

Jannette Brown West Seventh Avenue Mary Katherine Coleman Atlanta Attie Baker Nell Swaim J. F. Brown, Jr

Miss Virginia Fritts Delights Fans In City Recital

Talented young pianist Miss Virginia Fritts formerly of this city and now living in Greenville presented a piano recital Saturday afternoon to amused friends. Her performance showcased refined technique and expressive interpretation at the community venue.

Virginia Fritts Greenville, & C

Kearns Wood Families Plan Annual Reunion at Trinity

The Kearns and Wood families hold their reunion at Old Trinity school house on Sunday August 7 with an all day program and noon basket dinner Bruce Craven to lead the memorial service in the morning Officers include Tom Kearns president Neal Kearns vice president Mrs C L Lewis historian Mrs Alice Kearne secretary treasurer Members of committees are G T Cochrane Wade W Smith Lucy Fuller George T Wood T A Kearne and George T Wood Sr Also present a party from Trinity with relatives Mrs Bowman and Miss Johnson returned from Carolina Beach this week.

Kearns and Wood Old Trinity Bruce Craven Tom Kearns Thomasville Neal Kearns High Point

Moose Executive Groups Meeting This Evening

The executive board of the Women of the Moose will hold a special session with the Loyal Order of the Moose executive board, its auxiliary, this evening at 8 o clock at the Moose Hall. All members of both committees are alleged to be present.

The Women of the Moose of the Loyal Order of the Moose Moose Hall

Household Arts Club Meeting Set With Mrs. Womble

The Household Arts club will meet Thursday at 3:00 PM with Mrs. J. H. Womble at the Gibson clubrooms. An announcement notes the afternoon gathering.

Household Arts Club J. H. Womble Gibson

Two Balls One Strike Picket Sparks Juvenile Row

In Council Bluffs a boys team picketed a property owner for keeping two baseballs recovered from a garden. Signs read this man is unfair to the kids of this neighborhood. Juvenile officer Riley Nelson holds the baseballs and signs seeking a rule book for a decision.

Council Bluffs Riley Nelson

Home of Mrs. Paul Miller on Vance Circle

Mrs. PF B Money of Savannah Georgia, a former Lonlanten resident, assisted Miss Fritts rendered three vocal pieces at the event.

Paul Miller Vance Circle PF. B. Money Savannah Georgia Lonlanten Miss Fritts

Social Notes From Charlotte to Winston-Salem Week End

Miss Nancy Ward visits Charlotte with friends while Miss Eugenia Baker of Conrad Martin Inc spends vacation with relatives in Richmond Virginia. Miss Sadie Bailey of Davidson Hospital visits Atlanta Georgia and Mrs Charles Craver spends Sunday with Mr and Mrs C F Hutchins in Winston Salem. G W Wade spends the week end with friends in Mount Airy.

Nancy Ward Charlotte Eugenia Baker Conrad Martin, Inc Richmond Sadie Bailey Davidson Hospital Atlanta Gayr Charles Craver C. FF. Hutchins Winston- Salem G. W. Wade Mount Airy

Mystery at the Lazy R Ranch in Nikki and Steve Story

Nikki Jerome, engaged to Steve Mallory, travels with him to a Wyoming ranch. A bitter letter from her father hints at hidden dangers, while Nikki ponders Dillon Bancroft, recent notes, and a possible past crime as ranch life unfolds with Rance and Uncle Jim observing.

Nikki Jerome Hiend Steve Mallory Nikki Peter Jerome New York Bancroft Dillon Charles Dillon Steve Lary R Pancroft Sarto Fiske Rance Mr. Malory

Pack Trip Plans Stirring Town Valley Tale

The scene centers on Nikki and Steve planning a mountain pack trip with multiple companions including Bancroft Sarto and Fiske joining. Uncle Jim coordinates sending Nikki with chaperone concerns and preparations for four days in the hills. The tone hints at upcoming adventures and rivalries as the group readies gear and travel plans.

Uncle Jim Nikki Squaw Mountain Amy Steve Nikki Angrance Woody Tuide Lary B Humph Weele Jim Bancroft Sarte Nick Sarto Fiske Bancroft and

Illness Grips Mrs V K Smoak in Orangeburg South Carolina

Friends regret to report the critical illness of Mrs. V K Smoak of Orangeburg South Carolina. Her daughter in law Mrs. George Lowe and the Lowe children Barbara Jean and George Jr have stayed with her for two weeks.

George W Lowe V. K. Smoak Orangeburg 8. C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Social and King Mrs. Sanders Miss Bess Idol Bers Ted Hill Ghters of America Birthday Social Boxwoop Gardens KR. P. Royer BPWC Legion Auxiliary J.C. Welch C. Remfrey Winston-Balem W. R. Hooker Peace Geraldine French Mrs. W. P. French Garnett Buck Garnett, Jr Norfolk, Va Harley J. Campbell McKenney William EB. McKenney Gadde American Contract Bridge League Eesa West North Pass Anna Lee York William F. Clingman Misses Covington Catherine Rankin Theresa Hoover Elizabeth Blair Frances Griffin Jennie Reid Newby Betty Clair Jennings Priscilla Lambeth Ida Lambeth Jennings Elizabeth Hawthorne Virginia Boyles Frances Hinkle Bertram Heathcote McCrary Mr. White Rock Hill Presbyterian College Clinton Citizens Insurance Agency Blowing Rock Parkview Apartments Bigwigs Legion Keyes Asc Miss Keyes Los Angeles Kearns-Wood Trinity E. L. Bowman Wesley Place Betty Mae Johnson White Oak Street Moose Jose Wea Avice, Inc Dave Union Caten Grange Tosselli Tosti Walter Winchell Role Lombard Geo. Lowe S.C Virginia Beach Wiaetivitien Felder
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