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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1938

Page

6

Miss Idol Bride-Elect Feted At Lexington

Mrs. George Coble hosted a bridge party in Lexington honoring Miss Bess Idol bride elect of Charles S. Coble of Guilford College and Detroit. About twenty five guests attended with Mrs. William Coble of Guilford College. Cards ended with prizes and a carving set for Miss Idol. The wedding is planned for August 6 at Central Friends church with Dr. E. H. Blackard officiating due to remodeling at Wesley Memorial church.

Miss Idol High Point Mrs. Coble Lexington Bess Idol Charles S. Coble Guilford College Detroit Mich George Coble Bridge William Coble Idol Levington Mr. Coble Central Friends Church E. H. Blackard Wesley Memorial Church

Final Story Hour Of Vacation Period At Library Tomorrow

The final story hour for the vacation period will be held at the public library tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Librarian Mrs Nancy K Post on announces all children are invited to attend. The summer hours are in effect now through the first Monday in September with 9 am to 9 pm opening and a daily 1 pm to 4 pm closure for routine work.

Nancy K. Poston Rankin Memorial Renkin Memorial M. P

Friendly Club to Meet at Two Homes This Friday

The Friendly Club will gather Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Way on Ennis Street. Those lacking transportation should meet at 7 30 at Miss Gladys Stone’s home 2339 English Street where rides will be provided.

Mrs. Roy Way Ennis Street Gladys Stone English Street

Births for Sheetz and Wood Families in Winston-Salem Area

Mr and Mrs J Vaughn Sheetz of Martinville Virginia announce a daughter born early this morning at Baptist hospital Winston-Salem. Mrs Sheetz formerly Elizabeth Turner of Martinville and Mr Sheets is a former resident. Mr and Mrs Harold Odell Wood announce a son Curtiss Odell born at home 906 Putman Avenue on July 20. Mrs Wood formerly Mildred Burns.

J. Vaughn Sheetz Martinville the Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem Harold Odell Wood Curtiss Odell Putman Avenue Wood Mildred Burns

Local Notes On Visitors And Travelers

Mrs J L Chernault and son J Luther Jr spend a few days at Myrtle Beach. Miss Dorothy Bowen returns home after six weeks of graduate study at UNC Chapel Hill. Mrs W A Watson Wesley Memorial church secretary treasurer, to return from Boone this weekend. Miss Christine Nicholas of Macon Georgia visits sister Miss Dana Nicholas on Brentley circle for two weeks. Miss Naomi Essex stays a few days at Myrtle Beach.

J. L. Chernault J. Luther, Jr Myrtle Beach 8. C Dorothy Bowen University of North Carolina Chapel Hill W. AL. Watson Wesley Memorial Church Boone Christine Nicholas Macon, Ga Dana Nicholas Brentley Circle

Mrs H E Wade Hosts Birthday Party For Grandchildren

Mrs H E Wade entertained a group of children at 605 Granby Street honoring her grandchildren Sheila LaVerne Wade and Jerry Wayne Moser on their first and second birthdays. After games, refreshments and party caps were given as favors to Delphine Braswell Iris Brown Jackqueline Brown Dolores Frasier Norma Jean Frasier Charlotte Wade Jimmie Wade Jackqueline Davis Roger Dean Spoon and Jack Taylor. The honorees received many gifts.

H. E. Wade Granby Street Sheila LaVerne Wade Jerry Wayne Moser Delphine Braswell Iris Jackqueline Brown Dolores Norma Jean Frasier Charlotte Jimmie Wade Jackqueline Davis Roger Dean Spoon Jack Taylor

Magdalene Rebekah Lodge Set for Fifth Friday Birthday Meeting

The Magdalene Rebekah lodge will meet tomorrow night at 7 30 for their quarterly Fifth Friday gathering. It is a birthday meeting and full attendance is desired by officers and members.

Magdalene Rebekah Lodge

Community church events and memos across local groups

Ice cream supper at Renkin Memorial M P Church Friday to raise funds. Catherine Gill Bible class meets Friday at Ruth Cashwell’s home. Ward Street Gleaners meet Friday at Miss Margaret Kirk’s home. Community Prayer Service Friday at Mrs. Stanford Smith’s home. Oakdale M E B church to serve supper Friday at Oakdale school. Lebanon M P Young People's circle met. India study planned. A M Idol Philathea to meet Friday July 29 at Gladis Kivett’s home.

Catherine Gill Welch Memorial M. P. Church Ruth Cashwell Tate Street Ruby Shoaf Young People's Missionary Circle of Lebanon M. P. Church Church Hut E. B. Barnes Mary Montgomery India A. M. Idol A. M. Idol Philathea M. P At & P.m Gladis Kivett Kivett Drive

Get-Together Club and Families Hold Picnic Near City

The Get-Together Club held a Tuesday picnic at the Postal Employees cabin off Highway 10 A with about twenty attendees. A outdoor supper was served then Bingo games followed and members and families received gifts.

Highway 10

PWA Approves 155 Projects

The Public Works Administration approved 155 non federal projects totaling 2 076 000 in loans and 15 727 172 in grants for an estimated construction cost of 33 623 831 This raises total approved PWA projects to 3 815 with 953 785 199 in estimated costs.

Washington Public Works Administration PWA

Claire Trevor Marries Clark Andrews in Beverly Hills

Boom of fans surrounded All Saint's Episcopal church as Claire Trevor, star of film and radio producer Clark Andrews wed after a romance sparked on a radio program. The couple sails for Honolulu for a month long honeymoon despite crowds.

Hollywood Claire Trevor The Screen Clark Andrews Sail Today Honolulu Beverly Hills All Saint's Episcopal Church Miss Trevor

Thrifty gambling Blackfoot man bets on home slot machine

Ida Blenkle in Blackfoot keeps a personal slot machine at home. He plays nightly and spends the payoff coins, but many nickels go into the operator’s inner container. He plans to use the money he does not win on a trip to New York.

Ida Joe Blenkle Blenkle New York

Snake in Southern Asia Says It Can Lie

Report notes a snake species in southern Asia that mimics deception as part of its behavior. Researchers describe this creature using playacting cues, challenging assumptions about reptile signaling in the region.

Asia

Denton Eastern Star Chapter Formed and Notable Guests Attend

The Denton chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star was constituted with state officers and guests present. Attendees included Athalea Brown Tarboro and Ben M Dawson Durham as grand patron figures, with Greensboro leaders like Ralph J. Sykes and Harold Moag. The event featured speeches, committee introductions, and a reception after the ceremony. In other news, Ruth Garner and Wesley Morris wed at the Methodist church with music by Mrs. Carter. the couple plans a short wedding trip and Denton residence.

Denton Order of the Eastern Star Athalea Brown Tarboro North Carolina Ben M. Dawson Durham Ralph J. Sykes Harold Moag Greensboro Ethel Dawson Lucy Fry Lexington Faye W. Sykes Frances Parker Edna C. Moag N. M. Harrison Asheboro Ruth Hoover Ben M Dawson Edna Moag Ruth Garner Worth Garner Farmer Wesley Morris C. W. Morris Methodist B. L. Carter Morris Carolina Bank and Trust Company Mr. Rathburn Methodist Church

Local residents and visitors spend weekend in the region

Sisters Mrs C Bisher and Mrs Jeff Ward travel to Winston Salem to see Miss Jean Morris in a girls camp. Families from High Point Greensboro and Thomasville visit friends and relatives nearby. Several couples vacation at Myrtle Beach and attend weekend gatherings with relatives. Rev G L Cary heads to Indianapolis after his brother falls ill. Miss Lillian Elliott spends time here.

C. Bisher Jeff Ward Winston-Salem Jean Morris Vernon Crawford Keith W. M. Rathburn Vivian North Carolin Vernon Nance High Point J. W. Mitchell T. W. Mitchell Glenna Bane L. R. Bane Willard Hardy T. C. Russell Clarence Russell Wilson Russell Myrtle Beach Clay Loftin Greensboro Kate Sexton Tra Deaton Lillie Deaton Biecce

Weekend Visit in Albemarle and Welcome

Mrs. G. L. Curry and her daughter Johnsie visited relatives over the week-end, spending time in Welcome and Albemarle with friends.

Albemarle G. L. Curry Johnsie

Hen’s plumage stripped by lightning. hen unharmed

A lightning strike at a Greenville Pennsylvania home damaged a hen house and stripped feathers from one side of a hen. The bird appeared uninjured and continued producing eggs normally despite the damage.

Associated Press Greenville Richard Holmes C House

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