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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

6

Poole Couple Plan Dance for Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs James W Poole issue wedding anniversary dance cards for a Saturday evening event at Emerywood Country Club. Invitations go to guests in Greensboro Winston-Salem Burlington Asheboro and Thomasville. Attendants include Margaret Hauser E W Freeze Jr Mrs P W Glidewell S Frederick Kennedy and Hoyt W Boone with ushers and groomsmen listed.

James W. Poole Emerywood Country Club Greensboro Winston-Salem Burlington Asheboro Thomasville James Wyche Poole Poole Alice Elizabeth Freeze E. W. Freeze Rockford Road Emmanuel Lutheran Church Mr. Poole Margaret Hauser City New York E. W. Freeze, Jr P. W. Glidewell Reidsville S. Frederick Kennedy Augusta Hoyt W. Boone Sam Hi, Denny J. Welch Harriss Brooks Reitzel W. A. Tomlinson Howard Holderness Wilbur Cooper BE. W. Freeze, Jr William D. Freeze

Graduate Nurses Club Backs Red Cross War Relief

At a meeting in High Point the Graduate Nurses' Club pledged service to the Red Cross Mobilization for Mercy plan. They donated to relief funds, agreed to provide surgical supplies, and establish workrooms at Burrus Memorial and Guilford General hospitals. Mrs John McCaskill and Miss Grace Clodfelter to supervise.

Red Cross High Point Graduate Nurses Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A The Burrus Memorial Juilford General Hospitals National Red Cross Washington John McCaskill Gilbert Muse Burrus Memorial Hospital Grace Clodfelter Guilford General

College And High School Graduates Share Party Honors

Miss Elizabeth Kivett a High Point College graduate shared honors with her niece Miss Mary Chrisman a Greensboro Senior High School graduate at a dinner given by Aunt Gladis Kivett on Kivett Drive. A four course dinner and graduation motif framed the event with diplomas as decor and gifts for all honored guests including Miss Carolyn Wilson Jamestown High School graduate.

Elizabeth Kivett High Point College Mary Chrisman Greensboro Gladis Kivett Kivett Drive W. J. Kivett Carolyn Wilson Jamestown High School Anne Chrisman Davis Peoples Helena Upshaw Madge Wilson

Bulla Ridge Vows And Reception To Be Tomorrow Night

The Central Friends Church hosts the wedding rehearsal of Miss Nell Bulla and Fred Ridge this evening with the ceremony set for tomorrow at 6 30 officiated by Cecil Haworth. Attendants include Helen Bulla as maid of honor and H M Ridge Jr as best man. An immediate reception at Gatewood Avenue follows the ceremony as the couple embarks on a wedding trip to an unannounced destination with Robert and Mrs Taylor hosting.

Central Friends Church Nell Bulla Fred Ridge Cecil Haworth Miss Bulla Helen Bulla Mr. Ridge H. M. Ridge, Jr Paul Bulla John Rudisill

Correction on Junior Legion Auxiliary leadership

In Sunday's Enterprise a misprint misidentified officers for the Junior Legion Auxiliary. Helen Gibson is president, Betsy Yow is vice president, Caroline Arden is publicity chairman, and Louise Stirewall is named chief page for auxiliary activities at the state convention.

Louise Stirewall American Legion Caroline Arden Page Junior Legion Auxiliary Helen Gibson Betsy Yow

Women Of Moose To Elect New Officers At Meeting

The Women of the Moose will elect new officers at their regular meeting at 7 30 tonight in the Moose Hall Members are urged to attend Reports from the membership publicity child care and ritual committees will be heard

of the Moose Moose Hall

Local families head to commencements and visits

Mrs J E Marsh and George Marsh travel to New York for Scudder School commencement where Mildred Marsh will graduate on Friday. She and her mother and brother will return to High Point Saturday. Miss Hibernia Hudson returns from Delray Beach. Mr and Mrs E M McMahon visit Mrs Macon’s parents south of the city. Mrs M Wolford and kids from Williamston N Va visit H M Ling family on Asheboro road. The Ling family return from Kelso Va and John Wolford’s in Blackey Va. Mrs T B Bennett and daughter Mary Elizabeth go to Front Royal Va for Randolph Macon Academy commencements. Bill Bennett graduates there and returns later. Ted Thompson spends week touring near Norfolk and Virginia beaches.

J. E. Marsh George Marsh New York Scudder School Mildred Marsh High Point H. M. Ling George Ling Kelso John Wolford Blackey West Virginia Kentucky T. B. Bennett Mary Elizabeth Front Royal Randolph-Macon Academy

Social calendar of meetings and events in High Point

A list of club gatherings and civic activities scheduled through Friday. Highlights include High Point Business and Professional Women outdoor supper at Guilford County Sanatorium official gathering at First Baptist Church, West Emerywood Garden Club picnic at Freeze farm, and Junior Red Cross meeting at the Sheraton.

High Point Business and Professional Women’s Club Guilford County First Baptist Church West Emerywood Garden Club Freeze Farm F. P. Kiser Morris Street High Point Woman’s Club H. D. Sears Pickett Farm American Home Department Red Cross Immand Sheraton Hotel Jamess. Moffitt Family Service Bureau Board

Birthday Dinner Honors E A Whidden at Daughter’s Home

Mr and Mrs C A Andrews hosted a Sunday birthday dinner at 1417 English Street to honor E A Whidden on his 62nd birthday. Guests included Vernon and Edgar Jr Whidden, a daughter Mrs W G Marshall and her three children Joy Walter and Eddie, and the Andrews family. Two Whidden children were absent, one daughter in North Dakota and a son in New York.

C. A. Andrews English Street

Garden Club Council Sets Plans for Next Season

Members of the High Point Council of Garden Clubs met at the Adams Memorial Y W C A to lay out the coming year's work during a regular morning session.

Garden Club Council High Point Council of Garden Clubs Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A

Community church groups meet across Lebanon

Several church ladies groups schedule evening or afternoon meetings this week. The Lebanon Methodist Woman's Society gathers at 7 30 at Mrs F F Briggs home on Long Street led by Mrs Sue Welborne. Other classes meet at homes for Bible study and duties with listed hosts and leaders.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Lebanon Methodist Church F. F. Briggs Long Street Sue Welborne

Does Pretty Actually Equal Politeness at Dinner Tables

A reflective piece questions whether beauty excuses poor manners at social meals. It debates whether glamorous women should dominate conversation, ignore etiquette, or neglect courtesy, urging readers to value civility over mere appearance.

Heated contest looms in second North Carolina governor primary

Raleigh June 4 Lieutenant Governor Horton attacks Dr Ralph W McDonald linking him to the Broughton campaign. The piece notes McDonald’s past statewide vote haul and suggests political currents may favor his backers. Reader popularity surveys are also discussed.

Raleigh W. P. Horton Ralph W. McDonald Allen J. Maxwell McDonald Horton Broughton

Daughter born to Avery and Mrs Davis in Sophia

Mr and Mrs Avery Davis announce the birth of a daughter Garnett Sue on June 2 at their home in Sophia.

Sophia Mrs. Avery Davis Garnett Sue

Dark Linens for Town Frocks Describe Summer Attire

Linen is cool and crisp for hot days with black linen as town wear. The smart frocks feature aprons, short sleeves, and V necks edged with embroidered ruffles. Others show starched embroidery, flaring bows, flat collars and cuffs with ruffed underskirts.

Spring Dinner Menu Highlights

Colorful spring dinner features grapefruit and avocado cocktail, broiled ham, parsley white potatoes, golden corn kernels, broiled green pepper rings, cheese biscuits, chilled sliced tomatoes, strawberry rhubarb cream pie, and beverages including coffee and tea.

Quake Jolts California City After Imperial Valley Death Toll

A fresh quake struck El Centro at 2 37 a m EST marking the 30th sharp aftershock since the May 18 Imperial Valley quake that killed nine and caused about 2 5 million dollars in damage. No new damage reported.

EL Centro Calif Imperial Valley E.S.T

Three-Act Comedy by WCMC Playlikers Saturday Night

The Woman's College Playlikers stage You Cant Take It With You on Saturday night June 8. George Kaufman and Moss Hart comedy features Miss Ruth Oneley Miss Jean McDonald William Burton and T A M Henry in leading roles with W R Taylor directing.

George Fautman Moss Hart Woman's College Sycamore Grandpa Vanderhof Ruth Oneley Greensboro Jean McDonald East Orange N. J William Burton Reidsville T. A. M. Henry W. R. Taylor Department of Dramatics

Linthicums Hold Open House For Golden Wedding

Mr and Mrs William Emmett Linthicum invite friends to an informal open house Saturday afternoon from four to six o clock at 325 Boulevard to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary.

Linthicums William Emmett Linthicum Boulevard

Pentagon Club Meeting Tonight At 500 Lindsay Street

The Girls' Pentagon Club will hold its regular meeting this evening at 7 30 with hostess Miss Clarine Furgur son at 500 Lindsay Street.

Pentagon Club Lindsay Street Clarine Furgurson

Domino Club Meeting at Mrs Claude Smith Jr Home

The Domino Club will hold its weekly meeting this evening at 7 45 at the home of Mrs Claude Smith Jr 9183 Barbee Street Nellie Jane Samuels Born Here on Sunday Mr and Mrs Levi Samuels announce the birth of a daughter Nellie Jane at their home on June 2

The Domino Club Claude Smith, Jr Barbee Street Nellie Jane Samuels Levi Samuels Thissell Street Nellie Jane

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover Red Cross Relief Fund Hazel Johnson Frank P. Kiser Handy Home Ofunshine Women of Moose E. M. McMahon Ruffin Ted Thompson South Main Street Norfolk Virginia Girl Scout Council North Main Street W. G. Kirkman Ray Street E. A. Whidden Lebanon Stephens Stephens Bible Study C. F. Ellington West Bay Street Nora L. Andrews Mary Hoy First Evangelical and Reformed Church Lee Hedrick Willowbrook Street Green Street Green Street Baptist Church Dorothy Carroll Springdale Avenue Main Street Mary Harper Philathea Main Street Methodist Church Gibson Club Room G. W. Peace J. L. Peace W. F. Kent Et i Jewish Ladies' Aid Mets Ladies’ Aid Society B'Nai Israel Synagogue Jake Harris West Fourt Street Lou Ershler Victor Stroude Lilian Stroude Gospel Tabernacle Man Glendale California Alicia Hartner Capital Shorts Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Hotel Henry Averill University of North Carolina Forsyth Durham Sun Roger Babson Bruce Catton Walter Winchell Dick Tracy Sun Daily Weather Report Hugh Germino Tyler G. Kent U. S London George Washington University WCMC Dominos Washington O.c Annapolis Watt Watts TRY Feearz
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