Miss Irene Gordon Engagement Announced at Sheraton
A high society engagement announcement honors Miss Irene Gordon. The event hosted by Mrs. Harry Gordon and Miss Sadye Gordon featured a bridge gathering in a pink and white motif with a 36 piece silver service gift and out of town guests from Greensboro Winston-Salem Raleigh and Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Rebecca Herman
Sam Tobias
EB. B. Ershier
Irene Gordon
Harry Gordon
Milton Steinberger
Atlanta
Local Ladies Named in Regional Social Notes
Don of Statesville and Mrs. Phil Levenon of Salisbury appear among a list of attendees with Mesdames Polakavetz Moscovitz Richter Luther Smith and Goldberg from towns including Troy Mt. Gilead Whiteville Thomasville and Portsmouth Virginia.
Birth of Son for Mr. and Mrs. Shore in Friendsville
Announcement from High Point reports the birth of a son, Philip Donnell, on June 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Shore. The Shors led a summer program at Central Friends church for two years and serve in Friendsville, Tennessee, where Mr. Shore is principal of Friendsville Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Philip Donnell
Marvin H. Shore
Shore
Central Friends Church
Friendsville
Tenn
Friendsville Academy
Miss Kimrey Weds Sidney Risdon In High Point Wedding
Miss Chan dos Lovell Kimrey became the bride of Sidney Lon Risdon in a Quaker ceremony at Asheboro Street Friends church. Rev. Joseph Peele officiated with Rev. Ralph Boring, music by a mixed quartet, and a large guest list. The couple left for a southern honeymoon trip and will reside at 205 West Greenway Street Sunset Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Asheboro Street Friends Church
Chandos Lovell Kimrey
Sydney Lon
Joseph Peele
New Garden
Kimrey
Billie Mabry
Greensboro
Norwood
Hardin Kimrey
Charlotte
Madge Idol
Louisse McMasters
Dorothy McNairy
Mary Melvin
William Powell
Spencer
Carey Sloan
James Doggett
Jack Lambert
Adam Younce
Clarence D. Jones
Sara Fletcher
F. M. Fletcher
Bobby Wyatt
H. Lee Wyatt
Ada Sue McBain
Edward McBain
Harold Lively
Irene Lively
Summerfield
Ron Wright Kimrey
Josephine Kimrey
Ona Helms
Paul Reynolds
John Reynolds
Joseph Allred
Miss Melvin
Dame of Honor
Carrie
Maid of Honor
Jackson Nalis
Mendelssohn
West Greenway Street
Sunset Hills
Risdon
Benson
Guilford College
Columbia University
New York City
White Oak School
Jackson Nalls
Sydney Risdon
Retail Credit Company
University of North Carolina
Lexington Youths Return From Montreat Week
A group from First Presbyterian Church in Lexington returned home after spending a week at Montreat as a reward for their year of attending three church services. Rev. J. R. McGregor Mrs. J. R. McGregor and Miss Rebekah Carpenter led the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
First Presbyterian Church
Montreat
J. R. McGregor
Rebekah Carpenter
Nell Hartzog
Mary Louise Wallace
Betsy Mountcastle
Amelia Hinkle
Mildred
Irene Lapp
Vivian Gambrell
Clinard Finch
Cabell Lowe
Austin Whitten
Cliff
Bill DeLapp
Billy
Buddy Welborn
Harold Cecell
Billy Brown
Homemakers Class entertains at First Baptist church
The Homemaker's Class of the First Baptist church entertained their husbands and children on Thursday evening at the church. A brief devotional on Home was led by Mrs. John Hewitt. Mrs. P. M. Hendricks directed games and contests while men wrote receipts for their favorite dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
John Hewitt
P. M. Hendricks
Club of Twelve Hosts Current Events Dinner
Mrs. H. L. Radcliffe and Mrs. Margaret Gooch were hostesses to the Club of Twelve Tuesday afternoon. An interesting program of current events and music was given after which the hostesses served a six o'clock dinner to listed members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Radcliffe
Margaret Gooch
G. W. Mountcastle
H. L. Propst
J. R. McCrary
Gertrude Hamner
Camille Hunt
W. G. Holmes
Elizabeth Terry Returns Home From Duke University
Miss Elizabeth Terry came home Monday to spend the summer with her parents Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Terry after attending classes at Duke University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Terry
Duke University
Mrs
J. R. Terry
Illness Strikes Frank Hackney at Davidson Hospital
Frank Hackney son of Mr and Mrs Fred Hackney is seriously ill at Davidson hospital. He recently faced complications following an operation performed months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hackney
Fred Hackney
Davidson Hospital
Mr. Hackney
Shan shai visit by Newsomes and McCrarys
Mr and Mrs Blaine Newsome and daughter Geraldine of Shan shai China spent Tuesday as guests of Mr and Mrs R Lee McCrary in a hospitality exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Newsome
Geraldine
Shanshai
China
R. Lee McCrary
Mrs H C Leonard Named Matron of Kiwanis Kiddy Camp
Mrs H C Leonard accepts the matron post at the Kiwanis Kiddy Camp located on Highway No 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Leonard
Kiwanis Kiddy Camp
Highway No. 10
Dr John Andrews Begins Summer Home Visit
Dr John Andrews arrived home Thursday to spend the summer vacation with his parents Rev and Mrs J D Andrews of Hedrick's Grove. He received his degree this week at New York University and will later go to Birmingham Alabama to begin an internship with the Employees Hospital of the Tennessee Coal iron and Railroad Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andrews
J. D. Andrews
Hedrick’s Grove
Andrews
New York University
Birmingham
Ala
Employees Hospital
The
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Miss Willie Rodden Visits Miss Arlene Weaver
Miss Willie Rodden plans a visit to Miss Arlene Weaver in Winston Salem. The engagement highlights upcoming social visits and local friendship ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Rodden
Arlene Weaver
Winston Salem
Mrs Woodrow McKay Improves After Davidson Hospital Tonsil Operation
Mrs Woodrow McKay shows rapid improvement following a tonsil operation performed at Davidson Hospital on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow McKay
Davidson Hospital
Mrs Clodfelter and family return from Myrtle Beach
Mrs C M Clodfelter with her son Charles, daughter Olivia, and little Pearl Reynolds have returned after a few days at Myrtle Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Clodfelter
Charles and
Olivia
Miss Pearl Reynolds
Myrtle Beach
Mrs Sowers Very Ill at Daughter's Home
Mrs Martha Sowers is gravely ill at the residence of her daughter Mrs Lewis Weaver on West Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Sowers
Lewis Weaver
West Fifth Street
Mrs Burgin Admitted To City Memorial Hospital
Mrs. W. O. Burgin has entered City Memorial hospital in Winston-Salem for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Burgin
City Memorial Hospital
Winston-Salem
Local Notes on Residents Ilness and Return Home
Bob Redwine remains confined to home due to illness. Mrs. J. W. Moffitt returns to her West Second Avenue residence after a period at City Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Redwine
J. W. Moffitt
West Second Avenue
City Memorial Hospital
Miss Lilla McCreary Enrolls at Catawba College
Miss Lilla Belle McCreary and her mother Mrs. Frank McCreary have enrolled at Catawba College for the summer session. The move places them in the Salisbury area for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilla Belle McCreary
Frank McCrary
Catawba College
Mrs H T Link Admitted To City Memorial Hospital
Mrs H T Link has entered City Memorial hospital for treatment. The report notes admission and ongoing care at the facility.
Miss Pauline Swing and Miss Helen Albertson Visit Lexington
Miss Pauline Swing and Miss Helen Albertson of Thomasville spent Friday in Lexington with friends enjoying the day out together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Swing
Helen Albertson
Thomasville
Lexington
Mrs C L Clark Hosts Miss Lucille Lashley Party
Mrs C L Clark entertained Friday evening in honor of Miss Lucille Lashley of Burlington. A group played several games and enjoyed refreshments. Attendees included Lucille Lashley Edith Kemp Neil Hurley Mozelle Frazier Esther Burrow Elizabeth Fleming Doris Burchfield Lucille Cable Helen Cable Onia Roberson Mozelle Roberson and Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Clark
Lucille Lashley
Burlington
Isses
Edith Kemp
Neil Hurley
Mozelle Frazier
Esther Burrow
Elizabeth Fleming
Doris Burchfield
Lucille Cable
Helen Cable
Onia Roberson
Mozelle Roberson
Marshall
Circle Meetings And UNC Commencement Dances Marathon
Circle meetings of the First Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society are set for Monday afternoon at 3 30 with multiple host addresses and a 8 00 pm Margaret Clarge Circle gathering at 210 Richardson street Busy Women's Circle led by Mrs Ellington and Senior Y W A group with Mrs Clyde Chapman also noted The UNC Chapel Hill commencement dances sponsored by the University German club feature multiple banquets and house parties with leaders marshals and escorts named from several colleges and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Waring Smith
Parkway
J. A. Reth
Forrest Avenue
C. F. Farley
Roland Park Avenue
T. G. Shelton
Boulevard
G. H. Jones
West Lexington Avenue
A. T. Moffitt
Richardson Street
Margaret Clarge
Virginia Clinard
Cc. F. Ellington
West Bay Street
Clyde Chapman
Centennial Avenue
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
University German Club
Paul Tremaine
Order of the Gorgon
Order of the Gimghouls
Delta Appa Epsilon Fraternity
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Zeta Psi
Pi Kappa Phi
Kappa Sigma
George Watterhouse
Beaufort
D. C
Sally Shallenberger
Washington
Milton A. Barber
Raleigh
Reeder Davidson
Lynchburg
Alice Alexander
Charlotte
Lenoir Wright
Nancy O'Hanlon
Winston- Salem
W. R. Hoffman
Mr. Holly
Louise Tate
J. H. Pratt
Alice Whitehead
Wilson
H. G. Connor, Jr
Eugenia Barnett
Shanghai
China
R. W. Barnett
Electra Wagner
Ft. Worth
Texas
Arlindo Cate
Greensboro
Molly Allen
Vass Shepherd
Follin
Winston-Salem
E. L. Webb
Thomasville
Evelyn Webb
Milton
A. Barber
C. T. Woollen
Betty Gibson
Leesburg
John O
Sally Sackett
Nell Adama
High Point
Ester Combs
Claire Hartscot
Nina Hammond
Violet Nash
Savannah
Kitty Ryker
Reidsville
Lena Jones
Concord
Elizabeth Finlay
Chattanooga
Tenn
Margaret Clark
N. C
Romaine Clark
Janette Mather
Connie Burwell
Jane Purlington
Scotland Neck
Betty Wright
Arabell Cox
Elizabeth Park
Clem Strudwick
Alice Webb
Hillsboro
Anne Jones
Pine Bluff
Ark
Montrose Patterson
Nancy Nalle
Francis Craig
Mary Simmons Andrews
Clara Grantham
Peter Whitehead
Elizabeth Davis
Durham
Margaret Watts
Kitty
Mrs Garland Daniel Guest Speaker At U D C Meeting
Mrs Garland Daniel of Greensboro state treasurer of the United Daughters of the Confederacy spoke at the Brierfield chapter meeting in Thomasville on East Main street. She described her Biloxi trip to the U D C convention, Fort Fisher monument unveiling, and Jefferson Davis home visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
G. H. Yow
Lillian Yow
East Main Street
Brierfield
United Daughters of the Confederacy
R. P. Murphy
Carolina
Elizabeth Yow
Sallie McCracken
Garland Daniel
Greensboro
Miss McCracken
Daniel
Biloxi
Miss
Jefferson Davis
Local DAR hosts silver tea at Fritzharry lodge
Local ladies attended the Alexander Martin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution silver tea Friday afternoon at Fritzharry, the Sedge field lodge of Mr and Mrs Harry Raymond. Names include Mesdames Charles F Lambeth James EB Lambeth J R Blair Charles F Phillips G W Lyles and Miss Lillian Yow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Martin Chapter
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Fritzharry
Sedgefield Lodge
Harry Raymond
Charles F. Lambeth
James EB. Lambeth
J. R. Blair
Charles F. Phillips
G. W. Lyles
Lillian Yow
Walter Hargett Jr Returns Home After Visit
Walter Hargett Jr. returned to his home in High Point Friday evening after a visit with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Hoover on Lexington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hargett, Jr
High Point
Mrs
D. B. Hoover
Lexington Avenue
Missionary Society Circles to Meet at Wesley Memorial
The Wesley Memorial church Missionary Society will meet Monday at 3 30 p m in six circles. Circle 1 hosts Mrs H T Douglas and Mrs H C Barthmaier. Circle 2 with H T Hudson and Mrs J A Hart. Circle 3 with Mrs George Matton and Miss Fannie Matton. Circle 4 with Mrs W B McEwen and Mrs S H Hallenbeck and Mrs J B Lyon. Circle 5 with Mrs O Stanton and Mrs J E Marsh and Mrs J D Mann. Circle 6 with Mrs W F Plemming and Mrs C A York and Mrs BE C Harville. Mrs A S Parker hosted a surprise birthday party for Mr Parker at Wesley Place with garden setting, wine roast, salad, games, and prizes for Mrs Harry Bell and Mrs Straya Arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of Wesley Memorial Church
H. T. Douglas
H. C. Barthmaier
H. T. Hudson
J. A. Hart
George Matton
Fannie Matton
Rucker
W. B. McEwen
S. H. Hallenbeck
J. B. Lyon
O. Stanton
J. E. Marsh
J. D. Mann
W. F. Plemming
C. A. York
BE. C. Harville
A. S. Parker
Mr. Parker
Wesley Place
Harry Bell
Straya Arm
Returned Missionary To Visit In Mrs Yow's Home
A returned missionary from China will arrive Monday for a short visit in the home of Mrs. G. H. Yow on East Main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
G. H. Yow
East Main Street
Mrs Hutchens Hosts A L M Choir At Home
Mrs W L Hutchens entertained the A L M choir of Main Street M E church at her home on Wednesday evening. Miss Nora Townson presided over a short business session before choir rehearsal directed by N G Miles. Miss Irene Yarbrough gave a reading and guests were invited to the dining room for refreshments and roses in the table arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Hutchens
A. L. M. Choir
Main Street M. E
Nora Townson
N. G. Miles
Irene Yarbrough
Mrs Pollock Hosts Mrs T Hanes in Lexington Visit
Mrs. T. Hanes of Lexington has stayed with her daughter Mrs. Pollock at Pollock's Lexington Avenue home for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. &. Hanes
Lexington
Pollock
Lexington Avenue
Mrs. R B Murdock Returns from North Wilkesboro Visit
Mrs. R B Murdock has returned from North Wilkesboro where she visited her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Murdock
North Wilkesboro
Owen Return From Charlotte Visit
Mrs. T. N. Owen has returned from a visit with friends and relatives in Charlotte. The Owenses recently moved to the city where Mr. Owen is manager of the North Carolina Gas company. They reside with Mr. and Mrs. Zed Griffith on West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Owen
Charlotte
Mrs. Owen
Mr. Owen
North Carolina Gas Company
Zed Griffith
West Main Street
Doctor Tomlinson Returns From Baltimore Training
Dr. Thomas H. Tomlinson comes back Wednesday from Baltimore Maryland where he graduated from Maryland Medical School. He will visit his parents Mr and Mrs T H Tomlinson on Highland Avenue before starting work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Tomlinson
Baltimore
Maryland Medical School
T. H. Tomlinson
Highland Avenue
Mrs Hayden Visits Father During Illness at West Main Home
Mrs J F Hayden of High Point visited her father J A Green at his West Main Street home several times this week as he remains confined by illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hayden
High Point
J. A. Green
West Main Street
Mr. Green
Social after the game at the Entriout venue
Guests attending included Mr and Mrs W L Teague, Mr and Mrs B W Manley, Mr and Mrs Harry G Bele, Mr and Mrs Straya Arm, Mr and Mrs Jack Dunn, Miss Beatrice Maude Manley, Billy Manley and Mrs J L Payne, who were served a frozen dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Teague
B. W. Manley
Harry G. Bele
Straya Armentrout
Jack Dunn
Beatrice Maude Manley
Billy Manley
J. L. Payne
Women pilots rise in number to 512 in U S figures
Washington on June 11 reports from the U S Department of Commerce that 512 licensed women pilots are now active. The breakdown shows 44 transport, 55 limited commercial, 1 industrial, and 412 private pilots across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S. Department of Commerce
Non inflammable airplane fuel developed in France
Paris reports French private groups and the government have developed a non inflammable airplane fuel. The new fuel is said to eliminate fire risk and carbon deposits characteristic of earlier fuels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Flying bicycle rockets take to air in Berlin tests
Two German inventors claim success with flying bicycles. One model uses wings and rocket attachments. The pilot pedals to takeoff and then fires rockets for high speed flight. Tests reportedly successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Largest telescope planned at Pasadena Caltech
The world's largest telescope is in tentative design at Caltech Pasadena. When completed it will be 60 feet long 20 feet in diameter and weigh 450 tons. The 200 inch instrument aims to explore a heavens area about thirty times larger than currently known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Cal
California Institute of Technology
Calgary Motorist Strikes Man Twice Then Flees
In Calgary Alberta a motorist first struck Ernest Rounding, then returned to run over him again with a rear wheel after getting out of the car. The driver and a companion later transported Rounding to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Alta
Ernest Rounding
Rounding
Police arrest man for long tiresome joke
Police Captain Harold Fraley arrested Gus Hicks after a confrontation in Tiffin Ohio. Hicks refused to exit his car, prompting officers to intervene. In the scuffle Hicks sat on a set of false teeth, causing a cry of pain and a brief delay at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffin, O
Harold Fraley
Gus Hicks
Hicks
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Sheraton
Sheraton Hotel
Sadye Gordon
Sartin
Ncheon
Panama
Sidney Risdon
Health Education Committee
Agarest
Cora Mae Hege
Frances Fitzgerald
H. T. Link
Mrs. Clark
Miss Lashley
U. D.C
Nina Troy
Marjorie Ris
Hackensack
N. J
Jane Klutz
Salisbury
Elizabeth Morton
Washington, D. C
Marion Lyon
Alice DuPont
Wilmington
Del
Missionary Society
Harriet Padgett
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