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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1938

Page

6

Young Men's Cotillion Club Holds Informal Kernersville Dance

The Kernersville Young Men's Cotillion Club hosted an informal dance at the Club House with colorful floral decorations and punch service. Attendees included Miss Betty Lou Williams and guest Jean Williams of Wilmington, plus numerous local residents and chaperones.

Young Men's Cotillion Club Kernersville Betty Lou Williams Talula Doggett Nell Haymaker Lucy Cummings Elizabeth Fulp Louise Bellamy Doris Allen Frances Kerner Jean Williams Wilmington John Flynt Elbert Russell Rich Paul Cooke George Kerner Clifton Michael Philip Kerner Jr Oscar Joyner Charles Fulp Charles Roger Edwards Horace Hawkins Pete Nash W. J. Johnson Jack Benbow Charlie Snow

Cochran-Coltrane Wed In Kernersville Church Ceremony

Miss Gertrude Cochran of this city wed Vernon Eugene Coltrane of Greensboro in a Kernersville Methodist Episcopal church service at 8 30 with Rev. T R Wolfe officiating. The ceremony featured a ring rite and music by Ida Mae Higgins and Erline Hunter. The bridal party included bridesmaids Phyllis McKaughn and Lala Coltrane, maid of honor Jean Cochran, and best man S G Coltrane. The couple, both Guilford College alumni, plan a Greensboro home and wedding trip, with Luella Cochran hosting a reception at her home after the ceremony.

Kernersville Gertrude Corall Cochran Vernon Eugene Coltrane Greensboro Kernersville Methodist Episcopal Church T. R. Wolfe Ida Mae Higgins Guilford College Erline Hunter Westfield Miss Higgins Massenet Hugh Gray William Coltrane Phyllis McKaughn Winston-Salem Lala Coltrane Jean Cochran

Seckler-Glosson Vows Solemnized In Greensboro

Miss Kathleen Seckler of Winston Salem and High Point married Rev Clyde W Glosson of Elliston Kentucky in a Greensboro ceremony at Asheboro Street Baptist Church. Officiating was Rev J Ben Eller with attendants including Harold Seckler as best man and Emily Matthews as maid of honor. The couple will reside in Elliston Kentucky.

Asheboro Street Baptist Church Greensboro Katherine Seckler Winston-Salem High Point Clyde W. Glosson Elliston J. Ben Eller Harold Seckler Emily Matthews Luther Hux Len Weston John Garner B. E. Clark Ben Walters H. H. Felder Argie Wood W. W. Seckler Nurses’ Training School the Baptist Hospital

Greensboro Tea Honors Bride-Elect Miss Emily Sutton

Miss Emily Sutton bride-elect of Greensboro will wed William Vance Kester of High Point. About 200 guests attended a Saturday tea at the farm home on Sylvan road with sisters Mrs Joseph T Carruthers Jr and Miss Jean Sutton hosting, mother hosts at the tea table, and an all white motif featuring flowers and silver candle holders.

Emily Sutton Greensboro William Vance Kester High Point Joseph T. Carruthers, Jr Jean Sutton Farmers Home Sylvan Road William Montague Given Elizabeth Bishop Rachel Taylor Charlotte Porter Estelle Hayes V. Kester C. R. Sutton

Junior Service League to Meet at Emerywood Club

The regular monthly meeting of the Junior Service League will be held at Emerywood Country Club on Tuesday at 10 o'clock. A preceding board meeting will convene at 9 o'clock.

Junior Service League Emerywood Country Club

Davis Blackburn Vows Solemnized At Jamestown Church

Adeline Davis and James N. Blackburn were married in a private June 1938 ceremony at Jamestown M E church. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Venner E. Davis of High Point, wore navy chiffon with pink rosebud corsage. the groom is linked to Pilot Life Insurance. They will reside at 1109 Johnson Street after a short wedding trip.

Venner E. Davis High Point Adeline James N. Blackburn Sedgefield Jamestown N. C Jamestown M. E G. W. Fink Davis Jamestown High School Blackburn Samuel P. Blackburn Pilot Life Insurance Company Johnson Street

New Girl Scout Interest Group Opens Tuesday

A new handcraft group for local Girl Scouts begins Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock in the park behind the Chamber of Commerce on North Main Street. Mrs. Andrew Lindsay directs with the Junior Service League sponsorship. sessions run each Tuesday 3 to 5. Miss Dana Nicholas left for a two week Girl Scout Camp near Greensboro to direct programs.

Chamber of Commerce North Main Street Andrew Lindsay Junior Service League Dana Nicholas Girl Scout Greensboro

Bascom Jarrell Birthday Honoree At Dinner Sunday

Mrs Bascom Jarrell hosted a Sunday dinner at 944 Council Street to honor her husband on his fifty sixth birthday. The pink and green table decor complemented a tempting meal for a group including T O Whittington T N Maultsby Acre Roach Ruth Jarrell Frankie Brown Marie Roach Geraldine Wrenn Jessie Jarrell Ronda Jean May Margaret Maultsby Virgil Cook Henry Chappell Roy Phillips Roswell McGinnis Horace Jarrell and others.

Bascom Jarrell Council Street Jarrell T. O. Whittington T. N. Maultsby Acre Roach Ruth Jarrell Frankie Brown Marie Roach Geraldine Wrenn Jessie Jarrell Ronda Jean May Margaret Maultsby Virgil Cook Henry Chappell Roy Phillips Roswell McGinnis Horace Jarrell

Bachelor Girls To Meet Tonight

The Bachelor Girls club meets this evening at 7 45 with Miss Alene Lambe as hostess at the Gibson tea room 104 North Main.

Bachelor Girls’ Club Alene Lambe Gibson Tea Room North Main Street

Local Social Calendar Highlights June Activities

The Social Calendar lists events at Emerywood country club, including Junior Service League meeting at 10 a.m. with board at 9, a 10 a.m. ladies bridge party and 12:30 luncheon, plus High Point Garden club at Mrs EF Steele on East Washington Street. DAR Alexander Martin chapter meets at Mrs Hayden’s home with hostesses and program led by Mrs Coffield. Altrusa dinner meeting at Sheraton hotel elects new officers. Additional items include a Friendly Mrs Upshaw visit, Piedmont Women’s Golf biweekly play, and Community Arts club luncheon at Mrs Warren’s on Fifth Street.

Junior Service League Emerywood Country Club High Point Garden Club EF. D. Steele East Washington Street Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution J. F. Hayden Washington Street Nathan Ayers Allen Watkins Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel Friendly Garden Club A. M. Upshaw Milbourne Heights Piedmont Women’s Golf Association Emerywood Club

Local residents host and visit across several towns

Mrs Marcus Whitman and her son Mark of Tuscaloosa Alabama visit 1105 Cedrow avenue with Mrs E M Judd and Peggy Williams of Sanford as houseguests. Others return from Moosehart Delaware and White Sulphur Springs while Miss Wagner heads to Camp Dellwood and Miss McCrary to UNC summer school.

Marcus Whitman Mark Tuscaloosa Ala E. M. Judd Peggy Williams Sanford D. H. Hall Cedrow Avenue Judd Hall

Wesley Memorial Auxiliary to Host Store Event Thursday Morning

Wesley Memorial Auxiliary will host at Big Star Stores Thursday from ten to twelve in the morning. Church members and friends are asked to note the change from the previously announced twelve to two o'clock time.

Marjorie Mansfield Answers Readers in The Enterprise

Readers write in to The Enterprise seeking help with personal problems and advice. Marjorie Mansfield addresses questions in this column, offering guidance and responses to readers.

Marjorie Mansfield

Sister’s love wrecks life as in law and plan to start anew

Two years ago a sister fell for a married man who abandoned her after trouble. The affair upset their mother who wept and hid her distress while the father helped by giving money and sending her away. Now the sister vows to leave and start anew, while the family conceals the stain.

Seventeen-year-old asks if leaving home is wise

A teen narrator known as Blue Eyes writes that his mother forbids friends of any kind and berates his sister. He wonders whether to quit school, find work, and live independently despite her warnings. He seeks guidance on escaping a controlling home and potential ruin.

Leaving home advice for a young girl contemplating independence

The piece warns a young girl against leaving home without practical training or work prospects. It emphasizes the danger of being unprepared and notes the difficulty of finding a desirable home and suitable employment for someone with little experience.

Talk the matter over with your father for guidance

The speaker urges discussing the issue with your father seeking understanding and sympathy. He suggests considering going away to school to gain new surroundings and training for a definite line of work after completing education.

Family conflict over sister's misfortune praised for future

A speaker urges restraint and empathy toward a sister's misfortune. They argue against causing the mother further anxiety and advise focusing on the sister's future wellbeing rather than prolonged mourning.

Don’t Leave Home Without a Definite Job or Shelter

Do not leave the comfort of your home without a definite job or a suitable place to stay with friends or relatives. The message urges careful planning for self and parents, emphasizing preparedness and security.

Dear Mies Mansfield Letter From Orphaned Family Member

A young writer describes being orphaned with four siblings and repeatedly moved among relatives. She expresses worry about her younger brother who has not learned money responsibility and has begun drifting through help and insecurity.

Mies Mansfield

Help for a brother in a tough time

A sister asks how to help her 28 year old brother who has not held regular work for three years. She worries about interfering but wants guidance on offering support and possible job help without alienating him.

Hands Off Voice urges youth to earn own living

The speaker urges a sister to give the youth a chance to earn and learn the value of money. He warns that a boy without good character will struggle to survive, knowing he could thumb his way home, implying self-reliance and hard work.

Times of feast and famine shape a young learner

A reflective piece notes that youth experiences cycles of plenty and want. It emphasizes learning, growth, and happiness amid changing circumstances, arguing necessity can sharpen perception and reality grounds imagination.

Let Him Learn to Manage His Own Row at Home

A friendly reminder urges keeping a young man supplied with a reachable address for health needs. It reassures interest and confidence in his abilities while encouraging him to handle his own responsibilities and work.

A Brother’s Road to Understanding Wheels of Life

The speaker urges patience with a brother’s awakening amid anxiety and affection. They warn against letting affection hinder the boy from learning how the world operates, noting that repeated moves in childhood require time to adjust to people and surroundings.

Fron Pillar

Miss Holden Weds W T Burke In Durham Ceremony

Miss Lucille Holden a Spencer Va teacher and Duke alumnus wed William Thomas Burke of Salisbury at Duke Chapel Durham in a simple dignified ceremony officiated by F S Aldridge. The couple exited to a private reception hosted by Mrs Aldridge and Miss Elizabeth Aldridge before leaving for an undisclosed destination.

Thomasville Duke Chapel Durham Lucille Holden Spencer William Thomas Burke Salisbury F.S. Aldridge Duke University Edward Hall Broadhead Elizabeth Aldridge Alfred J. Henderson Willis H. Aldridge J. E. Holden Louisburg College Louisburg N. C Kappa Delta Sorority Burke W. T. Burke Law School Sigma No Phi Rowan County Court F. 8. Aldridge

Women golfers plan at Linville Falls event this week

Miss Beverly Bridgers traveled to Linville Falls Saturday to her summer home after visiting Miss Mary Alice Hoover for a few days. Bridgers and Miss Hoover were joined by Misses Alliene and Mary Alice Hoover who will stay as guests at the Bridgers home and participate in the Women's Invitation golf tournament being played there this week.

Zeb Deaton Sara Deaton Sara Webster North Wilksboro Beatrice Watts Taylorsville Henry C. Korner Kathleen Kerner Marguerite Kerner Grensboro Percy Kerner Polly Long Wilmington Delaware J. A. Long New York Atlantic N. J Laurie Hill Laurie Jr Sumter 8. C Hattie Hill Charles Carter Edenton Eugenia Albert Doris Allen Salisbury Concord R. C. Morris J. D. Maultsby Jr J. J. Grif Beverly Bridgers Linville Falls Mary Alice Hoover Miss Bridgers Miss Hoover St. Mary's School Raleigh Alliene Bridgers

Local Social Notes From Edin and Raeford

Miss Betty Gray Parker of Edin was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rapp on Fisher Perry Street. Mary Lois Jester, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Jester, visits relatives in Raeford. Mrs. Mattie Barbee was called to Portland Oregon by her mother’s illness. Grace Lutheran Missionary Society met at the church with Mrs. J. B. Harris leading the program on Christ and the Moslem World. Mrs. Curtis Conrad read a poem The Tender Shepherd and Mrs. V. Ritchie read an article. fourteen members attended.

Maude Pinnix White Oaks Greensboro L. E. Warren W. P. Warren Robert Warren Durham H. B.B. Warren Warren Cherry Street Ewin Parsons Billy Roanoke L. Duckworth T. M. Roberts High Point Newton Herman Ollie Simpson Clifton Harrison High Point Road Hazel Hendrix Cumberland Clara Stahl Chicago Ill H. D. Stafford Annie Lowery Lizzie Lowery Eleanor Stafford Salem College Clarence Stone Mary Frances Stoneville T. R. Wolfe Joe Pinnix Statesville Hickory Noble Parrish Oakland Avenue David Lee McLaughn Roy McKaughn McKaughn Wood Black J. A. Linville Candor Paul G. Kinney Burlington Mr. Kinney Kernersville School Betty Gray Parker Edwin Robert Rapp Fisher Perry Street Mary Lois Jester D. M. Jester Raeford Mattie Barbee Portland Ore Missionary Society of Grace Lutheran Church J. B. Harris Curtis Conrad V. Ritchie

Vacation Bible School Begins Second Week at Baptist Church

The Baptist church mission holds a vacation Bible school for ages four to 16 and enters its second week. Rev. E. F. Baker directs, with Cornelia Snow and Katherine Joyner serving as principals and a staff of instructors across departments. Enrollment reached 99 in the first week, ending Friday.

Kernersville the Baptist Church E. F. Baker Cornelia Snow Katherine Joyner

Reverend Way attends mother's funeral in Burlington

Rev. C. B. Way, pastor of Kernersville Methodist Protestant church, traveled to Burlington on Friday for his mother Mrs. Mary E. Way’s funeral. She died aged 80 and the service was held at 2 30 p.m. at the First Methodist Protestant church with Rev. C. A. Brown of the Pilgrim Holiness church among the officiating ministers.

C. B. Way Kernersville

Kernersville Plans Fourth of July Celebration

A special committee led by Kenneth Greenfield is organizing a full day of attractions for a large Fourth of July celebration in Kernersville. The group coordinates events and activities for the town's independence day festivities.

Kernersville Kenneth Greenfield

Church Social and Picnic Announced by Local Classes

The Mittie Philathea class of Lebanon M. P. church meets at Mrs. Roy Watts home on Homestead avenue tomorrow at 7 30 for important business. The Woman's Wesley class of Wesley Memorial church hosts an annual picnic at the city lake park Thursday at 5 30 with supper at 6 30, rain date moved to the church basement.

Mittie Philathea Lebanon M. P Roy Watts Homestead Avenue Wesley Wesley Memorial Church City Lake Park

Dozier Circle Meets Tuesday at West End Baptist

The Dozier circle of West End Baptist church will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mr. J C Swaim 1304 West Green street.

Dozier Circle West End

William S Cleavenger Rites Held Today

Funeral services for William S Cleavenger 60 son in law of Mrs V Boone 330 Montheu avenue High Point who died in a Roanoke Rapids hospital after an operation will be held at W C Williams Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids this afternoon burial in the Roanoke Rapids cemetery Surviving are the widow Mrs Pauline Boone Cleavenger two sisters Mrs John Sanderman Hanover Kans and Mrs Clyde Turner Kansas City Mo a brother Carl M Cleavenger Fort Worth Texas

William

Building the Kingdom of God In Japan at the Society meeting

The Society of the Main Street M. E. church was entertained by Mrs Frances Stone of Lexington Avenue with Mrs Woodrow Hall in charge. The program topic was Building the Kingdom of God In Japan and several members assisted in presenting. Refreshments were served during the social hour.

Memorial Service by Woodmen Of The World Observed

Memorial service held yesterday afternoon for Camp No. 62 Woodmen of the World featured Rev. L. Conrad of Emmanus Lutheran Church. Attendees included Woodmen from High Point Greensboro Winston-Salem Thomasville and Asheboro. Conrad urged memorizing life to inspire beneficence character building and culture in others. Charlies A. Hines of Greensboro national director chaired. W. L. Hunt state head led roll of the deceased. David Conrad sang a solo.

L. Conrad Emmanus Lutheran Church Mont Camp No. 62 Woodmi High Point Greensbor Woods of the World W. L. Hunt David Conrad

Services At The Church Christian Science Sermon 1938

Christian Science services featured a sermon titled God the Preserver Of Me in all societies on Sunday June 12 1938. The golden text from Isaiah 31 5 spoke of the Lord defending delivering and preserving Jerusalem. The lesson included David’s song of deliverance from enemies and Saul and cited passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy on divine order, harmony and eternal perfection.

God Sciez Sund Isaiah Jerusalem David Saul Mary Baker

Sandra Heath James Born at Burrus Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs W Elmer James announce the birth of a daughter Sandra Heath on Friday at Burrus Memorial hospital. Mrs James is the former Elsie Heath of this city.

Sandra Heath James

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