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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1937

Page

6

Miss Blair’s Pupils Stage Recital at Rankin Home

Miss Florence Blair presented a music recital by her younger pupils at the Rankin home on Church Street before a small group of parents and friends. The program featured solos by Peggy Teague and Betty Jean Miller. several collaborative pieces with names including Ray, Sheetz, Hatcher, Rankin, Hiatt, and others, with substitutions noted for senior pupils.

Florence Blair A. M. Rankin Church Street Anne Allman Peggy Teague Betty Jean Miller Beethoven Miss Blair Sarah Sloan Ray Thompson Jean Sheetz Piaget Nell Sheloff Gaynor Jean Teague Captain Kidd Waldo Eddie Hatcher Wagness Crose- Patch—Larned Beethoven-Harris Ruth McGehee Jack O' Lanterns Rapelje Sara Sloan Ray Arta Hiatt Tschaikowsky Little Spinner Clementi Valse Grieg Haydn Anna Mae Hatcher Jeanne Rankin Miss Hatcher

Will Crown King And Queen Tonight

Asheville prepares for the Rhododendron Festival as Frank Parker and Elvira Bryson will be crowned king and queen at the grand military ball and public investiture of the brigade of guards. The military ball opens the festival, which continues through the week.

Asheville Frank Parker Elvira Bryson Brigade of Guards

Miss Jensent Hostess To Bridge Club Meeting

Ellen Jensen hosted a bridge club gathering at 216 Steele with two tables of contract in play. Mrs Hart took the high score award, while Mrs Elmer James won second prize. guests included Mrs Ralph James, Mr Fred Munvin Hart, and Mrs Winfred H Elmer James.

Sies Ellen Jensen Steele Mrs. Hart Elmer James Mieswell Ralph James Greene Fred Munvin Hart Winfred H Elmer James

Mrs. Mary Ballard Elected President of Altrusa Club

At the June High Point Altrusa meeting in the Sheraton dining room Mary Ballard was chosen president for the new club year. Lois Welborn finishes this month. New slate includes Lucille Johnston as vice president Madeline Hoover secretary Clara Craven treasurer and Edna Blake as a two year board member. The group endorsed Blair Park rose garden project with a 25 dollar contribution and joined the YWCA special membership. A memorial tribute was paid to Pearl Parker with a resolutions committee named. Pins awarded to past presidents Alice Dickerson and Nancy Poston. Large attendance noted with only three absent.

High Point Altrusa Club Sheraton Mary Ballard Lois Welborn Hazel Johnson Lucille Johnston Madeline Hoover Clara Craven Edna Blake Blair Park 8. C. Clark High Point Garden Club Garden Club Council Louise Wrenn Pearl Parker Lillian Massey Alice Dickerson Nancy

Women of Moose Hear Dr Saunders On Child Mental Health

The Women of the Moose held a class on Mental Hygiene of the Child at the chairman Mrs Eloise Jones home with Dr Saunders the local child specialist as speaker. Mrs Jones introduced him and led the program which included a prize contest won by Mrs J E Smith and attendance prize to Mrs A C Beeson.

the Moose Eloise Jones S. Saunders Saunders Jones J. E. Smith A. C. Beeson

Kee Klub Dance Plan Made After Club Meeting

The Kee Klub was entertained by Miss Ercell Allen at her English Street home with many members present. Miss Christine Sacrinity of Greensboro was initiated as an honorary member. Plans for a private dance were discussed and to be announced later. The next meeting will be with Miss Margaret Kemp next Monday.

Kee Klub Ercell Allen English Street Christine Sacrinity Greensboro Margaret Kemp

Social Calendar for Brigadier Club and Garden Groups

The Brigadier club gathers at 212 Hillcrest drive for new member initiations followed by a dinner at the Sheraton hotel. American Legion Auxiliary meets at D. B. Richardson’s home with hostesses R P Roger Ed Hayes and Coke Cecil. Friendly Garden club hosts by J W Kittle in Melbourne Heights. Community Arts club meets H G Rothrock on Woodrow Avenue. Twentieth Century Study Club hosts B C Page on Rotary drive. A tea honors Miss Frances Lambeth at Emerywood Country club with garden party and poetry and music. Mid-Week Garden club hosts annual garden party at Blair Park clubhouse with silver offering for a rose garden.

Brigadier Club F. E. Parker Hillcrest Drive Sheraton Hotel American Legion Auxiliary D. BE. Richardson Mesdames R. P. Roger Ed Hayes Coke Cecil Friendly Garden Club J. W. Kittle Melbourne Heights Community Arts Club H. G. Rothrock Woodrow Avenue B. C. Page Twentieth Century Study Club Rotary Drive Joseph T. Weaver Jane Hess Weaver Emerywood Country Club Frances Lambeth Winston-Salem Blair Park

Garden Club Adds Two New Members In City Meeting

The High Point Garden club met Tuesday at 10 AM with Mrs A B Parker presiding at 212 Hillcrest Drive. Two new members Mrs W A Hayes and Mrs J W Austin were elected to fill vacancies. The newly elected president Mrs S C Clark read next year’s committee list and programs. Members reported $29 collected for the Municipal Rose Garden at Blair Park and protested the ill kept city lot near the Chamber of Commerce building.

High Point Garden Club A. 8. Parker Hillcreet Drive Carter Dalton W. A. Hayes J. W. Austin S. C. Clark Blair Park Chamber of Commerce

People Miss Mildred Marsh Heads to West Point Visit

Miss Mildred Marsh leaves tonight for West Point New York to be guest of her uncle Colonel C. C. Carter and aunt Mrs. Carter. She plans to stay about two weeks. Sybil Floyd from Philadelphia arrives to visit Miss Lucille Ingram at 404 Elm Street for several weeks. Daily Smith returns home after a ten day Tennessee trip. Mrs. C. B. Stainback and Ruth Ann plan a six week Texas visit. Miss Mary Margaret Bates of Brown Summit visited the city yesterday after graduating from High Point College.

Mildred Marsh West Point WN. Y C. C. Carter C. B. Stainback Ruth Ann Texas Sybil Floyd Philadelphia Lucille Ingram Elm Street Mary Margaret Bates Brown Summit Bates High Point College Johnny Knntt New York City Billy Reynolds Reynolds Cup. Co J. K. Rood Fred Handy, Jr Lynchburg Oxford N. C Yancey Robertson Billy Penn Wood Universal Credit Co Columbia, N. C Dillard Chisholm Universal Service Company Charlotte Sallie McCain Springfield H. A. Holt Vance Welborn West Palm Beach Fla J.A. Ferree Aberdeen Betsy Bulla Chapel Hill Canada

Shoaf Brown Marriage Announced At Asheboro

Miss Wilma Jane Shoaf daughter of Mr and Mrs George Shoaf of Thomasville and Edgar Brown son of Mr and Mrs J M Brown of Asheboro wed in Danville Virginia on June 5 Justice M T Sorrel officiated. They reside at 317 West Rivette Street Asheboro and plan a Virginia North Carolina mountain wedding trip. Miss Shoaf worked at Bossong hosiery mill. Mr Brown at Asheboro Coca Cola Bottling.

Enterprise Asheboro Wilma Jane Shoaf George Shoaf Thomasville Route One Edgar Brown J. M. Brown Danville M. T. Sorrel Virginia North Carolina West Rivette Street Miss Shoaf Bossong Mr. Brown Coca- Cola Bottling Company

Lebanon Philathea class meets at Montgomery home

The Philathea class of Lebanon M. P. church held its regular meeting at Mrs. J. W. Montgomery's North Main Street home. Mrs. C. A. King led the devotional followed by a program and plans to paint the Sunday school room. Members were urged to help make a bedspread by next meeting. 32 members and three visitors attended. The Stephens Bible Study class will meet Wednesday at 8 o'clock with Mrs. W. G. Metcalf at 302 Church Street. Nora Andrews will lead on the topic Prayer.

Lebanon Stephens W. G. Metcalf Church Street Nora Andrews

Miss Lois Grier to Wed Jas H Hogg

Gastonia couple announces engagement of Lois Grier to James Hilmore Hoge of High Point. Lois teaches at Elm Street school, is UNC graduate. Hoge, son of James Lee Hogg, is a Lilly Co chemist in High Point. Wedding planned for late summer.

Charlotte Sunday Observer Vernon Glenroy Grier Gastonia N. C Lois James Hilmore Hoge High Point Miss Grier Mr. Hogg James Lee Hogg Hoge St. Paul Minnesota University of Minnesota Lilly Company

First U. S. government building fitted with escalators

Escalators with capacity for 8000 persons per hour have been installed in the Interior building, the first federal structure to be equipped with escalators.

U. S

Daintiest Marian Martin frocks for summer sewing patterns

The Marian Martin pattern 9297 offers a dainty frock with a slightly flared skirt puffed sleeves and two revers at the neckline. Easy-to-follow tissue pieces suit beginners and fabric options include chiffon cotton voile silk shantung and synthetics. Pattern prices and order details are provided by The Enterprise Pattern Department, New York.

Marian Martin Martin Martin Enterprise Pattern Department 18Th &T New York N. Y

Miss Medlin and Rev. G Carl Lewis Wed in Wilson

Miss Bobbie Medlin and Rev G Carl Lewis wed in Wilson North Carolina at the bride’s uncle's home with Dr J E Ellis officiating and Edgar Lewis serving as best man. The couple plans to reside at Buckroe Beach Virginia where the groom serves as pastor.

Wilson N. C Bobbie Medlin G. Carl Lewis C. A. Lewis M. D. Bissette J. E. Ellis Buckroe Beach Church Virginia Edgar Lewis Baptist Church Buckroe Beach Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville Wake Forest College High Point Bertha Mullinix Argie Wood R. C. Boyd C. N. Royal

Endeavorers Hear Rev M J Shroyer At Greensboro Meet

Greensboro June 15 The 39th annual North Carolina Christian Endeavor union convention focused on business meetings and inspirational talks. Rev M J Shroyer of Westminster Maryland urged self control and clean living in an address before the union at Greensboro College last night. Vesper service opened by Rev T J Whitehead pastor of Henderson First Methodist Protestant and past president of the state union spoke on builders of Christ Through Personal Evangelism. The convention will end Thursday night.

Greensboro North Carolina Christian Endeavor Union M. J. Shroyer Westminster Greensboro College T. J. Whitehead Henderson First Methodist Protestant Church State Union

Gregory-Wright Solemnized In Winston-Salem

Announcement of the marriage of Ruth Gregory of this city to Allen Wright of Winston-Salem. The ceremony occurred Saturday June 11 at the Forsyth County courthouse in Winston-Salem. The bride, a brunette, wore Israel blue accessories and is daughter of R G Gregory and the late Mrs Gregory.

Ruth Gregory Allen Wright Winston-Salem Forsyth County Isray R. G. Gregory Gregory Manchester Street

Music Pupils Recital Tonight at Mrs Wrenn’s Home

The annual recital by Miss Mae Kirkman’s pupils will be held at eight this evening at Mrs M J Wrenn’s home on West Broad Street. Patrons and friends are invited to attend and hear the program.

Mae Kirkman M. J. Wrenn West Broad Street

Friendly Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Kittle home

The Friendly Garden Club will meet at 2 30 pm Wednesday hosted by Mrs J W Kittle at her Melbourne Heights residence for club members. The announcement was made this morning. WM G Brown Jr born this morning William Gordon Jr arrives June 15 at Mrs A S Newton home High Point route one.

J. W. Kittle Melbourne Heights Friendly Garden Club WM. G. Brown, JR W. G. Brown William Gordon, Jr

American Manufacturing declares dividend on common stock

American Manufacturing Company rope maker with plants in St Louis Philadelphia and Charleston DC declares a 2 dollar dividend on common stock payable July 1 to holders of record June 15. The prior dividend was 3 dollars on December 31.

New York American Manufacturing Company St. Louis Philadelphia Charleston D. C

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