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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1940

Page

12

Talented vocalist delights hearers at musical tea

High Point fans packed Emerywood Country Club for a Friday afternoon tea hosted by Mesdames Cummins in honor of Mrs Kathryn Cole of Detroit. The former opera star sang selections with violinist Miss Mary Helen Daves and pianist Mrs Charles W McAnally, while Mrs J F Hayden welcomed guests.

High Point Emerywood Country Club Mesdames C. EE Do. J. Cummins Kathryn Cole Detroit, Mich Cole Charles W. McAnally Mary Helen Daves Mrs. Cole R. Huntington Woodman Romberg Cadman Aborn Opera Company Detroit WCX WJR

Miss Verna Williams and Joseph Goldston wed at Calvary Church

Miss Verna Ruth Williams and Joseph Wemble Goldston exchanged vows at Calvary Methodist Church in a June ceremony officiated by Rev. D. V. Howell. The bride, from Ramseur, wore Alice blue lace with a net train, pearl necklace, and carried a prayer book. Groom is a Norfolk Deans salesman, and the couple plans a northern wedding trip before settling with the bride’s father in Franklin Street.

Verna Williams Joseph W. Goldston Calvary Church Verna Ruth Williams Joseph Wemble Goldston Calvary Methodist Church D. V. Howell Emile Hodge Greensboro Argie Wood William Leonard Ramseéeur Schumann Mendelssohn Cecil A. Cox Ramseur Emily Beverly Cox Cecil Cox Goldston W. M. Williams Frankline Street Lillie Ellis Williams North State Telephone Company J. G. Goldston High Point New Jersey Dean Company Norfolk Points North New York Franklin Street

Engagement Of Miss Helen Raper To Basher Wall Announced

Miss Helen Raper and Basher Wall of High Point and Statesville announced by sister Miss Anne Raper at a Sheraton Hotel party. The event featured pink and green blooms, a ship motif on tallies, a crystal slipper centerpiece, and awards from bridge games. The couple plans a simple home ceremony with relatives and a wedding series of parties beginning with an evening bridge at the YWCA.

Anne Raper Sheraton Hotel Helen Raper Basher Wall High Point Statesville Sweetpeas Larkspur Helen Basher Miss Raper Mary Louise Iveigh Irene Greene Aline Wrenn Grottoes H. J. Dilliard Baltimore Elma Ellis Emma and Lilly Whitaker Enfield Mary Holton Helen Alexander Virginia Dixon Nell Helen Mae Holton Nancy Zimmerman Cleo Pinnix Greensboro R. E. Zimmerman Ellison Hessie Anna Catherine Whitesell Friedens Lutheran Church Harrisonburg

Miss Hazel Lanier Presents Piano Pupils Recital

Miss Hazel Lanier will present her piano pupils in an annual closing recital on Thursday evening at eight o'clock at the home of Mrs. T. R. Short, 628 North Main Street. Patrons and friends are invited to attend the event.

Hazel Lanier T. R. Short North Main Street

Social Calendar Week of Engagement Celebrations

The calendar notes engagements and social gatherings. Miss Helen Raper’s engagement to Basher Wall is announced with a bridge party at the YWCA hosted by Mary Louise Iveigh Irene Greene and Alene Wrénn. Various clubs hold bridge luncheons dinners and teas honoring Miss Elva Grissom and other guests through Wednesday.

Helen Raper Basher Wall of Statesville Mary Louise’ Iveigh Irene Greene Alene Wrénn Emerywood Country Club R. I. Quigley Silas B. Casey Woman's Christian Temperance Union First Baptist Church F. L. Conrad A. A. Koonts Anne Brewer Blair Park Elva Grissom Burbank

L Amitie Club Hosts Husbands at Informal War Relief Party

L Amitie Club met Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Joran for a brief business session led by Mrs. Helen Veach. Members voted to donate ten dollars to the Red Cross war relief fund. Virginia Jolly directed games and contests for the 24 members and their husbands, followed by a lawn weiner roast and group singing led by Roy Padgett. Associate hostesses were Mesdames Campbell, Glenn, Short, and Jolly.

L’amitie Club R. T. Joran Helen Veach Red Cross War Relief Fund Virginia Jolly Roy Padgett Mesdames Campbell Glenn, Short and Jolly

Ellison 25th Wedding Anniversary Noted By Family Daughters

Mr and Mrs Arthur Ellison celebrated twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an informal open house at 718 North Main Street. About 125 guests attended the reception hosted by Miss Catherine Ellison Miss Anna LeRoy Ellison and Mrs BE Mellvaine.

Arthur Ellison North Main Street Catherine Anna LeRoy Ellison E. R. Mellvaine Catherine and BE. R. Mellvaine G. L

Chatter-Box Club Plans Summer Break and Picnic

Miss Lillian Marlowe entertained the Chatter-Box Club at the Gibson Clubroom with Mrs. H. A. Ritchie in the chair. The club voted to disband in July and August and resume in September with a picnic at the city lake. Bingo awarded high scores to Mrs. H. A. Ritchie, Gene Lewis, Nannie Hardee, and Ruth Myers. Ruth Myers was guest.

Lillian Marlowe Gibson H. A. Ritchie City Lake Mesdames Gene Lewis Nannie Hardee Ruth Myers

Ladies Bridge at Emerywood Club Tuesday Morning

The Emerywood Country Club hosts its second June morning bridge party for ladies on Tuesday at 10 30 with hosts Mrs R I Quigley and Mrs Silas B Casey. Both contract and duplicate bridge will be played and luncheon will follow for reservations in advance.

Emerywood Country Club R. I. Quigley Silas B. Casey

W C T U Meeting to Hear Rev F L Conrad Tuesday

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold its regular meeting at the First Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon at 8:30. Rev. F L Conrad, pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, will be guest speaker and select his own subject.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union First Baptist Church F. L. Conrad Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Crews Mounce Wedding Solemnized in Danville Virginia

Announcement: Miss Minnie Lee Crews and Paul D. Mounce married Friday June 14 in Danville with Rev. Harrison officiating. Witnesses Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grissom attended. bride wore orchid street dress. The couple will live at 600 East Russell Street. he works at Kearns Furniture Company.

Minnie Lee Crews Paul D. Mounce Danville Harrison Charles Grissom L. B. Crews Springfield Avenue R. L. Mounce Mangum Avenue Kearns Furniture Company East Russell Street

Burbank Garden Club Plans Final Wednesday Meeting

The final meeting of the Burbank Garden Club will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Mrs. A. C. Jones's Johnson Street home with Mrs. J. A. Marsh as associate hostess.

Burbank

Walters Boyles Couple Wed in Danville Ceremony

Mrs. Mary L. Walters announces the marriage of her daughter Betty Walters to Ronnie McCoy Boyles of High Point. The vows were exchanged yesterday in Danville Virginia by Rev. F. H. Harrison. The couple will reside at 209 Lindsay Street.

Mary L. Walters Betty Ronnie McCoy Boyles High Point Danville F. H. Harrison Lindsay Street

YWCA Week Schedule Highlights Local Activities

Two Business Girls' representatives attend the Southern Summer Conference while six industrial delegates head to Camp Herriewood. Local events include Adams and Florence Nightingale clubs meetings Monday with Amelia Hough speaker, LA-Hand Club Tuesday, Ys Girls at the city lake Thursday, and Live Y'ers Club Thursday at regular time though a Tuesday Y meeting was moved to Greensboro to hear Rabbi Rypins.

Business Girls’ Department Young Women’s Christian Association Camp Herriewoode Y. W Adams Florence Nightingale Adams Memorial Building Amelia Hough City Lake Greensboro Rabbi Rypins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mesdames Cummins Annie Laurie Jeannette MacDonald Nancy Cole Hickory Willie Vail Mesdames I Helene Curtis Croquignole Reg Entre Nous Club J. F. Hayden P.m William Davis Edgar Lee Davis W. R. Davis J. R. Alexander Wincheater, Va Cora Alexander Chatter-Box Club Emerywood Club F. L Conrad Crews Burbank Garden Club Silas Percale Sheers YWCA Caller Appliance CO Washington Street
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