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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1938

Page

6

Kid Party Social Feature At Beau Esprits Club

The Beaux Esprits club hosted a kid party at the Duck club in Sedgefield from 8:30 to 11:30 PM on Saturday. Guests wore colorful costumes, prizes went to Miss Norma Graham and Alva Newton for best costumes, games and contests were held, refreshments served, and dancing followed.

Beaux Esprits Club Duck Club Sedgefield Norma Graham Alva Newton Odell Gallimore Mildred Marsh Ann Pleasants Buddy Warren Jean Rankin Worth Hedrick Betty Idol Billy Wall Marie Heath Marion Hutton Betty Sechrest John Kimel Helen Rae Holton Bruce Thorburn Archie Newton Helen Crowder Ed Pleasants Mary Ruth Woollen Woodson Baker Nell Holton Bill Clifton Katherine Rave

Solitaire Club Hosts Weiner Roast At City Lake Park

The Solitaire club met at City Lake Park Saturday with eighteen members and seven guests. Weiners and refreshments were served then games played and a short business session elected four new members Rufus Chastain Ruth Russell Annie Laurie Shelton and Mary Odum. Next meeting will be hosted by Mary Ruth Kimrey.

Solitaire Club Weiner City Lake Park Rufus Chastain Ruth Russell Annie Laurie Shelton Mary Odum Mary Ruth Kimrey

Cloverdale PTA Meeting Focuses on School Groups

The Cloverdale Parent-Teacher association plans a school program Tuesday evening at 5 30 with Miss Rada Poston in charge. Presentations include the Gra Y, Girl Reserves, Girl Scouts and Glee club.

Cloverdale Parent-Teacher Association Rada Poston Thesehildren Gra Y Girl Scouts Glee Club

Birthday Celebration for Miss Juanita Hamilton

Juanita Hamilton seventh birthday observed at Pershing street home Saturday afternoon with friends. Indoor and lawn games followed by pink and green birthday cake, ice cream, and candy. Guests included Zada Crowson, Mary Peatross, Teeny Meadows, Elizabeth Peatross, Judith Finsham, Ronald Crowson, and helpers Elsie Crowson A J Hushan and Mrs Peatross.

Juanita Hamilton

Asphalt gains from US crude oil boosts

Heavy increases in California crude output and imports of Mexican and Venezuelan crudes have given a strong push to U.S. petroleum asphalt production.

California United States

Mrs Coltrane To Speak On Cherokee Indians

Mrs D S Coltrane of Raleigh will be guest speaker at the March meeting of the Music Literature department of the High Point Woman's club. The program at Emerywood Country Club starts 3 30 p m with Mrs C E Diffendal as hostess chair and Mrs M A Lackey Edgar Hartley and George Robb on the committee.

D. S. Coltrane Raleigh High Point Woman's Club Coltrane G. I. Humphreys Emerywood Country Club C. E. Diffendal Mesdames M. A. Lackey Edgar Hartley George Robb Friendly Garden Club P. L. Cox Melbourne Heights Woman's Club Co. EB. Diffendal M. A. Lackey Charles F. Carroll, Jr Monthey Avenue Rodney E. Snow Woodbrook Court Canterbury Club J. W. Lindsay Hillcrest Drive Philomathean Robert Douglas, Jr Greensboro Mesdames W. C Idol T. J. Gold, Sr A. 8. Parker A. E. Tate R. K. Stewart

Formal Opening Of Thomasville Club Marks New Clubhouse

The Thomasville Woman's club held its first meeting in the Elliott drive clubhouse and announced a formal dedication on March 25 in an informal reception. Officers were elected including Mrs. George D. Finch as president with a full slate following. honorary memberships were voted for Mrs. F. S. Lambeth and Mrs. Archibald Johnson. Leonard B. Hurley of the Women’s College English department spoke on the evolution of the novel, focusing on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

Thomasville Stuart Burton John R. Myers Sallie MccCracken G. T. Cochrane G. W. Lyles J. C. Lloyd R. M. Cooksey J. F. Garner F. Lambeth G. S Growe R. W. Crews George Finch Lee Rice H. W. Maier Charles Lambeth M. B. Hite H. R. Kyser BE. C. Leonard I. G. Greer J. W. Boyles Misses Sallie McCracken Louise McMillan Elmina Hearne Lois Johnson Kila Dorsett

Mrs R C McBride Hosts Bridal Shower in Winston-Salem

Mrs R C McBride entertained at Carrie avenue home in Winston-Salem Saturday evening honoring Miss Ruth Hayworth bride elect. The miscellaneous shower featured gifts including a book of bridal advice, games, contests, and prizes won by Mrs K G McBride and Mrs Carl McBride, with later help from the hostess and Mrs F W Murphy.

R. C. McBride Carrie Avenue Winston-Salem Ruth Hayworth K. G. McBride Carl McBride F. W. Murphy Mise Hayworth Dwight Carwello C. H. Whitehart J. W. McBride Dee Lemons W. J. Holder J. W. Helms Beamon Inez Holder Camille McBride Lena Sneed Emily Mae McBride Faye Carwello Audrey McBride

Parent-Teacher Council Meeting Tuesday At 3 45

The High Point Parent-Teacher Council will meet at the Elim Street School Library Tuesday afternoon at 3 45 o'clock with president Mrs H I Coffield.

Parent-Teacher Council High Point Elim Street H. I. Coffield

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound advertised

An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as helping women with menstrual discomfort and premenstrual symptoms. It touts natural toning effects and promotes three generations sharing the remedy for improved well being.

Lydia P. Pinkham Lydia B. Pinkbam

Social Calendar Highlights Community Club Gatherings

Numerous meetings across High Point lead the week with WCTU guest speaker Mrs. Ray mond Binford of Guilford College and events at Emerywood country club. DAR Alexander Martin chapter, Music Literature department, Mid-Week study, Utopian Study, Tea and Topics, Canterbury, Philomathean WOT clubs all schedule sessions plus a Davis Brothers orchestra dance at Emerywood.

Emerywood Country Club Davis Brothers Orchestra

City Mothersingers rehearse under Cronstedt guidance

In the lead up to the meeting the City-wide Mothersingers group will be directed in rehearsal numbers by Carl G N Cronsted t, supervisor of music in the city schools.

Mothersingers Carl G. N. Cronstedt

Farewell Shower For Mrs Money In Lexington Home

Mrs Charles E Williams and Miss Kate Maye hosted a miscel laneous shower and Chinese fan tan in Lexington to honor Mrs Bernard Money who left for Savannah Ga. High score prizes and gifts marked the gathering with cake parfait and salted nuts.

Lexington Charles E. Williams Kate Maye Bernard Money Savannah Paul Miller Martha Woodruff

Local Social Notes And Illness Updates

Mrs John Craver Mrs D A Tesh and Roby Freedle spent Wednesday in Greensboro Mrs Charles Craver is visiting her mother Mrs C F Hutchins in Winston Salem Clarence V Wood left Saturday for Oteen for observation and treatment Mrs C P D Hunt has been ill at home for four months and is slightly improved Berry Goings is improving from a tonsil operation at Davidson hospital Granville W Wade spent the week end with relatives in Mount Dr A B B Brannock is confined to his home by illness

John Craver D. A. Tesh Roby Freedle Greensboro Charles Craver C. F. Hutchins Winston-Salem Clarence V. Wood Oteen C. PD. Hunt Berry Goings Davidson Hospital Granville W. Wade Mount A. BB. Brannock

Exhibit Of Carolina Artists At State Womens Clubs Meet

Raleigh March 14. North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs plans a Wilmington convention April 27-29 featuring an art exhibit with prizes and sale opportunities. Miss Irene Price invites creators from all Carolinian artists to enter works across media while Mrs. Howard G. Etheridge notes the exhibit aims to acquaint clubwomen with local art and to solicit sales with no commission. Entries due April 20 with two entries per medium allowed.

J. W.bunn Raleigh North Carolina Wilmington Irene Price North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Howard G. Etheridge Asheville State Federation Sorosis K. W. Price N. C Clay Williams Margaret Nowell Graham James Weasley Lena Allen Meekina Ethel Parker Raleigh Woman's Club Penny Art Fund Russell T. Smith Department of Fine

Local church circles close year with social trip and meetings

Circle Nine of the First M P church Auxiliary hosted Miss Annabelle Thompson’s group at a Charlotte gathering with lunch at a local hotel. Other members attended from J. C. Madison R. C. Boyd John Arm field T. R. Ballard and several Misses. Welch Memorial Christian Endeavor held a noted junior program at the church with Betty Lou Harrison presiding. The Mothers class of Wesley Memorial meets Tuesday at 7:30 pm with Mrs T R Zimmerman and associates. Mittie Philathea class convenes at Mrs R K Hoke’s home on Dayton Street. Circle Eight of the First M P Auxiliary changes meeting place to Mrs T R Ballard’s Howell Street residence due to illness in Mrs Leonard’s home.

M. E. Church Roy Walker John Craver Charlotte Circle Nine M.P Annabelle Thompson Smith Moss Grace Koontz Mesdames J. C. Madison R. C. Boyd John Armfield T. R. Ballard Tressie Caudle Myrtle Cates Bosse Patterson Myrtle Davis Xanie Rosa Stowe Welch Memorial Endeavorers Welch Memorial Christian Endeavor Society Welch Memorial Mildred Southern Wesley Memorial Church T. R. Zimmerman West Farriss Avenue Zimmerman Clyde Edwards Joe Vaughn Mittie Philathea Labanon M. P. Church R. K. Hoke Dayton Street Circle Eight M. P. Church Howell Street Broadus Leonard

Dozier Circle to Meet at Hoosier Home This Evening

The Dozier circle of West End Baptist church holds its monthly meeting this evening at 7 30 with Mrs Frank Hoosier at her home 623 Amos street.

Dozier West End Baptist Church Frank Hoosier Amos Street

Community Notes and Social Travels Around Town

Dr and Mrs G I Humphreys return home on West College after a Pinehurst weekend. Friendly Garden club meets Wednesday at 2 30 with Mrs P L Cox hosting at Melbourne Heights. Miss Joyce Luck, formerly of this city now Raleigh, returns home after ten days here and tonsillectomy. She recuperates at Mrs T R Ballard’s Howell street home. Mr and Mrs James Bradley of Scotland Neck visit with sisters Mrs S M Barr and Mrs G T Rains. Mrs A P Chatt of 207 Howell Street leaves for extended visit in Lincoln Ga and Florida. accompanied by sister Mrs A H Cliatt. to return in June. Frank Hicks of UNC Chapel Hill spends spring vacation at home. Clyde P Green ill at City Memorial hospital Thomasville after admission last Saturday.

Joyce Luck Raleigh T. R. Ballard Howell Street James Bradley Scotland Neck A. P. Chatt Lincoln Florida A. H. Cliatt Clyde P. Green City Memorial Hospital Thomasville

Great Bear Lake Ranks Tenth in Global Lake Area

Great Bear Lake covers about 10 000 square miles, ranking as the tenth largest lake by area in the world. The vast northern basin is a notable geographic feature within Canada’s Northwest Territories and is known for its cold waters and significant mineral resources.

Great Lakes Great Bear Lake

Alaska Salmon Production Overtakes Gold Since 1916

Since 1916 Alaska salmon production has been valued at about four times its gold output, highlighting the historical economic dominance of fishing over mining in the state.

Alaska

1932 London Metro Stolen Cars Hit Five Thousand Six Hundred Eighty

In 1932 the metropolitan London area recorded 5,680 motor car thefts, reflecting rising urban crime and motor vehicle losses.

London

Bond Worth Two Thirds of a Cent Lingers in Treasury

A Tennessee bond valued at two thirds of a cent has remained in the U S treasury since the presidency of William Henry Harrison, a curious relic of early federal finance.

Tennessee U. S. Treasury Harrison

UNC Arts Program Highlights Involve Miss Mayfield And Strudwick

Arts at the University of North Carolina features Miss Marcia Mayfield of Duke University’s Fine Arts department and Hillsboro artist Clement Strudwick in a regional cultural showcase.

University of North Carolina Marcia Mayfield Department of Fine Arts Duke University Clement Strudwick Hillsboro

Thomasville Ace Of Clubs Hosted By Mrs Farrington

Mrs. R. K. Farrington entertained Ace of Clubs members at her Colonial Drive home with four bridge tables. Prizes went to Mrs. Walter Rapp, Mrs. J. Garner, and Mrs. Fred Gray while refreshments followed for a long list of guests including W. C. Smith and Nat Walker. Mrs. Lambeth visited prior, attending a Raleigh D A R Congress tea at the governor's mansion.

Thomasville R. K. Farrington Colonial Drive Walter Rapp J. Garner Fred Gray Garner Gordon Browne Claiborne Pennington Frank Marr E. L. Webb W H. Fith Bridgeport

Garden Club Hosts Floral Map Project and Library Plans

The Thomasville Garden Club met at Mrs. J O Cook's home on Carmall Street with Mrs. EB Leonard as associate hostess. Members formed a library committee to present a framed floral map of North Carolina to the Davidson County library, and discussed officers for a new slate. Mrs. Lambeth was elected delegate and Mrs. Mendenhall alternate to the state meeting in Asheville in May.

Thomasville J. E. Lambeth Moyer Mendenhall State Garden Club Asheville Clarice Rose Carolina Apartments Mary Hudgins Marion Margaret McLeod Vera Dixon Hudgins

Birthday Party for Hodgin Child at Kinneywood

Jack Hodgin celebrated his eighth birthday with about fifty friends at the American hut in Kinneywood. Mrs. Kate Nor Miss Beulah Norment and R. N. Cooksey supervised games as Miss El Hearne the city librarian told stories. Easter cake ice and candy were served with a yellow themed decorative scheme.

Jack Hodgin O. R. Hodgin Kinneywood Kate Beulah Norment R. N. Cooksey el Hearne J. E. Lambeth Raleigh D.A.R Clyde R. Hoey Governor's Mansion Mary Hudgins Cla Rose Carolina Robert Gloff Knoxyv Tenn Charles V Mrs. Ralphson West Street

Local High School Girls Court Cancels Event After Incident

Miss Isabel Bouttee led the girls basketball team at a local high school. A “kid party” hosted by the Legion was tainted as team members allegedly left the event. Miss Bernice Murph arranged the games and refreshments were served to about seventy attendees.

Isabel Bouttee Legion Bernice Murph

Birthday Party Honors D. T. Wells Daughters

Mrs D T Wells hosted a young guests party at Sunrise Avenue for her daughters Loraine Catherine and other celebrants. Ruth Williams Jacqueline and Louise Myers won prizes in games as Mrs Siler aided by Mrs Wells served refreshments to attendees.

D. T. Wells Sunrise Avenue Loraine Catherine Ruth Williams Jacqueline Louise Myers Siler Wells

Mrs Liston Pope and Daughter Visit Proct Family

Mrs Liston Pope and her daughter from New Haven arrived to spend some time with Mr and Mrs R L and Mr and Mrs Roy Proct, joining a local gathering and family reunion atmosphere.

Marriage Of Miss Mildred Elmore And Hubert Steele

Announcement from Randleman that Miss Mildred Marcell Elmon and Hubert Marshall Steele, both of Greensboro, were married on Friday March 4 at Rev EB Kirk's home on Summit avenue. The ring ceremony occurred in the presence of a few friends. the bride wore a navy ensleme with blue accessories. The couple reside with the bride's father in Greensboro. The bride is daughter of C F E Elmore and the late Maud Russell Elmore. the bridegroom is son of Mr. and Mrs. W T Steele. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Kirk, pastor of Proximity Baptist church.

South Cedar Street Maud Russell Elmore

Asheboro Delegates Attend Aldersgate Meeting in High Point

Asheboro delegates Mrs. McLaurin Crawford and Mrs. Reginald Turner attended the Aldersgate celebration in High Point on Friday. Randolph County War Mothers planned a May 7 car nation sale before Mothers Day and decided to send Easter cards to Asheboro shut-ins. Mrs. C. G. Smith spoke of her Palestine trip at a Philathea class gathering.

Asheboro Mar McLaurin Crawford Reginald Turner Aldersgate High Point Randolph County J. W. Burkhead Fayetteville Street

Beauty shop move prompts New York trip

Miss Polly Robertson of Pollyanna Beauty left Saturday for a week long stay in New York to attend a beauty convention in Pennsylvania from March 21 to 24. Miss Mary Thorpe of Statesville will run the shop during Robertson’s absence. J C Candle and son E of Greensboro visited in Randleman. Mrs J J Lambe continues to recover after two weeks ill health.

Polly Robertson New York Miss Robertson Pennsylvania Mary Thorpe Statesville Miss Robe J. C. Candle and Son Greensboro Randleman J. J. Lambe

Party contest winners at St Patrick's Day event

A narrative of a class gathering notes souvenirs and toric spots, then lists the winners of a "Party" contest. Mrs Leon Terson led the winning entry with hostesses and helpers including Mrs W BE Yow Mrs S T Mrs Jack Garner and Mrs Feemster serving ice cream cake in green and white.

Leon Terson W. BE. Yow 8. T Jack Garner Feemster St. Patrick's Day

Knitting and Embroidery Touted as Cure for Naughty Boys

An American authority endorses knitting crochet work and embroidery as beneficial remedies for misbehaving youths. The claim frames these crafts as constructive activity to reform conduct and discipline.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cloverdale Parents and Teachers Meeting Anne Russell Arcade Building Les Annales Thomasville Club Mbilay Woman's Christian Temperance Union J. E. Kirkman East Washington Street Raymond Binford Guilford College Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution D. L. Bouldin W. T. Powell P. W. Flagge Stirewalt Sophie Tilden Elm Street American Legion Auxiliary Roy Spearman Brentley Circle W. F. Armfield Samuel Goldwyn Hollywood Norway Sand Gurie Thomas W. Stuart Sigrid Oslo Cucamonga Calif Goldwyn Helstein Miller Money Roby Freedie H. C. Leonard Myrtle Grace Parker of Women’s Clubs Dozier Circle West College Drive Pinehurst Frank Hicks Chapel Hill Ace of Clubs Embree H. Blackard Bobby Mildred Elmore Hubert Steele James Wright Donald Charlie Dorsett Wright W. E. Farlow Route One C. H. Walton Winnie Walton Phil Upton Belle Woolen F. C John Ferguson W. Sumner J. B. Davis M L. Stokes The Missionary Society Centennary Church Gboro James Pickard University of North Ca Jane Ridenhour Mount Gilead Elizabeth Mathews Iq Charlie Hope Jas. O. Pickard C. G. Smith Palestine Philathea J. H. Reynolds Main Street I Militit
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