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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1932
Page
7
The feature presents four coat leads for spring wear. A collarless lined coat in apple green diaphanous cloth with fox fur trim, a beige Kashmire unlined dress coat with a scarf collar, a belted beige cape coat with bias folds, and a gray Juno crepe cape coat with platinum fox fur and matching hat.
The local A A W branch schedules its monthly meeting for Thursday evening March 24 with hosts Mrs E M Shipman Miss Anne Albright and Miss Meek Beard. Nancy Kirkman Poston leads the program and ticket sales for the Paramount showing of The Man Who Played God on March 28 and 29. Wilfred Armentrout accompanies his mother Mrs A S Armentrout in Washington DC over the weekend. Mrs D M Kennedy remains confined after injuries and is improving. Ernost Kennedy and family visit Burlington parents for a few days.
The article profiles Maria di Medici, not the French queen, as Bronzino’s child portrait reveals aristocratic Florence life. It notes her birth to Duke Cosimo I and Eleanora of Toledo, a betrothal to Ferrara's line, and rumors of poisoning amid Medici power. It ends with a teaser about next week's birth announcement from Hethcock on March 19, 1932.
Mrs. Paul Hassler hosted Ace of Clubs at Kinneywood on Friday March 18 with luncheon then two bridge tables. High score prize went to Mrs. J F Garner and second to Mrs. Walter Newby. Mrs. Hassier presented a plaque to Mrs. Walter Rapp. Guests included Nat Walker W E Tomlinson Alvah Boyles Charles F Phillips Vernon Snider Walter Rapp Walter Newby and Mrs J F Garner gan.
The Brierfield chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Hobart Alfred’s home in High Point with hostesses Mrs. C. L. Harris and Mrs. F. E. Sigman. The program included songs, devotional by Miss Lillian Yow, a discussion on Uncle Tom Farrabee by Mrs. E. J. Poe, and vocal duets by Mrs. Allred and Mrs. John Whitesell. Miss Minerva Heilig read a Turner tribute to a loyal Confederate slave. a delicious salad course followed the gathering.
Mr and Mrs EB C Jernigan and their daughters Suzanne and Peggy Marie of Nashville NC arrived Thursday to spend the weekend with Mrs Frank D Jones mother of Mrs Jernigan.
The passage notes Bronzino’s stately style and his ability to evoke a smile through a lively likeness of Maria's younger brother Garzia. It highlights the artist's skill in capturing character with grace and wit.
The article lists a series of people spending weekends in Washington and nearby, with Earl Phillips and Charles Lincoln planning a Marian trip, Ralston Goff visiting Edgedale Drive hosts, Gladys Goodnight in Kanapolis, Aline Wrenn in Greensboro, Beatrice Stewart in Greensboro, Josephine Walker visiting Irene McAnally, Frank Hollowell returning to Elizabeth City, Sam Weaver and son visiting Paul Casey on Woodbrook Court, Joe Pell visiting his mother-in-law in Rocky Mount, Oscar Mason and daughter Effie Senn visiting on Friday.
Mrs. A R Swaim and Mrs Clarence Tomlinson spent Wednesday in Winston Salem for unspecified reasons, according to the readable text. The fragment notes their presence in the city with no further detail.
Mrs. E. H. Mahone entertained the Contract club at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Two tables of contract were played with Miss Alliene Hoover top scorer receiving linen pillow cases. Visitors prize went to Mrs. Meade Hite and Mrs. E. L. Webb earned consolation. Refreshments followed as members and guests socialized.
Mrs J D Ross entertained the Randolph Book club on Worth Street with regular members and visitors. The program featured Detroit and the Automobile industry with a guest speaker. Mrs Loflin shared notes from a recent city visit, followed by a short story by Mrs Morris and current events. Tea and light refreshments were served.
The regular meeting at Mrs. John Caveness on Sunset Avenue featured Cleve Thayer discussing the Manchurian situation with a detailed, condensed review. Harriette Hammer Walker then reported on current events centered around the prohibition vote as hosts served refreshments to members and guests. Spring flowers brightened the rooms, making the gathering especially charming.
A playful moment at a Passing Show features the bridegroom dilemma with two men present. The anxious man is identified as the groom, while the smiling man is noted as the bride's father.
A burglar demands money from a wealthy woman who resists and dismisses him, remarking that he is like other men. The heiress calmly tells him to leave, ending the encounter with dignity.
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