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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1941
Page
6
The YWCA board meeting, originally set for this Thursday, will be held on May 15 due to the annual Invitation for Membership by the Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A. Members are asked to note the date change and attend as planned.
Miss Peggy Bass and Miss Julia Setliff hosted a lingerie shower at 201 Lindsay Street for Mrs Esker E Amos Jr nee Donna Faye Watson. Attendees included the brides sister Betty Ann Watson and many friends and relatives, with refreshments of a sandwich plate and tea served later.
Wives of North Carolina Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association officials attended a bridge luncheon at Emerywood Country Club today. About seventy five guests socialized among spring floral decor then played bridge, with a three course luncheon served after prizes were awarded. Mrs. David T. Yow chaired arrangements for the event.
Mesdames Davis and Hubbard entertained at the Rowella Apartments to bid Mrs Mary P Lipscomb farewell before her move to Burlington. Guests included Mr Lipscomb connected with Sears Roebuck and Co. and friends who played bridge, served iced drinks, and presented a handkerchief shower plus a summer pocketbook. Jewelry prizes went to Mrs Dewey Garrett and Mrs R E Hayes Jr.
The Business and Professional Club of the W. C. A. held its annual Employer-Employee banquet at the Adams Memorial Building with many in attendance. Miss Unity Nash welcomed guests and introduced employers. Dr. N. M. Harrison led a college quartet. Notable guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Idol and several other couples.
The old English Motor Company on Commerce Street hosts the annual spring flower show transformed by local garden clubs. Exhibits ready by 11 a.m. and open to the public 2 to 10 p.m. tomorrow, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday.
Child illness advice warns mothers to monitor bowel issues and diet as improper feeding causes diarrhea. Teethina claims to ease diarrhea and constipation in infants by gentle bowel movement without irritation. Sold by druggists for 39 cents per pack of 12 chewable doses, with directions on each package.
Mrs Stanley B Hubbard will entertain at her home on Fast Green Street as a courtesy to Mrs Fred Wiles the former Miss Frances Lewis of this city Guests sufficient for three tables of bridge have been invited to begin at eight o clock
Miss Alice Chandler, senior and daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Chandler of 803 Arbordale Drive, was chosen by Paramount Pictures for Miss High Point College 1941 in The Zenith yearbook. The pageant also highlights freshman Bonnie Lewis, sophomore Jule Warren, junior Harriet Berry, and Helena Crowder, with Crowder noted for May Day reverie.
Mrs Caldwell hosts a bi weekly W O T Club meeting at Park Way with Miss Elizabeth Munroe presenting on Japan life and the international situation. Guests include Miss Munroe and Miss Caldwell along with Mesdames Myers Lambeth Williamson Mirkman Whitescarver Clark Long and club members Paylor Tomlinson Parker Cox Jones Idol Alexander.
Social Arts Club meets at 3 p m with Mrs L R Zimmerman at 615 West Farriss Avenue. At 8 p m Mrs Thomas Bodlin hosts bridge for Miss Mary Tice of Greensboro and Ernest Ford in a ceremony planned Saturday. Friday includes Philomathean Club gathering 3:30 p m at Mrs R F Johnsons 904 Carrick Avenue and a 9 p m cake cutting for the Tice Ford wedding rehearsal at 41 Hillcrest Drive.
Voorhees Modern Kindergarten School stages a Ringling Brothers style circus on Thursday at 5 pm on the school grounds. Children portray animals in costumes, with a fire skit, a parade at 10:30 am, and acts by clowns acrobats trained ponies and Sim-Sal-Bim. Proceeds support the school. Sophia Church chicken supper Saturday 6 to 8 pm raises church funds.
Wo man s Society of Christian Service circles No 1 and No 2 of Archdale Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM at the church. All members are urged to attend.
The Sea well family reunion will be Sunday May 18 at Friendship Baptist Church north of Carthage with relatives from Oklahoma Texas and many North Carolina towns. President Judge H F Seawell and secretary Mrs C H Caddell lead planning. Speakers include Tom Seawell Atlanta Ga Judge H F Seawell Carthage and Chief Justice A A F Seawell Raleigh. A basket lunch will be served at noon.
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