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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1938

Page

6

Mrs Mabel Davis Weds Gavin Dortch in Elkin Ceremony

Mrs Mabel Doughton Davis of this city married Gavin Dortch of Elkin N C yesterday at 4 36 pm in Elkin. The service was at the home of her sister Mrs R B Harrell with immediate family present. The bride, daughter of Dr and Mrs J L Doughton of Sparta, will reside in Elkin with her husband after a wedding trip.

Mabel Davis Gavin Dortch Elkin Mabel Doughton Davis N. C Davis R. B. Harrell J. L. Doughton Sparta Mr. Dortch Raleigh Chatham Mills

Education Subject Of Program For Luncheon Meeting Of Book Club

The Wednesday Book club met at Mrs. Kenneth Redman’s Woodland drive home. Mrs. S. C. Clark led an Education program with comparisons of 1875 methods and European systems, followed by a round table discussion. Members present included Mrs. Collier Ellis, Mrs. W. J. Fraley, Mrs. A. E. Taplin, Mrs. T. B. Earle, Mrs. C. Clark, Mrs. R. S. Lafferty, Mrs. Fred Thomas, Mrs. Hazel Hardin, Mrs. C. C. Garrett, and Mrs. F. F. Dickson.

Kenneth Redman Woodland Drive Fred Thomas S. C. Clark Redman Mesdames Collier Ellis W. J. Fraley A. E. Taplin T. B. Earle C. Clark Lafferty Hazel Hardin C. C. Garrett F. F. Dickson

Church Social Lottie Moon Group Meets at Home

The Lottie Moon circle of West End Baptist Church met at Mrs. C. M. Scott's Ferndaale drive home Monday evening with Mrs. Reuben Preslar presiding. Mrs. Carl Harvey led the devotional, then regular business. Refreshments were served to 183 members and guests including Mesdames W. A. Hedrick and C. H. Clodfelter among others. The T. E. L. class will meet at 7:30 this evening with hostesses Mesdames Hedrick, Harvey and Johnson.

Lottie Moon West End F. A. Moser Colen Crawford Lyman Hedrick Mies Clara Marie Clodfelter

Jr Service League Bridge Luncheon Honors Provisional Members

The Junior Service League hosts a bridge luncheon at Emerywood Country Club tomorrow at 10 30 a.m. to honor ten new provisional members admitted at the May meeting. Mrs. Herman Smith oversees arrangements for the social event listing members Harry Alexander James Armstrong Gilbert Clinard W B Hall Louis Voorhees Howard Marsh Frank Wall Caroline Dalton Alma Virginia McCain Pattie Thomas.

Emerywood Country Club Herman Smith Mesdames Harry Alexander James Armstrong Gilbert Clinard W. B. Hall Louis Voorhees Howard Marsh Frank Wall Caroline Dalton Alma Virginia McCain Pattie Thomas

Downeys Visit in Haddonfield and Local Health News

Dr. Thomas B. Downey of Haddonfield visits his parents at 203 Howell street where he serves as director of research for the Charles B. Knox Gelatin Co. Mrs. Adams in New York at the St Regis will meet the Ayers on their return from abroad. Dr. Dewey Coggins, after a major operation, returns home at 407 Jones Street. Mrs. Wireless moves home to Centennial avenue after hospital care. Lizzie Gooch returns from New York with merchandise for Lizzie Gooch Inc. Miss I P Walker recovered from a major operation at Guilford General Hospital and is improving though visitors are not yet admitted.

Thomas B. Downey Haddonfield, N. J Dr. Downey Howell Street Charles B. Knox Gelatin Company J. E. Adams New York City St. Regis Hotel Nathan Ayers Europa W. L. Wireless Guilford General Hospital Centennial Avenue I. P. Walker

Graduate Nurses Meet At YWCA In High Point

The High Point Graduate Nurses club held its May meeting at the YWCA with 15 members present. Vice-chairman Miss Ruby Hicks led the session. Miss Hazel Johnson reported on the biennial Graduate Nurses convention in Kansas City from April 25 to 30. Refreshments followed and a social hour concluded the event.

High Point Graduate Nurses’ Club Ruby Hicks Hazel Johnson Kansas City

Mary Baldwin hosts Staunton high seniors house party

In Staunton Virginia the annual high school seniors house party was held at Mary Baldwin college. Girls from High Point attended as guests of Miss Mary A Clinard. Highlights included a horse show on Saturday May 7 at 2 30 pm and a senior speech recital that evening at eight.

Staunton Mary Baldwin College High Point Mary Frances Hallenback Forest Hill Drive Mary A. Clinard

American Legion Auxiliary plans benefit bridge party

The American Legion Auxiliary under Mrs. I T Mann announces a 3:30 PM Tuesday bridge party at the Sheraton to raise funds for rehabilitation child welfare and community service work. Mrs D D Arden chairs arrangements with ticket chairman Mrs J Welch and committee members Mrs George Connor and Mrs Coke Cecil. Prizes will be awarded and the public is invited to attend. Reservations available through the listed hostesses.

The American Legion Auxiliary I. T. Mann Sheraton Hotel D. D. Arden George Connor Coke Cecil

Local Women Return From Wilmington Meeting

Mrs. A. 8. Caldwell Mrs. Thom as Turner and Mrs. H. Albion Millis returned last evening from a brief stay in Wilmington North Carolina where they attended the state meeting of the North Carolina Society of Colonial Dames.

A. 8. Caldwell Thomas Turner H. Albion Millis Wilmington N. C North Carolina Society of Colonial Dames

Jewish Women Study Puccini Opera at Local Meeting

Mrs. Louis Tanner hosted the High Point Council of Jewish Women study group on Rotary Drive. The evening featured a skit review by Sam Tobias and Ben Herman, a musical presentation of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, and Edith Moore Sherrod singing arias. Thirty five members attended the session and refreshments followed.

Louis Tanner High Point Council of Jewish Women Rotary Drive Sam Tobias Ben Herman Puccini Sam Hyman David Belasco Hyman Harry Kaplan

Social Calendar Highlights Friday Meetings

The Sorosis club gathers at Mrs. J. D. Manns on South Main at 3 p.m. The Canterbury club meets at Mrs. Hoke Bullards 1104 Forest Hill Drive at 3 30 p.m. The Emerywood country club bridge party opens at 8 p.m. at the clubhouse hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Whitescarver and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McCall.

Sorosis Club J. D. Mann South Main Street Canterbury Club

Miss Pegram to represent Greensboro College faculty

Miss Annie M. Pegram a mathematics professor at Greensboro College was named to represent the faculty at the college centennial celebration and will deliver greetings at the Greensboro College luncheon at Sedgefield Inn on May 21. She earned A B and M A degrees from Duke and is a granddaughter of Trinity founder Braxton Craven and daughter of long time Trinity chemistry professor William Howell Pegram. She is a cousin of Bruce and George Craven of Trinity and was elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She is affiliated with Phi Beta Kappa the American Mathematical Society and several other scholarly organizations.

Annie M. Pegram Greensboro College Sedgefield Inn Pegram Duke University Braxton Craven Trinity College William Howell Pegram Trinity Emma Craven Bruce George RB. Craven American Association For the Advancement of Science Miss Pegram Phi Beta Kappa American Mathematical Society The Mathematical Association of America National Council of Teachers of Mathematics North Carolina Academy of Science National Geographical Society American Association of University Women

Vetterlein DeLone Wedding Plans Draw Ardmore Guests

Mrs. Willis Slane travels to Ardmore to attend the Betty Vetterlein and Louis DeLone nuptials set for tomorrow at 4 30 PM at St Colman's Catholic church Ardmore Pa A reception will follow at Green Hill Farms hotel J Welch Harriss attends as guest then travels to New York on business before returning to High Point

Willis Slane Ardmore Betty Vetterlein Louis DeLone Philadelphia J. Welch Harriss St. Coleman’s Catholic Church Green Hill Farms Miss Vetterlein High Point DeLone Harriss Hal Reynolds Frances Lambeth New York

Mothersingers Plan Greensboro Luncheon at O'Henry Hotel

Greensboro Mothersingers announce a luncheon at the O Henry hotel on Tuesday May 24. High Point members are urged to contact Mrs Floyd Wilson before week’s end to join the trip to Greensboro.

High Point Mothersingers Greensboro

Auxiliary To Meet On Saturday At Club House

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Post Office Clerks will hold their regular monthly meeting at the clubhouse on Highway 10A Saturday evening at 7 20. Mrs Gorrell Payne and Mrs Leon Thompson will be hostesses for the gathering.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of Post Office Clerks Highway 10 Gorrell Payne Leon Thompson

Hoke Bullard Elected President Of Mid-Week Garden Club

Mrs Hoke Bullard was elected president of the Mid-Week Garden Club at a regular meeting held at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Harriss Covington on Rockford road. The slate included Mrs R T Amos as vice president and Mrs Seborn Perry as recording secretary with Mrs J E Millis as corresponding secretary and Mrs W T Powell as treasurer. The nominating committee chair Mrs Frank Hunsucker presented the slate which the club unanimously accepted. Discussions covered reports and plans for the Asheville state garden club meeting and the municipal rose garden work. A June picnic plan was left to a committee including Mesdames Albion Millis J E Millis and W C Jackson.

State Garden Club Asheville Municipal Rose Garden Mesdames H Albion Millis J. E. Millis W. C. Jackson

Marmola Treatment for Fat Reduction Ad

An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as an easy way to lose fat without starvation or hard exercise. It claims the product aids those with glandular deficiency and hypothyroidism, notes 30 years on the market and 20 million boxes sold, and urges consulting a physician for diagnosis and dosage.

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D' Scholls Jr. Service League Lizzie Gooch Hollywood Moffitt's North Main Street High Point Girls Mary Baldwin Centennial Vetterlein-DeLone Mothersingers Bullard Nat Walker Kinney S. Main Batiste Noys
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