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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1936

Page

6

Miss Zetha Boswell Hosts Mrs John Reavis at Bridge

Miss Zetha Boswell entertained at a bridge party honoring Mrs John Reavis formerly Miss Addie Lomas of Ohio City. The event at the First Baptist church featured spring flower decor and several games with prizes including a crystal bow l and a silver in the bride’s trousseau.

Zetha Boswell John Reavis Bridge Zetha Oswell Addie Lomas Ohio City First Baptist Church Bermerd Witcom Bell High

Local Garden Club Protest Against Careless Pruning

The Fish Point Garden Club met Tuesday at Jamestown with 22 members. An indignation session protested city pruning that damages shrubs blooming soon, and Mrs Shelott was named to join the Garden Council committee. Mrs Bartlett reported on a Burlington state meeting, and plans for next year were outlined. a paper on Wild Flowers by Mrs Barnett closed the program. The club will hold a final meeting June 25 at Mrs Tomlinson’s home as a garden party.

Mra W. G. Regedale Fish Point Jamestown Mel. Carter Oakton Shelott Garden Council F. J. Bartlett State Garden Burlington R. K. Stewart F. J. Barnett HH. Tomlinson

Altrusa Club Reports Monthly Meeting and Elections

The Altrusa club met last evening at the Sherman Hotel after dinner. President Miss Havre Johnmom presided and welcomed new member Miss Ei Mac Hiell. Nineteen members attended as a slate of officers was presented for vote at the first June meeting. A $55 donation was planned for the local check boy patrol’s trip to Washington, D C.

Alturusa Club Sheratom Havre Johnmom Demwer Mise Ei Mac Hiell Thnteen Leiitim Mesmey Clara Craven Madeline Hoover Louise Wrenn Gilbert Muse Jume Check Boy Patrol Washimotom Dbd. C Seceool Mre Nancy K. Poston Alice Dickersom William Penn High School

Social Calendar of Emerywood Clubs and Meetings

A list of social events with times and hosts across Emerywood clubs including the Women's Golf Association at the club course, the Wednesday Book club luncheon at Mrs Clark's Parkway home, the High Point Graduate Nurses at Guilford General, and a spring tea at Blair Farm. Additional activities include Entre Nous, Philomathean, YWCA board, Priscite club, Junior Service League garden tea, and a Emerywood Country Club tea honoring Miss Haworth.

Women's Golf Association of Emerywood Club Woman's Club Blair Farm R. A. Sheroff J. F. Hayden East Washington Street J. B. Kirkman Philomathean Club The

Emma Blair P T A Holds Final Meeting Of Year

The Emma Blair school Parent-Teacher Association closed the year with a devotional, routine business, and plans for the operetta Mother Goose inland to be staged Thursday at 7:30 with a small admission. Officers were installed by Mrs. H J Coffield: president R B Culler. VPs Mrs Lloyd Sheetz and W F Thomas. secretary Mrs M K Currie. treasurer Mrs Clyde Rush. assistant treasurer Miss Emma Blair. Reports included comment on the State P T Congress in Charlotte and an attendance banner awarded to Mildred Weesinger’s first grade.

Emma Blair H. J. Coffield R. B. Culler Lloyd Sheetz W. F. Thomas M. K. Currie Clyde Rush W. JF. Frasier Beln Charlotte Mildred Weesinger

Peace Council Degree Club Meets at Scarborough Home

The Peace Council Daughters of America degree club held its monthly meeting last evening at Mrs Bonnie Scarboroughs Montheu avenue home. Eighteen members attended and after the business session refreshments were served. The group announced the next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Pearl Kivett and Mrs Margie Teague at their North Main residence.

Degree Club of Peace Council Daughters of America Bonnie Scarborough Montheu Avenue Pearl Kivett Margie Teague North Main Street

Hunt To Entertain At Barbecue Saturday

The Sedgefield Hunt hosts a barbecue opposite the Sedgefield Stables Saturday afternoon May 16 following the horse show for hunt members and exhibitors. Members may bring guests. plans for the lab s annual banquet at Sedgefield Manor on May 2 were devised to conclude the meeting.

Sedgefield Sedgefield Stables Iunt Lab Sedge ‘Eld Manor

Huckleberry Finn Presented by Jamestown High Friday Night

Jamestown high school pupils stage Huckleberry Finn on Friday evening at 8 o clock. Miss Inez levis directs with Mrs. W A White Jr and Miss Alma Andrews assisting. The cast includes E M Venable J B Webster Marcella Thornton Mary Elisabeth Carmichael Fred Raymond Walter Ray Fowler and several others. Tickets at the door.

Mark Twain Huckleberry Finn Jamestown High School Appe Ureder Inez Lewis America Huck Polly Ruth Fouth Inezlevis W. A. White, Jr Alma Andrews Huckleberry Fimn E. M. Venable Tom Sawyer J. B. Webster

D A R chapter reviews annual congress at meeting

The Alexander Martin chapter D A R met at the homes of Mrs. Elizabeth H Covington and Mrs J W Harriss on Rockford road with several hostesses. The event featured a framed Constitution for the city library, a clothing donation for Crossnore, a musical program and reports on the Washington congress and citizenship topics. Thirty five members attended.

Alexander Martin Elizabeth H. Covington J. W. Harriss Rockford Road L. G. Robichaux W. D. Simmons, Jr H. L. Brockmann H. J. Coffield C. F. Long Mary Simmons C. C. Haworth New Regent Crossnore J. H. Fowler Greensboro

Winners Named For Nat s Music Contest In Ohio

Greensboro May 18 Special winners from North Carolina state high school music contest announced eligibility for the National School Band Solo and Ensemble Contest to be held in Cleveland May 14 to 16. Names include Charlotte and Durham band entries plus individual instrument winners from Lenoir Winston Salem Marion and more. Also birth notice for Rogenia Davis born May 12 at Guilford General Hospital.

Greensboro Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Cleveland Wade RK. Brows Charlotte B& B. Sides Durham Herbert Hazelman Monroe R. W. House Lenoir Carroll Harrison Francis Magill Sam Johnson Walter Carpenter Arry Martin Stanfeord Harris Winston Salem Philip Walker Marion Deim Crawford Chasseuf Tom Hemphill Marc: Hill Mervin Oakes Joe Rogenia Davis Lytle Davis Willowbrook Street Rogenia Guilford General Hospital

Idylwild Dance at Sedgefield Saturday Night

Idylwild club hosts bi weekly Gamce at Sedgefield Menor on Saturday May 16 featuring Bill Davidson and his orchestra from Town Casino Charlotte. Dances are informal stylish attire, membership drive ongoing with each member to recruit one new member. guests require advance cards for ballroom admission.

Sedgefield Menor Bill Davidson Sedgefield Charlotte

Operetta at Emma Blair School Tonight

An operetta titled Mother Goose Stand will be presented Thursday at 7:30 PM at Emma Blair School. A small admission fee is charged. Miss Mildred Wessinger’s first grade will perform with the toy orchestra under director Jean Sheets.

Emma Blair Mildred Wessinger Amchestra Jean Sheets

Crocodile Windpipe Extends to Nostrils Not Mouth

A crocodile’s windpipe reaches only to its nostrils, not into the mouth or beyond. The remark clarifies a common misunderstanding about crocodilian anatomy and breathing behavior.

Emerywood Club Hosts Evening Bridge at Country Club

A Tuesday night bridge party at Emerywood Country Club featured members and guests. Tables lined the ladies lounge with pink carnations and roses. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Laurance Ingram and Dr. and Mrs. G. T. Wood Jr. Prizes went to Mrs. J. H. McCall and George Robb.

Emerywood Country Club Laurance Ingram G. T. Wood, Jr J. H. McCall George Robb Ingram Wood Phil Warner J. W. Thompson Miss Price J. C. Abels

Duck Club Changes Plans For Rainy Night Meet

Rain forced the Duck Club at Judge at Sedgefield to move an outdoor outing indoors last night. Hosts Rip Hethcock and Haywood Lassiter provided bridge and refreshments for members and guests including several young people from Winston Salem Greensboro and Burlington.

Duck Club Sedgefield Rip Hethcock Haywood Lassiter Bridge Winston- Salem Greensboro Burlington

Birthday Party for Richard Clement

Mrs H T Clement hosted a birthday celebration at her home 800 Willowbrook Street for her son Richard who turned six. Fourteen guests attended including two out of town visitors Betsy Iddings and Donald Iddings. The gathering featured lawn games ice cream cake salted nuts and small party favors along with numerous gifts for the birthday boy.

Mre H. T. Clement Willowbrook Street Richard Betsy Donald Iddings

Iris Marie Brown Celebrates Fourth Birthday at Home

On Tuesday evening May 12 Mrs James Brown hosted a party at 601 Granby street for her daughter Iris Marie turning four. Children played games and prizes went to Terry Braswell and Eugene Surratt as Iris received many birthday gifts. 15 guests enjoyed refreshments later.

James Brown Granby Street Iris Marie Terry Braswell Eugene Surratt Iris

Misses Stanfield Host Evening Bridge for Bride Eve

Misses Stanfield entertain at their Campbell Street home with a bridge and monopoly evening honoring bride to be John R. Reavis. Three bridge tables and one monopoly game run among guests, roses in bloom and wedding bell décor. High club prize lingerie goes to Eva Chappelear. Iridescent rose prize to Miss Julia Prize. Thelma Rick wins for table with candy. Mrs Reavis receives a crystal ice bowl tong set.

Thomas L.boswell High Point New York City Mia Tina Boswell Mesdames M. R. Shields C. BE. Peace Rufus Shuesel Mabel Campbell Hubert Ellington Harry Bolick Ven Cannedy Thomas L. Bomwell Eva Griffith Mabel Davis Malloye Stanfeld Kate Lomax Mabel Griffith Katie Sue Stanfield Rose Goldsmith Ue Hensley Camala Lewis Bernard Wilsom Belmont R. W. Hughes Greensboro T.L. Einstein Thomasville Maloye Sue Stanfield Campbell Street John R. Reavis Misses Stanfield High Score Club Eva Chappelear Julia Miss Thelmarick Julia Liles Thelmarick Alene Wrenn Zetha Well Mesdames M. R James Brooka

Local M P Women To Attend General Meeting In Greensbon

Large turnout expected as Methodist Protestant women converge for the General Missionary Convention in Greensboro. Registration 3 to 7 at Grace M P Church. sessions run through Sunday with host churches as Greensboro women host. Opening address by Mrs Hammer and welcome by Mrs Coltrane set the tone for an Open Doors theme.

Methodist Protestant Church Greensboro Grace M. P D. 8. Coltrane Ton M. P W. A. Hornaday W. S&s. Jones D. S&s. Coltrane J. W. Shell R. EB. Morrisett High Point College Margaret Sloan

Fifteen Business Girls Enjoyed An Outing At Cabin

Members of the Business Professional Girls club held an outing at the cabin near Jamestown replacing the weekly Y M C A dinner. Fifteen members met at the Hut at 6 in a body and proceeded to the cabin for door games and contests won by Miss Vola Andre. A steak supper followed with games and the program led by Misses Martha and Carmala Lewis.

Business Professional Girls Club Jamestown Amusen Vola Andre Ing Martha Carmala Lewis

Cores of Archdale announce birth of Lee Roy

Mr and Mrs W D Cor of Archdale announce the birth of a son Lee Roy on May at their home.

W. D. Cor Archdale Lee Roy

French deaths exceed births in France in 1934

Paris reports that deaths in France in 1934 exceeded births by 19 476 while births topped deaths by 42 840 in 1934. No mortality statistics disclosed today in Paris. The report notes a higher birth surplus than death surplus for the year.

Paris France

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Altrusa Club Hutchen Moffitt’s Frida Priectite Club Washington Street Junior Service League Elizabeth Hoe M. W. Nash Miss Unity Nash Lactle Haworth P.T. A Peace Council Degree Club Sheraton Denny Samuel Hyman Jeweler US R. R. Bland Music Co., Incorporated Hood Bank Building Daughters of the Revolution North Carolina Mesdames J. EB. Kirkman J. Welbhorm F. F. Dickson D. BE. Harllee Senator Reynolds Ohio Richard Clement Iris Marie Brown Quality Bakery Sit N Montlieu Avenue Ucy Fsherman Greensbon Cipal F. W. Stevenson Gibbs Pittsburgh G. I. Humphreys Woman's Hall J. W Ison Creast Chrest Son White Patent Florida Rose Marie S. Main St Gilbert Bernard Mgr Shoe Dept
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