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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1938

Page

6

Miss Mamie Harris Hosts Thursday Bridge Club

Miss Mamie Harris entertained the Thursday Bridge Club and guests at her Randolph street home in Thomasville with a 1 pm luncheon and three-table bridge. Prizes went to Mrs. Walter Rapp and Mrs. Carson Cox for high and second scores, and to Mrs. Harry Lee Lambeth among visitors.

Thomasville Mamie Harris Randolph Street Thursday Walter Rapp Carson Cox Harry Lee Lambeth Rapp J. Glenn Pennington Lillian Lambert Tulsa Okla Harris Mesdames W. B. Tomlinson Charles F. Phillips Robert Rapp G. W. Lyles John R. Myers J. W. Hawthorne John ©. Pennington James E. Lambeth

Achievement Night With Cub Pack At Presbyterian Church

Cub Pack number one held an achievement night at the Presbyterian church with 250 cubs and parents. Den mothers and chiefs led songs and yells. Awards covered Wolf and Bear badges and gold and silver arrows for many dens. Summer camp at Camp Uwharrie starts July 11 for one week. The Cub Circus is planned for Ray Street school.

Presbyterian Church Billy Buie den No James Hoagg John Lindley den No. 3 Camp Uwharrie Ernest Welch David Tilson Hoy Lee Fesperman Joe Price Jimmie Preston Henry Dowdy M. C. Kellam Den Paul Davis Reitzel Wagner Robert Williard Stanwood Kennett Tommie Kellam Fred Flagler Walter Hester Billy Lloyd Chas. Payne Billy Brewer Chas. Shields Carl Short Chas. Ward Gene Moss Chas. Fears A. W. Kiemme Fred Swartzburg al Klenme Tommie Kearns Bobby Alfred Bobby Koontz W. W. Lewis Wilbur Alexander James Lewis Raymond Watson W.S. Stone Bobby Steed Matt Wall Ted Hodge Alex Marsh Kenneth Dillon Holden Clark Donald MclIntosh A. M. Rankin Jackie Slane Peter Armstrong Chas Casey Blanchard Bonner Lee Everhart Francis von Drehl Sandy Rankin Leonard Kaplin Bobby Lindsay Buddy Deal Graham Smith James Johnson Ray Street

Break and Enter Attempt Reported at Cecil's Drug Store

Police investigate an attempt to break into Cecil's drug store on South Main Street. The manager says there were attempts to enter through the front door last night.

Cecil South Main Street

Crissman Chosen as High Point Party Chairman

The High Point Democratic executive committee elected E. Crissman, attorney, unanimously for a two year term at a pre convention meeting. Mrs. Jacklyn Gomo was secretary, replacing Holt McPherson. The committee, 60 members strong, will choose delegates at the Raleigh state convention. Next Saturday the county council will meet at the Greer county courthouse.

High Point E. Crissman Criss Ford County Jacklyn Gomo Mittee

Live Y'ers Banquet Honors Mothers At YWCA

The Live Y'ers club of the YWCA hosted its annual Mother Daughter banquet at the local hut with about 35 attendees. A shoe centerpiece symbolized the nursery rhyme The Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe, and a musical program featured Elizabeth Ellis Hazel Wright and Florence Osman.

Y’ers YWCA Live Y’ers Club Sweden Lucille Crawford Ellen Jensen Gene Horney Mother Mahree Elizabeth Ellis Hazel Wright Florence Osman Miss Ansley Doris Caldwell Sarah Frances Hart Social Service Committee Maude Burrows John D. Biggs

Miss Virginia Seward Bride-Elect Honored At Bridge Shower

Miss Virginia Seward bride elect of Andrew Hill Smith was honored at a bridge and Bingo shower at the Gibson clubrooms hosted by Mrs. Charles Alson Kearns and Mrs. Paul Davis Haynes. Guests included Mrs. Claude A. Smith Jr. and Frances Oliver before her marriage. Top scores won silk hose and lingerie while the honoree received a bedspread and Mayonnaise bowl and server amid a shower of gifts.

Virginia Seward Andrew Hill Smith Charles Alson Kearns Paul Davis Haynes Gibson Claude A. Smith, Jr Frances Oliver Winfred Hinkle Chester Arnold Davis Smith Mrs. Smith Miss Seward Mary Ruth Seward Malloye Sue Stanfield Helen Smith Lucille Hayworth Kate Lomax Leslie Johnson Lucille Brown Mesdames James Brooks Tyree Nabor

Girl Reserves Elect Officers For Spring Carnival Plans

The senior and sophomore Girl Reserve groups at the local Y W C A elected officers. Frances Langley was named president and Ann Bulla vice president, Ruth Ellington secretary, and Annie Louise Brown treasurer. The Spring Carnival will be held tomorrow with two performances at four and 7 30 featuring games, booths, and a one act play from William Penn and Kiwanis high school groups.

Frances Langley Ann Bulla Ruth Ellington Annie Louise Brown Aramount Kiam Penn High School William Penn High School

Musical Art Club Meeting On Monday

The Musical Art club plans its May meeting at Emery wood Country club on Monday at eight. No program announced but chorus singing is expected. The Bachelor Girls club holds weekly meetings at the Gibson clubroom tonight at 7 45 with Misses Alene Lambe and Betty Richardson as hostesses.

Musical Art Club The Emerywood Country Club Bachelor Girls’ Club Gibson Alene Lambe Betty Richardson

Peggy's Palmolive Beauty Secret Ad

A vintage Palmolive soap pitch promotes a beauty routine for Peggy. It touts olive oil in the soap, claiming gentle lather leaves skin soft and radiant. The ad emphasizes dry lifeless skin and promotes daily washing morning and night to achieve allure.

Peggy

Emerywood country club bridge party set for Friday evening

The Emerywood country club hosts Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Whitescarver and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McCall for an 8 p m bridge party at the clubhouse on Friday night.

Emerywood Country Club F. E. Whitescarver J. H. McCall

Woodmen Circle District Meet Set for Asheboro Saturday

Asheboro hosts a Woodmen Circle district convention on May 14 with national and state officers from Raleigh Winston Salem Burlington and others. Activities include flag presentation opening ceremonies committee appointments ritual work proficiency awards speeches banquet tap dancing and dancing with Bernard Fowler's Orchestra.

Woodmen Circle Asheboro Effie Rogers National Legislative Committee Raleigh Elma Brewer Winston Salem Zettie Overby Burlington Y. M. C. A. Band Groves Winston - Salem Courtney Greensboro Draper High Point Mount Airy Pleasant Garden Durham Pittsboro Thomasville Wood Men Circle R. L. Pope D. E. Henderson Charlotte D. EF. McCrary Bernard Fowler Orchestra of

Love couple travels to Washington for business banquet

Mr. and Mrs. James B. Love lace depart for Washington D C to attend an American Business club banquet where Mr. Love lace, district governor, will play a key role. They plan to return Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Benton leaves for Parkersburg to stay with relatives and attend Junior Senior dances at the university in Chapel Hill en route. Mrs. J M Simmerson hosts grandchildren Alawayne and Charles Simmerson at 214 Maple Street as the parents Mr and Mrs J M Simmerson Jr arrive for the weekend and return Sunday.

James B. Lovelace Washington, D. C American Business Club Elizabeth Benton Parkersburg Wilmington Miss Benton Chapel Hill J. M. Simmerson Maple Street Alawayne Charles Simmerson Franklinton J. M. Simmerson, Jr

Community Prayer Service Tonight at Mrs Dixon’s Home

The Community Prayer Service meets at 7 30 this evening at Mrs FP R Dixon’s home 1006 Lindsay Street. It is the Farriss Andrews class’s weekly gathering and all members are urged to attend.

FP. R. Dixon Lindsay Street Farriss-Andrews First Baptist Church

Birth of Robert Lee Myrra Jr in May

Mr and Mrs Robert Myers of 210 East Russell announce the birth of a son, Robert Lee Jr, on Sunday May 8.

Robert Lee Myrra, IR Robert Myers East Russell Street Robert Lee, Jr

Friday the Thirteenth Card Party at Oakville Union Church

Mothers of the Union Congregational church in Oakville plan a Friday card party with 13 tables and 13 prizes to celebrate the superstition date. Funds support church activities. Local residents attend for games and prizes.

Oakville Conn Mothers of the Union Congregational Church

Social Arts Club Meeting at Mrs Harville's Home

Mrs E C Harville entertained the Social Arts club at 636 Colonial Drive yesterday at three o'clock. Members enjoyed sewing and chat in rooms arranged with early summer flowers and a log fire. Refreshments of sandwiches cake and tea were served to Mesdames T R Zimmerman J N McCrary EB Jones N P Holmes Clyde Baxter Leland B Nelson and visitor Mrs Ray Storm of Greensboro guest of the hostess.

Social Arts E. C. Harville Colonial Drive Mesdames T. R. Zimmerman J. N. McCrary Z. Jones N. P. Holmes Clyde Baxter Leland B. Nelson Ray Storm Greensboro

Burbank Garden Club Hosts Pearl Idol on Perfume Topic

The Burbank Garden Club held a meeting at Miss Pearl Idol's North Main Street home. Mrs. Edith Moore Sherrod presented a program titled The Romance of Perfume, tracing perfume history and displaying old-fashioned shrubs used in its manufacture. President Mrs. A. W. Klemme led a brief business session with members including Mesdames Cauble, Fes perman, Goldston, Hartley, Haworth, Hiatt, Idol, Sechrest, Davia and Miss Munyan.

John R. Myers Molly Snell Mt. Airy Harston Williamson Paul Snell Wilmington Mare Snell Williamson F. 8. Lambeth Wesley Philathea Main Street M. BE Randolph Street J. Poe Sallie Clodfelter Joan Hagsle J. N. Hauss Abbott's Creek M. FE Abbott's Creek Church Alta Green F. &. Spurgeon Minnie Hayworth Japan Burbank A. W. Klemme Mesdames David Cauble H. L. Fesperman Grady Goldston Edgar Hartley Homer Haworth Wade Hiatt W. W. Idol R. H. Sechrest Hal A. Davia Mary Munyan

Mrs. King Takes Job With State Commission

Mrs. Agnes King resigns after two years as High Point WPA clerical supervisor to become a stenographer for the North Carolina Employment Compensation Commission. She will work from the High Point office.

Agnes King High Point WPA North Carolina King Commission

Lincoln Police Motorcycle Receives Loudspeaker Upgrade

In Lincoln Nebraska a police department motorcycle is fitted with a loudspeaker system to direct traffic from the rider seat. The modification aims to improve traffic control and officer visibility during duty.

Lincoln Nebr Police Department

Bishop Purcell Chooses Charlotte for Episcopal HQ

Bishop Clare Purcell elected in the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Birmingham Alabama selects Charlotte as his episcopal headquarters for the North and South Carolina conferences He will meet May 23 in Charlotte with Western North Carolina presiding elders to appoint a Greensboro district presiding elder Dr W W Peele recently elevated to bishopric will likely base in Richmond Virginia Purcell to deliver Greensboro College commencement baccalaureate sermon at West Market Methodist Church at 11 a m on Sunday May 22.

Clare Purcell Methodist Episcopal Church, South Birmingham Ala Charlotte North South Carolina W. W. Peele Greensboro Peele Baltimore Virginia Richmond Purcell Greensboro College West Market Methodist Church

Ridge Reiterates New Deal Support in Local Radio Address

Greensboro Mayor Edney Ridge, candidate in the sixth district Democratic primary, declared full backing for Roosevelt and the New Deal in a radio address last night. He predicted he would be the only among eight candidates to pledge unequivocal support of the President, and attacked his opponents in remarks introduced by his wife.

Edney Ridge Greensboro Congress Roosevelt

Ridge claims unwavering Party loyalty in High Point bid

Major Ridge seeks High Point Democratic support in the upcoming primary stating he has always been 100 percent loyal to the Democratic party. He frames President Roosevelt as the savior of the country while warning against forces of reaction seeking to undermine the president.

Roosevelt High Point Major Ridge Democratic Party

Services Held For B. F. Barefoot

Funeral services for B. F. Barefoot 79 of 1621 Spring Garden Greensboro were conducted at 3 PM at Stansbury and Rackley Funeral Home Greensboro. Survived by widow Anna two sons J C Barefoot and Raymond V Barefoot two daughters G A Vaught and W M Morgan and eleven grandchildren. Burial Forest Lawn cemetery. Ministers J L Shuler R L Winder and J T Barham officiated.

B. F. Barefoot Spring Garden Street Greensboro Stansbury and Rackley Mr. Barefoot North Carolina Seventh Day Adventist Church Anna Barefoot J. C. Barefoot Raymond V. Barefoot Gibsonville G. A. Vaught Belmont Place Miss W. M. Morgan High Point J. L. Shuler R. L. Winder J. T. Barham Forest Lawn Cemetery

TATALNKA Relieves Kidney Ailment Says High Point Man

W T Steele of High Point North Carolina reports kidney ailments impaired his sleep energy and headaches but after about two weeks on TATANKA he regained rest and strength. He praises Ring Drug Co as the local seller and notes a specialist can explain the remedy. He urges others with similar troubles to try the medicine.

W. T. Steele High Point N. C Tatanka Ring Drug Co TATA

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Varick Thomas Richmond, Va David Thomas Augusta Rom Thomas Tennille G. M. Hoover East Main Street Thomas Sarah Belle Heilig Hickory Winston-Salem Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church BE. L. Howard R. G. Jennings C. L. Berrier J. L. Perryman W. P. Westmoreland Mesdames Wakefield Rowe L. G. Farmer Raymond Boaz L. H. Holland Crissman Opt Burbank Club Yee Ogra Bishop Purcell Ridge Andersons West End Drug Store English Street Nyal Agency Lizzie Arcade Robby Cket
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