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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1937

Page

13

Delightful Dance Honors Five Provisional League Members

Emerywood Country club hosted a Junior Service League dance honoring five new provisional members Mesdames Henry Foscue Albert Hart Jr Jack Holbrook Jesse Washburn and Miss Mary Duncan McAnally. The event featured a New York City exhibition dance by Miss Charlotte Kingston and Robert Gallub and drew over 100 guests.

Emerywood Country Club Junior Service League Henry Foscue Albert Hart, Jr Jack Holbrook Jesse Washburn Mary Duncan McAnally Tom C. T. Ingram, Jr Oe McAnally Jake Froech

Sorosis Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Pickett at Sedgefield Inn

Mrs F M Pickett acted as hostess for a Sorosis club luncheon at the Sedgefield Inn. Seventeen covers were set for members such as C A Barbee H N Phillips J D Mann Levi Hayworth D A Stanton E D Steele B S Cummings J B Kirkman J W Harriss Fred N Tate Oscar Kearns R H Sechrest and guests A E Tate Charlies F Long H D Sears.

Sorosis Club F. M. Pickett Sedgefield Inn Club Mesdames C. A. Barbee Charles Ragan H. N. Phillips J. D. Mann Levi Hayworth D. A. Stanton E. D. Steele B. S. Cummings J. B. Kirkman J. W. Harriss Fred N. Tate Oscar Kearns R. H. Sechrest Mrs. Pickett Mesdames A. E. Tate Charlies F. Long H. D. Sears

Wayside Pilgrimage Postponed by Garden Club

The Wayside Garden club postponed its pilgrimage scheduled for Wednesday May 18. The trip included visits to the Penn gardens at Reidsville and to gardens of Mrs. Wesley Taylor in Greensboro. Members are asked to note the postponement.

Wayside Garden Club Penn Gardens Reidsville Wesley Taylor Greensboro

Mrs Jones to Entertain Philomathean Club Friday

Mrs W C Jones will entertain the Philomathean club Friday afternoon at 8 20 oclock at her West Farrise Avenue home as announced yesterday.

Mrs. Jones Philomathean Club W. C. Jones West Farrise Avenue

St Mary's Alumnae Meet Tuesday In Raleigh

The High Point chapter of the St Marys School Raleigh Alumnae association will gather at Mrs E W Freese Jr home Greenway drive Tuesday afternoon at two o clock All alumnae are invited Election of new officers will be on the agenda Present officers are Mrs Thomas Turner president and Mrs FE W Freeze Jr secretary

High Point St. Mary’s School Raleigh E. W. Freese, Jr Greenway Drive Thomas Turner FE. W. Freeze, Jr

Horace Mann Centennial Observed by Ada Blair P T A

The Ada Blair P T A held its final meeting of the year with a Horace Mann centennial program. Mrs. Hedrick presided. fifth grader Alston Clark's class performed a play and Geneva Hyatt spoke on The Old and the Modern Schools with scenes from both.]]

Ada Blair Alston Clark Geneva Hyatt Jane Lowe Annie Lee Jarrell H. S. Coffield J. B. Coletrane Carl Kearns Firent F. L. Hedrick Elinor Senter Coletrane P.T. A Richmond Lowe

Musical Art Club Plans May Meeting at Emerywood

The Musical Art Club meets Monday at Emerywood Country Club at eight. Mrs H D Sears leads the program featuring Wagner opera Tannhauser with Mrs Louis Voorhees narrating and Mrs J Gurney Briggs singing several selections. All members are urged to attend.

Musical Art Club Emerywood Country Club H. D. Sears

German Club Plans Dance At Emerrywood May 28

The Piedmont German club will host a May 28 dance at Emerywood Country Club. The event features Johnny Hamp and his orchestra with card-only admission for members and out-of-town guests. Sam H. Denny, club president, says the band’s return is warmly welcomed and the affair is expected to be highly successful.

Johnny Hamp Sam H. Denny Emerywood Country Club

Eight Burrus Memorial Nurses To Graduate In May

Burrus Memorial Hospital holds graduation exercises at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Friday evening May 21. Eight student nurses will receive diplomas from Dr H L Brockmann with Charles W Phillips of Woman's College of UNC Greensboro delivering the address. The program starts at 8 30 p m and invited guests are asked to attend. The graduates are Banks Apple Demetrie Ireland Cristine Snow Kate Freeman Helen Clodfelter Vearl Warner Maude King and Josie Ritter.

Burrus Memorial Hospital Emmanuel Lutheran Church H. L. Brockmann Charles W. Phillips Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Greensboro Burrus Memorial Hospital, Inc Lutheran Church High Point N. C Misses Banks Apple Demetrie Ireland Cristine Snow Kate Freeman Helen Clodfelter Vearl Warner Maude King Josie Ritter

Father’s Night at Cecil PTA Meeting Observed

The Cecil school PTA held its final meeting of the year in the auditorium with Fathers Night. Mrs. Charles Williams presided as hymns and devotion opened, with reports from secretary Miss Frances Fitzgerald and treasurer Miss Hedrick. Elected for next year were Williams vice president Cope secretary McCrary treasurer Hedrick.

Lexington Cecil School Charles Williams John Craver Frances Fitzgerald Hedrick Charles Sink Alma Owen

Women discuss forming Lexington Business and Professional Club

On Wednesday evening a group of young business women met at Hege Inn to discuss forming a local Business and Professional Women's club. Leaders from Charlotte High Point and Thomasville spoke on benefits and a second meeting was set for May 21 at Mrs. Clarence Grimes home to complete the organization.

Hege Inn Elizabeth Conrad North Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Charlotte Gerganus Eloise Ward High Point Margaret Thompson Thomasville G. B. Crowell Clarence Grimes Lexington

Lebanon Christian Endeavor Plans Evening Meeting

The Lebanon Christian Endeavor society will meet tonight at 6 45 at the church. The study topic is The Christian at Prayer. Members and visitors are welcome.

Lebanon Christian Endeavor Society Pragar

Local society notes from Thomasville and nearby towns

Weekend visits and travels mark the Thomasville area as residents host relatives from Reidsville Chapel Hill Winston Salem and Hartford. Engagement news includes LaRue Barbee and Woodrow Wilson McKinnon with a June wedding planned. Rev W F Elliott and Mrs Elliott stay with the Peters family, parents of Mrs Peters.

Sadie Barbee Apex, N. C LaRue Woodrow Wilson McKinnon Thomasville

Social Calendar Highlights A Week of Emerywood Activities

A week of club events at Emerywood includes the Musical Art Club meeting at Emerywood Country Club with Tannhauser on the program, alumnae gathering at 1113 Greenway Drive, a ladies bridge party at the club, and an American Legion Auxiliary unit meetup. Wednesday features several study clubs, a garden tea, and a council meeting. The week closes with a Emerywood Country Club dance led by Lew Gogerty and his orchestra starting at 9:30 after a pre-dance social.

Birth of Gerald Wayne Miller at Burrus Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs C M Miller of 400 Meredith Street announce the birth of a son named Gerald Wayne Miller on May 13 at Burrus Memorial Hospital.

Gerald Wayne Miller C. M. Miller Meredith Street Gerald Wayne Burrus Memorial Hospital Bon Sam Dale Whittier Street Thomas Neil Dale Edith Simmons Hickory

Mid-Week Study Meets at 3 P M

The Mid-Week Study club will meet Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock with Mrs. B H Blackard as hostess at her Hillcrest drive home. The hour change aims to avoid conflict with a four to six garden tea hosted by Wesley circle six.

B. H. Blackard Hillcrest Drive Circle Six Wesley Memorial Church

Initial Kee Klub Dance Charms Thomasville Crowd

The Kee Klub inaugural dance at the American Legion Hut in Thomasville drew many from High Point and nearby Greensboro Thom asville and Jamestown. Bernard Fowler and Rhythm Masters provided swing music helping ensure a successful evening. Escorts included Misses Ercell Allen Margaret Kemp Margaret Wood Sue Clifton Virginia Harney Mary Ruth Kimrey and Mary Odom with gents listed, plus chaperones Mr and Mrs Clifton Mr and Mrs Kimrey Mr and Mrs Gordon Mr and Mrs Wrenn.

American Legion Thomasville Greensboro Jamestown Bernard Fowler South Ercell Allen Robert Parker Margaret Kemp Vernell Harvey Margaret Wood John Hill Sue Clifton R. F. Kemp Virginia Harney Russell Kimrey Mary Ruth Kimrey Bill Brtles Mary Odom Ernest Robinson P. A. Clifton T. R. Kimrey Slick” Gordon Don Wrenn

Woman's College Seniors Present Annual Burlesque

Seniors at the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina performed the annual senior in musical recital in Aycock auditorium. Participating graduates included Evelyn Johnson Roanoke Rapids Janet Griffith Woodland Elizabeth Gant Burlington and many others from Greensboro Mount Airy Winston-Salem New Bern and surrounding towns.

Cgcreensboro Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Aycock Auditorium Evelyn Johnson Roanoke Rapids Janet Griffith Woodland Elizabeth Gant Burlington Fan Best Newton Marjorie Lee Oriental Pat Pittman Rocky Gunt Scott Gwynn Mount Airy Alethea Hough Oak Ridge Dorothy Fitzpatrick Rougemont Katherine Gilbert Rachel Moser Greensboro Patricia Sturdivant Marshville Marie Moore Washington Linda Mitchell Fairmont Josephine Lucas Mary Nunn New Bern Willie Yvonne Boyd Ayden Janet Morrison Shelby Rowena Wilkinson Whiteville Alice Dickinson Wilson Edna Carpenter Durham Eloise Efland Shirley Melcher Mooresville Ethel Cole Biscoe Lucy Powell Alma McCain High Point Anne Belton Winston-Salem Laura Alice Reed Eva Mae Scott Lucama Mary W. Ward Burgaw Willie Rae Rollins Hickory Mary Helen King

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Planned With Poppy Day

Legion Auxiliary to meet Tuesday at 7:46 PM at Mrs. I T Mann s Johnson Street home. Associate hostesses are Mesdames Edith Moore Sherrod and D D Arden. Special Poppy Day program and reports from the area conference will be heard. all members urged to attend. T R Hendrix Jr born May 12 at Guilford General Hospital to Mr and Mrs Trela R Hendrix of Charlotte.

American Legion Auxiliary I. T. Mann Johnson Street Edith Moore Sherrod D. D. Arden T. R. Hendrix, JR Trela R. Hendrix Charlotte Guilford General Hospital

Novel Entertainment Planned For Dance At Emerywood Club

Emerywood Country club hosts a May dance with a friendly half hour of hors d oeuvres in the grill room before dancing from 9:30 until 1. A Lew Gogerty orchestra will provide music. Reservations with club secretary John Abels are advised. Also, a bridge party for ladies' membership is set for 3 p.m. hosted by Mesdames Jack Thomas and Robert Hubbard Jr, the last in the afternoon series before summer mornings.

Philomathean Club W. C. Jones West Farriss Avenue Emerywood Country Club Lew Gogerty John Abels Jack Thomas Robert Hubbard, Jr

Miss Estelle Griggs Guest Of Honor At Informal Tea

Miss Sara Petty hosted an informal tea at her Archdale home honoring June bride elect Miss Estelle Griggs. Guests enjoyed a green and white decor, punch, contests, and a treasure hunt while gifts were exchanged.

Estelle Griggs Sara Petty Petty Archdale Annie Petty Margaret Cooke Doris Clinard Evelyn Lackey Tom English Miss Griggs Mrs. English Susie Baldwin Jane Hess Weaver Mildred Covington Mary Lee Starling Carrie Crawford Ora Mae Welborne Bertha Pritchard Marr Hattie Tomlinson H. S. Ragan H. T. Tomlinson N. E. English J. T. Weaver C. L. McCampbell L. T. Marsh C. E. Pearce

Peggy Russell Birthday Honoree at Gilbert Street Party

Mrs W D Russell hosted a Saturday afternoon party at her Gilbert Street home for her daughter Peggy’s seventh birthday. Guests included Peggy Pruitt Juanita Love Joyce Tew and Louise Butler with games prizes and refreshments provided by the hostess and helpers I T Pruitt George Walter and Rosa Hooker.

Son born to Mr and Mrs Roland Long celebrates birth

Mr and Mrs Roland V Long of the Gantt apartments announce the birth of a son, Thomas Veach II, on May 15 at Baptist hospital in Winston-Salem. Both mother and baby are doing nicely.

Roland V. Long Gantt Apartments Thomas Veach, II Baptist Hospital Winston- Salem

Twentieth Century Study Club Plans Wednesday Meeting

The Twentieth Century Study Club will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mrs. W. F. Freeman’s home on Greenway Drive, announced yesterday.

Twentieth Century Study Club W. F. Freeman Greenway Drive

Dr and Mrs Taylor Open Garden Today

Dr and Mrs F R Taylor will open their Johnson street garden this afternoon from three to six for roses and small garden lovers. The small city garden is regarded as one of the loveliest and invites friends to visit.

F. R. Taylor Johnson Street

Mrs Silver to Entertain Council at Parkway Home

Mrs Phillip Silver will host the monthly meeting of the Council of Jewish Women Wednesday evening at 8 30 at her Parkway home. All members are requested to attend.

Phillip Silver The Council of Jewish Women Parkway

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League St. Mary's Hutchens Horace Mann Pe Fae Renee Eazzie Gooch P.T.A Clarice Elizabeth Williams Larry C. Yount Harry G. White Peggy Jane Harry George, Jr Willoughby Beach Norfolk Allen Parker Davidson College Mrs A. 8. Parker Robert Walker, Jr Chapel Hill John Hayworth Martha Arnold Hayworth Charlotte Sanitorium Misa Jewell Harris Ward Street Beulah Weaver Eatin Winston-Salem Road W. W. Snider East Green Street Snider J. W. Gordon Richardson's Department Store New York City W. H. Ragan Hartford, Conn Charles Rigan James Windham Filbert Street Sumter 8. C Jackson Tindall Mr. Windham Harold McKee North Main Stret Philadelphia Atlantic City Jean Lowder Mt. Pleasant Thomasville Society BODON St. Mary's School E. W. Freeze, Jr E. H. Blackard J. Ed Millis Forest Hill Drive High Point Council of Jewish Women Geo. Edward Setzer M. J. Setzer George Edward Briggs Avenue Kee Klub Woman's College Legion Auxiliary Weart Virginia Greenwood Beauty Willowbrook Novel Entertainment Emerywood Club Peggy Russell Roland Long Mrs. Taylor Mrs. Silver Perkinsoni Jnc Gladys Swarthout WEAF National Broadcasting Company Central Ice Delivery Co East High Street
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