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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1938

Page

6

Helen Smith Hosts Bridge Party For Bride

Miss Helen Smith entertained at the Gibson clubroom on North Main street honoring Mrs Claude A Smith Jr a recent bride Four tables of bridge played Edythe Crooks won perfume and LaVelle Wilson took a linen guest towel Guests also took home salad forks and crystal as wedding gifts The guest list included Misses Kate Lomax LaVelle Wilson Edythe Crooks Martha Jarrett Love Monday Mary Ruth Seward and Mesdames Cook Simeon Smith Lopp Brooks Ellington Kearns Sain Kinney from Greensboro and Thomasville

Claude A. Smith, Jr Helen Smith Bridge Gibson North Main Street Smith Frances Oliver Andrew Hill Smith Virginia Seward Miss Smith Kate Lomax LaVelle Wilson Edythe Crooks Martha Jarrett Love Monday Mary Ruth Seward Robert Cook Tony Simeon Hoyle Lopp James Brooks A. G. Ellington Charles Kearns Thomasville Otis Sain Aubrey Kinney Greensboro

Mrs Paul Newton Hosts Phi Beta Club Meet

Mrs. Paul Newton entertained the Thomasville Phi Beta club at her Winston Salem home Friday afternoon. Guests were greeted by dainty place cards and an attractively set table. Mrs. A H Newby presided and formed committees including the program and nominating panels.

Thomasville Paul Newton Thomasville Phi Beta Club Winston- Salem A. H. Newby Harry Lee Lambeth Ralph Wilson R. L. Lambeth Greensboro Charlies F. Lambeth Newby Ramsay Macdonald Britain Scotland Reese Harville C. H. Newby E. W. Cates Charles F. Lambeth R. J. Lambeth Meade Hite Mamie Harris Lois Johnson

Town Folks On Weekend Trips And Visits

Dr and Mrs Robert McDonald traveled Saturday toward Raeford en route to Atlantic City after hosted days with Mr and Mrs D M Jester in Kinneywood. Miss Decie Chambers left Saturday for Carthage to visit relatives for two weeks. Her sister Mrs F D Jones and daughter Miss Marie Jones went to Red Oak to visit Mr and Mrs E C Jernigan. Mrs John Scarborough of Wadesboro spent a week with her parents on Randolph street.

Robert McDonald Raeford Atlantic City D. M. Jester Kinneywood Dr. McDonald Jester Decie Chambers Carthage F. D. Jones Marie Jones Red Oak E. C. Jernigan Miss Jones Durham C. A. Wallace John Scarborough Wadesboro W. G. Hinkle Randolph Street

Turner and Royals wed in Bethel Methodist Church Jamesville

Miss Birdie Mae Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Turner of Jamesville Virginia and John Weldon Royals son of Mr and Mrs B N Royals of Wilson and resident of Thomasville were married Saturday evening May 14 at 8 in Bethel Methodist Church Jamesville Rev J W Boyd performed the ring ceremony Mrs Alfred Simpson sister of the bride was matron of honor and Mary Gene Turner was flower girl Claude Royal acted as best man with ushers Thomas Turner George Bandwick Major Turner Jamesville. The bride wore lace gown with long train and illusion veil and carried roses and white sweet peas. An informal reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple planned a wedding trip north before settling in Thomasville where the groom works for the Thomasville Drug Company.

Birdie Mae Turner Henry Turner Jamesville John Weldon Royals B. N. Royal Wilson Thomasville Bethel Methodist Church B. L. Kelly Massenet J. W. Boyd Alfred Simpson Mary Gene Turner Mr. Royal Claude Royal Thomas Turner George Bandwick Major Turner Thomasville Drug Company

Hauss Hosts Out-of-Town Guests At Thursday Soirée

Mr. and Mrs J N Hauss entertained Thursday evening with guests Mr and Mrs O A Kirkman of High Point and Mr and Mrs Charles F Lambeth. Mr Kirkman was prin- (text cuts off)

J. N. Hauss O. A. Kirkman High Point Charles F. Lambeth Mr. Kirkman Prin

Adierika claims clear skin from constipation relief

Verna Schiepp says her pimples and blemishes disappeared after using Adierika which she credits with smoothing her skin. The product is advertised as cleansing both bowels and easing constipation, with Mann Drug Stores as a distributor.

Verna Schiepp Mann Drug Stores

Barbara Culp Celebrates Third Birthday at Home Party

Little Barbara Culp entertained fifteen friends at a party for her third birthday hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Culp. Guests enjoyed games and were served ice cream and cake from a table centered with a pink and white birthday cake.

Lillian Yow Albert Shuford Shufford Robert Williams Fred Murphy Barbara Culp Paul Culp

Final Dance At Country Club Ends Summer Season

The Emerywood country club held its May membership dance at the clubhouse on Saturday evening with about seventy five couples attending. Hors d oeuvres began at 9 pm as cards were filled for ecard dances before intermission. Duke Barron and his orchestra played until 1 am marking the last dance of the summer season and plans for a fall resume.

Emerywood Country Club Duke Barron

True Friendship staged by Rankin Memorial C E Society

The Rankin Memorial M P church Christian Endeavor Society presented True Friendship written and directed by Kathleen Embler. The two act drama follows gambler Ralph deserted by friends until a loyal ally Robert helps him find a happy ending with conversion. Cast includes Charles Loflin Tom Troxler and several supporting roles.

Christian Endeavor Society Rankin Memorial M. P. Church Kathleen Embler Ralph Charles Loflin Robert Tom Troxler Mrs. Brown RK. T. Troxler Steve P. M. Caudle Bill Hayes Rouse Lucille Myra Caudle Sue Marie Workman Mary Alma Rouse Bernice Livengood

Former Residents Visit From Petersburg And Martinsville

About people Rev and Mrs George T Tunstall long time residents now in Petersburg Va are due this afternoon to stay with Mrs R B Shelton at 310 Woodrow Avenue. Mr Tunstall former pastor of Green Street Baptist church is to arrive by Wednesday. Major EB Scott of Martinsville Va who once lived here spent the weekend visiting friends.

George T. Tunstall Petersburg R. B. Shelton Woodrow Avenue Tunstall Green Street Baptist Church EB. H. Scott Martinsvile, Va R. L. Rumiley J. P. Sims C. H. Warner Sam Vance, Jr Staunton A. L. Fletcher Raleigh Tom Fleshman W. A. Davis Charlie Pitzer Ernest Fulp Carl Pepper Winston-Salem Stuart Pratt New York City C. W. Hunt May Pitzer Charlotte John Hunt Percy Groome Greensboro Arcelia Kerner Lindsay Winston- Salem Linville M. E. Church Jake Hastings Glenn Michael Fort McClellan Ala W. C. Stafford O. L. Joyner Kenneth Greenfield Florence Joyner Margaret Stafford Regina Volger C. A. Stone Dianna Greensboro Road Steele M. EB. Faye Jane Jack Watson Myrtle Beach 8. C R. C. Morris Gilmer Smith Fred Eichhorn Jane Linville Carol Street Ralph Mabe E. B. Parks, Jr Washington, D. C

Social Calendar for May week events at local clubs

The May social calendar lists meetings and gatherings at Emerywood Country club High Point College Masonic Hall E Y W C A Burbank Garden club and more. Attendees include Mrs C Durland Miss Rosalie Andrews Mrs H W McCain Mrs Willis Slane and members of Alpha Theta Psi Eastern Star Altrusa and Business and Professional Women's club.

Duplicate Bridge Club Emerywood Country Club C. Durland Alpha Theta Psi Acapity High Point College Rosalie Andrews West College Drive Woman's Christian Temperance Union H. W. McCain Johnson Street Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Burbank

Graduation Ball June 2 Features Brewer Orchestra

The High Point and Greensboro chapters of the Order of DeMolay present the Graduation Ball at Sedgefield on June 2 with Teddy Brewer and his orchestra direct from Villa Vienna Miami and New York engagements. Brewer, the youngest Broadway band leader, is famed as the nations saxophone stylist and praised by Walter Winchell. Wallace Brady and the Singing Trio join the 14 piece band known for collegiate swing and waltz styles. Sponsors to be announced.

High Point Greensboro Order of DeMolay Sedgefield Teddy Brewer Villa Vienna Miami Fla Young New York Brewer Broadway

Wedding of Lina Welch and Wilson B Morton in Louisburg

Local residents attended the wedding of Miss Lina Welch and Wilson B Morton at the First Baptist church in Louisburg on Saturday morning. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Armstrong and C. C. Abernethy, with Mrs. M. A. Temple of Winston-Salem connected to the Soil Conservation Service. A buffet luncheon for guests was hosted by the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Welch, formerly of High Point.

Lina Welch Wilson B. Morton Louisburg W. E. Armstrong C. C. Abernethy High Point

Mrs Frazier Attends Graduation of Niece in Maryland

Mrs A E Frazier returned home from a ten day visit to Washington and Baltimore. She stayed with her nephew George E Whitaker and attended Mary land General Hospital graduation exercises where her niece Miss Mary Elizabeth Mc Laurin earned high honors among 25 graduates. Miss Mc Laurin is remembered by friends in High Point.

A. E. Frazier Johnson Street Washington Baltimore George E. Whitaker Maryland General Hospital Mary Elizabeth McLaurin McLaurin High Point

Duplicate Club To Meet This Evening At Emerywood

The Duplicate eee club will meet this evening at 7:45 at Emerywood Country Club. Mrs C C Durland will host, an announcement said this morning.

Emerywood Country Club C. C. Durland

Miss Bolling Heads Pine Needles Staff for 1928-39

Greensboro dispatch reports Helen Dennis of Marshall named editor in chief of the Pine Needles year book for Woman's College UNC for 1928 39. A large slate of editors and assistants from several towns and colleges is announced for business managerial, art, photographic, class editors, organization editor, athletic editor, advertising and circulation roles. The item also notes a Wesley Memorial Church Women plan a silver tea with final plans to be settled at an evening class meeting.

Greensboro Helen Dennis Marshall the Pine Needles Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Harriet Belinkoff Weehawken N. J Hilda Brady Franklinville Estelle Turner Lexington Margaret Black Jane Herring Clinton Betsy Trotter Winston-Salem Dot Adams Four Oaks Lois Guyer Haddon Heights Mary Cochrane Newton Lucille Brooks Tarboro Betsy Sanders Blue Ridge N. C Anne Person Elizabeth Dickinson Wilson Dorothy Bartlett New York City Mary Cecile Higgins Effie Pickerell Montclair Ruth Palmer Arlington Frances Crockett Mary Zimmerman Reading Barbara Moon Asbury Park Louise Meroney Ellen Cheek Durham Adelaide Love Florence Calvert Black Mountain Martha Martin Marion Sophia Schaeffer Westfield Margaret Tolar Rocky Mount Mary Ella Newsome Wake Forest Wesley Memorial Church

Seaboard Zionist meeting closes in Durham

The 16th annual Sea board Zionist region conference ended with a seminar on the effect of a Jewish state in Palestine on American Jewry. About 1,000 delegates heard Governor Hoey and Maurice Samuel. Officers elected include Daniel Ellison Baltimore president and Simon J. Levin Baltimore executive director. Governor Hoey added that Jews face oppression only where constitutions differ from the US.

Durham Seaboard Palestine Hoey Maurice Samuel Daniel Ellison Baltimore Edward L. Israel Louis E. Speigler Washington Zionist Youth Isidore Hershfie Jewish National Fund Lazarus Karp Richmond Samuel J. Keiser David Friedman Norfolk Paul Gordon Simon J. Levin United States

Services Held For Wife Of Simmons

Mrs. Belle Gibbs Simmons, wife of former U S Senator F M Simmons, died Saturday in a Morehead City hospital after a long illness. Her funeral was held at Christ Episcopal church with Rector Rev Charles Williams and Rev Thomas C Durst of Wilmington officiating. Burial followed in Cedar Grove cemetery.

New Bern N. C Belle Gibbs Simmons U. S F. M. Simmons

Blacksmith Turned Painter and Violin Maker Retires

Edward Palliser, once a blacksmith for 54 years, abandons his shop after his portrait of Princess Elizabeth is accepted by the King and Queen. He now dedicates himself to painting and violin making, crafting a $500 violin and presenting works like The Retreat from Mons to Lady Haig. He has never had a lesson.

Elizabeth England Edward Paliser Palliser Mons Lady Haig

Greensboro College Centennial Pageant Sheds Light on 100 Years

The Greensboro College centennial pageant at Odell auditorium featured 115 students and 15 men in a four o’clock Saturday show on May 21. Miss Elba Henninger supervised the production with scenes tracing the college’s history and a fashion review spanning a century. Music by the college sextette and soloists accompanied decade medleys and songs.

Odell Auditorium Greensboro College Elba Henninger

Miss Allen Weds Frank Johnson in Kernersville Ceremony

Miss Constance Allen daughter of Mrs. Samuel Allen of West Orange New Jersey and sister of Rev. Walter H. Allen married Frank Johnson of New York City at the Moravian church in Kernersville at 7 p m May 21 1938. The bride's brother officiated and the couple will reside in Glen Ridge New Jersey after a trip to the South and Pacific coast.

Enterprise Kernersville Constance Allen Samuel Allen West Orange N. J Walter H. Allen Frank Johnson New York City N. Y Johnson Salem College Columbia University Pacific Coast Glen Ridge

Circle three ME church Missionary Society meets

Three members of the M E church Missionary Society gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs J C Ragland home with hostesses Mesdames Ragland and Paul Nash. Rev T R Wolfe led devotionals. Mrs Ralph Cook and Martha Jane Ragland sang a duet Let The Lower Lights Be Burning. A church supper planned for Thursday May 26 from 6 to 8. Ice cream and cake were served to members and one visitor Miss Matt Leak.

M. E. Church Missionary Society J. C. Ragland Ragland Paul Nash T. R. Wolfe Ralph Cook Martha Jane Ragland Matt Leak

Circle Four Missionary Society meeting at Mrs Cook home

Four members of the Circle Four Missionary Society met Monday evening at Mrs. Ralph Cook’s home with Mesdames Roy Warren and T. R. Wolfe presiding. The gathering opened with a hymn and prayer, scripture read by Miss Elizabeth Anne Stafford, a talk titled Voices of the Spirit, committee reports, and Polly annas drawn. During fellowship hour hostesses served lemonade and sandwiches. Miss Doris Vaughn of Greens- is noted in attendance.

Circle Four Same Missionary Society Ralph Cook Roy Warren

Deaths in Thomasville Obituary for Columbus C. Atwood

Columbus C. Atwood, 83, father of C A Atwood and J D Atwood of Thomasville, died at his Winston-Salem area home after a long illness. Survived by wife Jennie Cranfield Atwood, another son W H Atwood, four daughters, 33 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren. funeral at Antioch Baptist church South Winston-Salem at 2 PM with Rev Hicks and Rev Morton. burial in Joppa cemetery Davie county.

Thomasville Columbus C. Atwood C. A J. D. Atwood Winston-Salem W. H. Atwood Forsyth County Jennie Cranfield Atwood Eugene Wilson High Point Jesse F. Hendrix Mockeville Florence Shuler Mocksville Route Three Mary Hoots Antioch Baptist Church South Winston-Salem Mr. Hicks Morton Joppa Davie County

Memorial Service and Interment for Local Church Member

The M E church held a Sunday service at 8 o clock led by Rev C M Pickens with Rev James T Bowman assisting. Pallbearers named included Walter Rapp Robert Rapp Raymond Arnold Carey Davis L R Stewart and D A Long Jr. Interment followed in the city cemetery with flowers carried by family friends and music by the church choir and Mrs Myrtle Allred.

M. E C. M. Pickens James T. Bowman Thomasville Walter Rapp Robert Rapp Raymond Arnold Carey Davis L. R. Stewart D. A. Long, Jr Myrtle Perry Allred High Point

Chicago Man Admits To Writing 12000 Rubber Checks

A Chicago man con fessed to writing about 12 000 rubber checks. The judge notes if all offenses are counted, the case could stretch long before sentencing.

Chicago

Briles Rites Held for Perry Warrington Briles

Funeral service for Perry Warrington Briles was held at City Memorial Docee tal in Thomasville Friday night.

Thomasville Perry Warrington Briles City Memorial Doceetal

Duel Planned in Cuba Between Official and Columnist

A government official and a columnist are set for a formal duel in Cuba. The columnist may fail to wield his rapier effectively if the confrontation proceeds as described.

Cuba

Frequent cause of exhaust fumes in cars

The text states that the most common source of exhaust fumes inside a car is a clogged muffler. This detail highlights the muffler as a primary intake issue affecting vehicle ventilation and safety.

State Women’s Clubs Award Many Prizes in Varied Fields

A Wilmington NC convention of the North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs granted numerous prizes for excellence in club activity and project work. Awards included the D. S. Craig silver bowl for district growth in gardening and highway beautification, a pewter bowl for the president, and cash and cup prizes across departments such as citizenship, homes and gardens, education, fine arts, music, literature, and public welfare. Winners include Mrs. Co. W. Beasley, Mrs. John S. Forrest, Mrs. Guy Simpson, Mrs. A. T. Tanner, and many others across districts and divisions.

Wilmington North Carolina Winston-Salem Ethel Etheridge Elizabeth C. Morris J. M. Day Co. W. Beasley Colerain Beasley Johns. Forrest Guy Simpson Madison Simpson P. R. Rankin Herald-Tribune A. T. Tanner Aurora Nancy Cox Raleigh Pat Kinneey Brevard Frances Farrell Fannie Chase Staten North Carolina Sorosis Mre J. J. Andoe Greensboro Misa Irene Price Clay Williams Clara 8. Binder Margaret Nowell Graham Greenfield Park Andoe Brenau Mabel Pugh Ethel Parker Magnolia Isabelle Bowen Henderson Penland Pewter

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