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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1940

Page

8

Mrs Lafferty Honors With Woodland Drive Luncheon

Mrs R S Lafferty, soon moving to Richmond, Va, was honored at a luncheon hosted by Mesdames Kenneth Redman and A E Taplin at Redman’s Woodland Drive home. Twenty three guests enjoyed a two course luncheon at floral tables with white peonies, and gifts included a hand painted serving tray.

R. S. Lafferty Richmond Kenneth Redman A. E. Taplin Woodland Drive Mrs. Lafferty Mesdames H. L. Brockmann C. C. Garrett Hazel Hardin John Pickett Collier Ellis Harry Alexander J. M. Thomas Lamar McCallum R. K. Young Carter Dalton O. C. Williamson P. H. Dalton W. H. Hayes Floyd Wilson W. W. Idol W. R. McCain Frank Smith Fred Thomas Charles R. Barrier

Humphreys Host Reception For High Point College Class

Dr and Mrs G I Humphreys hosted a West College Drive reception for High Point College seniors after the recital opening commencement activities. E C Glasgow and Dr and Mrs Lindley welcomed guests while seniors received miniature diplomas as congratulatory souvenirs. Commencement exercises are set for Monday in Harrison Gymnasium.

G. Humphreys High Point College G. I. Humphreys West College Drive High Point Colllege Roberts Hall E. C. Glasgow Humphreys P. E. Lindley Carol Smith Staten Island N. Y Virginia Jester Baltimore N. P. Yarborough Lucile Johnston Allen Austin, Jr Libby Green Nell Marie Humphreys Gloria Foust C. R. Hinshaw H. A. White Charlene Humphreys

Mrs. Fred L Ingram Hosts Household Arts Club Meeting

Mrs. Fred L Ingram entertained the Household Arts Club at her English Street home for the bi weekly gathering. The program featured Miss Lucille Ingram with a name guessing contest and Bible quiz prizes won by Mrs. J H Womble and Mrs N E Russell. A Red Cross Mobilization contribution was voted and a sweet social hour served to eight members and two visitors.

Fred L Ingram Fred L. Ingram Household Arts Club English Street Roses Iris C. F. Grissom Red Cross Mercy Lucille Ingram N. E. Russell J. H. Womble Ingram R. J. Patterson Spartanburg W. ©. Comer H. H. Beeson Mesdames Sam Dutton J. R. Montgomery Cc. F. Ellington W. D. Sale, Jr Minnie Hinkle

Social Calendar Highlights At Burrus Memorial Hospital

An open house at Burrus Memorial Hospital Nurses Home honors eight graduates from the annual commencement at the Lutheran church. Community friends are invited. The Junior American Legion Auxiliary meets at Helen Gibson’s home. The American Association of University Women holds a garden party to install new officers at Mrs. Horace Haworth’s home. The Girls' Pentagon Club hosts a dinner and dance at Emerywood Country Club with Russ Gregg’s band.

Burrus Memorial Hospital Lutheran Church American Legion Auxiliary Helen Gibson Howell Street American Association of University Women Horace Haworth Pentagon Club Emerywood Country Club Russ Gregg

Flora McDonald Alumnae Elect New State Here

Flora McDonald High Point chapter of the Alumnae Association met at Lindsay Street home of Miss Anna Elisabeth Kearns. Miss Helen Dickson was elected president to succeed Miss Kearns and Mrs. O C Williamson became secretary and treasurer.

High Point Flora McDoald College

Annual Picnic Of Twentieth Century Club Tomorrow

The Twentieth Century Club holds its annual picnic tomorrow evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry V. Koontz near Guilford College. Members and their husbands gather at 5 o'clock for the final club meeting of the season, with supper prepared and served outdoors.

Twentieth Century Club Henry V. Koontz Guilford College Koontz

Live Y'ers Elect Miss Jensen To Camp Merriwoode

Members of the Live Y'ers Club met at the Adams Memorial Y W C A building for a weekly session. Miss Ellen Jensen was elected delegate to the Business Girls conference at Camp Merriwoode in June and Miss Mandarrows was chosen for the Council of Social Agencies. The meeting also invites renewed Y W C A membership during the annual Invitation of Membership week. Miss Ollie Brown served as vice president with twelve members and one visitor, Miss Mary Elizabeth Vail, present.

Adams Memorial Camp Merriwoode Ellen Jensen Campee Manderrows Council of Ollie Brown Mary Elizabeth Vail

Miss Myrick Bridal Parties Planned Ahead of Nuptials

Two more prenuptial events honor Miss Mary Louise Myrick who will wed Albert Pennington Hyde of New York City at the First Presbyterian Church. Miss Evelyn Sharpe hosts a Greensboro luncheon with eight guests. Saturday evening features bridge at the Thompson home with Mrs Wesselhoft and Mrs Ruger hosting.

Mary Louise Myrick Albert Pennington Hyde New York City First Presbyterian Church Evelyn Sharpe Greeneboro Miss Myrick Herbert Cartland Greensboro Terry D. Sharpe John H. Myrick Sarah Howerton Elizabeth Buhman Carl Wesselhoft William Ruger Wesselhoft Ruger James F. Thompson Parkway

Mothersingers suspend activities until fall season

The High Point Mothersingers Group under PTA sponsorship ends its season after a state Congress presentation and will resume rehearsals in the fall. New officers include Mrs. John Peacock as chairman and Mrs. H. L. Brockmann as vice chairwoman. Carl Cronstedt directs the group. CHAPEL HILL, May 24. Eight UNC coeds are tapped for Alpha Kappa Gamma.

High Point Mothersingers Group John Peacock H. L. Brockmann W.B. Hall Carl Cronstedt City Schools Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Miss Betty Moore Talladega Ala Julia McConnell Episcopal Parish House Eie Stacy Mary Wood Elizabethton Tenn Melville Corbett Kinsmno Mary Lewis Montclair N. J Altajane Holden Bunnell Fla Gene Rankin Montgomery Sarah McLean Plymouth Louise Jordan Fayetteville Elizabeth Shewmake Davidson Ruth Parsons Yonkers N. Y Polly Pollock Chicago Ill Mary Perry Garvin Salley S. C Virginia Bower Lexington Nell Battle Booker

Lions Club Observes Ladies Night At Sheraton

Lions Club members led by Dr. M. L. Slate honored wives with a banquet and dance at the Sheraton Hotel. About sixty attendees heard a program by the High Point College quartet and Miss Doris Koonce, with flute numbers by Strickland Moose Scruggs. The Tuxedo Ten orchestra directed by Thomas Dodamead Jr. provided music from 9 p.m. onward amid summer floral decor. Local and Winston-Salem guests included O J Allison Carl Fare and the Collins and Hendrix families.

Thomas Dodamead, Jr Sheraton Hotel Lions’ Club Winston-Salem Club Lions Club M. L. Slate Turkey Tuxedo Ten O. J. Allison Carl Fare J. H. Collins E. Smith John Hendrix High Point

Social happenings in Thomasville and Greensboro College visit

Mrs. Herman Smith and Mrs. Ralph Walls of Asheville spent yesterday in Thomasville as guests at a bridge tea hosted by Mesdames W. E. Tomlinson and Alvah Boyles at the Woman's Club building. Mrs. Walls arrived to visit Mrs. Smith. Mrs. C. E. Mendenhall moved to Burrus Memorial Hospital for treatment. Mrs. Stuart Willis of Detroit visits her sister Mrs. E. Sensenbach for Greensboro College reunion and travels through the state. Rev. Hoy L. Fesperman recovering at home after illness. Mrs. W. C. Comer hosts her mother Mrs. R. J. Patterson and Mr. and Mrs. D. Roy Wright return from Norfolk trip.

Herman Smith Ralph Walls Asheville Thomasville Mesdames W. E. Tomlinson Alvah Boyles Woman's Club Walls Mrs. Smith Stuart Willis Detroit, Mich E.-. Sensenbach

High Point Women Elected At D O A State Council Meet

Greensboro May 24. The North Carolina Council of Daughters of America elected Mrs. John W. Walton of Wilmington state councillor at its annual meeting. The convention will be held in Southport next year. High Point’s Mrs. Bessie Long was named associate state councillor and High Point’s O H Hayworth treasurer. National representatives named include Miss Mary Wilkins Magnaia and Mrs. Lena Shipwash High Point.

Greensboro North Carolina Council of Daughters of America John W. Walton Wilmington Southport Bessie Long High Point Rosella Haynes Asheville Leona Hunsucker Rhodiss Edgar Weaver O. H. Hayworth Flossie

Altrusans Asked To Reserve Banquet Guests

Altrusa Club members attending the annual spring banquet at the Sheraton Hotel next Tuesday should notify Mrs. Mary Ballard, chair of arrangements, by Monday morning to secure plated reservations. The event is expected to be a social highlight of the season for members and guests.

Altrusans Altrusa Club Sheraton Mary Ballard

Social Arts Club Plans June Birthday Luncheon

Social Arts Club members meet at Monthen Avenue home with Mrs E Z Jones as hostess to outline a June birthday luncheon. Mesdames J N McCrary EF Z Jones and A B Elam will host. Entertaining rooms feature snapdragons and sweet peas. Mrs Jones served salad and desserts to a list of members including J W Rose J N McCrary C B Baxter and others.

Social Arts Club E. Z. Jones Monthen Avenue J. N. McCrary EF. Z. Jones A. B. Elam

Ray Street and Elm Street Glee Clubs Gift May Program

The Ray Street and Elm Street school glee clubs directed by Miss Dorothy Hoskins present a musical program at Wesley Memorial Church on Sunday night May 26 during the regular service at 8 o'clock. Parents are invited to attend. Songs include Come Thou Almighty King Vesper Hymn and The Lord Is My Shepherd. The Bay Street club features Ruth Ellis Eldora Haworth Anne Stuart Martha Harris McKenzie and many others. Elm Street club includes Helen Brooks Barbara Anne Sechrest Ernestine Hanes and additional singers.

Ray Street Elm Street Dorothy Hoskins Wesley Memorial Church King Giordini Lord Henry Smart Bay Street Glee Club Ruth Ellis Eldora Haworth Anne Stuart Martha Harris McKenzie Doris Lee Ormand Barbara Burton Jeanne Teague Betty Spearman Anne Steed Powell Jones Sandy Rankin Nell Sheloff Nancy Hall Lee Eloise Graner Betty Ruth Walton Janice Edwards Cornelia Ann Hodgin Diane Snyder Betty Jeah Evry Bobby Michael Lille Belle Hooper Jimmie Kent Mary Joanne Lotlin

Birth announced for daughter Brenda Margo Brewer

Mr and Mrs G F Brewer of Highway 10A announce the birth of a daughter Brenda Margo on May 21 at Guilford Hospital.

1924 Model Car Sells For Forty After Four Miles

A 1924 model car bought for 1685 was sold for 40 after being driven only 4.5 miles and found in perfect condition.

Bomb Hites Hit Allied Vessels Near Narvik

German high command reports bomb hits on an Allied cruiser and a transport off Narvik Norway a key ore port. They say a German bomber shot down an Allied plane and aided disembarkation points, encampments, and troop concentrations in the area.

Berlin Narvik Norway High Command

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Flora McDonald Hoffman High Point's County Commissioner Joe Hoffman County Board of Commissioners Miss Jensen Mothersinger Group Mary Alan Clinard UNC C. BE. Mendenhall Louise Avenue W. C. Comer Montleu Avenue KR. J. Patterson 8. C D. Roy Wright East Green Street Norfolk D. O. A. State Council Ray St Elm St Camay Soap National Food Stores, Inc Winther Syenshine Ners Addie M. Broughman Wagger's Ladies Shop Sewing Machine of Liberty Rainbow Frasers Colonial Figur the Bargain Center
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