Delightful Bridge Parties Highlight Thomasville Social Scene
Mrs. H. T Hethcock hosted the Fortnightly Bridge Club on Highland Avenue with two bridge tables and a garden setting. Prizes went to Misa Mare Snell and Mrs. R. H. Phillips as guests enjoyed pastel decor, salads, and sweets. Betty Clare Jennings celebrated her birthday with a Park Avenue party where Miss Mildred Jennings won the high score and Miss Virginia Boyles earned the consolation. Miss Georgianna Bird and Miss Ida Herman hosted a Pilot View gathering for Valerie Moore’s upcoming wedding, presenting gifts to the honored guest and notices of engagements. A High Point Country Club bridge party honored Mrs. Carl Richardson with prizes to Mrs. Walter Newby and Mrs. J. B. Lambeth. The Woman's Club Public Welfare group closed its year with Mrs. J. W. Boyles taking the next chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T Hethcock
Bridge Club
Highland Avenue
Misa Mare Snell
R. H. Phillips
Annie Yow
Maie Snell
Marie Jones
Lucy Eason
Mesdames
R. G. . Jennings
Paul Green
R. H.phillips
Betty Clare Jennings
Park Avenue
Mildred Jennings
Virginia Boyles
R. G. Jennings
Mildred
Ida Lambeth Jennings
Frances Griffin
Theresa Hoover
Elizabeth Bilair
Evelyn Lyles
Julia Pierce
Prscilla Lambeth
Frances Hinkle
Doris Williams
Georgianna Bird
Mise Ida Herman
Pilot View
Miss Bird
Thie City
Valerie Moore
High Point City
George McLarty
Gray Robison
Miss Moore
Martha Pierce
Beaufort
Harry Leighton Brown
High Point
D. P. Whitlye
George Lowe
Estelle Davis
Annabella King
Mary Frances Lemmons
Mamie Lemmons
Bernice Parsons
Lucille Barnett
Ruth Welbers
Janet Sessoms
Miss Perry
Carl Richardson
Informa
Pauline Connelly
Sete
Lamb
George Finch
Richardson
Conley
Hose
Prise
Walter Newby
R. K. Farrington
J. B. Lambeth
Hhose
Local social notes and visits across North Carolina
A string of visits and gatherings across towns including Balti more and High Point features residents visiting relatives and attending church events. Notable items include a weiner roast at Arch dale playground and Confederate Veterans reunion plans in Montgomery. Several residents travel to Norfolk Raleigh Winston Salem and Myrtle Beach for visits and rest.
Local School Group Re-elects Officers and Honors Teacher
R Swaim assistant treasurer Mrs E F Pepper and teacher Mrs F EB Holden reelected. Prizes awarded in two contests with praise for Mrs Holden who departs soon for summer vacation. Class presented a gift in appreciation of her work. Mrs Charles F Phillips and children left for Webster Grove Mo for visit with Phillips parents. Miss Tacy Eason left for Spartanburg. Raymond H Phillips arrived from Clifton Va for weekend. Miss Gertrude Creakman left for Walnut Cove after visiting Miss Cynthia File and others in Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Swaim
E. F. Pepper
F. EB. Holden
Charles F. Phillips
Martha
Betty Lou
Charles, Jr
Webster Grove
Gertrude Creakman
Walnut Cove
Cynthia File
School band prospecting in Thomasville leads to talent pool
Ralph K Ostrom of Chicago band trainer visits Thomasville schools to select material for forming a band. He finds about 75 promising children across Lexington Spencer and Asheboro, with further eliminations expected during training. Friday marked commencement, while Rev Charles Haddon Nabers delivered the annual sermon Sunday night. Tuesday featured declamation and recitation contests with Jay Johnsen McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Ralph K. Ostrom
Chicago
Lexington
Spencer
Asheboro
Charles Haddon Nabers
High Point
Jay Johnsen McMillan
Local Graduation Exercises Highlight Class Day
The article notes class day exercises drawing a large crowd with talks by Dr Clement Vollmer of Duke University to 29 graduates. Walter Hunt Jr won a medal in declamation as 98 seventh graders advance to high school with certificates from Superintendent D W Maddox who foresees more teachers next year. Albert P Blue of Vancouver on visit with brothers Leon and Earl. he faces possible future transfers as he awaits Spanish language training. J C Adams underwent a serious operation in City Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hunt, Jr
Clement Vollmer
Duke University
D. W. Maddox
Maddox
The
Sun
A. R Bullock
Miss Doxy
Albert P. Blue
Vancouver
Wash
Leon
Earl Blue
Standard Oil Company
Chicago
South America
J. C. Adams
City Memorial
Hospital report updates on Wednesday condition
A brief hospital update notes the patient was admitted on Wednesday and is reported to be doing well as of the latest briefing.
Central Friends announce summer program and new director
Members and friends of Central Friends church learn of a planned summer program led by Winfred Beck. Beck arrives with training from High Point institutions and Blue Ridge Conference work. The Vacation Bible School runs June 16 to July 4, followed by camps, tournaments, and playground events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gram
Winfred
Beck
High Point High School
Guiltora College
High Point College
Blue Ridge
Salvation Army
William
Las
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Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred Gray
Harry Lee Lambeth
Sam Welborn
R. P. Murphy
Public Welfare Department
Woman's Club
Welborn
J. W. Boyles
Lee Rice
Fisher Ferry Street
D. B. Hoover
H. T. Hethcock
Ted, Jr
Hickory
Miss Mebane
Pauline Bailey
Ollie Mae Howard
Dot Royals
Ruth Tyler
Oleta Bunting
Lily Pearl Hughes
M. KE
R. C. Sheppard
A. R. Swaim
Lula Wall
John Hiatt
Carson Cox
8. G. Moore
L. D. Bryant
C. W. McSherry
Baltimore
Earl Steed
Colonial Drive
Elizabeth Fry
Annex
Archdale Playground
Mrs. A. A. York
Eastern
Carolina
Norfolk, Ve
C. F. Long
John W. Lambeth
Morehead City
L. J. Fisher
New York
New England
A. E
W. A. Davies
Hillsboro
Mrs
C. A. Cecil
North Fifth Street
Carrie Braxton
Kineton, N. C
Louise Salisbury
Roland Park
H. Smith
Grace Isom
Chapel Hill
Coy Elliott
High Point Hospital
Dayton Street
William D. Munyan
Albany, N. Y
W. G. Munyan
John Abels
Lillian Lorton
Myrtle Beach
J. G. Snipes
Norfolk, Virginia
E. L. Cunningham
Eleanor Idol
Salem College
W C. Idol
J. E. Kirkman
J. W. Harris
W. C. Jones
Montgomery
Ala
Florence Alderman
Capus Waynick
Raleigh
Carrickmoor
R. A. Kidd
G. F. Rule
Winston-Salem
H. Rule
J. T. Rule
Woman's Auxiliary
Central Friends Church
W. O. Spencer Jr
W. L. Jackson
Emerywood
Joe Pell
Rocky Mount
Econce Funeral Home, Inc
South Main Street
Greyling Homes
Tacy Eason
Spartanburg
N. L. Holton
Raymond H. Phillips
Clifton
Mrs. Phillips
West Main Street
R. L. Welch
Greensboro
Thomasville News
Aes
Ramona
Winfred Becks
Jave
Penney
J.C. Penney
Ge Depart
South Main
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