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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1940

Page

6

Bottles Fascinate Early American Arts Club Talk

Mrs. C. B. Mattocks spoke to the Early American Arts Club on Bottles detailing the history of bottle blowing in America from 1608 Jamestown to modern glass, noting decanters toilet bottles barber bottles and other forms. The gathering at Mrs. D. Richardson’s Asheboro Road home was led by Vice President Homer T. Hudson in President W. G. Ragsdale Jr.’s absence.

C. B. Mattocks Early D. &. Richardson Asheboro Road W. G. Ragsdale, Jr Homer T. Hudson Rupert Pickens Mattocks Jamestown Forest America

Mrs. Harold Dorsett Hosts Bi weekly Bridge Club

Mrs. Harold Dorsett entertained the Bi weekly Bridge Club at her Archdale home with four tables in play and a Memorial Day themed decor. Prizes included cologne for top club score and a silver hand mirror for visitors. Nell Bulla received a crystal cigarette box as a prize. A traveling award went to Mrs. Ralph Foust and Miss Nell Bulla. A reception followed with sandwiches for five visitors and club members. Also announced is the birth of Hester Patricia Duggins at Guilford General Hospital on May 25.

Harold Dorsett Archdale Cologne Sam McKinney Ralph Foust H. M. Ridge, Jr Nell Bulla Mesdames Vernon Idol, Jr Elmer James Fay McCollum Mesdames John Hendrix B. F Hendrix Bill Dedmon Winfred Hinkle Pat Riddell Honor Wardell Tony Simeon Bob Way Earl Womble

Local Social Notes Include Travel and Visits

About People Miss Frances Lewis travels to Salisbury Maryland to visit her brother James W Lewis and Mrs Lewis. Mrs H A Knight returns from Fielddale Virginia after a two week visit. Mrs Hoy L Fesperman moved home from Greensboro to Woodrow Avenue after dental surgery by Dr T E Sykes and rests comfortably. Mrs W F Rader of Newton visits daughter Mrs H L Fes permanent on Woodrow Avenue this week. Miss Mabel Hoover Hargett departs for Raleigh to spend weekend and attend NC State College dance finals. Mr and Mrs W L Smith Jr and two sons Bill and Harold arrive from Alexandria Virginia to visit W L Smith Sr at 205 Pine Street.

W. F. Rader Newton H. L. Fesperman Woodrow Avenue Mabel Hoover Hargett Raleigh N. C. State College W. L. Smith, Jr Bill Harold Alexandria, Va Mr. Smith W. L. Smith, Sr Pine Street

Visitor from China visits Lenoir Rhyne graduate returns home

Mrs Robert L Conrad returned from Hickory where she attended Lenoir Rhyne College commencement. She accompanied by Miss Charlotte Shui Lan Kao of Tsingtao China who earned high honors after three years as a student at Lenoir Rhyne. Miss Kao plans summer camp in Chambersburg Pa then Northfield and Camp Nanwaka before entering Biblical Seminary in New York University and later returning to China.

Robert L. Conrad Hickory Lenoir-Rhyne College Charlotte “Shui Lan” Kao Tsingtao China Kao Chambersburg Northfield Nawaka

Jolly Y Club Hears Report On Carnival

The Jolly Y club heard a final report on the Spring Carnival's financial and social success at a regular meeting at Adams Memorial Y W A building. Plans were made for an all day Camp Betty Hastings outing and for a program committee luncheon with Susanna Thomas, Doris Bowers, Beatrice Overcash, and Mildred Hutchens.

Jolly Y Club Adams Memorial Y. W Betty Hastings Winston-Salem Y. W. C. A Susanna Thomas

Dinner Party And Cake Cutting For Lambeth-Blackwell Wedding

Miss Mary Johnson Lambeth and T Winfield Blackwell Jr. will be feted with a dinner party at Randolph Street and a cake cutting at Ridge Street before their First Baptist Church rehearsal tomorrow. Guests include maid of honor Priscilla Lambeth and bridesmaids Harriet Shaw Peggy Hite Agnes Crawford. best man Crist Blackwell. officiating pastors are Dr W K McGee and Dr Ralph Herring. A breakfast at Miss Hites and a tea dance at the Woman's Club follow, with about 250 invited from nearby cities.

Thomasville Mary Johnson Lambeth T. Winfield Blackwell, Jr James Erwin Lambeth Randolph Street Lois Johnson Ridge Street First Baptist Church W. K. McGee Ralph Herring Winston-Salem Miss Lambeth Mr. Blackwell Priscilla Lambeth Crist Blackwell Peggy Hite Ralph Gardner Harriet Shaw Pelham N. Y Agnew Bahnson Marie Walker Woodberry Forest Eugene L. Webb, Jr Anne Lemmon Dan Watson Pegsy Hite Salem Street Miss Hite Woman's Club

Spencer Teague nuptials announced in Martinsville

Mr and Mrs BF V Spencer announce the marriage of their daughter Grace Delcie to Fred W Teague in Martinsville Virginia on April 21 in a simple ring ceremony before Rev R W Reid. They reside at 612 East Green Street.

BF. V. Spencer Grace Delcie Fred W. Teague J. M. Teague Nancy Fesmire Teague Martinsville R. W. Reid East Green Street

Dixon Catches 30 Pound Marked Drum in Oregon

In MANTED Oregon an angler Sherwood Dixon of Dixon, UL, reeled in a drum weighing 30 pounds. The fish bore a national marking “30” on its tail. The report notes that three quarters of gold production now comes from British territories.

Manted Sherwood Dixon Dixon, UL Oregon Inlet

Emerywood Country Club Social Events Friday Night

The Emerywood Country Club hosts an evening bridge party for members at 8 p.m. Reservations are required. At 9 p.m. junior members host a dance honoring the senior class with Clarence Leonard and his orchestra. admission by card.

Emerywood Country Club Clarence Leonard

Wild Flower Garden Club Plans First Annual Picnic

The Wild Flower Garden Club of High Point outlined its inaugural picnic at a meeting at Mrs. Fred L. Gordy’s home. Mrs. R. H. Shaw led a program on local wildflowers with slides, and a Roaring Gap venue was discussed for early June. A membership committee was formed with Mrs. Ring, Sr., as chair.

Wild Flower Garden Club High Point Fred L. Gordy Monticeuw Avenue R. H. Shaw Roaring Gap C. A. Ring W. H. English Shaw Gordy

Kindergarten Pupils Tour Greensboro High Point Airport

Mrs. Louis Voorhees led kindergarten pupils on an educational trip to Greensboro High Point airport. The group rode in planes, observed landings and takeoffs, refueling, and received aviation lessons. Parents accompanied the entire enrollment including Jimmy Armstrong and Betsy Davis as part of planned activities before next Friday.

Louis Voorhees Greensboro-High Point Jimmy Armstrong Jimmy Blair Betsy Davis Frank Foy Constance Gant Lucy Heilig Joe Hester Freddy Haeflinger Stuart Hart Herman Hunter Pete Jones Betty Carolyn Mebane Andy Pickens Emmett Sumner Peggy Smithdeal Suzanne Staunton Peppy Tice Mary Repke Bobs Terry Eleanore Reid Terry Rapdall Terry John A. Watkins Tommy Wood Judy Risch Randy Voorhees

Elm Street P T A Holds Final Meeting of Year

The Elm Street school Parent Teacher Association held its final meeting of the year with retiring president Mrs. Edgar Hartley presiding. A new officer slate led by Mrs. W L Edwards was introduced, glee club selections were sung, and Lloyd Thayer noted the year’s work. Attendance prize went to Mrs Dunbar's room.

Parent-Teacher Association Elm Street Edgar Hartley W. L. Edwards Glee Club A. W. Dunbar Lloyd Thayer

Thompson Leads High Point PTA Council President

Mrs. Blake Thompson became president of the High Point Parent Teacher Council and presided at the season’s final meeting at Elm Street School. Reports highlighted the year and letters from associations about the state convention in April.

Blake Thompson High Point Parent-Teacher Council Elm Street D. H. Hall John Peacock Mothersingers Group J. H. McCall R. R. Fountain Council of Social Agencies Floyd Wilson Council

Sophia Church Supper Postponed to Next Saturday

The Sophia Christian Church supper scheduled for tomorrow from 6 to 9 p m was postponed due to weather and will be served the following Saturday June 6. Archdale classes at Archdale Friends Church plan a joint meeting tonight at 7 30 at the postal employes cabin off Highway 10 A for a pot luck supper.

Archdale Elizabeth Fry and Brotherhood Archdale Friends Church Postal Highway 10

Entre Nous Club Meets At Mrs Humphreys Home

Eight guests and eight members attended the Entre Nous Club gathering at Mrs. G. I. Humphreys residence on West College Drive. Boston Rock provided entertainment while spring flowers brightened the rooms and two refreshment courses were served. Guests included Miss Vera Idol.

Entre Nous Club G. I. Humphreys West College Drive Boston Rock Vera Idol

Notable Attendees List From Local Club Gathering

The notice lists prominent attendees including H. A. White J. M. Millikan Lilly Green P S Ken nett W H Griffith C R Hin shaw and N P Yarborough. Also present were L R Terry Charles Long J W Harriss J F Hayden C Clark Embree H Blackard and Charles Siceloff.

H. A. White J. M. Millikan Lilly Green P. S. Kennett W. H. Griffith C. R. Hinshaw N. P. Yarborough L. R. Terry Charles Long J. W. Harriss J. F. Hayden

No Runoff Needed in New Bern Township Primary

In New Bern eighth township stable race J B Pitts and James A Bryan tied at 967 votes each leading a four man field. A runoff is required to decide the contest.

New Bern Eighth Township J. B. Pitts James A. Bryan

Venezuela Presses Special Baby Food Aid Program

Venezuela encourages use of specially prepared foods for infants as part of nutrition aid efforts.

Venezuela

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover Mrs. C. B. Mattocks Mrs Bridge J. C. Duggins Park Street Hester Patricia Guilford General Hospital Frances Lewis Salisbury, Md James W. Lewis Mrs. Lewis H. A. Knight Fielddale Lambeth-Blackwell Robert E. Lee Sweet Briar College Harriett Shaw Agnes Crawford Richmond Luther Upton Glenn Pennington Moffitt's North Main Spencer-Teague Wright Ners Sheraton Wild Flower Club T. A Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Juanita Lambeth Washington Council Daughters of America J. W. Lambeth Tipton Street Thompson P T. A. Council Sophia Bulova Watcis Lady Bulova South Main Arril American Institute of Laundering Arrid LUX DOE Buck South Main Street High Point, N. C Merit & Shoes Endicott Johnson North Main Street
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