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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1936

Page

6

Knox outlines city government like a stockholder managed firm

E M Knox spoke to the Woman's Club at the YWCA describing city government as a corporation where citizens are stockholders and taxes are dividends. He likened his role to executive secretary and urged stockholders to stay informed as questions were answered. Mrs. Marvin Slate performed two piano solos and new members joined. A Needlework Guild leader was named. A social hour with Russian tea followed.

Knox Marvin Slate W. T. Tice Lily Stickland Donnybrook Fair John Prindle Scott W. W. Lewis Joe Johnson B. T. Thurman M. A. Lackey Esdames T. C. Langley W. T. Saunders D. L. Bouldin

Church Social Plans Turkey Dinner At Cen tral Friends Church

The Woman's Auxiliary of Central Friends church announces its annual turkey dinner on Thursday evening November 12 from 6 to 8 at the church annex Tickets are available from any Auxiliary member at a reasonable charge. The Willing Workers class of Main Street M E church meets Friday night for its November 6 7 30 pm meeting at Mrs. P C Sprinkle 210 Park Street with officer elections on the agenda. The Ladies Aid at B Nai Israel holds its monthly meeting with plans for an Amateur Hour November 16 at the Elk's club and a Thanksgiving Eve dance at Mrs. L Greenberg's home. Armand Wyle speaks on the Hebrew Orphans Home in Atlanta. Catherine Gill Bible class meets Friday at Welch Memorial church and Mary Harper Philathea class meets Friday at 7 30 at Mrs. R W Sowers.

Friends Woman's Auxiliary Central Friends Church Willing Workers Main Street M. E. Church Mra. P. C. Sprinkle Park Street Sprinkle J. T. Smith Joe Strader B. E. Sensenbach Ladies’ Aid Society B’nai Israel Synagogue M. Skull Carrick Avenue I. Bloom Elk’s Club Bowes Ben Herman Ben Swartzberg L. Greenberg Forest Avenue Armand Wyle Hebrew Orphans’ Home Atlanta Catherine Gill Welch Memorial Church Odell Brown Thomasville Road Mary Harper Philather

Girls Pentagon Club Elects Officers For Winter Dance

The Girls Pentagon club met at Miss Frances Kester's Greensboro road home electing officers: President Miss Marion Elliott Vice President Mrs Robert Cook Secretary Miss Mildred Furgureen Treasurer Miss Edith Crowder Publicity Chair Miss Marguerite Burress They plan a December 18 dance and awarded a farewell gift to Mrs Rountree Joyce who is moving to Charleston S C after a long club tenure Delighted refreshments were served to listed members including Miss Dorothy Stabler and Miss Lois Chidester

Pentagon Club Frances Kester Greensboro Road Marion Elliott Robert Cook Mildred Furgureen Edith Crowder Publcity Marguerite Burress Spon Sor Rountree Joyce Charleston 8. C Wayne Garner Mises Edith Crowder Dorothy Stabler Lois Chidester

Girl Reserve Committee Hosts Tea With Advisors

Ten members of the Girl Reserve committee of the local Y W C A were entertained at an informal tea at the home of Mrs C C Garrett on Rockford road. Mrs J D Ross chaired the gathering as Miss Virginia Carrier spoke on local clubs and Miss Marvin Morton outlined Girl Reserve objectives for citizenship and personal growth. Sixteen attended.

Girl Reserve Committee J. D. Ross Cc. C. Garrett Rockford Road Junior High Cloverdale Brentwood Oak Hill Johnpose Street William Ena Marvin Morton Greensboro Y W. C. A Roas Miss Morton

Exhibition Of Stephen Lane Water Colors At City Library

Stephen Lane hosts a water color exhibition at the City Library sponsored by the High Point Council of Garden Clubs through November 14. The Greensboro based artist, trained by notable instructors in New York and elsewhere, presents 26 works including scenes from New Orleans Puget Sound and Eastport Maine with pieces like Garden of Mr and Mrs Benjamin and Presbyterian Graveyard.

Stephen Lane Public Library High Point Council of Garden Clubs Charles Hawthorne George Pearse Ennis Ringling Art Schol Sarasota Fla Art School of Cornell Art Student's League New York Greensboro N. C New Orleans Puget Sound Washington State Eastport Maine Benjamin

Social Calendar for Thursday and Friday

Social calendar lists events for Thursday and Friday with club meetings. Tea and Topics host Mrs Sechrest on South Main. Live Y'ers meet at YWCA. Priscilla club hosts Mrs Dickson on Lindsay. Laura Wesson chapter UDC meets Mrs Kester on Woodrow. Philomath ean club with Mrs Hartzell at Guilford. Club of Twelve hosted by Mr and Mrs Dalton on Johnson.

R. H. Sechrest South Main Street F. F. Dickson Priscilla Club Lindsay Street Laura Wesson United Daughters of the Confederacy William R. Kester Woodrow Avenue Philomathean Club Howard Hartzell Guilford Avenue Carter Dalton Johnson Street

Trinity Church to Host The Big Broadcast Event at Trinity High

Trinity M E church Young People's department sponsors The Big Broadcast at Trinity High School Friday evening November 6. Performers include Vera Smith Roy Padgett Bob Murray plus readings piano numbers and a Negro quartet from Fairview Street Church. Admission charged with proceeds aiding church youth work.

Trinity Church Group Trinity High School Young People’s Department Trinity M. E. Church Vera Smith Roy Padgett Bob Murray Nancy Lee Fulp Wavel Browne Nancy Barker Ruth Coltrane Marie Nichols Fielding Kearns Paul Wayne John Andrews High Point Fairview Street Trinity Church

Ace-Hi Bridge Club Hosts Pleasant Tea at Wright Home

Ace-Hi Bridge Club and guests gathered yesterday at Mrs. BE Wright’s Homestead Avenue home. Two tables of contract bridge played against fall floral decor. Mrs. Steve Ingram won the top score, receiving a bridge table cover set, while Mrs. Lloyd Sheetz earned the towels as honor award. Houseguest Mrs. John Foushee of San Antonio, Texas received dusting powder from the hostess. A salad plate and accompaniments followed for attendees including Mesdames G. M. Mitchell, Z L Walster, A. M. Hoskins and John Foushee.

BE. A. Wright Homestead Avenue Steve Ingram Lloyd Sheetz John Foushee San Antonio Tex Harry Culler Mesdames G. M. Mitchell Z L Walster A. M. Hoskins

Grade Representatives And School Faculty Entertained At Party

Mrs. D. R. Setliff hosted an informal party for Johnson Street school grade representatives and faculty from 3:30 to 5 on Tuesday at her home 1516 Johnson Street. Miss Ivey Paylor spoke on duties of a grade representative and a social hour followed with refreshments served to numerous guests.

D. R. Setliff Johnson Street Parent-Teacher Association Johnson Stree Ivey Paylor

Women Of Moose Meet In Moose Hall Last Night

The Women of the Moose chapter held its regular meeting in the Moose hall last evening with Mrs. Mabel Been presiding as senior regent. A lengthy business session followed and refreshments were served by Mesdames Mary Edwards and Reta Webbe.

The Moose Chapter Moose Hall Mabel Been Mary Edwards Reta Webbe

Magdalen Rebekah Lodge Plans Friday Meeting

Magdalen Rebekah Lodge M announces a regular session Friday at 7 30 o clock in their hall on East Commerce Street. Full attendance is expected from the membership.

Magdalenbekah Lodge Regu East Commerce Street

W. W. Wood Feted On His Birthday

A birthday supper was held November 8 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Wood in honor of Mr. Wood turning 62. Attendees included family members and relatives of the Wood, Marsh, Oglesby, Frazier, Cannon, Bundy, and Frazer households, with several youngs and multiple generations present.

W. M. Wood W. H. Wood Lillie Virginia Wood Claud Wood Little Dorothy Nancy Donald Oglesby Belna Jean Frazier Gloria Ann Marsh Betty Jo Bundy Billy David Wood

Child Study Groups Schedule Friday Sessions

Joint meetings of city schools' child study groups are set for Friday morning and afternoon with Dr. Bess N. Rosa, child psychologist at the Woman's College, Greensboro, speaking at both sessions. At ten o'clock Friday morning the events will begin.

Bess N. Rosa Woman's College Greensboro Ray, Elm Oak Hill Johnson Street Elm Street Emma Blair Ada Blair Cloverdale Brentwood W. L. Edwards Parent- Teacher Council

Marian Martin Pattern 9086 for versatile frock

Marian Martin announces Pattern 9086 a chic frock suitable for school business or home wear. The design features dash sleeves yokes and collar with a pleated skirt and decorative darts. includes a Complete Diagrammed Sew Chart and fabric guidance. Order details specify sizes 14 through 42 and 15 cent pattern price with option book at 15 cents.

Marian Martin

Lexington Couple Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary

Special to the Enterprise Lexington November 5 A. W. Honeycutt and wife mark 25 years with an informal 4 to 6 pm tea at their home. About 75 guests attended with contests for best costume and prizes. out of town guest Mrs. H. C. Walker of High Point joined the celebration.

Lexington A. W. Honeycutt Fletcher Wall Honeycutt Cabell Philpott Camille Hunt J. F. Spruill Camille Mountcastle Frances Louise McKay Dorothy Helen Spruill H. C. Leonard Kearney Parker Leonard Odell Younts E. H. Easter Forrest Nifong Freedie Fred Everhart Z. V. Dillon H. C. Walker High Point

Halloween Party Beats for Loyal Workers Class

Mrs John Craver and Mrs W L Cripliver hosted a Halloween party for the Loyal Workers class of First M E Church and many visitors at the Craver home on North State Street. Guests were greeted by Mrs Roby Freedle amid summer flowers and Halloween novelties.

John Craver W. L. Cripliver M. E. Church North State Street Roby Freedle

Community Health Notes From Burrus Memorial Hospital

Several local residents show improvement after weeks of treatment at Burrus Memorial hospital. Mrs. C J Sears travels to New Hill North Carolina for illness in her mother Mrs C R Barker. Miss Elizabeth New recovering after appendectomy last week. Rev T A Williams also improving after weeks ill at Burrus Memorial hospital. Mrs J Morris and Mrs R A Sheloff return from New York City. Mrs John Foushee visiting from San Antonio at Mrs Harry Culler's home. Mrs John T Ellis sidelined by sprain from a fall. Miss Polly Hoskins recovering from operation yesterday at Burrus Memorial hospital.

C. J. Sears West Bay Street New Hill N. C C. R. Barker Elizabeth New Burrus Memorial Hospital J. A. Morris Brentley Circle John Foushee San Antonio, Tex Harry Culler John T. Ellis Polly Hoskins Lindsay Street T. A. Williams Mary Alice Sheloff R. A. Sheloff New York City

Hallowe'en Party at Greensboro Highway Hostess Home

On Thursday evening Miss Caroline Smith entertained many of her little friends at a Hallowe'en party at her Greensboro highway home. The house was decorated with pumpkins and seasonal novelties. Guests wore masks and prizes went to Miss Betty Ward and Grant Revelle for best costumes. Five minute dates and games filled the evening before refreshments were served.

Caroline Smith Greensboro Highway Betty Ward Grant Revelle

Local Families Share News and Visits This Week

Mrs A O Grant and others from High Point visited Mr R H Hardy. Jerry Palmer, son of Mr and Mrs L O Kearns, is improving from illness. Families from Winston-Salem, Salisbury, Shelby, Greensboro and Valdese spent weekends with relatives.

A. O. Grant I. W. Watson H. C Walker High Point R. H. Hardy Jerry Palmer L. O. Kearns W. C. Goings Salisbury Charles EB. Williams and Paul and Charles Ellis Shelby James E. Williams J. E. Palmer Vestal Palmer Greensboro Burke Craver John Craver Roby Freedle Bethesda Barbara Jean Berry Goings M. M. Craver Winston-Salem S. C. Hege Reece Goings Valdese T. T. Goings Mary Ella Newsom N.C A. EE. Brannock, Jr

Cecil School Hallowe'en Party Delights Pupils and Guests

Pupils and many visitors enjoyed a Dallowe'en party hosted by Cecil school’s Parent-Teacher association on Friday. Each grade performed a stunt with teachers delivering the evening’s most enjoyable act. Raymond Ward Jr. won a candy prize in the masked parade for best costume. Bingo fishing and other games filled the night.

Cecil School Raymond Ward, Jr

Mrs Glenn Perry Honored At Thoma High Bride

A bridge luncheon in Thomasville honored Mrs Glenn Gray Perry, the High Point bride formerly Adelaide Williamson. Guests from High Point and nearby cities attended. W B Tomlinson won a crystal relish dish for high score and a cream and sugar set went to Mrs G T. Additional attendees included Sheil Williamson and several local social figures.

Glenn Perry Thoma Thomasville John R. Perry W. B Tomlinson G. T Tomlin Perry Mra Sheil Williamson D. C Mesdames , Co F. Finch Clyde T. Alexander Wal Ralph Wilson Alvah G. Smith J. F. G Long, Jr Frank Hassler W. EB. Tomil Thomasville Mrs. Red High Point

Kernersville Brides Honor Attractive Bridge

Kernersville on November 6 honored Mesdames J R Blackwell Jr Fred Vance and Richard Whitaker recent brides. A party at Mrs Justice home featured roses dahlias and a bridge game with twelve tables and bridal tallies. Prizes included Madeira pillow cases blankets and crystal bowls amid a cream and sugar set and linens.

Kernersville Mesdames J. R. Blackwell, Jr Fred Vance Richard Whitaker J. T. Justice, Sr M. V. King John Staples E. P. Whitaker Gilmer Smith Jim Spears Blackwell Vance Whitaker Charles McMichael, Jr Winston-Salem Margaret Beard

Mrs Fagg entertains brides and guests at Mountain Street

Mrs Ralph R Fagg hosted a fall reception at her Mountain Street home honoring Mesdames Fred Vance and J R Blackwell Jr recent brides. Prizes included a crystal vase second high water set silver pieces and a handkerchief guest prize for Mrs L J Arnold of Lake City Florida.

Ralph R. Fagg Mountain Street Fred Vance J. R. Blackwell, Jr Vv. V. Vaughan Carl Kerner Blackwell Vance L. J. Arnold Lake City Florida Fagg

Flora McDonald College Alumnae Entertain Members

Flora McDonald College Alumnae Chapter met Monday evening at 312 South Hamilton Street with nine members present. Mrs. J. C. Hill presided as retiring president and Miss Myrtle Titman read minutes. Anna Elisabeth Kearns was elected president, Nancy Hill became secretary treasurer, and refreshments followed. Mrs. G L Reynolds, recently treated at Burrus Memorial hospital, is improving.

Flora McDonald College J. C. Hill South Hamilton Street Hill Myrtle Titman Anna Elisabeth Kearns Nancy Hill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Madeline Hoover E. M. Knox EB. M. Knox Coats Moffitt’s North Main Lydia E. Pinkham J. L. Peace G. W. Peace Ace-Hi Bridge Club W. W. Wood Enterprise Stern Department W. 18Th St R. E. Biles Vicks VA Miss Cuiston Fred J. R. Blackwell Sam Vance, Jr J. R. Sr J. T.R. Paddison George Mer Smith Chester M Vaughan Tom Stuart Ner M. BE. Fagg Tom Street Brian Ma Spears T. M. Robertswell Richard Larkin Bellamy Misses Sallieshall Amelia Sulton Sarah Deaton G. L. Reynolds Beauty Shop Nat Walker Hart Drug Store
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