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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1936

Page

6

Haworth Addresses D A R Chapter Meeting Audience

Byron Haworth local attorney spoke at the Alexander Martin chapter D A R meeting held yesterday at Miss Mary Simmons home on Rockford road. He urged constitutional amendments reflecting modern needs and noted four wars and 21 amendments.

Byron Haworth Alexander Martin Mary Simmons Rockford Road Mesdames L. G. Robichauz W. D. Simmons, Jr H. B. Robertson M. A. Lackey Tom MacKensie Joe Snyder Clyde Farley Mr. Haworth Uni States Thomas J

Wesley Memorial Adult Division Banquet Scheduled Tonight

An adult division banquet at Wesley Memorial Church in the basement begins at 6 30 p m tonight. The Peacock class cooks the steak dinner served by men with plans for musical numbers telegrams and fellowship readings from church officials.

Wesley Memorial J. A. Johnson H. M. Swann Bruce Craven Church School W. W. Peele Greensboro

Marian Martin Kiddie Frock Pattern 6089

Advertisement for Marian Martin Pattern 9089 for childrens frocks in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. Describes two sleeve lengths, contrasting collar and trim, five pleats, and fabric options. Order details include 15 cents per pattern and 25 cents for the book, with address to The Enterprise Pattern Department, New York.

Marian Martin Lew Marian Martin Enterprise Pattern Department 18Th St New York N. Y

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

The Y W C A board meets Thursday at the Hut at 7 30 p m. Friday features several gatherings: Industrial committee at Mrs R B Lafferty Louise avenue 3 30 p m Canterbury club at Mrs Hoke Bullard 1104 Forest Hill drive Laura Weston chapter U D C at Mrs William R Kester 323 Woodrow avenue 3 30 p m Emerywood Country club hosts the Duke Carolina dinner dance at 7 30 p m with Anna Ray Moore and her orchestra Reservations due by Friday noon E H Blackard pastor of Wesley Memorial to attend and be introduced by the toastmaster women’s classes to read resolutions of appreciation to the men A large crowd expected despite weather as the event is in the church basement.

Y. W. C. Board of Directors Sela Y. W. CO. A. Industrial Committee Lafferty Louise Avenue Canterbury Club Hoke Bullard Forest Hill Drive Laura Weston United Daughters of the Confederacy William R. Kester Woodrow Avenue Emerywood Country Club Anna Ray Moore E. H. Blackard Wesley Memorial Church J. F. Hayden

Thompson to Wed Burlington Girl in Front Street Church

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Earl Kirkman announce the marriage of their daughter Virginia Harris to Robert Floyd Thompson on Wednesday November 25 1936 at eight o clock at Front Street Methodist Church Burlington North Carolina Miss Kirkman is a Burlington social favorite and Mr Thompson a former Burlington resident and shoe store manager now with Bell Shoe in Greensboro and a member of the Greensboro A B club.

Lewis Earl Kirkman Virginia Harris Robert Floyd Thompson Front Street Methodist Church Burlington North Carolina Kirkman Burlington Society Thompson Thompson Shoe Store Greensboro Bell Shoe Store A. B. Club

Pageant Of Wedding Gowns At Thomasville Friday

A wedding gown pageant will be held at the Main Street school auditorium in Thomasville Friday night November 13 at eight. It is hosted by the Janie Tuttle Missionary Society of the Main Street M B Church with Mrs. Ralph Wilson as arrangements chairman. The event will feature gowns and second day dresses from various periods and invites High Point residents to attend.

Main Street Thomasville Janie Tuttle

Rankin Rites Held for A J Rankin Farm Loan Leader

Funeral services were held today for Andrew J. Rankin 77 longtime secretary treasurer of the Gastonia National Farm Loan Association who died yesterday after a sudden illness.

Andrew J. Rankin Gastonia National Farm Loan Association

Dance Series Sponsored by Greensboro Junior Women’s Club

The Greensboro Junior Women’s Club is backing a Friday night cabaret dance series at the King Cotton hotel with Tal Henry and his orchestra providing the music. The first event drew a young Greensboro crowd and the upcoming Friday night aims to attract an even larger turnout with a Duke Carolina football game tribute. High Point attendees can reserve tables by contacting the King Cotton hotel.

Greensboro King Cotton Hotel Tal Henry High Point

Elm Street P T A Hears Dr Andrews Discuss Report Cards

Elm Street P T A heard Dr. T Wingate Andrews, city schools superintendent, explain that the report card should engage pupil parent and teacher and highlight difficulties for lower grade students. John Huff discussed school immunizations while a program of music and drama complemented the meeting.

Elm Street P.T. A T. Wingate Andrews Elm Street Parent-Teacher Association Andrews John Huff City Department of Health Henry Soyars Frank Tucker Margaret Chatfield Helen Butler H. P. Morrison

Mrs. Kenneth Redman Hosts Wednesday Book Club Luncheon

Mrs. Kenneth Redman entertained members of the Wednesday Book Club at a regular luncheon and program at her Woodland drive home. Mrs. F F Dickson spoke on Plantation Homes Along the Cape Fear River, describing old Southern houses tied to Revolutionary days. Attendees included Mesdames Taplin, Thomas, Clark, Laferty, Collier Ellis, and the hostess.

Kenneth Redman Wednesday Book Club Woodland Drive F. F. Dickson Cape Fear River Fred Thomas C. Clark R. 8. Lafferty Collier Ellis Mrs. Redman

Miss Bloomberg Feted On Birthday With Surprise Party

Miss Mabel Bloomberg was honored at a surprise party hosted at her sister Mrs. R B Flynt's home. Friends gathered to celebrate her birthday with bridge played at three tables amid autumn leaves and yellow and white flowers in a fall setting.

Mabel Bloomberg R. B. Flynt Miss Bloomberg Bridge

All-Day Retreat Concludes Week of Prayer at Brinson Home

The final observance of Wesley Memorial M E church Week of Prayer is an all-day retreat at Brin-Wood the home of Mr and Mrs R L Brinson west of the city. The program runs 10:30 a m to 2:30 p m with sandwiches for lunch and transportation arranged by Mrs Forrest H Murray Women’s Auxiliary president.

Wesley Memorial M. E. Church Brin-Wood R. L. Brinson Forrest H. Murray Woman's Auxiliary

Burbank Garden Club Holds Meeting With Mrs Owens

Mrs Henry Grady Owens hosted the Burbank Garden Club yesterday with president Mrs Edgar Hartley presiding. Members discussed routine matters and heard about Soil Conservation Service pictures shown at the Greensboro Fair focusing on Deep River area. Christmas party was planned for December 16 at 3 PM at Mrs L R Stewart's home with sixteen members and two visitors present.

Henry Grady Owens Burbank Garden Club Edgar Hartley Edgar Whitener Greensboro Fair Soil Conservation Service Deep River Section L. R. Stewart Mary Price J. W. Thompson Martha Sellenger Hendersonville Owens

Week-End Parties Planned for Visiting Young Set

A sequence of social events is arranged for five visiting young women from Charlotte Henderson Kinston Louisville and Kinston hosted by local Miss Katharine Kearns and Miss Helen Marie Sheloff. The festivities begin with an open house tonight at 1104 North Main Street followed by a dinner hosted by Miss Kearns Friday. The group will attend Carolina Duke football in Chapel Hill Saturday then a Robert E Lee hotel dinner dance in Winston-Salem. The weekend ends with a buffet supper Sunday at the Sheloffs North Main Street home.

Emily Sebril Charlotte Anne Peace Henderson Della Copeland Kinston Katherine Kearns Gretchen Collinge Louisville Sarah Copeland Helen Marie Sheloff North Main Street Miss Kearns Hillcrest Drive Carolina- Duke Chapel Hill Winston-Salem Robert E. Lee Miss Sheloff Billy Sheloff

Artist Discusses Water-Color Work In Lecture Here

Stephen Lane spoke at the City Library under Garden Club sponsorship about water-color history from prehistoric cave work to modern American styles. He noted Rembrandt and other masters used water-color before oil and compared British and American methods. Martha Trimble won the high score prize, with consolation going to Mrs. Dan Smith, as birthday gifts and a repast followed the lecture.

Stephen Lane Garden Club Council Lane Rembrandt Martha Trimble Dan Smith Flynt

Night flying dominates U S air travel and routes

Forty percent of daily airline mileage occurs at night while the United States controls about 90 percent of the world's lighted airways, highlighting nighttime efficiency and broad navigation coverage.

United States

Lend A Hand Club Presents Here She Comes Play

The Highland Community Hall hosts the Night group of the Highland Lend A Hand club on Saturday November 14 at 7 30 for a three act play Here She Comes with cast Artie McDowell Edith Cribbs Rachel Yarborough Belle Campbell Virginia Broadwell Virgie Lance Clyde Tipton Ernest Clewis Nora Collins. Humorous readings by Billy Welch tap dancing by Jack Suttonfield and spirituals by the American League colored quartet will also be featured. Public invitation extended for an evening of entertainment.

Highland Community Hall Highland Lend-A-Hand Club Artie McDowell Edith Cribbs Rachel Yarborough Belle Campbell Virginia Broadwell Virgie Lance Clyde Tipton Ernest Clewis Nora Collins Billy Welch Jack Suttonfield American League Colored Quartet

Jewish Women’s Study Group Anniversary Meeting

The Jewish Women’s Study Group held its anniversary meeting at Tobiason Parkway home with sixteen guests. Ben Herman presided a brief business session, then Armistice program followed with Mrs. Harry Hap presenting current events. Rabbi H. W. of B’Nai Israel spoke on Peace.

Point Council of Jewish Tobiason Parkway Ben Herman Harry Hap Lou Braht H. W B’nai Israel Synagogue

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. C. Haworth Minnie P. Vail Dave Yow William Jarrell Crossmore J. E. Kirkman J. W. Austin Marian Martin Kiddie Robert F. Thompson A. J. Rankin Jr. Woman's Club Burbank Fereas Vicks Va Are Baker’s Shoe Store South Main Street Lend-A-Hand Club Jewish Women’s Study Group Nat Walker Hart Drug Store First National Bank RED Heart IDEAL KOTEX Hollingsworth Wachovia Bank Bade COATS BA Sienna
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