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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1939

Page

6

Tre Nous Club Hosts Bi-Weekly Meet At Rankin Home

The Entre ss Club held a regular meeting at Mrs. A. M. Rankin’s Church Street home with four tables of Bos stock in play and a salad course served by Mrs. Rankin. Visitors included Mrs. L. H. Pyle of Baltimore and Mesdames Oscar Kearns J. E. Marsh R. H. Sechrest. Members listed: L. R. Terry B. S. Cummings Howard Hartzell Gurney Kearns C. B. Overman F. N. Tate Z. I. Walser E. H. Blackard G. J. Humphreys C. K. E. Shelff H. N. Phillips.

Tre Nous Club Vs. A.M. Rankin A. M. Rankin Church Street Entress Club Rankin L. H. Pyle Baltimore Oscar Kearns J. E. Marsh R. H. Sechrest L. R. Terry B. 8. Cummings Howard Hartzell Gurney Kearns C. B. Overman F. N. Tate Z. I. Walser E. H. Blackard G. J. Humphrey

Ingram Hosts Household Arts Club Meeting at Jones Street

Fred L. Ingram entertains members and visitors of the Household Arts Club at her Jones Street home. C F Grissom presided brief business, a new quilt for a needy family was planned, and a Thanksgiving food basket was arranged with Mrs. John T. Ellis to select and deliver it.

Fred L. Ingram Jones Street C. F. Grissom John T. Ellis Mesdames H. H. Beeson W. M. Griffith Scott McGill Ashebygro Mesdames C. F. Grissom Sam Dutton N. BE. Russell W. D. Sale, Sr C. F. Ellington J. R. Montgomery Minnie Hinkle J. H. Womble

Sara Stone Bride At Go Party Here

Clarence Malpass honored Miss Sara Stone at a bingo party held at her Carrick home. White chrysanthemums adorned the décor as eight bingo games ran with prizes to Miss Carol Brewer, Mrs. Wayne Kearns and Miss Annie Morris. Refreshments followed hosted by the hostess with her mother Mrs. J Lee Stone assisting. Unreadable guest names include Clarence Malpass, W. P. Ard, Buck Stone, Paul Brigman, and others.

Irs Clarence Malpass Sara Carrick Ue Carol Brewer Me Kearns Annie J Lee Stone Clarence Malipass W. P.ard W. B. Davis Buck Stone N Morris Paul Brigman Rege Hutchens Wayne Kearns Donree Setzer Elaine Korn Mary Irene Robertson Je Boles Marion Leonard Ol Brewer Elizabeth Swiggett Jorie Foster Margaret Deal Magnin Ann Bulla Katherine Malpass

Susannah Wesley Class Meeting at Ley Memorial Church

The Susannah Wesley class met in the church basement with about 60 persons present. S. G. Williamson presided over a brief business session and routine matters were discussed. Miss Welborn led the main program followed by a round table discussion, and a portrait of Ann Wesley was displayed for future classroom use. Mrs Embree H. Black gave a talk on the life of the famous woman for whom the class is named.

Susannah Wesley Ley Memorial Church Therch Irs S. G. Williamson Press

Football Fans To Celebrate At Club Dance Tomorrow

Football fans plan a post game dance at Emerywood Country Club after the Carolina Duke clash in Durham. Supporters from both teams anticipate celebrations or ribbing if the game ends tie. John Peddicord and his Winston Salem orchestra will provide music with football themed decorations. Dress will be optional due to players attending the game.

Emerywood Country Club Duke Durham Carolina John Peddicord Winston-Salem

Allred-Harmon Vows Announced

Miss Mamie Isabelle Allred and Glenn William Harmon married in Danville Virginia. The bride, a Gray's Chapel graduate, wore grotto blue with a black trim coat. Harmon, son of Mrs. W. A. Jennings, attended Randleman Area schools and Worthville High. They will reside with the Kirkmans in Worthville.

Gray's Chapel High School Harmon W. A. Jennings Worthville Mervin Harmon Cedar Falls Franklinville Randleman High School Virginia City Junius Kirkman Roy

Three Octo Club Members Honored At Surprise Birthday

Mrs. Arthur Dickens hosted the Octo Club at the Gibson Club Room to honor three members Miss Magna Allen Mesdames Bill Snotherly and Harry Brooks with a surprise birthday party Tuesday evening. Bridge dominated the evening with several guests and new member Miss Barbara Courtney.

Arthur Dickens Octo Club Gibson Club Magna_ Allen Bill Snotherly Harry Brooks Lee Sherrill Barbara Courtney Margaret Hamlin Curtis Newton

DAR Postponed Meeting in Thomasville With Mrs J E Lambeth

The Alexander Martin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at Mrs James E Lambeth Sr home on Randolph Street in Thomasville Tuesday afternoon November 21. The session was postponed from last week with associate hostesses and Thomasville members assisting.

Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution James E. Lambeth Randolph Street Thomasville Mrs. Lambeth Mesdames J. R. Blair T. Austin Finch G. Marshall Hoover John R. Myers George D. Finch F. 8. Lambeth Vann Stringfield Berta Gray

Church of God serves Saturday chicken supper

The Church of God mission group will serve a chicken supper Saturday from 4 to 8 pm at the parsonage 1111 East Commerce Street. Menu includes fried chicken gravy pastry mashed potatoes cole slaw pie and coffee. A reasonable plate charge will fund the sponsoring group's treasury.

Church of God _ mission group East Commerce Street

Miss Betty Hunt Murray to Spend Weekend with Murray Family

Betty Hunt Murray arrives this afternoon to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Murray on Parkway. The Hollins College student near Roanoke Va attends weekend events with family.

Betty Hunt Murray Forrest Murray Parkway Miss Murray Hollins College Roanoke

Ace Of Clubs And Fine Arts Meeting Held At Thomasville

Mrs Paul Hassler entertained Ace of Clubs members at her Thomasville home with three tables of bridge. R K Farrington won traveling kit while Alvah Boyles took second prize. Lucille Kirkpatrick claimed visitors prize sachets. refreshments served to club members and guests.

Vernon Snyder Walter Rapp J. F. Garner Alvah Boyles W. E. Tomlinson G. T. Alexander W. G. Smith R. K. Parrington Nat Walker Lillian Robertson Lucille Kirkpatrick

Artist Charles Farrell Speaks on Modern Photography at Woman's Club

Mrs. Allen Surratt presided over the Fine Arts Department meeting as associate hostesses welcomed guest speaker Charles Farrell from Greensboro. Farrell discussed modern photography trends and shared illustrated work from the book Tobe by Stella Gentry Sharpe, plus moving pictures from state trips.

Mesdames R. D. Bevan Charles F. Phillips Margaret Thompson Woman's Club Charles Farrell Greensboro Tobe Stella Gentry Sharpe Chapel Hill

Jamestown Women Meet With Bundy and Book Club News

The Jamestown Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Bundy's home with president Mrs. Williard presiding. Debates and reports covered Missionary News Bulletin and "Enlarging the Horizon of the Protestant Church." The Modern Book Club discussed Doctor Here's Your Hat with W. A. White Jr. as speaker. Hoy W. Yarborough Jr. born November 13 at Guilford General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Hoy Yarborough formerly Miss Mabel Ferree of Archdale.

Woman's Missionary Society of Jamestown Corina Hendrix J. R. Armstrong C. M. Bundy Modern Book Club R. V. Hayworth Armfield Alice Scott W. A. White, Jr Joseph Jergen C. W. Poston Hoy Yarborough Hoy W., Jr Guilford General Hospital

State economy drive prompts washroom thrift signs

In Raleigh on November 16, signs in government washrooms urge minimal soap use to cut costs. The Enterprise Bureau notes the move aims to fund teachers, signaling budget tightening across North Carolina.

Henry Averill Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh North Carolina

Raleigh Superintendent Rejects Night High School Game

Claude F. Gaddy, Raleigh's superintendent of public schools, says sports are for students and refuses to schedule the Raleigh Durham game as a night affair. He argues an afternoon game is safer for student travel than a nighttime event.

Claude F. Gaddy Raleigh Gaddy Durham

Governor Hoey and Smith Discuss Possible Succession

The Greensboro law graduate and state bar admittee attended a church event with Governor Clyne R. Hoey and Willis Smith. A congregant jokingly suggested Hoey become preacher, while Smith offered influence with the Bishop to aid Hoey's hiring, though no deal was concluded.

Clyne R. Hoey Willis Smith Hoey Mr. Smith

Senator Umecead invites legislature to Carolina Virginia game

State Senator John Umecead plans a Thanksgiving Day gathering at Chapel Hill for all members of the State Senate to attend the Carolina Virginia football game. He made the invitation in the last Senate session and recently wrote to remind colleagues of the bid.

John Umecead Chapel Hill Senate

Kindergarten Pupils Study Paintings and Visit Library Exhibit

Mrs. W. G. Kirkman’s kindergarten pupils studied famous paintings and made attractive booklets on works such as The Age of Innocence and The Blue Boy. Mrs. E. M. Dudley led a visit to the library to view children's books, dolls, and the Books Around the World display with world flags.

W. G. Kirkman Rabbitt Stewart E. M. Dudley

Caffey Favored as Sole Major Candidate in Sixth District Primary

Major L. P. McLendon predicts John Caffey will be the only major candidate from Guilford in the 1940 Sixth District Congressional primary. He notes previous Greens boro High Point feud blocked a united county front in the first primary.

John Caffey Guilford L. P. McLendon State Board of Elections Greensboro High Point

Speedy Shuckin’ Milford Farmer Claims High Husking Pace

Clyde Jones a farmer near Milford boasted he husked 53 ears a minute for 10 hours and packed 256 bushels in a day. Jones is a three time Dickinson County husking champion.

Speedy Shuckin Milford Clyde Jones Here Jones Dickinson County

Robertson and Phillips in Senior's Golf Final

Pinehurst news notes F. C. Robertson and Howard Phillips reached the final of the Senior's Golf tournament at Pinehurst. Robertson defeated Dr. C. D. Brooks of Detroit 4 and 3 yesterday, while Phillips beat M. L. Feary of Garden City 3 and 2.

Robertson Phillips Pinehust

Laurinburg Merchants Elect New Secretary

Laurinburg merchants name David Wilson of Burnsville former Asheville resident as secretary succeeding Mrs. Bess Monroe in a Nov 17 ballot.

Merchants Laurinburg Laurinburg Merchants Association David Wilson Burnsville Asheville Bess Monroe

Successor to Mundelein to Be Named Soon

Vatican City November 17 Cardinal Mundelein’s successor as Chicago archbishop will likely be named by Pope Pius XII at a secret consistory set for December 11. The announcement says only bishops and archbishops will be named at this consistory, not cardinals.

Vatican City George Cardinal Mundelein Chicago Pius

First Woman Attorney to Work for North Carolina AG

Miss Cornelia McKimmon of Raleigh becomes the first regular female attorney in the North Carolina Attorney General office. She starts today to codify the state's statutes, announced by Attorney General Harry McMullan yesterday.

North Carolina Cornelia McKimmon Raleigh Harry McMullan Miss McKimmon Reve

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Usehold Arts Club Ss Sara Stone Nors Wesley Group Moffitt's Mii N. Main Octo DAR J. E. Lambeth Church OF God Group Mary Lewis Millis Margaret Hayworth University of North Carolina Addie Herndon Velma Myers East Green Street Burrus Memorial Hospital T. H. Bundy Hoy Yarborough, JR Meredith Meredith College Dorothy Green Danville Ogbomosho Nigeria West Africa Aileen Snow Maplewood N. J Edna Earle Coggins Inman Kathleen Jackson Elizabeth City Ella Eddins Jackson Heights L. L Helen Canaday Frieda Culberson Bebe Dickenson Kinston Dorothy Butler Cherryville Anna Elizabeth Powell Wallace Nancy Brewer Wake Forest Capital Shorts Nue Tiang Ea Ieee Cardinal Mundelein Mordunes Sunshine A. J. Brows Walker Street N. C R. G. Gune Montlieu Ave E. M. Wehry Sixth Street A. J. Brown R. G. Gunn Er. M. Webry Charis Cor Allentown Pup Scotty Flower Lodine Animal Family Swan the Bargain Center Merit Shoes Willard South Main Street High Point, N.C
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