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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1938

Page

6

Tuesday Contract Club Entertained At Emerywood Club

The Tuesday Contract club gathered at Emerywood country club hosted by Mrs Herman Smith for an Italian spaghetti supper. Guests at four tables included Mrs W E Mitchell who won the top score prize towels, with Mesdames McAnally Freeze Moffitt Washburn Slate Lovelace Kirkman Foscue Davis and the hostess completing the group.

Emerywood Club Herman Smith W. E. Mitchell Mrs. Mitchell Charles McAnally E. W. Freeze, Jr James S. Moffitt Jesse Washburn Ralph Slate James B. Lovelace 0. A. Kirkman Henry Foscue Philip Davis Mrs. Smith

Altrusa Club Celebrates Seventh Anniversary in High Point

District officers Eva Wall and Marjorie McIver of Winston-Salem attended as guests for the High Point Altrusa club birthday banquet at the Sheraton. Civic leaders and former Altrusans joined about fifty attendees as O Arthur Kirkman praised the club’s work and discussed future plans including a football team tribute and an upcoming Salisbury event.

Altrusa Club Eva Wall Marjorie Mcliver Winston-Salem Altrusa High Point Club Sheraton Hotel W. F. Bailey George T. Wood Anne Byerly Altrusans Catherine Jane Mary Jo Ryan J. F. Hayden J. E. Kirkman Carrie McGirt Miller Hillhouse Ruth Schiffman Olive Lambeth Greensboro Club Gertrude Knowles H. T. Hethcock Thomasville Little Mary Lane Ballard Clara Craven Louise Wrenn O. Arthur Kirkman H. P. T. and D. Railroad T. R. Ballard Lucille Goldston Johnston Anne Albright Miss Albright Lillian Massey Low Wrenn Alice Dickerson Nancy K. Poston Hazel Jason Lois Welborn Mary Ballard Zillah R. Hopkins Gene Y. W. GC Point Aften Salisbury Point Club Oriana B. Jan Elwood Louise Wrennning Gilbert Muse Altrum Marjorie Mciver Huntington West Va

Mrs Harold Boehlert speaks at YWCA World Fellowship meet

Mrs Harold Boehlert of Guilford College told the YWCA November luncheon how early global education can foster world fellowship. She cited kindness from strangers during world travels and described how exchanges with French Italian Japanese and Hindu youths sparked international awareness in her classroom.

Harold Boehlert Ywca World Fellowship Guilford College Boehblert Tokyo China Java Jerusalem Cairo Lucerne Boehlert Carter Dalton R. T. Amos Charles McAnally A. G. Douglas H. I. Coffield Zillah R. Hopkins

Miss Bennett Hosts Shower for Bride-Elect Miss Iveigh

Miss Mary Elizabeth Bennett entertained at the Gibson club rooms with a miscellaneous bridal shower for Miss Grace Iveigh, bride-elect of I Edward Johnson of Greensboro and Thomasville. Guests included Misses Iveigh Louise Edwards Hazel Stuart Mary Lou Moore Helen Cox Dorothy Williams and Loretta Nichols with prizes awarded to top scorers and rummy winner, served with green and white iced treats.

Grace Iveigh I. Edward Johnson Greensboro Thomasville Mary Elizabeth Bennett Gibson Club Rooms Dorothy Williams Mary Elizabeth Stout Mabel Ingram Miss Iveigh Mary Louise Irene Iveigh Louise Edwards Hazel Stuart Mary Lou Moore This City Helen Cox Elizabeth Amburn Loretta Nichols Mary Kenney Edith Helms Mesdames J.C. Wilson T. B. Bennett Maggie Johnson

Marmola Tablets Promoted For Fat Loss

An advertisement urges fat persons to use Marmola Prescription Tablets four daily with sensible eating to reduce fat linked to hypothyroidism. It claims over thirty years on the market and more than twenty million boxes distributed, notes the product is not a universal cure and that a physician should be consulted for diagnosis.

Meeting of High Point Eastern Star Notes Thanksgiving Drive

The High Point chapter No. 106 Eastern Star held a meeting at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Ruth Williams presiding. Members collected articles for the Thanksgiving box to be donated to the Masonic and Eastern Star Home in Greensboro and noted the Seventh District meeting December 3 in Asheboro at Park Street school with a banquet highlighting the event.

Masonic and Eastern Star Greensboro High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Ruth Williams Asheboro Park Street

A. A. U. W. Meeting Rescheduled To Tuesday Night

The local Ameri can Association of University Women chapter postpones its next meeting from Monday to Tuesday night due to a scheduling conflict with a High Point college lecture. The open gathering begins at 7 30 in the Friends annex and all interested persons are invited.

The American Association of University Women H. A. White High Point College Friends Annex

Evening bridge party at Emerywood Country Club

Social calendar notes an 8 p m bridge party for Emerywood Country Club adult members at the clubhouse with advance reservations. A 5 30 p m camp supper is planned for Westtown College alumni and others on Archdale Friends Church grounds with Mr and Mrs E F Raiford as guests to show slides.

Westtown College Westtown Archdale Friends Church E. F. Raiford

Local students and relatives plan holiday visits this week

Teachers and students head home for Thanksgiving with families across several towns. Hildreth Gabriel arrives to stay with the Gabriel family at 511 Woodrow Avenue while Leslie Conrad and others travel from Lenoir Rhyne and Greensboro to join relatives for the holiday.

Hildreth Gabriel Taylorsville High School R. C. Gabriel Woodrow Avenue

Brentwood Nursery School P T A Weiner Roast Meeting

The Brentwood Nursery School P T A held a bi weekly social at 6 30 last Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Preston Hall on Green Street. Seventeen parents attended a weiner roast with coffee and accessories. Mrs C B Johnson and Mrs Roy Grissom shared stories.

Brentwood Nursery School Preston Hall Green Street

Mounted Troop Of Scouts To Have Ride Saturday

The Mounted Troop of Girl Scouts will ride at Sedgefield on Saturday evening. They should meet at the Presbyterian church before being driven to Sedgefield where horses will be provided. Fourteen Girl Scouts are registered as they work toward the horseman’s badge.

Sedgefield Presbyterian

Thanksgiving sunrise service at Lebanon Methodist church

The City Christian Endeavor Union announces an early morning Thanksgiving service at Lebanon Methodist Protestant church tomorrow at seven a m with a light breakfast. An unannounced speaker will address the service and all city C E societies are invited to attend. The Loyal Workers class will serve an oyster supper at North Main Street Baptist church Friday from five to seven o'clock.

Christian Endeavor Union Lebanon Methodist Protestant Church C. E Woyal North Main Street Baptist Church

Musical Program Presented Before Business Girls

The Business and Professional Girls club of the YWCA held a dinner meeting at the hut with about 25 attendees. Carl G N Cronstedt Mrs John Murphy Jr Miss Dorothy Hoskins and Fred Kimball performed. A birthday dinner invitation and plans for a civic clubs banquet were noted. A nominating committee was appointed for the next meeting.

Alma Andrews Carl G. N. Cronstedt John Murphy Dorothy Hoskins Fred Kimball City Schools Mr. Cronstedt Native Land Business and Professional Women's Club Civic Clubs Charlene Carter Blanche Beasley Kathleen Roser

Thanksgiving Day sermon on American ideals and heritage

The excerpt urges Americans to reflect on Thanksgiving and a 150 year heritage built by diverse people. It praises freedom, tolerance, and human dignity, honoring Washington and Lincoln as humble heroes and urging readers to ensure future generations inherit a stronger nation. It emphasizes gratitude, unity, and continued commitment to America's founding values.

America Washington Lincoln

Miss Yarborough Becomes Bride Of H A Varner In Thomasville

Norma Francis Yarborough of 1801 King Street wed Hoyle Armond Varner on Saturday November 19 1938 in Thomasville North Carolina. The ceremony was at 3 p.m. with Rev. C M Pickens officiating in a small gathering. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents at 1001 Tate Street.

Miss Yarborough H. A. Varner Thomasville H. W. Yarborough King Street Norma Francis Hoyle Armond Varner N. C C. M. Pickens Main Street Ehurch B. F. Garner B. F. Warner George Tate Edna Dorsett Lingie Jenkins R. L. Everhart High Point Tate Street

Estimated 7 Million Low Income Families Own Cars

The article estimates about seven million U S families earning under twenty dollars a week own automobiles, highlighting vehicle ownership among low income groups.

United States

Junior High Scouts Honor Faculty And Council Tea

Ten junior high Girl Scout members hosted a tea for about 25 guests in the home economics rooms. Honor guests included Mrs. David T. Yow and Mrs. E. H. Blacknard among others, with Miss Emily Herring leading the troop in attendance. Turley novelties and autumn fruit arrangements decorated the tables.

Girl Scout Council David T. Yow E. H. Blacknard R. A. Herring Charles F. Carroll, Jr Dona Nicholas Emily Herring Patrol Leaders’ Association Turkey

Mrs J E Slate Honored At Bridge Party

Mrs Joseph Esmond Slate, newly married, was guest of honor at a Gibson club bridge party hosted by Miss Pattie Glenn Mason. Five tables played, with prize bracelets and crystal dish awarded. refreshments featured green and white nuptial colors and silver slipper favors.

J E Slate Joseph Esmond Slate Helen Paschal Pattie Glenn Mason Gibson Jay Miga Ditsy Cash Blanche Beasley Slate Mesdames Slate John Mace Jack Hayes Steve Pleasant Winston-Salem Cora Stewart Foy Horton Evelyn Ballew Winford Hinkle William Gregory Misses Ditsy Cash Elva Grissom Sadie Doss Margaret Poole Ann Brewer Doris Pope Polly Moon Ida Clark Veramith Louise Brown Fallenstein Emmett Barker Greensboro Eva Mae Callahan

Silk Stockings Contain 50 Miles Of Silk

A remarkable claim notes that certain silk stockings hold as much as 50 miles of silk within their threads. The fact is presented as a curious detail about textile craftsmanship and fabric length.

Emerywood Ladies Bridge Event At Emerywood Club

The Emerywood Country Club hosted a bi weekly ladies bridge day with six tables in play. Mrs J H McCall won a double deck prize after a high cut, with Mesdames Howard Marsh and James B Lovelace assisting and refreshments served by club management. The evening bridge for members is set for Friday and reservations must be made with John C Abela by Friday morning.

Emerywood Country Club Mesdames Howard Marsh James B. Lovelace J. H. McCall Mesdames Howard Marsh E. E. Mendenhall, Jr W. E. Mitchell R. L. Brinson L. W. Flythe O. Hauschild A. A. Oliver E. G. Watkins Fred Whitescarver F. E. Moses Hal Davis C. 8. Beaver Roland Holton Awrence Matton Elizabeth Harriss Covington Thomas Turner Rodney Snow Paul W. Casey John Walker, Jr Valette J. Harriss Mesdamas E. A. Resch Bess Bass John C. Abela

Jackson Speaker at A B C Club

Dr W C Jackson administrative dean of the Woman s College UNC spoke to the American Business club on The South stressing that southern problems require cooperation among states not solution within a single state. Guests included Bil Price Joe Robinson Welch Harriss Phil Johnson Nat Director. Walter Crissman won the attendance prize.

W. C. Jackson Woman's College of the University of North Carolina American Business Club South

Dr. Slate Delivers Illustrated Alaska Talk to Moose Club

Dr. Esmond Slate spoke at the Loyal Order of Moose meeting about Alaska. He showed slides of government projects and explained their methods and purposes. He noted salmon exports far exceed platinum in value, challenging the notion Alaska’s resources are led by metal.

Esmond Slate Alaska the Loyal Order of Moose

Gasoline Taxes Payed At Rate Of 31.71 Dollars Per Second

A total of 31.71 dollars in gasoline taxes are paid every second of the year across state and federal levels. The figure highlights the combined tax burden from both government layers on fuel purchases.

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promotes Nervous Health

A vintage advisory touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted general tonic for women. It claims to build physical resistance, calm nerves, ease distress from functional disorders, and improve quality of life with herbal roots and herbs.

Lydia Pinkham

Alpha Theta Psi Entertained At November Meeting

The Alpha Theta Psi alumnae group at Hi Point College met Monday evening at Mrs. N Napier’s home on the Ston Salem highway with Mrs. John Jennings Jr as date hostess. Charlene Grimes Carter presided as Miss Lu Browne was ill. The group planned Coming Day and a December 19 Christmas party at Miss Unity Lindsay’s home and announced the college play and alumnae meeting during the social hour. Dainty Thanksgiving motifs were served. DAUGHTER BORN TO CHAS. G. CRAWFORDS. Mr and Mrs Charles G Crawford of 304 Chestnut Street announce the birth of a daughter on November 21 at their home yesterday morning.

Alpha Theta Psi Sorority Hi Point College N Napier ston-Salem John Jennings, Jr Napier Lu Browne Charlene Grimes Carter Miss Unity Lindsay Chas. G. Crawfords Charles G. Ford Chestnut Street A Daugh

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Lillian Stnssey Hazel Johnson Lucille Johnston Sos Fat Girl C. E S Rae Leslie Conrad Lenoir-Rhyne College Rev F. L. Conrad Lenoir- Rhyne-Catawba James Whitely Richmond, Va W. E. Hisey Shenandoah, Va Lucile Johnston Sunset Drive Misa Johnston Graham J. W. Harden Julia Rogers John Rogers Greenway Drive John C. Murphy, Jr Buffalo New York Evelyn Sharp Woman's College F. C. Sharp Carrick Avenue Catherine Coble Monroe Marguerite Murphy Waynesville Miss Murphy Miss Sharp Frances Lewis Atlanta Alice Lanier Smith North Main Street Baltimore Kelly Hospital Betsy Dupuy Davidson-Wake Forest Charlotte Jessie Frazier Coker College Hartsville D. C W. J. Frazier Montlieu Avenue Weiner Roast City C. E. Union Business Girls Yorth Carolina Evelyn Shepherd Catawba College Ellen H. Richards American Home Economics Association East Carolina Teachers College Gladys Strawn Marshville Phyllis Reid Hearne F. R. Hearne Phyllis Reid Walter Winehell Junior High Scouts Emerywood Ladies Bridge Dr. Slate Alpha Theta Psi Jonny Gilbert
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