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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1930
Page
8
Local society notes list meetings for several clubs and social groups during the week. Events include the Philomathean club at 3 PM Friday, many church and civic group gatherings, plus births announced and hospital updates on residents.
American motor buses are being used on new routes in Turkey, expanding service as transportation links improve. The move highlights cross border collaboration and broader coverage for travelers and goods.
Mrs Vera Smith hosts Miss Pauline Thorpe from Frerea North Carolina and many locals spend Thanksgiving with relatives and friends at homes across the area. Students Paul Shoaf Ruth Erford College and Miss Frances McCrary return from Duke and Duke Washington and Lee games while others travel to Belmont Tampa and Philadelphia for family gatherings.
In Asheboro on Friday evening Mrs W L Lambert entertained her duplicate bridge club honoring her sister Mrs Sedden Goode of Clinton and Miss Hannah Little of Reidsville. Prizes went to Mrs O L Presnell and Miss Mary Moffitt for high scores and to the honorees. A second Neville club gathering featured Mrs Ervin Frye as guest. Mrs Tom Myatt won high score and received a bridge book and deck of cards. A salad course followed.
Thursday afternoon Mrs Clar ence Crawford hosted her bridge club with guests Mesdames Tom Wiles Shelton Burkhead and Clarence Lovett Prizes were awarded to Mesdames Neely Hunter and Shelton Burkhead in a social afternoon of cards.
A delightful birthday party was held on Saturday for eight year old Miss Alice Burkhead, enjoyed by twenty young friends.
In Thomasville on November 29, the Esbera club held a bridge evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Finch. Prizes went to top scorers Mrs. O. R. Hodgin and Alvah Boyles, with visitors Mrs. Vernon Snyder and Charles Clegg among the winners. A turkey dinner followed, served to club members and guests, including several local brides.
Mrs James E Lambeth hosted the Afternoon club at Randolph street Tuesday afternoon with president Mrs Dave Long Jr presiding. Mrs W G Hazel led the program detailing the Nobel prize origin, its awards, and notable American laureates including Sinclair Lewis. The group then moved to a dining room for a fall centerpiece meal. two courses were served to seven members including Mrs Long and Mrs Hazel.
The autumn social scene featured a charming reception hosted by Rev. and Mrs. J. K. Fleming at the new Presbyterian manse on Cramer Street. Guests enjoyed yellow and white chrysanthemum decor, with a silver centerpiece in the dining room and a receiving line of notable attendees.
Mrs. M. A. Bowers and her two sons Marvin Jr and Robert of Winston-Salem visited Thanksgiving with Mrs. Bowers mother Mrs. R. L. Green in this city.
Mr and Mrs H T Hethcock hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for seven at their Highland avenue residence. A late fall flower display framed the festive dining room with a fruit centerpiece and a four course meal shared by Mr and Mrs D H Hoover, Miss Madeline Hoover, Paul Hoover, the Hethcock couple and their son Ted Hethcock Jr.
Friends report Betty Green, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Green, is improving after a severe influenza attack at their home on Highland Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Royster Tucker and their young daughter of High Point spent Thanksgiving with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Green, sharing a family gathering during the holiday.
Rev and Mrs A C Waggoner of Eldorado spend Thanksgiving with relatives Mr and Mrs W H Tudor on Lexington Avenue.
They were called to Oakboro Thursday evening by the serious illness of Mr. Hethcock's sister and of his father, who was injured in an automobile accident Thursday afternoon. They returned home late Thursday night.
Miss Elizabeth Yow plans to return today from Asheville after spending Thanksgiving with her sister Mrs Walter Abernethy.
Miss Agnes Herndon of the city school faculty completes a holiday visit in Lincolnton and will return this evening to duties.
Miss Mamie Harris visits her sister Mrs. J. T. Henry at her Newberry South Carolina home. She accompanied her sister home from a visit here and expects to be away for several weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Kyser and their daughter Miss Nancy will come back today from Rocky Mount where they spent the holidays visiting relatives.
Sweden cut drunkenness convictions from 58909 in 1913 to 29990 in 1926 by issuing control books. Each registered person receives a book entitling a set number of drinks at a liquor shop and loses privileges upon abuse.
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