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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1939

Page

6

Wilson Reviews Ferber Autobiography For Tea And Topics Club

The Tea and Topics Club discussed Edna Ferber's life and works at a fall meeting hosted by Mrs. J. T. Archdale. Mrs. J. Vassie Wilson led the session and noted Ferber’s evolution from reporter to author of twenty three books. Members voted to donate studied volumes to High Point College Library. Chairs and guests enjoyed a flower-decked setting and a salad course.

Wilson Ferber Tea and Topics Club Eculiar Treasure Edna Ferber J. Vassie Wilson Archdalerful America High Point College Library Oscar Wilson Horace Ragan Horace Ragan, Jr Clifton Pearson Annie Petty Mesdames S. S. Coe W. W.idol Logan Porter R. H. Sechrest A. G. Douglas G. T. Humphreys E. S. Wall J. KE. Marsh

Clubs Discuss International Situations at Meetings

North Carolina federation of Women’s Clubs members heard a talk on the arms embargo and peace position with both sides debated. New members joined the club and tickets were sold for a games party at Blair Park Clubhouse next Thursday. Local radio host Stan Conrad spoke on the European Situation warning against war propaganda as 18 members enjoyed refreshments. Y’s Girls Club heard Miss Josephine Jackson講 on personal problems, followed by games and refreshments.

Henry A. White International Relations Deat North Blair Park Ellen Jensen Lucille Crawford Elizabeth Ellis Clarice Osborne Stan Conrad Jolly Y Club Lillian Weisner Germany Poland Y's Girls Club Josephine Jackson

Staton Lambeth Wedding Solemnized in South Carolina

Announcement of Vera Staton of this city marrying Eugene Lambeth of Norfolk Virginia occurred Saturday September 30 at Chertesfield South Carolina. Rev. F M Cannon officiated with witnesses including Estelle Adams Annie Mae Hartley and Gertrude Stroud. The couple reside at 1401 Granby Street Norfolk.

Vera Staton Eugene Lambeth Norfolk F. M. Cannon Chertesfield S. C Estelle Adams Annie Mae Hartley Gertrude Stroud South Carolina Mrs. Lambeth Maggie Staton E. W. Staton Mr. Lambeth A. T. Lambeth Winston-Salem Granby Street

Annual Brunswick Stew At Springfield Church

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Springfield Friends Church sponsors a Brunswick stew on Wednesday October 11 from six to eight PM at the church. The public is invited to attend and purchase plates for a nominal charge with proceeds benefiting the auxiliary treasury.

Springfield Church Woman's Auxiliary The Springfield Friends Church

Local Man Paul Leonard Moved Home From Hospital

Paul Leonard, long ill in Memorial Hospital Winston-Salem, was moved to his Kernersville home yesterday and is improving. A. W. C. Folger of Greensboro attends the State Real Estate Convention in Charlotte. J. P. Laffoon of Creative Print Shop heads to New York for the Graphic Arts Exposition and the World’s Fair, returning midweek.

Paul Leonard City Memorial Hospital Winston-Salem Kernersville W. C. Folger Home Owners Loan Corporation of Greensboro Charlotte J. P. Laffoon Creative Print Shop New York

Tackiest costume contest marks church social at Main Street Methodist

Mary Harper Philathea class gathered at Mrs. Roscoe Sowers home on Woodrow Avenue for a tacky party with Mrs. Frank Allman presiding. Prizes went to Mrs. R A Wilson and Mrs. Roy Kearns. Games followed. future plans include a kid party at Mrs. Roy Kearns home. Catherine Gill Bible Class of Welch Memorial Church to meet at 7 30 tonight with hostesses Mrs. Earl Shoaf and Mrs. J W Boggs.

Roscoe Sowers Woodrow Avenue Mary Harper Main Street Methodist Church Lee White Frank Allman W. A. Harper R A. Wilson Roy Kearns R. A. Wison M T. Hicks, Jr Mesdames Ray Nance Helen Lee Lillie Oldham Ipod Catherine Gill Welch Memorial Church Earl Shoaf J. W. Boggs

Fidelis Class of First Baptist installs new officers

The Fidelis Class at First Baptist Church in Thomasville held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening with Mrs. William P. Beck hosting. New officers were installed for the year including President Mrs. M. F. Grooms and several vice presidents, secretaries, and a treasurer. A talk on Church Ordinances followed, with refreshments served to 26 members and one visitor. The True Seekers Class will meet tonight at 7 30 with Mrs John Reavis at 611 Chestnut Street.

Johnson Street O. C. Williamson First Presbyterian Church West Indies Dorothy Hoskins Carl N. Cronstedt Fidelis First Baptist Church William P. Beck Thomasville M. F. Grooms R. W. Chamblee Marvin Shields Edna Patterson W.C. Howard W. B. Goldsmith E. F. Proffit Olean Patterson Wayne Russell L. G. Monroe D. B. Wright Frank Caldwell Fleet Lewis W. J. Carter E. C. Getzman John Reavis Chestnut Street

A A A W State Board Meets In Winston Salem

The North Carolina division of the American Association of University Women plans a meeting in Winston Salem to discuss plans for the year.

A. A. A. W. State Board Winston-Salem North Carolina The American Association of University Women

Sedgefield Hunt Opens Season With Barbecue

The Sedgefield Hunt opened its season with about 27 members meeting at Sedge field Stables for an informal ride along cleared bridle paths around Sedgefield. Guests were local farmers and families invited to supper, with an invitation for farmers to join hunts. Hounds were then loosed, one fox went to earth and another was chased into the night. The first scheduled hunt is set for 7 a.m. Saturday October 14 from the stables.

Sedgefield

Household Arts Club Meets With Mrs. C. F. Grissom

Mrs. C. F. Grissom hosted the Household Arts Club at East Green Street last evening. The meeting included a brief business session followed by a social hour with Hallowe'en themed decorations. A salad course was served by the hostess and her daughter Ann to Mesdames Sam Dutton T. G. Shelton W. D. Sale Sr. J. H. Womble Fred L. Ingram Minnie Hinkle J. R. Montgomery and N. E. Russell amid dahlia and rose arrangements.

C. F. Grissom Household Arts East Green Street J. H. Womble Fred L. Ingram Minnie Hinkle J. R. Montgomery N. E. Russell

Vincent Sheean Opens WCMC Lectures Tomorrow

Vincent Sheean, noted foreign correspondent and author of Personal History and Not Peace But A Sword, starts the Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina lecture series at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow in Greensboro. His latest trip to Mexico informed his views on Nazi and Communist influence south of the Rio Grande.

Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Greensboro Vincent Sheean Sheean Mexico Rio Grande

Thomasville Girl Scouts Plan Church Attendance Schedule

Members of Girl Scout Troop No 1 in Thomasville will alternate Sunday church attendance for several weeks. They will begin at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev Samuel S Wiley delivering a youth sermon. The group recently visited Main Street Methodist Church and First Baptist Church.

Thomasville First Presbyterian Church Samuel Wiley Main Street Methodist Church First Baptist Church

Entre Nous Club Opens Fall Season At Mrs Walser Home

Mrs. J. W. Harriss elected president to succeed Mrs. J. A. Morris at the Entre Nous Club meeting held at Mrs. Z. J. Walser’s Greenwood Drive home. Other officers chosen are Mrs. L. R. Terry as vice president and Mrs. J. F. Hayden as secretary. Guests included Mrs. E. A. Wright and Mrs. Silas Casey.

Z. J. Walser Entre Nous Club Greenwood Drive J. W. Harriss J. A. Morris Morris L. R. Terry J. F. Hayden Boston Mesdames S&s. C. Clark B. S. Cummings C. B. Overman A. M. Rankin A. E. Tate Fred N. Tate E. A. Wright Silas Casey

Altrusans Plan Perfect Attendance At District Meeting

High Point Altrusa Club aims for 109 percent attendance at the tenth annual Second District conference in Winston-Salem at the Robert E. Lee Hotel. Activities include a roof garden buffet tonight, registration, breakfast, business session with Eva Wall, memorial service, luncheon at Forrest Hills Smoke House, Salem College services, a Kaffe Klatch, and a final banquet with international president Dessalee Ryan Dudley. Local president Marie Caddell will lead the delegation. Lois Welborn is the district representative.

High Point Altrusa Club Robert E. Lee Winston-Salem Eva Wall Forrest Hills Smoke House Edith Nelson Richmond Salem College Salem Dessalee Ryan Dudley Battle Creek Mich Marie Caddell Lois Welborn

Junior Red Cross Council At Elm Street School Meet

The Junior Red Cross Council of Elm Street School held its regular meeting in the school auditorium on Wednesday. Reports were given by grade representatives patrol boys and junior nurses. The program, directed by Mary Joanne Loflin, included a play on service nurses and a Community Chest drives report showing over 16 contributed by children.

Junior Red Cross Council Elm Street School Mary Joanne Loflin Betsy Williams Mrs. Kelly Miss Chatfield Miss Butler Miss McCrary

Nancy Lou Sumner Born at 800 Snow Street

Mr and Mrs R R Sumner announce the birth of a daughter Nancy Lou at their home on October 2 in Snow Street.

Nancy Lou Sumner R. R. Sumner Snow Street Nancy Lou

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Line Hoover W. Co. A NEW Coats Moffitt's North Main ST Dr. Williamson Johnson St P-T. A Sedgefield Hunt Household Arts Club WCMC Girl Scouts India Dr. Perry Ring Drug CO High Point N.C. Thur Abel At Entre Nous Walser Altrusans Holland D. B Sheraton Hotel Red Cross Council Elm St Conny Duke Power Company South Main Street Rinso Rue
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