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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1936

Page

5

Business Girls honor Miss Kearns at club meeting

The Business and Professional Girls club met at the W. C. A. hut to celebrate Miss Mary Kearns bride elect. Gifts and a large wedding cake were presented as members toasted her engagement. The group also initiated new members and discussed charity and community events.

Miss Kearns Business and Professional Girls Club Mary Kearns Lab Lucille Browne Kearns Thelma Patrick Emma Blair

Miss Luna Cates Bride Elect Honored At Shower

Miss Luna Cates, bride elect, was honored at a lim e shower hosted by Mrs. Margaret Cox and Miss Jandie Davis on Phil ips street. Attendants included Mrs. D. R. Hedrick and others. guests wrote advice for the bride elect and gifts were presented. The couple plans to wed C. Morgan on October 18.

Margaret Cox Jandie Davis Luna Cates Asiser A. McCain Philips Street Miss Cates R C. Morgan Hich Misa Cates

Miss Manley Bride W J Hutcherson

Jesse W Manley announced his daughter Marg ie Manley would wed William J Hutcherson on September 29 in Greensboro North Carolina The ceremony took place at Centenary parsonage with Rev M T Smathers officiating Margie Manley is a Memorial hospital nurse in Reidsville and Guilford General Hospital graduate Hutcherson is from Reidsville connected with Duke Power The couple reside at 2 Irvin Park in Greensboro

Jesse W. Manley Margue William J. Hutcherson Greensboro N. C Cenenary Parsonage M. T. Smathers W. Manley Anley Yanceyville Memorial Hospital Taff Reidsville Guilford General Hospital Mr. Hutcherson J. 8. Hutcherson J. Hutcherson Duke Powermpany Uple Irvin Park

O E S Chapters To Meet In Reidsville

The seventh district chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold a district meeting in Reidsville Saturday afternoon at 2.00 pm at the Franklin Street school. Dinner will be served before the 7.30 pm session. Miss Mary Baker urged attendance. A chicken supper at Allen Jay School Friday October 9 from 6 to 8 pm invites the public with a small plate charge.

Order of the Eastern Star Reidsville Franklin Street Mary Baker High Point Allen Jay School Parent-Teacher Association of

Church Social and Class Meetings Planned Around October Activities

Mary Harper Philathea class of South Main Street M B church meets Friday at 7 30 pm with Mrs W C Kennerly on Chandler street assisted by Mrs W A Harper and Mrs J B Purr Loyal Workers class holds monthly meeting at Mrs R L Teague s home s planning October 23 banquet All day mission study Thursday at Main Street church annex 10 30 am led by Mrs M T Hicks Ward Street church Elizabeth Albright class join at Miss Mattie Albertson s home meet at church 7 pm

Mary Harper Loyal Workers Loyal Workers Class R. L. Teague Welborn Street Main Street M. BE M. T. Hicks Ward Street Woman's Missionary Society Elizabeth Albright Mattie Albertson

Local Social News From Burrus Memorial Area

Mrs. Robert Biles remains ill at Burrus Memorial hospital with slight improvement. Miss Mary Phillips returns to Durham after visiting Mr. and Mrs. 8. A. Phillips on English Street. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Beasley hosted guests from Randleman including Mr. and Mrs. John G. Hundley and family and Mrs. E. J. Collins. Miss Lela Kimsey of English Street has been ill but can go out again. Mrs. R. J. Kirby is quite ill at 1603 East Green Street. Alice Knight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Knight, recovering from appendectomy at Burrus Memorial.

Robert Biles Burrus Memorial Hospital Mary Phillips Durham A. Phillips English Street E. L. Beasley John G. Hundley E. J. Collins Hundley Randleman Lela Kimsey Enelis Street R. J. Kirby East Green Street Alice Knight H. A. Knight

Women Of Moose Chapter 961 To Meet Tonight

The Women Of The Moose chapter 961 will hold its regular meeting this evening at 7 30. All members are urged to attend by Mrs Mabel Beeson senior regent of the chapter.

the Women of the Moose Mabel Beeson

Reverend Fesperman Attends Mount Pleasant Classis

Rev Hoy L Fesperman, pastor of the First Evangelical and Reformed Church, left yesterday for Mount Pleasant to attend the North Carolina Classis in session yesterday and today. He plans to return home this afternoon.

Hoy L. Fesperman First Evangelical and Reformed Church Mount Pleasant North Carolina

Mrs Jones Elected President Of W O T Club

Mrs W C Jones was elected president of the W O T club at the first fall meeting held yesterday at the home of Mrs A B Parker on Hillcrest drive. Officers named include Mrs T J Gold as vice president and Mrs R K Stewart as secretary treasurer. The group planned a year of joint lectures with the Philomathean club and Europe talks by Dr Francis Anscombe of Salem College.

W. C. Jones W. O. T. Club Cc. M. Hauser A. 8. Parker Hillcrest Drive Mra. T. J. Gold Mra. R. K. Stewart Jones Philomathean Club Mra. Willis Slane R. C. Boyce O. A. Kirkman Europe Francis Anscombe Salem College Mesdames H. M. Armentrout G. W. Clark J. D. Cox W. ©. Idol T. J. Gold H. A. Millis R. K. Stewart Carter Dalton C. F. Tomlinson Mary Alexander

Attractive Evening Bridge Honoring Miss Mary Kearns

A bridge party hosted by Mrs. C Arthur Kirkman Jr. on West High Street celebrated Miss Mary Kearns bride elect. Three-table game with fall flowers, high score prize won by Miss Blanche Barbour, traveling award to Miss Nelle Ansley. Miss Kearns received a silver set as hostess gift.

C. Arthur Kirkman, Jr Weat High Street Mary Kearns John Max Woodcock Blanche Barbour Misa Nelle Ansley Miss Kearns

District Officers Guests At Meeting Eastern Star Group

The High Point chapter 106 of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted a called meeting at the Masonic Temple for district deputy grand matron Miss Mary Baker of Reidsville. Miss Elizabeth Wall presided as worthy grand matron and presented Baker a gift. Mrs. Maude Hester also visited. The gathering featured floral decor and refreshments for about thirty members and guests.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Mary Baker Reidsville Elizabeth Wall Maude Hester

Mrs Joyce Honored By Girl Pentagons With Linen Shower

Mrs Joyce a former Miss Dorothy Griffeth was honored at a linen shower by the Girl Pentagons at Miss Lois Chidester home on Rotary drive. She also received salad plates from club members. Three new members were elected and announced later. Guests included Mesdames Garner Cook and Joyce and Misses Elliott Crowder Stabler Furgurson Burress Kester.

Rountree Joyce Dorothy Griffeth Pentagon Club Lois Chidester Rotary Drive Joyce Mesdames Joyce Wayne Garner Robert Cook Marion Elliott Edith Crowder Dorothy Stabler Mildred Furgurson Marguarite Burress Frances Kester

Ada Blair P T A to Meet Thursday Evening

Ada Blair school will hold its first fall meeting Thursday at 7 30 o clock. Rev Tom Alderman Sykes pastor of Central Friends church will speak on Good Times In The Family.

Parent-Teacher Association Ada Blair School Tom Alderman Sykes Central Friends Church

Laura Wesson U D C Chapter to Meet Friday

Mrs. Roy Welborn will entertain the Laura Wesson chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy at her home on West Lexington Avenue Friday at four o'clock. It is the regular October meeting and full attendance is hoped.

Roy Welborn Laura Wesson United Daughters of the Confederacy West Lexington Avenue

Young People Plan Campfire at W L Jackson Farm

The Wesley Memorial church Youth department schedules a campfire supper and Story Tellers Convention at Dr. W L Jackson Farm on Thursday evening. Cars depart the church at 5 o'clock for an outdoor gathering around the fire with songs and stories. Sponsored by Big Brothers and Big Sisters to honor Little Brothers and Little Sisters promoted from the Intermediate Department. rain will postpone.

Young People’s Department Wesley Memorial Church

Car at 60 MPH Travels One Sixth City Block Before Stop

An automotive incident notes a car moving at sixty miles per hour covers roughly one sixth of a city block before the driver can halt. The account records the speed and stopping distance as a concise traffic observation.

Social Calendar Highlights Fall Week Activities

The social calendar lists events from Wednesday to Friday. Meetings include the Woman's Club at the YWCA hut on East Green street, and a supper series for Girl Reserve advisory committees. Other gatherings feature Tea and Topics at Pickett Farm, Sorosis, Priscilla, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Club of Twelve, Lotus, and a Horse Show Ball at Sedgefield Manor with Jelly Leftwich and his former Duke University orchestra.

Woman's Club East Green Street Girl Reserve Advisory H. D. Sears Pickett Farm Sorosis Club B. S. Cummings South Hamilton Street Priscilla Club Hoke Bullard Forest Hill Drive Laura Wesson United Daughters of the Confederacy Roy Welborn Sedgefield Jelly Leftwich Duke University

Mrs Wayne Garner Bride To Be Feted With Tea

Mrs W C Garner and Mrs B D Gibson honor Mrs Wayne Garner with a Friday tea at 233 Edgedale Drive from four to six. The guest of honor, formerly Miss Catherine Brown, is to be celebrated after her recent marriage. Cards were issued for a joint entertainment.

Wayne Garner W. C. Garner D. Gibson Edgedale Misa Catherine Brown Walter Clark Garner Sloan D. Gibson

Hallowe'en Bridge Enjoyed By Ace-Hi Members And Guests

Mrs. Riley Martin hosted the Ace-Hi club at Circle drive for a Hallowe'en bridge gathering. Dahlias and zinnias decorated the home with a Halloween theme. High-score prizes went to Mrs. Harry Culler and Mrs. Bob Ingram. Visitors included Mrs. Buck Matthews and Mrs. John York.

Riley Martin Circle Drive Harry Culler Bob Ingram Buck Matthews John York

City to seek 85000 WPA grant for new Negro park

City Manager Knox authorized to sign a WPA funding application to build a full Negro park at 85000 total cost with the city contributing 22600 and WPA covering the rest. Land cost 10000 already paid. Funds to cover lockers and turnstiles include 3000 this year and 2200 next budget. The council also moved to use 3000 state highway maintenance funds to cover Main street streetcar tracks.

BE. M. Knox WPA Southern Railway Kivett Drive State Highway and Public Works Commission

Cecil Qualifies As Estate Executor

Greensboro news item notes C. M. Cecil of High Point qualified as executor of the estate of the late Mrs. H. C. Myers who died May 7 1936. William David Cecil is the sole heir to the $1 500 estate under the will.

Greensboro

Freeman to Deliver UNC Extension Lecture in Goldsboro

Chapel Hill Oct 7 announcement says Dr. Walter Freeman of Washington DC will deliver the third UNC extension lecture in Goldsboro tomorrow.

Chapel Hill Walter Freeman Washington, D. C University of North Carolina Goldsboro

Greensboro Fair Friday feature with Captain Samuel Holt

Captain Samuel Holt, commanding officer of the local unit, announced today a feature for the Greensboro Fair Friday week. The plans highlight community engagement and military presence at the event.

Greensbor Samuel Holt

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Nate Harry Williamson Olympic Star Lucille Brown City Lake Gladys Hall Ben L. New Grace Jester Lydia Kiger Gladys Ellington Jewell Welch Unity Nash Rosalie Andrews P. C. Ziglar Winston- Salem J. K. Kearns D. R. Hedrick Daisy Ring E. J. Cates J. C. Ledbetter Edna Farr Ruth Cecil Minnie Justice Blanche Howard Geneva Edwards Lizzie Bulla Elizabeth Clary Tressie Caudle Alma Edwards Virginia Elkins Vada Grant Nellie Evans Louise Hinkle Myrtle Virgie Cates Frances Moon Miss Manley Bride W. J. Hutcherson Moffitt’s North Main Street Ring Drug CO PHOND North Main ST Wilson's Shoe D. A. Burress Twilight Ovex Mann Drug NO. 2 W. O. T. Meet Eastern Star Group Ada Blair P.T. A U. D.C W. L. Jackson Farm Hallowe'en Bridge Ace-Hi Cecil Pacific Ocean SON National Guard Whit Quality Shoe Store Paris Goodyear The Rice- O-Neill Shoes Rice-O'Neill Rice- O'Neill Parllee
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