D A R Speaker Miss Isabel Hoey Honored At Luncheon
Miss Isabel Hoey of Raleigh and Miss Isabel Kendall joined Mrs. J F Hayden regent of the Alexander Martin chapter D A R for a luncheon at the Lambeth home on Randolph Street Thomasville. The program chair Mrs James E Lambeth Sr arranged the event at Hillcrest Drive with ten distinguished guests and a three course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Hoey
Raleigh
Alexander Martin
Daughters of the American Revolution
James E. Lambeth
Thomasville
G. H. Kearns
Hillcrest Drive
Lambeth
Randolph Street
Hoey
Isabel Kendall
J. F. Hayden
Spencer G. Carleton
Gardner
Mass
F. S. Lambeth
W. W. Rankin
Durham
J. Walter Lambeth
Ralph Lambeth
Home and Garden Club entertains with Mrs Hinshaw hosting
Mrs C R Hinshaw welcomed eight members and guest speaker Mrs C B Mattocks at Rotary Drive. Club president Mrs J G Doggett led a brief meeting as plans for the year were discussed. Mattocks spoke on fall garden prep for spring bloom and year round gardening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Hinshaw
Rotary Drive
Home and Garden Club
High Point
C. B. Mattocks
J. G. Doggett
Mesdames Howard White
Joe Holingsworth
Lawton B. Dutton
J. D. Ross
Edwin Chappell
Ralph Slate
C. N. McCain
Women of the Moose Plan Halloween Party Event
The Women of the Moose will hold a regular meeting tomorrow at 7 30. A feature is finalizing plans for a Halloween party on October 20 at the Chains Dance studio on North Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Hallowe'en
Miday
Chains Dance Studio
North Main Street
High Point Groups Active at D A Meet in Greensboro
Members from High Point attended the Piedmont District No 4 gathering in Greensboro with Charity Council No 6 hosting. The event included a welcome by Mrs Edna Tillie, remarks by district deputy Mrs Berta Loman and state officers, a 6 p.m banquet, a 7 30 p m degree by Washington Council No 4 High Point, with W L McMahan as captain. Peace Council No 9 of High Point won the loving cup and Mother Jones Council No 5 Roxboro received the altar plaque. The next meeting is set for Summerfield in April 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Daughters of America
Greensboro
Piedmont District No
Charity Council No. 6
Edna Tillie
Summerfield
Berta Loman
Margaret Hayworth
Edgar Weaver
Emma Calhoun
Lena Shipwash
W. H. Wrenn
Plans Complete For Nurses Banquet And Dance In High Point
Final plans announce the annual banquet and dance of the High Point Graduate Nurses Club at the Sheraton Hotel Thursday evening. Dr Ruth Y Schiffman of Greensboro Community Chest will speak, with Mrs M J Wrenn presenting, Eleanor Welch harpist and Ollie Simmons colored quartet providing music. General chairman Mrs Pa Brown leads arrangements. 7 30 PM start for banquet, followed by a dance in the Sheraton ballroom with a popular orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Graduate Nurses Club
Sheraton Hotel
Ruth Y. Schiffman
Greensboro
Community Chest
M. J. Wrenn
Eleanor Welch
Ollie Simmons
Pa Brown
Sheraton Ballroom
Bentre Nous Club
L. R. Terry
North Main Street
Emerywood Country Club
Misa Cora Bowzee
Family Welfare Association of America
Junior Service League
Wesley Memorial Church
Family and Children’s Bureau
High Point Graduate Nurses’ Club
Mrs. Bell Harris Celebrates Birthday at Daughter's Home
Mrs. Bell Harris celebrated her 41st birthday with a family reunion at the East Green Street extension home of her daughter Mrs. J. A. Goude. Attendees included J. A. Goude Reuben Harris Edgar Calvin Stanley Billy Jimmie Ray Morris Mildred Georgia Harris Mary Alice Goude Jesse Goude Jr Zanie Lee Goude Annie Mae Smalls of Georgetown S. C Edgar Davis L. F. Vereen Olin Goude and others. Dinner was served at 1 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Harris
J. A. Goude
East Green Street
Reuben Harris
Edgar
Calvin
Stanley
Billy
Jimmie Ray Morris
Mildred
Georgia Harris
Mary Alice Goude
Jesse Goude, Jr
Zanie Lee Goude
Annie Mae Smalls
Georgetown
S. C
Edgar Davis
L. F. Vereen
Olin Goude
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events
A packed slate lists Talent Night by the Business and Professional Girls' Club at the YWCA hut, Child Study Groups with Charles F. Carroll Jr. at Oak Hill School, and American Legion Auxiliary plans at Blair Park. Midweek clubs meet around Guilford College and local homes while Emerywood hosts an international buffet and the High Point nurses banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional
Oak Hill
Charles F. Carroll, Jr
American Legion Auxiliary
Blair Park
R. L. Waynick
Stirewall
R. P. Royer
C. D. Smith
Stephens Bible Study to Meet Wednesday Afternoon
The Stephens Bible study class will gather Wednesday at 3 PM at Mrs. J. R. Wood's home, 238 Monthey Avenue. Mrs. Nora L. Andrews will lead a discussion on the fourth chapter of St Luke as the topic for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Stephens Bible Study
J. R. Wood
Monthey Avenue
Nora L. Andrews
St. Luke
Swing Club Oyster Stew Party At Local Clubhouse
Members of the Swing Club gathered at the former Pentagon clubhouse on Kivett Drive for an oyster stew themed outing featuring dancing ping pong and buffalo bowling. After serving buffet style the group enjoyed an open fire sing along with attendees including Fatelle West Lynn Webb Lois Yokeley Doland Hedrick Frances Moon James Hutton Annie May Reeves Billy Wall Violet Carmichael Clifton Overcash Catherine Wrenn Jeff Miller Beatrice Overcash Hazel Clodfelter and Mildred Hutchins at 1505 Long Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentagon
Kivett Drive
Fatelle West
Lynn Webb
Lois Yokeley
Doland Hedrick
Frances Moon
James Hutton
Annie May Reeves
Billy Wall
Violet Carmichael
Clifton Overcash
Catherine Wrenn
Jeff Miller
Beatrice Overcash
Hazel Clodfelter
Mildred Hutchins
Long Street
Monarch Ladies Luncheon Meeting Held at Princess Cafe
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Monarch Club met for lunch at the Princess Cafe yesterday and held their regular meeting. Mrs E Z Jones presided over the long luncheon table. Mrs G A Brown celebrated a birthday in October with a special gift from the auxiliary. Plans were made for a Halloween party at the Tavior cabin at month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Monarch Club
Princess Cafe
E. Z. Jones
Gradioli
G. A. Brown
Tavior Cavin
Miss Farrington Weds W P Osborne In Danville Va
Miss Hete Irene Farrington wed Whitt Paterson Osborne in Danville Virginia on October 6 1939 the ceremony led by Rev George W Amos a Methodist minister. The couple resides at 1704 North Main Street after visiting relatives in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Farrington
Long Street
Hete Irene
Whitt Paterson Osborn
Danville
Virginia
George W. Amos
Osborne
Farrington
Mr. Osborne
W. T. Osborne
Greensboro
High Point
Adama-Millia Corporation
Richmond
1704
North Main Street
Local residents file travel and visit notices from Lynchburg
Miss Mary Matroni of Lynchburg Va is due this afternoon as guest of Mrs Julia and Mrs Virginia Ryan at their Alberta Apartment home for about a week. Mrs C L Cross returns to Atlanta after a few days with niece Mrs Hugh Winn who now lives at 1309 Forrest Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Matroni
Lynchburg, Va
Mises Julia
Virginia Ryan
Alberta
C. L. Cross
Atlanta, Ga
Hugh Winn
Forrest Avenue
High Point
John W. Moore
Lake Junaluska
Hoke Bullard
Mr. Bullard
Forrest Hill Drive
Quiet Lexington Wedding of Miss Grace Beck and Albert Westmoreland
Miss Grace Beck wed Albert Westmoreland in a morning ceremony at Dr. J. C. Leonard’s home in Lexington. Beck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Beck, a former Carolina Theatre cashier, and Westmoreland, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Westerland of Edgemoore, S C, work in High Point. The piece also notes a Sorosis Club meeting at Mrs. Carrol C. Wall’s home with Congressman W O Burgin addressing on the war and The Neutrality Act followed by dinner with Mrs A M Stack of Summerfield visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Beck
Albert Westmoreland
Lexington
Enterprise
Albert BE. Westerland
J. C. Leonard
John F. Beck
Carolina Theatre
A. M. Westerland
Edgemoore, S. C
High Point
Sorosis Club
Carrol C. Wall
W. O. Burgin
A. M. Stack
Summerfield
Bridge Club Entertained At West Sixth Street Home
Miss Evelyn Canady hosted her bridge club at her West Sixth Street home with three tables in play among roses and mixed flowers. Mrs. Homer Evans won the high score prize a novelty package of powder puffs and tissue. consolation prize went to Miss Vivian Smith. Miss Gertrude Myers took linen handkerchiefs as traveling prize. Miss Vivian Sowers assisted with serving a salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Canady
West Sixth Street
Homer Evans
Vivian Smith
Gertrude Myers
Vivian Sowers
Local WCTU Chapter Meets at Mrs Sink Home
The local chapter of the W C T U met at Mrs. Irvin Sink's house with Mrs. J C Leonard assisting in entertaining. Mrs. J Lee McCain opened with a devotional, President Mrs. John Craver led the business session, and secretary Mrs. J Fred Coe read last meeting minutes. An report on the Rochester National convention was read and plans for the State Convention discussed during the meeting. A social hour followed with sandwiches and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Sink
J. C. Leonard
J. Lee McCain
John Craver
J. Fred Coe
Rochester
N. Y
Craver
Dinner honors city school faculty at Hillcrest home
Mrs. Curry Lopp hosted the Young Women's Circle of First Presbyterian Church for a dinner at her Hillcrest home honoring local teachers. Miss Kate Mays led the program with Miss Marguerite Ebelein and Mrs. Paul Miller performing. A Bible Quiz saw Miss Sara Kincaid win candy. Rev and Mrs. James W. Witherspoon received roses for their fifteenth wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry Lopp
First Presbyterian Church
Hillcrest
Kate Mays
Marguerite Ebelein
Paul Miller
Sara Kincaid
James W. Witherspoon
Miss Thompson and J H Johnston Wed In Creedmoor
Miss Bunnie Thompson and James Henry Johnston wed at the Creedmoor Methodist Church in an October ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson of Creedmoor. the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Johnston Sr., of Winston-Salem, formerly a Duke football star. The event featured Southern Imperialax ferns, trumpeting chrysanthems, and harp, violin, piano, and vocal music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creedmoor
Bunnie Thompson
James Henry Johnston
Joseph Thompson
Durham
W. E. Johnston
Winston-Salem
Duke
Raleigh
California
Alice Hundley
J. A. Greenwood
Greenwood
Jake Wagner
W. W. Cozart
Martha Johnston
Winston-Salen
Rowena Taylor
Oxford
Catherine Thompson
Burlington
Cozart
Miss Johnston
Miss Taylor
Miss Thompson
Jim Daniel
Wilkes Hix
Harry Montgomery
Zack Thomas
W. B. Johnston, Jr
J. W. Johnston
Asheville
R. G. Fleming
Rochester
Minn
Margaret Lunsford
E. B. Craven
Mrs. Thompson
Mary Terry Weds Allen Pickard In October Nuptials
Miss Mary Morris Terry became the bride of Allen Wright Pickard on October 3 at the Terry home on West Center Street. Rev. H G Allen officiated with a Methodist ring service. Mrs. Pickard, youngest Terry daughter, taught in Lexington High and Flora MacDonald College. Pickard, son of Mr. and Mrs. A L Pickard, is a Naval Academy graduate and tobacco buyer for the American Tobacco Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Morris Terry
Allen Wright Pickard
J. R. Terry
West Center Street
H. G. Allen
Methodist Church
Pickard
A. L. Pickard
Oak Ridge Military School
United States Naval Academy
American Tobacco Co
Loyal Workers Class Meets at Mrs Allen Home
The Loyal Workers Class of the First M E church met at Mrs H G Allen's home with Mrs C M Ward as co host. Devotionals were led by Mrs Joe Holman and a duet by Mrs E H Easter and Mrs John Craver closed the session. Addie Koonts reported past year work and Craver reviewed five years of effort. Guests were invited to the dining room where a lace cloth covered table held a candle centered cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
H. G. Allen
C. M. Ward
Joe Holman
E. H. Easter
John Craver
Addie Koonts
J. W. Mann
Visitors from Rocky Mount and California Gather at Local Hosts
Mrs. Joseph Shackford and son visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson in Rocky Mount. Mr. and Mrs. Ira B. Brinkley attend the National Association of Assessing Officials convention in San Francisco. Mrs. Paul Gray and son Paul T. Jr. visit Mr. and Mrs. Phonse Spanola in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Shackford and Son
Rocky Mount
A. 8. Johnson
Ira 8. Brinkley
San Francisco
Calif
Brinkley
National Association of Assessing Officials
Paul Gray
Paul T. Jr
Los Angeles
Phonse Spanola
Thomasville Church Groups Entertained At October Meetings
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church met on Randolph Street with Mrs. Charles F. Lambeth presiding. Miss Lois Johnson Vera Dixon and Mary Johnson Lambeth assisted as hostesses and Miss Johnson presented a program on Primitive Religions. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Thomasville
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
First Baptist Church
Charles F. Lambeth
Randolph Street
Lois Johnson
Vera Dixon
Mary Johnson Lambeth
Presbyterian Auxiliary Meets at Church for Home Missions Program
Members met at the church on Monday afternoon with vice president Mrs. C. H. Newby presiding in the president's absence. Mrs. R. D. Bevan led the devotional and Mrs. J. O. Cook presented the Home Missions program assisted by several members including Mrs. John Tolen and Mrs. P. M. Sherrill. A business session followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Auxiliary
C. H. Newby
R. D. Bevan
J. O. Cook
John Tolen
P. M. Sherrill
J. O. Good
Lou Bird
C. R. Reid
Chicago couple leaves for Alabama after visit with friends
Dr and Mrs C R Peterson of Chicago, guests of Dr and Mrs R L McDonald, departed Monday for Alabama for a spell before returning home. Mrs J A McAuley, visiting her daughter Mrs J E Lambeth, has returned to Mount Gilead Miss Maye Livengood has returned from Raleigh where she
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Peterson
Chicago
R. L. McDonald
Alabama
J. A. McAuley
J. E. Lambeth
Mount Gilead
Maye Livengood
Raleigh
Elizabeth Blue
Ernest Fouts
Lenoir
W. P. Weatmoreland
Southern Pines
T. C. Walker
C. C. McCuiston
Monroe
W. B. Harris
Priscilla Lambeth
Chapel Hill
Emma Matthews
Wedding Attendants Wear Orchids at Johnston Bride
Johnston wore velvet attire with orchid shoulder corsages as guests celebrated with a large reception at the bride’s home following the ceremony.
Pull the Trigger on Lazy Bowels with Pepsin Laxative
An old advert touts Dr. Caldwell's Laxative-Senna with Syrup Pepsin to ease constipation and stomach distress. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein in the stomach while Senna laxative stimulates bowel movement, suitable for family use and pleasing to children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Nightingale Club Closes Sewing Class as Others Continue
The Florence Nightingale Club ended its sewing class last night at the Y W C A hut while leathercraft and world affairs groups proceed. Instructor Frances Mendenhall led two units split between cutting sewing and interior decorating with focus on bedroom redecoration. Eleanor Blair aided leathercraft, and world affairs examined the European conflict background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Nightingale Club
Ys W. C. A. Hut
Frances Mendenhall
Eleanor Blair
Thompson-Johnston Vows Held At Creedmoor Church
Local people attended the Creedmoor Methodist Church wedding of James Henry Johnston of Raleigh and Miss Bunnie Thompson of Creedmoor Saturday at 8 PM. Mrs. Welch hosted a bridge tea for the bride the preceding Thursday, as families traveled from Creedmoor and Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson-Johnston
Creedmore Church
George Welch
M. J. Wrenn
Arthur Welch
Williard Leathers
Creedmoor
Presbyterian Women's Synod Opens Session at Rutherfordton Church
The Presbyterian Women's Auxiliary of the Synod of North Carolina opened its 27th annual meeting at Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church. Miss Louise Clanton of Charlotte is president. Officers will submit reports and be elected as sessions proceed this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Pesbyterian Woman's Auxiliary
Synod of North Carolina
Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church
Louise Clanton
Charlotte
Tea And Topics Meeting This Thursday
Tea and Topics Club will meet Thursday at 3 30 at the home of Mrs S S Coe on Hillcrest Drive. Several locals travel or visit relatives this weekend with events including Synodical sessions and trips to Ruth erfordton Southern Pines and Charlotte.
BPWC Members At Asheboro Banquet
Twelve local BPWC members traveled to Asheboro for a banquet marking National Business Women's Week and the club's second birthday. Speaker W J Armfield Jr of the Bank of Randolph spoke on women's progress in business over the past century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's Club
Asheboro
BPW Club
Oriana B. James
Ernestine Melton
Virginia Calhoun
Feral Green
Annette Stowe
Carrie McGirt
Ruth Goodman
Birtie White
Rachel Moser
Mesdames E. M. Shipman
W. B. Carter
Thomas Baldwin
W. J. Armfield, Jr
Bank of Randolph
Billa Spoon
Better Business Aided Reduction of Unemployment Says Governor
Raleigh October 17 Governor Hoey announced that better business conditions have greatly cut unemployment in North Carolina. He noted the state unemployment insurance fund balance stood at 15 920 071 68 dollars with payments totaling 12 024 581 94 dollars covering 2 510 000 weeks of employment to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Hoey
North Carolina
September Drives High Point Traffic Safety Trend
The report analyzes the first quarter in High Point with 23 injury accidents 36 property damage cases and 1 fatal crash within city limits. It highlights September as a peak month about half of quarterly accidents occur and 12 injury cases in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Britain Advises Men to Wear Lighter Clothes in Blackouts
The Men’s Wear Council suggests lighter attire for British men during blackout periods to stay comfortable and conserve heat. Officials urge practical clothing choices as wartime restrictions tighten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Men's Wear Council
Also Mentioned on This Page
Madeline Hoover
Mrs. Mattocks
Women of
Moose
John Highsmith
N. Main Street
Bland’s
Holland
D. B
Trac
D. of A. Meet
Mrs. Bell Harris
Twentieth Century Study Club
Henry V. Koonts
Guilford College
W. W. Gluyas
Friendly Garden Club
C. L. Clapp
Route Two
Utopian Study Club
J. J. Groome
Embree H. Blackard
Woman’s Club
Harvey Millis
Mesdames
C. H. Rhodes
J. H. Kalte
Montheu Avenue
Israel Bloom
Canterbury Club
J. W. Lindsay
Philomathean Club
Richard Johnson
Carrick Avenue
High Point College
Wrenn Memorial Library
John Peddicord
Susannah Wesley
Wade Marsh
Monarch
Miss Farrington
W. P. Osborne
Danville, Va
Edgar Johnson
Blain Street
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Max Foose
Frank Hopper
Altoona
C. P. Ellington
Mary Hopper
W. A. Stutts and Son
H. T. Short
Huntington
W. Va
Lillian Marlowe
Neva Brown
Stella Grayson
Jack Moffitt
BE. T. Harrison
Philadelphia
Congress
American College of Surgeons
Belvue- Stratford Hotel
Farrell Grey
New York
Dewey Hammer
Artie Hammer
Concord
W. H. Poplin
Mrs. Wensel
Salisbury
J. H. Johnston
Nightingale Club
Presbyterian Women’s Synod
Rutherfordton Church
Nat Walker
Walgreen's
BPWC
Pentagon Club
Helen
Mildred Crowder
Steele Street
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