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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1939

Page

6

Zs Auxiliary Plans Armistice Day Celebration and Supper

The American Legion Auxiliary meets at Blair Park subhouse to plan Armistice Day activities. A membership supper is set for next Tuesday at 7:30, open to Legionnaires and wives with 1940 dues or membership card. Speakers include Dr H E Castevens and Bryce Beard.

Themerican Legion Auxiliary Blair Park Sipep H. E. Castevens Greensboro Bryce Beard Salisbury Mesadames R. L. Wayas Stirewss Smith R. P. Royer National Legion Chicago Til Oscar Smith

Talent Night Delights at YWCA by Business Girls Club

Members of the Business and Professional Girls' Club staged an amusing Talent Night at the YWCA. The program titled Nobody Knows the Goats featured songs, solos, a violin piece, a reading, and a B and P Quartette performance. A social banquet was postponed to a later date after the move to the new headquarters.

Y. W.C Robert Burns Oursel Mise Helen Deans Winifrede Jeweeich InacAdams Elen Deans Winifred Bod Dorothy Hoskins Gladys E!nation Sadie Doss Tre Hadeen W. Ec. A Atberi and Voiestors Je Meath Tillie Wood Ada Porton

Union Hill School PTA Meeting with County Nurse Speaker

The Union Hill School Parent-Teacher Association meets on October 20 with county nurse Mrs. T W Ones as principal speaker. Cercle Francais plans its regular adult education class in French tomorrow evening at 7 30 led by Mrs. Dred Peacock at 102 Wise Avenue.

Union Hill School Parenteacher Association T. W.ones Mra Dred Peacock Wise Avenue

Local Couple Observe Silver Anniversary At Formal Reception

A Virginia North Carolina mixed guest list attended a formal reception at Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Guthrie’s home to mark 25 years of marriage. The event featured elaborate floral arrangements, a crystal dining display, and a receiving line with sisters of the hostess.

Virginia North Carolina Arthur Guthrie Mint Street Katie Maxwell Richmond Guthrie Rosa Strange Altavista N.S. O'Brien Greensboro Mr. Guthrie Zack Brown Mr. Stump

Ling-Grubb Vows Announced In City

Mr and Mrs George Ling of Kelso Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter Edith to Frank A Grubb of this city on August 1 at Paw Paw Kentucky. Rev L D Coleman performed the ceremony with the ring ritual. The bride wore teal blue attire. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs W C Grubb of Belford West Virginia employed with the Peerless Flooring Company here. They will reside on the Asheboro road temporarily.

George Ling Kelso Edith Frank A. Grubb Paw Paw Rev L. D. Coleman Mount Mission High School Grundy W. C. Grubb Bluefield W. Va Peerless Flooring Company Asheboro Road

Mary Alan Clinard Joins UNC University Club

Chapel Hill UNC reports Mary Alan Clinard known as Sis from High Point among seven new initiates into the University Club. The club draws members from dormitories and fraternity and sorority houses on campus.

Chapel Hill University Club University of North Carolina Mary Alan Sis’') Clinard High Point

Halloween social and church group notices across town

A string of church events is reported with the Susannah Wesley class hosting a tacky Halloween party at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church attended by about 30 people. Other notes include officers elected for the Ladies Aid Society at Lebanon Methodist, and upcoming meetings at First Baptist, Main Street Methodist, Green Street Baptist, Oak Mill Friends, and High Point Methodist with a war episode play, The Case of David Wellman, directed by Lena Davis.

Susannah Wesley Wesley Memorial Methodist Church J. N. McCrary Wade Marsh Solon G. Williamson Ladies’ Aid Society of the Lebanon Methodial Church Willie Barnes North Main Street Dale Montgomery Hazel Johnson Andy King Sue Welborn Faye Cook Heart Sisters High Point Union of Methodist South Main Street Hoyle Morgan Dramatic Club David Wellman Lena Davis Jesse Lowe

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings and Dances

A series of meetings and events are listed for Thursday and Friday in High Point. Women’s clubs meet at various venues including Elwood Hotel and Wesley Memorial Church, with notes on date and place changes. Social outings include Emerywood Country Club buffet, banquet by the Graduate Nurses, and an October dance with John Peachcord Orchestra.

High Point Business and Professional Women’s Club Elwood Hotel High Point Council of Jewish Women Joe Barr Montheu Avenue Israel Bloom Entre Nous Club L. R. Terry North Main Street Emerywood Country Club Cora Bowzee Family Welfare Association of America Junior Service League Wesley Memorial Church Family and Children’s Bureau High Point Graduate Nurses’ Club Sheraton Hotel Ruth Y. Schiffman Greensboro Canterbury Club J. W. Lindsay Hillcrest Drive Hoke Bullard Philomathean Club Richard Johnson Carrick Avenue High Point College Wrenn Memorial Library John Peachcord

Altrusan Hobby Show Plans Finalized for October Event

Altrusa Club outlines final plans for the Hobby Show to be held October 26 to 28 after a date change. Hobby show chairman Mrs John Rothrock urges all members to exhibit at least one hobby and invites others to enter. Interested entrants may contact Mrs Rothrock or Madeline Hoover.

Altrusa Club John Rothrock Altrusa Mrs. Rothrock Madeline Hoover

Miss Isabel Hoey Reviews Sherwood Play For D A R Group

Miss Isabel Hoey of Raleigh spoke before the Alexander Martin chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in High Point reviewing the play Abe Lincoln in Illinois by Robert Emmett Sherwood. The event featured a luncheon, pink and white decor, and plans for a benefit bridge and rock party on October 31.

Isabel Hoey Alexander Martin The Daughters of the American Revolution G. H. Kearns Hillcrest Drive J. F. Hayden Kearns Johnston Sherwood Lincoln Raleigh Gurney H. Kearns Abe Lincoln Ilinois Robert Emmett Sherwood Miss Hoey Ann Rutledge Mary Todd White House United States A. D. Brockett Florida Mesdames Walker and White Lexington Norman Rogers J. R. McCrary C. EK. Diffendale Levi Hayworth M. I Hoey

Mrs Walton Hosts Bridge Club in Asheboro

Social notes from Asheboro detail Mrs James Walton hosting New Deal Bridge Club at Dogwood Acres. High score winner was Mrs H A Essick. second high honors went to Mrs Jimmy Webb.

Mrs. Walton Bridge Club Asheboro OBS James Walton New Deal Bridge Club Walton Dogwood Acres H. A. Essick Jimmy Webb Essick Webb J. C. Spencer Forrest Swicegood Vance Kivett Presnell Bright Holland

Randolph War Mathers Chapter Meeting Held at Mrs Lewis Home

The Randolph chapter of the American War Mathers met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. S. Lewis on Sunset Avenue. the event was postponed from Tuesday. Mrs. Zeb Rush and son Harris returned home after two weeks in Raleigh with Mrs Rush's mother.

Randolph Chapter The American War Mathers Zeb Rush Harris Raleigh

Lingle and Miller address Presbyterian Women in Rutherfordton

Dr W L Lingle president of Davidson College and Dr P D Miller pastor of Raleigh church spoke to the Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary of the Synod of North Carolina in Rutherfordton on October 18. Officials reported last year’s church work contributions totaled £195 546 with auxiliary officers presiding over sessions. Bulgaria halts private auto operations except in special cases.

Rutherfordton W. L. Lingle Davidson College Miller First Presbyterian Church Raleigh Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Synod of North Carolina

Seven Sons and Four Sons-in-Law in France With Colors

In a French family of seven sons and four sons-in-law, nine men are serving in uniform. The note highlights a military connection within the household and the number engaged in military service.

France

Crissman Speaks on Democracy at Thomasville BPWC Banquet

Walter E. Crissman, high point attorney, addresses about democracy as heritage and participation, at the Thomasville BPWC National Business Women’s Week banquet on Randolph Street. About sixty members and guests attend. readings and songs highlight program.

W E. Crissman Thomasville Walter E. Crissman High Point Thomasville Business and Professional Women's Club Randolph Street Crissman Myra Olive G. E. Crowell Thomas Mann Athens Harold Ickes Roosevelt America Claiborne Pennington Clara Harrison BPW Club

Mothers Class To Fete Young Mothers At Tea

Wesley Memorial Church Mothers Class will host a tea for young church mothers tomorrow afternoon at the church classroom. Hours are 3 to 5 pm with a cordial invitation extended to all young mothers. Transportation available by contacting Mrs F P Kiser at 6165.

Wesley Memorial Church F. P. Kiser

Regatta Head Loses Home Ahead of Moth Boat Meet

Elizabeth City fire destroyed the home of Ernest Sanders president of the International Moth Boat Association just before the regatta to be held October 20 21 and 22.

Elizabeth City Ernest Sanders International Moth Boat Association

Hanover Province Emerges as Germanys Leading Oil Region

The Province of Hanover is now recognized as the outstanding oil producing area of Germany, highlighting its growing significance in the national energy industry.

Hanover Germany

Also Mentioned on This Page

Adeline Hoover A. L. Stevens Re. N.L. Garner Jed Gordy Ths Veterans Oteen Usiness Noves Amusing Nion Hill PT. A. Wil Cercle Francais John Highsmith N. Main Street Bland's Holland D. B. Carrick Johnson St. PT. A Johnson Street Parent-Teacher Association R. A. DeSanto East Lexington Avenue A. H. Kimble L. W. Glenn Dayton Street Ling-Grubb Sis Clinard Lebanon Ladies Aid PMT Baptist Home Department MPT First Baptist Church Charlies Weedon South Hamilton Street Main Street Methodist Church Fidelis Green Street Senior Christian Endeavor Society Oak Mill M. K Altrusans RAND David Robbins Robbins Old Farmer Road Harriet Powell Wilmington Order of the Eastern Star Order Randolph Harold Moaz Mary Weatherly Franklinville J. W Ridge Hazel Bowers Sara Alice Moore Aileen Gilmore J. Gilmore Fort Pierce New York Mr. Gilmore Miss Gilmore J. M. Caveness Sunset Avenue Genevieve Hammer Bradenton Fla Victor P. Hammer Dorothy Curtis Liberty Louis Swaim South Fayetteville St Lingle and Miller Presbyterian Louise Clanton Charlotte C. M. Norfleet Winston-Salem A. J. McKelway Pinehurst Otho B. Ross C. M. Robinson Lowell A. J. Howell Bulgaria Penetro R. M. Cooksey Regatta American Institute of Laundering Arrid Lydia BF. Pinkham Inkham Greyhound Eas Greyhound Semple Atlanta, Ga Birmingham Montgomery Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville Orlando Tampa Palm Beach Miami Union Bus Terminal North Wrenn ST
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