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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1939

Page

14

Piedmont Music Clubs To Gather At Emerywood Saturday

High Point Musical Art Club hosts Piedmont District of the North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs for an all day session at Emerywood Country Club with clubs from Burlington Eton College Gibsonville Graham Greensboro Haw River Lexington Mebane Thomasville Winston Salem Guilford College Leaksville and High Point. Notable officers expected include state president Mrs W H Davis and district leaders Mrs Maurice Honigman Mrs George Coggins and Nan cy Ann Harris with local club officers named. morning program features general meeting and music followed by luncheon and junior participation in the afternoon. Reservations requested for luncheon at one o clock with C H Rhodes or Mrs J C Bostian to conclude the day.

High Point Musical Art Club Piedmont North Carolina Greensboro J. 5. Correll Raleigh Carl Cronstedt Cc. F. Tomlinson D. L. Bouldin J. C. Bastian John Abels H. I. Coffield J. EE. Millis 2. T. Amos J. F. Hayden Valette J. Harris C. Differdale D. L. Pouldin W. J. Fraley C. F. Tomlinson Ivey Paylor Reid Marsh Sidney Gayle Juanita Coppedge Betty Brockmann Meredith Clark Slane Sara Coe Hunsucker Virginia Frank Howards. Dartzell St. Mary's Episcopal Church H. D. Sears Florence Ellis C. H. Rhodes Mra. J. C. Bostian

Nurses Banquet And Dance Proves Social Highlight

The High Point Graduate Nurses Club held its annual banquet and dance at the Sheraton Hotel. Ruth Schiffman spoke on Women In Industry, noting progress in business. Harp music by Eleanor Welch and songs by Ollie Simmons quartet enriched the event, with about 75 guests and a following dance in the hotel ballroom.

High Point Graduate Nurses’ Club Sheraton Hotel Ruth Zs Schiffman Greensboro Eleanor Welch Ollie Simmons Davis Brothers’ Orchestra

Early American Arts Club to Meet at Mrs Millie’s Emerywood Home

The Early American Arts Club will be entertained at its regular meeting this week by Mrs J E Millie at her Emerywood home. The meeting is set for Thursday at 10 a m and will feature the topic Paper weights with the hostess in charge of the program.

J. E. Millis Early American Arts Club J. E. Millie Emerywood

Emerywood Dance At Club Celebrated With Music

The Emerywood Country Club hosted an October dance at its clubhouse with John Peddicord and his Winston Salem orchestra providing music and vocal novelties. A fourth buffet supper in the international series, scheduled for Thursday, was cancelled. A bi weekly bridge party for ladies was announced to begin Tuesday at 3 PM with Mrs. Glenn G. Perry as hostess and advance reservations required.

Emerywood Country Club John Peddicord Winston-Salem Orchestra Country Club Glenn G. Perry

Church Social and Meetings Noted for October

Multiple church notices describe upcoming meetings at Main Street and Ward Street Methodist Churches. The Woman's Missionary Society will convene Monday evening at 7 30 in the church annex. The Ward Street group meets Monday at 7. The Martha Jay Class of Springfield Friends Church held a Friday meeting with Miss Novella Burton as hostess and Halloween refreshments. A Main Street reception for Childhood and Youth Month is set for Thursday October 26 at 7 30 with a children’s program Let the Little Ones Come followed by a fellowship hour.

Woman's Missionary Society of Main Street Methodist Church Martha Jay Springfield Friends Church Dwight Burton Jerry Hill Novella Burton Ward Street Women's Missionary Society of the Ward Street Methodist Church Main ST Main Street Methodist Church Church School Viola Brigman

Local social notes reveal visitors across towns and states

Mrs. E. E. Forward and Miss Jothy Forward travel to Hagerstown Maryland to visit Mrs. Forward's mother for ten days. Others visit relatives in Lilesville, Union County, and Winston-Salem. Mary Allan Clinard and Anne Chappell spend time with family while Chappell recovers from bronchitis. Reverend Moore preaches in Salisbury and at Wesley Memorial. Various locals attend events in Greensboro and Durham including Duke-Syracuse game. Louise Edwards and Annie Lawson head to Washington and the World's Fair.

E. E. Forward Jothy Forward Louise Edwards Annie Lawson Washington, D. C Baltimore

Bristow-Hall Vows In Danville Virginia

Sophia announces the marriage of Jewell Elizabeth Bristow to Robert Bruce Hall in Danville Virginia on October 14. Rev. M T Sorrell officiated. Jewell is the elder Bristow daughter and the couple will reside with the groom’s mother at 128 Council Street Thomasville.

Sophia J. H. Bristow Jewell Elizabeth Robert Bruce Hall Thomasville Danville M. T. Sorrell Hall

Miss Kent and Mr Kerr to Wed in December

Miss Nellie Sue Kent and Willis Robert Kerr, both of the city, announce their December wedding set for Friday the 22nd at five o'clock. The couple will exchange vows at the First Methodist Church with a close friend ceremony.

Nellie Sue Kent Willis Robert Kerr Mesdames W. F. Kent H. J. Stepp Sara Frances Hart Gibson Club Rooms North Main Street Nellie Sue and Willis Miss Kent Bridge Misses Kent Margaret Farr Macey Richardson Lucile Crawford Helen Henderson Ruby McMahan Mr. Kerr First Methodist Church

Betrothal Announced for the Grass In Deathbed Folklore

The poem recalls John Brown a hard working farmer who complains the grass is greener in others yards He shifts crops cotton wheat tobacco and finally dies saying he is tired The tale ends with neighbors helping as he dies amid the greener grass motif credited to Gertrude Cook Page

John Gertrude Cook Page

Luncheon Honors Mrs. Denny At Elm Street School

Mrs. G. V. Denny, newcomer from New York now living on Emery Road, was honored at a luncheon hosted by her niece, Mrs. J. C. Hill, at the Elm Street School cafeteria. Twelve guests enjoyed a four course menu with a centerpiece of red roses and yellow chrysanthemums.

G. V. Denny High Point New York Emery Road J. C. Hill Elm Street School Addi

Wednesday Book Club Luncheon at Mrs Dickson’s Home

The Wednesday Book Club will meet at Mrs. F. F. Dickson’s home 506 Linday Street for a luncheon meeting on the club’s name day. Start is 12 30 with a program to follow and the hostess in charge of the afternoon’s schedule.

F. F. Dickson Lindsay Street

Local AAUW to Host Dr Huth Talk Tomorrow

The High Point branch of the American Association of University Women meets Monday at 7 30 pm at 202 Hillcrest Drive. Dr Mari Luise Huth of Guilford College will discuss The Plight of the Educated Woman in Germany and perform piano pieces. Members may verify eligibility by calling 41257.

American Association of University Women High Point FE. H. Blackard Hillcrest Drive Mari Luise Huth Modern Language Department Guilford College Germany Huth University of North Carolina Association Blake Thompson

Eastern Star Group Holds Regular Meeting Tuesday

Members of High Point chapter number 106, Order of the Eastern Star, will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the Masonic Hall on North Main Street. Miss Bessie Pope, local secretary, announced the gathering.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall North Main Street Bessie Pope

Mr and Mrs Abels Head to Florida for Vacation

Mr and Mrs John C Abels leave this morning for Florida for a week or ten days. They are accompanied by Mrs Charles Nichols who will spend the winter in Florida. During their absence Herman Abels and Mrs will run activities at the Emerywood Country Club.

John C. Abels Florida Charles Nichols Abels

Ferber Autobiography Reviewed for Philomatheans Club

Mrs. Rufus King reviewed A Peculiar Treasure the Edna Ferber autobiography for the Philomathean Club at Mrs. Richard Johnsons Carrick Avenue home. King discussed Ferbers early life and her rise as a reporter, selling her first story Homely Heroine for 50 dollars, with later chapters focusing on her Connecticut home. A luncheon followed with club members listed by name.

Ferber Philomatheans Club Rufus King Edna Ferber Philomathean Club Richard Johnson Carrick Avenue King Miss Ferber H. Tomlinson Fra Hunaucker J. E. Kirkman O. P. Moffitt

Mrs Arg ie Wood Hosts Bingo Shower for Bride

Mrs Arg ie Wood entertained a group at a home bingo party on Ragan Street to honor Mrs Frank McBride former Ruth Burgess a recent bride. Guests played four tables with Halloween black and orange decor and served fruit salad and refreshments.

Argie Wood Ragan Street Frank McBride Ruth Burgess R. B. Troxler Lucile Hayworth

Hallowe'en Festival at Trinity High School Friday Night

A Trinity High School Hallowe'en Festival, hosted by the Parent-Teacher Association, will be held Friday night October 27. The event includes a Hallow Queen contest and a jitterbug dance with prizes for top entries and the queen chosen by student votes.

Trinity High School Trinity School Parent-Teacher Association

Notable Names Mentioned in Local Society Notes

Local society column lists prominent residents and visitors including Nance, Pink Walker, CJ Lewis, Sam Pendergrass, Faye and Collum, Buddy Jordan, Hiram Kick, Haymond McCormick, He wood Lassiter, Misses Este and Edith Farrington, Gladys gel, and Gladys Gerringer.

Nance Pink Walker CJ Lewis Sam Pendergrass Faye & Collum Buddy Jordan Hiram Kick Haymond McCormick Hewood Lassiter Misses Este Edith Farrington Gladys Gel Gladys Gerringer

Also Mentioned on This Page

N. C Federation Music Clubs Maytag Culler Appliance Company East Washington Street Main ST. Auxiliary 8. A. Gardner Lilesville Lora Gunter Willowbrook Street Mary Allan Clinard J. W. Clinard Otteray Drive Anne Chappell Miss Chappell High Point College A. G. Crawford Farmer L. C. Cranford Mrs. Cranford Thurston Street Jos J. Cox New Yorker Ciy John W. Moore John Reavis North Wilkesboro D. L. Crooks Fay Hughes Janette Darlene Ray 311 Fourth Street Winston-Salem Gilbert Muse D. H. Parsons J. A. Eshelman J. O. Griffin C. E. Teiger Statesville Charles Allen Guilford General Hospital Montlieu Avenue Claude E Smith Chestnut Street Oakwood Court Apartments Mozelle Huffman Wrenn Street H. L. Shuey Morganton Jake Froelich Florham Avenue Bristow-Hall John Brown Allus Denny D. R. Parker Joseph D. Cox S. H. Tomlinson W. C. Idol G. W. Denny W. W. Idol Blanch Hayworth H. J. Coffield Dr. Huth AAUW Eastern Star Group SILK Mrs. Abels Mesdames McBride R. E. Troxier Gurney Burgess Thurman Burgess Lee Winston Robert E. Hu North Liberty Winston-Salem Darrell Cly Hughes Lomax Rach Hane Royal Pride
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