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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1938

Page

6

Harvest Festival and Dance at Emerywood Country Club

The Emerywood Country Club hosted a Harvest Festival and dance Saturday evening for members. Costumes featured farmer and farmerette outfits with overalls and gingham styles. Mrs. A L Stevens and Phil Warner stood out in mountaineer and farmer roles. A buffet supper, square dancing, and Johnny Gilbert and his orchestra provided lively entertainment. A bi weekly ladies bridge party is set for tomorrow at 3 PM.

Country Club Emerywood Country Club A. L. Stevens Phil Warner Farmer Johnny Gilbert Paul Whiteman

Mrs. Smith and Miss Kirkman Honor Miss Wilson

Mrs. Claude Smith Jr. and Miss Claudie Kirkman hosted a bridge party at 1221 Cedron avenue to celebrate Miss LaVelle Wilson, a bride elect. Scores crowned Mrs. Talmadge Ellington top and Mrs. Walter Hutchens second. gifts included a crystal prize and a bridal set.

Claude Smith, Jr Claudie Kirkman Cedron Avenue LaVelle Wilson Howard J. Heinz Audubon N. J Walter Hutchens R. A. Wilson Edythe Crooks Nancy Smith Martha Jarrett Anna Elisabeth Kearns Barbara Phillips Love Monday Helen Smith Maxine Hicks Mesdames

Women Golfers Plan Mixed Foursome And Tea At Sedgefield

The Women's Piedmont Golf Association invites guests to a mixed Scotch two-ball foursome at Sedgefield Country Club on Friday October 28 at noon. Members may invite male partners. prizes include net and gross awards with trophies for the winning team. An informal tea will follow at Sedgefield Grill.

Piedmont Golf Association Sedgefield Country Club Sedgefield Grill Sr A

Musical Program At Allen Jay Tomorrow

A program of music and songs will be presented at the Allen Jay school Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock featuring Uncle Dave Macon and his son Dorris of Radio Station WSM. The duo, praised last year, returns with an entirely new program to benefit the gymnasium fund with a small admission charge.

Alien Jay School Dave Macon Dorris WSM Dave Opry Allen Jay School

BPWC to Hold Tuesday Night Business Meeting

The Business and Professional Women's club will meet tomorrow evening at 7 15 at the Elwood hotel. President Mrs Oriana B James announced the non dinner session for all members to discuss important business.

Business and Professional Women's Club Elwood Hotel Oriana B. James

Plant pollen lifespans vary from days to years

Some types of plant pollen survive only a few days while others persist for several years, showing a wide range in longevity across species and environmental conditions.

Glenn Russell Jr Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs. Glenn Russell hosted a Saturday afternoon surprise party at 310 Fourth Street to celebrate her son Glenn Russell Jr s tenth birthday. Guests included Charles Mann Jr Larry Armfield Jack Armfield Eunice Mae Thompson Betty Smith Bill Atkins Jean Armstrong Michared Crowder Nancy Barker Manford Key Jr Wilbur Mears Vernon Mears and Marie Russell with party favors for each child.

Glenn Russell Fourth Street Glenn, Jr Charles Mann, Jr Larry Jack Armfield Eunice Mae Thompson Betty Smith Bill Atkins Jean Armstrong Michared Crowder Nancy Barker Manford Key, Jr Wilbur Vernon Mears Marie Russell

Garys Return From Sister’s Washington Wedding

Mr and Mrs BE Gary and Sonny Gary returned from Washington DC after attending the wedding of Ruth Gary of Charlotte and Washington to James Fulton Fox of Wilmington Del and Washington. The ceremony was held Saturday evening at a local church with Mr Gary serving as an usher.

BE. R. Gary Sonny’ Gary Washington, D. C Mr. Gary Ruth Gary Charlotte Washington James Fulton Fox Wilmington Del Gary

Tea And Topics Club Gather at Mrs Clayton's Home

Mrs W F Clayton will entertain members of the Tea and Topics club at her home 223 Lindsay Street Thursday at 3 30 in the afternoon per an announcement this morning.

W. F. Clayton Tea and Lindsay Street

Correction: Gladys Darnell and Walter Norman Marriage

The Enterprise corrects a Sunday notice recording the marriage of Miss Gladys Virginia Darnell of this city to Walter Edward Norman of Elbertson Georgia and High Point. The ceremony occurred at Rev. C. N. Royal’s home in this city.

Enterprise Gladys Virginia Darnell Walter Edward Norman Elbertson, Ga High Point Danville C. N. Royal

Social Calendar entries for High Point clubs and events

A list of social meetings for Tuesday and Wednesday in High Point includes the Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Theta Sorority at Miss Elizabeth Hoffman’s home on White Oak street 7:30 p.m. The Duplicate bridge club meets at Emerywood Country club 7:45 p.m. Mrs D L Bouldin hosts Way side Garden club 10 a.m. with Duke faculty guest H L Blonquist. Bi weekly ladies bridge 3 p.m. at Emerywood country club no hostesses named. Altrusa dinner 6:30 p.m. at Sheraton with notes on Second District Huntington W Va. Business and Professional Women’s Club meets 7:15 p.m. at Elwood hotel not a dinner. Wednesday 3 p.m. Mrs R L Quigley hosts Twentieth Century study club 329 Monthey with program by Lamar McCallum. Tea and Topics 3:30 p.m. at Mrs W F Clayton Lindsay street 223. Priscilla club 3 p.m. at Mrs Fred Thomas Forest Hill drive bi weekly. 8:30 p.m. High Point Cooperative Concert Association initial fall concert at Junior high school auditorium featuring Marjorie Edwards violinist. newcomers may join by contacting Mrs R T Amos secretary.

Alpha Theta Sorority High Point College Elizabeth Hoffman White Oak Street Duplicate Bridge Club Emerywood Country Club D. L. Bouldin Wayside Johnson Street H. L. Blonquist Duke University Altrusa Club Sheraton Huntington W. Va Business and Professional Women’s Club Elwood Hotel High Point Cooperative Concert Association Marjorie Edwards Mra R. T. Amos

Berthing Rates Set For Steamers By Vessel Size

Berthing charges are listed by ship size with daily rates ranging from 250 dollars for a 1 500 ton steamer to 1 000 dollars for a 5 000 ton vessel. The schedule outlines the cost scale for dockage.

Junior Woman's Club Hears Mrs Boyd at Kernersville

Kernersville October meeting of the Junior Woman's Club features guest speaker Mrs Robert Boyd of Winston-Salem. Members discuss club affiliation with the General Federation and yearlong beautification projects for the club grounds and a rear park.

Junior Woman's Club Kernersville Robt. Boyd Winston-Salem Rebecca Bodenheimer Kathryn Bellamy Elizabeth Hedgecock Mary Edwards Rose Linville Richard Whitaker General Federation Clarence Stanley Club Robert Boyd Ernest Kapp

Mission Study Session Of Local Missionary Society

The semi annual study class of the Missionary Society of the M E church convened Thursday at the church with Miss Mary Linville as superintendent. The opening prayer was by Mrs W C Stafford and a resume of the study book Rebuilding Rural America was given by the chapter method. Present were Mrs W C Stafford and Misses.

The Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Mary Linville W. C. Stafford Rural America

Local Altrusans Step Up At District Meeting

High Point delegates led by Miss Lucile Johnston returned from Huntington West Virginia where the Second District Altrusa clubs held their annual meeting. New officers include Eva Wall Lucille McMurray Edith Nelson Marjorie Marshall Meliver Maida Adams. The banquet featured Miss Altizer and remarks on club objectives and international relations.

High Point Huntington W. Va Lucile Johnston Lois Welborn Marie Caddell Edna Blake Julia Virginia Ryan Mary Lou Rothrock Mamie Rose McGinnis Salisbury High Point Altrusans Caddell Maida Adams Gastonia Miss Welborn Miss Johnston Eva Wall Winston-Salem Mary Altizer Roanoke Lucille McMurray Washington, D. C Edith Nelson Richmond Marjorie Marshall Meliver Altizer Dessalee Ryan Dudley Battle Creek Mich International Association of Altrusa Clubs International Association Chicago Executive Board of International

Mrs Pilson Honor Guest At Dinner On 81st Birthday

Mr and Mrs Ford Pilson hosted about 65 friends and relatives at 307 West Bay Street to honor Mrs E Pilson on her 81st birthday. A picnic style meal followed. Mrs J W Pilson spoke and photos were taken of Mrs Pilson, her children and grandchildren. Various out of town guests came from Dobson Ellerbe Winston Salem Kernersville Thomasville and other nearby towns.

Ford Pilson West Bay Street Roy Bray Reggie Bray Nancy Mattie Hardee Thomasville

Twentieth Century Study Club Meeting at Mrs Quigley Home

The Twentieth Century Study Club will meet at 329 Montheun Avenue, the regu lar meeting Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 with Mrs Lamar Mc presenting the program. An earlier notice in the Sunday Enterprise incorrectly named Mrs McCallum.

Twentieth Century Study Club R. J. Quigley Montheun Avenue

Circle 3 of Woman’s Missionary Society met at Justice home

The group gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. J T Justice Sr house with Mrs Justice presiding as chair. Mrs Laura Story led the mission study and during social hour the hostess served refreshments.

Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church J. T. Justice

Gate City White Shrine Benefit Ball at Sedgefield

Plans are complete for the Gate City Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Halloween Benefit Ball at Sedgefield on Friday night. Mrs. Bessie Howard serves as worthy high priestess and invites High Pointers to attend. proceeds aid work with the blind. Attendees may wear costumes. the annual event features John Peddicord and his orchestra with Reginald Marshall and Ann Tyree.

Gate City Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Greensboro Sedgefield Bessie Howard Hallowe'en John Peddicord High Point Reginald Marshall Ann Tyree

Jamestown Ladies to Serve Supper at Church

Jamestown church ladies host a supper tomorrow evening from 6 to 8 o clock with a cordial invitation to the public. Highland church Women’s Missionary Society meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the church. Luncheon at Reformed Church Tuesday noon served 11 30 to 1 30 o clock. All day mission study class Thursday at Main Street church 10 a m to 3 p m with luncheon at 12 30. Lebanon church group presents three act comedy Where’s Grandma Friday at 8 p m admission goes to Ladies Aid work.

Jamestown Reformed Church Woman's Missionary Auxiliary The First Evangelical and Reformed Church New England Main Street Main Street M.B R. M. Hauser Greensboro Lebanon Church Priscilla Wayne Wayne Sprague Ladies Aid Society Ladies Aid

Local residents return from Charleston and Williamsburg

Mrs. Jake Froelich and Mrs. Alex Rankin Jr. returned Saturday night from a visit in Charleston West Virginia where they stayed with Mrs. Wilson Daveler formerly Miss Katharine Hayworth of this city. They also visited historic Williamsburg and other points of interest. O O Forrest, manager of Central Stone Works Inc, left yesterday for a business trip to Milbert on Georgia Stone Quarry and other points in the state before returning home.

Jake Froelich Alex Rankin, Jr Charleston W. Va Wilson Daveler Katharine Hayworth Williamsburg Oo. W. Forrest Central Stone Works, Inc Miberton Georgia

Surprise Shower Honors Mrs Wayne Sexton at Asheboro Residence

A surprise shower given by Mrs Susan Kivette and Mrs Lewis Hughes honored Mrs Wayne Sexton before her marriage. About 25 guests arrived at 8 after a 7:30 gathering on Holly Avenue, with bingo, crystal prizes, a three tier cake, and white and green decorations.

Enterprise Asheboro Susan Kivette Holly Avenue Kivett Lewis Hughes Wayne Sexton Isabelle Hughes Odell Trogdon Zeoia Dorsett Walter Covington, Jr Tom Nance Glenn Holder Opal

Best Music Lesson Builds Campfire Picnic Mood

Children finished a music lesson and spent the following month’s end gathering sticks for a campfire. They roasted marshmallows and hot dogs and enjoyed a simple picnic supper under clear skies.

Nell Maness Betts and George W Bullard wed at First Baptist

Mrs Nell Maness Betts and George W Bullard married Friday evening at the First Baptist parsonage in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev L B OBrien. The bride wore a basket weave grey suit Angora trim and a black felt hat with sweetheart roses as corsage. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Maness of Asheboro and has worked at McCrary Hosiery. Mr Bullard, son of the late Mr and Mrs B J Bullard, has served at Fort Bragg. The couple left for a short wedding trip after the ceremony.

Nell Maness Betts George W. Bullard First Baptist Church L. B. O'Brien Paul Maness Asheboro McCrary Hosiery Mills Bullard B. J. Bullard Fort Bragg

Asheboro Girl Scouts Invite All to Silver Tea

The Asheboro Girl Scouts announce a Silver Tea Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 6 at the new Girl Scout hut. The event marks the hut’s opening and honors donors who helped fund it. M r. A. Fewell and Mrs Coffin will pour tea. no stories will be served by the Scouts.

Asheboro Girl Scouts A. Fewell Ha Coffin G Scouts

Miss Edith Briles Hosts Allred Honorees at Ashlyn Hotel

A 20th century social event honors Mr Blanche Clayton Allred and Mr Virginia Ferree Allred at the Ashlyn hotel in Charleston W V. The ballroom is decorated with evergreen trees streamers and yellow crepe paper. Tables feature dahlias while a band from Winston Salem plays from 9 to 11.

Edith Briles Blanche Clayton Allred Virginia Ferree Allred Ashlyn Fridavening Allred Earle Sh Blin Charleston W. V Miss Briles Tommy Crans J. B. Ward James Webb Lester Daniels Winston-Salem

Autumn Club Meeting At Sunset Avenue Home

Mrs J A Caviness hosted the Friday Afternoon B club on Sunset avenue. Members admired autumn flowers in the room as Mrs T E Myatt reviewed And Tell Of Time by La Krey. Mrs TI C Moser discussed Dale Carnegie and articles on Bing Young Carrie Nation and Garbo. Hostess served salad and tarts after the program. visitors included Mrs Lou Lovett and Miss Carrie Cor.

J. A. Caviness Howe Sunset Avenue T. E. Myatt Progm A. Ferree la Krey TI. C. Moser Dale Carnegie Bing Young Carrie Nation G Garbo Lou Lovett Carrie Cor

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