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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1939

Page

6

Alpha Theta Psi Alumnae Fete Bride-Elect Vera Smith

Miss Vera Smith bride-elect of Robert M. Smith of Liberty was honored at a High Point College Alpha Theta Psi alumnae meeting at the Gibson Clubrooms. Hostesses Agnes Wardell and Helen Raper decorated with fall flowers. gifts presented. bridge games yielded prizes for Mrs. A. A. Koonts and Mrs. James Brooks. ice course served.

Alpha Theta Psi Vera Smith Robert M. Smith Liberty Duke University Alpha Theta Psi Sorority High Point College Gibson Agnes Wardell Helen Raper

Kiwanis Club Hosts Annual Ladies Night at Sheraton

The Kiwanis Club of High Point plans its Ladies Night Friday October 27 at 6 30 PM at the Sheraton Hotel. Clemson College Dean D W Daniel will speak. Edmund H Harding will entertain with accordion and songs. E Logan Chitwood serves as master of ceremonies. More than 50 prizes will be awarded during banquets, games, and contests honoring president G E Klanderman who is being transferred to Jamestown New York.

Kiwanis Club Sheraton Hotel High Point Kiwanians Sheraton D. W. Daniel Clemson College Daniel High Point Edmund H. Harding Harding E. Logan Chitwood Kiwanis G. E. Klanderman Jamestown N. Y Klanderman

Vows Of Interest Solemnized Saturday At Thomasville Home

In a 5 PM Saturday home ceremony in Thomasville Miss Evelyn Cameron and Edward Harrison wed with Rev. W. K. McGee officiating. The couple exchanged vows before an improvised altar amid white dahlias and candles. The bride wore a teal blue costume suit with pink rosebud corsage. he is employed by the Thomasville Chair Company. An informal reception followed.

Thomasville Evelyn Cameron Edward Harrison W. K. McGee First Baptist Church L. B. Cameron Jones Business College High Point Harrison Er. L. Harrison Mr. Harrison Thomasville High School Thomasville Chair Company

Miss Wanda Mozelle Ingram and Fred Thomas Chisholm wed

Miss Wanda Mozelle Ingram and Fred Thomas Chisholm married Saturday morning at First Baptist Church with Rev. W. K. McGee officiating. Only attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Chisholm. The bride, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Ingram of Thomasville, wore a teal blue suit and was a Fair Grove School graduate. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Chisholm of Thomasville, attended local schools and works at Fremont Hosiery Mill. They will live at 1017 Georgia Avenue.

Wanda Mozelle Ingram Fred Thomas Chisholm First Baptist Parsonage W. K. McGee Hugh Chisholm C. F. Ingram Thomasville Fair Grove School Chisholm W. F. Chisholm Fremont Hosiery Georgia Avenue

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

Constipation relief ad touts Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein in the stomach and laxative action moves bowels, easing acid indigestion bloating and stomach discomfort for the whole family.

Dr. Caldwell

Miss Frances Pleasant to wed Bobby Brinkley in December

Miss Frances Pleasant to become bride of Bobby Brinkley in December in De cember celebration hosted by Miss Mozelle Hill and Miss Frankie Harrellson at the latter’s home. Roses adorned the decor and three bridge tables plus one hearts table were in play. Ann Ward won bridge high score, second prize went to Pleasant, Irene Stone took a luncheon set as hearts award. About 20 guests attended.

Mozelle Hill Frankie Harrellson Frances Pleasant Bobby Brinkley Ann Ward Miss Pleasant Irene Stone

Contract Club Hosts Ten Players At Mrs Myers Home

Mrs Chester Myers entertained the Wednesday Contract Club with two tables of play. Mrs Bill Crews excelled and won a compact while Mrs W T Harris took second prize of costume jewelry. Eight guests enjoyed refreshments afterwards including Miss Clara Gray White Willa Mae Owenee Everhart Holleen Wright and Mesdames Bill Crews W T Harris and Thomas Peacock.

Chester Myers Bill Crews W. T. Harris Clara Gray White Willa Mae Owenee Everhart Holleen Wright Mesdames Bill Crews Thomas Peacock

Halloween Bridge Party At Mrs McMahon Home

Mrs M A McMahon entertained her bridge club at her home with two tables in play. Hollis Russell and Mrs Wiley Taylor shared top score prizes guest towels while Mrs Emery Perryman won for low score with a piece of cooking glassware. Guests included Mesdames Wiley Taylor Reuben Badver Hobart Hall T W Cameron Woodrow Hall Hollis Russell Emery Perryman.

Woodrow Hall Hollis Russell Emery Perryman

Weekend visits and relatives travel notices

Miss Ina Chisholm spent the weekend in Greensboro with relatives. Mrs. B. L. Pollock and daughter Rebecca are in the western part of the state with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Eanes of Lexington. Mrs. Nash LeGrande and children left for Hamlet after visiting her parents on Spring Street. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sink and son Jack spent Sunday at Brevard visiting Gene Long. Mrs. Shell Williamson left for Buffalo New York after visiting Miss Lillian Yow. Mrs. W. W. Rankin returned home in Durham after visiting her mother on Randolph Street.

8. L. Pollock Rebecca T. S. Eanes Lexington Nash LeGrande Hamlet Gene Long Sink Shell Williamson Buffalo N. Y Lillian Yow W. W. Rankin Durham F. 8 Lambeth Randolph Street

Social Calendar Highlights Week of Club Events

A schedule of local club meetings and activities from Tuesday to Saturday including the Business and Professional Girls Club supper with Dr. O C Williamson, Altrusa Club at the Sheraton, Eastern Star, Book Club luncheon, Moose Chapter Night, Jewish Women study group, Early American Arts Club, Priscilla Club Biweekly, Kiwanis Ladies Night, and Piedmont District Music Clubs all hosted at Emerywood and area venues with listed addresses and hosts.

Business and Professional Girls Club O. C. Williamson Presbyterian Church Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall F. F. Dickson Lindsay Street The Women of the Moose High Point Council of Jewish Women Harry Jacobs Colonial Drive Ben Herman Early American Arts Club J. E. Millis Emerywood Priscilla Club R.S. Lafferty Louise Avenue Kiwanis Club Sheraton Ballroom Piedmont North Carolina

Letters to Marjorie Mansfield in The Enterprise Columns

Readers are invited to address problems to Marjorie Mansfield in care of The Enterprise. Letters will be answered in the publication’s problem-solving columns.

Marjorie Mansfield

Randleman Man Honored On His 77th Birthday

In Randleman on October 24 a surprise birthday dinner honored Jess Rodgers for his 77th birthday. Attendees included Mrs. J. M. Farlow and family, Mrs. Sammie Strigo, Danville visitors, Greensboro visitors, and multiple Randleman residents. Mr. Rodgers received many presents.

A. R. Benson Greensboro Jack Bryant Sammie Strigo Graham J. C. Morgan Elizabeth Ann D. L. Brown Randleman Rodgers

Greensboro trio and guests visit Miss Mescal Swaim

Miss Polly Fitch C Ward and Holt Fitch of Greensboro with Misses Lillian Alyene Caudle and Tula Davis of Randman visited Miss Mescal Swaim Sunday in a social gathering hosted at her home.

Polly Fitch C. C. Ward Holt Fitch Greensboro Lillian and Alyene Caudle Tula Davis Randleman

Edith Hinshaw and John Wood Wed in Randleman

Miss Edith Hinshaw and John Wood of Randleman united in marriage Thursday evening at the Methodist Church parsonage. Rev. C L Spencer officiated. The bride wore navy velvet and black accessories. The couple plans to live with the groom’s parents after a wedding trip. Mr Wood runs a radio shop in Randleman.

Edith Hinshaw John Wood Randleman Methodist Church C. L. Spencer Wood Clyde Hinshaw Mr. Wood Ross Wood

Dear Miss Mansfield Opinion on marrying a widower with two children

A 35 year old woman seeks guidance about marrying a widower with two school aged children. Her mother warns she will become a drudge, while she believes the fiancé is stable and could be a good stepmother. The columnist urges choosing real love and a stable home, noting the value of a happy home life.

Barbara Hutton Mdivani Haugwitz-Reventlow Woolworth United States Europe Barbara Lance Haugwitz-Reventlow Count Court Haugwitz Reventlow Robert Sweeney Babs Miss Mansfield Sally

Courageous Sally Faces Bold Life Choice

A woman named Sally asserts resolve in pursuing a new venture after reconsidering her past marriage. She believes she is making a wise decision and should trust her own mind to achieve success in the contemplated effort.

Sally

Mrs Whitley Undergoes Tonsillectomy at Guilford General

Mrs A H Whitley was a patient at Guilford General Hospital after a tonsillectomy yesterday and is reported in satisfactory condition. Mrs T E Bingham has returned home to Boone after visiting her sister Mrs J D Stinson and brothers L D and F H Leonard. Miss Mary Harris returned to Charlotte after visiting Miss Hilda Barbee of Asheboro Street. Wayne Veach, ill at home the past week, shows some improvement.

A. H. Whitley Guilford General Hospital T. E. Bingham Boone J. D. Stinson L. D. and F. H. Leonard Mary Harris Charlotte Hilda Barbee Asheboro Street Wayne Veach

Preparing for Parenting Ups and Downs

A writer urges a reader to plan for challenges and rewards of family life. The guidance emphasizes patience with children and choosing a wise path, hoping for lasting happiness.

Domino Club Meeting At Jamestown Tonight

Members of the Domino Club will be entertained by Miss Billie Bundy at her Jamestown home for the regular weekly meeting this evening. The gathering starts at 7 45.

Domino Club Billie Bundy Jamestown

Weaver Lineberry Hosts Autumn Bridge Club Evening

Mrs. Weaver Lineberry entertained the contract bridge club at her home with three tables in play and autumn flowers. Mrs. Larry T. Hammond won a box of soap as high score, guest prize went to Mrs. Nat Keller, and visitors included Mrs. Nat Keller Miss Lorain Walker Lib Matthews.

Weaver Lineberry Contract Bridge Club Larry T. Hammond Nat Keller Lorain Walker Lib Matthews

Hallowe'en Carnival at Hasty School Friday Night

Hallowe'en Carnival to be held at Hasty School Friday October 27 at 7 30 p m sponsored by the Parent Teacher Association and Senior class featuring bingo fishing fortune telling cake walk King and Queen Coronation baby contest side shows and other amusements with refreshments on sale. Mr and Mrs James Leon Smith announce the birth of a daughter Irene Fern on Sunday October 15 at Burrus Memorial Hospital both mother and baby reported doing nicely.

Hallowe'en Hasty School Parent-Teacher Association James Leon Smith Irene Fern Burrus Memorial Hospital

Dorothy Ruth Lloyd Celebrates Third Birthday Party

Dorothy Ruth Lloyd turned three with a home party at 699 Lindsay Street hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs C R Lloyd. The event marked her third birthday in the family residence.

Dorothy Ruth Lloyd Lindsay Street C. R. Lloyd

Stephens Bible Study Class Meets With Fossits As Guest Speakers

Rev and Mrs D W Fossit of Louisville speak at the Stephens Bible Study Class gathering this Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock at the home of Mrs P R Dixon 1006 Lindsay Street in Hayworth Wesleyan Methodist Church precincts. They evangelist and singer will lead the revival meeting sessions and address the class.

D. W. Fossit Louisville, Y Hayworth Wesleyan Methodist Church Stephens P. R. Dixon Lindsay Street

Endurance Fliers Set Mark Miss One Endurance Flight

Robert A. McDaniels and Kelvin F. Baxter, aged 25 and 23, set a light airplane endurance mark of 535 hours 45 minutes in a Piper Cub after 23 days aloft from Muncie Indiana. They landed at Muncie airport at 6 38 p m CST weakened but proud, surpassing the Springfield Illinois record of 343 46 hours but still short of the all plane record of 653 30 set at Meridian Mississippi.

Muncie Ind Robert A. McDaniels Kelvin F. Baxter Richmond C.S.T Hunter Humphrey Moody Decatur Ill Springfield Fred al Keys Meridian Miss

U S Seeks New Latin Business Drive

The U S administration forms a cross agency committee led by Henry F Grady to boost Latin American trade. Members include Edward J Noble John W Hanes Warren Lee Pierson and Leslie A Wheeler. Dudley P K Wood says department store reps will be invited to discuss expanding Latin American purchases of U S goods.

Washington Henry F. Grady Tarriff Commission Edward J. Noble Commerce John W. Hanes The Treasury Warren Lee Pierson Export-Import Bank

Chicago Produce Chicago Butter and Eggs Prices Steady

Chicago report shows butter at 498,827 pounds, steady with no change and eggs totaling 3,977 cases, refrigerator extras at 17 1/2 cents, standards 17 1/4 cents, firsts 16 1/2 cents, other prices unchanged.

Chicago

Gasoline Sales Estimated for 1938 Across the Nation

The article estimates motorists bought 19.2 billion gallons of gasoline in 1938 at a retail value of 3.74 billion dollars, reflecting strong demand and high usage.

Perfume Application Tips For The Modern Woman

Alicia Hart advises discreet perfume use with smart applicators to avoid overpowering others. She suggests leak proof bullet shaped applicators, atomizers for daytime wear, and applying perfume to clean skin after bathing, using toilet water as a lighter alternative for formal occasions.

NER Pat Ner

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