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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1939

Page

14

Girl Scout Council Group Returns From Philadelphia Meet

High Point representatives to the National Girl Scout convention held in Philadelphia last week returned home last night praising the trip as a success. The party included Mrs. Royter M. Tucker and Mrs. Mabel Burnett with Mesdames Roy Spearman and C. T. Parker. They traveled by train and attended sessions featuring notable speakers including Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Mrs. Lee Somers of Reidsville accompanied the group as a county representative.

High Point Philadelphia Royter M. Tucker Girl Scout Council Mabel Burnett Direcor Mesdames Roy Spearman C. T. Parker Ptor Franklin D. Roosevelt Invention Hall Lee Somers Reidsille Coun

Myers-Elizabeth Weds in Simple Cheraw Ceremony

Miss Elizabeth Myers and Ward Ward united in a quiet Sunday afternoon ceremony at Rev. C. H. Myers home in Cheraw South Carolina. The bride, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Myers, wore black chiffon velvet with a pearl necklace and gardenias. Ward, oldest son of I J Ward and the late Mrs Ward, has worked in the city with Colonial Motor Lines. The couple reside with the bride's parents while plans form.

C. H. Myers Tor Cheraw’ Baptist Church Cheraw S. C Missra Elizabeth Myers

Foster announces marriage of Algie Foster to Robert Hundley

Mrs J T Foster announces the marriage of her daughter Algie to Robert Lee Hundley of Thomasville. The ceremony was performed by Rev M T Sorrell at his Danville Virginia home on Saturday October 14. The bride wore wine with Davy blue. The couple will live with the bride's mother presently.

J. T. Foster Algie Robert Lee Hundley Thomasville M. T. Sorrell Danville Mr. Foster Mr. Hundley D. J. Hundley Crown

Social Calendar Highlights Local Women's Clubs Events

The week features numerous meetings and events across local clubs. The American Association of University Women hosts Dr. Mary Luise Huth of Guilford College at Mrs Embree H Blackard. Daughters of the Confederacy and DAR and garden clubs plan plant and slide programs at various homes and YWCA functions. A slate of study clubs, Altrusa, High Point Professional Women, and Canterbury Club gatherings follow with speakers, slides, and dinners at designated addresses.

American Association of University Women Embree H. Blackard Hillcrest Drive Mary Luise Huth Guilford College Higavent United Daughters of the Confederacy H. F. Hunsucker G. H. Kearns Hunsucker Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution Regent J. F. Hayden East Washington Street Business and Professional Girls Club Elizabeth H. Covington Rockford Road H. A. Millis West Emerywood Twentieth Century Study Club Lamar McCallum Parkway Utopian Study Club Henry Feacue R. T. Holton J. A. Eshelman Johnson Street J. W. Clay Winston-Salém Brazil South America Altrusa Club Ethel Moxley Boulevard High Point and Professional Women's Club Elwood Hotel Thomas R. Baldwin Canterbury Club W. F. Ellis, Jr West Lexington Extension

Miss Albertson and Roy L Taylor wed in Danville

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Evan B. Albertson to Roy Lee Taylor, solemnized October 21 in Danville Virginia, with Rev. M T Sorrell officiating. They will reside at 703 South Hamilton Street after November 4. accompanying guests included Mr. and Mrs. Claude Younts and Miss Floy Taylor.

Evan B. Albertson Roy Lee Taylor Danville M. T. Sorrell B. L. Albertson High Point Mr. Taylor J. H. Taylor Taylor South Hamilton Street

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Harris at Guilford General

Mr and Mrs Abe Harris of 217 Montheu Avenue announce the birth of a son yesterday morning at Guilford General Hospital.

Harris Abe Harris Montheu Avenue Guilford General Hospital Joel David Hill Delmer Hill Thomasville Joel David Burrus Memorial Hospital

Miss Swanson and Willard Ivester Wed Here Sunday

Beatrice Swanson and Willard James Ivester were married in a private Sunday ceremony at the Swanson home. Rev. N C Williams officiated with a musical program by church members, followed by a reception for about 60 guests. The couple will reside in Winston Salem where Ivester works in business. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. S John Ivester. Beatrice is the bride’s daughter.

Lindsay B. Swanson Beatrice Willard James Ivester Winston-Salem N. C Cadman Seitz Mr. Swanson Bond d’Hardelot Wagner Kearns Nevin Mendelssohn Reynolds High School Bellevue College Bellevue Nebraska

UDC To Elect Officers Monday At High Point

North Carolina Division United Daughters of the Confederacy to hold October meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 at 209 Hillcrest Drive. Mrs H Frank Hunsucker hosts with Mrs G H Kearns as associate hostess. Retiring president Mrs H P Morrison chairs as reports from local representatives attending Asheville state meeting are presented.

North Carolina United Daughters of the Confederacy High Point U. D. C H. Frank Hunsucker Hillcrest Drive G. H. Kearns H. P. Morrison Asheville

Junior Choir at First Methodist Church Elects Officers

Mrs. L F Huneycutt hosted the Junior Choir at 607 Woodrow Avenue for its regular meeting. Eighteen members attended a lawn weiner roast before an inside organization session that elected Marjorie Payne president Norbert Meredith vice president Mary Elizabeth Barton secretary treasurer. Rev J Clay Madison attended and urged the value of junior church groups. Miss Myrtle Davis also spoke.

First Methodist Church L. F. Huneycutt Woodrow Avenue Marjorie Payne Norbert Meredith Mary Elizabeth Barton J. Clay Madison Myrtle Davis

Utopian Club Meeting With Mrs Henry Foscue

Mrs Henry Foscue will entertain members of the Utopian Study Club at the regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 at her home 604 Parkway. Mrs Roland T Holton will be in charge of the program for the afternoon.

Henry Foscue Utopian Study Club Parkway Roland T. Holton

Miss Moxley To Entertain Altrusa Board At Dinner Meet

Miss Ethel Moxley will entertain the executive board of the Altrusa club at a dinner meeting Wednesday at her Boulevard home. The gathering begins at seven with dinner, followed by discussion of business matters.

Miss Moxley Altrusa Ethel Moxley Altrusa Club Boulevard

Voncannon Holcomb Vows In Danville

Miss Hazel Von Cannon daughter of the late Mr and Mrs C C VonCannon of High Point and Stanley E Holcomb of High Point wed in Danville Virginia on Saturday September 30 with Rev M T Sorrell officiating. The couple reside at 1316 Bencini Street.

Stanley E. Holcomb Danville, Va Hazel VonCannon C. C. VonCannon High Point Danville M. T. Sorrell Harvey van Cannon Lucille Stone Holcom Bencini Street

Canterbury Club Hostess Named Mrs Ellis Jr at Home

Mrs W F Ellis Jr will entertain the Canterbury Club at her West Lexington extension residence Friday afternoon at 3 30 oclock following a recent announcement.

W. F. Ellis, Jr Canterbury Canterbury Club West Lexington Extension

Miss Elaine Inman Hosts Bridge For Miss Austin

Miss Elaine Inman entertained at Gibson's Club Room on North Main Street Friday to honor Miss Marjorie Austin of Hatteras and High Point whose marriage to C Curtis Newton of High Point will be in November. Ten tables played with top score prize dusting powder won by Christine Ray. Love Monday won runner-up prize handkerchief doll. Eunice Watson received a handkerchief case for high score in Chinese checkers. Irene Reynolds, engaged to James B Parsons, received lingerie as a gift. Ices in bridal molds and nuptial colored cake and mints followed. Guests presented Miss Austin with a linen shower.

Elaine Inman Bridge Gibson’s Club North Main Street Marjorie Austin Hatteras High Point C. Curtis Newton Christine Ray Love Eunice

Greensboro Arts Supervisor Speaks at Citywide Study Group

Mary Leath Stewart Greensboro Schools art supervisor spoke at the Brentwood school auditorium for the third and final citywide child study group. She urged freedom in art to foster initiative and native talent, showing murals friezes prints and relief work by students. Attendance reached 183 at the final citywide event.

Mary Leath Stewart Greensboro Brentwood J. G. Thompson Brentwood Group Parent-Teacher Association C. N. Royal Virginia Frank

Miss Carolyn Thomas Weds Paul Wheless In Danville Ceremony

Announcement of the marriage of Carolyn Thomas to Paul Louis Wheless solemnized in Danville Virginia on Saturday October 14. The bride wore teal blue with Dubonnet accessories and carried a bouquet of talisman roses with lilies of the valley. She is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Carrie Thomas and the late Archie O. Thomas. The bridegroom is the son of

Carolyn Thomas Carrie Thomas Archie O. Thomas Paul Louis Wireless Danville Smith Carolinas Paul Louis Wheless Wireless High Point

Kiwanis Club Hosts Annual Ladies Night Event Fun

The Kiwanis Club held its annual Ladies Night at the Sheraton Hotel ballroom with about 140 attendees including Kiwanians wives and guests. Edmund H. Harding of Washington D C performed with accordion, sang, and shared humorous stories while Dean D W Daniel of Clemson College was slated to appear but could not attend. About 65 prizes and favors were distributed as master of ceremonies E Logan Chitwood led the program. G Klanderman received a past president pin from Thomas W Sprinkle as he prepares to move to Jamestown New York leaving for a new job with Glasgow Allison Company and residing temporarily with his bride’s mother at 832 South Main Street.

Kiwanis Club Sheraton Hotel Edmund H. Harding Washington, D. C North Carolina Dean D. W. Daniel Clemson College E. Logan Chitwood G. Klanderman Thomas W Sprinkle Klanderman Isoon Jamestown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover Foster-Hundley Culler Appliance Company the Washing Machine Store East Washington ST Miss Albertson Roy L. Taylor Psa Fen Shine John Highsmith Main Street Bland’s Ie Re Ashington Miss Swanson Willard Ivester UDC Utopian Club I. M. Phillips Trinity Route Two Melvin Clement Phillips Lena Lambeth Voncannon-Holcomb Miss Austin Percales S Department Store Paul Wheless Oece Richardson
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