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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1939

Page

6

Howard Morgan wed at Calvary Methodist Church

Miss Thetus Howard became Mrs Hoyle Morgan at a Saturday ceremony led by Rev. Leroy Spencer and Rev. D V Howell. Attendants included Mrs T H Scott and Mahlon Morgan with music by Roy Padgett Virginia Elder and Ruth Crowson. The couple plans residence in High Point after a brief wedding trip.

Calvary Methodist Church Thetus Howard Hoyle Morgan Leroy Spencer D. V. Howell Roy Padgett Virginia Elder Miss Elder Bond Ruth Crowson Wagner

Clandestine Felicity Club Hosts Halloween Dance

Members and guests enjoyed a Halloween party at the city lake pavilion hosted by Mrs. C. H. Williard and Miss Ruth Williard. The event featured decorations, games, contests, dancing, and refreshments including popcorn peanuts and lollipops.

Felicity Club C. H. Williard Ruth Williard City Lake Pavilion

Mrs Worrell Hosts Hallowe'en Party For Daugher

Mrs J R Worrell entertained at a Hallowe en party for her daughter Miss Pearl Lee Worrell and Miss Peggy Justice. The living room was decorated with jack o lanterns and orange and black paper. Games and contests provided entertainment and refreshments were served to 20 guests.

J. R. Worrell Pearl Lee Worrell Peggy Justice

Local clubs host varied week of meetings and events

A busy social calendar lists numerous gatherings from Monday to Friday. The American Association of University Women meets at Hillcrest Drive with Dr. Mari Luise Huth as speaker. DAR hosts a benefit party on East Washington Street. Various garden clubs, study clubs, and women’s groups schedule talks, dinners, and activities at designated homes, the Y W C A, Blair Park, Elwood Hotel, and other venues.

American Association of University Women Embree H. Blackard Hillcrest Drive Mari Luise Huth Guilford College Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution J. F. Hayden East Washington Street Business and Professional Girls Elizabeth H. Covington Rockford Road H. A. Millis Utopian Study Club Henry Foscue Parkway R. T. Holton J. A. Eshelman Johnson Street J. W. Clay Winston-Salem Brazil South America Business and Professional Women's Club Elwood Hotel Thomas R. Baldwin Altrusa Club Ethel Moxley Boulevard Social Arts Canterbury Club W. F. Ellis, Jr West Lexington Extension Rufus King Philomathean Club

Wesley Memorial W M S Day Of Retreat Planned

The Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Woman's Auxiliary schedules a Day Of Retreat at Mrs J E Millis's Fairfield Road country home on Wednesday November 1 from eleven o'clock to three. Mrs W C Idol presides and Mrs C L Steidley leads the program as all members are invited.

Wesley Memorial Millis Farm Wesley Memorial Methodist Church J. E Millis Fairfield Road W. C. Idol C. L. Steidley

Johnson St P T A Sponsors Silver Tea

The Johnson Street Parent-Teacher Association hosts the eighth silver tea Tuesday from 3 to 5 p m at Mrs C D Slack 1608 Johnson Street. Proceeds benefit the school free lunch fund.

Johnson Street Parent-Teacher Association

Clouds and raindrop dynamics during cloudbursts

Raindrops do not burst when carried by air currents and only fall when those currents weaken. The process explains how precipitation begins in a cloudburst as trapped droplets are released as updrafts diminish.

Hohns Celebrate Silver Wedding With Reception

Mr. and Mrs. Emil Jay Hohn of near High Point observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an informal reception Saturday. About 75 guests attended, greeted at the side entrance by Lewis Davis and Elmer Beeson. The couple were joined by Jay Hohn and Elmer Beeson, with gifts displayed in the gift room and a three tier cake as the centerpiece.

Emil Jay Hohn Near High Point Lewis Davis Elmer Beeson Maurice Robertson Flora Mae Hohn M. Luther Hohn Branson Davis

A A W To Hear Dr Huth Tonight At Hillcrest

A A W members invite eligible local women to join and hear Dr Mari Luise Huth from Guilford College discuss The Plight of the Educated Woman in General. Meeting opens at 7 30 tonight at the home of Mrs Embree H Blackard on Hillcrest Drive.

Blake Thompson American Association of University Women Embree H. Blackard Hillcrest Drive R. A. Herring Mari Luise Huth Guilford College

Harvest Queen Pageant Tops Johnson Street Fall Festival

Johnson Street School parents and teachers staged a 7:30 pm Fall Festival featuring a pageant titled The Crowning of the Harvest Queen. Pupils portrayed autumn and harvest themes with costumed roles, dances, songs, and a queen crowned by the Spirit of Harvest. Proceeds fund lunches for underprivileged students.

Johnson Street Parent-Teacher Association Darrell Setliff Robert Shuefelt Mrs. Ray Jack Petty Buck Brown Betsy Anderson Charles Payne Harvest Ivey Cummings Jack Frost Miss Atwater Hunters

Mid-Week Garden Club Schedules Early Meeting at Covington Home

The Mid-Week Garden Club will meet at ten o'clock at Mrs. Elizabeth H. Covington's Rockford Road home. Speaker Mrs. H A. Millis will discuss Winter Arrangements with Mesdames Seborn Perry and A. Sherrod assisting. Members attending the Methodist Retreat at J. E. Millis farm at 11 o'clock can attend both.

J. E. Millis Elizabeth H. Covington Rockford Road H. A. Millis

Miss Edna Ball Hosts Halloween Party at Burton Street

Miss Edna Ball held a Halloween party at her 331 West Burton Street home on Saturday night. Many games were played with prizes won by Frances Garner. a weiner roast on the lawn followed, enjoyed by Frances Garner Erva Freeman Katherine Crawford Dorothy Davis Hilda and Mildred Workman Catherine Height Ruby Pigram J. W. Henderson Odell Billy Joan Watkins and Buddy Ball.

Edna Ball West Burton Street Frances Garner Erva Freeman Katherine Crawford Dorothy Davis Hilda Mildred Workman Catherine Height Ruby Pigram J. W. Henderson Odell Billy Joan Watkins Buddy Ball

Emerywood Younger Set Hosts All Hallows Eve Dance Party

The Emerywood Younger Set Dance Club at Chauns Dancing School held its season opener on Saturday at the Chains Studio to celebrate All Hallows Eve. A grand march led by D W Chauns opened the event with a skat ers waltz and hours of dancing followed by games and prizes for best costume and most original. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Everett Bryant Jr Shirley Baker Walter Comer Katherine Comer Dorothy Rockwell Nelson Mann Gilbert Marsh Marjorie Kearns Dorothy Good Homer Hudson Tommy Kearns Janet Russell James Lewis Carol Walker Johnny Wall Martha Ann Kluttz Harold Amos Zana Groome Broadus Leonard Fritzie Raymond David Lindsay Jane Ferree Albert Klemme Susan Young Arthur Lyon Marietta Thompson Eleanor Garrett Fred Flagler Nancy Sechrest Howard Jobe Gloria Foust Joe Coffield Nell Humphreys Lawrence Matton Bob Koontz Shirley Redding Johnny Thomas Clinard Burton Esther Free Beverly Hancock.

Emerywood Younger Set Chauns Dancing School Chains Studio D. W. Chauns Nelson Mann James Lewis Everett Bryant, Jr Shirley Baker Walter Comer Katherine Comer Dorothy Rockwell Gilbert Marsh Marjorie Kearns Dorothy Good Homer Hudson Tommy Kearns Janet Russell Carol Walker Johnny Wall Martha Ann Kluttz Harold Amos Zana Groome Broadus Leonard Fritzie Raymond David Lindsay Jane Ferree Alvert Klemme Susan Young Arthur Lyon Marietta Thompson Eleanor Garrett Fred Flagler Nancy Sechrest Howard Jobe Gloria Foust Joe Coffield Nell Humphreys Lawrence Matton Bob Koontz Shirley Redding Johnny Thomas Clinard Burton Esther Free Beverly Hancock Enterprise

Miss Luna Fowler Hosts Hallowe'en Party in High Point

Miss Luna Fowler of High Point entertained friends at a Hallowe en party on October 28. Games and refreshments followed as a large group attended including J C Trottle Marie Cox J P Clod felter Mr and Mrs Piece Carter Harold Garner Juanita Hunsucker Verna Fields Garland Fields Eva Clare Harrison Willard Hubbard Edith Metters Richard Jones Edith Smith Mack King Billie Fincannon Bobby Lehman Mary Cruffes Clifford Browers Alma Cruffes Ralph Scott Charlie Beck Waide Thrift Troy Agner Betty Lackey Boyd Misenheimer Marion Henry Joe Foboson Richard Cox Iris Kersey Loyd Misenheimer Joe Wood Grady Kersey Charlie Modlin Grady Lane and Luna Fowler.

Luna Fowler High Point J. C. Trottle Marie Cox J. P. Clodfelter Piece Carter Harold Garner Juanita Hunsucker Verna Fields Garland Fields Eva Clare Harrison Willard Hubbard Edith Metters Richard Jones Edith Smith Mack King Billie Fincan

Hallowe'en Festival At Allen Jay School Tomorrow

A Hallowe en festival at Allen Jay School is set for tomorrow evening at 7 39 o clock. The public is invited. Features include a fish pond cake walk archery contest and a popularity contest in the school auditorium.

Allen Jay School

Woman's Club To Meet Wednesday

The regular general meeting of the Woman's Club will be held at the Blair Park Club house at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon announced today by Mrs H D Sears president.

Woman's Club Blair Park H. D. Sears

BPWC Mid Year Council Set For Sedgefield Inn

The North Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs will hold its Mid-Year Council at Sedgefield Inn near Greensboro on November 11 and 12 hosted by the Greensboro club. President Dess M. Gurganus will chair sessions and Lucy Somerville Howorth will speak at dinner. An inspirational breakfast will close the event.

Charlotte North Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Sedgefield Inn Greensboro Dess M. Gurganus Raleigh Lucy Somerville Howorth Washington, D. C Howorth District of Columbia Club Kansas City United States Federation International Federation Trondheim Norway Randolph-Macon Women's College University of Mississippi Board of Veterans’ Appeals United States Veterans’ Administration Washington Federal Bar Association

June Scott Attends Thackston Cleland Wedding in Greenville

Mr and Mrs June Scott of this city attended the wedding of Miss Catherine Thackston to Samuel Cleland Saturday at 4 pm in the Episcopal Church Greenville S C They also took part in the reception and stayed with Mrs Scott's parents Mr and Mrs J J McDevitt Mrs Scott had traveled Wednesday for the bride's pre nuptial events and Mr Scott joined for the weekend.

June Scott Greenville S. C Catherine Thackston Samuel Cleland Episcopal Church

North Carolina Bird Records Gaps Urged by Brimley

Dr. Cc. S. Brimley appeals for breeding and summer occurrence reports across North Carolina. He notes scarce data west of the Seaboard railway and in Piedmont regions for shrikes, Pipits, Purple Grackles, Scarlet Tanagers, Tree Sparrows and Towhees, urging observers to submit records to the NC Bird Club committee in Raleigh.

North Carolina Seaboard Railway Piedmont Statesville Alamance County Cc. S. Brimley North Carolina Bird Club Committee N. C. Bird Records Raleigh

Revelation chapters detail vials' outpouring events

The 17th and 18th chapters of Revelation describe the consequences following the outpouring of God’s vials. The text emphasizes judgment and the fall of Babylon as part of apocalyptic prophecy.

Enterprise God

Rev J C Madison to Speak at Girl Scouts Vesper Services

Pastor D Clay Madison of the First Methodist Church will be principal speaker at the vesper services Sunday at 5 pm in the First Presbyterian Church. Dr O C Williamson of the same church will preside and Rev C N Royal of Green Street Baptist will lead the opening devotional. The program includes candlelight rites and Girl Scouts in uniform.

D. Clay Madison First Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church O. C. Williamson C. N. Royal Green Street Baptist Williamson

Vision of Babylonian Mysteries and Papal Power

The passage analyzes Revelation imagery linking the great whore to a papal, scarlet beast ruling from Rome and seven hills. It argues a dual power structure: ecclesiasticalMysteries and commercial gold, opposing God, with historical links from Babylon to Pergamos and Rome guiding end-time judgment.

John Apostle Seven Hills Vatican Earth Babylon Ancient Pergamos Satan Rome

Mrs. Fred Gray Hosts Sans Souci Bridge Club

Mrs. Fred Gray entertained the Sans Souci Bridge Club at her Thomasville home with three bridge tables. Mrs. Frank Marr won a quilted silk card table cover, and Mrs. G. T. Alexander held high score among visitors. Hostess gifted Doak Finch, the former Agnes Crowder, a French Swiss handkerchief.

Thomasville Fred Gray Sans Souci Walter Newby G. E. Crowell Frank Marr Paul Hassler Harry Lee Lambeth O. R. Rodgin Ralph Wilson G. T. Alexander Doak Finch Guy Whitten R. M. Cooksey Evelyn Webb

Bridge Tea Hosts at Nurses Home by Florence McWilliams

Miss Florence McWilliams hosted a bridge party at the Nurses Home on Tuesday evening with two tables in play. After the game the hostess served refreshments to guests including Misses Margaret Thompson Minnie Gilliam Esther Touchberry Mary McLaurin Mamie Harris and ladies Blanche Crump and Raymond Phillips.

Florence McWilliams Margaret Thompson Minnie Gilliam Esther Touchberry Mary McLaurin Mamie Harris Mesdames Blanche Crump Raymond Phillips

Birthday party honors local husband with games and prizes

Mrs. Millard Grimes hosted a surprise party at her home for her husband’s birthday. Rook games at several tables produced prizes for Dr. Dermont Lohr and Woodrow Younts. Nearby guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Grimes, Mr. and Mrs. Lank Harris, and others.

Millard Grimes Rook Dermont Lohr Woodrow Younts J. O. Grimes Lank Harris Eugene Ritchie Charles Prevo L. M. Farmer Alvin Black High Point Lexington

Mystery on the Tiber Named Babylon the Great

A fragmentary item links the term Mystery to Babylon the Great and places it along the banks of the Tiber. The note suggests a symbolic inscription or allegorical reference linked to historical imagery. Further readable context is unavailable.

Tiber

Winters Visitors And Moves Across Florida And North Carolina

Dr and Mrs H J Haefflinger leave for Fort Myers Florida to spend the remainer of the winter and expect to return in about six months Mr and Mrs Mark Fletcher of Tampa are here as guests of Mr and Mrs C F Haefflinger at 110 Brentley Circle Fletcher is Florida representative for McEwen Lumber Co Katherine Wolfe of Montreal is visiting Miss Helen Jones at 110 Johnson Street Miss A O Davis of 1108 Jefferson Avenue is recovering at Guilford General Hospital after a serious operation She can receive visitors Melva Wynne of Morehead City leaves after a weekend visit with her sister Charles Carroll Jr and another Carroll sister plan visits before returning to Morehead City Grover H Thompson left for Homestead Florida to take work at The W Leader Enterprise as linotype operator Mrs W K Nance leaves for Fort Lauderdale to visit sister Mrs Flyum and is joined by Mr Nance at Charleston South Carolina David Parsons Jr and family spent yesterday at Guilford College

Jane Pratt Lexington Ralph Wilson Jerry Neal Jester Wagram Lottie May Buie Aul Stout Alvin Black High Point Greenville S. C E. H. Mahone Earl Mahone Dunn S. S. Wiley Davidson College Paul Snell Wilmington Mollie Snell B. H. Williamson Ben Mount Airy Myers Street H. J. Haefflinger Fort Myers, Fla Mark Fletcher Tampa Fla C. F. Haefflinger Brentley Circle Fletcher Florida McEwen Lumber Company A. O. Davis Jeffeson Avenue Guilford Gener Hospital Melva Wynne Morehe City Charles Carroll, Jr Mr. Carroll Johnson Morehead City W. K. Nance Fort Lauderdale, Fla Mrs. C. Flyum Mr. Nance

Church Social and Class Meetings Tonight

The Philathea Class of Gre Street Baptist Church meets at 7 30 this evening at M Jesse Haney s home 6 Carter Street with associate haste Mesames A M Gentry P Hall Worth Hill J O Hout and Bertha Husham listed. The T E L Class of Fi Baptist Church holds its regular meeting in the church room at 7 30 with full attendance requested. Fidelis Class of No Main Street Baptist Church hosts a covered dish social at 6 00 p m at the J U A M hall on North M Street.

Gre Street Baptist Church Jesse Haney Carter Street Mesames A. M. Gentry P. Hall Worth Hill J. O. Hout Bertha Husham Fi Baptist Church No Main Street Baptist Church M Street

Ladies' Aid Meeting Aboard B'nai Israel Church

The Ladies' Aid Society of B'nai Israel Synagogue will hold its monthly meeting with Mrs. Schwartz of 1008 Lindsay Street at 8 30 Wednesday evening. Mrs jreeh will be associate hostess.

Ladies’ Aid Society of B'nai Israel Synagogue Schwartz Lindsay Street Jreeh

Miss Bonnie Lewis Pledged to Lamba Delta at Fassifern

Hendersonville October 3 Miss Bonnie Lewis daughter of D. M. Lewis of High Point has pledged to the Lamba Delta sorority at Fassifern School Girls Hendersonville. Lewis a senior is among a group of seven pledged to the sorority after the rushing period as campus activities center on these groups.

Bonnie Lewis Lamba Delta Fassifern School Hendersonville D. M. Lewis High Point Lamba Sorority Lamba Delta Sorority Lewis Seeen Lamba I

Mrs King Hosts Philomatheans Club Meeting

Mrs Rufus King will host the Philomathean Club Friday at 3 30 p m at 402 Hillcrest Drive for the regular meeting and activities unfolding in the afternoon.

Philomathean Club Rufus King Hillcrest Drive

California Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Ad

An old timey drugstore advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle, vegetable laxative for children. It promises mild flavor, easy dosing, and avoids harsher medicines, urging parents to keep a bottle handy and buy at the nearest drugstore.

California Tve

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Madeline Hoover Howard-Morgan Hallowe'en Lydia Pinkham Pinksteffecham John Highsmith N. Main Street Bland’s Flower SI Shop Pree Vm Sheraton Hotel Ssesee Stahward Vicks VA Hohns Dr Huth Jerry Jones the Benne Greenway Drive David Dowdy Bill Freeman Billy Welborn Wayne Farr George Billy Blackard Elswick Smith Johnson St. School Burton St Emerywood Younger BPWC Sedgefield Thackston-Cleland Greenville, S. C MR. Smith J. C. Madison Girl Scouts Mrs A. C. Coggins Kern Street Maxine Ward Dorothy Perdue Daphene Pressley Wayne Batten R. L. Shuford Harold Rackley Charles Ward Emery Perryman Daily Smith Puvlroleom Katherine Wolfe Motreal Canada Helen Jones Grover H. Thompson Tool Homestead, Fla W Leader M Thompson High Point Enterprise James David Parsons, Jr Green ST. Philatheas Wnal Israel Adies' Aid Mrs. King Philomatheans
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