Richard's Opens New Woman Store in High Point
Richard's, a new ladies ready to wear store, will open in the Loflin building on North Main street High Point on September 23. A fashion show at the American theater September 22 at 8 30 p m will preview coats dresses and millinery with living models and no admission fee remote from other events.
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Loflin Building
North Main Street
Richard’s
High Point
American Theater
Richard's
Richard's chain operates 33 stores with NC presence
In High Point the retailer runs about 33 shops eight in North Carolina. Buyers constantly scout New York markets for new styles to add to inventory.
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High Point
North Carolina
Richard’s
New York
Miss Roberta Sloan Porter Honored With Bridge Shower
Greensboro society notes Mrs John Scott and Mrs J M Burnell hosted a bridge tea at the King Cotton hotel with Miss Roberta Sloan Porter and Misses Dorothy and Elizabeth Winston of Raleigh as guests. Top score prize went to Mrs T H Willis who recently moved to Greensboro from Waynesboro Ga. Next score holder Mrs F A Patterson received a double deck. Porter received a wedding pattern silver. Twelve tables were set for the event.
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Greensboro
Roberta Sloan Porter
Dorothy
Elizabeth Winston
Raleigh
John Scott
J. M. Burnell
King Cotton Hotel
Bridge
T. H. Willis
Willis
Waynesboro
F. A. Patterson
Miss Porter
First Fall Meeting of Choral Art Club Held at Trexell Home
The Choral Art club opened its season with its first fall meeting at Charles Trexell’s home. Officers chosen for the year include T. D. Dupuy as president, Henry Myers as vice president, Miss Nel Clapp as secretary, with Miss Katharine Wharton H. R. Heesh and Bynum Clapp named as members.
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Choral Art Club
Charles Trexell
T. D. Dupuy
Henry Myers
Nel Clapp
Katherine Wharton
H. R. Heesh
Bynum Clapp
Club Begins 14th Year With Splendid Prospects
The executive committee announces the club starts its 14th year with splendid prospects for a successful season in every sense.
Social events feature bridge party for a bride elect
On Wednesday afternoon two social functions were held. The O. Henry Study club met at Mrs. Alderman's Sedgefield home with Mrs. S. L. Alderman and Mrs. Will Lyon. At 4 p.m. Miss Liza Witherspoon hosted a large bridge gathering honoring Miss Margaret Mendenhall, a season's charming bride elect.
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O. Henry Study Club
S. L. Alderman
Will Lyon
Alderman
Sedgefield
Liza Witherspoon
Margaret Mendenhall
Missionary Society Meeting Highlights Work in China
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church held an inspirational Monday afternoon meeting. Circle No. 9 supervised the program with Mrs. Nora Gathings presiding and Mrs. Paul White leading devotional exercises. Mrs. Fred Myrick gave the chief talk on Baptist medical missionaries in China. Musical numbers were performed by Miss Josephine Lyles, Miss Nell Applewhite, Mrs. Edgar Allred, and Miss Sarah Allred.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Circle No. 9
Nora Gathings
Paul White
Fred Myrick
Baptist Church
China
Josephine Lyles
Nell Applewhite
Edgar Allred
Sarah Allred
Greensboro Bride Honored at Afternoon Tea
Mrs. J. B. Stroud Jr a recent popular bride in Greensboro society was honored with a tea hosted by Mrs. J. B. Stroud and Mrs. J. C. Powell at the former home on Thursday between 5 and 6 pm. About 50 guests called during the afternoon.
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J. B. Stroud, Jr
Greensboro
J. B. Stroud
J. C. Powell
Norfolk Woman Receives Deligthful Bridge Prize
Miss Helen Thompson of Norfolk Virginia was given a delightful bridge on Tuesday morning by Mrs R B Allen at her Fisher avenue home. Handkerchiefs and lingerie were awarded as score and honor prizes. Attending were Misses Helen Thompson Mary Elizabeth Perkins Margaret Perkins Lois Dobson Marian Shaw Madge Morrison Mildred Morrison Mary McLeod Martha Broadhurst Margaret Jarboe Virginia Vanstory Jennie Trotter Margaret Ferguson Doris Clendenin Frances Garner Lois Schoonover Rose Lambeth and Fannie Anderson.
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Helen Thompson
Norfolk
R. B. Allen
Fisher Avenue
Mary Elizabeth Perkins
Margaret Perkins
Lois Dobson
Marian Shaw
Madge Morrison
Mildred Morrison
Mary McLeod
Martha Broadhurst
Margaret Jarboe
Virginia Vanstory
Jennie Trotter
Margaret Ferguson
Doris Clendenin
Frances Garner
Lois Schoonover
Rose Lambeth
Fannie Anderson
Kentucky visitor lauded at Greensboro luncheon
Miss Carrie Bush of Kentucky was complimented at a Greensboro Country Club luncheon hosted by Mrs. A L Brooks. The table was described as beautifully appointed with covers laid for Miss Bush, the hostess, and a few intimate friends of Miss Bush.
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Carrie Bush
Kentucky
A.L. Brooks
Greensboro Country Club
Miss Bush
Guilford Battle D A R joins Alexander Martin in program
Friday morning session brings together Guilford Battle Chapter of the D A R and the Alexander Martin Chapter of High Point for a splendid joint program at the battleground followed by a delightful luncheon. The Greensboro area lists numerous church services with pastors and Sunday school times across First Baptist, Southside Baptist, Green Street Baptist and many others.
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Guilford Battle
Alexander Martin
High Point
Battleground
Judge Boyd Hosts 60th Wedding Anniversary Reception
At 220 West Washington Street Judge James Edmund Boyd and his wife celebrated six decades of marriage with a daylong reception. Despite illness he remains active in civic life and still attends federal court sessions, while Mrs Boyd follows active social duties. Later, Miss Virginia Vanneman hosted a gathering in North Spring Street to honor Miss Eleanor Vanneman.
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James Edmund Boyd
West Washington Street
Judge Boyd
Federal Court
William McKinley
Boyd
Virginia Vanneman
North Spring Street
Eleanor Vanneman
Parent Teachers To Convene Citywide Meeting
Members of the Parent-Teachers Association from Elm Street School will meet this week with Elm Street School on Tuesday night to discuss school affairs and community concerns.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Elm Street
School association meeting schedule updated for fall
At 7 30 o clock Bay Street school and Grimes Street school hold Tuesday meetings. There will be no regular business meeting to allow patrons and teachers to meet. Park Street school meets the last Thursday of this month and Oak Hill meets early in October.
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Bay Street
Grimes Street
Park Street
Oak Hill
Growth of Church in the Carolinas
Bishop Edwin D. Mouzon reports growth in the Methodist Episcopal Church South in the Carolinas. The Western North Carolina conference added 2,221 members and the Eastern conference 1,259. South Carolina regions gained 1,468 and 610 respectively, countering editorials of declining membership.
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Charlotte
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Carolinas
Edwin D. Mouzon
North Carolina
Mouzon
South Carolina
Hastings Castle Ruins For Sale in England
The historic Hastings Castle ruins in England, once a major fortress built by William the Conqueror, are currently up for sale. The site preserves a vast medieval stronghold and offers potential buyers a tangible link to Norman-era history.
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Hastings
England
William the Conqueror
Colored Churches Tells of Local Congregations and Schedules
The First Baptist Church at East Washington and Hobson lists Sunday school 9 30 morning service 11 30 and evening service 8 00 with Wednesday prayers. B Y P U led by H M Kirkpatrick. Mount Vernon Baptist on Hoover Street under Rev W L Mason with 9 30 Sunday school 11 00 service 7 30 and Wednesday prayers. N L Hawood ps Sunday school head. Cherry Street Presbyterian holds 9 00 Sunday school and 11 00 service led by Dr J C Morgan. C A Washington preaches at 11 00 with Christian Endeavor at 6 30.
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West End
Church of God
Asheboro
Rev
L. M. Chewning
St. Edwards Catholic Church
E. Green
Parker Streets
A. C
Dler
First Christian
First Christian Cnriren
Green and
Tryon
Supany Scnoo
C. A. Best
Lonnie L. Wyrie
Elon College
Christian Endeavor
J. A. Lee
East Washington Street
J. W. Wolff
St. Mary’s Episcopal North Main
Farriss Avenue
H. Norwood Bowne
Church of Christ (Disciples
Continuing Christian Church
Disciples B. Saunders
City Lot
Ram Evangelistic Party
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
F. L. Conrad
H. F. Cooper
West View M. E
M. P
N. Main St
Richardson Street
P. E. Lindley
E. Lester Ballard
Welch Memorial
T. E. Pierce
Magnum and
Lake Streets
First Reformed
Milton Whitener
Edgar Whitener
Salvation Army
East Russell St
Mangum Avenue
W. J. Barrett
Holiness
Salvation Meeting
Young Peoples Meeting
Main Street
First Baptist Church
Colored
East Washington and
Hobson Streets
H. M. Kirkpatrick
S. L. Parham
D. D
Mount Vernon Baptist Church
Hoover Street
W. L. Mason
N. L. Hawood
Cherry Street Presbyterian Church
J. C. Morgan
Rev. C. A
Washington Christian Endeavor
Local church schedules and services listed across districts
Multiple church notices outline weekly services Sunday school times morning sermons and evening services. Worship centers include Womens Memorial A M F Church Washington Street Rev B H Lucas Morris Chapel Methodist Church Epworth League Pilgrim Congregational Brooks Memorial M E Church and A M E Zion Church High Street with midweek prayer meetings and youth activities noted.
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A. M. E. Zion Church
High St
C. W. Carver
W. B. Steele
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Taylor and Fairview Streets
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Greensboro Society
Odd Fellows Hall
Commerce Street
First Baptist
L. T. Wilson
A. B. Tate
Southside Baptist
Highland Avenue
Stanton Streets
Tasso W. Siler
C. H. Maynor
Green Street
Tor
Mechanicsville
Primitive Baptist
J. W. Tuttle
Friends
Tom A. Sykes
Horace C. Hayworth
Brotherhood
E. M. Jones
E. L. Varner
South Main M. E
W. B. Davis
J. W. Clinard
First Wesleyan Methodist
Newton—Meadows
Chestnut Streets
W. R. Harvey
Calvary M. E. Church
H. C. Byrum
A. H. Holton
Epworth League
Highland M. E
Highland Community
R. L. Proctor
Trinity M. E
J. H, Moton
M. L, Boswell
Young Peoples Endeavor
Junior Christian Endeavor
Archdale Friends
Reuben J. Payne
Gilbert Marsh
Oak Hill—Friends
Cora Lee Norman
Evan Cecil
Calvary M. E
Springfield—Friends
Clara Cox
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal
N. Main Street
John W. Moore
B. C. Harmon
Archdale M. E
J. R. Hutton
J. B. Huff
Pilgrim Holiness
O. L. Ruth
G. O. Hayworth
First Presbyterian
C. P. Cobl
F. Logan Porter
Young Peoples
International Bible Students
Sherrod Park
Ray Street Grammar School
High School
High Point College
J. van Lindley
A. Sherrod
A. G. Kinney
MILLS
Canton Crepes
Womens Memorial A. M. F
Washington Street
B. H. Lucas
M. M. Cerran
Alien Christian Endeavor League
Morris Chapel Methodist Church
H. L. Ashe
W. M. Holt
T. A. Brower
Fraser Meetings
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