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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1938

Page

6

Elizabeth Shields and John Jessup to wed in Greensboro

Bride-elect Miss Elizabeth Shields and her fiancé John I Jessup Jr of Greensboro plan a ceremony tomorrow afternoon at the First Baptist Church with Dr B Conrad officiating. A cake cutting tonight at 206 Thurston follows a formal dinner honoring the couple with about thirty guests and a full bridal party.

Elizabeth Shields John I. Jessup Greensboro Re. BE. BE. Younts Shields Thurston T First Baptist Arch Dr. B. Conrad Bers Rela Josephine

Needlework Guild Ingathering Planned for October 18 19

At a Blue Room meeting the Needlework Guild set October 18 and 19 for the ingathering of new garments at the Sheraton hotel. Mrs. G J Humphreys chaired assisted by chairmen Mrs A H Whitley Mrs Royster Thurman Mrs Fred Whitescarver and Mrs Harry Doctor. National Youth Administration workers reported ongoing sewing and growing garment stock.

Needle- Guild Oration Hotel Sheraton Hotel G. J. Humphreys Guild Humphreys A. H Whitley Royster Thur Mre W. C. Idol

Miss Miles Bride-Elect Honored At Greensboro Bridge Party

A bridge party at the Gibson clubrooms on North Main featured Miss Nancy Miles of Greensboro, whose upcoming marriage to J. Walter Hedrick of High Point. Scores crowned Miss Pegsy Leake and Miss Nel Nowlin of Greensboro as top prize winners. Guests included several Greensboro and High Point residents. the event favored pink and orchid hues with bridal motifs throughout.

Pegsy Leake Ne!! Noros Greensboro Miss Leake Miss Nowlin Miles M. F. Crooks High Point Pat Hal Helen Davis Nancy Smith Ruth Pollock Leora Hampp Lois Barager LeVelle Wilson Marina Jarrett Anna Elisabeth Kearns Love Monday Margaret Hedrick Marion Elliott John Jennings James Blue Claude Smith A. G Ellington Talmadge Eington Robert Taylor Sistter Mise Rachel Miles Betsy Mary Frances Moore Peggy Leake Nel Nowlin Sallie Edgerton

Bridge Party Fetes Miss Hendrix Ahead of Oct Wedding

Mise Moselle Hendrix of Plymouth and Suffolk VA will wed Robert Butler Troan in early October. A bridge party honoring her is set for tomorrow at 246 Boule Rd with Bytha Morley Ethel Morley and Jessie Las ee hosting. Four tables start at tee o'clock with guests from nearby cities and Igh Point as she returns from Western North Carolina to study at the University of North Carolina and visit her mother Mrs Corrinna K Hendrix in Amestown.

Mise Moselle Hendrix Robert Butler Troan Plymouth Suffolk Bytha Ethel Morley Jessie Lasee Boulerd Mies Hendrix Igh Point North Carolina The University of North Caroline Rs. Corrinna K. Hendrix Amestown

Emerywood Country Club Opens Dance Season With Dance

Emerywood Country Club plans its first fall dance at the clubhouse Saturday evening. Hors d oeuvres begin at nine with dancing at 9 30. John Peddicord and his Winston-Salem orchestra provide music. Card dances return from last winter. Reservations for hors d oeuvres due by Saturday noon with the club secretary.

Emerywood Country Club John Peddicord Winston-Salem High Point John C. Abels

Local Women Attend Thomasville Garden Club Meeting

Mrs. R. K. Stewart and Mrs. H. N. Phillips visited Thomasville for a joint garden club gathering at Mrs. John R. Myers home. Stewart spoke as the new director of garden clubs in the Piedmont district.

R. K. Stewart H. N. Phillips Thomasville John R. Myers

Local Notices and Movements Include Illness and Travel

Mrs. J. O. Connor is critically ill at her East Washington street home. Mr. and Mrs. C. Kirkman repackaged a period in New York staying at the St. Regis hotel. Mrs. O. C. Williamson and Mrs. P. H. Dalton returned from an Orange Presbytery meeting in Yanceyville. Mrs. D. O. Ward is a Guilford General Hospital patient for several days. Mrs. L. R. Clark and daughter Gertrude travel to New York City for studies at Union Theological Seminary with plans to return to High Point next week.

C. Kirkman North Main Street New York St. Regis Hotel O. C. Williamson Orange Presbyterial P. H. Dalton D. O. Ward Welborn Street Guilford General Hospital Julius Green Atlanta R. G. Jennings Betty Jennings Raleigh Joe Pratt L. B. Thomas Winston-Salem G. Marshall Hoover East Main Street Hoy L. Feaperman High Point Ray Hoover Lexington Avenue

Social Arts Club Entertained By Mrs A J Koonce

Mrs Arnold J Koonce hosted the Social Arts Club at 414 South Main yesterday afternoon with ten members and one visitor. The gathering featured needlework and fall flower decor in the living room, a birthday gift shower for Mr W J Frasier, fruit salad tea and birthday cakes, with Mrs Dodamead as afternoon guest and members including Mrs Frasier and others.

Arnold J. Koorce South Main Street W. J. Frasier Mre. Frasier T. BE. Dodamead Mesdames N. P Holmes Clyde Baxter BE. Harville J. N. McCrary T. K. Zimmerman A. B. Elam J. W Rose and Leland B. Nelson

Rankin Memorial C E Society Plays At Church Tonight

The Rankin Memorial M P church Christian Endeavor Society presents the three act play An Old Fashioned Mother by Walter Ben Hare at 7 45 this evening in the church assembly room. The cast includes Millie Moore Mrs H T Troxiler Kathleen Embler Faye Caudle Marie Workman Frances Troxler P M Caudle Jr Jen Setzer H T Troxler C J Burton Jr Roger Lee and J A Bowers with the public invited.

Christian Endeavor Society Rankin Memorial M.P. Church Walter Ben Hare New York State Millie Moore Mrs. H. T. Troxiler Kathleen Embler Faye Caudle Marie Workman Frances Troxler P. M. Caudle, Jr Jen Setzer H. T. Troxler C. J. Burton, Jr Roger Lee J. A. Bowers

Mrs Clyde Rule Receives Miscellaneous Shower at Wallburg

Honor guest Mrs Clyde Rule of Wallburg was celebrated at Miss Maurine Clodfelter’s home with a miscellaneous shower. Thirty guests attended as a bride dressed guest led a contest won by the honoree. Refreshments followed and gifts were opened carried in by Grayson and Frances Smith.

Clyde Rule Wallburg Nelle Maurine Clodfelter Evelyn Craven Olivia Ends Clodfelter Little Grayson Frances Smith

Annual Faculty Reception At Local College

The largest student body ever registered at High Point college will be welcomed tonight by the administration and faculty in Harrison gymnasium. The formal reception is for all registered students, with the receiving line headed by Dr. G. J. Humphreys, president. Friday marks Decision Night for campus literary societies.

High Point College Harrison Gymnasium G. J. Humphreys

Miss Amott Weds R O Walker in Daytona Beach

Miss Jean P D Amott of Newport News Virginia and R Oscar Walker former resident of this city now in Daytona Beach Florida united in marriage on September 19 at the home of Rev R W Dickert Ridgewood Baptist church Daytona Beach The bride wore a navy blue lace frock with matching accessories Only attendants were Mr and Mrs E B Markham Walker formerly lived here until three years ago and is son of Mr and Mrs Ashley Walker of 1101 English Street He now manages Cannon Shoe Store in Daytona Beach where the couple reside at 321 Magnolia Avenue

Jean PD. Amott Newport News R. Oscar Walker Daytona Beach Fla R. W. Dickert Ridgewood Baptist Church E B. Markham Ashley Walker English Street Cannon Shoe Magnolia Avenue

U D C Chapter Set Monday Meeting at Mrs Stewart Home

The High Point chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet Monday afternoon at 3 30 at the home of Mrs R K Stewart on Wear Farries avenue. Mrs H N Phillips will be associate hostess and an interesting program is planned.

High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy R. K. Stewart Wear Farries Avenue H. N. Phillips

Five-Cent Cigar Quip Goes Unnamed to Honor Marshall

Among the five cent cigars none bear Thomas Marshall's name, the author of the noted remark about what the country needs. The remark style highlights demand for affordable cigars reflecting a period sentiment.

Thomas Marshall

Letters to the Editor in The Enterprise Columns

Readers submit questions and concerns to Mar erie tanasaele ta Coe at The Enterprise. The responses appear in the letters columns answering community issues and providing guidance.

Marerie Tanasaele Ta Coe

Dear Miss Mansfield Advice Column Letter

A young woman questions rekindling a romance after discovering her former lover dates another girl for her car and money. She seeks guidance on whether to pursue him again, while acknowledging her own strong feelings and her attempts to move on. The adviser urges taking initiative, talking directly to him, and weighing the possibilities rather than dwelling on heartbreak.

Do Not Cling to Gossip Over a Breakup

Do not take gossip seriously and consider that a young man may not rise to the occasion or stay interested. He may welcome a visit or be focused on another girl. If so, accept the loss with sportsmanship and remember time heals broken hearts.

Fragmented plea cautions and vague reunion request

The text urges a friendly approach to a man and asks to tell him a lie to bring him back. It emphasizes giving him a chance and avoiding manipulation while expressing a pledge or prize for his return. The fragment ends without a clear conclusion.

Jolly Y Club Plans Wiener Roast And Program

The Jolly Y club met at the Y W C A to outline a fall program through Christmas. A weiner roast is planned for next Thursday night at Archdale Friends playground. Bea Overcash presided and introduced Mrs Zillah R Hopkins new general secretary of the Y W C A.

Jolly Y Club Friends Playground Archdale Mise Bea Overcash Zillah R. Hopkins Catherine Wrenn Catherine Carmichael Lillian Weisner Mildred Hutchens Dorie Gilleapie Virginia Jowers Dorm Bowers Bea Overcash Betsy Dupuy

Hospital Begun on Greensboro College Campus

On the Greensboro college campus a two story Au relia Bowman Gray Memorial student hospital began construction at the south end of Hudson and Fitzgerald dormitories forming a quad with the Main building. Gifted by James Gray of Winston-Salem in memory of his mother a former student from 1863 it should be completed by January 15.

Greensboro Aurelia Bowman Gray Greensboro College Methodist Hudson Fitzgerald James Gray Winston-Salem College Annette Shinn Mary Elisabeth Woods Greensboro Publice Library Odell Memorial Auditorium

Encouragement for a Young Man to Visit Home

A request invites a young man to visit the writer's home with several peers. The note suggests that in a crowd neither of the men will have a chance, and asks if he may return to see the author.

Garden club talk and social in Thomasville

About a hundred women gathered at Mrs. John R. Myers home to hear Mrs. R K Stewart district garden clubs director speak on garden care planting and soil preparation. The event united the Thomasville and Friendly garden clubs and a newly formed local club with tea served and fall flowers displayed.

Thomasville RK Stewart Thomasville Garden Club Myers Walter Laftin Friendly Club

Students Joe Bales and Tom Finch Return to Woodberry Forest

Joe Bales and Tom A Finch left Wednesday to resume studies at Woodberry Forest School. They were joined by their parents Mr and Mrs M T Bales and Mr and Mrs T Austin Finch who returned Wednesday night. Also mentioned is Mrs G T Alexander with Mrs.

Joe Bales Tom A. Finch Woodberry Forest School M. T. Bales T. Austin Finch G. T. Alexander

Early Lead Cooling Creates Spherical Shot Drops

Historical note describes using tower drops of molten lead into water to form spherical shotgun shot as they hardened in descent.

Munich doctor builds over forty thousand ticket collection

A Munich physician who collects transport tickets has expanded his archive to more than 40,000 items, representing travelers from over one hundred countries. The collection highlights global mobility and cultural exchange through everyday travel tickets.

Munich

How Women in Their 40's Can Attract Men

Compiled advice suggests women aged 38 to 82 seek vitality and confidence through Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Claims describe improved vigor and steadier nerves, aiding social appeal and overall well being.

No Hing Pinkham

High Point debated hospital bond plan and facilities

High Point weighs a $220 000 hospital bond plan to fund Burrus Memorial and Guilford General through a 30 year 4 percent loan. The measure would create a non profit hospital with a free clinic backed by 45 percent federal aid and 55 cent taxes per $100 assessed value to cover $13 000 annual debt service if revenue falls short.

High Point Burrus Memorial Guilford General Committee On Medical Care National Health Conference American Medical Journal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover, Coiros Ake Jessuparty Forest Hill Drive Miss Shields Jessup Mise Shields Mr. Jessup Mise Margaret Shields Garland Caveness William Shields Mr. Shields Robert Cox Gordon Basin Herbert Winston Miss Miles Miss Hendrix Vicks Vaportun Los Country Club A. J. Koonce Clyde Europe Bat New Copenhagen Denmark Miss Amott R. 0. Walker Daytona Beach, Fla Stewart Marjonic Miss Mansfield Brunett Southern Mills Remnant Co Washington Street John R. Myere Piedmont Pennsylvania Maryland California Massachusetts Illinois Wisconsin Oregon Colorado Nevada Montana District of Columbia General Assembly Durham Winston Charlotte Sept. 11Th Charlotte Observer Duke Endowment Carolinas
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