Pi Kappa Alpha to Stage 25th Easter Ball at State College
Raleigh April 4 One of the spring society highlights in the Carolinas is the Silver Anniversary Ball by Pi Kappa Alpha at North Carolina State College Easter Monday April 6 from 1 to 4 am in Frank Thompson gymnasium. The event marks 25 years of the Easter cotillion led by Harry Lee and Miss Margaret Henderson both of Monroe with guests from the region.
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Frank Thompson
Raleigh
Carolinas
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
North Carolina State College
Tol A. m. Co Society
The
Alpha Epsilon Chapter
Pi Kappa Alpha
Harry Lee
Monroe
N. C
Margaret Henderson
Free Pop Boosts Grades in Yuma School Trial
In Yuma Arizona a confectionery firm offered each student a free bottle of pop for every perfect grade and city school authorities noted a clear rise in average marks. The program tied treats to academic performance in a coordinated effort to motivate students and reward achievement.
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Yuma, Ariz
Halo head dress sets new fashion for modern women
London fashion reporters note that halo head dresses become a style staple for the season. Court attire mirrors current modes with long, imposing skirts, short trains, and the halo as a centerpiece. Colors predicted to lead are greens blues and reds.
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London
Lexington Society Week Of Social Events In Lexington
A week of social events marks Lexington society including a contract bridge party hosted by Mrs. R L Reynolds with spring floral decor and prizes for high scores. Roby Leonard’s twelfth birthday celebrated at the Leonard home with refreshments. The Garden Club met, elected delegates for the state meeting in Wilmington, and planned a program on Biennials led by Mrs Don Walser.
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Lexington
Deligh
Lexington Society
R. L. Reynolds
Contract Bridge Club
East Center Street
High Score Club
Alr
Paul
Roby Leonard
Clay Leonard
South Main Street
H. C. Gibson
Henry Sink
Garden Club
T. E. McCrary
Hubert Beeson
Wilmington
G. W. Mountcastle
T. V. Kirkman
Don Walser
In Memoriam Mrs Homer Wheeler
Describing the deep sympathy of St Marys Church Service League upon the death of Mrs Homer Wheeler. The letter praises her devotion to church activities, charitable contributions, comforting friendship, and poetic spirit, signed by the leagues resolution committee and officers.
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Homer Wheeler
St Mary's Church Service League
ST. Mary's Church Service League
W. L. Tabb
Chm
A. G. Douglas
T. D. Cox
Native Shrubs and Flowers Featured at Local Meeting
W B Hunt spoke on Native Shrubs for Natural Effects and Mrs Frank Hill won blue ribbon for best flower collection. Attendees included Mrs James Adderton and others. Mrs W F Brinkley hosted a contract bridge gathering at Vance Circle with three tables, prizes for high scores, and a decorated vase presentation to Mrs John Craven and hose gifts to two guests.
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W. B. Hunt
Frank Hill
James Adderton
W. O. Burgin
T. V. Kirkman
T. C. Hinkle
H. E. Olive
G. W. Mountcastle
Don Walser
B. C. Philpott
W. F. Brinkley
Contract Bridge Club
Vance Circle
C. J. McCoy
John Craven
E. R. Culbertson
Ted Hethcock Jr Hosts Seventh Birthday Party
Thomasville on April 4 reports Ted Hethcock Jr hosted Easter weekend festivities at Highland Avenue for his seventh birthday.Miss Lillian Yow and Miss Florence Lawrence led games and storytelling, with yellow and white decor, a white birthday cake, yellow candy eggs, and an ice course. Attendees included Paul Green Jr, J C Green Jr, Arthur Black Jr, Moyer Mendenhall, Mary Alice Hoover, and several relatives and visitors. The piece also notes various local residents' Easter travels and visits, ending with a curious line about African teak oak resisting 855 pounds of pressure.
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Thomasville
Ted Hethcock, Jr
Highland Avenue
Lillian Yow
Florence Lawrence
Paul Green, Jr
J. C. Green, Jr
Arthur Black, Jr
Moyer
Peggy Mendenhall
Mary Alice Hoover
Jean Peace
Peace
Avis Russell
Marcia Black
Richard
Mabel Hoover Hargett
Royster Thurman
High Point
Paul Green
Annie Yow
Lutes Yow
Moyer Mendenhall
Community Church Rising at Prison Farm Seven Miles East
George B. Wimberly, superintendent, says a community church and night school for prisoners at the city prison farm seven miles east will be completed next week if weather holds. First services set for April 12 with no minister named. The church will host Sunday school and services for inmates and nearby residents, plus four weekly night-school sessions led by Eva Edgerton. Donations from locals plus inmate labor fund construction. Inter-denominational services planned with pastors from all city churches to preach there.
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George B. Wimberly
Setion
Eva Edgerton
First Presbyterian Church
Wimberly
Frazier
First woman elected president of middle west and south classical group
Bloominton Ind April 4 Py Prof Lillian Gay Berry of Indiana University Latin department was elected president of the classical association of the middle west and south here today. She is the first woman ever to be elected to the position. H M Poteat of Wake Forest College was elected vice president and Prof J O Leiberg of Oberlin College was re elected secretary.
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Bloomington
Ind
Lillian Gay Berry
Indiana University Latin Department
Classical Association of
Middle West
South
H. M. Poteat
Wake Forest College
Wake Forest
N. C
J. 0. Leiberg
Oberlin College
Farmers to Realize Profits Despite Costs, Banker Says
Ward H. Wood president of the American Trust Company in Charlotte predicts farmers will profit from their crops this year due to high costs of production. Appointed temporary head of the state banking department by Governor Gardner, he says the worst is over for the business downturn.
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Charlotte
N. C
Ward H. Wood
American Trust Company
Gardner
State Banking Department
Prohibition Bill Declared Constitutional in Illinois
Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstrom announced that the O'Grady McDermott repeal bill for Illinois prohibition laws is constitutional. The measure, approved by the legislature two weeks earlier, faces ongoing political and public debate.
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Springfield
Oscar E. Carlstrom
O’grady-Mcdermott
High Point Boys Make Honor Roll at UNC Winter Quarter
Chapel Hill April 4 UNC announced that 304 students made the winter quarter honor roll. Dr. T J Wilson Jr. reported the count, listing the High Point area among those named for academic distinction.
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High Point
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
T. J. Wilson, Jr
Honor Roll At High Point University Grows In Winter Quarter
The university registrar reports a winter quarter rise in honor roll entries, with 101 freshmen, 60 sophomores, 71 juniors and more seniors than last year. A grade of 90 or above earns honor roll status. Local High Point students J. W. Clinard Jr, J. B. Crutchfield, R. D. Davis, T. B. Douglas, W. W. Hutchins and R. V. Whitener are listed.
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High Point
J.W. Clinard, Jr
J. B. Crutchfield
R. D. Davis
T. B. Douglas
W. W. Hutchins
R. V. Whitener
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Thomasville Society
Lucille Holden
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