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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1939

Page

6

Girl Scout Council Hear Mrs. Douglas Long At Luncheon

Mrs. Douglas Long Greensboro Girl Scout director spoke at the High Point Council luncheon held yesterday afternoon at Wesley Memorial Church basement. The event followed the council’s annual meeting and introduced a new officer slate led by Mrs. Royster Tucker.

Girl Scout Council Douglas Long Greensboro High Point Girl Scout Council Wesley Memorial Church David T. Yow Embree H. Blackard Juliette Low Girl Scout Movement Long Yow Frank Hunsucker

Kindergarten Easter Egg Hunt Before Holiday Closing

Children at Mrs. Louis Voorhees' Kindergarten School on Forest Hill Drive enjoyed an Easter egg hunt on the lawn before a holiday closure. Charles Froelich found the most eggs and won an Easter package. A tea party followed before a brief recess and a Wednesday reopening after Easter Monday.

Louis Voorhees Forest Hill Drive Charles Froelich

Bowers Welcome Son Benny Eugene in Statesville

Mr and Mrs Theo Bowers of Thomasville announce the birth of a son Benny Eugene on March 26 at the Long hospital in Statesville Mrs Bowers before marriage was Miss Myrtle Lindley formerly a resident of High Point

Theo Bowers Thomasville Benny Eugene Long Hospital Statesville

Local residents plan visits and hospital recoveries across town

Bobby Maxwell son of Mr and Mrs R Maxwell rests at Burrus Memorial after surgery and is allowed visitors. Miss Lucile Johnston and Miss Carrie McGirt will visit Lowell as weekend guests of Mr and Mrs John Holbrook. Vernon Peace recovers from thyroid operation at Guilford General Hospital. Mrs J Lee Charles ill at Burrus Memorial. William Lee Smith Jr and family set to move to Alexandria Virginia for work with Gray Concrete Company. Frances Davis will spend Easter in Galax Virginia with parents Estel and Mary Davis, returning Monday. Mildred Wessinger from Emma Blair school travels home to Ballentine South Carolina for holidays. Mrs Delmer Clark hosts family from Stuart Virginia Martinsville and Brown Summit. Mary Wilson Wall visits during Easter from Salem College. Burling State patient at Guilford General. R B Roen of Plainfield New Jersey, Davidson College freshman, to spend Easter with Hillcrest Drive family. Ruth Feus of Galax expected tonight to spend weekend with Catherine Wrenn on Ray Street.

Bobby Maxwell R. 8. Maxwell Otteray Drive Burrus Memorial William Lee Smith, Jr Alexandria Frances Davis 112 Elm Street Galax Estel B. Davis R. B. Roen Plainfield N. J Davidson College BE. S. Wall Hillcreat Drive Ruth Feus Catherine Wrenn Ray Street

Jolly Y Club Hosts Easter Program At Y Hut

The Live Yers Club of the Y W C A held an Easter program at the Y hut with Mrs Charles A McMurray as speaker on roads from Gaza to Emmaus. Elizabeth Ellis sang Up From the Grave and Gladys Ellington read an Easter poem. Fifteen members and one visitor attended.

Y Hut Charles A. McMurray Emmaus Lord Elizabeth Ellis Hulda Whitley Gladys Ellington Hazel Wright

Smith Anderson Vows Of April 4 Announced Here

Announcement has been made here of the marriage of Miss Helen Smith and Don Anderson, both of this city. The ceremony was performed in Archdale by R. BD. Allman, justice of the peace, at 1 p.m. on April 4. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. W. C. Turner, and the late H. Frank Smith. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F Anderson and is employed with the Carolina Container Company. The couple will reside on Albertson Drive.

Helen Smith Don Anderson Archdale R. BD. Allman Justice of the Peace W. C. Turner H. Frank Smith J. F Anderson Carolina Container Company Albertson Drive

Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church Meets Tonight

The Faithful Workers class at Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church gathers at 7 30 tonight at Mrs J B Ellis 1006 Stanton Street for a business meeting. All members should attend as important business will be discussed and the unveiling of Pala will occur.

Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church J. B. Ellis Stanton Street Pala

Greensboro Couple Wed In Randleman Ceremony

Announcement from Randleman reports the marriage of Miss Margaret Frances Bean and W Clinton Safewright of Greensboro on April 1 at Rev Will Garner's home in Randleman. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs D M Bean, is a Seagrove High School and King's Business College graduate with work at Blue Bell Co and Eula Mae Beauty Shop. The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs C W Safewright and works for Thomas and Howard Wholesale Co in Greensboro. The couple will reside at 628 Arlington St in Greensboro.

Randleman Margaret Frances Bean W. Clinton Safewright Greensboro Will Garner D. M. Bean Seagrove High School King’s Business College King

Munn Brothers Quartet to perform at Pilgrim Holiness Church

The Munn Brothers Quartet from Bowling Green Ohio will present a program at Pilgrim Holiness Church in Randlem en Sunday night at 730 oclock. Mrs Clyde Hinshaw is ill at Burrus Memorial Hospital High Point. Jessie Dennis of Worthville spent the weekend with Ruby Gray. Eva Templeton vacations with her parents W J Templeton at North Wilkesboro. Polly Robertson leaves Saturday for holidays with her parents E E Robertson Union Grove. George Davis of Lenoir Rhyne arrives Wednesday to spend holidays with J E Davis.

Munn Brothers Bowling Green Ohio Pilgrim Holiness Church Randlemen Clyde Hinshaw Burrus Memorial Pital High Point Jessie Dennis Worthville Ruby Gray Eva Templeton W. J. Templeton North Wilkesboro Polly Roberston E. E. Robertson Union Grove George Davis Lenoir-Rhyne J. E. Davis

Asheboro Bridge Club Hosts Guests At Apr. Meeting

Mrs Ervin Frye hosted the Asheboro Duplicate Bridge Club at her home with three tables. Visitors included Mrs Frank McCrary Mrs Neely Hunter and others. Prizes went to several players and refreshments featured strawberry shortcake.

Asheboro Duplicate Bridge Club Ervin Frye Enterprise E. H. Crawford Rivette Street Frank McCrary Neely Hunter J. D. Roos, Jr J. L. Fritz W. A. Underwood, Jr C. L. Crawford, Jr Joe Ross Francis White, Jr Curry Loflin

Cranford to Spend Easter Holidays at Home

Mrs. Ervin Frye and Mrs. E J Fritz will drive to Hickory on Thursday to pick up Miss Doris Cran ford a student at Lenoir Rhyne college who will spend the Easter holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs E H Cran ford.

Ervin Frye E. J. Fritz Hickory Doris Cranford Lenoir-Rhyne College E. H. Cranford

Birthday Party for Eight Year Old on Sunset Avenue

Eight year old Sarah Crawford celebrated with about 38 classmates at her Sunset Avenue home. Mrs Crawford led games with Miss Dewer and Patsy Anne Story. Caroline Crawford and David Burkhead won pin the tail on Ferdinand the Bull. Easter colored cake and refreshments followed by an egg hunt. Edwin Allred and Betty Lewallen found the most eggs. Sally Anne Rivette found the silver egg.

Betty Ward Ethel Millikan Main Street Sarah Crawford Sunset Avenue Mrs. Crawford Miss Dewer Patsy Anne Story Ferdinand the Bull Caroline Crawford David Burkhead Edwin Allred Betty Lewallen Sally Anne Rivette

Asheboro Choral Club Suspends Practice for Communion Services

The Asheboro Choral Club will not meet Thursday evening because First M. E. Church hosts communion services. A makeup practice is likely next week and a concert is planned for Liberty Week.

Asheboro M. E

Rehabilitation program at Samarcand Manor explained

Miss Grace Rodson, superintendent, spoke to the Asheboro Woman's Club at Mrs. T. A. Burns home on Wednesday afternoon about the rehabilitation program at Samarcand Manor, the industrial school for girls. The Junior department hosted and Mrs. Roy Champion introduced the speaker, who outlined the approach to the child.

Samarcand Manor Grace Rodson Asheboro

Easter Pageant At Presbyterian Church This Sunday

Sunday afternoon at 5 30 the Easter pageant will be presented at the Presbyterian Church with music by Mrs L E Whitefield and guest soloist Mrs Dempsey Barnes. The cast includes Mrs Harris Birkhead Mrs William Headon Miss Pauline McRae Miss Susan Whitfield Odell Redding Raymond Petty Joe Moore Paul Blackman Jack Stanley Donald Chisholm and John Whitfield.

Presbyterian Church L. E. Whitefield Dempsey Barnes Harris Birkhead William Headon Pauline McRae Susan Whitfield Odell Redding Raymond Petty Joe Moore Paul Blackman Jack Stanley Donald Chisholm John Whitfield

Randolph attendees named for Chinese Rehabilitation meeting

Randolph county residents listed as attending a Charlotte mission meeting on Chinese Rehabilitation. The group includes Dr. H. P. Powell of Asheboro, Dr. J. L. Stokes of Randleman, Rev. R. M. Haus of Ramseur, and pastors P. F. Snyder and F. E. Howard.

Randolph County Charlotte H. P. Powell Asheboro J. L. Stokes Randleman R. M. Haus Ramseur P. F. Snyder F. E. Howard The County

Denton Music Pupils Recital Tonight at High School

Marvin Sexton music teacher at Denton High presents his class of thirty five pupils in the annual spring recital in the high school auditorium this evening at 7 o'clock. Paul Henry Blair of Thomasville, formerly with the High Point a capella choir and the girls glee club, will assist the class in the program. The public is invited.

Girl Reserve Clubs Plan Varied Easter Activities

Girl Reserve groups outline Easter plans with trips to the Moravian Easter Service in Winston-Salem led by Miss Betsy Dupuy. The Senior Pickett group picnic at Friends Playground and the Junior Pickett egg hunt drew about twenty participants. Cloverdale units meet at noon to discuss joining the April Folk Festival.

Blair Community Betsy Dupuy Winston- Salem Home Moravian Church Friends Playground Annie Howell Dixie Helms Cloverdale

Mounted Troop of Local Girl Scouts Plans Saturday Ride

The Mounted Girl Scouts under Miss Annie Rhu Stanton announce a Saturday ride for all members not traveling for the holidays. They will depart First Presbyterian Church at 2:30 PM, ride about 90 minutes, then proceed to the stables to secure mounts. The troop numbers about 15.

First Presbyterian Church Annie Rhu Stanton

Altrusa Easter Breakfast Moves to Robert E. Lee Hotel

Winston-Salem Altrusa Club changes venue for Easter breakfast from Reynolds Building to the Robert E. Lee Hotel. Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. in preparation for the annual Easter service at Home Moravian Church. High Point Altrusans joining the visit noted in the message from secretary Miss Elizabeth Ijams.

Altrusa Winston-Salem Robert E. Lee Hotel Altrusa Club Home Moravian Church Robert FE. Lee Elizabeth Ijams Winston- Salem

Lovelace to Speak at Easter Sunrise Service

High Point Christian Endeavorers invite all ages to Easter Sunday 7 am worship at Archdale Friends Church. A. C. Lovelace of the First M P Society will speak with vocal numbers from member groups. Breakfast will follow the service for attendees. The annual event draws wide youth interest and recalls last year’s large turnout at Lebanon M P Church.

High Point Our City Floral Garden Cemetery English and Wiley Streets High Point Christian Endeavorers Archdale Friends Church A. C. Lovelace First M. P. Society Christian Endeavorers Archdale Friends Society Lebanon M. P North Main Street

Breakfast reservations linked to Miss Hoover for hostess club

A note requests communication with Miss Madeline Hoover to inform the hostess club about breakfast reservations. It adds that Easter services should be organized or attended as directed.

Madeline Hoover

Friendly Club Honors Mrs Wade Shook Bride

The Friendly Club held a regular meeting with Mrs A R Johnson reading scripture and Mrs Ray Asbury reciting a poem. After a brief business session the club presented Mrs Wade with gifts for her birthday and hostess served refreshments.

Mrs. Wade Bride Friendly Club A. R. Johnson Johnson Ray Asbury

Pep and charm sell to men says old pamphlet

A dated ad touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound as a cure all for female disorders claiming pep and vitality boost. It argues women should be lively to attract men and enjoy social dances and parties.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham

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