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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1941

Page

6

Miss Betty Jo Abels Hosts Luncheon For Bride-Elect Eleanor Pope

Social page notes a luncheon at Emerywood Country Club hosted by Miss Betty Jo Abels in honor of Miss Eleanor Pope, bride elect to Charles Taylor Rawls of Richmond and Asheville. Pope will wed April 19 at First Presbyterian Church, with Abels among the bridesmaids. Attendees included Mrs. Pope, Mrs. Taplin, Miss Ballard of Lansing, Mich., and many local friends, table set for twenty four in a U shaped lounge.

Betty Jo Abels Emerywood Country Club Eleanor Pope Charles Taylor Rawls Richmond Asheville Miss Abels Miss Pope First Presbyterian Church

What William E. McKenney Thinks Of Bridge In High Point

Bridge expert William E. McKenney visits High Point and says bridge here is like New York. He asserts skill differs by an eighth of an inch and stresses sociability, relaxation, and competition. He notes no rule changes before fall 1941, praises the Culbertson system, and confirms women’s strong showing in recent championships. He enjoys healthy table debate as part of the game.

William E. McKenney High Point America R. B. Terry Meclkenney New York Jacobys von Zedtwitz Elis Beckers National Laws Commission Culbertson A. M. Sobel Florida Benjamin M. Golder Philadelphia Stuyvesant Wainwright

State Conference Of College Women At University

Representatives from 35 Southern colleges will gather at the university in Chapel Hill for a regional conference of the American Federation of College Women from April 17 to 19. National secretary Mrs. Marie Hardwig will speak, with sessions featuring co recreational activities, women’s athletic associations, a campus tour, a Duke University dance recital, and Friday talks and events led by faculty and students including a swimming pageant and rifle exhibit.

Chapel Hill South Carolina Virginia Tennessee American Federation of College Women Marie Hardwig Federation R. B. House Gladys Beard Meredith Duke University Hardwig Woman's College Graham Memorial Woman’s Athletic Association Marjorie Johnston Anne Williams Jean Lindsay Caroline Dalton Ella Keen Steel Mars Louise Breazeale

Birth of Sandra Marie Ellerbe announced

Mr and Mrs T C Ellerbe announce the birth of a daughter Sandra Marie on Saturday evening at their home 218 Idol Street The notice names the new arrival and provides the family address.

Mrs. T. C. Ellerbe Sandra Marie Idol Street

Social Calendar Week Ahead Features Local Clubs

Monday events include Junior Musical Art Club at Sarah Coe Hunsucker home with Beethoven program and Women of the Moose at Alta Mae Harbinson home. Tuesday schedules cover garden clubs, service league meetings, DAR chapter, Altrusa dinner at Sheraton, and YWCA programs. Saturday hosts a weekly duplicate bridge tournament at Emerywood Country Club clubhouse.

Sarah Coe Hunsucker Hillcrest Drive Women of the Moose Alta Mae Harbinson

D A R To Meet With Miss Mann

D A R Alexander Martin chapter will meet tomorrow at 3 30 pm at Miss Frances Mann 1206 Johnson Street with Greensboro attorney R D Douglas as guest speaker Associate hostesses include Mesdames Brinson Millis Chil dress Tabb Royster Tucker Haworth Regent Mrs N S Stirewall asks members to bring contributions to Crossnore and Ellis Island boxes

High Point Garden Club Wayside Garden Club C. E. Diffendale Edgedale Drive Junior Service League Garge Club Alis. T. R. Short Richard Shaw Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution R. D. Douglas Greensboro Mesdames R. L. Brinson H. A. Millis W. L. Tabb Hugh Childress Royster Tucker C. C. Haworth Frances Mann Slann Johnson Street Altrusa Club Sheraton Virginia Frank M. J. Wrenn Y Building Miss Mann Fr. A. Millis Co. C. Haworth N. S. Stirewall Crossnore Ellis Island

Easter Breakfast Invitation For Winston-Salem Altrusans

Altrusa Club invites Winston-Salem Altrusans to the annual Easter breakfast at 7 a.m. Sunday at the Robert E. Lee Hotel following the Moravian service. Attendees should report to the Sheraton Hotel dinner meeting tomorrow evening to confirm reservations with secretary Lois Welborn.

Winston-Salem Altrusans Robert E. Lee Altrusa Club Sheraton Lois Welborn

Jewish Council Study Group Meets With Mrs Mattocks Speaker

The High Point Council of Jewish Women will hold its regular study group meeting Wednesday at 8 p m at the Adams Memorial Y W C A building. Guest speaker Mrs C B Mattocks will talk on gardens and flowers, a subject she is regarded as an authority.

High Point Council of Jewish Women Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A C. B. Mattocks

AAUW Biennial Meet to Highlight Fellowships and War Relief

The American Association of University Women plans its Cincinnati convention May 3 10 to stress fellowships enabling women scholars to advance knowledge alongside war relief and home defense. New fellowships will be announced, with a million dollar endowment goal and endowments funded by Ohio and Indiana chapters. The program includes international and national awardees, with exhibits featuring Latin American sculpture by Marina Nunez del Prado and speeches by Norwegian representative Aase Skard.

American Association of University Women Cincinnati Ohio Kathryn McHale Indiana State A. A. U. W Indiana Association United States Marina Nunez del Prado New York Bolivia Aase G. Skard Norway Helene Magaret Rockford College Til Father DeSmet Rockies DeSmet St. Louis University Wyoming Montana Idaho Columbia River Oregon

Welch Memorial Circle Two Meets at Church Hut

Circle two of Welch Memorial Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the church hut for the regular monthly business meeting. The Mary Stephens Class of Green Street Baptist Church meets tonight at 7 30 p m at Cloverbrand clubroom hosted by Mrs W L Helton and Mrs W H Sedvary. An auction sale will raise funds for the class fund.

Welch Memorial Circle Welch Memorial Methodist Church Mary Stephens Green Street Baptist Church Cloverbrand W. L. Helton W. H. Sedverry

Pre-School Clinic At Brentwood School Tomorrow Morning

Brentwood School will host a pre school clinic tomorrow from 9 to 12 am per principal Mrs S Coe. Parents with children due to start school by October first should attend, contact Mrs Coe at 9689 or Mrs J F McCullock at 9308 if not reached. Anti-aircraft searchlights of 500 million candlepower reach five and a half miles high.

Brentwood School S.&. Coe Coe J. F. McCullock

Local Christian Endeavorers Hold Weekly Meetings

Deep River and several area churches host Sunday and midweek Christian Endeavor gatherings. Consecration services, scripture readings, and teen talks mark the programs, with plans for Easter Sunrise services and spring banquets noted. Leaders include Elizabeth Thornton Marcella Thornton Mollie Fowler Kathleen Cassell and Margaret Barton.

Christian Endeavor Deep River Friends Church Endeavor High Point City Union Archdale Friends Church Elizabeth Thornton Jesus Jerusalem Marcella Thornton Florence White Lillie Reddick Lois Skeen Janie Thornton

Lexington Couple Wed In Charlotte March 28

Miss Mary Garland Burkhart and Ralph Lee Smith were married March 28 at Foret Charlotte. Bride is daughter of Lexington residents, and Smith is Lexington High School 1936 graduate now at City Drug Store. They will reside at East Center Street. Includes notes on a bridge party hosted by Miss Vivian Smith and a fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration for Dr. Shoaf’s parents.

Lexington Mary Garland Burkhart Ralph Lee Smith Foret Charlotte Carl F. Daniels Daniels Smith Garland Burkhart Lexington High School Jones Business College High Point Overall Company BE. J. McCain John F. Smith East Center East Center Street Richard Reynolds Shoaf David Aa. Shoaf Shoaf R. Walker Martin Fred Co. Wilson R. Lacie Leonard Harold Shoaf Athens H. C. Gaskins Baltimore Paul Miller David Franklin Conrad, Jr Wilson Douglas D. F. Conrad Ruby Critz Holland E. Shoal Harold Shoal, Jr Fred C. Wilson Paul Hinkle

Emma Blair Parents And Teachers Meet Tomorrow

The Emma Blair School Parent-Teacher Association will meet Tuesday evening April 8 at 7 30 with installation of new officers, a musical program, and all parents invited. The Emma Blair Pre-School Clinic was held last Thursday enrolling 61 children for next year, though many were absent due to measles.

Parent-Teacher Association Emma Blair School Emma Blair

Thomasville Bridge Club Entertained by Mrs Stringfield

Mrs Vann Stringfield entertained the Thomasville Bridge Club at her Carolina Apartments home with a dinner-bridge evening. Two tables played after a three course repast. Top score received eau de cologne. runner-up earned a vanity set. Guests included Mrs Frank D McLeod and Miss Carrie Crawford of Trinity plus local college students home for spring holidays.

Vivian Smith Bridge South Main Street Emily Binning Grover Myers N. J. Binning Raymond Bowers Mesdames Myers Binning Hale Smith C. J. Jarvis Frank D. McLeod Carrie Crawford Trinity Lucille Kirkpatrick Lillian Robinson Margaret McLeod Clarisse Rose W. G. Smith

Beta Sigma Phi Meets Tonight At Sheraton Hotel

The Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet tonight at 7 15 at the Sheraton Hotel, announced by Miss Frances Muse publicity chairman. This is the group's regular meeting. Dr and Mrs G C Elliott spent the weekend with daughter Mrs W A Watts and family at their Raleigh Hayes Barton home. Watts family recently moved here from Lumberton. Gasoline use is about 50 percent higher than in 1934.

Beta Sigma Phi Sheraton Hotel Frances Muse G. C. Elliott W. A. Watts Hayes-Barton Raleigh Mrs. Watts Lumberton

Sons And Daughters Of Liberty Benefit Bingo Tonight

The Sons and Daughters of Liberty host a benefit bingo party at the Commerce Street hall tonight at 7 30. Many out of town visitors are expected and all members are urged to attend.

Sons and Daughters of Liberty Commerce Street

Railway Express Auxiliary To Have Meeting Tuesday

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Railway Express Agency will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the clubroom of the Express office. All members are urged to be present.

Railway Express Agency Express Office

Wes Iey Memorial youth class outing planned

The Young Adult Class of Wes Iey Memorial Methodist Church will meet at the church Tuesday at 6 30 pm to travel to Dr T R Zimmerman’s cabin for supper and games. All class members are invited to attend the social gathering.

Wes Iey Memorial Methodist Church T. R. Zimmerman

Army Officer Injured in Undetermined Incident at Camp Croft

Lieut. Charles H. Schroder of Camp Croft remained in critical condition at a Spartanburg hospital after injuries sustained Saturday night. Sheriff and county police probed possible causes, including struck by a truck or an assault for robbery, noting a substantial sum of money on him. Schroder, son of Mrs. Charles A. Schroder of Charleston, had skull fracture and underwent surgery. he regained consciousness intermittently.

Spartanburg S. C Charles H. Schroder Camp Croft Sheriff's Department Union Highway Schroder Charles A. Schroder Dr. Schroder Charleston

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. F.C Mary Jone Thomas Jonesboro Irving Literary Society Greensboro College Frances Winstead Roxboro Emerson Literary Society Ann Gray Elkins P. G. Elkins Denny Street Nancy Moran Martha Avera Marjorie Ann Jackie Brewer Philip Yoder Rupert Thompson H. L. Pope A. E. Taplin Dorothy Stewart Caroline Daton Helen Marie Sheloff Jean Hunt Katherine Kearns Josephine Jackson Guest Joan Ballard Lansing Mich Mildred Crowder Betty Hardin Henry Betts Bud” Hudson Collier Ellis, Jr Arthur Dickens MacLean B. Leath Frank Shore Washington, D. C William Jarrell Earl N. Phillips Frank Armfield John C. Abels Wook Sandra Marie Ellerbe Good Will Garden Club Taylor Simpson Book Club Emerywood Court Apartments High Point Woman's Club Adams Memorial W.C. A C. A. McMurray J. W. Rose Louise Avenue W. C. Idol Emerylwood Country Club Vicks VA Arcade Amusement Company Arcade Jewish Council Mattocks Monarchs OF Engineers Fair Joan Epperson Durham Ralph B. Reeves, Jr State College School of Engineering Frank Thompson Gymnasium Reeves Engineers’ Council Epperson Pat St. Pat Order of St. Patrick St. Patrick Ireland Lebanon Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society of the Robert Lee E. B. Barnes, Jr Christian Endeavor Pledge Welch Welch Memorial Christian Endeavor Society Mollie Fowler Kathleen Cassell Mabel Joyner W. W. Frye Zula Mae Spencer W. L. Smith Pisgah Baptist Church First Methodist Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society The First Methodist Church Margaret Barton Willie Edwards Louise Ellison Sam Taylor Glen Payne Spring Hill Spring Hill Christian Endeavor Milford Byerly Christ Thomasville Bridge Club Stringfield Wilma Wall Josephine Pepper Margaret Bryant Guilford College Royal Jennings Edward Slobgood Edwin Peace Joe Greer George Hubert Teague Wake Forrest College Lytton Tingley Meredith College Susanna Matthews Paul Snell Wilmington B. H. Williamson Ben Mount Airy Mollie Snell Williamson Mr. Snell Alvers Street Ray Hoover H. T. Hethcock Spring Street Mr. Hoover D. E. Hoover Lexington Avenue Rumford Baking Powder Box N Rumford, Rhodesland Lydia Pinkham Pinkham
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