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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1940

Page

7

Koonts Elected President of Twentieth Century Club

Mrs. Henry V. Koonts was elected president of the Twentieth Century Club at a luncheon meeting held at the home of Mrs. Charles Risch on Wellington. Other officers named include Mrs. W. F. Freeman as vice president, Mrs. J. W. Thomas as secretary-treasurer, and Mrs. R. L. Quigley as librarian.

Henry Koonts Twentieth Century Club Henry V. Koonts Charles Risch Wellington W. F. Freeman J. W. Thomas R. L Quigley E. D. Henderson Lamar McCallum Risch

Sizemore Addresses High Point Jewish Women Group

Frank de Sizemore secretary of the High Point Chamber of Commerce spoke on High Point and its activities at the High Point Council of Jewish Women study group meeting hosted by Mrs. Joe Barr on Montlieu Avenue. The talk covered fifteen years of growth and compared the city with nearby towns.

High Point Council of Jewish Women Joe Barr Montlieu Avenue Frank de Sizemore Chamber of Commerce High Point Sizemore Ben Swartzberg Harry Jacobs

Delivery Of Girl Scout Cookies To Begin Tomorrow

The Girl Scout cookie sale closed on Thursday April 4 and cookies will be delivered late Friday or Saturday after orders from headquarters. About 45000 boxes were sold with 75 or more girls joining the Over 25 club for selling over that amount. Prizes await top seller and top troop at a later date.

Girl Scout John S. Pickett Royster Tucker Mabel Burnett Harry Doctor High Point

Birthday Stag Dinner Honors J C Connor at Home

A surprise stag birthday party was held at J C Connors home 423 East Washington Street last night hosted by Mrs J O Connor. Guests included B B Byrum W R Pitts N E Russell Roscoe Sowers Bob Connor Joe Connor Clyde Connor George Connor Thomas Ellis Baron Andrews Cliff Koontz Joe Raper Roy Boone C D Stutts Ed Wright and others.

J. C. Connor East Washington Street Mr. Connor Joe Raper Roy Boone C. D. Stutts Ed Wright Mr Connor

Interior decorating talk inspires Womens Club members

Miss Frances Mendenhall presented interior decorating ideas at the American Homes Department meeting held at Mrs. R. R. Fountain’s Westwood home. She showcased fabric samples for rugs and draperies, discussed floor coverings, and urged each furniture piece to serve a definite function.

Frances Mendenhall American Homes Department Woman's Club R. R. Fountain Westwood

Lindley Addresses Ada Blair PTA On Character Building

Dr. P E Lindley dean at High Point college spoke on Character Building at the Ada Blair Parent-Teacher Association meeting. Officers installed included President Mrs W R Scearce and Secretary Miss Pearl Bumegardner. A preschool clinic was announced for tomorrow from nine to twelve.

Ada Blair Parent-Teacher Association Blake Thompson High Point Parent-Teacher Council W. R. Scearce A. R. McMullan R. D. Church Pearl Bumegardner P. E. Lindley High Point College Lucille Barnett

Craver Veach Club Plans June Banquet

Mrs Inez Craver and Mrs Helen Veach hosted the L Amitie Club April meeting at the Gibson club room. A yellow and white color theme adorned Spring flowers and refreshments as Mrs Frankie Cecil led a brief business session planning a June banquet. Twenty two members and guests Mrs Maude Murphy and Mrs Velva Kennedy enjoyed games and desserts.

Inez Craver Helen Veach L’amitie Club Gibson Club Frankie Cecil Maude Murphy Velva Kennedy

Local Residents Arrive For Visit. Ills At Area Hospitals

Mrs. E A Bencini and daughter Mrs R B Walker of Orlando Fla arrived for a visit with Mr and Mrs D E Headen. James I Brown is ill at Burrus Memorial Hospital after emergency appendectomy. Billy Sheloff is at Charlotte Sanatorium after minor foot operation. Fred Flagler Jr is recovering from an emergency appendectomy at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mrs Bob Carter remains in critical condition after seven months at Burrus Memorial Hospital. J A Anthony, previously ill at White Oak Street, was moved to Guilford General Hospital for treatment.

E. A. Bencini R. B. Walker Orlando, Fla D. E. Headen James I. Brown Lindsay Street Burrus Memorial Hospital Billy Sheloff Charlotte Sanatorium Fred Flagler, Jr Aies Bob Carter J. A. Anthony White Oak Street Guilford General Hospital

Church Social and Study Meetings Across Local Churches

The T E L class of Green Street Baptist Church meets Friday at 7 30 pm at the church. The Elizabeth Albright class of Ward Street Methodist meets Friday at 7 30 pm at Mrs H R Holloman s Edgewood Ave home. Circle No 7 of First Methodist Woman s Auxiliary met Monday night at Mrs L F Honeycutt s home with hostesses and 17 members plus 2 visitors. Miss T Caudle led devotions and Miss Myrtle Cates led social activities. ice cream and cake were served.

Green Street Green Street Baptist Church Elizabeth Albright Ward Street Methodist Church H. R. Holloman Edgewood Avenue Mesdames W Hasty C. J. Albertson First Methodist Circle First Methodist Church Woman's Auxiliary L. F. Honeycutt Woodrow Avenue Ralph H. Vance Annabel Thompson Myrtle Cates Frank Courtney Earl Teague Tressie Caudle Patty Vance L. F. Honeycutt, Jr

Remove Excess Acids Helps Kidney Tubes Aid Filtration

An ad describes excess acids overworking the kidneys 15 miles of tubes filter waste. It lists symptoms like rheumatic pains energy loss and swelling. It advises asking a pharmacist for Doan's Pills used by millions for over 40 years to help flush waste from kidneys.

Nature Dean Idney Doan

Miss Ansley Sends Altrusans Birthday Greetings

Miss Nelle Ansley of Honolulu sends a birthday message to Altrusa International on its twenty third anniversary. The Altrusans from Greensboro Winston-Salem and Salisbury attend a banquet at the Sheraton Hotel as part of the celebration.

Greensboro Winston-Salem Salisbury Altrusa Sheraton Hotel Miss. Nelle Ansley Honolulu High Point Club Hawaii Altrusan Aloha Alfrusa International

Cloverdale P T A Hosts Toy Orchestra Debut

The Cloverdale P T A meeting on Tuesday April 9 opened with devotionals by Mrs Lile Causey s fourth grade. The Cloverdale Toy Orchestra led by J C Lane performed its first public appearance. Edgar Hartley YMCA secretary spoke on Recreation and city park space progress over 22 years. Nominating committee proposed officers for re election: President Mrs R S Cox Vice President Mrs H O Hayworth Secretary Mrs H T Clement Treasurer Mrs Charlene Carter. Japan issued stamps commemorating the 2600th Empire anniversary sold in two hours.

Cloverdale P.T. A Lile Causey Cloverdale Toy Orchestra J. C. Lane Edgar Hartley P.T. A R. S. Cox H. O. Hayworth H. T. Clement Charlene Carter

Women’s club member joins at large post

Miss Ansley, formerly with the High Point YWCA as general secretary, is invited to become member at large of the local club after leaving High Point. The move marks a fuller life for women everywhere.

Ansley High Point Y. W. Co. A High Point

Road worker’s £4000 gift to Hereford hospitals

A road worker who earned at most 6 50 a week left 4000 to hospitals in Hereford shire England. The man’s generosity emerged after his death leaving a charitable bequest to support local medical facilities.

Herefordshire England

France's Liquor Exports Jump Year Over Year

France reports a sharp rise in shipments of liquors to other countries compared with the previous year. Trade data show increased volumes and values across key markets, reflecting growing international demand for French spirits.

France

Evacuations Reach Scandinavia as German Children Move

Germany shuttled many heads of children to Scandinavian countries while South Africa fights a locust plague and reports progress against the outbreak.

Germany Scandinavia South Africa

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Will Durant Durant Frank J. Sizemore C. Connor Coats Priete Mesdames Craver and Veach Entertain Club Lum Oxfords Penney’s C Penney. Beatin Ae Incorporated Miss Ansley Altrusans P-T. A Japan Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Penney’s OUR Penney's Save Spenney’s ‘Sf Penney Company, Incorporated Rayons Lee Batiste
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