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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1940

Page

6

Altrusans Celebrate Third Anniversary Across District

Women executives from six Altrusa clubs observed the organization’s 23 year growth at a Sheraton ballroom banquet led by High Point as host. Presidents from Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Salisbury, Danville and others spoke on women’s leadership and career opportunity while musical numbers and tributes highlighted the event.

Altrusa Club High Greensboro Winston-Scarlotte Salisbury Dana Altrusa High Point Club Jessie May Young Marie Cad Organization For Marine Corps Mabelle Beatey Winston- Salem Club Miss Beatey Geraldine Jackson Dick Howell Miss Howell Alruga Lucille Johnston Louise Wrenn Winston-Salem Charlotte Greensboro Danville High Point Miss Wali Gov

Social Calendar Bridges and Dances This Weekend

Friday at 8 p m the Emerywood Country Club host and hostess Mr and Mrs J W Woollen invite members to an evening bridge party at the clubhouse Reservations are in advance. Saturday at 7 p m the Sedgefield Hunt hosts a dinner dance at Sedgefield Manor with advance reservations available.

Emerywood Country Club J. W. Woollen Sedgefield Hunt Sedgefield Manor

Important Names At P T A Convention Here Next Week

P T A with 70 000 members brings a star list of speakers to High Point for its 21st annual convention. Governor Clyde R Hoey will greet at the banquet April 18. Dr Frank P Graham UNC will speak on Federal Aid to Education with a forum including Dr Ralph McDonald and Dr Howard Dawson.

P.T. A High Point Clyde R. Hoey J. H. Rose American Legion Rose Greenville Governor's ‘Commission On Education Frank P. Graham Greater University of North Carolina Ralph McDonald Howard Dawson McDonald Dawson Washington, D. C National Education Association Lloyd Griffin Raleigh School Text Book Commission Griffin R. Mayne Albright North Carolina State Employment Service Marion Justice H. E. Stacey North Carolina School Board Association Guy B. Phillips Governor's Commission On Education W. T. Best North Carolina State Board of Charities and Public Welfare W. D. Perry Mental Hygiene Society Clyde A. Erwin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Congress Assembly Junius Allison The Classroom Teachers Association Ronald Hocutt North Carolina State Highway Department R. M. Grumman J D. Messick Elon College Charles Spencer Health Division North Carolina Educational Association Grace van Dyke More Greensboro Mothersingers Doyle D. Alley Waynesville North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers Alley

YWCA Luncheon Planned by Adams Memorial Unit

The YWCA board announced a New Year luncheon for next Tuesday at one o clock sponsored by the educational committee. Guest speaker will be Mrs Hilton West on Challenge to Service. Other reports included Girl Reserve activities industrial clubs and Book Club notes.

Adams Memorial James Poole P. W. Flagge Hilton West Texas Greensboro Susannah Thomas Thornton Glover C. F. Tomlinson

Community Concert group campaign reports progress and plans

Officials of the Community Concert Association said membership drive progress matches last year after a morning check at the Sheraton Hotel. Grace Moore remains headliner and two more artists will be chosen at the 8 p m Artists Committee meeting.

Community Concert Association Sheraton Hotel Grace Moore C. F. Tomlinson R. T. Amos M. J. Wrenn John Abels J. W. Lindsay

Social Arts Club Plans Birthday Luncheon

The Social Arts Club met at Mrs. W. J. Frazier’s Montlieu Avenue home for its regular session. Plans were set for a birthday luncheon this month to honor Mrs. Clyde Baxter and Mrs. Eri Z. Jones. Hostess committee includes Mesdames A. J. Koonce T. R. Zimmerman and E. C. Harville.

W. J. Frazier Montlieu Avenue Clyde Baxter Eri. Z. Jones A. J. Koonce T. R. Zimmerman E. C. Harville J. N. McCrary J. W. Rose Leland B. Nelson E. R. Outland A. B. Elam

Plans Completed For Sedgefield Hunt Dinner Dance

Plans are completed for the Sedgefield Hunt annual spring dinner dance at Sedgefield Manor tomorrow evening. Dinner is served at 7 p m with dancing to follow. Reservations go through Sedgefield Inn. James E. Foscue chairs the committee. menu by Mrs. Nathan Ayers. decorations by Miss Mary Baker.

Sedgefield Manor Sedgefield Inn James E. Foscue Nathan Ayers Sedgefield Mary Baker Greensboro

Small Dinner Party Honors Mr Chadwick From New York

Mr and Mrs Arthur Kimble and Mr George Chadwick of New York City were entertained at dinner by Mr and Mrs M J Kostina at their apartment 513 North Hamilton Street last evening. Mr Kimble heads the local Stampagraph Company and Mr Chadwick serves as vice president of the New York Company. Covers were laid for five and a course meal was served.

Arthur Kimble George Chadwick New York City M. J. Kostina North Hamilton Street Kimble Stampagraph Company Chadwick New York Company

Girl Reserves Guests of Greensboro Hi-Y

About forty five members of the Sophomore Girl Reserve travel to Greensboro this evening as guests of the Gillespie Junior Hi Y Club. J Gordon Wales hosts the event with Miss Sue Thomas and Miss Florence Joyner assisting. A Wed night Girl Reserve committee plans the Mother Daughter banquet set for next Wednesday at six at the Y W C A.

Greensboro Gillespie Y. W

Household Arts Club Meeting at Mrs Grissom's Home

Mrs C F Grissom hosted a biweekly Household Arts Club gathering on Green Street with spring flowers in the living room, a brief business session, sewing, and a dining room dessert service. Members listed included Mesdames Dutton Womble Montgomery Ingram Hinkle Shelton Ellington Russell Sale and the hostess. The next meeting is set for April 25 at Mrs Minnie Hinkle's 300 Louise Avenue.

C. F. Grissom Household Arts Club Green Street Sam Dutton J. H. Womble J. R. Montgomery Fred N. Ingram Minnie Hinkle T G. Shelton C. F. Ellington W. D. Sale Mrs. Grissom Louise Avenue

Live Yers and Jolly Y Clubs Sponsor Local Activities

Live Y'ers Club held a benefit bridge and bingo at the Adams Memorial Y W C A with about 200 attendees and prizes. The Jolly Y Club planned a Spring Carnival for May 16 at the Y W C A after a business meeting.

Business Girls Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A Jolly Y Club Benefit Bridge Jolly Y's C. H. Miller Highland Club M._ L. Patrick Y. W. Cok

Green Street Church Class To Meet Friday Evening

The T E B Close of Green Street Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 7 o clock for a social period at the church. The Ladies Auxiliary of Rankin Memorial Church will serve supper Saturday from 5 to 8 at the church basement featuring boiled ham green beans new potatoes slaw hot rolls cake and coffee. West End Intermediate Girls Auxiliary Meets Tonight at 7 30 at West End Baptist Church per announcement yesterday.

Green Street T. EB. L Green Street Baptist Church Rankin Memorial Church West End

Mrs. Welborn Heads NC Daughters of Colonial Wars to DCW Council

Mrs John Scott Welborn state president of the North Carolina Society Daughters of Colonial Wars leaves for Washington to attend the ninth annual council of the National Society DCW at the Mayflower Hotel. National president Mrs Marston will host events including a dinner and reception with delegates and state presidents.

John Scott Welborn North Carolina Society Daughters of Colonial Wars Washington Council of the National Society Mayflower Hotel Marston New Jersey National Board Eugene Davis North Carolina

Cerneys To Reside In High Point After Move From Rockford

Mr and Mrs Mal F Cerney arrived from Rockford Illinois where they had lived and will make their home in High Point They are staying temporarily at the Sheraton Hotel Mrs Cerney formerly Allene M Schroder of this city and for years was principal of Elm Street school Mr Cerney has been transferred to Southern territory by Nickey Brothers Inc veneers importers and manufacturers of foreign and domestic veneers The Cerneys have many friends in High Point and the area who welcome their residence here

Mal F. Cerney Rockford, Ill High Point Sheraton Hotel Cerney Allene M. Schroder Elm Street Southern Territory Nickey Brothers, Inc Memphis Tenn

Mrs Roy Proctor Hosts Garden Club at Thomasville

Mrs J Roy Proctor hosted the Little Gardens Club at her Lexington Avenue home in Thomasville for the regular meeting. Ten members attended with Mrs Leland Crouch presiding. a program on Color Schemes followed and visitors included Mrs John R Myers. An ice course ended the social time amid pansies narcissi and jonquils. The same week the Janie Tuttle Missionary Society met at Mrs Clyde Smith's home with 48 associate hosts and a Bible study led by Miss Bain Johnson. Mrs Paul Green was elected delegate to the Salisbury district meeting as refreshment time concluded.

Community Concert Association Leslie Johnson Book Club Lucille Johnston Kenneth Redman International Affairs Institute Miss Johnson Charlotte Vera Brittain Wesley Memorial Church Grace Sloan Overton Carter Dalton Community Chest Thomasville J. Roy Proctor Lexington Avenue Little Gardens Club Leland Crouch C. L. White, Jr John R. Myers Janie Tuttle Lambeth Irma Suits Paul Green Salisbury

Womans Auxiliary At Main Street Methodist Meets

A general meeting of the Womans Auxiliary of Main Street Methodist Church met at the hut on Randolph Street Monday with Mrs. J. E. Lambeth presiding. Mrs. O. C. Wall reported on the Lexington zone meeting and two new members Mesdames Joe Johnson and Paul Hassler were welcomed. Lilian Yow introduced Rev. L F Tuttle who led devotional and mission study on Bishop Lambeths life. Mrs. E. J. Poe led the closing prayer.

Main Street Methodist Church Randolph Street J. E. Lambeth O. C. Wall Lexington Joe Johnson Paul Hassler Lillian Yow L. F. Tuttle Bishop Lambeth E. J. Poe

Purvis Swofford Marriage Announcements Reach Readers

Announcement reads that Mrs. Melvin Horace Purvis announces the marriage of their sister Kessie to Mr. Samuel Potter Swofford on Thursday March 28 1940 in Columbia South Carolina. Card indicates At Home after April 8 20 Gibbs Court Columbia.

Melvin Horace Purvis Kessie Samuel Potter Swofford Columbia South Carolina Swofford High Point Gibbs Court

Indian Manganese Ore Shipment Reaches U S Market

Manganese ore weighing 18 100 tons was shipped from India to the United States in the recent month signaling robust trade in strategic minerals and reinforcing supply links between Indian exporters and U S importers.

India United States

Church Social and Local Holdings Notables

Miss Alice MacRae Caldwell left Wednesday to visit Miss Mary Eliza beth Harllee in Florence South Carolina and is expected home Sunday. George Chadwick of the Stampograph Company New York visits on business. Miss Inez Trogdon of Anheboro has recovered enough to go home from Guilford General Hospital to her sister Mrs A E Williams in Archdale. Mrs A D Creech of 601 Ward Street improves at Duke Hospital. Mrs Lee Meredith of 514 Walnut Street improves after an operation at Burrus Memorial Hospital where she remains a patient. Mrs E L Burton of 1407 King Street is a Burrus Memorial Hospital patient. Miss Doris Lee Wright is ill at home. Miss Dot Kennedy leaves for Louisburg College to spend the weekend.

Alice MacRae Caldwell Mary Elizabeth Harllee Florence S. C Inez Trogdon Anheboro Guilford General Hospital A. E., Williams Archdale Bae Ee A. D. Creech Ward Street Duke Hospital Lee Meredith Walnut Street Burrus Memorial Hospital E. L. Burton King Street

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Hoover Ty Altrusans Sheraton de Milner Elizabeth Berry Eva Wall Ston Salem Berry Nashville Altrusans Joan of Arc Milner Uwn Moffitt's North Main Street Ernor Marjorie McIver Anne McRae Louise C. Wrenn Bureau of Information Salisbury Club Saturday Evening Post YWCA Janet Hall Janet Russell Owens High Point College Carl G. Cronstedt City Schools H. D. Sears J. W. Clinard, Jr J. Gurney Briggs Social Arts Club New York Jolly Y Rankin Memorial John S. Welborn Mal Cerney Southern Railway System Camonite Mrs. Roy Proctor Purvis-Swofford Stampograph Company Doris Lee Wright East State Street Dot Kennedy Louisburg College Woma Lydia E. Pink Lydia E. Pinkham S. Main St N. C Liberty Animal Families Cake Turners Dutch Boy Lodine Animal Groups Pup Kitten the Bargain Center
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