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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1937

Page

6

Local Sidelights on Residents Reading

Reports show Mrs. E R Lyon improving at Guilford General Hospital after a week as a patient. Various local residents return from trips or recover from operations, with updates on health and conference attendance. Charles Lee remains seriously ill at Burrus Memorial Hospital after ruptured appendix surgery.

E. R. Lyon Guilford General Hospital Charles Lee North Hamilton Street Burrus Memorial Hospital

Social Roundup From Randleman And Nearby Towns

Mrs. J E Davis hosted a spring dinner party in Randleman honoring Mrs. G Sanderson of Moorehead City with a four course meal for guests including Mr and Mrs N H Carpenter Web Davis George Davis Rose Parrish and others. Separate notes report Mrs T L Helms Golden Wedding at Ramseur and a birth announcement for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Hinshaw on Naomi street. A birthday dinner for Patricia Alice Helms featured a lace table and candles and gifts for young guests.

T. L. Helm Francis Helms E. W. Brown Ramseur Betty Dean Greensboro Charles Routh Pleasant Garden W. G. Hall L. D. Vuncannon Richard Vuncannon C. M. Hayes Clara Pugh Verna Cashatt Dot Stone Helen Arnold Thomasville C. A. Pugh Betty Sally Maness Dunkin Baines Howard Smith Charles Dobson Raleigh

Miss Postlethwaite to Direct BPWC Membership Drive

Miss Sarah M. Postlethwaite of Chattanooga Tennessee chairs the 1944 BPWC membership drive aiming for 100000 by year end. She is a charter member of the Chattanooga Business Women’s Club and will speak at the 18th annual North Carolina Federation convention in Durham June 10 13 with banquet June 12 at the Washington Duke hotel.

Sarah M. Postlethwaite Mhattanooga Tenn Rge Chicago Federation of Businss and Professional Women’s Kattanooga Business Women Federaon Tional Federation Southern Paving Conuction Company Pensacola Creosoting Colony Miss Postlehwaite Oung Women's Christian Assation of Chattanooga Tennessee Oration Theational Federation North Rolina Federation of Business Nd Professional Women’s Clubs Hich Durham Washington Otel Iss Elizabeth Conrad Charlotte Iss Postiewaite

Joint Meeting of Philomathean and W O T clubs

A joint meeting of the Philomathean and W O T clubs is scheduled Friday at 3 30 p m at the home of Mrs Frank Hunsucker on Hills Drive. Mrs A B Caldwell and Mrs A G Douglas will be late hostesses. Arthur Kirkman will address the group.

Hlomathean Frank Hunsucker Hills Drive

Idylwild Club Sets Dance With Jimmy Cannon Orchestra

The Idylwild club hosts a Saturday night dance at Sedge field Manor featuring Jimmy Cannon and his orchestra from Danville Virginia led by Frank Fowler. Miss Bobbie Adkins Johnny Pursley and Charlie Price perform with new specialties added since last appearance. Admission to the ballroom floor is by card for members and guests.

Sedgefield Manor Jimmy Cannon Southern Club Danville Bobbie Adkins Miss Adkins Johnny Pursley Charlie Price

Millikan To Deliver Phi Beta Kappa Address At Woman's College

Dr Robert A Millikan world famed physicist of Caltech will give the Phi Beta Kappa address at the University of North Carolina Woman's College on April 20. Initiation for Alpha chapter members begins at 5 30 p m in the Alumnae house followed by a banquet in the King Cotton hotel at 6 45 p m. Millikan's speech starts at Aycock auditorium at 8 30 p m with the public invited.

Greensboro Robert A. Millikan California Institute of Technology Phi Beta Kappa Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Woman's College Alpha Chapter of North Carolina Florentine King Cotton Hotel

Domino Club To Meet Tonight

The Domino club will meet this evening at 7 30 with Miss Margaret Fowler at her home on the Greensboro road. All members are asked to attend.

Domino Club Margaret Fowler Greensboro Road

Social Calendar Highlights Busy Midweek Club Meetings

The Burbank Garden Club hosts Mrs Grady Goldston on Oakwood Court at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Luncheon by Mrs S S Clark at Parkway home at 12 30 p.m. Friendly Garden Club with Mrs John Mebane on Milbourne Heights at 2 30 p.m. High Point Woman's Club meets at Y W C A hut at 3 30 p.m. Utopian Study Club with Mrs O B Bonner at Emerywood Country Club 3 30 p.m. Jewish Women’s Council study group at 8 30 p.m. on Lindsay Street. Thursday includes garden club business at Hillcrest Drive 3 p.m. and Entre Nous at Rockford Road 8 p.m. Friday features Lotus Club at Johnson Street 3 p.m. and Canterbury Club on West Lexington Avenue extension 3 30 p.m. plus W O T and Philomathean joint meeting at Hillcrest Drive. Saturday 7 30 p.m. Emerywood dinner dance with John Peddicord orchestra at clubhouse reservations with John C Abels by Friday.

Burbank Utopian Study Club O. B. Bonner Emerywood Country Club High Point Council of Jewish Women Edward Bessie Swartz Lindsay Street J. C. Teague Hillcrest Drive Rock Garden J. W. Harriss Rockford Road G. I. Humphreys College Drive Lotus Club H. R Williamson Johnson Street Canterbury Club W. F. Ellis West Lexington Avenue Craven Page Philomathean Frank Hunsucker

Girl Pentagons To Meet This Evening

The regular meeting of the Girls' Pentagon club will be held this evening at 7 30 at the home of Misses Edith and Helen Crowder 309 Steele Street. All members are urged to attend.

Pentagon Club Edith and Helen Crowder Steele Street

Y W C A Book Club Meeting Set for Saturday

The Young Women’s Christian Association Book Club will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at the hut for the regular meeting. All members are expected to attend.

Book Club The Young Women's Christian Association

Mrs. Honigman Becomes NC Jewish Women President

Mrs Maurice Honigman of Gastonia assumed the presidency of the North Carolina Association of Jewish Women at the 16th annual conference. About 600 delegates participated as elections concluded the gathering in Winston Salem.

Winston-Salem Maurice Honigman Gastonia North Carolina Association of Jewish Women

U D C Holds Fourth District Meeting in Statesville

The annual meeting of the fourth district of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be held in Statesville on Friday. Mrs. John H. Anderson, Raleigh North Carolina division U D C president, will deliver the principal address.

Statesville Fourth District of the United Daughters of the Confederacy John H. Anderson Raleigh North Caroline Division

Miss Kyser Fiance Honored at Thomasville Social Event

A Thomasville party hosted by Mrs. Zed Griffith and Miss Elizabeth Hamrick honored Miss Kitty Kyser and Dr. Claiborne Pennington ahead of their spring wedding. Guests enjoyed bridge, bridal favors, and ornate decorations of cherry blossoms and white lilacs.

Thomasville Zed Griffith Elizabeth Hamrick West Main Street Kitty Kyser Claiborne Pennington Harry Culp T. Austin Finch Eunice Kneece Greensboro Mildred Pope Mildred Pope, Bride-Elect, They Presented An Ice Tea Set. To Miss Kyser Miss Kyser Dr. Pennigton Evelyn Baker Evelyn Webb Ellen MaePegg Ethel May Boggs Lela Maud Isabelle Boyles Howell R. Kyser P. M. Sherrill Paul Hassler Z. P. Long Clarence Gibson Mesers Roy Procter Steve Wall al Devries Harry Curlee Glenn Pennington

Bridge party honors go to Stringfield and Reece in Greensboro

Miss Mae Johnson hosted a bridge night in Greensboro with Bain Johnson as guest. Mrs. Vann Stringfield won high score and Miss Eunice Reece was second high. prizes included guest awards and hose. Ten players including Florence Lawrence Isabel Mouzon Ruth Leonard Margaret Hodges Eunice Reese Leola Black Clara Harrison Elizabeth Teague Helen Hinkle joined the event.

Mae Johnson Greensboro Miss Bain Johnson Vann Stringfield Eunice Reece Miss Johnson Florence Lawrence Isabel Mouzon Ruth Leonard Margaret Hodges Eunice Reese Leo

Woman's Missionary Society General Meeting

The general meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society was held with members gathering to discuss upcoming projects and community outreach initiatives. Reports from officers highlighted planned events and fundraising goals for the season.

General Meeting of The Woman's Missionary Society of

Local Women Attend Mt Airy Missionary Conference

Mrs. W. T. Powell district secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Women's Missionary Society leaves for Mt Airy for the annual state conference opening at 2 30 PM and running through Thursday. Mrs. H. W. McCain and Mrs. W. B. Hall also travel to represent Wesley Memorial and Mrs. E. B. Bennett will represent the Main Street society.

W. T. Powell Methodist Episcopal Woman's Missionary Society Mt. Airy H. W. McCain W. B. Hall Wesley Memorial's Society EB. L. Bennett Main Street

Births announced for Charles Evans Hoover and Eve Hemer

Mr and Mrs J H Hoover announce the birth of a son Charles Evans on Thursday April 8 at Burrus Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs B F Johnson of Otteray drive announce the birth of a daughter Eve Hemer on April 9 at Guilford General hospital.

Chas. Evans Hoover J. H. Hoover Charles Evans Burrus Memorial Hospital Eve Hemer Johnson B. F. Johnson Otteray Eve Hemer Guilford General Hospital

Local social notices from Greensboro and nearby towns

Miss Mae Johnson of Greens boro was the weekend guest of her sister Miss Bain Johnson. R D Bevan returns to Lexington avenue from Mount Holly New Jersey where he attended field trials. Miss Mamie Harris and Mrs Stuart Burton with Mrs Sam Badgett depart for Mount Airy to attend the state missionary conference in session through Friday. Mr and Mrs Luther Grimes and Mr and Mrs Forrest Grimes with their daughter Ann and others were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs M Fritz at High Point Sunny. James Cook returns to Riverside Military Academy after visiting his parents. Richard Owen leaves for Baltimore to begin position with Proctor and Gamble.

Mae Johnson Greensboro Bain Johnson R. D. Bevan Lexington Avenue Mount Holly New Jersey Mamie Harris Stuart Burton Sam Badgett Jackson Hill Mount Airy Luther Grimes Forrest Grimes Ann Richard Sink Mildred Harris M. Fritz High Point James Cook Riverside Military Academy J. O. Cook Richard Owen Baltimore Proctor and Gamble

Quigleys Return from Cleveland and Burial Return

Mr and Mrs R I Quigley returned from Cleveland Ohio after ten days away and were joined by Mrs Dempster Brownell of Portland Oregon who will stay through Thursday They accompanied the body of Mrs Quigleys father to Cleveland for burial.

R. I. Quigley Cleveland

Florence Nightingale Club Heard Pictures Of North Cape Trip

At a Florence Nightingale club meeting Mrs. J E Millis and her son Jimmie displayed photos from their North Cape journey through Norway Sweden Denmark and Russia. Violin solos by Mrs Hubert Lane Barrier with Mrs Thomas Strickland at piano followed the supper and business session. An announcement reported the birth of Judith Elaine Spencer on April 11 and Harriet Ann Brown on April 11 at Burrus Memorial hospital. A new two person plane was described as capable of about 200 miles per hour.

Florence Nightingale Club J. E. Millis Jimmie North Cape Norway Sweden Denmark Russia Hubert Lane Barrier Thomas Strickland

Sunny Summer Marian Martin Frock Pattern 9253

Balmy days ahead bring a sporty frock by Marian Martin Pattern 9253 for sizes 12 to 20. Features side fastening coat style with pockets and Peter Pan collar in linen or silk fabrics. includes Lew chart. factory price 15 cents. sizes 12 14 16 18 20.

Marian Martin Marian Martin Lew Mussine

Woman's College Hosts Eighth NC Student Congress

The Woman's College of the University of North Carolina hosts the eighth annual North Carolina federation of students congress April 15 17 with about 100 delegates from 30 colleges. Theme is The Legitimate Function of Student Government.

Greensboro Woman's College of the University of North Carolina North Carolina Federation of Students Justine Ullrich Woman's College Bill Aycock University At Chapel Hill al Martin Wake Forest College Ruth Ryker Eastern Carolina Teachers’ College Charles Blair Guilford College W. C. Jackson The Frank P. Graham Hugh T. Lefler History Department John A. Lang United States Office of Education Harriet Elliott Geraldine Bonkemeyer Hortense Jones Kate Urquhart Woodville Martha McRae Charlotte Susan Swett Southern Pines Virginia Tatum Raleigh Marietta Muller Dillon

Musical Art Delegates Head to Hickory Convention

Mrs. A. Sherrod and Mrs. C. F. Tomlinson depart for Hickory to attend the 21st annual North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs convention. The event runs Thursday and Friday with preliminary meetings tomorrow including a board luncheon the State Choir Festival and a reception for officers board members and visitors. Mrs. Sherrod presides over the Musical Art club and will lead local representation.

A. Sherrod C. F. Tomlinson Hickory North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs

Work Extension Is Considered by Baptist Conference

STATESVILLE April 13 Workers at the second annual conference of the state Baptist training union discussed extending the union s work into all Baptist churches in the state. The two day meeting with about 200 delegates wrapped up today after leaders including Rev Nathan C rBooks secretary of the state union Dr J C Williams business manager of the Baptist Sunday school board Nashville Tenn Rev W A Harrell of Nashville and W Perry Crouch Raleigh secretary of the state mission board spoke on achievements and objectives.

Statesville State Baptist Training Union Nathan C. rBooks State Union J. C. Williams The Baptist Sunday School Board Nashville, Tenn W. A. Harrell Nashville W. Perry Crouch Raleigh State Mission Board

Legion Will Meet Andrew Jackson Post 87 Tonight

American Legion Legion will hold a meeting at the hall at 7 30 o clock announced by Commander J E Thomas all post members urged to attend as important business will be discussed

Andrew Jackson American Legion Legion Hall J. E. Thomas

Local Life Insurance Agent Urges Commerce Club On Selling

N L Garner told High Point college Commerce Club members last night that finishing college means selling themselves in the business world. He cited salesmanship as key to America's progress and a path with strong opportunity for students, noting natural ability and ambition as essentials. Miss Marjorie Pittman sang on the program.

N. L. Garner Commerce Club High Point College America Garner Marjorie Pittman

Traffic Violations Reported in Past 24 Hours

Police report two overparking charges, one speeding case, and one driving without a state permit. Drive carefully and save a life.

Randleman School Board Appointed

In a special session the county board of education elected the Randleman High School board members Dr. C. D. Kistler Dr. T. L. Helms J. B. Davin Ernest Talley and W. H. Trogdon.

Randleman County Board of Education Asheboro Randleman High School C. D. Kistler T. L. Helms J. B. Davin Ernest Talley W. H. Trogdon

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Helen Welshimer James Patrick City Ann Lesler Elizabeth Goodman Albemarle Oakwood Court Margaret Alley Frank Glover Soil Conservation Service Rowan Hospital Salisbury W. V. Evans East Green Street Woman's Missionary Conference Calvary M. E. Church Velma Matthews Hartsville S. C Coker College Thurston Street H. W. Smith Redding Street I. C. Williams Washington, D. C PB. L. Bennett Harry EB. Bundy Patsy Jane Jamestown G. L. Byerly Bennett Main Street M. B. Church Lucy Spinks J. D. Spinks Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Spinks Miss Postlethwaite BPWC O.t.philomathean Sassie Tbs Vy Baako Perkinsons Inc Hutchen's Bakery Sarah Postlethwaite R. A. Millikan Ata Nat Walker Hart Stephens P. R. Dixon J. A. Eshelman ST. Mary's Womans Guild Woman's Guild Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church Henry Baker A. G. Douglas Y. W. C. A. Book Club Honigman Mann's Kyser First Baptist Church R. G. Jennings Dewey Loflin Mary Elizabeth Vernon Ors Florence Nightingale Mrs. Millis and Son Cicero H. Spencer Route 3 Judith Elaine Harriet Brown Harry L. Brown West Farriss Avenue Harriet Ann Marian Martin Frock Legion Randleman School Board
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