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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1939

Page

6

Epitaphs Highlight W O T Club Meeting at Mrs Tomlinson’s

Prof A C Hall of Women’s College Greensboro spoke on epitaphs to the W O T Club guests at Mrs Charles F Tomlinson’s Parkway home. He shared unusual epitaphs gathered worldwide, especially New England graveyards, and noted his hobby appeal. Tea followed at a lace table with pink tulips and dense arrangements in milk glass.

W. O. T. Club Charles F. Tomlinson Parkway A. C. Hall Woman’s College Greensboro Hall New England

Boston Choral Art Society Presents Concert Tonight

The Choral Art Society of Boston University arrives for a Wesley Memorial Church program at 8 p.m. Dr. H Augustine Smith directs a 36 voice cathedral choir with soloists and a male quartet. NBC broadcasts the choir, formed from BU students across six schools. Tickets are available through the Westey Fellowship Class.

Choral Art Society of Boston University Wesley Memorial Church H. Augustine Smith America Westey Dr. Smith New Church Annie Laurie NBC

Mrs A E Tate Elected President of High Point Garden Club

Mrs A E Tate was elected to head the High Point Garden Club for the coming term at yesterday's meeting hosted by Mrs S H Tomlinson on Hillcrest Drive. New officers include Mrs S H Tomlinson vice president, Mrs J D Cox recording secretary, Mrs D Ralph Parker corresponding secretary, and Mrs W A Hayes treasurer. Delegates to the Garden Club of North Carolina meeting in Durham April 25-26 are Mrs Carter Dalton Mrs A S Parker and Mrs F R Taylor.

High Point Garden Club S. H. Tomlinson Hillcrest Drive J. D. Cox D. Ralph Parker W. A. Hayes Garden Club of North Carolina Durham Carter Dalton A. S. Parker F. R. Taylor

Harriss Jarrell Speaks To Business Girls On European Situation

Harriss H. Jarrell returned from a three month tour of European countries and spoke to the Business and Professional Girls Club at the YWCA hut on political conditions in Europe. He discussed nationalism imperialism and militarism and urged that individuals hold power to end war. The next meeting will be at Lotus Restaurant Greensboro with members meeting at the hut at 6 15. About 35 members attended and visitors included Miss Vera Smith Miss Mona Harville and Mrs Mabel Campbell.

Harriss Jarrell Harriss H. Jarrell Business and Professional Girls’ Club Europe Jarrell Lotus Greensboro Vera Smith Mona Harville Mabel Campbell

Daughters Of America Plan Evening Meeting At Hall

The Washington Council four Daughters of America will meet Thursday at seven for a short business session at the hall. Afterward the group will attend a Dave Macon performance at the high school auditorium, sponsored by the Junior Order United American Mechanics.

Washington Council Number Four Daughters of America Dave Macon United American Mechanics

Cooperative Members Invited to Norman Cordon Concert

Members of the High Point Cooperative Concert Association are reminded of an invitation from the Hickory association to attend Norman Cordon's concert in Hickory on April 25, next Tuesday.

Norman Cordon Hickory High Point Cooperative Concert Association Hickory Association

Social calendar shows midweek club meetings and events

The Wednesday schedule lists the High Point Council of Jewish Women meeting at Woodrow Avenue with Mrs. Friedman and Miss Schwartz. Thursday hosts include the Early American Arts Club with Mrs. Ragsdale in Jamestown featuring guest speaker Mrs. Broadhurst. Entre Nous Club on West Broad Street. and the American Home Department of the Women’s Club at Lindale Farm with Mrs. Willard and guest speaker Mrs. Rhodes. Additional notes include Canterbury Club Friday at Forest Hill Drive and Emerywood Country Club dinner dance Saturday with Jack Yancey.

High Point Council of Jewish Women Early American Arts Club W. G. Ragsdale Jamestown Edgar Broadhurst Greensboro Entre Nous Club A. E. Tate West Broad Street American Home Department Woman’s Club Jack Yancey

Bulwinkle-Grainger Wedding Set in Washington

Miss Muriel Bulwinkle of High Point faculty will attend the wedding of Miss Frances McKean Bulwinkle and E Grainger Williams in Washington at the Church of the Reformation. Ushers include Lewis Bullwinkle and J R Booth. officiants are George S Bowden and Ralph Lower.

Washington, D. C Muriel Bulwinkle High Point School Frances McKean Bulwinkle E. Grainger Williams Alfred Lee Bulwinkle Gastonia Williams John Henry Williams Little Rock Arkansas George 8. Bowden Holy Trinity Luthern Church Washington Ralph Lower Modena Lewis Durham Bulwinkle William H. Williams Lewis Bullwinkle J. R. Booth

Miss Hilda Snyder Hosts Randleman Bridge Club

Special to The Enterprise in Randleman April 19 report Miss Hilda McSnyder entertaining her bridge club at her Main Street home. Two tables played with awards to Miss Elizabeth Brown and Mrs Frank Armfield as prizes. A salad course with coffee was served by the hostess.

Randleman Hilda McSnyder Bridge Club Main Street Elizabeth Brown Frank Armfield

Peter Rabbit Play At Oakview School Friday Night

A play titled Peter Rabbit will be shown at Oakview School Friday night at eight o'clock. The cast features Iris Seward Mary Mack Geraldine Hedgecock Ruby Zimmerman Roy Watts Winfred Pendry Betty Lou Dean Norma Seward Joyce Tillotson Carole Overby Elinor Charles Jane Motsinger Allen Conrad Colleen Allen Mildred Anderson Nancy Swaim Betty Hedgecock Joyce Meadows Ann Anderson Joyce Dean Dawkins Anna Guier Mary Lee Jackson Jackie Stutts Doris Stamey Melba Jane Clapp Doris Peacock Jewel Davis Frances Ward Vivian Pailey Adele Barber.

Peter Rabbit Oakview School Iris Seward Mary Mack Geraldine Hedgecock Ruby Zimmerman Roy Watts Winfred Pendry Betty Lou Dean Norma Seward Joyce Tillotson Carole Overby Elinor Charles Jane Motsinger Allen Conrad Colleen Allen Mildred Anderson Nancy Swaim Betty Hedgecock Joyce Meadows Ann Anderson Joyce Dean Dawkins Anna Guier Mary Lee Jackson Jackie Stutts Doris Stamey Melba Jane Clapp Doris Peacock Jewel Davis Frances Ward Vivian Pailey Adele Barber

Women Of Moose To Meet Tonight In High Point

High Point chapter 961 Women of the Moose will meet at 7 30 this evening at their hall on Main Street. An initiation service will be held and new candidates are asked to attend. About 200 guests attended yesterday's party celebrating Marcia Norwood's third birthday in Hollywood California. she is visiting at Mrs. Louis Greenberg's home 708 Forrest Avenue.

High Point Women of the Moose Main Street Marcia Norwood Hollywood Cal Louis Greenberg Forrest Avenue

Contract Club Bi Weekly Dinner Bridge At Mrs Strickland’s

The Contract Club held a bi weekly dinner bridge at Mrs Sam H Strickland’s home on Parkway with spring decor and a twelve cover dinner. Prizes included a beverage set with tray won by Mrs QO Kirkman and a china smoking set given to Mrs Russell Carleton Boyce formerly Miss Claire Hartsook of Greensboro. Attending were Mesdames Washburn Foscue McAnally Clinard Moffitt Slate Kirkman Davis Lovelace Mitchell Freeze and the guest Mrs Boyce.

S. H. Strickland Sam H. Strickland Parkway QO. A. Kirkman Russell Carleton Boyce Claire Hartsook Greensboro Mrs. Boyce Mrs. Strickland Mesdames Jesse Washburn Henry Foscue Charles W. McAnally J. W. Clinard, Jr James S. Moffitt Ralph Slate O. A. Kirkman Philip Davis James B. Lovelace W. E. Mitchell W. E. Freeze

Legion Auxiliary Names Delegation For Area Conference

The American Legion Auxiliary meets at Mrs. Fred L. Gordy’s home to finalize representation for the Third Area Conference in Asheboro. Members plan Poppy Day on Memorial Day, dedicate a memorial plaque in Oakwood Cemetery, welcome new member Mrs. Max Friedman, and discuss sending a boy to summer camp as part of child welfare efforts.

Legion Auxiliary Names Asheboro American Legion Auxiliary Fred L. Gordy Montheu Avenue Leigh Harper Harry Doctor Dan D. Arden Mesdames R. L. Waynick J. H. King George Connor W. J. Bennett Tom Bates N. L. Garner al Fern Oakwood Max Friedman

Local Folks News and Illnesses Reported

Mrs N S Stirewall left yesterday for Spartanburg South Carolina to visit her ill mother Mrs Louisa Warren Frazier. Mrs Elizabeth Harriss Covington is spending days in New York City at the St Regis Hotel. Mrs James Franklin Blue Jr visits Mrs E M Brower at Edgedale Drive. Co J Hiatt of Archdale improves after surgery at Burrus Memorial Hospital and may receive visitors. Friends learn that Mrs E H Hege is ill at home. Six weeks old Pattie Meade Veach remains seriously ill at Burrus Memorial Hospital and cannot receive visitors.

N.S. Stirewall Spartanburg S. C Louisa Warren Frazier Elizabeth Harriss Covington Rockford Road New York City St. Regis Hotel James Franklin Blue, Jr Parkton Marguerite Burress E. M. Brower Edgedale Drive Co. J. Hiatt Archdale Burrus Memorial Hospital 2 & Friends E. H. Hege Elm Street Little Pattie Meade Veach Henry M. Veach

Birth of John Sanders Dallas Jr announced

Mr and Mrs J Sanders of 1119 Rotary Drive announce the birth of a son John Sanders Dallas Jr on Sunday night April 16 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Both mother and baby are doing nicely at the hospital.

P. E. Brown Smith Street Charles Gray Guilford General Hospital J. Sanders Rotary Drive John Sanders Dallas, Jr Burrus Memorial Hospital Dallas Baby

Oak View 4 H Clubs Hold Joint Session

Oak View School 4-H Boys and Girls clubs held a joint meeting yesterday afternoon with Dorothy Bates presiding. Opal Loflin led, Arlene Hedgecock gave the devotional, and the program covered Good Grooming with several members presenting. Prizes were awarded in a shrub and vine naming contest.

Oak View School Dorothy Bates Opal Loflin Arlene Hedgecock Mary Ruth Newsome Evelyn Hedgecock Evelyn Martin Edith Hill Eulala Causey Charles Bain Ernest Galloway Ray Hedrick

Australia Projects Apple Harvest of Over a Million Bushels

Australia expects to grow about 1 075 000 bushels of apples this season as farmers anticipate strong output. The forecast highlights renewed orchard activity and favorable growing conditions across major growing regions.

Australia

Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promoted for Women

An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a general tonic for women from wholesome herbs and roots. It claims to build physical resistance and calm nerve distress, highlighting long use and many testimonials from women.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham

Ray Street P T A Presents Living Pictures and Concert

Ray Street School Parent-Teacher Association held an evening program with the school orchestra under Miss Virginia Frank performing three selections. The chorus offered two vesper numbers, then living pictures by students featured titles and performers, followed by an exhibit of crayon, watercolor, block printing and crafts for parents in the cafeteria and office.

Ray Street School Parent-Teacher Association Virginia Frank Chad Rogers Ann Renfrow Russell Blackburn Martha Ingram Barbara Smart Shirley Kirkman Warner Black Henry Dowdy Doris Lee Allman Gloria Hayworth Whistler Margaret Southard

Cercle Francais Meeting Moves to New Location

The Cercle Francais will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Miss Claudia Dickens home 310 East Farriss Avenue. Members are asked to note the change in meeting place for this week’s weekly session.

Cercle Francais Claudia Dickens East Farriss Avenue

WPA Allocates 230658 for 18 Projects in North Carolina

The WPA distributed 230658 dollars yesterday to 13 new relief projects in North Carolina. The programs will hire 706 workers across the state.

Raleigh WPA North Carolina

Thomasville BPWC Hears Program On Savings

The Thomasville Business and Professional Women's Club held its April dinner at Mrs. A Z Boles home with Miss Elmina Hearne in charge. Paul D Hassler spoke on savings and Social Security, after Mills Home trio sang, and a nominating committee was appointed for officers.

Thomasville Business and Professional Women’s Club A. Z. Boles Colonial Drive Elmina Hearne Margaret McLeod Stella Wagner Ella Dorsett Hearne J. C. Harris Margaret Thompson Myra Olive

Women Auxiliary of First Presbyterian Church Meeting

The Women Auxiliary met Monday at the church with Mrs. W. G. Smith in the chair. Mrs. O. R. Hodgin was elected a church council member. Plans were made to attend the Winston-Salem Presbyterial. The program titled The Church And Education was presented by several members, and devotionals closed the meeting.

First Presbyterian Church W. G. Smith O. R. Hodgin Church Council Winston-Salem J. W. Hawthorne J. O. Cook C. H. Newby D. M. Jester C. R. Reid R. D. Bevan

Ladies Aid Society meets at Boles home with Eunice Reese

The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church met at the Boles home with Miss Eunice Reese as associate hostess. Miss Lois Johnson presided and Mrs. R. G. Jennings led the devotional before an interesting session.

Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church Rosetta Boles A. Z. Boles Eunice Reese Lois Johnson R. G. Jennings

Local Delegation To Federation Meeting Return Tomorrow

Mrs. H. D. Sears leads the High Point Women’s Club delegation to the North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Raleigh. The program includes the banquet and governor’s mansion tea this afternoon, with Miss Virginia Clinard and state officers Mrs. H. A. White and Mrs. Geddie Strickland. They plan to return home tomorrow.

H. D. Sears High Point

Miss Mary Allen Clinard Elected President Junior Class

Miss Mary Allen Clinard of Mary Baldwin College Staunton Virginia has been chosen to lead next year's junior class. The sophomore student, daughter of Mrs J W Clinard and the late Mr Clinard, is popular with faculty and students and active in campus activities.

Mary Allen Clinard Mary Baldwin Mary Baldwin College Staunton Clinard J. W. Clinard

Mrs Glazier Attends Regional Girl Scout Conference

Mrs Harvey William Glazier, local Girl Scout executive, travels to Macon Georgia for the Juliette Law regional conference. She will return to the Girl Scout office on Monday.

Harvey William Glazier Macon Juliette Law Glazier

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover Boston Choral Art Society City A. E Tate Piedmont District of Garden Clubs R. K. Stewart Daughters of America Plan Business Meeting Moffitt's North Main St Bulwinkle-Grainger Hilda Snyder Allen Jay Allen Jay Baptist Church G. T. McDaniel C. A. Floyd Eleanor Roosevelt V. F. W. National Home For the Orphans of War Veterans Eaton Rapids Mich The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United J. Sanders Dallas, Jr Oak View J. E. Black Cable Street Standard Living Pictures Ray Street P.T. A Thomasville Bpwc Federation Sallie McCracken S. Arrid American Institute of Laundering Arrid Kress South Main ST
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