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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1941

Page

24

Duck Club to Present Tommy Dorsey Benefit Ball

Plans are underway for a benefit dance by the Duck Club on Monday May at the National Guard Armory. Proceeds go to the Underprivileged Boys Clubs of High Point and Greensboro. Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra will provide music, with Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra, Ziggy Elman, Donnie Haines, and the Pied Pipers also featured.

Duck Club National Guard Army High Point Greensio Tommy Dorsey Ochestra McCoy Bryant Dorsey Rank Sinatra Ziggy” Elman Donie Haines The Pied Pipers Harmony Uartet

Clubwomen Urged To Take Part In Industrial Survey

Executive Secretary SUSAN IDEN urges North Carolina clubwomen to join a series of plant visits and essay contests tied to state federation events. Week of tours includes Hanes Manufacturing in Winston-Salem, Champion Paper in Canton, Chatham Blanket in Elkin, Tomlinson Furniture in High Point, and Vick Chemical in Greensboro, with prizes for essays and industrial programs.

Susan Iden NCFWE North Carolina Federtion of Women's Club John D. Robins Federation Robinson Obinson Elkin Onpril Tomlinson Furnire Company High Point Vick Chemical Cmpany Greensboro inston-Salem Lucy R. Mullisan America National Council of Women Evelyn Blewett Vick Chemical Company New York Broughton Clyde R. Hoey W. Y. Preyerr Vick Chemical Company of R. BK. Hines R. W. Mic-Geachy S. H. Tomlinson Stewart Sproul C. F. Tomlinson Luther Hodges J. F. Wilson Spray R. H. Tuttle Leaksville W. J. Damtoft Canton Gordon Gray Winston-Salem Hanes Knitting Mills Chatham Manufacturing Company Asheville P.T. A Champion Paper and Fibre Company Chatham Blanket Mill Lucy

Social notes recount visits and weddings in town

Mrs J H Mellichamp and daughter Eleanor of Washington DC visit her sister Mrs A C Sears at Pickett's Farm. Mr and Mrs John A Craver of Cincinnati visit Craver's daughter Mrs David Walden at 721 South Main. Agnes Cooley of Wagram a student at Woman's College Greensboro weekends with Mrs John Welborn on Thurston Street. Mrs C E Hollifield and son John Henry return to Norfolk after a week with Mrs F R Hearn on Park Street and visit sister Mrs J E Bellamy. Margaret Jeffers spends Friday in Charlotte. Katherine Bernhardt arrives from Charlotte for weekend with Miss Susannah Thomas on West Farriss Avenue. Eleanor Pope wedding to Charles T Rawls at First Presbyterian Church. Mrs A S Caldwell and daughter Alice Caldwell return from Hollywood and Miami with Mary Eugenia Wyatt and Frances Thompson of Raleigh. Miss Mary Alice Shelof is a patient at Burrus Memorial Hospital recovering and able to receive visitors. Mrs E G Jarvis of Wesley Place recovering after operation at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs T D Free and daughters Mildred and Esther Marie Free return from a Florida tour. Mrs B H Cooke recovering after major operation at Burrus Memorial Hospital and cannot receive visitors. Ashley Ryther of Richmond guest on Lindsay Street to attend Rawls Pope wedding. Miss Ditsy Cash returns to High Point after four months in Florida cities. employed by Western Union. Mr and Mrs W Harold Cook and son William Harold of North Wilkesboro guests of Mr and Mrs J W Cook. Mrs J W Cook visits. Mrs J A Campbell and daughter Cherry of Merchantsville NJ to leave after visiting Mrs K B Stoop at 1014 Albert Street.

Katherine Bernhardt Charlotte Susannah Thomas West Farriss Avenue Eleanor Pope Charles T. Rawls First Presbyterian Church Shuford Tysinger Salisbury Tysinger Thomas Tysinger Auline Powell Brevard College R. C. Powell Maybell Fine Thomasville Asheville Ronald Hill Larry Greensboro J. Edward Hill Winston-Salem Edna Strider Hemp and Son Russell Troy Mildred Suggs Eagle Springs Ethel Hart Hasty Howell Harrigan James Chriscoe Burlington Daniel Crawford James Massey Jimmie Elizabethtown Tenn Joe Hill Ruth Lanier Pollie Lanier Washington, D. C Miss Lanier J. A. Lanier Lanier Robert Johnson John Lowe Wood William Craver Fort Jackson S. C Mary Eanisher C. Bisher Lenn Covington Colon Crawford North Carolina Arthur Gallimore Savannah Sexton High Point Jim Wallice J. W. Griffis Dr. Griffis Raymond Kearns Lexington Cone Surratt A. L. Hill Clegg Covington

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meets At Davis Home

The local W C T U branch will hold a meeting on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. W A Davis. A full attendance is urged.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union W. A. Davis

Social Arts Club Meeting at Mrs Upshaws Home

The Social Arts Club holds a luncheon meeting Thursday at 1 PM at Mrs. A. M. Upshaw’s Route 4 home. Two members with birthdays will be honored.

A. M. Upshaw

Central Methodist Circle Meets At Lomax Home

Central Methodist Church Circle one met Monday evening at the home of Mrs Blanton Lomax with Mrs Clinard Sexton as joint hostess. Mrs J T Davis chaired the session and Miss Mary Farabee led the social hour refreshments were served. Several local residents and visitors were noted among the many names and weekend travels.

Central Methodist Circle Lomax Denton Central Methodist Church Blanton Lomax

Have You Heard: Weekly Garden Tour Draws Big Crowd

High Point garden enthusiasts are urged to plan two days for a larger than ever open garden event Thursday and Friday. Dozens of named gardens showcase thousands of pansies in purple and yellow, rock walls, koi ponds, and flowering trees, with features from Italian formal beds to outdoor living rooms.

High Point R. T. Amos Johnny Emerywood

Two Wilmington Gardens Open To Visitors This Week

Two Wilmington gardens will be open to the public on Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26. Airlie, on the estate of Mrs Henry Walters, will be open from ten to six with admission fifty cents, proceeds to charity. The event is organized by Fred Bartlett, president of the High Point Garden Club.

Dirs Fred Bartlett High Point Garden Club Wilmington Gardens

Harwell-Cecil Vows Heard At Lexington

Miss Elizabeth Harwell and Samuel L. Cecil married April 12 at First Baptist Church Lexingon with Rev Louis S Gaines officiating. Bride from Madison Ga. groom son of Lexington residents. couple to reside at 203 East Center Street. Also notes on social events and local marriages in Lexington Mississippi.

Lexington Elizabeth Harwell Samuel L. Cecil First Baptist Church Louis S. Gaines Cecil W. E F. Harwell Madison Harwell Madison High School Eaird's Department Store John R. Cecil Lexington High School Thomasville Chair Company East Center Street

Philomathean Club to Meet at Mrs Johnson Home

The Philomathean Club will be entertained this week by Mrs. R F Johnson at 904 Carrick Avenue. The meeting is planned for Friday afternoon at 3 30 as usual.

Philomathean Club R F. J. Johnson Carrick Avenue

Forget-Me-Not Club To Meet With Mrs Ivey

The Forget-Me-Not Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 7 30 with Mrs Charles Ivey at 960 Lindsay Street. The gathering will celebrate the birthday of Mrs Clifford Yow.

Forget Charles Ivey Lindsay Street Clifford Yow

Archdale PT A Installs Officers

Archdale Parent Teacher Association holds its last meeting of the school year Tuesday at 7 30 PM at Archdale School. Miss Carrie Crawford will install the new officers. A group from the school will sing I Would Be True.

Archdale Carrie Crawford

Orton Mansion and Azalea Gardens Opening Near Wilmington

The Orton Mansion and Azalea Gardens near Wilmington will open on scheduled days. Admission to the Orton estate is 5 per person. Visitors may enjoy plant displays and blooming azaleas described as a magnificent spectacle to behold.

Orton Wilmington

Birthday for Little Miss Elelen Jean Martin

Eight year old Elelen Jean Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs T W Martin of 802 Carr Street celebrated with a party hosted by her mother on Friday April 18.

Elelen Jean Martin T. W. Martin Carr Street Judith Carolyn Rose Odell Rose Cassell Street

Archdale Friends Church to Host Parish Devo and Social

The Rev. C. C. Pearson of Archdale Friends Church will give the devotional during the meeting. A social hour follows the business session and all parents are invited to attend.

C. C. Pearson Archdale Friends Church

Registrars to Meet for Final Instructions Monday Night

Registrars in the city election will gather at the county building Monday night at 7 30 to receive final instructions ballots and related election paraphernalia. Arch K Schoch chairman of the municipal board of elections announced the meeting and noted that Tuesday only Democratic judges must be at the polls with registrars for the primary election. Polls open at 7 am.

Arch K. Schoch Municipal Board of Elections Schoch

Hosiery Boarders Meet This Afternoon in City

Hosiery boarders will assemble this afternoon at 4 o clock in front of Grimes Street School per a special committee announcement. The meeting aims to discuss matters of interest to all hosiery workers in the city. A separate note adds that the quadruplet birth ratio is 1 to 1,339,975.

Grimes Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Uck Club Tate Aye Instry J. H. Mellichamp Eleanor A. C. Sears Pickett John A. Craver Cincinnati Ohio Mr. Craver David Walden South Main Street Agnes Cooley Wagram Woman’s College John Welborn Thurston Street C. E. Hollifield John Henry Norfolk, Va Margaret Jeffers A. S. Caldwell Alice Caldwell Parkway Hollywood Miami Florida Mary Eugenia Wyatt Frances Thompson Raileigh Mary Alice Shelof Burrus Memorial Hospital E. G. Jarvis Wesley Place T. D. Free Mildred and Esther Marie Free Gatewood Avenue B. H. Cooke Ashley Ryther Richmond, Va Rawls-Pope Mrs. W. Harold Cook William Harold North Wilkesboro Mr. Cook J. W. Cook J. A. Campbell Cherry Merchantsville, N. J K. B. Stoope Albert Street W. CT. U Davis Upshaw NYA State Department of Public Instruction Public NYA Couth By Fay C. L. Amos N. Main F. J. Bartlett Emerywood Estate Woodrow J. F. Haydens J. F. Hayden Washington Street George Hutchens Valette Harris Wilbur Jones Rockford Road Griffith Miles Fifth Street R. K. Stewart D. E. Richardson F. R. Taylor Johnson St John C. Teague Old Trinity City Ann Hathaway Ernest Walls Ernest Wall Hillcrest Fieldstone Farm Capus Waynicks J. H. Walker Harwell-Cecil Johnsie Warner West Center Street Addie Fulton Agnes Carrick Vivian Sowers Miss Fulton Carrick Sowers Vivian Smith Grover Myers, Jr Joel McCurry Hale Smith C. J. Jarvis Emily Binning Inez Henley Dorothy Owen N. J. Binning Martha Bieseicker Melvis Nixon Dry Second Evangelical and Reformed Church A. Odell Leonard Dry James Bieseicker Welcome High School Fred N. Dry Duke Power Company Charles M. Wall, Jr J. M. Daniel Daniel Curry Lopp Alice Virginia’ Trice Charles S. Williams James Gerow Lfe Peter Techaikowski Carroll Wall Miss Trice Claire Cuthrell Cyrus McCrary Woodrow McKay Fletcher Wall Paul Miller Calvin Wall Mack Stamps J. P. Costner South State Street Bridge Archie Brannock Costner Hubert Jennings Stamps William Raper Lee Zimmerman Allan Hege Jennings Howard Raper Ray Coltrane Henry Green Hayden Hooper Hughie Roach Brannock J. W. McLendon Milton Block Asia Tom P. Wong, Mer Nortte Main Street Robert Worth White Bennettsville Ella Mae Causey W. T. Davis Archdale PT. A Cordette Kennedy Hubert Kennedy James Hedgecock J. W. Burton Route One
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