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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1937

Page

6

Miss Helen Marshall Hosts Bridal Bridge Party

Miss Helen Marshall acted as gracious hostess at a bridge party at her Archdale home honoring Mrs. Davis Smith and Mrs. A. J. Simeon, popular brides. Eight tables of contract bridge and monopoly were set in sprightly spring decor with fruit basket favors and corsages marking the honorees, prizes awarded to Mrs. Winifred Hinkle and Miss Helen Paschal, with traveling honors to Mrs. Simeon.

Helen Marshall Bridge Archdale Davis Smith A. J. Simeon Winifred Hinkle Helen Paschal Doris Woodlief Simeon Miss Marshall Dorothy Fritz Virginia Bennett Hazel Wright Beulah Lee Allen Helen Paschall LaVelle Wilson Margaret Preddy Golda Mae Kearns Viola Brig

Miss Marietta Muller Named Chief Marshal at UNC Greensboro

Miss Marietta Muller daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Muller of Dillon C was elected chief marshal by students at the Women s College of the University of North Carolina Greensboro in campus elections She is in the incoming senior class and has served as a marshal for her society during her junior year.

Marietta Muller W. H. Muller Dillon, C Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Greensboro Muller

Attractive Program Features Music Literature Dept Meeting

The Woman's Club Music-Literature department held a late afternoon program at Emergyood Country Club with Mrs W A White of Jamestown presenting a chart on North Carolina poetry. Mrs Larry Brockmann sang Thought Like Justice with piano by Mrs W Hall. White spoke on poets Rebecca Cushman John Charles McNeill and read her own poems. Tea followed with a lace cloth table and roses and sweetpeas, hostesses organized by Mrs C H Rhodes.

Ie Woman's Club Emergood Country Club W. A. White Jamestown North Carolina Larry Brockmann Brahms W. Hall John Charles McNeill

Local Council Jewish Women Hold Regular Meeting

The High Point Council of Jewish Women met at Mrs. Milton Silver’s home with Mrs. Harry Jacobs presiding. Reports from committees followed. Ways and Means chair Ben Swartzberg announced a forthcoming play Council Lends A Hand. Edna Swartz summarized last week’s study group. Visitors from Vapo Path Institute, Mr. and Mrs. Perkins, spoke briefly. Sam Hyman reported on Winston-Salem banquet. Sam Tobias covered the breakfast and Jacobs the luncheon.

High Point Council of Jewish Women Milton Silver Parkway Harry Jacobs Ben Swartzberg Ways and Means Edna Swartz Perkins Vapo-Path Institute Sam Hyman Council of Jewish Women's Association Winston-Salem Sam Tobias

Local Sunday School Needs Highlighted at Meeting

Miss Edna Swartz acted as secretary in the absence of the officer and noted the Triennial convention in New York in January 1938. The group discussed two Peace Scholarships to the University of Palestine and next year’s membership program. A nominating committee was formed with Mrs. Phillip Silver as chairman and Mesdames Herman, Wagger, Bloom, and Gordon on the panel. Miss Shirley Silver then presented the needs of the local Sunday school.

Edna Swartz New York University of Palestine Phillip Silver Mesdames Ben Herman Robert Wagger Israel Bloom Misa Sadye Gordon Shirley Silver

Local Entrants Win First Honors In Music Contest

The 18th annual school competition festival at Woman's College Greensboro produced one clear first and a tie for first in piano events. Bobby Gayle won junior piano class A and Betty Hunt Murray tied for first in high school piano class A. Contests continue with glee club vocal and instrumental solos, then band and orchestra events in Aycock auditorium and a grade parade and band concert in Durham tomorrow night.

High Point Woman's College Greensboro Bobby Gayle S.A’ Gayle Clod Betty Hunt Murray Aycock Durham

Mrs De Ruiter Speaks On Young Africa At School

Mrs William De Ruiter spoke at Wesley Memorial church during the Mission Study course about Young Africa At School. She detailed educational efforts in the country and shared experiences as a missionary in the Belgian Congo with her husband over the past 11 years.

Wesley Memorial Church William de Ruiter Belgian Congo

Social Calendar Includes Lectures and Dances

On Thursday at 7 30 p m the Omega chapter of Kappa Gamma Sorority will host a lecture in the Sheraton hotel committee room. Friday at 8 p m the Priscilla club is hosted by Mrs Harry Brockmann on Fairway drive. Also at 8 p m Mrs H N Phillips entertains the Sorosis club on Parkway. From 9 30 p m to 1 30 a m the Piedmont German club holds its second dance of the month at Emerywood Country club with the Royal Campbell orchestra providing music.

Omega Kappa Gamma Sorority Sheraton Hotel Priscilla Club Harry Brockmann Fairway Drive H. N. Phillips Sorosis Club Parkway Piedmont German Club Emerywood Country Club Royal Campbell Orchestra

Ward Street Auxiliary Meeting Tonight at 7 30

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Ward Street M E church will meet this evening at 7 30 at the church. All members are asked to attend. The Golden Rule class of Rankin Memorial M P church held its regular meeting Tuesday evening at Miss Maureen Pegram's home. President Miss Myra Caudle presided and routine business was transacted followed by a social hour. Refreshments were served to about 20 members.

Ward Streeet Woman's Ward Street M. E Rankin Memorial M. P. Church Maureen Pegram Myra Caudle

Local residents receive hospital care and travel notes

Mrs. A M Richardson of 313 Otteray drive improves at Burrus Memorial hospital after a week as a patient. Miss Gertrude Millikan of 501 East Green street recovers from an operation at Guilford General hospital. Mrs. J Paul Swentzel of Niagara Falls NY, formerly Edna Sechrest, is recovering after an operation. Mr. and Mrs. A M Rankin Jr. visit New York City after a West Indies trip. Earl N Phillips returns home. Mrs. H B Jenkings and son Henry of St. Louis arrive to visit sister Mrs. F J Sizemore on Brentley circle. Mr. and Mrs. T M Hofmann of Waukegan IL visit Mr Hofmann's mother on Jones street and plan Georgia Florida travels. Ramon Pierce of Baltimore spends ten days with parents at 1501 Long street. Mr. and Mrs. C L Causey host their son Dc R Causey, his fiancée Miss Sarah Judy, and Mrs. Mia P H Judy from Washington DC before returning home.

Gertrude Millikan East Green Street Guilford General Hospital J. Paul Swentzel Niagara Falls N. Y Edna Sechrest Mrs. A. M. Rankin, Jr New York City St. Regis Hotel West Indies Earl N. Phillips H. B. Jenkings Henry St. Louis, Mo F. J. Sizemore Brentley Circle T. M. Hofmann Waukegan Illinois Mr. Hofmann Jones Street Georgia Florida C. L. Causey Wise Street Dc. R. Causey Sarah Judy Mia. P. H. Judy Washington, D. C

Dentists to Meet Pinehurst May 4 5

The North Carolina Dental Society will hold its annual meeting in Pinehurst on May 4 and 5. A later note mentions Hiawatha as a Mohawk figure immortalized in Longfellow poem, reflecting a cultural aside.

Pinehurst The North Carolina Dental Society Hiawatha Lonefellow

Missionary Work and Education in Congo Discussed

Mrs De Ruiter and Mrs De Bates outlined Congo education amid no government aid for Protestant schools and overcrowding. They noted agricultural instruction at its start, language barriers for missionaries, and efforts to collect folklore to inspire a native literature. Dr De Ruiter will discuss Evangelism In Africa.

Congo de Ruiter de Bates Africa

Twentieth Century Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Henderson's Home

Mrs E D Henderson hosted a Twentieth Century club meeting at her Howell street home. President Lamar McCallum led the business session and year plans while Craven Page outlined study topics for the year. Refreshments followed for members and visiting Mrs C C Abernethy.

E. D. Henderson Twentieth Century Club Howell Street Lamar McCallum Craven Page J. Schwemn W. F. Freeman C. C. Abernethy

Auxiliary Unit Heads to Charlotte for Conference

Representatives of the American Legion Auxiliary travel tomorrow to Charlotte for the Area C Child Welfare Conference. The session opens at 2 30 p m at the Hotel Charlotte and runs through Saturday evening. The event was postponed from February 5 and 6 due to members aiding flooded regions. The Third Area Conference includes the Eleventh District and will be held May 11 in Henderson.

American Legion Auxiliary Charlotte Area C High Point Henderson

Women Of Moose Initiate Four Into Membership

The Women of the Moose held a regular meeting at the local Moose hall and initiated four candidates into membership during the business session.

Women of Moose Women of the Moose Moose Hall

Burlington A B Club To Have Dance

The American Business Club holds an invitational dance on May 14 at the Alamance Hotel to aid underprivileged boys. Lew Gogerty and his O Henry Hotel orchestra provide the music in a formal event. Cards will be mailed to clubs in Burlington, Graham, Greensboro and High Point.

Graham Greensboro High Point A. B

Mother's Day observance urged by Grand Recorder note

A letter from Mrs. Katherine Smith Grand Recorder urged observance of Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May. The local group planned to attend church as a body. Effie Bambalis won the attendance prize at last night's meeting. After business, husbands were invited for a social hour with the losing side in a recent membership contest serving as hostesses.

Katherine Smith Effie Bambalis

National Defense Chairman Speaks at D A R Congress

Mrs. Vinton E. Sisson of Chicago, national defense chairman, told Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington on April 22 that the Farmer-Labor movement is growing and that this "so called American party" links with the Communist movement.

Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Vinton E. Sisson Chicago National Defense Farmer-Labor

Free Sample Offered For High Blood Pressure Treatment

Manns Drug Stores invites all High Point residents to visit for a free sample of ALUIMIN Essence of Garile Parsley Tablets for High Blood Pressure. The tablets, produced by a Chicago company, are described as tasteless and odor free with doctors noting relief from headaches and dizziness. Two weeks of treatment costs only a small amount.

High Point Mann's

Political debate on democracy and communism power

A speech quotes Judge John J. Parker warning that democracy is at grave risk from inside the party and calls for stronger federal control while endorsing state and individual rights. The remarks contrast open revolutionary aims with covert tactics and stress the need for a balanced federal role.

Munist John J. Parker Charlotte Senate Supreme Court Cardozo

Yuletide Christmas Card Greetings Begin in 1862

The practice of using Christmas cards to convey seasonal greetings began in 1862. This article notes the origin of the Yuletide greeting and its adoption in holiday correspondence.

Yuletide

National Welfare Debate Over Commerce Clause Power

The discussion centers on national welfare and possible actions to affect it. It mentions revising the concept of federal power under the commerce clause or amending the Constitution. The emphasis is on constitutional authority and potential amendments as remedies.

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