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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1938

Page

6

Mrs. H Albion Millis Hosts Daughters of Confederacy Tea

High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy met at 1109 North Main Street for April. Mrs. Wishart presided as Mrs. J F Hayden read a paper on cotton and the Old South. Plans were made for the Leaksville district meeting and Memorial Day observances. About twenty members attended and then toured Mrs Millis garden for tea among iris roses and other blooms.

H. Albion Millis High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy North Main Street A. T. Wishart Old South J. F. Hayden South Hayden R. K.art C. L. Whitaker North State Leaksville Wishart Plaas Laura Wesson U

Miss Amy Gordon Speaks at Local AAUW Meeting in Chapel Hill

Miss Amy Gordon of New York City spoke at the local AAUW branch meeting hosted by Mrs. G. I. Humphreys on West College Drive. She addressed God and His Bride, noting changing ideas about God with social shifts, after a brief AAUW history by Miss Vera Idol.

Amy Gordon New York City Riverside Church American Association of University Women G. I. Humphreys West College Drive Humphreys H. A. White C. O. Lovill C. O. Leavill

Impressive Rites Install Officers W F W Auxiliary

Newly elected officers of the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars were installed in ceremonies at the Elwood hotel. Mrs. May Cooke of Winston-Salem served as installing officer. Seated officers include Ruby Snyder president Viola Willis senior vice president Mary Michael junior vice president Effie Workman secretary Millie Cecil treasurer Lillian Suttonfield chaplain Estelle Lackey conductress Ora McMahon historian Davie Myers patriotic instructor and trustees Eva Weant Annie Ingram Curtie Potts. Sixteen members attended as Cooke spoke on Auxiliaries activities.

Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Elwood Hotel May Cooke Winston-Salem Department of North Carolina W. F. W. Auxiliary Ruby Snyder Viola Willis Mary Michael Effie Workman Millie Cecil Lillian Suttonfield Estelle Lackey Ora McMahon Davie Myers Eva Weant Annie Ingram Curtie Potts Cooke

Canterbury club meeting moved to Hillcrest drive

The Canterbury club meeting scheduled for Friday afternoon with Mrs. Craven Page has been changed due to the hostess illness. The gathering will be held at Mrs. J. W. Lindsay's home on Hillcrest drive at 3 30 PM, with members urged to note the new location.

Canterbury Club Craven Page J. W. Lindsay Hillcrest Drive

Woman's Club To Send Delegates To Wilmington Meeting

The High Point Woman's club will send a delegation led by Mrs. Gaston Johnson to the North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs in Wilmington. The group includes Mrs. G. I. Humphreys and Mrs. Fred Whitescarver. retiring president Mrs. R. H. Sechrest is also eligible. Governor Hoey, Holger Cahill, and John Temple Graves Jr. join speeches. junior day features Dr. Roma Sawyer Cheek and Mrs. R. H. Latham with Nancy Cox presiding.

High Point Woman's Club North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Wilmington Gaston Johnson G. I. Humphreys Department of American Citizenship Fred Whitescarver R. H. Sechrest Hoey Holger Cahill Washington, D. C John Temple Graves Birmingham Ala Roma Sawyer Cheek State Blind Commission R. H. Latham Asheville

Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings

The week features a series of club events from Altrusa progressive dinner at Mrs. Alice Dickerson to Legion Auxiliary at Mrs. I T Mann, BPW dinner at Elwood hotel, Burbank Garden Club with speaker Broughton Hodgen, Wednes day Book Club luncheon, W O T club at Miss Mary Alexander, Social Arts club gathering at Mrs N P Holmes, Canterbury club at Mrs J W Lindsay, and a Solitaire club dance at the American Legion hut with Jimmy Davis and his orchestra.

Altrusa Club Alice Dickerson American Legion Auxiliary I. T. Mann Johnson Street Business and Professional Women's Club Elwood Hotel Ene— Street Canterbury Club J. W. Lindsay Hillcrest Drive Solitaire Club American Legion Thomasville Jimmy Davis

Local residents noted in and around Edge Dale drive

Mr and Mrs B J Dunn returned home on Edgedale drive after a Miami trip. Walter Abernathy and Ida Mae Yow visiting Yow household for D T Lambeth funeral in Thomasville. Walter Kester returned from Miami. Frank Beazley home after week in West Virginia on business. Beulah Goins recovering from operation at Guilford General hospital and staying through week end. Lester B E Collier and son Jerico of Richmond left after visiting Mrs Beckwith. Berta Loman attends Eastern District meeting of the Daughters of America in Norlina.

Mrs. B. J. Dunn Edgedale Drive Miami, Fla Walter Abernathy Asheville Ida Mae Yow Louisbury David T. Yow D. T. Lambeth Thomasville Walter Kester Miami Fis Frank Beazley West Virginia Mr. Beazley Beulah Goins Guillford General Hospital Lester BE. Collier Jerico Richmond, Va Berta Loman The Daughters of America Norlina

Peggy Jo Martin Birthday Honoree At Children's Party

Mrs. R. G. Kearns hosted a Saturday afternoon children party on Smith street for Peggy Jo Martin turning seven. Mrs. Burley Current assisted as guests played lawn games then enjoyed ice cream and cake featuring a seven candle green and lavender cake. Peggy Jo received gifts from Rachel Leonard Vickie Lou Kearns Ruby Bowden Eloise Kearns Wilma Barker Ronald Current Everett Barker Clarence Johnson and R G Kearns Jr.

R. G. Kearns Smith Street Peggy Jo Martin Kearns Burley Current Peggy Jo Rachel Leonard Vickie Lou Kearns Ruby Bowden Eloise Kearns Wilma Barker Ronald Current Everett Barker Clarence Johnson R. G. Kearns, Jr

Norman Cordon Concert Closes Reidsville Series

Local residents joined Norman Cordon baritone of the Metropolitan Opera in Reidsville for the final concert of the Cooperative Concert series. Attendees included Edith Moore Kerrod Myrtle Titman J Gurney Briggs Hoke Bullard and Carl G Cronatedt. Cordon, a native North Carolinian born in Washington NC, is recognized as a leading baritone.

Norman Cordon Metropolitan Opera Company Reidsville Edith Moore Kerrod Myrtle Titman J. Gurney Briggs Hoke Bullard Carl G. N. Cronatedt Mr. Cordon Washington, N. C

Alpha Theta Psi Alumnae Picnic at Municipal Lake

The Alpha Theta Psi sorority alumnae at High Point College held a weiner roast at the municipal lake Monday evening replacing their regular meeting. Attendees included Unity Nash Hazel Welborn Thelma Moss Anne Moss Annie Lee Jarrell Evelyn Seward Virginia Seward Helen Raper Leslie Johnson Ina McAdama and Mesdames Nathan Napier and John Jennings Jr.

Alpha Theta Psi High Point College Municipal Lake Misses Unity Nash Hazel Welborn Thelma and Anne Moss Annie Lee Jarrell Evelyn Virginia Seward Helen Raper Leslie Johnson Ina McAdama Mesdames Nathan Napier John Jennings, Jr

Ray Street PTA Sponsors Puppet Show Thursday

Under the Ray Street Parent Teacher Association sponsorship a puppet show will be presented at Ray Street school at one o'clock Thursday afternoon. The show, from the Little Theater Guild of Greensboro a federal art project, is directed by Misa Charlotte Van Noppen. Puppets were made by children at the Art Center in Greensboro with instructor Miss Hilda Ogburn. The movement notes a revival of hand puppets over marionettes with no strings or wires, Punch and Judy cited as examples.

Ray Street Parent-Teacher Association Ray Street Little Theater Guild of Greensboro Misa Charlotte van Noppen Art Center Greensboro Hilda Ogburn

Sandy Ridge Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Sandy Ridge April 26 Mr and Mrs H Ward celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home Sunday. A long table with tempting foods drew over five hundred callers. He is 78 she 71 with seven living children and twenty one grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Sandy Ridge H. Ward High Point Lester Ward Liberty Wall 8. R R. W. Ward

Church Social and Auxiliary Meetings Report Local Activism

Ward Street Methodist women held a regular meeting with Circle four in charge on rural communities. The First Methodist Protestant auxiliary met at Mrs. Humphreys home with Circle one hosting and guest speaker Mrs. Lillie Green. Additional notices include Stephens Bible class, Willing Workers at Lebanon FP Church, and a Wednesday luncheon at Main Street MB church to fund the basement serving.

Ward Street Missionary Society of M. P First Methodist Protestant Church G. I. Humphreys West College Drive Lillie Green J. H. Allred L. W. Gerringer Greensboro J. H. Walker P. KB. Lindley N. P. Yarborough J. M. Millikan Stephens Stephens Bible Study W. 8. O'Neal Maple Street Evelyn Gray CC. L. Steidley Main ST M. EB Ladies’ Auxiliary

Swing Club Holds Biweekly Business Meeting

The Swing club met last evening at Gibson clubrooms on North Main. Miss Lillian Weisner presided as president. The program was postponed and the program committee outlined six months of events led by Misses Frances Moon Leona Moore and Ben Harriss. The next lecture series opens June 6 with Dr M L Slate on Hygiene. Miss Leona Moore hosted the gathering and refreshments followed.

Swing Club Gibson Leona Moore

Marjorie Mansfield Answers Your Questions in The Enterprise

Readers are invited to send questions to Marjorie Mansfield in care of The Enterprise. Her column will address problems and provide answers in forthcoming editions.

Marjorie Mansfield

Dear Miss Mansfield Letter From a Teenager

A teenage girl, living at home with working parents and siblings, describes heavy at home duties and lack of personal freedom. She notes family criticism when she goes out and partial control over her purchases. She asks for more personal time and for others to contribute at home.

Miss Mansfield

Advice to a young breadwinner on family duties

The speaker urges a young man to secure fair board for his mother and to refuse housework beyond his paid labor. He advises telling idle sisters they must manage their own chores, and to focus on his own room and clothing while others in the family help themselves.

Junior Club Women Aid Blind People

Washington April 26 Junior club women of the General Federation of Women's Clubs numbering 70 000 aged 16 to 35 focus on humane aims. They work to provide talking book machines braille books Seeing Eye dogs free clinics craft sales outlets and thousands of dollars yearly to support these causes for sightless individuals.

Washington, D. C General Federation of Women's Clubs

Domino Club Meet Tonight at Gibson Clubrooms

The regular Domino club meeting is set for this evening at 7 45 with hostess Miss Love Monday at the Gibson clubrooms.

Domino Club Gibson Miss Love

Household chores and work life balance for girls

The text argues for fairness in chores and rest after work. It notes illness or obligation may excuse a girl from extra tasks. It warns against overworking a capable girl and stresses safeguarding health and happiness through adequate rest and mature judgment in choosing friends and recreation without family interference.

Family health and self care guidance

A cautious advisory urges balance in social outings and parties to protect health. It counsels returning home at a reasonable hour and avoiding nagging from siblings while encouraging personal responsibility without pressuring others.

Family rights and firm stance at home urged

A guidance note stresses that girls should remain at home if possible and only leave after family harmony is achieved. It argues for asserting rights within the household to gain a more considerate attitude from siblings.

Duplicate Bridge Club Entertained

The Duplicate Bridge Club held its weekly meeting at the Firewood Country Club last evening with Mr. and Mrs. P Warner as hosts. Pairs competition produced Mrs. C. C. Durland and Mrs. H. I. Coffield scoring 62 percent match points. Second high scorers were Mrs. J. T. Ryan, Sam H. Denny. third were Mrs. W. E. Price and Mrs. Al Hart Sr.

Duplicate Bridge Club Erywood Country Club P Warner C. C. Durland H. I. Coffield J. T. Ryan Sam H. Denny W. E. Price al Hart

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stitute of International Relations University of North Carolina Summer Institute of Social Progress Wellesley Henry A. White Moffitt's North Main ST Woman's Club Nancy Cox Raleigh Howard G. Etheridge State Federation N. P. Holmes Monthey Avenue U.S America Martha Wast New York Ray Street P.T. A Ed Rankin Brigadier Club Alberta Hamilton Street Ples Lebanon Sheraton Girl Scout Leaders Association Sheraton Hotel Margaret Watson Alma Andrews Dana Nicholas Red Cross Examiner Franklin Welch Elm Street R. A. Herring City Health Department Herbert Hodgin Elms Street Parent-Teacher Association Marjorie Xyza Nat Walker Ade Dixie W. I. Anderson and CO Gaston and Forbis N. C
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