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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1940

Page

6

Karl Shepard Addresses League on volunteer service

At a called meeting of the Senior Service League at Emerywood Country Club, Mrs. Karl Shepard outlined the possibilities of volunteer service. She spoke on League projects including Girl Scouts, parks, YWCA, health, libraries, and the news sheet, highlighting the baby clinic and tuberculosis control. A committee was appointed to contact officials for city-wide cooperation, and another to draft resolutions of respect for the late Mrs. Jack Thomas. The session was postponed a day from yesterday.

Karl Shepard Nior Service League Emerywood Counclub Family Service Buin Shepard Matt Wall Manu Deavor Bureau Girl Scouts Health Cross Rift Shop L Baby Clinic T. B. Conl E. T. Harrison Mesdames Co T. Ingram, Jr James W. Poole Charles Kearns Chamber of Commerce League Charles W. McAnally Ralph Slate Herman Smith Jack Thomas Julia Marsh H. N. Phillips J. D. Brame R. K. Stewart Hayden J. E. Kirkman

Sigma Phis Banquet Plans For Tonight In City

Mu Chapter honors 1932 Beta Sigma Phi rarity with a banquet at the Sheraton Hotel starting at 7 30 pm. Miss Josephine Gibson presided as pins were formally presented and Miss Gibson later received the director’s pin. Members listed include Misses Sarah Forest Thompson Hildreth Gabriel Mary Louise Gibson Pauline Kennett Catherine Ellison Margaret Shields Anne Chappell Virginia Dixon Frances Muse and Mrs Walter Fleischmann.

Beta Sigma Phi Sheraton Cameron Ira The National Josephine Gibson Walter Fleischmann Miss Gibson Sarah Forest Thompson Hildreth Gabriel Mary Louise Gibson Pauline Kennett Catherine Ellison Margaret Shields Anne Chappell Virginia Dixon Frances Muse Mrs. Fleischmann

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Club Events

A dense list of meetings and events across High Point this week includes the Business and Professional Girls Club at the YWCA with speaker Mrs. Thurlow Kearns, the West Emerywood Garden Club tea with John Foy, the High Point Women’s Club dinner at the Elwood Hotel with installing officer Mrs. Elsie Flake and music by Carl Cornstedt, Girl Scout Council May meeting at the YWCA, and various club gatherings at homes and venues including the Sheraton Hotel and Fieldstone Farm. The week closes with the High Point College May Day Festival and the Piedmont German Club May dance at Emerywood Country Club with Eddy Weissstein’s orchestra.

West Emerywood Girl Scout Council Winston - Salem Entre Nous Club S. C. Clark Parkway The Guilford County Medical Society Sheraton Hotel D. A. Stanton Canterbury Club C. M. Warnick Fieldstone Farm Philomathean Club S. H. Tomlinson Tomlynhurst Hillcrest Drive H. Albion Millis High Point College Emerywood Country Club Eddy Wittstein

High Pointers To Attend Meeting Of NCFWC In Greensboro

A large number of High Point Woman's Club members are urged to attend the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs annual convention in Greensboro starting tomorrow. Local and state officers including Mrs. H. D. Sears and Mrs. Geddie Strickland will attend, with two official delegates from High Point. Paul V. McNutt is set to speak Wednesday evening, followed by a district courtesy reception.

High Point Woman's Club North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs Greensboro H. D. Sears Henry A. White High Point Club Hunter Dalton C. H. Rhodes Paul V. McNutt High Point

Medical Auxiliary Banquet in Greensboro Honors Dr. Stanton

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Guilford County Medical Society meet at the Sheraton Hotel for a 6:30 banquet followed by an auxiliary business session. Dr. D A Stanton is recognized for his service as new officers are presented with president Mrs A D Owahbey of Greensboro presiding.

Ladies’ Auxiliary The Guilford County Medical Society Sheraton Hotel D. A. Stanton A. D. Owahbey Greensboro Central Park New York

Miss Polly Lambeth feted by Thomasville church group

Miss Polly Lambeth bride elect was honored with a miscellaneous shower by the Ladies' Aid Society in Thomasville at the group’s regular April meeting. Hostesses were Mrs. J. R. Blair and committee members. The event featured a white box gift presentation, a devotional, and a program on Christianity. Mrs. Charlie F. Lambeth presided. guests included Mrs. W. B. Murphy and her daughter Mary Colvin Murphy.

Thomasville Polly Lambeth Ladies’ Aid Society J. R. Blair Blair van Stringfield E. W. Cates M. B. Hite Peggy Hite Charlies F. Lambeth Lois Johnson R. 8. Green

Birthday Party Honors Nannie Mae Segers at Home

Nannie Mae Segers celebrated her tenth birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. W. T. Segara at 308 Culbreth Street. The event drew 34 guests, including out of town relatives Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Dailey and children and Julia Valentine. Games, dainty refreshments, and attractive favors accompanied birthday gifts for the celebrant.

Nannie Mae Segers W. T. Segara Culbreth Street Dorsey Dailey Robert Louise Jimmie Julia Valentine Nannie Mae

Sonny Lee Birthday Party Hosted by Mrs Elwood Lee

Little Sonny Lee celebrated his seventh birthday with a party hosted by his mother Mrs Elwood Lee. Friends played games under Barbara Lee's help before ice cream and cake. Attendees included Sue Picklesimer Claudie Herndon Raymond Herndon Jimmy Brown Billy Raper Johnny Raper Dorothy Thorpe Wanda Jo Everette Jane Brandon Billy Lewis Buzzy Moffitt Norma Lee Craven Billy Simpson Hilda Chapman Sybil Garner and Barbara Lee.

Sonny” Lee Elwood Lee Mrs. Lee Barbara Sue Picklesimer Claudie Raymond Herndon Jimmy Brown Billy Johnny Raper Dorothy Thorpe Wanda Jo Everette Jane Brandon Billy Lewis Buzzy Moffitt Norma Lee Craven Billy Simpson Hilda Chapman Sybil Garner Sonny Lee

Pentagon Girls To Meet This Evening

The Pentagon Club will meet tonight at 7 30 with Mrs Bob Cook Madison Apartment No 12. Members are urged to attend as important matters will be discussed.

Pentagon Club Bob Cook Madison Apartment No

Domino Club To Meet With Miss Anna E Kearns

The Domino Club will be entertained tonight at 7 45 by Miss Anna Elisabeth Kearns at her Lindsay Street home. The Stephens Bible Study Class meets Wednesday at 3 PM with Mrs C F Ellington at 217 West Bay Street for a continued study of Luke led by Mrs Nora L Andrews.

Domino Club Anna E. Kearns Anna Elisabeth Kearns Lindsay Street Stephens Stephens Bible Study C. F. Ellington West Bay Street Nora L. Andrews Jack Booze West State Street Guilford General Hospital J. D. Deans Jones Street Charlotte The Presbyterian Hospital

Piedmont Women Golfers to TEE off at Emerywood Tomorrow

The Piedmont Women's Golf Association plans a bi weekly tournament at Emerywood Country Club with members teeing off between 9 and 11 AM to finish in time for a 1 PM luncheon.

Piedmont Women’s Golf Association Emerywood Piedmont Women's Golf Association Emerywood Country Club

Mrs Curtis Newton Hosts Octo Club Bridge Night

Mrs Curtis Newton hosted the Octo Club Monday night April 29 at the Gibson club rooms with three bridge tables. Mrs Frank Courtney won toilet water, Miss Margaret Hamlin won soap, and guest Miss Love attended. Honoree Mrs Howard Bradner received a silver spoon in her chosen pattern.

Curtis Newton Gibson Frank Courtney Margaret Hamlin Miss Love Howard Bradner Elaine Inman

Mary Elizabeth Lanier Celebrates Twelfth Birthday

Mrs Treva Lanier and Miss Billie Pearce hosted a birthday party Saturday afternoon April 27 to celebrate Mary Elizabeth Lanier turning twelve. Games yielded prizes for Virginia Primm Homer Primm Jr and Carl Hancock. Refreshments followed for a group including Virginia Primm Homer Primm Jr Betty Lois Wall Mary Wall and several Lanier relatives.

Treva Lanier Billie Pearce Virginia Primm Homer Primm, Jr Carl Hancock Betty Lois Wall Mary Wall David Wall Betty Ann Hancock Billy White Gilbert McPherson Louise Stoddard Mary Elizabeth Jacqueline Lanier

Women of the Moose Plan Regular Meeting

The Women of the Moose hold a regular meeting at Moose Hall Wednesday night at 7 20. Committees on membership publicity social service homemaking and alumnae will report. Local society notes include visits and recoveries from area residents and guests.

of the Moose Moose Hall

Gold speaks on War Between States history for U D C group

Thomas J. Gold, local attorney, gave a historical background of the War Between the States before the High Point Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy at Mrs. J. F. Hayden s home. He honored Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee and discussed the war s causes and ideals.

Thomas J. Gold High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy J. F. Hayden East Washington Street Mr. Gold Stonewall Jackson Robert E. Lee Williamson Fortune Gold Shelby Cleveland Guard Gettysburg Janet Hall Joe Stephen Foster

Pepsin and Senna Laxative for Stomach Relief

When constipation brings acid indigestion bloating and bad breath the stomach is full of undigested food and bowels are sluggish. Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin aids digestion and wakes lazy bowels for relief. Children enjoy the pleasant taste.

Dr. Caldwell

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