Auxiliary Members Attend REA Conference in Durham
The Third Area Conference of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Durham Legion Hut led by president Mrs. A York. Mrs. Carlson Minnesota national president delivered the principal address urging better films for children and community support for veterans legislation. Mrs. W R Absher North Wilkesboro spoke on the Child Labor Amendment. A luncheon followed with music and dance by Durham talents and Mrs Carlson received a silver vase from the North Carolina Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. York
Ameria Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hut
Durham
York
Jack Burris
R. Blackburn
Carolina
Haal
A. C., Ison
Minnesota
North Carolina
W. R. Absher
North Wilkesboro
Carlson
Seventeen New Members Added To Oman’s Club Roll
At a Young Women’s Christian Association meeting held yesterday afternoon at 3 30 o’clock at the Y W C A Hut seventeen new members joined the High Point Woman’s club. The year’s total reaches forty-one with the additions. Wives of all regular city ministers were made honorary members. New members include A M Rankin W C C Robbins W T Tice W E Bowers P H Dalton Henry D Perry B W Hackney Royster Thurman H G Tiderton Ray Moore E O Cummings D D Wilson R L Mrinson J F Horton and Miss Victoria Lawrence. The president Mrs G I Humphreys presided. Secretary pro tem was Mrs R W Riggins in absence of Mrs S R Matthews whose resignation was tendered and accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Wom
Mes
A. M. Rankin
W. C. C. C. Robbins
W. T
Local Social Calendars Show Club Meetings This Week
In the Thursday to Friday slate three p m gatherings list the Entre Nous Philomathean Priscilla Lotus slab and Club of Twelve meeting at private homes across Brentley circle Lindsay street English street Johnson street and Parkway with hosts Mrs J A Mortis Mrs O P Moffitt Mrs Fred P Ingram Mrs H G White and Mr and Mrs A G Douglas providing hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entre Nous Club
J. A. Mortis
Brentley Circle
Philomathean Club
O. P. Moffitt
Lindsay Street
Priscilla Club
Fred P. Ingram
English Street
The
Lotus Slab
H. G. White
Johnson Street
P. m
A. G. Douglas
Parkway
Juvenile Court Talk Highlights Delinquency Phases
The meeting featured Thomas C. Sprinkle outlining the Juvenile Court’s aims to protect children rather than punish. He explained classifications of cases as delinquent neglected and dependent, noting neglected cases involve health and morals harm. Statistics on local cases and last resort use of institutions were discussed as part of a three-group framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Allred
W. F. Bailey
Sprinkle
England
Court of Chancery
C. C. Edwards
R. P. Royer
Simmons Hines Vows Announced Here In North Carolina
Mr and Mrs O M Hines announce the marriage of their daughter Verta to Mr Roscoe Simmons on December 22 1934 in Reidsville North Carolina The couple reside at 700 Lexington Avenue and the notice was issued here yesterday for friends and relatives of the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hines
Verta
Roscoe 8. Simmons
Reidsville
North Carolina
Lexington Avenue
Sedgefield Drag Hunt Set for Saturday Afternoon
The weekly drag hunt at Sedgefield will start promptly at 2 30 PM Saturday, with the hunt beginning from the Inn. Members are reminded of the starting point and schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgefield
Announcement of Theda Marlene Hoover Birth
Mr and Mrs Alson P Hoover announce the birth of a daughter Theda Marlene on February 4 at their home 1509 King Street Mrs Hoover before marriage was Miss Frances Cline
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alson P. Hoover
Theda Marlene
King Street
Why British soldiers are called Tommies
The British War Office once supplied a pocket manual to soldiers and used the name Tommy Atkins on information forms to designate any British soldier, giving rise to the nickname Tommies for British troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Office
Miss Mickey Speaks at Salem Alumnae Meeting in High Point
Miss Mary Louise Mickey field secretary of the Salem Alumnae Association was guest speaker at the High Point branch meeting held at Mrs. C. T. Ingram Jr.'s Woodland Drive home. She shared Salem College news and showed a film “A Day at Salem Academy” as part of an afternoon program with Miss Mary Young of High Point College recounting Founder’s Day events and alumnae activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise Mickey
Salem Alumnae Association
High Point
C. T. Ingram
Woodland Drive
Mickey
Salem
Salem College
Salem Academy
Academy
Mary Young
High Point College
Hone
Mid-Week Study Club program on Queen Elizabeth
Mrs. H W McCain hosted the Mid-Week Study club at her Johnson street home for an afternoon program on Queen Elizabeth. Mrs J A Marsh led the session with a life and career sketch of the famed queen, followed by a social refreshment noting a Valentine theme. New member Mrs J A Morris joined, with guests Mrs A Sherrod and Mrs J E Woosley attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. McCain
Johnson Street
J. M
Salsbury
J. A. Marsh
Queen Elizabeth
Mesdames W. D. Brooks
J. W. Chandler
J. A. Eshelman
W. R. Morrow
J. M. 8. Salsbury
F. J. Sizemore
W. L. Watson
John Biggs
Mrs. McCain
Charity Ball Sees Surge in Sponsors for Legion Auxiliary
The local American Legion Auxiliary reports added sponsors for the Tuesday February 12 charity ball to aid physically handicapped children per a statewide child welfare survey. New supporters include Mrs Charles W McAnally Mrs Tom Gold Jr Mrs Joseph T Weaver Jr and Miss Fredericka Morris among others, with Marguerite Mann Frances Mann Katherine Lowdermilk and Edith Crooks among earlier listed backers. Hal Thurston and his Rocky Mount orchestra will provide dance music as ticket sales open through Auxiliary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Charles W. McAnally
Tom Gold, Jr
Joseph T. Weaver
Fredericka Morris, Tees
Jacklyn McMullan
Patricia Hall
Mildred von Drehle
Virginia Jackson
Dorothy Stewart
Alice Nesbit
Nancy Smith
Dixie Thomas
Sara Taylor
Helen
J. S. Groome
A. L. Stevens
Hal Thurston
Rocky Mount
Girls Pentagon Club Plans Valentine Fete
The Girls Pentagon club met at Miss Alice Nesbit’s home and elected Nesbit secretary as Mildred Fergurson departed for Florida. With Miss Ruth Spicer Clark absent, Mildred Crowder presided and plans for a Valentine party were set. Members included Mildred Crowder Edith Crowder Jacklyn McMullan Helen Davis Mary Agnes Crooks Patricia Hall and the hostess. Nell Horne of Union South Carolina was honored at a separate gathering hosted by Miss Mamie Adams and Mrs. Co D Hodge with about twenty five guests enjoying games contests and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentagon Club
Alice Nesbit
Miss Nesbit
Mildred Fergurson
Florida
Ruth Spicer Clark
Mildred Crowder
Misses Mildred Crowder
Edith Crowder
Jacklyn McMullan
Helen Davis
Mary Agnes Crooks
Patricia Hall
Nell Horne
Mamie Adams
Co. D. Hodge
Union
S. C
Funeral Rites Held For Samuel Coleman
Funeral services for 88 year old Samuel Coleman were held Tuesday afternoon at 8 30 from his home at 215 Idol Street with Rev J M Hillard and Rev O L Ruth officiating. Burial followed in Lebanon cemetery. Pallbearers named Clyde Coleman Lester Coleman Charles Coleman Carl Coleman W H Taylor and S W Bruce. Flowers carried by Mrs Mamie Baker H J Scarborough Paul Sheaf Henry Grady Ruth Grady H M Whitaker Ella Bishop Annie Nichols Frances Crouch Frances Grace and Flo Idel. Large crowd attended and flowers were numerous and lovely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Coleman
Idol Street
J. M. Hillard
The
Baptist Church
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Lebanon Cemetery
Clyde Coleman
Lester Coleman
Charles Coleman
Carl Coleman
W. H. Taylor
W. Bruce
Mamie Baker
H. J. Scarborough
Paul Sheaf
Henry Grady
Ruth Grady
H. M. Whitaker
Ella Bishop
Annie Nichols
Franches Crouch
Frances Grace
Flo Idel
Church Social and Supper Notices From Local Churches
Multiple church groups announce meetings tonight with times and hosts including First Baptist Philathea at 7 30 with Mrs Vernon Peace 807 Meadow Street Woman's Auxiliary of Central Friends Church serves chicken pie supper 6 to 8 at the church annex Fidelis class of Green Street Baptist meets Monday evening with Miss Edna Davis and Miss Carrie McLendon presiding Mothers Study class at Wesley Memorial M E with Edgar Hartley speaker on New Morals For Old Morals at 7 30 at 110 Bain Avenue all members urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Philatheas
Philathea
First Baptist Church
Vernon Peace
Meadow Street
Mesdames V
Friend's Church
Green Street
MR. Hartley
Wesley Memorial M. E. Church
Frank P. Kiser
Bain Avenue
Edgar Hartley
Ceylon Described By John C Abels At Utopian Club
John C Abels, longtime island resident, spoke at the Utopian Study Club about Ceylon. He described Kan nya and Colombo, Buddhist shrines including the Temple of the Tooth at Kandy, and noted tea and coconut as major island industries. The hostess served tea and sandwiches to members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
John C. Abels
Utopian Club
Utopian Study Club
Thomas Turner
Mr. Abels
Great Britain
Kanny
Colombo
Kandy
Buddha
Mesdames
Ivin Groome
W. B. Thomas
Charles Kephart
Lawrence Matton
Roland Holton
OO. B. Bonner
Farrell Gray
Laurance Ingram
Seborn Perry
Cneet
Archdale W. M. to Meet at Mrs Hassell Home
Archdale W. M. W om an s Missionary Society of Archdale M E church will meet this evening at 7 30 at Mrs R C Hassell s home with Mrs J H Reddick as associate hostess The Trinity Society will lead the devotional period A full attendance is hoped. En deavorers Banquet Friday February 8 at First Methodist Protestant church assembly room Tickets from Roger Lee chairman of the ticket committee Rev and Mrs BE Ballard of Mebane will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdale W. M
Woman's Missionary Society of
Archdale M. BE
R. C. Hassell
J. H. Reddick
Trinity Society
M. PB. Endeavorers
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society
First Methodist Protestant Church
Roger Lee
BE. L. Ballard
Mebane
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Club News
REA
Auxiliary For
Congressional
Oman
Moffitt’s
North Main Street
Sedgefield Drag Hunt
Iy" Jeweler
South Main Street
Salem Alumnae Meeting
Memorial Hall
Lucie Hayes
Alice Caldwell
CC. T. Ingram
Charles McAnally
Flarilees
Haked
Charles Iles Dickens
Francis Wilson
Hisey
Wedgewood Perkinson
Jewelers
N. Main
Batis
Carter
Cecil’s Office Equipment Company
Prompt Delivery Service
Continental Beauty College
Washington St
Ladies’ Shop
Flarilee
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