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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1938

Page

5

Gamma sorority hosts lecture program at Sheraton hotel

Members of Kappa Gamma national sorority attended a dinner meeting at the Sheraton hotel before the first lecture of the month. Educational director EB Lindley spoke on psycho observation, defining it as the assimilation of elements of a situation and noting its values with examples. A guest, Miss Elizabeth James, joined the event.

Mers Omega Chap- Kappa Gamma Sheratong Ening Con EB. Lindley Lindley

Virginia Historic Gardens to Open for Public April 25 30

IMOND Va February 8 The Club of Virginia announces the annual opening week for more than 100 historic gardens and estates across the state. The event raises funds for restoration, drawing visitors from many states to view properties tied to figures such as Thomas Jefferson George Mason and Pocahontas. The Garden Club has published a descriptive booklet with maps to reach the estates many of which are isolated.

Ginia’s Imond Club of Virginia Old Dominion Prn James Plantation Thomason George Mason Garden Club of Virginia Thomas Jefferson Monticello Kenmore Betty Washington Fredericksburg Manse Woodrow Wilson Staunton Washington and Lee University Wilton William Randolph James River Richmond Smith's Fort Plantation Surry County Chief Powhatan John Rolfe Garden Club Virginia Estates

Altrusa Club Holds Greensboro Dinner Meeting

Altrusa members convene tonight at the Jeraton Hotel for the monthly dinner. Club president Mary Ballard will preside. Miss Lillian Johnston and Miss Lucille Johnston join the meeting at the Food De gns Forum at Green's College in Greensboro.

Altrusa Club Jeraton Hotel Mary Ballard Club Pres Altrusans Lillian Lucille Johnston N’s College Greensboro

Brigadier Club To Meet This Evening

Brigadier Club will hold a meeting this evening at o'clock. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming activities and plan for future events. Members are urged to attend and participate in the session.

Brigadier Club Rening

Walter Sprye Ill At Duke Hospital

Walter Sprye of this city is seriously ill with pneumonia at Duke Hospital. His mother Mrs. W. L. Sprye of Danville Virginia is at his bedside. Sprye recently left here to enter Duke University after special study at High Point College and was taken ill two weeks ago.

Walter Sprye Duke Hospital W. L. Sprye Danville Sprye High Point College Duke University

Meeting Notice For Edwin Watkins Home Gathering

Bill Taylor publicity chairman announces a weekly meeting at Edwin Watkins residence on Hill Crest Drive. All members are asked to be present at the specified time today.

Edwin Watkins Hillcrest Drive Bill Taylor

Social calendar of meetings and events this week

The roster lists dozens of meetings across clubs and organizations from Tuesday through Friday. Notable gatherings include the Business and Professional Girls club at the hut, Y W C A finance committee, Burbank Garden club at Mrs Jones, Wednesday luncheon book club, Twentieth Century study club, High Point Graduate Nurses at the YWCA, American Homes Department at Mrs Lackey, and multiple women’s clubs and council study groups, plus a Friday charity party at the Sheraton hotel to aid underprivileged schoolchildren.

Burbank High Point Graduate Nurses' Club American Homes Department Woman's Club M. A. Lackey Hillcrest Drive Gertrude Strickler High Point College Business and Professional Women's Club Elwood Hotel P. m Council of Jewish Women al Schwartz Colonial Drive Phillip Silver

Margie Carlene Shackelford Born at Guilford General

Mr and Mrs James Posey Shackelford of route three announce the birth of a daughter Margie Carlene at Guilford General Hospital on February 6. Mrs Shackelford formerly Miss Mary Irene Yountes.

Margie Shackelford James Posey Shackelford Route Three Margie Carlene Guilford General Hospital Shackelford Mary Irene Yountes

Local News Briefs On Illnesses And Recoveries

Randall Jr son of Mr and Mrs R B Terry ill with pneumonia at Burrus Memorial hospital moved there this morning after several days at home J D McCrery of 1193 North Main street after an appendectomy at Burrus Memorial hospital last Saturday improving and able to see visitors Miss Margaret Poole returned to High Point from Gastonia after months there transferred by Parker Paper Company to its branch Miss Edna Moon ill with influenza at her Oakwood court home friends regret to learn

R. B. Terry Randall, Jr Burrus Memorial Hospital J. D. McCrery North Main Street Margaret Poole High Point Gastonia Parker Paper Company Edna Moon Oakwood Court

National Business Women’s Week Set For October Observance

Miss Lucy Rogers announces the ninth annual National Business Women’s Week will run October 9 to 15. She chairs the North Carolina federation’s public relations committee and will supervise state plans. The shift from March was approved to reduce conflicts with other events. National director of PR is Miss Amy Lewellen of Pullman Washington.

Amy Lewellen Pullman, Wash

High Point Women Attend Forum From State P T Congress

Mrs Coffield and Mrs Schroder are selected to represent the North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers at the Food Occupations Forum at Woman's College this evening. The event invites all women’s organizations to participate, with a dinner meeting following. Coffield serves as state music chairman of the board of governors. Schroder as state chairman of student aid.

H. S. Coffield Allene M. Schroder North Rolina

Miss Douglas Elected Freshman Class Secretary At Converse

Spartanburg D C February 8 Miss Pauline Douglas daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Douglas of 616 Parkway High Point was elected secretary in the Converse college freshmen election They will serve until spring 1939 The roster also lists Julia Rogers Asheville president Mary Jo Chreitsberg Spartanburg Paulette West Camden vice presidents Barbara McGaughey Atlanta treasurer and other officers under Dean Mary W Gee supervision.

Spartanburg D. C Converse College Pauline Douglas A. G. Douglas Parkway High Point Mary W. Gee Julia Rogers Asheville Mary Jo Chreitsberg Paulette West Camden Barbara McGaughey Atlanta, Ga

Domino Club To Meet Tonight

The weekly Domino club gathers at 312 Louise Avenue at 7 45 tonight for an important business meeting. All members are requested to attend.

Domino Club George Coggins Louise Avenue

Mary Anne Wolfe Birthday Honoree At Kernersville Home

Mary Anne Wolfe celebrated her fourth birthday hosted by Mrs. T. R. Wolfe in Kernersville. Friends joined games including a paper cutting contest won by Sallie Greenfield and Michael York, with Sallie also winning the donkey contest. Candy prizes, a pink candlelit cake, and valentine decorations accompanied ice cream and cake for guests.

Kernersville T. R. Wolfe Mary Anne Jane Wolfe Sallie Greenfield Michael York Valentine Hearts Sara Morris Sylvia Smith Kay Helms Barbara Jean Beavers Jerry Shields Peggy Gibbs Joanna Doggett Billy Pege Mesdames Kenneth Greenfield Rufus Smith J. W. Beavers Misses Frances

Dallas Visitors Return From Guests of Mrs Hastings

Mr and Mrs Harlon Johnston have returned to Dallas Texas after being guests of Mrs R B Hastings Mrs Elzora Eads has returned from a visit to Mrs Ken Abels in Winston Salem The item notes household travel and social visits with named individuals and places.

Harlon Johnston R. B. Hastings Dallas Texas Elzora Eads Ken Abels Winston-Salem

Community Arts Club Plans Friday Meeting at Warren Home

The Community Arts club will hold a regular meeting Friday at 1 o clock at Mrs. L. B. Warren's residence 808 Firth Street.

Community Arts Club L. B. Warren Firth Street

High Point Garden Club Meeting Highlights Cacti Talk

Mrs C B Mattocks guest speaker at the High Point Garden club meeting held at Mrs W B McEwen home on West Farriss avenue. She spoke on Cacti with a display of spiny tribe specimens and the session included a brief business portion. Members were reminded of the Raleigh luncheon and reception for Mrs Wallis of Paris, regional director for the South Atlantic States.

C. B. Mattocks Wayside Garden Club High Point Garden Club W. B. McEwen West Farriss Avenue Raleigh Wallis Paris South Atlantic National Council of Garden Clubs

Jane Rhodes Hosts Junior Etude Club Meeting

The Junior Etude Music club met at Jane Rhodes's Parkway home with Mae Kirkman as counselor. Marjorie Kearns led a brief business session with Billy Frazier as secretary, featuring a February birthday sketch roll call.

Etude Music Club

Legion Auxiliary To Be Guest Of Legion Supper Meeting

The local American Legion Auxiliary invites all members to a joint supper meeting with the Legion in the Legion club room on North Main Street at 7 30 this evening. The event begins with supper and will be followed by a social hour.

American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Legion North Main Street

Pentagon Girls Meet Tonight at Mrs Cook's Home

Mrs. Bob Cook hosts the Pentagon Girls club meeting this evening at 7 30 at 526 North Hamilton Street. The gathering brings together members for a planned discussion and activities.

Bob Cook Pentagon Club North Hamilton Street

Charles Bell Dies Noted Canadian Lawyer and Politician

Charles W. Bell, renowned criminal lawyer, author and playwright, and longtime member of the Canadian House of Commons, died at his Hamilton home early today at age 61.

Charles Bell Hamilton Ont Charles W. Bell Canada House of Commons

Common Sense About Constipation

An advice note explains constipation relates to diet and hydration. It mentions All-Bran made by Kellogg in Battle Creek and notes the product is sold widely.

Kellogg Battle Creek

Heiress Honeymooning With Band Maestro in Florida

RS. Val Ernie and her band leader husband honeymoon in Florida as Ernie's orchestra fills engagements. Mrs. Ernie, formerly Mrs. Chauncey Woodworth, is heiress to a fortune valued at about $7,000,000.

Val Ernie Florida Ernie

Stephens Bible class to meet Wednesday afternoon

The Stephens Bible study class will meet on Wednesday at 8 oclock in the home of Mrs. C C Hookson Park way. Rev H P Williams to lead a discussion on a topic of his choosing Faithful Workers hold regular meet The Faithful Workers class of Green Street Baptist church met last evening at the home of Mrs O H Brown 707 Barbee street Mrs R R Holden led devotionals with Mrs H I Ward in prayer A short business session was followed by refreshments for 23 members and four visitors Always Ready class of North Main Street Baptist church held its monthly meeting at Miss Pauline Farringtons home on Longstreet Miss Lois Kearns presided over a short business session followed by a social hour

Stephens C. C. Hookson H. P. Williams Clase Green Street Baptist Church O. H. Brown Barbee Street R. R. Holden H. I. Ward Rush North Main Street Baptist Church Pauline Farrington Longstreet Lois Kearns

BPWC To Hear Joseph D Cox at Dinner Meeting

Joseph D. Cox, prominent local businessman, will address the High Point Business and Professorial Women's club at tomorrow's 6:30 PM dinner in the Elwood hotel private dining room.

Joseph D. Cox High Point Business and Women's Club Elwood Hotel

Asheboro Bridge Club Hosts Social and Book Club Meeting

Mrs. Charles Bossong entertained her bridge club at Sunset Avenue with hyacinth decor and novelty prizes for six winners including Mrs. W A Underwood Jr and Mrs. Charles McCrary. The Randolph Book club met with Mrs. J O Redding. Mrs. Hammer spoke on Stonewall Jackson Training School, while readings and current events followed. Visitors included Mrs. Luther and others.

Enterprise Asheboro Charles Bossong Sunset Avenue Sam Story W. A. Underwood, Jr Charles McCrary Randolph Book Club J. O. Redding East Salisbury Street W. CC. Hammer Stonewall Jackson Training School EB. H. Morris Stone House Margaret Sangster H. C. Luther William A. Wood H. M. Robbins Maggie Moffitt Penn Wood Redding W. A. Underwood

Randolph County War Mothers Plan Colonial Tea Meeting

A special meeting of the Randolph county War Mothers is set for Tuesday at 2 30 in the afternoon at Mrs Joe Presnells home on East Rivette street. President Mrs J W Burkhead urges all members to attend to finalize plans for the Colonial tea scheduled for February 22.

Randolph County War Mothers Joe Presnell East Rivette Street J. W. Burkhead

Tail hair finds new use in air conditioning gear

A quirky note says hair from a pig’s tail is now used in air conditioning equipment. The unconventional material is highlighted as a curious modern application.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ppa Lindler Elizabeth James Asans Meeting King Delegates Greensboro Forum Adier Club Weels Moffitt N. Main Business and Professional Girls Club M. J. Wrenn Entre Nous Club C. B. Overman Lindsay Street Carter Dalton Needlework Guild Parent-Teacher Council Sheraton Hotel Priscilla Club Collier Ellis Brentley Circle Sorosis Club J. E. Kirkman Washington Street Holland Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgaard London New York Juliana Netherlands Empire National Business P.T. Congress Miss Douglas Converse Mary Anne Wolfe Jane Rhodes Legion Auxiliary Pentagon Mrs BPWC Mrs. Bossong Asheboro Club Chichesters O1! Druggpieta VU Sas Lees The Brand Nat Walker
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