African Violet Society Hosts Lesson On Care
The African Violet Society met at Mrs. W. F. Clayton’s Lindsay Street home with Miss Helen Toland presenting. Toland covered optimal temps from 70 to 72 degrees for day and above 65 at night, sun avoidance, and placement in north or east windows plus summer shade. Mrs. Lucile High discussed watering and fertilizing with room temperature water and a recommended fertilizer, noting excess is harmful. Members present included Mesdames Homer Barret, R. R. Blackburn, W. F. Clayton, A. L. Council, Martha A. Gates, Fred Gordy, Lucile High, Melvina Martin, A. Roland Smith, DPD. P. Whitley, Mina Wilson, J. G. Snipes, B. W. Hackney, W. T. Saunders and Misses Evelyn Gallant, Louise Hunter, and Helen Toland.
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African Violet Society
W. F. Clayton
Lindsay Street
Helen Toland
Miss Toland
Lucile High
Mesdames
Homer Barrett
R. R. Blackburn
A. L. Council
Martha A. Gates
Fred Gordy
Melvina Martin
A. Roland Smith
DPD
Early matches struck against phosphorus dangers
The article notes that all early matches were struck against phosphorus, a deadly poison. It emphasizes safety concerns and the hazards associated with phosphorus in match production and use.
Garden Council Plans April Flower Show and Pilgrimage
High Point Council of Garden Clubs appointed chairmen for the Spring Flower Show and Garden Pilgrimage at a YWCA meeting. Show chairwoman Mrs. William Tomlinson and co-chair Mrs. Ray Nibbelink. garden tour chair Mrs. George Lyles Jr. and co-chair Mrs. Covington. Events set for April 29 and April 14 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerywood Country Club
Valette J. Harris
High Point Council of Garden Clubs
Ray Nibbelink
H. R. Tot
Garden Council
YWCA
William Tomlinson
George Lyles, Jr
Harris Covington
Scott Parker
Wendel Dickerson
Garden Makers
Green Acre
High Point Garden
Catesby Bird Club
H. R. Toten
Chapel Hill
Council For
University Women Meet at Thomasville Dinner
The American Association of University Women held its first annual dinner at the Thomasville Woman's Club on Elliott Drive. Mrs. Stringfield presided and introduced Mrs. James M. Berry of Greensboro who spoke on her Europe tour visiting Italy France Switzerland Belgium and England. Mrs. Alvah Boyles sang a solo with piano by Mrs. Frank Newsome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
American Association of University Women
Spinisters honor Mrs. Kennedy at Sedgefield Luncheon
The Spinisters Club hosted a Saturday luncheon at Sedgefield Inn honoring Mrs. Stuart Kennedy formerly Helen Johnson. Azalea corsage gift in her chosen pattern, jonquil crystal centerpiece, fourteen places.
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Spinisters Club
Sedgefield Inn
Stuart Kennedy
Helen Johnson
McCollum Announces Born Son and Other Births
Mr and Mrs John McCollum Pollard of 1105 Adams street announce the birth of a son John McCollum Jr on February 7 at St Leos hospital Greensboro The mother Dorothy Cagle of this city is formerly Mrs Pollard. Mr and Mrs James R Sloop of 600 Sunset Drive announce the birth of a daughter Judy Elizabeth on February 4 at the Boule.
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John McCollum Pollard
Adams Street
John McCollum, Jr
St Leo's Hospital
Greensboro
Pollard
Dorothy Cagle
James R. Sloop
Sunset Drive
Judy Elizabeth
Boule
Utley couple back home after wedding trip
Mr and Mrs Arthur M Utley Jr return to High Point from a southern wedding trip and reside at Norwood Court on North Hamilton street. Mrs Betsy Hardin, now Mrs Utley, is daughter of Rev and Mrs Paul Hardin Jr of Birmingham. Mrs Hunter Dalton travels to Durham for a North Carolina Council of Church Women meeting at Duke Memorial Methodist Church. She serves as state chairman of The Church Woman. Mrs N W Owens of Whitehall street improves after ten days of influenza. Mrs M S Manley returns to 804 Thistle street from the Boulevard Unit of High Point Memorial hospital.
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Arthur M. Utley Jr
High Point
Southern Points
Norwood Court Apartments
North
Hamilton Street
Utley
Betsy Hardin
Paul Hardin Jr
Birmingham
Hunter Dalton
Durham
North Carolina Council of Church Women
Duke Memorial Methodist Church
Dalton
Church Woman
N. W. Owens
Whitehall Street
Cooperettes Present Dance Program and Meeting
The Cooperettes International met at 62 Colonial Drive with fourteen members and one visitor Mrs. Lewis Harris. Mrs. Creech presented Adams Dance School children Kay Hedrick Lois Harris and Betsy Creech in a song and tap dance revue. The group voted to donate ten dollars to the March of Dimes campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperettes, International
R. B. Culler
Colonial Drive
Lewis Harris
W. S. Creech
Adams Dance School
Kay Hedrick
Lois Harris
Betsy Creech
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DEVOE
Street Paint CO
Lindsay ST
Good Housekeeping
Main ST
Fhone
Mle
Asheboro
E. Commerce St
Nettie Rosenstein
North Wrenn
Hospital Guild
Sheraton Hotel
Woman's Club
Richard Freeman
David Long
G. T. Cochrane
Gerald Johnson
Suner Bridge Club
Charles Eanes
West Main Street
Joe Bales
R. L. McDonald
Judy Sloop
Vaid
High Point Memorial Hospital
VST Choice
Worp
OLD
N. Davie St
Treadle Machine
Washington
Commerce
Cooperettes
Hardy
Culp’s Camellia Gardens
Adams St
Alexander
BOQ
Sandel Beautifel
N. Main
Alexander S
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