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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1940
Page
6
Three students from Oman's College in Greensboro spoke to the Girl Reserve Club meeting at J. H. Adams Memorial. Cath ine Hildeman led the group with Sarah Eller and Nancy Ferguson as members. Next week Mrs Helen Dortt will discuss proper use of make up.
A wartime valentine expresses concern over Czechoslovakia and Poland as war spreads. The speaker simplifies the plea to one line declaring the beloved as the one amid upheaval and fear. The tone blends romance with grim world events.
Round-table discussions on gardening topics featured the High Point Garden Club meeting at Mrs. 8. fomlinson’s Hillcrest Drive home. Members explored rooting woods pruning roses and plant growth aids including vitamin E. Mrs. F. R. Taylor led the round-table session and Mrs. W. C. Bear WwW. F. Clayton and S. rk contributed gardening ideas. Mrs. W. B. McEwen distributed a new club morning-story package. The L Amitie Club announced its regular monthly meeting with Fred Leonard hosting at Thomasville.
Mrs. Ermine Sykes of Burlington visits the local Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, for an 7:30 p.m. meeting at VFW Hall. Dinner is served, new member Inez Shipwash takes the obligation, and Ruby Snyder presides. A district meeting follows with Connie Sykes chairing.
The annual Conservation Conference will be held at N C State College in Raleigh on Friday February 16 at 10 30 AM under the sponsorship of the state garden clubs announced by Mrs C B Mattocks president of the High Point Garden Club council. Dr H N Wheeler chief lecturer of the United States Forest Service will speak. Luncheon will be served at the State College Y M C A reservations with Mrs W L Williams. The Raleigh Garden Club will host a tea at 3 30 PM at the home of Colonel and Mrs Harrelson to honor the guest speaker and state garden club officers.
Miss Gilbert Muse will entertain members of the Graduate Nurses Club at Emerywood Country Club Wednesday evening at eight o clock. This regular meeting will be a social with entertainment directed by the program committee chaired by Mrs Edgar Johnson.
Tuesday events include dinner meetings for the Business and Professional Girls club at the YWCA and the Altrusa club at the Sheraton Hotel. Wednesday features multiple garden club gatherings, a book club lunch, and a Home making program. Friday brings Roy Z. Thomas lecture at the Sheraton and a Magnolia garden focus. Saturday covers the Treizieme club biweekly gathering and a Piedmont German club dance at Emerywood with live orchestra.
The February luncheon of the YWCA industrial committee at the Adams Memorial YWCA on North Main Street discussed broadening the industrial department program. Mrs. Thornton Glover, newly named committee chair, introduced new members Miss Leslie Johnson spoke on club purposes and the YWCA industrial program, and a year end activities report was reviewed and approved.
The Valentine Leap Year dance sponsored by the Duck Club at the Trianon Ballroom in Greensboro begins at 9:30 p.m. Tonight features tag dances where the young ladies select their partners, a novel feature highlighted by organizers.
A club woman profile describes the so called Club Woman Look. The piece criticizes women who chatter smile and interrupt and fail to follow conversations while juggling many clubs. It notes the superficial vivacity hides a distracted mind and excess meetings.
Greensboro February 13 Miss Katherine Park and Miss Helen Gillard of Atlanta join the national Girl Scout staff at the Training Institute for Leaders to be held February 17 at Woman's College. Registration is at 9 30 with sessions from 10 and multiple speakers from college departments.
Mrs A K Hardee Jr of Wilmington arrives today to visit her uncle and aunt Dr and Mrs P W Flagge on Colonial drive. Mrs Spoon ill at her parents home on Asheboro route one shows no improvement. Mrs B J Wade of Alexandria Va visiting her parents on English Street. Mrs H M Taylor recuperating at Guilford General Hospital. Mrs Bloomfield Peele admitted to Guilford General Hospital with slightly improved condition. Only two North American meteorites have been known to strike buildings.
Male members of the Duck Club act as sponsors for the dance and are escorted by their dates. Glen Gray and his Casa Loma Orchestra, famed for drawing the largest crowd at the Trianon, will provide music. Featured are Kenny Sargent, Pee Wee Hunt, and Tony Briglia with the band.
A large crowd witnessed Troop 11 Investiture and Court of Awards at Ward Street Methodist Church on Sunday night. The 17 girls and two leaders appeared in uniform making the city’s first fully uniformed troop. After flag processions and candlelight, pins and Second Class badges were awarded, followed by a playlet Educating Snoopy and a closing Hymn to Scouting. International Month programs highlighted by Wes ley Memorial Churchs Troop 3 activities.
CHAPEL HILL February 13 Twenty one coeds have been initiated into Beta Epsilon chapter of Alpha Delta Pi sorority on the University campus last fall. Following ceremonies the new members attended a party. The initiates include Betty Brown Raleigh Bobbie Burroughs Hoboken N J Frances Bucklew Lancaster SC Blanche Cook Marion VA Martha Clanypitt St Petersburg FL Sis Clinard High Point Hallie Chandler Sumter SC Carolina Dalton Lexington MA Frances Dyckman Short Hills NJ Diana Foote Chapel Hill Virginia Mary Troy AL Julia Porter Covington GA Georgiana Pentarge Montclair NJ Sarah Ruark Raleigh Haydn Sanford Mocksville Laura Shaver Albemarle Alice Wells Parkersburg WV Kitty William Warrenton Virginia Worth Elizabeth City Betty Moore Talladega AL Dot Pratt Sumter SC
Snakes can sense prey even without sight thanks to sensory pits between the eye and nostril. The pits detect heat and movement, guiding the reptile toward its foe unseen by the eye.
The Allen Jay Parent-Teacher Association held a Founders Day program at the school featuring a high school play, a candlelighting service, Awakening Chorus, two band selections, and piano xylophone numbers by guest musicians. The group paused for a tribute to late faculty member Sara Maude Smith who died January 29. Attendance awards went to Mrs. I. K. Purvis’ senior class and Mrs. George Machen’s sixth grade.
The Ada Blair Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday February 15 at 7 30 p m The program is a panel discussion titled Our P T A At Work led by Mrs Sam Tobias with panelists Mrs Walter Church Mrs M T Hicks Sr Major R M Cowan M T Lambeth and Mrs A B Parker
Emma Blair P T A will meet tonight at 7 30 in the school auditorium. A Founders Day program will be presented and parents are invited to attend.
The High Point Parent-Teacher Council led by president Mrs. Floyd Wilson begins selling subscriptions for Curtis publications. Proceeds go to the council general fund and help finance lunches for underprivileged school children.
The Ray Street Parent-Teacher Association holds its regular meeting at 7 30 this evening at the school. A Founders Day program will be presented during the session.
Union Hill P T A observes Founders Day Thursday night at 7 40 honoring former officers Rev D C Stone leads devotion Mrs M L Holton first president speaks on Founders Day with special music and a social hour follows A highway research board shows drivers aged 19 to 21 kill 220 per 100000 annually though they perform best in driving tests
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin as a dual aid for constipation and digestive discomfort. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein lumps in the stomach while Senna laxative stimulates bowels, appealing to families and children.
Washington reports towels and wash cloth sets popular nationwide with dusty rose and peach colors edging out maroon and navy. Richardson's features Cannon reversible towels, Somerset Tower ensembles boxed for gift giving, and Old Spice themed Pastime Packets with embroidery transfers. Wageger's stores showcase new print dresses with matching jackets and a navy Forstmann's suit featuring a black crepe dress and green black crepe ensemble.
Johnson Street School PTA hosts a tea as part of its year long series to raise funds for underprivileged children. The event runs Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. J R Keith 939 Feast Avenue from 3 to 5 pm with proceeds benefiting the school. The PTA meets Thursday evening in the auditorium at 7 20 with Pastor F L Conrad of the Lat an Church as speaker and student music.
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