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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1936

Page

6

Doctor addresses Legion Auxiliary on National Defense

Dr I T Mann a national rehabilitation committee member spoke at the February Legion Auxiliary meeting at Mrs R E Snow s Woodbrook court home He outlined the National Defense program stressing neutrality act universal re draft and the need to mobilize all resources for peace The meeting welcomed new members heard reports and heard from Mrs Clay Hundley Reidsville NC A conference plan was announced and a Burlington officers conference set for March 2 Refreshments closed the gathering.

I. T. Mann National Rehabilitation Committee of the American Legion Andrew Jackson Post American Legion Auxiliary R. EB. Snow Woodbrook Court J. I. Groome P. C Penn A. L. Stevens Virginia Calhoun Mann American Legion and Auxiliary Legion United States Army Navy N. 8. Stirewall Arenes Clay Hundley Third Area Reidsville N. C High Point Burlington

Freshmen Present Four One Act Plays at Woman's College

Freshmen and backstage crews from Woman's College of UNC stage four one act plays in Aycock Auditorium on February 22 under student directors. Dikean society presents The Rescue directed by Miss Emerald Reynolds with cast including B Elizabeth Taylor and Arlene Littlefield. Marion Short's Lady Luck directed by Miss Marie Palmer features Jean Ziel Helen Cook Gladys Best Tripp and Christine Cauthen. The Conflict by C V McCauley directed by Miss Florence Greis stars Gayle Nimocks Edna Levine and Jane Dupuy. Our Aunt From California by the Aletheian Society directed by Martha Rae lists Carroll Stoker Leah Smirnow Rachel Emmett and Pauline Smith.

Greensboro Aycock Woman's College of University of North Carolina Players Dikean Society Rita ©. Smith Emerald Reynolds Horse Cave B. Elizabeth Taylor Boro Charlotte Michlinwich Conn Arlene Littlefield Boothbay Harbor Hilda Snyder Winston Galem Dorothy Rosseland Short N. J Helen Bumgarner Wilkesboro Marion Short Lady Luck Marie Palmer Pranklin Jean Ziel Mt. Clemens Mich Helen Cook Plainfield N. J Gladys Best Tripp Ayden Frances Fincher Clyde Grace Sharpe Elisabeth Brown Hamlet Christine Cauthen Rock Hill 8. C Christine Pate Gibson Louise Johnson Mt. Airy Phyllis Goodman South Portland Maxilla Everett Palmyra Lucy Massey Zebulon Carolyn Dukes Lamberton Mary Elisabeth Purvis Salisbury Alice Dale Kinston C. V. McCauley Adelphian Society Florence Greis Ocean City New Haven

V F W Auxiliary Benefit Party Success

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held a benefit card party at the V F W Hall 108 East Washington Street Tuesday evening. Five tables of bridge produced prizes for Mrs Lillie Hutchison and Bab Cecil. Proceeds fund rehabilitation work and other auxiliary projects.

Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars V. F. W. Hall East Washington Street Lillie Hutchison Bab Ceeil

Archdale P T A to Meet Friday in Founders Day Observance

The Archdale School Parent Teacher Association will meet Friday at 7 30 pm at the school weather permitting. Mrs O L Campbell will lead the devotional period and the program marks Founders Day all members are urged to attend.

Archdale School Mra. O. L. Campbell Glad Girls Priday Green Street Baptist Church Margaret Odum Flint Street

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

The schedule lists a Thursday 3 30 p m Tea and Topics club at Wear College drive with Mrs G I Humphreys and a Friday 3 30 p m Philosophical club hosted by Mrs A E Tate on West Broad Street A Laura Wesson chapter UDC gathering is planned at Mrs Elizabeth Harriss Covington home on Rockford road with hostesses T Powell The Lotus club meets at 8 p m hosted by Mrs W J Hargett 1107 Johnson Street and notes a change in hour An Odd Club gathering is set for Brentley circle hosted by Mr and Mrs J A Morris at 8 p m

Tea and Topics Club G. I. Humphreys Wear College Drive Philomathean Club A. E. Tate West Broad Street Laura Wesson United Daughters of the Confederacy Elizabeth Harriss Covington Rockford Road Ona T. Powell Lotus Club W. J. Hargett Johnson Street Club of Odd J. A. Morris Brentley Circle

Ronnie Falls Feted On Second Birthday

Mrs R M Falls entertained at her English street home Tuesday afternoon honoring her son Ronald Marshall on his second birthday. Guests enjoyed games and pink and white refreshments. Attending were Patsy Lou Steed Barbara Jean Hedgecock Billie Anne Eddy Annie Bowles Geraldine Tew Joyce Tew Eddie Hare Jackie Steed and Ronnie Falls, with Mesdames Hedgecock Steed Baker Bowles Eddy and the hostess. Ronnie received many birthday gifts.

R. M. Falls English Street Ronald Marshall Patsy Lou Steed Barbara Jean Hedgecock Billie Anne Eddy Annie Bowles Geraldine Joyce Tew Eddie Hare Jackie Steed Ronnie Falls Mesdames R. R. Hedgecock B. Frank Steed E. EE. Baker Bertha Bowles Eddy Mrs Marshall Falls Ronnie

Church Social and Class Meetings at Green Street Baptist

The Mabel Bullard Circle held its regular monthly business meeting at Mrs. Raymond Campbell’s home with eight members and two visitors present. Miss Zona Henderson led the program as discussants reviewed “Laborers Together With God In the Kingdom Task” and refreshments followed.

Mabel Bullard Green Street Zona Henderson

Local Social Notes Share Travels And Health Updates

Mrs. Robert Rain and Mrs. R M Varnen depart Friday for Washington DC to visit Robert M Varnen a George Washington University student. Rudy Williard returns from Greensboro Route 3 visit to Mrs Williard. Mrs Ada Surratt now Mrs Williard previously. Mrs Daingerfeld Dillingham of High Point spends winter at Motel Barbison New York City. Mrs J W Chandler recovering well at Hillcrest Drive after neuritis. Miss Eleanor Idol arrives tomorrow from Washington DC to spend weekend with parents on Hillcrest Drive.

Robert Rain R. M. Varnen Washington, D. C Robert M. Varnen George Washington University Rudy Williard Greensboro Williard Eleanor Idol Mrs. W

Airline passenger total tops 1986 record year

In 1986 United States airlines carried 746 946 passengers, the highest annual total in their history, reflecting a peak in air travel demand and industry growth.

United States Airlines

Mid-Winter Dance Heads for North Carolina State College

The Interfraternity Council sponsors the annual Mid-Winter dances at NC State College on February 28 and 20. Mrs. Charles Turlington of Fayetteville will lead the event with her husband, Alpha Gamma Rho, and Turlington is a Council president. Assisting are Miss Virginia Gambel of West Jefferson and T. L. Hurst of Leonia Sigma Nu, with Miss Martha Hefner of Hamlet and Henry M. Caer Washington chairing the committee. Johnny Hamp and his Columbia Broadcasting Orchestra will provide the music.

North Carolina State College Interfraternity Council Charles Turlington Fayetteville Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity Turlington Virginia Gambel West Jefferson T. l. Hurst Leonia N. J Sigma Nu

Advice on troubled marriage from Miss Mansfield

A reader asks how to handle a marriage disrupted by deceit and constant storytelling. The column urges practical work, honest effort, and consulting a trusted elder to decide if continuing is best for both, noting immaturity at marriage as a factor.

Miss Mansfield Marjorie Mansfield

Fine Arts Dept and Club Hold February Meeting

The February meeting of the Fine Arts Department of the Thomasville Woman's Club met at Mrs. W. G. Smith's Colonial Drive home with hosts Mrs. Charles F. Lambeth and Mrs. R. Matthews. Mrs. Charles F. Phillips led the session and delegates to the North Carolina State Federation of Music Clubs were chosen: Mrs. W. G. Smith and Mrs. John R. Myers as delegates with Mrs. Dwight Ware and Miss Louise McMillan as alternates. Miss McMillan spoke on Queen Maria Theresa of Austria and Queen Catherine of Russia, while plans for the club year’s study were discussed.

Thomasvville Thomasville Woman's Club W. G. Smith Colonial Drive Charles F. Lambeth Mra. R. Matthews Charles F. Phillips Mra John R. Myers North Carolina

Tea event honors Mrs. John R. Myers and Miss Minerva Heilig

Mrs. P. B. Parker hosts a Saturday afternoon tea in a social season highlight to honor Mrs. John R. Myers, formerly Miss Minerva Heilig, with cards invited for attendees.

P. B. Parker John R. Myers Minerva Heilig

Annual Mid-Winter Violin Recital At High Point College

The annual mid winter violin recital of Miss Virginia Frank’s students was held last evening in High Point college auditorium. Miss Evelyn Boyd accompanied. pupils performed piano pieces and several instrumental solos. Notable performances include works by Gossec Schmidt Dvorak Grieg Debussy and Haesche among others with several solo vignettes and a cello piece by Margaret Ellison.

Virginia Frank High Point College Evelyn Boyd Gavotte—Gossec Clark Wilson Minuet—Schmidt Jack Elam Harper Elim Sara Scruggs Souvenir Dvorak Frances Scrugs Juanita Lambeth Cavatina—Schmidt Margaret Ellison

Pulitzer Prize Play Program At Music-Literature Dept

The Music-Literature department of the Woman's club held its regular meeting at Mrs. G. Humphries home on College drive. Miss Margaret Hauser presented the Pulitzer Prize Play of 1934 Men In White by Sidney Kingsley and reviewed the will of Joseph Pulitzer and controversies over the prize. Eunice Miller offered two musical numbers Oh Lift Thine Eyes and A Bowl of Roses. About 360 members and guests attended as announcements about the State Federation meeting on April 19 were made.

Woman's Club G. Humphries College Drive Mesdames W. F. Bailey Gaston Johnson Margaret Hauser Sidney Kingsley New York Group Theater Hauser Joseph Pulitzer East Side Eunice Miller Frederic Knight Logan Robert Conningsby Clarke

Idylwild Dance Night to Feature Bubbles Becker Return

The Idylwild club hosts a bi weekly dance at Sedgefield Manor on Saturday February 22 with Bubbles Becker returning after acclaim. His band has played major venues and is now engaged at the Sheraton hotel with new vocalist Arlene Hilton. The event celebrates George Washingtons birthday.

Becker Umbia Sheraton Hotel Arlene Hilton Syracuse University New York Eddie Duchin George Washington

W Andrews Receives Honor As Education Policy Consultant

Washington February 26 The Educational Policies Commission announces Dr T Wingate Andrews of High Point appointed as consultant ex officio. The five year commission term began December 1935 by joint action of the National Education Association and the Department of Superintendency to aid long range school improvement through advisory role and dissemination of recommendations.

Washington Educational Policies Commission T.wingate Andrews High Point Commission National Education Association Department of Superintendency Ti Te

Presbyterian Women Host Tea and Install Officers

The Women’s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church met at the church with C. R. Reid presiding. Mrs. George Finch led the devotional and the gathering featured a birthday tea for twenty five guests. New officers were elected: President Mrs. Janey Reid, 1st vice president Mrs. Low Bird, vice president Mrs. C. R. Reid, secretary Mrs. Ford Myers, treasurer Mrs. W. G. Smith, with circle chairs Mrs. George Finch and Mrs. K. R. Bevan and Home circle chair Mrs. J. D. Cooke. A program titled Retrospect and Prospect was presented by Mrs. Reid.

The Presbyterian Church C. R. Reid George Finch Janey Reid Low Bird Ford Myers Mra W. G. Smith Mesdames KR. D. Bevan J. D. Cooke Home Circle Reid

Alexanders Return Home From Selma

Mr and Mrs N F Alexander of Jamestown have returned from Selma where they were called by the illness and death of Mrs J R Straughan on February 8 The funeral was held in Selma and burial in Durham Mrs Alexander is a teacher at Jamestown school.

Jamestown Selma

Naval reserve pilots perform rope-tied V formation landing

Demonstrations show naval reserve pilots tying planes together in a V formation and landing without breaking the rope, illustrating exceptional coordination and precision in aerial maneuvers.

Naval Reserve

Lands in Jamestown Township to be Sold Under Joab Leonard Will

Pursuant to a Guilford County order of sale the commissioner will sell 88 acres in Jamestown township on February 20, 1996 at noon on the premises. The land adjoins Will Holton and Will Armfield and was the home place of Joab Leonard. Sale follows Joab Leonard will recorded in Guilford County deeds. Highest bidder must deposit five percent. bidding starts at 1890. Attorneys Walser & Wright.

A. Wayland Cooke Superior Court Guilford County Nancy Leonard Avia Vickrey Joab Leonard R. H. Sechrest Walser & Wright

B and W Music Club Postponed Meeting

The B and W Music Club does not meet Saturday afternoon and is postponed to Friday afternoon at Doris Loman’s home 31 Dow Street the hostess.

B. and W. Music Club Doris Loman Dow Street

Magdalene Rebekah Meeting Set For Friday

There will be a regular meeting of Magdalene Rebekah lodge on Friday with full attendance urged and Rebekahs welcome. Also included is a birth notice for Helen Emma Jean born February 15 to Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Spencer at Mangum Avenue home. mother before marriage was Juanita Brown of this area.

Main Street M. E. Church Madgalene Rebekah Street Paughter Spencer H. L Helen Emma Jean Mangum Avenue Juanita Brown

Cloves Describe Dried Flow Buds of Clove Tree

Cloves are the dried flower buds of the clove tree. They are used as a spice and have a strong aromatic flavor and scent. They originate from Southeast Asia and are harvested from evergreen trees.

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Dr. I. T. Mann Legion Auxiliary Woman's College Lucy Eshelman Chiropractor North Main &T Moffitt’s North Main V. F. W. Auxiliary Benefit Party Mickey Fairfield Road J. W. Chandler Hillcrest Drive Virginia Gambell Martha Hefner Charles Thrlington Marjorie Mansfield Marjorie Mansfeld Perley Erwin Parker East Main Street John Robert Myers Melissa Kinney City Memorial Hospital C. H. Newby West Main Street Baterday Misa Bessie Newby Dorothy Bumgardner Iris Hill Annie Horwell Alice Britt Howell Joyce Wright May Sumner Evelyn Allison Iris Owen Tom A. Finch Karl Sullivan Paul Raines Billy Joe Tysinger Mary Lane Valentine Paul Green W. Andrews Commis Alexanders ED Wynn Gulliver the Traveler Plymouth Lenora the Kina WBIG Columbia Network Magdalene Rebekaha Regina Jack London ART OF Dancing Optometristighpoint Thomasville Ma Hart Wagger Jewelry Company Elwood Hotel
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