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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1942

Page

6

Musical Art Club To Hear College Choir Tonight

The High Point College Choir directed by Miss Vera Whitlock presents a varied program for the February Musical Art Club meeting at Emerywood Country Club at 8 p.m. The lineup includes Luther Mueller’s A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, Handel Christiansen Father Hear Me, Gretchaninoff Christiansen O Be Joyful All Ye Lands, Gretchaninoff Aschenbrenner Nune Dimitis and Gloria, plus solos, quartet, and choral works. An executive board meeting precedes the program at 7:45.

High Point College Vera Whitlock Musical Art Club Emerywood Country Club God Luther- Mueller Handel - Christiansen Gretchaninoff-Christiansen Dimitis Gloria Gretchaninoff- Aschenbrenner Jack Fouts Zelma Parnell Oris Koonce Wade Koontz William Gossard Brahms Nevin Vaghissima Sembianz Lvalian- Donaudy Rubenstein Moses Burleigh and Cain Joshua Fit de Battle Jericho Gaul Hills of Grazia Mednikoff Soumwood Mountain Yeats Robinson The

Priscilla Club Entertained By Mrs Fred Thomas

Mrs. Fred A. Thomas entertained members of the Priscilla Club at her Forest Hill Drive home for the regular bi weekly session. Guests sewed and knitted for the Red Cross and Bundles for America, then enjoyed a salad luncheon with George Washington birthday motif.

Fred A. Thomas Priscilla Club Forest Hill Drive Red Cross America George -Washington Mrs. Thomas R. K. Young C. A. Ring A. E. Taplin J. F. Hayden Frank Smith V. W. Idol H. L. Brockmann 3. C. Clark Collier Bliis Business Club OF

Tea and Topics Club Meets Thursday With Mrs Hinshaw

The Tea and Topics Club will meet Thursday afternoon at 3 30 with Mrs C R Hinshaw at her home 902 Rotary Drive Canterbury Club To Meet On Friday With Mrs Harry Brockmann Mrs Harry L Brockmann will entertain the Canterbury Club at its bi weekly meeting on Friday afternoon at her home 12 Fairway Drive Jane Raye Worrell Is Born At Hospital Mr and Mrs R W Worrell announce the birth of a daughter Jane Raye on Thursday February 19 at Burrus Memorial Hospital

TEA and Topics Club C. R. Hinshaw Rotary Drive Canterbury Club Harry Brockmann Harry L. Brockmann Fairway Drive Jane Rave Worrelil R. W. Worrell Oakwood Court Apartments Jane Raye Burrus Memorial Hospital Alpha Theta Psi Sorority High Point College Thomas Strickland Ferndale Drive Katherine Mann Appalachian State Teachers College Sarah Staley Ethel Walker Fort Bragg Miriam Walker Banks Garrison McLeansyne Maude Denny Greensboro R.V. Johnson Meldanes Garvison Denny Johnson Herman Swing Fairview Drive R. L Meacham T. J. Horner, Jr Mr. Horner Augusta Burke Hutchings Craver Duke University Duke Hospital John Craver Robert Hege Durham J. Pershing Yarborough Camden Jimmy Fry L.'T. Frye Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem James Adderton T. C. Hinkle James Witherspoon T. E.mccrary Forsyth Country Club C. M. Norfleet M. E. Miller Charies ME. Norfleet, Jr

Social Calendar for High Point College Alumns and Clubs

A compact weekly social calendar lists meetings and events for Alpha Theta Psi Sorority, Musical Art Club, High Point College choir, AAUW hosts, Wayside Garden Club, BP Club dinner, ARP class, Altrusa Club, Women’s groups, and various club dinners and relays at Emerywood Country Club and local homes. Notable highlights include guest speaker Blanche Tansic of UNC faculty, and a March wedding event for Catherine Baxter.

Soldier shower honors Roger Lee prior to Army departure

Roger Lee was honored by his parents at a soldier shower held at their home on Carr Street. The party featured patriotic decorations, games, and life pictures, ending with a mock air raid gift presentation. About 35 guests attended from Winston-Salem, Wilmington, and Lynchburg before Lee left for the Army with his family in attendance.

Roger Lee J.A. Leei Carr Street Ann Jones Wilmington Winston- Salem Lynchburg Lee Atlantic Coast Line Railway Army

East Carolina Teachers College Alumnae Postpone Meeting

The East Carolina Teachers College Alumnae postpones their planned meeting from this evening to next Monday night. All members are asked to note the announcement.

East Carolina Teachers College

Richard Crooks Concert Cancelled Until Spring

Richard Crooks concert scheduled for Friday February 27 has been cancelled due to a severe laryngitis attack suffered while on tour. Mrs. C F Tomlinson president of the High Point Community Concert Association announced the engagement is postponed for two weeks and will be rescheduled for the spring with details to follow from Mr Crooks manager.

Richard Crooks Metropolitan Opera Cenor C. F. Tomlinson High Point Community Concert Association Crooks

Altrusans Call District Meeting In Charlotte

Local Altrusans and district members received invitations from Helen C. Gilmer secretary of Savannah to attend the district convention in Charlotte March 20 and 21 at the Charlotte Hotel. The event begins with a Friday dinner and closes with Saturday night banquet as Mrs Mary L. Rothrock serves as district treasurer and Madeline Hoover chairs publicity.

Helen C. Gilmer Savannah Charlotte Charlotte Hotel Altrusa Josephine Kerr Charlotte Sanatorium High Point Edhiy Mary L. Rothrock Distii Madeline Hoover

Margie Wagner Hosts Sixteenth Birthday Party

Miss Margie Wagner entertained at her sixteenth birthday party Friday evening at her home. Games and contests pleased the young guests with prizes awarded to Miss Betty Brown and Phillip Modlin. A patriotic color theme adorned decorations and refreshments. Guests included Carolyn Brown, Toots Johnson, Estelle Lee, Henrietta Bundy, Maxine Willard, Ralph Hill, Hassell Moran, and Philip Modlin.

Margie Wagner Betty Brown Phillip Modlin Carolyn Brown Toots’ Johnson Estelle Lee Henrietta Bundy Maxine Willard Ralph Hill Hassell Moran Philip Modlin

Clubs defend CCC and NYA defense programs

North Carolina federation of women’s clubs backs Civilian Conservation Corps and National Youth Administration amid defense spending debates. Members tour centers, report youths learning useful skills, and urge continued funding. Awards planned for outstanding youth cooperation across communities.

Federated Women's Clubs Civilian Conservation Corps National Youth Administration North Carolina NYA P. R. Rankin Asheville Margaret Schieder CCC Rankin State Federation of Women's Clubs Education Department Virginia T. Ward New Hanover High School Wilmington Normwood Troy Mc Gilead Carthage Greensboro High Point Woman's Club Ronald Hocutt Salisbury Woman's Club An

Local Christian Endeavorers Hold Weekly Meetings

Regular meetings of Welch Memorial Spring Hill Lebanon Methodist and Archdale Friends Christian Endeavor groups feature topics like A Christian Loves His Country and Removing Barriers to the More Abundant Life. Participants include Kathleen Cassell Lois Byerly Edna Marion Ruby Marion Mil ford Byerly Loretta Moore Nell Montgomery Nora Lee Phillips Florence Montgomery Elaine Phillips Margaret Phillips Doris King George Kersey Lila Kersey and others with readings, prayers, music, and upcoming events.

Welch Memorial Methodist Welch Memorial Christian Endeavor Kathleen Cassell Chrisian Endeavor Spring Hill Christian Endeavor Society Las Lois Byerly Stanton Craven Edna Marion Ruby Marion Mil’ford Byerly Loretta Moore Christian Endeavor Benediction Eos Lebanon Archdale Friends Archdale Friends Christian Endeavor Society George Lila Kersey Maxine Burge Jack McCain Estee Hopkins Saxon Bray Rachel A. McCampbell Wilma Baldwin George Kersey George Washington Guilford Colege Choir

Jimmy Malenkos Feted On Thirteenth Birthday Surprise

Jimmy Malenkos was honored at a surprise party at his home on Locke Street after noon yesterday. Guests included Alten McGee Stewart and Will Hartley Raymond Cramer J. W. Runt Griffith. Reporters sounded out F. M. Bristline about a U.S. Senate run with cautious yes and no remarks.

Jimmy Malenkos Locke Street Alten McGee Stewart Will Hartley Raymond Cramer J. W Runt) Griffith Pocatello Idaho F. MM. Bristline House United States Senate

Miss Cora Stancill Long Leaves Charlotte for Work

Miss Cora Stancill Long of Charlotte leaves tonight after spending the weekend with her uncle and aunt Rev and Mrs Howard S Hartzell at 204 Guilford Avenue. She is now employed by Wachovia Bank and Trust Company in Charlotte. Another Mrs Lora Gunter returned Saturday to 310 Willowbrook Street from Burrus Memorial Hospital where she has been undergoing treatment for four weeks. she is recuperating satisfactorily and able to get visitors.

Cora Stancill Long Charlotte Munt Howard S. Hartzell Guilford Avenue Miss Long Wachovia Bank, and Trust Company Lora Gunter Willowbrook Street Burrus Memorial Hospital

Begonia Seed Growing On Brick Method Revealed

A home gardening note explains growing begonias from seed. Use a clean brick set in a water-filled pan with a soil mix sterilized in the oven. Sow seeds on the prepared surface, keep moist, provide light, and transplant seedlings when ready.

Radio Programs Across Networks Evening Schedule

Radio program listings show a dense broadcasting slate with changes due to network shifts. The lineup includes The Three Suns Captain Midnights and Burl Ives plus news segments, dance orchestras, and dramatic features across CBS NBC and regional feeds.

Wayne van Dyne Scattergood Baines Cbs Captain Midnight Denver Strings Orches Edwin C. Hill Dhs-Bazic Chicago Hopper Cbs- Dixie Brad Reynolds Aber Lum Abner Pine Frank Parker Burl Ives cbs-Dixie Jack Armstrong Bill Stern Lowell Thomason Basic Midninghus Mps Edward Tomlis Amos Aidy Cis Fulton Lei Lanny Ross Wis Abered Blue Blondie Dagwond CBS Concert Orchestra Jaames Melton Vox Poppers Parks and Wally Cal Pinney Wallenstein Dr. Nagen Morton Gould Mbs Elmer Davis Cbbs National Radio Forum Kine Ratio Gabriel Beaver Brewster America Miss Meade Mits Freddy Martin Dbs Raymond Gram Mis Ted Steele Hblue Olga Coelho Blondie Dagwood Cbe Ted Straeter Miles East Nbe Aluzic

Jamestown Valentine Party Highlights Senior Class

Jamestown High School senior class hosted a Valentine party at Blair Club House in High Point with games and contests led by Doris Marie Wilson. Prizes went to Julian McGhee Buck Guyer Tom Johnston Samuel Mendenhall and Miss Frances Ham. Refreshments with a Valentine theme followed.

Jamestown Jamestown High School Blair Club House High Poinl Doris Marie Wilson Julian McGhee Buck" Guyer Tom Johnston Samuel Mendenhall Frances Ham

Church Social Meets Tuesday at Calvary Methodist

The Molly Phipps Philathea class of Calvary Methodist Church plans its monthly meeting Tuesday at 7 30 PM, with members asked to arrive promptly. Green Street Baptist Philatheas also set their regular monthly meeting Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the church. Highland Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service holds a general meeting Tuesday at 1 30 PM in the men's classroom. large turnout hoped. Textile Workers union pushing 10 cent an hour wage increase for Southern cotton spinners to reduce North South wage disparity.

Molly Phipps Calvary Methodist Church Green Street Baptist Philatheas Green Street Baptist Church Highland W. S. Co Woman's Society of Christian Service Highland Methodist Church Charlotte The Textile Workers Union of America First Methodlist Church Zeb V. Dillon West Center Street Fred Cox A. E. Brannock Ed Beck Cox Davidson Hospital J. CC. Hodges W. L. Cripliver John Craver Heart Sisters

Mrs. Davis Honored at Lexington Party and Club Meets

Lexington society notes a misc shower honoring Mrs. Holter Davis at Mrs. S. C. Mege home with prize drawings and refreshments. Several clubs hold meetings including Double Deck Bridge Club at Narlin Street with prizes, O Henry Study Club at Miss Alma Pickens, and a dessert bridge at the Municipal club highlighting brides and social gatherings. Members, guests, and relatives attend, with photos and ongoing local events.

Davis Lexington Hall Pugh Beck Double Deck Bridge Club Narlin Street High Score Club Warner Stamey Alrs J. E. Hall J. M. Browning Dugan Aycock P. V. Critcher Mildred Ann Critcher Robert Green E. A Timberlake Bruce Hinkle H. E. Hilton B. C. Young, Jr Annabelle Hollowell Nancy Raper Mary Patterson Carolyn Critcher Bobbie Green Virginia Bower Jacqueline Phillips Louise Matthews John A. McCrary Don A. Walser Sarah Downs Marvin Crawford Chilicothe Alabama Aycock Charles C. Green David Clark Smith Drusilla Martin

Fox Hunters Bring out Police Force

CHICAGO Feb 23 Six squads of state and county police rushed to a highway intersection after a motorist reported 100 rough men with shotguns lining up to cross a field to a power beacon. They found about 30 armed farmers lining up. a hunter explained they were chasing foxes that had been killing their chickens. Police returned to bases.

Chicago Joseph Briatti Briatti

Film and theater listings and wartime street scene

Center theater schedules list Johnny Eager and When Ladies Meet with showtimes for several venues. At Fort Leavenworth a collectors’ parade scene shows draftees asked for paper folders and a ceremonial matchbook collection. A New York ice rescue recounts Marion Bliss Caray Dorsen saved twice after skating mishap.

Paradise Fort Leavenworth Kas New York Marion Bliss Caray Dorsen Staten Island Alfred Turner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred Thomas Marie Caddell American Association of University Women West College Drive Alice Paige White R. W. Conner Ada Johnson Fenning Ernestine Fields Elizabeth Chapman Blanche Tansic Fmery Wood Country Club R. L. White Wayside Garden Club H. W. McCain Johnson Street Mesdames P. W. Flagge Henry Koonts Business and Professional Club Sheraton Hotel Blue Room Mabel Burnett Wild Flower Garden Club R. H. Shaw Westwood Clara Whitehead Violet Emerwood Altrusa Club Sheraton Blue Room Faiaway Drive American Legion Auxiliary Melvin_ Price Monitieu Avenue Aliss Eleanor Dodamead George Parker Gatewood Avenue Catherine Baxter Jane Rumford Rumford Baking Powder Box A Rhode Island E. C. T. ¢. Alumnae Jerry Raymond Tysinger John R. Tysinger East Willis Miss Haze Hill of Trinity Smith's Studi Altrusans NYA Defense Charles G. Doak NOFWC Federation State Salvage Committee Raleigh John S. Forrest Hendersonville James G. Weaver J. H. Glover Bobby Ray Jamestown Parent-Teachers Association Amy Aldridge Peterson Carl Davis New Orleans Fred Harwell Reitzel Leonard Harwell S. C. Mege Holter Davis Alice Mae Hege Freeman Hill Mary Beck Roby Freedle WG. Morris Ola Faye Hege Otha Hege S. O. Hege O. Henry Study Club Alma Pick W. D. Clark NM E. B. Craven Katherine Cornell Helen Hayes Ralph Pratt John Ogburn T. C. Washburn Eunice Carolyn James William Carpenter G. W. Carpenter American Legion Hut Betty Blackwelder Martha Lee Brannock Martha Scarborough Barbara Strelitz Mary Ella Rothreck Adele Holman Jackie Rose Annie Martha Crowell Julia Holmes G.S. Williams Jean Smith High School Parent-Teacher Association L. J. Tuttle West Third Avenue Margaret Harald Tuttle High Point Betty Ann Gosnell West Second Street Ant Montjoy Dorothy Burlington Russell Fall J. F. Burkhart Floyd Goodson, Jr Knoxville, Tenn Joe V. Morin Johnny Eager Ventures Broadhurst Paramount Rialto
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