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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1940

Page

7

District DAR Chapters Honor Pages With Formal Dance

The Fourth District Daughters of the American Revolution held a formal dance at the Raton Hotel ballroom with about 300 attendees from High Point, Thomasville, Lexing ton and nearby towns. Pages were led by Basil Freeman and included national and state officers, with committee chairs listed and many local members present.

R R. Pages Raton Hotel Children of the Revolution High Point Boro Thomasville Lexing Basil Freeman A. S. Caldwell J. F. Hayden Alice Caldwell Asher Glenn Pen Faysoux Johnston Springs Ve’ Harman Burlingmal Mra H. M Rosalie Steele Ville H. Belk Od Robbins Charthe Jacqueline Brandi Msboro

Judy Reviewed At A Club Meet

Judy a Southerner Dits the South was reviewed at a club meeting chaired by Mrs. Lamar McCal. The speaker traced a tour from Arlington Virginia through the South to Natchez, highlighting historical shrines and towns along the Mississippi. The discussion noted authorship ties to Alabama and Delta regions and emphasized personal responsibility for improvement under government guidance.

Judy W. F. Freeman Lamar McCal- Parkway Pia Daniels Delta

Slim down safely with Marmola Tablets ad claim

A vintage advertisement promotes Marmola Tablets for weight reduction without strict dieting or heavy exercise. It asserts long market history and broad sales, while noting the product is not a cure and should not diagnose health issues, urging readers to consult a physician and follow package directions.

Women Of Moose Stage Chapter Night Gathering

The focal chapter of the Women of the Moose held another chapter night with Gladys Richardson in charge. The program opened with The Star Spangled Banner, included a ritual talk by Billie Bowman, a tribute to Blanche Walker, piano solos by Walaska Johnson, and talks on faith hope and charity. About 30 attended and Royal Order of Moose members helped with a nine o'clock ritual ceremony, followed by refreshments.

Women of the Moose Gladys Richardson Billie Bowman Blanche Walker Washington, Pa Londonderry Walaska

Thompson Child Observes Birthday

Ennis Mae Thompson celebrated her tenth birthday with a Saturday party at home. Her mother Mrs J E Thompson hosted a small group with assistance from Mrs W M Lee of Durham. After games and refreshments, attendees included Barbara Davis Glenn Russell Billy Leonard Larry Armfield Marie Russell Snodean Lee Jack Armfield Charles Mann Roland Wynne Lee Roger Snyder Darrell Greenwood and Despina Lucas.

Ennis Mae Thompson J. E. Thompson W. M. Lee Durham Barbara Davis Glenn Russell Billy Leonard Larry Armfield Marie Russell Snodean Lee Jack Armfield Charles Mann Roland Wynne Lee Roger Snyder Darrell Greenwood Despina Lucas

Nannie Lou Thorpe Hosts 13th Birthday Party

Nannie Lou Thorpe of 209 Lind say Street celebrated her 13th birthday with a party last evening from 7 30 to 10 at her home. Green and white decorations framed refreshments for guests Faye Dodamead Patricia Pagett Emma Jean Thompson Edith Holmes Hazel Highfill Nancy Parker Annie Lyda Council James Williford Billy Raper Jimmy Raper and Jack Barksdale. Lloyd Thayer, the teacher, attended for refreshments.

Nannie Lou Thorpe Lindsay Street Faye Dodamead Patricia Pagett Emma Jean Thompson Edith Holmes Hazel Highfill Nancy Parker Annie Lyda Council James Williford Billy Jimmy Raper Jack Barksdale Lloyd Thayer Nannie Lou

Thomasville Ladies Host Cootie Party and Club Projects

Mrs. G. E. Crowell hosted a cootie party for the Thomasville Business and Professional Women and guests to raise china and silver for the club’s maid’s school project in the colored school on Church street. Prizes went to Miss Minnie Gilliam and Miss Madeline Hill for dressers scarves. about 45 attendees enjoyed dessert.

Thomasville G. E. Crowell Thomasville Business and Professional Church Street Minnie Gilliam Madeline Hill Crowell Walter F. Newby Johann S. Bach Billy Long Ridge Street Ellen Mae Pegg Madge Peace Dorothea Patterson

Willing Workers Meet Friday at Mrs Eliott Home

The Willing Workers class of the South Main Street M E Church will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs M H Eliott 623 Carter Street with associate hostesses Miss Estelle Elliott M L Fletcher and Miss Maggie Faldenstein. Catherine Gill Bible Class to hold regular monthly business meeting at the home of Mrs Nell Greenwood.

South Main Street M. EK. Church M. H. Eliott Carter Street Estelle Elliott M. L. Fletcher Maggie Fallenstein Catherine Gill Welch Memorial Methodist Church Nell Greenwood

Pollyannas to Be Revealed Promptly at Meeting

Members are urged to attend as Pollyannas will be revealed during the upcoming gathering. The notice emphasizes participation and orderly conduct for a smooth event.

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Social Notes From Local Scene Across Charlotte

Mrs Rufus Chastain of Charlotte formerly of High Point spends the week visiting friends and relatives. Friends of Mr and Mrs O W Forrest are glad to learn they are improving slowly from influenza. Mrs E K Mellvaine of Goldsboro spends the week with her parents at 718 North Main Street. Mrs J D Smith and Mrs Mabel Bloomberg of Bebes Beauty Shop return from Charlotte after a convention and trade show in hair styling. Mrs Anna Goolsby is ill at her daughter Mrs J W Peace’s home 1301 North Main Street. friends regret the news.

G. L. Murr Frank Murr Murr Spring Street H. R. Kyser Nancy Kyser Rocky Mount B. H. Williamson Mollie Snell Myers Street W. W. Rankin F. S. Lambeth High Point Rufus Chastain Charlotte O. W. Forrest E. K. Mellvaine Goldsboro Arthur Ellison North Main Street J. D. Smith Mabel Bloomberg Bebe’s Beauty Shop Anna Goolsby J. W. Peace

P.T.A. Council Plans Benefit Bridge at Sheraton Hotel

Tomorrow night at 8 o clock the High Point Council of Parents and Teachers hosts a benefit bridge party at the Sheraton Hotel ballroom. Prizes have been arranged for and will be awarded, said Mrs. Floyd Wilson, Council president. Reservations may be

High Point Council of Parents and Teachers Spon Tts Sheraton Floyd Wilson

Card party to aid NC Congress of Parents and Teachers event

The notice invites hostesses possibly Mrs Wilson or Mrs E C Bryant to organize a card party with players bringing their own cards. Proceeds support the annual North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers meeting in April hosted locally.

Wilson E. C. Bryant Bridges North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers

Pull the Trigger on Lazy Bowels and Pepsin-ize Stomach

An advertisement promotes Dr. Caldwell's Laxative-Senna with Syrup Pepsin claiming it relieves constipation and stomach discomfort. It argues Pepsin dissolves undigested protein lumps and the Senna laxative wakes lazy bowels, appealing to families and children.

Dr. Caldwell

In a Single Summer Two Flies Spawn Vast Offspring

A claim states that in one summer two flies can produce a family of 5.6 trillion descendants. The statement highlights exponential reproduction but lacks context on species, conditions, or credible sources.

Estimated top speed of a buck deer cited

The source notes an estimate that a buck deer can run up to 55 miles per hour. The figure presents a general speed benchmark without context or attribution to a specific study or region.

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