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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1940

Page

16

Miss Susan Iden Named Executive Secretary in Raleigh

At the North Carolina State Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Raleigh on January 12 Miss Susan Iden was appointed executive secretary succeeding Mrs. J. W. Bunn. Iden, a former Raleigh Times reporter and editor, began work December 1 and will help guide federation affairs while Mrs. Bunn steps back to home duties.

Raleigh North Carolina State Federation of Women’s Clubs Susan Iden State Federation of Women’s Clubs J. W. Bunn Bunn Raleigh Times John D. Robinson Wallace D. D. Carroll Chapel Hill Creasy Proctor Oxford Beddie Strickland High Point P. R. Rankin Mount Gilead T. E. Browne Steadmann Carr Iden Charles Pearce Charlotte Howard G. Etheridge Asheville Chas Pearce Roland Geddie Henry Harris Jack James Marion Wymann Scarborough Lumberton Elizabeth Smith Patrick Healy Robert Warwick Winston-Salem R. L. Gatling Ahoskie Karl Bishopric Spray General Federation Robinson Washington General Federation Board Mayflower Hotel Sadie Orr Dunbar North Carolina N. C N. C. State Capitol Clubwomen of America General Federation of Women’s Clubs Pioneer Club John Sippel Baltimore Pioneer Club Women A. J. Howell Wilmington National Pioneer Federation Raleigh Woman's Club Memorial Auditorium Metropolitan Alexander Kipnis Vinca Milanob Georgia Graves

Bridge Club Socials and Church Group Meet in Randleman

Mrs. Lewis Sutker hosted a bridge club gathering at her High Point Street home in Randleman with three tables and guests from Asheboro and nearby. Prizes went to Mrs. Jack Newlin and visiting guest Mrs. Watson Millikan for high scores, followed by a fruit dessert. The Baptist Women’s circles held a separate meeting at Mrs. Allred’s home discussing The Eternal Purpose of God and Learning to Love the Bible with several members presenting talks and prayers.

Randleman Lewis Sutker Bridge Club High Point Street Watson Millikan Asheboro Loraine Walker Harold Deal Jack Newlin Frank Talley the Baptist Church T. E. Allred R. P. Bell Nell Robbins Neal Dennis Carl Bell H.L. Loflin Women's Missionary Society Young Women's Business Circle T. L. Helms L. C. Bridges Gleaners Winston Street 8. L. Pollock Clyde Tesh T. J. York W. T. Green Emery Perryman Carson Cox

Local social notes and illnesses update

Mrs F R Hicks remains ill with pneumonia at her home 1202 Greenway Drive. Sal Miller and daughter Dot with Burley J Miller and Mrs Ray Childers family visit Charlotte. Bill Price recovering from appendectomy at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Miss Mary Ann Coe visits Salisbury for High Point Salisbury game. Gloria Eiderton Betty Deane Knox visit Frances Joyner in Salisbury for High Point Salisbury game. Mrs W J Bennett ill with influenza. Ruth Butler guest of Mrs Harry L Brockmann in Bristol. J Ernest Davis vacationing in Florida two weeks. Mrs Royster M Tucker recuperating from major Burrus Memorial Hospital operation. Mrs H A White and Mrs O E Mendenhall attend Guilford College tea. Harry Rothrock Jr improving at home after influenza. Mrs Kermit Sloop ill at 1014 Albert Street with ptomaine poisoning. Vitamins from black currants to be produced in Krasnodar Territory Russia.

Mary Ann Coe Salisbury Julia Carter Gloria Eiderton Betty Deane Knox Frances Joyner Royster M. Tucker Edgedale Drive Burrus Memorial Hospital Tucker A. B. Freeman Winston-Salem C. D. Bain Bain Dunn R. H., Archer Altavista Randleman L. C. Pierce Burlington Hosiery Associates Greensboro Blanch Hughes Homer Loflin Loflin Howard Crofts Asheboro Crofts Port Elizabeth S. A Anne Armfield W. J. Farley High Point Homer Harris Asheboro Highway L. W. Lineberry J. D. Robertson L. M. Alistan Sophia Ward Huddleston Harriman A. H. Caviness Mrs. Caviness Duke Hospital Durham

Golden wedding party and local notices in Randleman area

Sunday observances mark Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Routh's 50th anniversary with about 40 relatives. Other items note moves, visits, hospital stays, employee transfers, and local social updates across Greensboro, Asheboro, Altavista, and nearby towns.

Mrs W K McGee Honored At Thomasville Tea

Mrs W K McGee, a recent bride from Wingate and Raleigh, is feted at a Thomasville First Baptist Church Ladies Aid tea hosted at Mrs R G Jennings home on Elliott Drive. About two hundred guests attend, with receiving lines led by Mrs Charles F Lambeth and Mrs Jennings. The event features spring floral arrangements, pastel candles, and coordinated refreshments.

Thomasville W. K. McGee Velma Preslar Wingate and Raleigh Ladies’ Aid Society First Baptist Church Charles F. Lambeth R. G. Jennings Elliott Drive Alvah Boyles Charles F. Finch Jennings C. M. Howell Vann Stringfield Alice Elliott E. W. Cates R. S. Green Vera Dixon Stella Wagner B. E. White Homer Beck J. R. Perryman J. R. Blair T. H. Tomlinson Lois Johnson Mary Johnson Lambeth Ada Long Eunice Reese Mary Lou Ellis Ruth Thomason Betsy Brooks McGee Charles Stone W. E. Tomlinson L. E. Teague Deuce of Clubs Peggy Hite Salem Street

Sechriest-Swing Bride in Lexington and Club Meeting

Miss Margaret Sechriest became the bride of Robert G. Swing on January 13 at Hedrick Grove parsonage with Rev. Charles E. Hiatt officiating. The Sorosis club held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Don A. Walser in Hillcrest with a program on North Carolina colleges and universities led by Mrs. J. Frank Spruill.

Sechriest Lexington Sorosis Club Margaret Sechriest Robert G. Swing Hedrick Grove Parsonage Charles E. Hiatt Don A. Walser Hillcrest W. F. Brinkley North Carolina Colleges and Universities J. Frank Spruill Brinkley Spruill James Breece W. B

Children’s Home Pupils Present Play Tonight

The High Point Children's Home boys and girls present The Gift in the basement auditorium of First Methodist Church at 7 30 p m directed by Mrs E A Lamb. A girl’s chorus provides special music and the play has drawn favorable reception at other state churches.

First Methodist Church High Point Children’s Home E. A. Lamb

Mrs Grant to Speak at Little Chapel Today

Mrs L L Grant will speak at the Little Mission near the J P Rawley farm this afternoon at 2 30 for parents in the community. All are invited to attend.

L. L. Grant Little Mission J. P. Rawley

Four Alarm Fire Warms Baltimore by Two Degrees

A four alarm blaze in Baltimore warmed the city by about two degrees today. Thermometers near the customs house across from the fire captured the rise. The weather bureau confirmed the small temperature increase as the fire raged.

Baltimore Weather Bureau Customs House

Calvin Delbert Bates Born at Burrus Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs D B Bates announce the birth of their son Calvin Delbert Bates at Burrus Memorial Hospital on January 17 Mother and baby reside at their Cleveland Street home The article notes that in 1939 US airlines flew 52 million miles carrying about 1.5 million people without a serious accident or forced landing

Calvin Delbert Bates Bob) Bates Calvin Delbert Burrus Memorial Hospital Cleveland Street United States

AAUW To Hear Dr Duffey Monday

Dr Elizabeth Duffey of Woman's College Greensboro will speak on Mental Hygiene to the local AAUW branch at 7 30 Monday evening. The meeting, hosted by Mrs R I Quigley at 1108 Westwood, invites eligible members to attend with advance notice.

Elizabeth Duffey Woman's College Greensboro American Association of University Women R. I. Quigley Westwood

Wesley Memorial supper Thursday announced by Circle No 1

A Wesley Memorial Church notice invites the public to a supper Thursday from 5 30 to 7 30 p m served by Circle No 1 of the Woman's Missionary Society. A nominal plate charge applies. Oyster and chicken salad with dessert will be offered.

Wesley Memorial Church Circle No. 1 Woman's Missionary Society

Spring fashions from New York forecast lively 1940 styles

Report from F. E. Harllee of Harllee's Inc describes a strong New York market with enthusiastic buyers and firm prices. Key trends include Shiaparelli and Piguet innovations, waist emphasis via set-in bands, knee-covering skirts, varied pockets, high necklines, and coquettish hats. Turbans to remain prominent with new trims.

New York New York City F. E. Harllee Harllee’s Inc Schiaparelli Piguet

First Birthday Milestone for Doris Chambers

Doris Amelia Chambers turns one today, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Chambers of 335 Ennis Street. The feature photo by Stone Studio shows a wide smile and a bow in her hair with a marmotte style neck, as fashion notes anticipate a spring of navy and cadet blues, greys and tans.

Doris Amelia Chambers J. D. Chambers Ennis Street Stone Studio Navy

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Federation Quality Shoe Store S. Main ST Mrs. Lewis Sutker G. A.’s of the Baptist Church Lecy Allen Curtis F. R. Hicks Greenway Drive Sal Mrs. Burley J. Miller Dot Ray Childers Bill Price W. J. Bennett Ruth Butler Bristol, Va Harry L. Brockmann Dr. Brockmann Fairway Drive J. Ernest Davis Florida Miami Lakeland H. A. White O. E. Mendenhall Guilford College Marion Boehlert Maud Prentice Artau Harry Rothrock, Jr Adams Street Krasnodar Russia Harriette Robbins J. F. Routh J. Roy Proctor Mesdames R. L. McDonald Z. P. Long N. A. Gibbs John Crowell Broadus Wilson Evelyn Harris Spinsters’ Club Guilfora Street Bessie Newby Odessa Templeton Doris Clemmons Lucille Tesh Iris Black Evelyn Allison Janie Parrish Carl Harris Chester Myers Owenee Everhart Tommy Peacock Bill Crews W. T. Harris Holleen Wright Willie Mae Daisy Fuller Hall Joh Hall Blackstone College Blackstone Carolina Club North South Carolina Minnie Hargrave J. M. Hart Park View Apartments Hart R. E. Shepherd G. W. Fowler Sallie Norman H. G. Allen Allen Hayden Hooper Oscar Richardson Richardson Bessie Hunt D.S. Sheloff Mamie Sheloff W. F. Sparger Sheloff John Craver W. L. Cripliver Joe Holman A. E B. Brannock American Legion Auxiliary C. V. Wood John Bame Silas Everhart Ways and Means Minnie Layden Amelia Brown Nuito Nurito Billy Bruce Sam W. Bruce Richardson Street Dr. Duffey Wesley Memorial Polly SAS Ruud Ruud Gas Duke Power CO South Main Street
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