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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1941

Page

6

BPWC Group To Attend Meeting At Wrightsville Beach

Four members of the High Point BPWC head to Wrightsville Beach for the North Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs meeting running Thursday through Sunday. Officers Miss Rachel Moser Kate Ragan Ruth Lee and Oriana B James will attend the pre convention board meeting and stay through the event. Local members plan to join sessions over the weekend. The Live Y'ers Club meets Thursday at 6 30 for supper and business. Lend-A-Hand and Lucky Y clubs hold Friday and Saturday gatherings at the Y W C A and at one o'clock respectively.

High Point “Business and Professional Women’s Club Wrightsville Beach North Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Rachel Moser Kate Ragan Ruth Lee Oriana B. James Lucky Y Club

Girl Scout Council To Meet Thursday

The June meeting of the High Point Girl Scout Council will convene Thursday June 5 at 10 00 in the morning in the Adams Memorial building at the Y W C A Mrs R A Herring commissioner will preside over routine business and urges full member attendance as important actions will be taken in Greensboro Mrs P P McCain of Sanitarium was installed Saturday as president of the General Alumnae Association of Woman's College UNC at the campus commencement meeting succeeding Mrs Charles E Tomlinson of High Point as head The Y W C A Business and Professional Club will hold its regular dinner meeting at 6 15 tomorrow evening preceded by an executive meeting at 3 30

High Point Girl Scout Council Adams Memorial R. A. Herring Greensboro P. P. McCain The Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A Emerywood Country Club

Bridge Features Social Events At Local Club For June

Emerywood Country Club bulletin outlines June bridge events as summer rules limit activities. Ladies’ duplicate starts tomorrow at 10, with a second June 17 at 10 30, reservations required. Pool opens for summer. golf and tennis ready. Lifeguard Bill Simmons named. midday golf restrictions on Saturdays Sundays to ease crowding. new members listed.

Emerywood Country Club W. E. Oaten Charlotte J. W. Woollen Bill Simmons

Garden Council Meeting Tuesday in High Point

The High Point Council of Garden Clubs will meet Tuesday morning at ten o'clock at the local W. C. A. Members of the council are asked to be present per the president Mrs. R. R. Blackburn.

High Point Council of Garden Clubs

Board Meeting Of C E Union To Be Held Tuesday Night

The High Point Christian Endeavor Union will hold an executive meeting tomorrow night at 7 30 o'clock at the home of Glenn Payne on West Lexington extension.

C.£. Union High Point Christian Endeavor Union Glenn Payne West Lexington

Piano pupils to give recital at First Baptist Church

Mrs Clyde Barksdale’s pupils perform a piano recital in the Sunday School department at the First Baptist Church Tuesday at eight o'clock evening. Miss Zelma Parnell will assist as soprano and patrons are invited. An executive board meeting of the High Point Woman's Club is set for Wednesday at 10 o'clock at the Adams Memorial YWCA.

Margaret Lansdowne Dirigible Shenandoah Zachary Lansdowne John Caswell Clyde Barksdale First Baptist Church Zelma Parnell

Local Christian Endeavorers Hold Weekly Meetings

The Christian Endeavor Society of Deep River Friends Church met last evening with Hilda Paris as leader. Eugene Hood of Greensboro spoke on Temperance after a short song service. Welch Memorial society met Sunday with Lessie Briley leading and Kathleen Cassell, Odel Brown, Luther Medlin discussing Peter the Rock. Artistic music accompanied by Miss Bennison and trio members. Luther Medlin, field secretary, spoke briefly on Miss North Carolina Endeavor.

Christian Endeavor Society of Deep River Friends Church Hilda Paris Eugene Hood Greensboro Joseph Peele Welch Memorial Christian Endeavor Society Lessie Briley Mattie Fowler Peter the Rock Kathleen Cassell Odel Brown Luther Medlin Gospel Tabernacle Ann Boles Eva McMillan Marlene Lowe W. H. Grady The Holy City Miss T. Bennison Ruby Sheaf Mabel Joyner Lois Harrison N. C. Christian Endeavor Union

Miss Blair Presents Pupils In Piano Recital

Miss Florence Blair will present her piano pupils in recital on Tuesday at 8 o clock at the home of Mrs Bertha Sheetz on East Green Street. Relatives and friends of the pupils are extended an invitation to attend. ACE IN HAND Seattle 1 Golfer A R Sayres 145 yard hole in one came the hard way using a right handed club swung with his left hand only.

Florence Blair Bertha Sheetz East Green Street Miss Blair Seattle A. R. Sayres

Social Calendar Highlights From Emerywood Club Events

Tuesday events include an ladies bridge party at Emerywood with Mesdames J T Ryan and Harold Bennett hosting and a luncheon. High Point Council of Garden Clubs meets at YWCA with Mrs R R Blackburn presiding. Business and Professional Club supper at YWCA. Wednesday features Woman's Club executive board at Adams Memorial YWCA. Thursday lists High Point Girl Scout Council meeting at Adams Memorial YWCA, a Family Dinner at Emerywood CC, a bridge session at Emerywood, and the Piedmont Cotillion season finale with Vincent Lopez orchestra at Emerywood CC attracting many out of town guests.

Emerywood Country Club Mesdames J. T. Ryan Harold Bennett High Point Council of Garden Clubs R. R. Blackburn Vincent Lopez

Three YWCA Clubs Open Week's Events Here This Evening

Three YWCA clubs plan meetings at the Adams Memorial building this evening. The Florence Nightingale Supper Club meets at six, followed by the Adams Club and Y's Girls Club with business sessions. Adams will prepare surgical dressings for the Red Cross at seven, with Y's Girls at 7:30 planning summer programs. Tomorrow at 2:15 the Highland Lead-A-Hand Club meets, and at 6:15 the Business and Professional Club holds its June meeting.

Adams Memorial Florence Nightingale Club Adams and Y's Adams Club Red Cross Highland

Weekend visitors and graduations noted in Greensboro

J M DeVane and sister Frances Dickson visited Fayetteville relatives and Greensboro son Reid DeVane a Guilford Sanatorium patient. William Elliott and wife attended daughter Anne Elliott’s graduation at Woman's College where she earned a leadership fellowship for a Michigan summer camp. Other items include Jack Campbell’s Myrtle Beach vacation, Byron Florry in Clarksburg West Virginia, Gordon Gifford’s trip to New York state and Canada, Ruby Heoler’s Washington and Fort Meade visit, Mrs. S V Boone’s critical illness, W A Bivins attending Duke alumnae events, and Fidelis Class meeting at Mrs Fleet Lewis’s home.

J. M. DeVane Fayetteville Frances Dickson Greensboro Reid DeVane Guilford Sanatorium William Elliott Gatewood Avenue Anne Elliott Woman's College Michigan

Church Social BWNAIL ISRAEL LADIES AID MEETS WEDNESDAY

The Ladies Aid Society of B N A I Synagogue will meet Wednesday at 8 30 p m at Mrs Gordon home on Clyde Street with Mesdames Gordon and Ed Layton as associate hostesses. West End T B L O L class will meet this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Iredell Larby 312 Ennis Street. Calvary Class to Meet This Evening Circle four of Calvary Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 at the home of Miss Pauline Vickers 1301 This sell Street.

Bwnail Israel Ladies Aid Ladies’ Aid Society of B'Nai Synagogue Hame Joe Gordon Clyde Street Mesdames H. Gordon Ed Layton West End T. Blol Calvary Calvary Methodist Church Pauline Vickers Thissell Street

Miss Moser Hosts Shower for Mrs. Rich in Randleman

Miss Carmen Moser hosted a miscellaneous shower at her parents home in Randleman honoring Mrs. Robert Rich formerly Geneva Theadgill. Guests included Anna Threadgill Mary Ellen Eddins Rebecca Adam Ruby Smith and others. The event featured red and pink rose buds and refreshments.

Robert Rich Anna Theadgill Rebecca Adam Mary Ellen Eddins Ruby Smith Bernice Hinshaw Mesdames Fannie Brown Ollie Stout Paul Flinchum Randleman Floyd Cox Asheboro

Mt Ebal Church Homecoming Today Near Denton

Mount Ebal Methodist Church three miles east of Denton hosts its annual Home Coming with a 11 o'clock address by Hon Sim A DeLapp Lexington attorney. Central Methodist choir from Denton leads singing. lunch to follow on the ground. Local organizers invite all to attend and celebrate historic camp meetings and revivals.

Denton Mount Ebal Methodist Church Sim A. DeLapp Lexington Central Methodist Choir of Mt. Ebal Church Mt. Ebal Central Methodist George L. Curry

Coiffure Camouflage Turns Short Bobs Glamorous

Short daytime bobs gain evening elegance with false hair pieces called coiffure camouflage. A modified pompadour roll and bangs create formal looks, while long braids and contrasting pieces offer exotic options. Helena Rubenstein promotes varied styles and care tips urge healthy real hair and regular brushing.

Alichla Hartner Helena Rubenstein

Week End Visits Highlight Local Social Scene

Residents and guests filled a busy weekend with family gatherings and social engagements. Austin Workman of Yadkin stayed with his parents as Wilmateen Morris visited High Point friends. Martha Stroup joined her sister at Meredith College Raleigh, and Linda Lomax accompanied by her parents stayed in Jackson. A number of families hosted or attended reunions, musicales, and a birthday picnic. Medical and educational events included a Cleveland trip for doctors Clyall and Clyatt, a White Lake visit for a school group, and a set of local surgical procedures.

Wilmateen Morris High Point Martha Stroup Meredith College Raleigh Wancy Stroup L. C. Covington And Mirs Lena Covington Albemarle Ola Covington Grayson Lomax Linda Albehboro Jackson Lomax Haven Lomax Clegg Covington Jackson Hill C. H. Burns Troy Dorothy Scarboro Pfeiffer College A. L C. F. Clyall Cleveland Ohio Clyatt J. N. Clyatt Memphis Tenn American Medical Association D. M. Sexton B. L. Morris Edward Hill Gertrude Johnson Max Fill W. E. Hill W. FE. Hill C. Bh. Clyall Betty Newson Dors Morris Mary L Ponider Doris Gallimore Sarah Ivy Harrison Don Rea Fedrick Betty Rush Mitchell Mary Frances Mitchell Elna Powell Virginia Snider Mary Alice Franklin Denton High School FE. T. Kearns White Lake J. W. Griffis Jennings Thomasville

Miss Jessie Frazier Earns Degree at Coker College

Hartsville S C June 2 Miss Jessie Frazier of High Point graduates as a social science major among 40 seniors at Coker College last week She was a member of the Coker Glee Club and International Relation Club.

Hartsville S. C Jessie Frazier High Point Coker College Frazier Coker Glee Club International Relation Club

Rivet count tops 350000 for bomber body work

The article notes that more than 350,000 rivets are installed into the airframe of a medium attack bomber, detailing the vast scale of assembly and precision required in the manufacturing process.

Airliner carries about 50 instruments valued at 815000

The model aircraft reported to hold around fifty instruments with a total value near 815000. Ten years earlier transport ships carried fewer than ten instruments valued between 1000 and 2000 dollars.

Phone prank ends with a child’s wild claim

A caller tells Police Lieutenant Daniel P. Barry to send a cop to his house saying a mother is spanking Georgie. Barry questions the claim, and the mother insists the boy is only 12 years old, not 312, and was simply explaining a spanking.

Boston Daniel P. Barry Barry Georgie George

Animal Haven in Kansas City Faces Overcrowding Strain

Mr. Leonard Painter's kindness to animals has created a growing problem. She started with one dog, adopted a stray that appeared hungry, nursed three fledgling robins to full size, and even an alley cat joined with a litter of kittens. Now she has hung out the no vacancy sign.

Animal Haven Kansas GITY Leonard Painter

Judge Parks Haunted by Nightmares and Nighttime Hoofprint

St Paul District Judge Clayton Parks complained to police that nightmares woke him in the night. He found deep hoof marks in his yard, evidence of stray horses using his front as pasture, proving he was not dreaming.

ST. Paul -(-P Clayton Parks

Army Air Corps Logs Over 900000 Flying Hours in 1940

The United States Army Air Corps logged more than 900000 flying hours in 1940, far surpassing 1821 when only 17065 hours were recorded. This shows rapid expansion of air operations and training in the early decades of the century.

United States Army Air Corps Army

Military plane production since 1940

Since 1940 the United States has built about 7,600 military planes.

United States

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BPWC Wrightsville Girl Scout Council Mrs. Tomlinson WCMC Business Club of Ing Kad Puen Rumford Baking Powder Box T Rumford R.1 Sol Washington Outens E. L. Briggs North Hamilton Donald Case, Jr Louise Avenue A. Bruce Conrad Rotary Drive Thomas J. Gold, Jr Hillcrest M. B. Hall English Street M. F. McNeil Tomlinson A. C. Sawyer Club Drive Garden Council Woman's Club Board Y.W. Cla High Point Woman's Club Adams Memorial Y. W. Cla Arcade Amusement Company Deep River Friends Welch Woman's Club YWCA Jack Campbell Myrtle Beach Byron Florry Clarksburg West Va Gordon Gifford New York State Canada Ruby Heoler Ft. Meade Maryland S. V. Boone Carrick Avenue W. A. Bivins Duke University Fidelis Lewis Fleet Lewis Barbee Street New Orleans Mr. Jenkins Kathleen Elkin Atlanta Carolyne Sandlin Old Fort N. C Dale Warren Birmingham Ala Wanda Myers Washington, D. C Jean Ware Kings Mountain Anita Tipping Louise Engbarth Ocean Springs Miss Miss Moser Oscar Beastey American Credit, Inc A. B. Beasley Deland, Fla Mary Gree Lee John B. Stetson University Philip Frazier Philadelphia Mrs. Carl Bell Mrs. Bell Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Central Methodist Church Fva Farr Wade Johnson Howell Harrison Sam Padgett Elwood Deckham New York Wesley Skeen Fort Bragg Val Johnson van Wood and Newell Fort Jackson S. CL Robert Johnson John Lew Wood Kenneth and Raymond Snider Mous Beauty Authority Boone Austin Workman Yadkin Mrs L. E. Workman
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