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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1940

Page

6

Local BPWC Club Elects Delegates To State Meet

Delegates to the state convention of Business and Professional Women's clubs at Blowing Rock June 13 16 were elected by the Guilford County BPWC chapter. Elected were Miss Feral Green Pearl Bumgarner and Mrs Gladys Stainback with alternates Miss Carrie McGirt Annette Stowe Alta Chamelin Eleanor Curran and Mrs Katherine Shipman. Mrs Oriana B James retiring president and Miss Rachel Moser new president attend by virtue of their offices. Mrs Bessie Smith named recording secretary. The session featured an outdoor hamburger supper shuffleboard horseshoes and softball followed by dessert at the nurses home. One new member Miss Hannah Kellam and 21 others plus five visitors attended.

Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Blowing Rock Guilford County Sanatorium Feral Green Pearl Bumgarner Gladys Stainback Carrie McGirt Annette Stowe Alta Chamelin Eleanor Curran Katherine Shipman Oriana B. James Rachel Moser Bessie Smith Ernestine Melton Hannah Kellam M. D. Bonner Rena Henry Sue Baldwin Virginia Fox Evelyn Ballantine

Initial Summer Bridge for Ladies at Emerywood Club

Bi weekly bridge party for Emerywood Country Club ladies held at the clubhouse in the morning inaugurating the Summer program. Seven tables played in the ladies lounge with Mesdames Mendenhall Mitchell and W E Mitchell as hostesses. Mrs Hal A Davis won the prize and about twenty five luncheon guests attended including many visitors and club members from Charlotte Monroe Rockford and others.

Emerywood Country Club Mesdames KE KE. Mendenhall, Jr W. E. Mitchell Hal A. Davis

Eight Tables In Play At Auxiliary Benefit Party

Eight tables of bridge were in play last night at the American Legion Auxiliary benefit card party at the Coca Cola Bottling plant on Washington Street. High score prize a pink ware pitcher went to Mrs. Lewis. five draw prizes were given. Cookies and iced drinks followed. Mrs. Effie Harrison led arrangements with committee members Mrs. Jacobs Burris and Mrs. R. R. Blackburn. Funds support the state region and auxiliary convention to be held here June 23, 24, 25.

American Legion Auxiliary Coca- Cola Washington Street

Hour Changed For Washington Council Meet

All officers and members of Washington Council No. 4 Daughters of America are urged to meet Thursday night at 310 North Main Street. The hour will be 7 p.m. instead of 7 30.

Washington Council No. 4, Daughters of America North Main Street Woman's Missionary Society of the Archdale Methodist Church G. L. Miller Walter Davis Clay Lambeth

Camera Craft Club Cancels Tomorrow Night Meeting

The Camera Craft Club cancels tomorrow evening’s meeting due to local high school commencement activities. The next gathering is planned for Thursday at 7 30 PM at Hill's Photo Service on Washington Street.

Camera Craft Club Hill's Photo Service Washington Street

Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings And Events

Wednesday events include Junior Red Cross at Sheraton Hotel with Mrs James S Moffitt chairing 5 PM Family Service Bureau board at Community Chest rooms South Main 6 30 PM Altrusa executive board at retiring president Mrs C H Cad dell home. Thursday Girl Scout Council at Y W C A North Main plan summer camp. Friday 7 30 PM recital and graduating exercises Mrs W G Kirkman Bay Street School auditorium. Saturday 7 PM to midnight Poole dance Emerywood Country Club for fifth wedding anniversary.

Red Cross Sheraton Hotel James S. Moffitt Family Service Bureau Board South Main Street Altrusa Club C. H. Caddell Girl Scout Council North Main Street W. G. Kirkman Bay Street James W. Poole Emerywood Country Club

Thomasville Garden Club Hosts Meeting and Wedding News

Mrs. Nat Walker hosted the Thomasville Garden club with Mesdames Pegg and Wrenn assisting. New officers were elected and the year’s project is City Beautification. Several social notices mention guests, travels, and upcoming weddings in Thomasville and nearby towns.

Thomasville Garden Club Nat Walker Thomasville Elizabeth Pauline Walker

Bride-Elect Miss Loraine Davis Feted At Bingo Party

Mrs. Edward Leyton hosted a bingo gathering at her Woodrow Avenue home to honor Miss Loraine Davis of Philadelphia, bride-elect of next month to wed Aaron Pliskin of Thomasville. About fifty guests from High Point, Thomasville and nearby cities attended, with prizes and wedding pattern crystals awarded.

Edward Leyton Woodrow Avenue Loraine Davis Philadelphia Aaron Pliskin Thomasville Miss Davis Charles Davis J. Pliskin Leyton Crystal

Miss Helen English Weds F B Nelson in Greenville

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Helen Verona English and Francis Benton Nelson, both of High Point, solemnized yesterday afternoon at Christ Episcopal Church Greenville. The couple left for Lookout Mountain Tennessee and will reside at 121 Thurston Street.

Helen Verona English Francis Benton Nelson High Point Greenville S. C Christ Episcopal Church Robert T. Phillips Lookout Mountain Tennessee Thurston Street Nelson Floyd English Anderson Myrtle N. Bull Greensboro Benton Nelson Grace Flower Shop

LOCAL NOTES ON RESIDENTS AND VISITS

Marion York recovers at home on East Burton Street extension after a Monday bicycle fall left her with a compound fracture of the arm. Mrs. A. M. Voncannon’s friend at 213 Ward Street is severely burned at home Friday. Ruth Moffitt from Orlando arrives to spend the summer with her mother on North Main Street. Mr. and Mrs. John Pocholec visit Pound Virginia relatives for a few days, planning to return by May 25. Benny Ray Pocholec, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Miller, born May 28 at Trinity Route One. Bill Rogers of 1202 Ragan Street shows gradual improvement after a Saturday automobile accident near Siler City. Louise Edwards of Blaine Avenue, after a serious operation at Guilford General Hospital, is improving but cannot receive visitors yet. Mary Alderman Smith leaves for Davidson College for the Presbyterian Young People’s League conference. Sara Sears of Woman’s College Greensboro returns home for summer with Herman C. Sears at Pickett Farm, joined by schoolmate Barbara Peele of Springfield Massachusetts for a week.

Harvey Harries Jacksonville Fla Isabel Boyles Miss Boyles Roy Bernard Harris High Point Harris W. B. Murphy Raleigh and Snow Hill J. C. Anman West Main Street Ray Hoover Patsy Ann Newton Hoover W. F. Rader J. S. Green Charles Finch Myrtle Beach D. C Sue Pearle Finstrom Burbank Calif Robert Rapp Bobby Jerome S. C Margaret Jones North Wilkesboro Amanda Wall Robert Gloff Knoxvile Rankin R. K. Farrington Johnstown Marion York East Burton Street Ruth Moffitt Orlando, Fla H. A. Moffitt North Main Street Louise Edwards Blaine Avenue Guilford General Hospital Sara Sears Woman's College Greensboro Herman CD. Sears Pickett Farm Barbara Peele Springfield Mass

Business Girls Hear Report On Social Agencies Meeting

Twenty eight members attended the weekly supper meeting of the Business and Professional Girls club of the YWCA at the Adams Memorial YWCA on North Main Street. Miss Helen Deans chaired. birthdays for Mrs Ruth Hayes and Miss Gladys Hall were celebrated with corsages and a birthday cake. The program included a report on the High Point Council of Social Agencies by Miss Lillian Marlowe and a nominating committee was formed with Gladys Hall as chair.

Business and Professional Girls’ Club Adams Memorial North Main Street Helen Deans Ruth Hayes Gladys Hall High Point Council of Lillian Marlowe Ina McAdams Gladys Ellington

Golf women lead at Sedgefield and Emerywood trends

The article highlights women golfers at Sedgefield and Emerywood Country Club. It notes frequent play, common hazards at Waterloo and the eighteenth, and various players and clubs preparing for the President's Cup. It also blends gardening and local society anecdotes with fashion and beauty trends.

City C E Union Board Plans For Convention At Elon

The High Point Christian Endeavor Union met at the First Methodist Church with Bill Wall presiding. Plans were made for the state convention at Elon College June 13 to 16. High Point will conduct the vesper service Friday, join Burlington’s parade Saturday, and host a banquet with a unique display. Local C E members expect to attend.

City C. E. Union Board Elon High Point Christian Endeavor Union First Methodist Church Bill Wall Christian Endeavor Eton College High Point Union Burlington C. BE

Beta Sigma Phi Plans Thursday Outing And Picnic

Mu chapter Beta Sigma Phi completed plans for an old time day ride and picnic supper for tomorrow evening at their Monday Sheraton Hotel meeting with Miss Josephine Gibson presiding. Beach and house parties in July were discussed but decisions postponed. The evening program, Etiquette, featured several members offering etiquette tips. Nine members attended.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Sheraton Hotel Josephine Gibson

Duck Club Plans Summer Social and Trip Details

The Duck Club met at Sedgefield last evening to discuss grounds beautification and several summer events. Owen Ritchie presided and outlined an all day trip on June 23 to Fairstone Park and a vacation beach party. A World’s Fair committee representative presented trip details to the event.

Duck Club Sedgefield Owen Ritchie Fairstone Park McCoy

Stedmans Move From Ro Ella Apartments to Greenway Drive

Mr and Mrs Robert Stedman move today from the Ro Ella Apartments to 1105 Greenway Drive where they will make their home.

Robert Stedma Roella Apartments Greeway Drive

Evening social with Bryant and Bill Horney hosts

Bryant and Bill Horney hosted the evening serving refreshments to about thirty members who enjoyed dancing and ping pong as extra entertainment.

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Madeline Hoover Bpwc Club Emerywood Club Phil Warner Tom Brown Elliott Wood Mesdames Walton and Connor Charlotte Ramona Redman Frances A Betty Lou Warner Rachel Hunt Colgate Soaps Palmolive Klee Medi Carolina Food Store English Street Washington Council Stainback’ladies' Apparel Shop Helen English F. B. Nelson A. M. Voncannon Ward Street John Pocholec Pound Johnnie Miller Bennie Ray Trinity Route One Bill Rogers Ragan Street Siler City Mary Alderman Smith Davidson College Presbyterian Young People’s League Archdale Methodist First Baptist R.” A Royal Ambassadors of the First Baptist Church Highway Ten A YWCA Adams Club Saunders Anne Lockridge Betty Hastings Winston-Salem Florence Nightingale Leta Anderson By Fay Waterloo Laurance Ingram Margaret Tom Marlowe Lib Hilsey Ayers Edna Valette Harris Margaret Bryant Harriet Wood Thelma Cooper Billy Saunders Adele Rankin Bonie Wall Peggy Merrilees Della Campbell LaVerne Wood Alice Poole Lucy Jo Abels Doris Everhart Val Fascue Carolyn Ehlers Mildred Chappell Ferndale Zurich Italy Washington United States Sheraton Montyle Rose Bob Amos Virginia Perry May Lou Mrs. Kline Jewel Alice Lee Col Beta Sigma Phi Mrs. Stedman Greenway Lydia E. Pinkham Helene Curtis Croquignole Cor. Wash. & Main S. Arrid The American Institute of Laundering Arrid Bulova Rona Goddess of Time Ais Pha Tate Jeweler
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