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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1941

Page

6

Election of New Officers at Altrusa Meeting

The Altrusa Club elected Mary Lou Rothrock president to succeed Jessie May Young at the Sheraton Hotel. New officers include Madeline Hoover vice president Maria Brockmann secretary Mary Harrelson treasurer and Gilbert Muse McCaskill and Marie Hargett as board members. A club quiz highlighted the meeting with Lois Welborn winning a handkerchief prize. Plans for a picnic on Tuesday June 24 were discussed after the 6:30 dinner.

Focal Altrusa Club Sheraton Mary Lou Rothrock Jessie May Young Alice Dickerson Madeline Hoover Maria Brockmann Mary Harrelson Gilbert Muse McCaskill Mariel H. Hargett Marie Caddell Lois Welborn Miss Young Marie C. Handlen Bryce Commercial College Allusa Aliss Young

Altrusa Dinner and Picnic Plans Announced

Altrusa chapters will hold a garden dinner at Mrs Mary Lou Rothrocks home 208 Woodrow Avenue on the regular meeting date with Mrs Rothrock chairing arrangements for the picnic Plans also feature plans to attend the International Association of Altrusa Clubs convention in Roanoke Virginia next month with Second District clubs as hostess

Mary Lou Rothrock Woodrow Avenue Alrs. Rothrock Roanoke

Monarch Auxiliary Meets At Home Of Mrs Glenn Brown

Monarch Auxiliary met at Mrs. Glenn Browns home 506 Steele with ten members present. Miss Ella Lou Taylor provided a musical program including I Dream of Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair Lotus Flower Romance Water Boy. Business discussed and plans made for a luncheon at Asia Restaurant next Wednesday honoring Mrs E Z Jones moving to Burlington.

Glenn Brown Monarch Steele Ella Lou Taylor Miss Taylor Jeannie Foster Schumann Sibelius Robinson Asia E. Z. Jones Burlington

Miss Robertson Hosts Parents Birthday Dinner

Dorothy Robertson honored her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Robertson at their Greensboro route three home on Sunday June 8 driving a large surprise birthday dinner. A noon meal was served and many friends stopped by to extend greetings to the couple on their birthday.

Dorothy Robertson D. R. Robertson Greensboro

Frank Barfield Elected Head of N C Association

Hickory June 1 The North Carolina Association of Commercial Organization elected Frank Barfield of Union its president yesterday and set Raleigh as the 1942 meeting site. Directors include James Coad Tickory Fred Allen Hendersonville and Jim Butler Goldsboro. Barfield was formerly connected with the High Point Enterprise.

Hickory North Carolina Association Comercial Organization Secretari Frank Barfield Xinion Raleich John

Garden Party At Tomlinson Home Inspires Summer Club Plans

Members of the High Point Arden Club gathered yesterday at Mrs. H. Tomlinson’s Hillcrest Drive home for the annual garden party. A brief business session preceded the garden soiree, with tentative plans for next year outlined by Mrs. A. S. Parker. Guests included Mrs. Stanley Davis and Mrs. Millholland, Mrs. Gallagher, and four members-at-large. music by Dol Lewis, Sarah Risch, and Sarah Serugeys complemented the floral setting.

High Pointarden Club G. Hearns J. W. Hartiss A. S.arker Jomnine ‘Tomlinson June Parker Dol Lewis Sarah Charles Risch Sarah Serugeys Club Mesdames H. A. White J. Elwood Cox L. J. Diffee W. B. McEwen Stanley Davis Herman Robinson G. L. Millholland Statesville Phillip Callagher Massachusetts Millholland Gallagher

League Hears Explanation Of Federal Housing Project By Waynick

The June meeting of the Junior Service League featured C M Waynick, chairman of the Federal Housing Board, explaining the project as part of an educational course. He outlined the aims, requirements, and four objections while noting the local plan to provide 250 white and 200 colored homes at nominal rents. The league voted $220 for the city health department contraceptive program and received reports from committee chairs. The meeting began at 10:30 after the board session.

Junior Service League Dams Memorial Y. W. C. A Wasapus M. Waynick Federal Housing Board Education Committee C. T. Ingram, Jr Everett Marsh Federald Econd Wasynick League

Mrs Woodlief Presents Mooseheart Program Night

Mrs Elva Woodlief chairs the Mooseheart Committee to sponsor a Mooseheart Night at the Moose hall. The program features talks on the Mooseheart Home in Illinois and speeches by local graduates now residing here, with a Chains dancing school act. A supper follows Friday at High Point City Lake.

Mooseheart Committee Elva Woodlief Moose Hall

Social calendar items recount club events for Wednesday

The Good Will Garden Club will skip its garden tea at Mrs. W A Davis Woodrow Avenue for members and invited guests. Mesdames W J Frazier and J N McCrary host the Social Arts Club at the former home on Montieuw Avenue with a luncheon 6 to 7 30 p. m. The Thursday family night dinner at the club requires reservations.

Good Will Garden Club W. A. Davis Woodrow Avenue

Eastern Star names slate at final Asheville session

At the North Carolina grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star final business session in Asheville on June 1, Miss Bessie Gaddy of Raleigh was elected worthy grand patron and Hawley C. Cobb of Wadesboro was named worthy grand patron. Gaddy succeeds Mrs. Leola M. Byerly and Cobb succeeds John L. Orr. The meeting, opening Monday, ends tonight with installation by Mrs. Mamie Lancer of Florida.

Asheville Bessie Gaddy Raleigh Wingz Hawley C. Cobb Wadesboro North Carolina Order of the Eastern Star Gaddy Leola M. Byerly Cobb John L. Orr Bryson City Mamie Lancer Florida General

Tuesday Evening Garden Club Annual June Picnic

The Tuesday Evening Garden Club held its annual June picnic at the Taylor Cabin east of James town with about 35 members and guests. A luncheon was spread under the trees and a brief devotional was read by Mrs. AL EL Frazier before meat was served. In the afternoon a brief business meeting followed with program plans for the coming year accepted by the club.

Taylor Cabin Jamestown AL EL Frazier Chub

Musical Art Club Announces Young Artists Program

The Musical Art Club will present its annual Young Artists program Monday evening at Emerywood Country Club. Mrs. H D Sears leads the event featuring local students from area schools and several home from college. Miss Virginia Frank will supervise, with the meeting starting at the usual hour.

The Musical Art Club Emerywood Country Club H. D. Sears Virginia Frank

Rebecca Ann Boroughs Born Here June 7

Mr and Mrs Darius Boroughs of 803 English Street announce the birth of a daughter Rebecca Ann on June 7 at their home Leominster. This child joins siblings and adds to the Boroughs family.

Rebecca Ann Boroughs Darius Boroughs English Street Rebecca Ann

Church Social and Faith Groups Hold Meetings

The Wesleyan Service Guild held its monthly meeting on Mrs. R. B. Moore’s lawn with 40 members and seven visitors. Devotional theme was Prayer led by Mrs. A. M Richardson, followed by readings and songs. A social hour and refreshments concluded the event. Other notices include the Willing Workers Class gathering at Mrs. Briles’ Archdale home, the Elizabeth Albright Bible Class meeting at the Dixie clubroom, and Archdale Methodist Church Woman's Society program featuring missionary Gray G. McIntyre returning from China.

Service Guild Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church R. B. Moore Gatewood Avenue Frank Mabrey J. L. Shaw Mary Wall A. M Richardson Elizabeth Albright Ward Street Methodist Church Dixie Archdale Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Archdale Methodist Church Gray G. McIntyre China

Flag Day Program Held by DAR at Emerywood Club

The Alexander Martin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a closing summer meeting at Emerywood Country Club with a program on Our Flag and Education Among the Indians. Reg ent Mrs. N S Stirewall chaired. New members Mrs Bert Kirkman and Mrs Lester Peacock were welcomed. Refreshments followed.

Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution Emerywood Country Club N. S. Stirewall G. D. Bostian Quigley DAR Washington P.W. Flagge Bert Kirkman Lester Peacock Mesdames M. J. Wrenn David T. Yow Minnie P. Vail Clair Conner L. G. Robichaus Grover Kester A. E. Tate

Miss Nash and Browne Host Coffee Feting Mrs Leon Chidester

Miss Unity Nash and Miss Lucille Browne co hosted a morning Coffee at 3135 Otteray Drive for Mrs Leon Chidester formerly Miss Anni Laurie Moss. Guests called from ten to twelve enjoyed coffee and dainties served by the honoree’s sisters and Miss Thelma Moss with yellow daisies, feverfew, blue tapers and blue and gold styling throughout.

Leon Chidester Anni Laurie Moss Unity Nash Lucille Browne Otteray Drive Nash and Browne Chidester Thelma Moss J. R. Moss Blanche Bernice Moss M. W. Nash Nash

Visits Net Ruth Adams: Hamlet guest with Unity Nash in Hamlet

Ruth Adams of Hamlet is due tomorrow for a brief visit hosted by Miss Unity Nash at 315 Otteray Drive. Dr. O F Stewart Jr left for Anniston Alabama after his father O F Stewart Sr became seriously ill. Mrs C S Jowers returned home from Timmonsville South Carolina after her father T A Twilley died there last week. Pat Hackney, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bunn Hackney, had a tonsillectomy at Burrus Clinic and is recovering at home 230 Woodrow Avenue. Bobby Harvey, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Harvey, moved home from Burrus Memorial Hospital after breaking his arm.

Ruth Adams Hamlet Unity Nash Otteray Drive Woodrow Avenue Bobby Harvey Ernest Harvey Greensboro Road Burrus Memorial Hospital

Miss Courtney Is Hostess To Octo Club

The Octo Club met at the Gibson Clubroom with Miss Barbara Courtney as hostess. Bridge high score won by Mrs. Charles McClung who received a manicure set. low score went to Mrs. John Ingram who got novelty soap. Members and hostess guests listed. ice cream and cake refreshments served.

Octo Gibson Barbara Courtney Charles McClung John Ingram Mesdames Bill Snotherly Arthur Dickens Richard Aycock Sara Howerton Lucille Poe Luly Lane Sturdivant Hazel Wright Peggy Craig Blanche McAdams

Mrs Sidney Gayle Pupils Hold Spring Recital For Audience

Mrs Sidney Gayle presented her piano students in an annual spring musicale at Emerywood Country Club before about a hundred friends and relatives. The dozen performers offered modern and popular numbers with classical pieces while Bob Gayle sang two selections and played Griffes Scherzo. Students included Virginia Perry Becky Wall Dot Lewis Millicent Marsh Bill Cooper Aida Ingram Betty Blades Spearman Shirley Redding Sarah Coe Hunsucker and Meredith Clark Slane.

Sidney Gayle Emerywood Country Club Bob Gayle Gayle Handel Man River Kern Griffes

Randolph County Clubs Feature Canning In June

In Asheboro on June 1 the Randolph County home demonstration clubs begin June meetings featuring canning demonstrations by Miss Della Stroupe. The New Hope club met Tuesday at New Hope school with Mrs. B. H. Sexton as hostess, followed by Seagrove group gathering Wednesday at Mrs. W. V. Redding’s home. Thursday’s Farmer Club meets at the Farmer school with hostesses Mrs. J. C. Delk Mrs. Louise Arnold and Mrs. L. C. Fillott. Canning and preserving fruit and vegetables is the topic.

Asheboro Randolph County Della Stroupe New Hope Club New Hope School B. H. Sexton Seagrove W. V. Redding Farmer Club Farmer School J. C. Delk Louise Arnold L. C. Filliott

Mrs. Marsh Speaks To Double M Club at YWCA

Mrs. Everett Marsh addressed the biweekly Double M Club meeting at the YWCA on the theme Streamlining Our Minds. She urged lifelong study and daily reading, noting learning capacity from ages 22 to 50 and calling for varied weekly reading material. Hostesses Mrs. Boyd Cummings and Mrs. Hen Bell greeted attendees.

Double Club Y. W. C. A. Yestered Everett Marsh Eaker Wostesses Boyd Cummings Hen Bell Mesdames G. W. Pleasants, Jr Julian Lindsey Fred Mundy Reorae Davis Edward Grimsey Grimsley

Miss Baker Weds Robt. G. Smith In Simple Vows

Mrs. N. H. Baker announces the marriage of Mildred Doris Baker to Robert Grant Smith on a Saturday in June 1941 at the First Church of God in Darlington South Carolina. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. L. Calloway in the presence of family and friends. The couple will reside with the bride's mother at 802 Thissell Street.

Irs N. H. Baker This Sell Street Mildred Doris Robert Grant Smith Darlington S. C H. L. Calloway Church of God Mr. Smith T. V. Smith Thissell Street

Birth of John William Maness Near Archdale

Mr and Mrs John M Maness announce the birth of a son John William on Monday June 9 at their home near Archdale The mother Miss Treva Presneti is formerly Miss Treva Presneti.

Murs Joh. M. Maness John William Archdale Murs. Maness Treva Presneti

Ridge and Therre announce births at Guilford General

Mr and Mrs Charles Ray Ridge announce the birth of a daughter Brenda Ray on Tuesday June 19 at Guilford General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Howard Therre announce the birth of a son Howard Wayne on June at Guilford General Hospital.

Charles Ray Ridge Brenda Ray Guilford General Hospital Howard Therre Howard Wayne

Fifty-Fifty Enrollment Report Belies Counting Error

In Poplar Bluff Mo school officials verified the total enrollment of grade school children finding identical counts for boys and girls. The official tally read 1,679 boys and 1,679 girls.

Poplar Bluff

Garden Council Called Meeting Tomorrow At Adams Memorial

The High Point Council of Garden clubs will hold a called meeting tomorrow at 10:00 AM at the Adams Memorial W. A. building. Mrs. R. R. Blackburn, council president, urged every club representative to attend to discuss closing summer activities.

High Point Council of Garden Clubs Adams Memorial R. R. Blackburn

Canning Demonstration Scheduled At Asheboro Church

This month Miss Stroupe will lead practical demonstrations at each meeting place. A Monday morning 10 oclock canning demo at First Methodist Church in Asheboro will feature Miss Minnie McTeer from a fruit jar company showing fruit and vegetable canning. Attendees include women from home demonstration clubs welfare workers home economists school lunch supervisors and farm security families. The event is sponsored by Russ Stroupe and Miss Lucy Rice.

Stroupe First Methodist Asheboro Minnie McTeer Russ Stroupe Lucy Rice Farm Security Bureau

Experiments With Small Air Planes Claim Easy Learning

Experiments are conducted with several small aircrafts boasting safety factors superior to prior records. Proponents say this could allow the average person to learn to fly in a very short time.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Monarch Auxiliary Miss Robertson WN. C. Association Mr. Barfield Connect 2 Th High Point Enterprise Tomlinson Home Eague C. M. Waynick Lydia Mrs. Woodlief Mooseheart Moffitt’s North Main Street C. E D.A.R Emerywood Club Mrs Miss Courtney Octo Club Eastern Star High Point City Lake Park C. E. Harbinson Masonic Temple Ida Kimble Christiana Snider Order of Rainbow Girls High Point College Miss Baker Robt. G. Smith John William Maness Garden Council Meet Teethina Columbus Oleas, Ghcuy Bread Robertson’s Bakery, Inc Laudarus Ambrose Heaven Augustine Mase Little Stories J. W. Sechrest & Son High Point, N. C Putton Oxford Cline Shop Salete
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