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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

6

Pane Legion Auxiliary Opens 20th Annual Meeting Here

The Pane Legion Auxiliary opens its twentieth annual state convention at West Memorial Church with national head speaker urging loyalty and civic duty. Edwin Hayes of Chicago and Mrs Corwith address the gathering on child welfare and defense, while sessions include officer nominations and regional caucuses.

Pane Legion Auxiliary Nat'l William Swith New York American Auxiary Corwith Herbert B. Taylor Dunn Legion Leon America Corith Weaver Mann Newton Sion Unior Emerywood Country Lab Ann William Corwith Rockville Center N. Y North Carolina Department American Legion Auxiliary Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Girls State Held At University Of North Carolina

The department notes a successful Girls State program held June 16 21 at Woman's College UNC aimed at leadership training. Reports from district committeewomen and national officers highlighted area work and the Area C rehabilitation conference. A large convention agenda included numerous committees and a 385 voting strength.

Girls’ State Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Girls’ State Commission H. L. Swain Williamston J. B. Edwards Wilmington N. L. Alcocke Rocky Mount J. P. Mercer Elizabeth City Department Americanism The American Legion Auxiliary Frank White Lenoir Department Constitution D. D. Arden High Point R. L. McMillan Raleigh Garden of North Carolina William Corwith Weaver Mann State Garden Clubs Allen Luther Asheville Fayetteville W. R. Absher North Wilkesboro Wiley Pickens Lincolnton Joe L. McCrary Lexington John T. Totten Hickory J. C. Crone Goldsboro Arelia Adams Newton Paul G. Noell Charlotte L. Bruce Gunter Fuquay Springs Chapel Hill Lee P Frans Wilson Warlick Minnie Layden V. Conyers Greensboro Lee P. Frans V. Nettles Mann Stirewall B. W. Kirkman Harry Pleming L. W. Flythe Bruce Carraway Erline Thomas Merhige R. R. Blackburn I. T. Mann W. J. Bennett C. A. York

Social calendar offerings and civic events in High Point

Monday events include area dinners caucuses for nominations and a dance for American Legion groups at Wesley Memorial Church and High Point College Gym. Tuesday features a garden tea for Auxiliary delegates, a progressive Altrusa dinner, and Elva Grissom events. Wednesday hosts a YWCA membership tea, Thursday brings a bridge party for Elva Grissom and her groom elect. Open house Friday honors the bride-elect Elva Grissom.

Wesley Memorial Church Sons of the American Legion Junior Legion American Legion Auxiliary High Point College Legio Auxiliary Legionnaires National Guard Shirley Smith Winston-Salem High Point TY. W Alexander Martin J. F. Hayden East Washington Street Altrusa Club Maria Brockmann Fairway Drive Alice Dickerson Lindsay Street Mary Lou Rothrock Woodrow Virginia Bennett H. P

We the Women by Ruth Millett advocates hardening youth for national defense

The piece argues Americans have enjoyed an easy life and lax adulthood but warns tougher nations may force compulsory military training. It envisions camps and broad military training to prepare youth as defenders, noting college youths lack readiness while other countries’ youths may be better prepared.

Ruth Millett Mama Papa Roosevelt America

Alpha Theta Psi Fetes Bride-Elect

The Alumnae Association of the Alpha Theta Psi Sorority will entertain Miss Helen Raper at a party this evening before her summer marriage to Basher Wall of Statesville. The event at Mrs. Nathan Napier’s Greensboro road home starts at 7:30 with Mrs. John Jennings as associate hostess.

Alpha Theta Psi Sorority Helen Raper Basher Wall Statesville Nathan Napier Greensboro Road John Jennings

Cleaning nickel with lemon juice and polish

A simple method uses lemon juice on a clean soft cloth to remove green corrosion from nickel. Rinse, apply a good metal polish, then dry and buff with a clean cloth.

District committee women from multiple cities named

A list of department committee chairmen from Asheville Charlotte Pittsboro Thomasville Reidsville Hickory Cary Newton Lexington Greensboro Asheboro and other towns appears in the report. The roster highlights names such as Mrs Walter G Craven Mrs Victor R Johnson Mrs W S Goodson and others.

Asheville Walter G. Craven Charlotte Victor R. Johnson Pittsboro W. T. Green Thomasville W. 8S. Goodson Reidsville Earl Broome Hickory Allen Luther Oscar Barker Durham J. Loy Sox Cary J. Claverie Wilson Warlick Newton Minnie Layden Lexington Evans Bost H. EB. Castevens Greensboro George Burkhead Asheboro

Miss Rankin and Guests to Be Bridesmaids in Granite Falls

Miss Dorothy Rankin arrives from Boston with Mrs Rankin as host. Her Emerson University schoolmate Miss Doris Weir of New York City and Miss Betty Bunce of Buffalo will join them for a two week vacation before traveling to Granite Falls for the wedding of Miss Weyburn Warlick and James Putman Thursday evening.

Dorothy Rankin Boston Mass A. M. Rankin Church Street Emerson University Doris Weir New York City Betty Bunce Buffalo N. Y Granite Falls Weyburn Warlick Emerson James Putman

Fortner Birth Announcement Mary Ann

Mr and Mrs S F Fortner announce the birth of a daughter Mary Ann on Friday at Burrus Memorial Hospital.

F. Fortner 241 Boulevard Mary Ann Burrus Memorial Hospital

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Stanley Britt

Mr and Mrs Stanley Britt of 334 Conner Street announce the birth of a daughter named Sylvia Anne on June 24 at Guilford General Hospital. Mrs Britt is the former Grace West of this city, daughter of A B West.

Stanley Britt Conner Street Sylvia Anne Guilford General Hospital Britt Grace West A. B. West

Miss Brinkley and Frank Green wed in Glen Alpine

Miss Frances Eugenia Brinkley of Glen Alpine and Frank Shamburgen Green of Williamsburg Virginia and Freeport Illinois wed at Glen Alpine Baptist Church on June 19. The ceremony featured nuptial music with family and friends attending. They will reside at Colonial Apartments in Freeport Illinois after a wedding trip.

Frances Eugenia Brinkley Glen Alpine High Point Frank Shamburgen Green Williamsport Freeport Ill Glen Alpine Baptist Church D. E. Couch C. L. Walton Friml Schubert Mendelssohn L. F. Brinkley Washington Williamsburg Philadelphia Colonial Apartments Freeport, Il

Local Junior Unit Praised By State Chairman Here Today

Mrs Oscar Barker state chairman of Junior activities commended the local junior activities group led by Mrs A L Stevens at a Wesley Memorial Church Education Building meeting. Representatives from Durham Raleigh Burlington Greensboro and Thomasville attended. Awards will be presented for best all around junior group best child welfare and most successful program with funds and cups from various units.

Oscar Barker American Legion Auxiliary A. L. Stevens Wesley Memorial Church Durham Raleigh Burlington Greensboro Thomasville Barker Junior Legion Auxiliary David Belton Terry Bennettsville S. C North Carolina George Iseley Charlotte Weaver Mann

Church Social and Class Meetings Planned for Tuesday

The Highland Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society will meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm. The Welcome Class of the Pilgrim Holiness Church will gather at Mrs Rose Hunsucker's home on Route Three at 7 30 pm. The Molly Phipps Philothea Class of Calvary Methodist Church meets Tuesday night at 7 30 pm with Mrs J R Spencer at 1410 King Street.

Highland W. M Woman's Missionary Society of Highland Methodist Church Pilgrim Holiness Church Rose Hunsucker Molly Phipps Molly Phipps Philothea Calvary Methodist Church J. R. Spencer King Street

Community Notices and Visit Updates From Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Ted Reid and son Gary have returned home after a week in Washington and New York where they visited the Worlds Fair and other sights. Misses Mabel Grymes and Joyce Sages travel to Lake Junaluska for the Western North Carolina conference of Methodist Young People. Billie Anne Kester of Roanoke is visiting relatives near Greensboro and Henderson. Mrs J H Ayers is ill at Cooper Hospital in Camden New Jersey after an emergency operation last week.

Ted Reid Gary South Main Street Washington New York Aece Mabel Grymes Joyce Sages Lake Junaluska Western North Carolina Methodist W. H. Webb Whittier Street Shenandoah Valley New Market Billie Anne Kester Roanoke Mrs Grover Kester Greensboro Road Henderson J. H. Ayers Cooper Hospital Camden N. J

When Salad Is Main Course

A warm weather meal features a salad of string beans carrots and beets cut fine with celery and shredded cabbage on crisp lettuce. Garnish with deviled eggs and cold boiled meat strips. Serve hot tomato soup toasted rolls rhubarb pie and tea or milk.

Carrot Garnish Curls From Sliced Carrots

Peel carrots and shave into thin lengthwise strips. Soak in ice water to curl them for garnish or salad use.

Juniors Meet at Durham Unit With National Flags Display

At a meeting in Durham juniors received greetings from Mrs. W. C. Alexander of Durham junior activities secretary for the convention and Mrs. George House, junior counsellor for the Durham unit. Also present were Mrs. C. BE. Ferguson of Burlington Lith district committee woman and A. L. Stevens, local junior counsellor as national and state flags framed by palms and cut flowers set the scene.

North Carolina City Dorothy Iseley Raleigh Iane Mebane Mann Martha Reed Warlick Newton Lucile Long Durham Katherine Taylor Dunn Eleanor Johnson Pittsboro Caroline Lawrance Statesville Caroline Arden High Point Mary Hudson Shotwell Asheville Boston W. C. Alexander George House C. BE. Ferguson Burlington A. L. Stevens

Prop for Plants Wire Hanger Supports Bushy Houseplants

A simple wire dress hanger bent into a frame supports bushy houseplants that need extra stability. The hook end buried in the soil serves as a sturdy base for plant stems to cling and grow upright.

Skunks Roll Hairy Caterpillars to Break Hairs

Skunks eat hairy caterpillars but first roll them on the ground to shed the irritating hairs before feeding.

Hair Color Reaction to Humidity Varies by Shade

The report notes blond hair expands with humidity while brown and red hair show minimal change. Expert commentary emphasizes material response differences and likelihood of noticeable frizz or wave depending on shade and environmental moisture.

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Hoover Oscar Smith John Raper Leigh Harper R. G. Yarborough Jack Burris M. T. Hicks N. L. Garner Roy Spearman J. W. McGuinn J. Worth Ivey Evelyn Boyd Department Sheraton Hotel Herbert Roy Padgett Z. V. Conyers George Bostian China Grove N. N. Alcocke John T. Lowe George A. Iseley R. 8. McGeachy Weldon Thomas J. Gause C. P. Andrew Floyd Cradwick Morehead City C. KE. Ferguson Ll. C. Barringer Concord J. W. Hendricks Wiley M. Pickens R. K. Shotwell Mrs. Wraver Mann SALE Moffitts North Main Street Priday Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A Elva Grissom Alex B. Kohn Wade Curran Anne Grissom Miss Grissom Legion Auxiliary Board Dinner N. S. Stirewall Herbert B. Taylor Alpha Theta Psi Miss Rankin Stanley Britts Miss Brinkley Frank Green Legion Auxiliary E. K. Hightower Larkin Street J. E. Pendergrass L. 8S. Reddick Pendergrass E. F. Culler Frances Olivia Lovelace E. G. Lovelace Wise Street Frances American Institute of Laundering B A Wright Rebecca W. Wright E. C. Cridlebaugh Atlantic Building & Loan Association Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County Burton E. V. Blair Burton Street EB. A. Wright Rebecca Wright J. W. Poole Lovelace and Kirkman
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