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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1938

Page

6

Tobacco Industry In South Traced By Mrs Millikan

Mrs J M Millikan spoke before the High Point chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy on The Economic Life of the Old South. She outlined tobacco's rise since Caswell county in the 1800s and its impact on farmers, taxes, and regional development. The group gathered at South Main Street home of Mrs J E Marsh with hostesses and about twenty members present.

Old South J. M. Millikan High Point College High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy J. E. Marsh South Main Street R. K. Stewart Federal Treasury Caswell County North Carolina Millikan C. L. Whitaker A. T. Wishart R. H. Sechrest Joe Hoffman Marsh

Thomasville visitors present program for Laura Wesson UDC meeting

Mrs G E Hutchens hosted the Laura Wesson chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy at the Hutchens Estate. Mrs John R Myers of Thomasville presented the program and read about Sidney Lanier before introducing Dr H Carpenter of Thomasville who spoke on The Biggest Little Thing In The Confederacy The Stamp.

G. E. Hutchens Laura Wesson United Daughters of the Confederacy Hutchens West Lexington Avenue John R. Myers Thomasville Sidney Lanier Dc. H. Carpenter South Carolina Brierfield Carpenter Confederacy Sarah Hutchens Mesdames Joe Snider L. G. Robiechaux C. C. Garrett W. W. Walker David T. Yow Grover Kester F. H. Barrier Mr. Carpenter

Beautiful Coeds Voted For High Point College Yearbook

Twelve High Point College coeds face a beauty contest in Roberts Hall Roberts Hall auditorium this evening. Zenith yearbook sponsors the event for the Methodist Protestant institution. Three finalists were chosen by popular vote from the student body.

High Point College

Social Calendar Highlights Church Fashion Show and Club Meetings

The Wesley Memorial church circle three Fashion Show at the Sheraton ballroom opens the evening. Various clubs including Mid-Week Garden, Woman's, Mid-Week Study, Business and Professional Women, Good Will Garden, Tea and Topics, Canterbury, and Sedgefield Hunt host events throughout the day with guest speakers and activities at homes, hotels, and stables.

Zenith Announces Annual Beauty Contest Selections

Judges from other cities will pick one coed from each class to represent her group in the feature section. Senior group includes Derelda Lackey Marion Holleman Olivia Martin. juniors Dorothy Jones Virginia Dixon Janice Jenkins. sophomores Verel Ward Edith Vance Virginia Boyles. freshmen Dorothy Stevenson Helen Crowder Florence Allen. Five finalists from High Point. Evening program with entertainment, no admission charge, Zenith invites public.

Derelda Lackey Marion Holleman Olivia Martin Dorothy Jones Virginia Dixon Janice Jenkins Verel Ward Edith Vance Virginia Boyles Dorothy Stevenson Helen Crowder Florence Allen Martin Jones Dixon Vance Crowder High Point Zenith

BPWC Members Attend Winston-Salem Dinner Meeting

Seven High Point Business and Professional Women’s Club members joined Winston-Salem club for a dinner with guest speaker Mrs. James B Spillman of Raleigh, state unemployment commission vice chair and NC representative to the International Federation of BPWCs. Local attendees included Oriana B James and others. James won attendance prize. Tomorrow's High Point dinner in Elwood dining room features state president Miss Elizabeth Conrad of Charlotte as guest speaker.

H. T. Hudson Parkway Gratton Foy Woman's Club Ywca Hut Thomas E. Dodamead J. M.S. Salsbury Roland Park Avenue Business and Professional Women's Club Elwood Hotel Elizabeth Conrad Charlotte High Point Business and Professional Women's Club Winston-Salem Club James B. Spillman Raleigh State Unemployment Compensators Commission North Carolina International Federation B. P. W. C Oriana B. James Eloise Ward Clara Whitehead Ruth Goodman Ruth Carter Thomas Baldwin John Raper James High Point Club Elwood

Ward Street Church Organizes Girl Scout Troop

Ward Street Methodist church hosts an evening meeting to organize a new Girl Scout troop. The event reflects a citywide push to form additional scouting units.

Ward Street Ward Street Methodist Church

Emma Blair PTA Meeting Tonight With Speaker Kirkman

The Emma Blair school Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7:30 in the acne auditorium. O Arthur Kirkman is the scheduled speaker and the Cloverdale Mothersingers will provide special music. All parents are urged to attend.

Parent-Teacher Association Emma Blair School Acne O. Arthur Kirkman Mothersingers Cloverdale School

Modern bridge bidding yields four card fit in major suit

In a contract bid, players seek a fit. Walter Malowan opens with four cards in a major and aims for game. The lead sequence shows spades and clubs tested, diamonds squeezed, and a late trumping sequence that secures the hand for declarer after West cannot prevent dummy’s trump seven from winning.

Walter Malowan

No Trump Specialist Wins South Hand in Regency Club Tournament

The Regency club in New York, famed no trump specialist, held the South hand today. With a defensive slip, he secured his four heart contract despite four trumps and three honors massed elsewhere. South opened with a bare minimum bid, Malowan held the North hand and, after two no trump was rebid, tested his luck by showing a shaded heart suit.

North Declarer West South East Dummy Regency Club New York Malowan

Contract Problem Solve Nine Tricks in Three No Trump

North holds seven high cards in a 3NT contract and must plan play to reach nine tricks. The declarer should start with a spade lead to establish the suit in dummy and force the lead into declarer's control, then craft a line to exhaust all defenses while preserving entries to the long side.

North

Brigadiers Meet With Joe Crowder This Evening

The Brigadier club plans its regular weekly meeting at Joe Crowder's Steele Street home. All members are asked to attend.

Joe Crowder Steele Street

Plans Complete For Annual Fashion Show At Sheraton Tonight

Final plans are set for Circle Three’s annual fashion show at the Sheraton ballroom tonight at 8. The event, a benefit for Circle Three and local church work, features prominent local women and youth models with Mrs. E T Harrison as chair. Mrs. W F Armfield Jr will provide piano selections and the organizing committee includes Mrs I T Mann and several community ladies.

Circle Three Wesley Memorial Church Sheraton Hotel Circle E. T. Harrison W. F. Armfield, Jr I. T. Mann Oscar Kearns C. Layton W. D. Brooks Melvin Hayes J. C. Brinson A. M. Utley

Girl Scout Leaders Hear State Institute Reports

Reports from the state wide Girl Scout Institute held at Woman's College Greensboro were shared at a city leaders meeting in the Sheraton hotel dining room. Miss Margaret Watson presided while Nell Stallings Nell Poole and Alma Andrews presented Institute findings. The gathering opened with a song as leaders learned a folk dance for troops.

Girl Scout Institute Woman's College Greensboro Sheraton Hotel Margaret Watson Nell Stallings Nell Poole Alma Andrews Dana Nicholas

Local residents return from hospitals and visits

Willard Leathers came home from Atlanta with his ill mother Mrs. A W Leathers and plans to stay in High Point for weeks. Mrs. Fields goes to Albemarle to visit son Reitzel Fields. Buck McGee has recovered enough to leave Guilford General Hospital for Fairfield road. C M Scott improves after a week at home Ferndale drive. Mrs W C Folger to return home from Burrus Memorial hospital as her condition improves. Richard Crowder at Burrus Memorial hospital after major operation, stable. Mrs Mary Hogan returns from Atlanta after two weeks with sisters Mrs Boone and Mrs Miller. Mrs M S Hall returns from Charlotte sanatorium after arthritis treatment and will return for further care.

Willard Leathers Atlanta A. W. Leathers Buck McGee Fairfield Road Guilford General Hospital C. M. Scott Ferndale Drive W. C. Folger Johnson Street Burrus Memorial Hospital Richard Crowder Steele Street Mary Hogan Atlanta, Ga J. W. Boone J. A. Miller

Farmers to discuss new farm legislation at Guilford meetings

A series of twenty two meetings will be held across Guilford County to explain the new farm legislation. The High Point session starts Saturday at 9 30 in the branch county building with County Agent J N Wagoner, and Greensboro holds a similar briefing tomorrow at 2 p m with W H Rogers from the AAA office in Raleigh.

High Point Branch County J. N. Wagoner Greensboro Tomorow W. H. Rogers AAA Raleigh Guilford County

Haworth Resigns as AAUW President at Edgedale Home

Mrs. Horace Haworth tendered her resignation as president of the local AAUW branch at a meeting held last evening at her Edgedale Drive home with about 35 members present. A nominating committee was chosen to select a successor and report next meeting. Mrs. Raymond Binford of Guilford College spoke on clarity and force in international fairs and peace action.

Horace Haworth American Association of University Women Edgedale Drive Vera Idol Bess Sheroff R. I. Quigley N. P. Yarborough Haworth Raymond Binford Guilford College Virginia McCain Camline Dalton Regula Mesdames R. Quigley J. D. Ross

Mrs Harold Dorsett Shown Courtesy At Evening Shower

An evening bridge and shower at the Gibson clubrooms honored Mrs Harold Dorsett, a recent bride formerly Miss Helen Marshall of Archdale. Eight bridge tables, pink and white decor, bridal tallies, and gifts from many guests marked the event with the bride receiving a cake plate and other keepsakes.

Harold Dorsett Gibson Ralph Foust Elmer James Cooley Dorsett J. H. Mace Loise Brewer Walter Crissman Blanche Beasley Ida Clarke Ma Dorsett Mesdames , Mace Earl Womble B. Frase Hendrix John Hendrix Chari Kearns Thomasville Calvi Hart Winford. Hinkle Jam

Philomathean Club Not To Meet Friday

The Philomathean club will not meet this Friday due to Friday being observed as a Day of Prayer in local churches. The meeting was set for Mrs. Rufus King’s home but has been canceled per today’s announcement.

Philomathean Club Rufus King

Domino Club Plans Regular Meeting Tonight

The Domino club will hold its regular meeting this evening at 7 30 at the home of Miss Lavelle Wilson 801 Carrick avenue Members are urged to be present.

The Domino Club Lavelle Wilson Carrick Avenue

Girl Pentagon Club Meeting Tonight on North Main

The Girls' Pentagon club will meet in the Gibson clubrooms on North Main Street this evening at 7 15. All members are asked to attend.

Pentagon Club Gibson North Main Street

Rebekahs To Have Practice Meeting In Town Hall

The Magdalene Rebekah Lodge schedules a call meeting tomorrow evening at 7:30 in their hall on West Commerce street for practice. Louise Mitchell White is born to Mr. and Mrs. Terry White at Burrus Memorial hospital on Sunday.

Magdalene Rebekah Lodge West Commerce Street Louise Mitchell White Terry White Louise Mitchell Burrus Memorial Hospital

Church Social and Missionary Society Meeting News

The Stephens Bible study group plans a weekly meeting Wednesday afternoon at 308 Woodrow, hosted by Mr Charles Gueth with Rev J D Williams leading a self chosen topic. Changes due to Mrs M J Crowder’s illness move the class to her home. The Halcie Kidd Missionary Society of Calvary M E will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 o clock with president Mrs W V Evans at her East Green Street home.

Stephens Bible Study Eles Charles Gueth Woodrow J. D. Williams South Main Street Eb.chard M. J. Crowder Halcie Kidd Calvary M. E Mm W. V. Evans East Green Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover U. D Moffitt N. Main Sheraton Good Will Canterbury Club W. B. Hall Sedgefield BPWC Winston-Salem Emma Blair P.T. A Europe McKenney William K. McKenney American Contract Bridge League NEA Service, Inc Brigadier Club Flapper NEA Service. Inc. TM. Reg U.S Pat. OF By Sylvia Fanny Sheraton Tonight Girl Scout AAUW Rebekahs Haldie Kidd Society Frigeratiorn Soret Saar Central Ice Delivery Company Walker South Main St Woolworth's
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