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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1939

Page

6

Business and Professional Girls Club Banquet Plans

About 25 members attended a supper meeting at the W C A hut where an impromptu program featured a debate on the motion that the Lovelight in a woman's eyes lies. The affirmative side won. A musical trio and quartet performed popular tunes. Ellington presided and appointed committees for the Nationwide banquet on March 21 with the theme What About Economic Democracy.

Business Girls’ Club Arious Theusiness and W. Co. A Atendance Aoman Hazel Welborn Elen Deans Unity Nash Elva Grissom Julia Liles Martha Laughlin Juanita Hayworth Alma Andrews Marloye Stanfield Lydia Kiger Blanche Beasley Rubia Shelton Charlene Carter Kathleen Roger Grace Deviney Lillian Marlowe Helen Slate Thelma Patrick Laura Young

Pierce and Kidd Birth Announcements

Mr and Mrs S Delmas Pierce of 307 Kennedy Street announce the birth of a son Gerald Addison on February 26 at home. Mr and Mrs H L Kidd of Colfax announce the birth of a son Henry London Jr on February 28 at Guilford General Hospital.

Mrs. S. Delmas Pierce Kennedy Street Gerald Addin H. L. Kidd, JR H. L. Kidd Colfax Henry London, Jr Guilford General Hospital Myrna Lee Hulin Robert Hulin Myrna Lee Albert Street Hulin Ruby Hiatt

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

The High Point Business and Professional Women's club holds a 6:30 p m dinner at the Elwood hotel with A J Koonce addressing. The Girl Scout Council meets Thursday at First Presbyterian church. Friday hosts Priscilla and Philomathean gatherings, with venue change for the latter to 204 Hillcrest drive. The Woman's club stages a benefit bridge at the Sheraton hotel. A Saturday rally at the Paramount Theatre flags the Girl Scout Cookie sale running through March 18 with all fourteen city troops expected.

High Foint Business and Professional Women’s Club Elwood Hotel A. J. Koonce Priscilla Club F. F. Dickson Lindsay Street Philomathean Club Charles Ragan Hillcrest Drive J. E. Kirkman Woman's Club Sheraton Hotel Mesdames George Robb H. D. Sears C. G. Mackintosh Paramount Theatre

Plans Complete For Legion And Auxiliary Family Party

Plans are set for a Family Party at Blair Park clubhouse on Friday March 3 by Andrew Jackson Post 87 American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary. W D Simmons Jr and John H King lead Sons of the Legion reorganization. Mrs John H King and Mrs R L Waynick organize a junior auxiliary for girls. Bryce Beard and Harry Bowman bring Sons of the Legion guidance. Mrs C A York outlines junior activities. Music and group singing highlight a 7 30 pm program inviting World War veterans their spouses and children.

Andrew Jackson Post Number 87 American Legion The Legion Auxiliary Blair Park Sons of the Legion W. D. Simmons, Jr John H. King R. L. Waynick C. A. York Bryce Beard Salisbury Harry Bowman Greensboro Legion and Auxiliary

Local Women Return From Month in New York City

Mrs. J. A. Eshelman and Mrs. W. H. Hall returned to High Point this morning after a month in New York City. Mrs. Hall underwent an eye operation and will need a similar procedure soon. Mrs. Eshelman attended the David Burpee lecture on improved marigolds at the Waldorf Astoria with about four thousand garden club members in attendance, where the flowers were displayed and drew wide interest.

High Point New York City J. A. Eshelman W. H. Hall Hall Eshelman David Burpee Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Garden Club

Mrs Conor Moran Jr Honored At February Shower

On Tuesday evening Mrs Bryce Reid and Mrs T R Stone hosted at the late Mrs Moran’s home for a shower honoring Mrs Conor Moran Jr bride of February. After a social hour gifts were presented and twelve guests were served refreshments by the hostesses.

Bryce Reid T. R. Stone Conor Moran, Jr

Friendly Club Elects New President at Regular Meeting

The Friendly club met at Mrs. W. L. Shook’s home on Route Two Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. W. C. Baker was elected president succeeding Mrs. A. R. Johnson. Ray Asbury read the Scripture and Dalton Orr spoke on China At Night. G. Boles discussed Children. A social hour followed with games and refreshments. Mrs. Baker won the prize.

W. L. Shook W. C. Baker A. R. Johnson Ray Asbury Dalton Orr G. Boles

Democracies Must Stick Together Warns History Professor

Greensboro College history department head Elliott O. Watson told YWCA members at a February luncheon that democracies face shared challenges. He warned that past isolationism failed and urged armament followed by conciliation, citing world events and the cost of war.

Elliott O. Watson Greensboro College Watson J. M. Millikan High Point College George Washington United States Germany Ala John Miller L'Amour l’Amour Charles McAnnally H. S. Coffield

Misses Hall And Russell Sing At Altrusa Dinner

Miss Janet Hall contralto and Miss Janet Russell pianist from High Point College entertained twenty Altrusa members at the Sheraton hotel with a varied program. Hall offered Brahms, Gladys Rich and Ernest Charles selections while Russell accompanied and performed Schubert Debussy and Cooper pieces. A committee was named to handle Community Concert ticket sales.

Misses Hall Russell Altrusa Altrusa Club Janet Hall Janet Russel High Point College Music Department Miss Hall Miss Russell Lucile Johnston Vera Idol Brahms Gladys Rich Ernest Charles Walter Cramer Debussy Cooper Miss Johnston Jessie May Young Lois Welborn Virginia Ryan Ethel Moxley Hazel Johnson Sheraton Hotel

Mrs. Ralph W. Slate Hosts Tuesday Contract Club Dinner

Mrs. Ralph W. Slate entertained the Tuesday Contract Club at its bi weekly dinner bridge in the Sheraton hotel private dining room. Guests enjoyed a three course dinner with spring green and gold decor and later played bridge at three tables. Mrs. Philip Davis won the prize, two colorful handkerchiefs, with club members and one visitor, Mrs. Emmett A. Sumner, at the event.

Ralph W. Slate Sheraton Hotel Contract Club Philip Davis Davis James S. Moffitt John W. Clinard, Jr W. E. Mitchell Herman Smith Charles W. McAnally Jesse Washburn RE. W. Freeze, Jr Henry Foscue A. Kirkman Emmett A. Sumner

Household Arts Club Plans Meeting With Mrs Womble

The Household Arts club meets Thursday at 2 30 PM at Mrs Earl Womble s Arbordale Drive. Mrs J H Womble will host the gathering for the club’s afternoon session.

Household Arts Club Mrs. Womble Earl Womble Arbordale Drive J. H. Womble

French Class Meeting With Mrs H T Douglas

The Cercle Francais will hold its regular meeting at Mrs H T Douglas home at the corner of Colonial drive and Council street tomorrow at 7 30 PM The event is announced in this week’s notices

Cercle Francais H. T. Douglas Colonial Drive Council Street

WPA Expels 5000 Aliens From Ohio Rolls

Five thousand aliens were dropped from Ohio Works Progress Administration rolls with officials anticipating up to six thousand by week’s end. The removals follow a recently enacted relief measure and are considered mandatory.

WPA Columbus, CO Ohio Works Progress Administration

Miss Theo Redman Joins Mount Holyoke News Staff

Miss Theo Redman daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Redman of High Point North Carolina has been elected a reporter on the Mount Holyoke News editorial staff The announcement came from the paper with Annette Doyly of Maplewood New Jersey named editor in chief The next issue is set to appear on March 3 on the campus at South Hadley Massachusetts.

South Hadley Mass Theo Redman Kenneth Redman Woodland Drive High Point N. C Mount Holyoke News Redman Mount Holyoke College High Point High School the News Annette Doyly Maplewood N. J Jean Stout Jersey City

Arcade Beauty Shop Under New Management

Announcement that Arcade Beauty Shop on North Main Street is under new management with Mrs. Lucile DeViney overseeing operations. Miss Lois DeViney will work as an operator in the shop.

Arcade North Main Street Lucile DeViney Lois DeViney

Spanish explorers left hogs on uninhabited islands

Early Spanish explorers left hogs on isolated islands to provide future seafarers with a supply of fresh meat when they landed.

Six Tables Of Bridge In Play At Club Party

Six tables were in play yesterday afternoon at the bi weekly bridge party for ladies of the membership. Mesdames E. E. Mendenhall Jr and O. A. Kirkman were associate hosts. The prize, a double deck of cards, went to Mrs. J. W. Lindsay, who cut high at the conclusion of play. Refreshments were served by the club. Participants included Mendenhall, Kirkman, and many other members.

Mesdames E. E. Mendenhall, Jr O. A. Kirkman J. W. Lindsay Mesdames Mendenhall Kirkman Mesdames

Afternoon Bridge Club Entertained At Thomasville

Mrs Roy Proctor hosted the Tuesday Afternoon bridge club at her Lexington avenue home with three tables in play. Mrs Z P Long won high and a crystal prize while Mrs R L McDonald earned a novelty among visitors. A dinner party at the Lexington road home honored Alice Lambeth Wilson on her ninth birthday with a yellow green motif and three course meal.

Thomasville Roy Proctor Lexington Avenue Z. P. Long R. L. McDonald Claiborne Pennington Leland Crouch Percy Tudor John Crowell H. T. Hethcock Walter Rapp Stuart Burton Ray Hoover Tom Einstein Evelyn Baker John R. Myers Lexington Road Alice Lambeth Wilson Alice Lambeth Ralph Wilson Fanny Lena Myers E. W. Dixon Mary Lois Jerry Neal William Tomlinson, Jr Harry Lee Lambeth, Jr Robert Lambeth Nel Swaim Dorothy Ann Cooke Betty Green Martha Phillips

State Federation Of Women's Clubs Plans Indian Day Program

Raleigh March 1 The North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs plans Indian Day on March 11 led by Mrs George Leftwich Wilmington chairman Indian Welfare. An essay contest on North Carolina Indians by Mrs Leftwich uses a loan fund of information and a book list to aid clubs.

State Federation of Women’s Clubs Raleigh Old North State Indian Welfare North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs George Leftwich Wilmington Welfare Leftwich Charles L. Haywood Durham Public Welfare Department North Carolina Howard G. Etheridge Asheville

Illness Update From Fort Bragg and Local Homes

Private Johnny Ratledge at Fort Bragg hospital after recent operation. Daughter of Mrs. Eugene Wilson of High Point. Mrs. C. C. Cagle of Trinity shows improvement before a setback delaying recovery. Mrs. Jake Bodenhammer falls ill at her West Lexington Avenue home.

Johnny Ratledge United States Army Fort Bragg Eugene Wilson High Point Route Three C. C. Cagle Trinity Jake Bodenhammer West Lexington Avenue

Ward Street Circle Social Meets Tomorrow Night

Ward Street Circle of the M. E. Church will meet tomorrow at 7 30 PM at Miss Nancy Connor s Burton Street home. The Archdale M E group of the Woman s Missionary Society meets Thursday night at Mrs M M Bouldin s Archdale home.

Ward Street Ircle M. E. Church Nancy Connor Burton Street Archdale M. E Woman's Missionary Society of the Archdale M. E. Churen M. M. Bouldin

Miss Naomi Howie to Speak at Thomasville Evening

Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock Miss Naomi Howie returned missionary from China and spending time with Rev and Mrs R S Howie at Thomasville will be the principal speaker.

Naomi Howie China R.S. Howie Thomasville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover Mrs Pierce Navy Moffitt's Girl Scout Council First Presbyterian Church C. C. Moran Miss Redman Robert Young Eleanor Powell Honolulu Center Theatre Cobina Wright, Jr Palm Beach Southern Resort Artists and Writers’ Club G. M. Hoover Romulus Thomas Tennille Mare Snell Myers Street Horton C. Rhyne Charles F. Phillips Sunset Avenue Pauline Phillips Molly Lambeth Marcia Black S. Arrid American Institute of Laundering Vicks VA Staley Doctors OF Optometry High Point, N. C Thompson's Thompson Shoe Store North Main St Suns First Church OF Christ Scientist Greensboro, North Carolina Christian Science Robert Stanley Ross Mother Church First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts Church Auditorium North Elm St
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