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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1939

Page

6

Plans for North Carolina W M U Annual Session

Final plans are under way for the forty ninth annual session of the Woman s Missionary Union of North Carolina auxiliary to the Baptist State Convention. The meeting at Green Street church begins Tuesday and closes Thursday with about twelve hundred attending.

Woman's Missionary Union North Carolina Baptist State Convention Green Street H. A. Knight Spe Ning F. W. Strong Plattsburg Irene Han East St. Louis Ill Ames E. Maddry Richmond Peter Hamlett J. Clyde Turner Greensboro Woman's Missionary Union of North Carolina Green Street Church

State W. M. A. Head First Church Event

Speakers include Miss Jane Knight Miss Iris Almond Neil Morgan Lewis Hill Jenkins and Dick Morton from state churches James Wilson of this city with Mrs S L Morgan Jr of Clinton as principal speaker.

First Church Jane Knight Iris Almond Neil Morgan Lewis Hill Jenkins Dick Morton James Wilson This City S. L. Morgan, Jr Clinton

Oriana Scott Engaged Honor Shower Shared Here

Claude Cline entertained a large group at Cedron Avenue last evening honoring Miss Oriana Scott whose engagement to Harold Jer was announced. the event included gardenias, a lingerie shower, and a buffet with American beauty roses, featuring guests from Greensboro and nearby towns.

Claude Cline Mber Cedron Avenue Oriana Scott Harold Jer Misa Scott Mary Ruth Doris Sutton Ernest Greensboro Clark Billie Bundy Town Margaret and Rachel Everhart Iville Elizabeth Nell Bulla Helen Bulla Aide Callahan An Lohr

New Stroupe Named Secretary for Girl Scout Council

The Enterprise corrects yesterday's report naming Grady V. Stroupe as secretary. Mrs Geddie Strickland was announced in error as the new corresponding secretary. Stroupe was elected to the office.

G. V. Stroupe New ‘Esponding Secretary Girl Scout Council Geddie Strickland Grady V. Stroupe

Live Yers Re-Elect Miss Elizabeth Ellis Club President

The Live Y ers club met at the YWCA and re elected Elizabeth Ellis to the presidency for six months. Grace Simpson was chosen vice president, Mary Whitely secretary, Hulda Whitely treasurer, Hazel Wright program chairman, Clarice Osborne assistant program chairman, and Maude Burrows and Ellen Jensen as council members. About a dozen members attended and discussed the recent benefit bridge party's success.

Elizabeth Ellis Grace Simpson Mary Whitely Hulda Whitely Hazel Wright Clarice Osborne Maude Burrows

WMU Convention Chairman Sets Sunday Planning Meet

Mrs. H. A. Knight, general chair, has called a 1:45 Sunday meeting of all WMU chairmen and committee members to finalize plans for the annual Womans Missionary Union meeting. The session will be in Green Street Baptist Church main auditorium, where the WMU will convene next week.

Exere Clyde Turner Greensboro Nettle Hatcner Hoge Osboro Green Street Church Currin Raleigh State Young People's Prization Rachel Tabor Ofan Greens Y. W H. A. Knight Woman's Missionary Union Green Street Baptist Church

McDonald Drops Bid for Winston-Salem Mayor

Dr. Ralph W. McDonald, Democratic governor hopeful in 1936, announced he would not seek election as mayor of Winston-Salem.

Winston Salem Ralph W. McDonald Winston-Salem

Girl Scout Rally Marks Cookie Sale Start at Paramount

Fourteen city Girl Scout troops gather at the Paramount Theatre to launch the cookie sale. The drive runs through March 18 with all troops expected to attend and participate in activities.

Paramount Theatre Paramount Theater Royster Tucker Chicago Ill National Girl Scout Organization

Household Arts Club Hostess Fetes Members At Womble Home

Mrs. J. H. Womble hosted a Household Arts Club gathering at the Arbordale drive residence with president C. F. Grissom presiding. The program included needle work memory contest and an ice course, with Faye Dodamead and daughter assisting, and a green white St Patrick theme highlighted by jonquil accents.

J. H. Womble Household Arts Club Earl Womble Arbordale Drive C. F. Grissom Mesdames C. F. Ellington Sam Dutton W. D. Sale, Jr N. E. Russell Fred L. Ingram T. G. Shelton J. R. Montgomery

Ritualistic Talk Highlights Women Of Moose Program

Mrs Rheta Webber led a March 1 Women of the Moose program on Our Obligation urging members to keep the chapter goals in mind. Speakers spoke on Faith Hope and Charity with duets by Mrs Lillian OConnor and Miss Artis Caudle and the nine oclock ceremony observed. Plans were finalized for a benefit dance at the Thomasville Womans Club on March 10.

Rheta Webber Women of the Moose Webber America Effie Bambalis Amy Forward Mabel Beeson Elolise Jones Cowboy Jack Lillian O'Connor Artis Caudle Willard Evans Thomasville Woman's Club

Local Residents Return Home From Short Trips

Mae Kirkman returned to her West Broad street home at noon after a week in Enterprise Alabama visiting Ne Harrison Annice Harrison and friends. Gloria Ilderton moved from Burrus Memorial hospital to her West College drive home today with improved condition. Mrs C H Williard recovered enough to leave Burrus Memorial hospital for her Lindale Farm home.

Mae Kirkman West Broad Street Enterprise Ala Annice Harrison Gloria Ilderton West College Drive Burrus Memorial Hospital C. H. Williard Lindale Farm

New Slate Of YWCA Officers At Greensboro College

Greensboro College students elected officers for the campus three major groups. Installation will occur this month. The YWCA president Carey Atkins from High Point is named alongside treasurer Mary Susan Woodell and other leaders across the student association athletic association and YWCA with posts held by Margaret Anderson and Whitmer Gurley among others.

Greensboro College Margaret Anderson Asheville Dorothy Plank Kings Mountain Ruth Slocumb Goldsboro Veleska Pegram Winston-Salem Anne Exum Fremont Sadie Wolfe Mount Airy Helen Harkrader Greensboro Athletic Association Jewel Clifton Faison Grace Clare Taylor Morehead City Frances Smathers Frances Lister Weeksville Emma Muse Burns Carthage Young Women’s Christian Association Whitmer Gurley Windsor Carey Atkins High Point Majelle Morris Salisbury Sara Hill Kinston Mary Susan Woodell Smithfield

Trial Continues in Kinston Despite Juror Death

In Kinston on March 3 the death of juror Clarence A. Bogey a 49 year old war veteran did not halt a $25 000 damage suit in superior court The trial continued with 11 jurors by agreement keeping the proceedings moving despite the loss.

Kinston Clarence A. Bogey

Japan and Italy Record Over Twenty Seven Thousand Quakes

Japan and Italy have each experienced more than 27 000 earthquakes in the last fifty years. The figures highlight seismic activity in two major regions and prompt ongoing monitoring by geoscience agencies.

Japan Italy

Initiatory Rites Held For Seven In High Point Eastern Star

High Point chapter 106 of the Order of the Eastern Star held an initiation Tuesday night at the Masonic Temple with Ruth Williams presiding as worthy matron. Seven new members received rites: Mrs Ruby Gregory, Grace Wood, Inez Campen, Pauline Sawyers, Mrs Pauline Johnson, Mrs Ethel May Carpenter and C J Johnson.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Ruth Williams Ruby Gregory Grace Wood Inez Campen Pauline Sawyers Pauline Johnson Ethel May Carpenter C. J. Johnson

Nine Woman's College students to speak at Washington and Lee

Miss Susannah Thomas announces a deputation from Woman's College of the University of North Carolina to Lexington Virginia. The program Sunday evening March 5 will address Work Play Love and Worship Four Phases of Life with speakers Mary Elizabeth Purvis Elinor Henderson Betsy Wharton Dorothy Rosseland Mamie Grace Smith Sophia Taplin Beth White Roberta Hardee. The group departs Greensboro Saturday morning and will be hosted by Washington and Lee students for the weekend.

Greensboro Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Washington and Lee University Lexington Virginia Woman’s College Susannah Thomas Wadesboro Mary Elizabeth Purvis Salisbury Elinor Henderson Hickory Betsy Wharton Roberta Hardee Durham Washington and Lee

Miss Ada Osborne Hosts Surprise Birthday Party

A surprise birthday party for Miss Ada Osborne was held at her residence 1015 East Green Street on a Wednesday with Miss Alice Osborne hosting. Guests included Vera Anderson Mary R Kimrey Pete Underwood Delma Hill Bonnie Morton Dorothy Osborne Ray Lawson Earl Myers Poker James Oscar Lee Cooke Buddy Bowman Harold Kimsey Stanley Osborne Jim Lyerly Claude Miller Herbert Greene Howard Kearns Dexter Byerly N E Snider Jr Stanley Wells and Jim Hawshaw.

Ada Osborne East Green Street Alice Osborne Thomasville Road Stanley Osborne Jim Lyerly Claude Miller Herbert Greene Howard Kearns Dexter Byerly N. E. Snider, Jr Stanley Wells Jim Hawshaw

City to consider 15 to 25 percent cut in electric rates

Gastonia March 3. City Manager Harry Rutter said the city council was considering reducing municipal electric rates by 15 to 25 percent.

Gastonia Harry Rutter

Protests Over Electric Fence In Tientsin Concessions

United States, British, and French officials in Tientsin protested Japanese plans to electrify the barrier around foreign concessions. They warned the live wire fence could endanger nationals in the British French Italian and Japanese zones. No specific concessions were named in the diplomatic outreach.

Tientsin United States

New ton Merchants' Banquet to Feature Chamber Secretary

James Coad secretary of the Hickory Chamber of Commerce will be the principal speaker at the Newton Merchants Association annual banquet on Wednesday night in Newton.

Newton James Coad Hickory Chamber of Commerce Newton Merchants’ Association

Chicago Produce Prices Steady Across Butter and Eggs

Chicago prices show butter at 693 729 with firmer creamery extras and firsts graded 90 91 with other lines 88 89 and 2414 25. standards 90 centralized carrots 254 43. eggs at 13 808 with prices unchanged.

Chicago

Kilbourne to speak at VMI alumni meeting in Charlotte

Major General Charles E Kilbourne will address a Virginia Military Institute alumni gathering in Charlotte tonight. Kilbourne, the U S Army academy superintendent, will headline the event as graduates convene for the evening program.

V. M. I. Grads Charlotte Charles E. Kilbourne U. S. Army Virginia Military Academy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover Ine W. M. A. Head Iss Scott WMU Mrs Moose New Coats Moffitt's North Main Street Girl Scout Rally _ Tomorrow E. A. McGhee Morris Street Rankin Memorial Rankin Memorial M. P Margaret Halstead Barker Street Lebanon George Burns Gracie Allen Honolulu Eleanor Powell Robert Young Center Theatre C. E Sophia Taplin Woman's College Lexington, Va J. S Merchant's Speaker Woodbury Dog Animal Families Lodine Mercurchrome MAGIC Duke Power Company South Main Street
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